The Press Information Bureau (PIB) of India has officially announced the recipients of the 2021 National Film Awards today. Tollywood has emerged prominently this year, clinching numerous prestigious victories that underscore its eminence on this grand stage. Let’s explore the remarkable achievements of Tollywood in this year’s awards ceremony.
Here is the complete list of the 2021 National Film Awards winners list
Today, the winners of the 2021 National Film Awards have been officially unveiled by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of India. This year, Tollywood has secured a significant number of victories, showcasing its prominence on this prestigious platform. Let’s delve into the notable accomplishments of Tollywood in this year’s awards.
Best Feature Film – Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (Producer: Rocketry Entertainment LLP, Director: Madhavan)
Best Direction – Godavari (The Holy Water) – Nikhil Mahajan
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – RRR (Producer: DVV Danayya, Director: SS Rajamouli)
Best Actor – Allu Arjun (Pushpa: The Rise)
Best Actress – Alia Bhatt (Gangubhai Kathiawadi), Kriti Sanon (Mimi)
Best Supporting Actor – Pankaj Tripati (Mimi)
Best Supporting Actress – Pallavi Joshi (The Kashmir Files)
Best Male Playback Singer – Kaala Bhairava (RRR – Komuram Bheemudo)
Best Female Playback Singer – Shreya Ghoshal (Iravin Nizhal – The Shadow Of The Night)
Best Cinematography – Avik Mukhopadhyay (Sardar Udham)
Best Screenplay
Screenplay Writer (original) – Shahi Kabir (Nayattu – The Hunt)
Screenplay Writer (Adapted) – Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Utkarshini Vashishtha (Gangubhai Kathiawadi)
Dialogue Writer – Utkarshini Vashishtha & Prakash Kapadia (Gangubhai Kathiawadi)
Best Audiography
Location Sound Recordist – Arun Ashok & Sonu K P (Chavittu)
Sound Designer – Aneesh Basu (Jhilli)
Re-recordist of the final mixed track – Sinoy Joseph (Sardar Udham)
Best Music Direction
Songs – Devi Sri Prasad (Pushpa: The Rise)
Background Score – MM Keeravani (RRR)
Best Lyrics – Chandrabose (Dham Dham Dham – Kondapolam)
Best Editing – Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Gangubhai Kathiawadi)
Best Production Design – Dmitrii Malich & Mansi Dhruv Mehta (Sardar Udham)
Best Make-up Artist – Preetisheel Singh D’souza (Sardar Udham)
Best Choreography – Prem Rakshith (RRR)
Best Costume Design – Veera Kapur Ee (Sardhar Udham)
Best Stunt Choreographer – King Soloman (RRR)
Best Special Effects – Srinivasa Mohan (RRR)
Best Children’s Film – Gandhi & Co. (Producer: MD Media Corp, Director: Manish Saini)
Best Child Artist – Bhavin Rabari – (Last Film Show (Chhello Show))
Special Jury Award – Vishnuvardhan (Shershaah)
Best Film On Social Issues – Anunaad – The Resonance (Producer: Assam Film State Corporation LTD., Director: Reema Borah)
Best Film On Environment Conservation/Preservation – Aavasavyuham (Producer: Krishand Films)
Best Film in Telugu – Uppena (Producer: Mythri Movie Makers, Director: Buchi Babu Sana)
Best Film in Hindi – Sardar Udham (Producer: Kino Works LLP, Director: Sujit Sircar)
Best Film in Tamil – Kadaisi Vivasai (Producer: Tribal Arts, Director: M. Manikandan)
Best Film in Kannada – 777 Charlie ( [Producer: Paramvah Studios, Director: Kiranraj K)
Best Film in Malayalam – Home (Producer: Friday Film House Pvt Ltd., Director: Rojin P Thomas)
Best Film in Marathi – Ekda Kay Zala (Producer: Gajavadana Showbox LLP, Director: Saleel Shrinivas Kulkarni)
Best Film in Bengali – Kalkokkho – House of Time (Producer: Aurora Film Corporation, Director: Rajdeep Paul & Sarmistha Maiti)
Best Film in Assamese – Anur – Eyes on the Sunshine (Producer: Gopendra Mohan Das, Director: Monjul Baruah)
Best Film in Gujarati – Last Film Show (Chhello Show) – (Producer: Jugaad Motion Pictures, Director: Pan Nalin)
Best Film in Odia – Pratikshya – The Wait (Producer: Amiya Patnaik Productions, Director: Anupam Patnaik)