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72nd National Film Awards Winners to Be Announced Today by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

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72nd National Film Awards Winners to Be Announced Today by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Analysed 18 Jul 2026·5 sources analysed·New Delhi, India·Entertainment
72nd National Film Awards Winners to Be Announced Today by Ministry of Information and BroadcastingPreviousNext

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will announce the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards today in New Delhi, recognizing films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification in 2024. An 11-member jury led by filmmaker Jayaraj selected winners from diverse Indian cinema, including notable contenders Mammootty for Bramayugam, Allu Arjun for Pushpa 2, and films across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam industries. The announcement, delayed by nearly two weeks due to jury deliberations, will be streamed live on official digital platforms.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 5 sources

We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 41/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
AI analysis of 5 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a neutral governmental perspective focused on the official announcement of the National Film Awards. Coverage highlights the jury's role and the Ministry's involvement without political commentary. Various regional film industries and actors are mentioned, reflecting an inclusive cultural viewpoint rather than a political one.

Sentiment — Positive (70/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and anticipatory, emphasizing the achievements of Indian cinema in 2024 and the excitement around prominent contenders. There is no critical or negative sentiment; instead, the coverage celebrates cinematic accomplishments and the prestige of the awards.

How 5 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatvnews72nd National Film Awards 2026 LIVE: Winners to be announced today at 5.30 pm - India TV NewsCenterPositive
indiatodayNational Film Awards 2026 Live: Who will emerge as the big winners?CenterPositive
indianexpress72nd National Film Awards 2026 Winners LIVE Updates: Mammootty, Yami Gautam emerge as favouritesCenterPositive
indiatodayNational Film Awards 2026 winners to be announced todayCenterPositive
indianexpress72nd National Film Awards winners to be announced today at 5 pmCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 18 Jul, 09:35 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress18 Jul, 09:35 am
    72nd National Film Awards winners to be announced today at 5 pm
  2. 2
    indiatoday18 Jul, 10:25 am
    National Film Awards 2026 winners to be announced today
  3. 3
    indianexpress18 Jul, 11:02 am
    72nd National Film Awards 2026 Winners LIVE Updates: Mammootty, Yami Gautam emerge as favourites
  4. 4
    indiatoday18 Jul, 11:05 am
    National Film Awards 2026 Live: Who will emerge as the big winners?
  5. 5
    indiatvnews18 Jul, 11:47 am
    72nd National Film Awards 2026 LIVE: Winners to be announced today at 5.30 pm - India TV News

Lens Score breakdown

41/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingCentral Board of Film Certification

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
New Delhi, India
Sources analysed
5
Last analysed
18 Jul 2026
Key entities
National Film AwardsCentral Board of Film CertificationNew DelhiMinistry of Information and Broadcasting (India)JayarajIndiaYouTubeCinema of IndiaFeature filmFilmHindi cinemaKalki (magazine)