72nd National Film Awards Announced: Article 370, Yami Gautam, Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan Win Top Honours
The 72nd National Film Awards, announced on July 18, 2026, recognized films certified in 2024. The Hindi political thriller Article 370 won Best Feature Film, Best Actress for Yami Gautam, and Best Music Direction. Mammootty (Bramayugam) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) shared the Best Actor award. Tamil film Amaran won Best Direction, while Telugu film Kalki 2898 AD received Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Other notable winners included Srikanth as Best Hindi Film and Sanjay Mishra as Best Supporting Actor.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 3%, Centre 96%, Right 1%). Overall sentiment is positive (77/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thehindu— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- thetelegraph— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- oneindia— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- ndtv— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- businessstandard— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a range of perspectives focusing on the awards' outcomes without overt political framing. While some sources highlight Article 370's political subject matter, coverage remains centered on cinematic achievements. The inclusion of diverse regional films and actors reflects an inclusive approach, with no single political viewpoint dominating the narrative.
The overall tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, emphasizing the achievements of the winners and the diversity of Indian cinema. Coverage highlights milestones such as Yami Gautam's first National Award and Mammootty's fourth Best Actor win, with no significant negative sentiment or controversy dominating the discourse.
How 15 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.