National Film Awards is the most expected event not only by those in the film fraternity but also by general public & film lovers. The 64th National Film Awards were announced on April 7, 2017 at the National media centre, New Delhi.Some of the prominent actors like Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor & notable films such as Neerja, Pink, Joker (tamil), Shivaay made it to the toppers list.
The Directorate of Film Festivals inorder to honour the best films of 2016 in the Indian cinema, presents the National Film Awards every year under two categories: Feature Films & non-Feature Films.
64th National Film Awards Winners List:
The jury headed by the acclaimed director, Mr.Priyadarshan had considered 344 films from 26 languages to pick the best of the lot in feature film category.
Best Actor: Akhay Kumar (Rustom)
Best Actress: Surabhi Lakshmi (Minnaminungu)
Best Supporting Actress: Zaira Wasim (Dangal)
Best Supporting Actor: Manoj Joshi (Dashakriya)
Best Feature Film: Kasaav (Marathi)
Best Feature Film on National Integration (Nargis Dutt Award): Dikchow Banat Palaax (Assamese)
Best Child Artist: Adhish Praveen (Kunju Daivam), Saj (Noor Islam), Manohara (Railway
Children)
Best Debut Film of a Director (Indira Gandhi Award): Deep Chaudari (Alifa)
Special Mention: Kadvi Hawa, Adil Hussain (For Mukti Bhavan ) Majirathi Keki (Assamese), Neerja – Sonam Kapoor.
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Sathamanam Bhavathi (Telugu)
Best Action Direction (stunt choreoraphy): Peter Hein (Pulimurugan)
Best Choreoraphy: Raju Sundaram (Janatha Garage)
Best Children’s Film: Dhanak (Hindi)
Best Animation Film: Mahayodha Rama (Hindi)
Best Film on Social Issue: Pink
Best Direction: Rajesh Mapuskar (Ventilator) 
Best Male Playback Singer: Sundara Iyer (Joker)
Best Female Playback Singer: Thume jaake (Praktan)
Best Screenplay (original): Syam Pushkaran (Maheshinte Prathikaram)
Best Screenplay (adapted): Sanjay Krishnaji Patel (Dashakriya)
Best Editing: Rameshwar (Ventilator)
Best Sound Designer: Jayadevan (Kaadu Pookunna Neram)
Best Cinematography: S. Thirunavukarasu (24)
Best Production Design: 24 (Tamil)
Best Costume Designer: Sachin (Marathi film)
Best Environmental film including agriculture – The Tiger who crossed the line
Best Make-up Artist: MK Ramakrishna
Best Short Fiction Film: Abba
Best Special Effects: Navin Paul (Shivaay)
Best Music Direction: Bapu Padmanabha (Allama)
Best Lyrics: Vairamuthu (Tamil) & Anupam Roy (Bengali)
Best Book on Cinema: Lata — Sur Gatha
Best Movie Critic: G Dhananjayan
Most Film Friendly State: Uttar Pradesh
Best Tamil Film: Joker
Best Gujarati Film: Wrong Side Raju
Best Marathi Film: Dashakriya
Best Kannada Film: Reservation
Best Telugu Film: Peli Chuplu
Best Malayalam Film: Maheshinte Prathikaaram
Best Hindi Film: Neerja
Best Bengali Film: Bisorjon
Special Jury awards: Mohanlal for Pulimurugan, Janatha Garage and Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
The award ceremony for 64 national film awards will be held on May 3, 2017 in New Delhi, where the President of India awards the winners with a Medallion, cash prize and a certificate of merit.
