Yami Gautam took Best Actress for Article 370; but Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty both shared Best Actor. Why? Because sometimes, one performance isn’t enough to capture the year’s magic. The big winner? Kalki 2898 AD; Best Popular Film. Not because it’s deep, but because it’s everything fans want: spectacle, heart, and blockbuster energy. But don’t sleep on the quiet giants; like Amaran, which swept Best Director, Music, and Editing. Or Captain Miller, quietly recognized for promoting social values, even without major acting wins. Regional cinema didn’t just shine; it dominated. Telugu’s Committee Kurrollu took Best Telugu Film. Tamil’s Raayan, Malayalam’s Feminichi Fathima; each proved local stories still rule national stages. And for the first time in years, a Marathi, Bengali, and even Garhwali film all made the cut. Here’s what’s really interesting: Best Supporting Actress went to two actors; one from a Tamil film, one from a Marathi film. Same award. Different languages. Same power. That’s the real story; not who won, but how diverse the wins were. National Awards aren’t just trophies. They’re proof that Indian cinema isn’t just Mumbai. It’s everywhere. And it’s louder than ever.