Mammootty gets standing ovation as he wins Best Actor National Award for 4th time, Kartik Aaryan also honoured
Mammootty earned his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor, while Kartik Aaryan won for his portrayal of Murlikant Petkar in Chandu Champion.
- On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, veteran actor Mammootty received his fourth National Award for Best Actor at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, for his performance in 'Bramayugam'.
- This latest honour arrives more than three decades after his first national recognition, following previous wins for 'Mathilukal', 'Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha', 'Ponthan Mada', 'Vidheyan', and 'Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar'.
- Regarding his process, Mammootty said, "When choosing a film, I first look at the screenplay, followed by the depth of the character." His performance as Kodumon Potti earned widespread appreciation.
- Mammootty shared the Best Actor honour with Kartik Aaryan, recognized for 'Chandu Champion', while Yami Gautam won Best Actress for 'Article 370' and Rajkumar Periasamy was named Best Director for 'Amaran'.
- Held outside New Delhi for the first time, the ceremony took place at Ekta Nagar near the Statue of Unity, where President Droupadi Murmu presented awards to artistes from across the Indian film industry.
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