Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan Win National Film Awards

Actors Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty shared the Best Actor National Film Award on Tuesday, September 22. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, located in Gujarat. Mammootty earned a standing ovation and loud cheers from the audience as he walked up to receive his fourth National Award. He won the honor for his work in the period folk horror film Bramayugam. Rahul Sadasivan directed the movie, which YNOT Studios and Night Shift Studios jointly produced. The film also features Arjun Ashokan and Sidharth Bharathan, blending mythology, sacred mystery, and Kerala folklore. Speaking on the red carpet, Mammootty thanked the jury and his director and make-up designer, adding that he picks scripts first and relies on minimal preparation on set. Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan wore a black suit and received his first National Award for his role in Chandu Champion. Kabir Khan directed the film, which tells the life story of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medallist. Kartik shared that his family and the entire film team are thrilled with the win, thanking the jury and audiences across India.