President Droupadi Murmu led the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, highlighting Mithun Chakraborty's career with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Rishab Shetty won Best Actor for Kantara, while Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh shared Best Actress. Aattam was named Best Feature Film, and Gulmohar Best Hindi Film. The event celebrated Indian cinema's diverse achievements.