The 72nd National Film Awards are being presented in 2026, but the films being honoured belong to the 2024 award cycle. From ‘Article 370’ and ‘Bramayugam’ to ‘Chandu Champion’ and ‘Stree 2’, here’s why these films are receiving recognition two years after their release and how the National Film Awards’ eligibility, jury process and timeline work.
The 72nd National Film Awards are being presented in 2026, but the films being honoured belong to the 2024 award cycle. From ‘Article 370’ and ‘Bramayugam’ to ‘Chandu Champion’ and ‘Stree 2’, here’s why these films are receiving recognition two years after their release and how the National Film Awards’ eligibility, jury process and timeline work.
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The 72nd National Film Awards are being presented in 2026, but the films being honoured belong to the 2024 award cycle. From ‘Article 370’ and ‘Bramayugam’ to ‘Chandu Champion’ and ‘Stree 2’, here’s why these films are receiving recognition two years after their release and how the National Film Awards’ eligibility, jury process and timeline work.
