Aug 17, 2024, 02:00 PM IST

6 Indian movies with most National Awards

Simran Singh

The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced on August 16

Best Popular Film, Best Music Direction, Best Lyricist, Best Male Playback Singer, Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction, and Best Choreography

Lagaan (2001): 8 awards

Best Direction, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Audiography, Best Art Direction, Best Choreography

Bajirao Mastani (2015): 7 awards

Best Feature Film in Hindi, Best Music Direction, Best Editing, Best Actress, Best Male Playback Singer, Best Lyrics

Godmother (1998): 6 awards

Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Child Artist, Best Music Direction, Best Lyrics, Best Audiography, Best Editing

Kannathil Muthamittal (2002): 6 awards

Best Direction, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Choreography, Special Jury Award

Aadukalam (2010): 6 awards

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, Best Male Playback Singer, Best Music Direction, Best Special Effects, Best Choreography Prem Rakshith, Best Stunt Choreographer

RRR (2022): 6 awards

At 70th National Awards, Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 1 won 4 Awards, including Best Tamil Film, Best Cinematography, Best Music Direction for Background Score and Best Sound Design

Rishab Shetty won Best Actor, and the Best Actress was shared by Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh