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Mammootty Wins Fourth National Film Best Actor Award

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:44 PM UTC · How we work

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Mammootty Wins National

Mammootty won his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor at the 72nd ceremony.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on September 22, 2026.
Mammootty received a standing ovation from the audience as he accepted the honour.
Mammootty shared the Best Actor award with Hindi actor Kartik Aaryan, who won for Chandu Champion.
The ceremony was the first National Film Awards event held outside New Delhi.

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History

Historical Context

Since UNESCO introduced cultural policy in the 1960s to broaden public access to the arts, governments have sought to spread major events beyond capitals. India’s 2026 National Film Awards, held in Ekta Nagar and presented by President Droupadi Murmu, exemplify that ongoing effort to share cultural recognition nationwide and support regional film industries.

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Mammootty Wins National

Mammootty won his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor at the 72nd ceremony.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on September 22, 2026.
Mammootty received a standing ovation from the audience as he accepted the honour.
Mammootty shared the Best Actor award with Hindi actor Kartik Aaryan, who won for Chandu Champion.
The ceremony was the first National Film Awards event held outside New Delhi.

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