A film about Article 370. Yes, the same political topic that dominated headlines a few years ago, now taking centre stage at India’s most prestigious cinema honour. Yami Gautam took Best Actress for her role as an intelligence officer in the film, while the Best Feature Film award went to the same movie. But here’s the twist; Best Actor was split between Kartik Aaryan (for Chandu Champion) and Mammootty (for Bramayugam), showing that cinema still celebrates both commercial power and regional depth. Tamil’s Amaran swept multiple awards including Best Director, and Kalki 2898 AD; yes, the massive sci-fi epic; took home Best Popular Film. The real story? It’s not just about glamour. It’s about how films that tackle real issues, real people, and real emotions are quietly reshaping what India values on screen. Meanwhile, Netflix’s stock dips, but that’s another story. For now, cinema is reminding us: the most powerful stories aren’t always the loudest. They’re the ones that stay with you; even if they’re about Article 370.