Anand Ekarshi shares his journey on how his film 'Aattam' came to be and the unexpected success it has garnered. The film follows the story of sexual assault against an actress and reveals the sexist and hypocritical behavior of a group of men within a theater group. With its recent National Award wins, the team is now looking to compete for an official entry to the Oscars. Anand also talks about his journey as an assistant director on Imtiaz Ali's Tamasha and how it led him to make his mark in the film industry with Aattam.
The 70th National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi on Friday, with Bollywood taking home multiple awards. Uunchai and Sooraj Barjatya were among the winners, along with Ayan Mukerji for Best Director for Brahmastra and Arijit Singh for Best Male Playback Singer. Along with their trophies, winners also receive cash prizes, with Swarna Kamal winners getting Rs 3 lakh each and Rajat Kamal winners receiving Rs 2 lakh each. Other notable winners include Kantara for Best Picture and Rishab Shetty for Best Actor, while Pritam and AR Rahman also took home awards for Best Music Director and Best Background Music, respectively.
Filmmaker Anand Ekarshi's feature debut Aattam, which recently won three awards at the National Film Awards, has been receiving widespread acclaim for its unflinching exploration of morality, hypocrisy, and justice in the entertainment industry. The movie, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, offers a gripping and realistic portrayal of the aftermath of a sexual assault on a female colleague by a group of male members. Aattam challenges the flawed sense of morality and justice prevailing in society, making it a must-watch for audiences nationwide.
The highly anticipated 70th National Film Awards announced Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh as the winners for the Best Actress in a Leading Role Award for their outstanding performances in Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express respectively. Thiruchitrambalam, a sleeper hit, broke box office records and received critical acclaim for Nithya's and Dhanush's performances, while Kutch Express, produced and starring Manasi, tells the empowering story of a woman's journey to self-discovery after her husband's infidelity. Both leading ladies have also been recognized for their exceptional acting skills at other award ceremonies.
The highly-anticipated National Film Awards 2024 were announced on Friday, August 16, and Rishab Shetty stole the show by winning the award for 'Best Actor' for his stellar performance in Kantara. In addition, Nithya Menon and Mansi Parekh were both awarded 'Best Actress' for their roles in Thiruchitrabalam and Kutch Express respectively. The winners' list also included big names like Neena Gupta, Pavan Raj Malhotra, and Arijit Singh, making it a night to remember for film fans and industry professionals alike. With the eligibility criteria allowing films censored in 2022 to participate, the winners were truly deserving of their prestigious awards.
The 2024 National Film Awards saw a surprising win with Kantara taking home the Best Entertaining Film award. The film, released in 2022, has also won awards for Best Actor, with lead actor Rishab Shetty being praised by popular actors Jr NTR and Yash for his "mind-blowing performance". The entire team of Kantara, including producer Vijay Kirgandur and director Prashant Neel, received congratulatory messages for their well-deserved recognition on the national stage, making this a truly shining moment for Kannada cinema.
On August 16th, the 70th National Film Awards announced their winners, with Kannada films Kantara and KGF Chapter 2 taking home four awards each. In the Tamil category, Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 1 stood out with four victories, while other South films including Dhanush's Thiruchitrabalam also received recognition. The winners were celebrated by production house Hombale Films, which produced both Kantara and KGF Chapter 2.
The Indian government announced the National Film Awards for 2022, celebrating the best movies of the year. Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Gulmohar won the Best (Hindi) National Film award while Bajpayee received a special mention for his performance. Other winners include Aattam (The Play) for Best feature film, Ayena (Mirror) for Best Non-Feature Film, and Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography for Best Book on Cinema. Actor Rishab Shetty and actress Nithya Menen were awarded for Best Leading Performances.
Malayalam cinema triumphs at the 70th edition of the National Film Awards, with Rishab Shetty winning Best Actor and Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh sharing the Best Actress award. While Mammootty misses out on the top honors, Attam, directed by Anand Ekarshi, wins the Best Feature Film award. Other winners include Suraj R Barjatya for Best Director, Pritam for Best Music Director, and Neena Gupta for Best Supporting Actress.
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced, with the Malayalam film Aattam taking home the award for Best Feature Film. Rishab Shetty was awarded Best Actor for his role in Kantara, while Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh both received the Best Actress honour for their respective performances. The Best Director award went to Sooraj Barjatya for his film, Uunchai. Other films such as Ponniyin Selvan I, KGF 2, Brahmastra, and Aparajito were also recognized at the ceremony.