National Film Awards 2023 highlights: Alia Bhatt reacts to Best Actor win with heartfelt post

Samantha Ruth Prabhu dedicated posts to Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon for their Best Actor win.

Kareena Kapoor took to Twitter and congratulated Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon for their Best Actor Awards.

After Omar Abdulla, Prakash Raj reacted to 'national integration’ award for The Kashmir Files.

Shreya Ghoshal won the Best Female Playback Singer Award for her song Mayava Chayava from the film Iravin Nizhal.

Vivek Agnihotri hits back at Omar Abdullah for questioning his film, The Kashmir Files. Read more here.

Taking to Instagram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu called Allu Arjun's Best Actor win a ‘deserving’ one.

Alia Bhatt dedicated her win to fans on social media after winning National Award for Best Actor.

The Kashmir Files director reacted to Omar Abdullah who mocked his film's win.

Actor Vicky Kaushal is grateful and honoured to be a part of the film.

Kriti Sanon penned a long note on social media after winning National Award for Best Actor.

Shoojit Sircar dedicated award for Sardar Udham to late actor Irrfan Khan. “I didn't expect five awards. But I think it's quite humbling actually and I am feeling quite proud and it's prestigious and on my behalf, and my producer friend Ronnie's (Ronnie Screwvala) behalf and Sheel Kumar and the entire crew, and also on Vicky's (Vicky Kaushal) behalf. I really want to dedicate this National Award to Irrfan Khan, he was supposed to perform as Sardar Uddham,” he told The Indian Express.

As The Kashmir Files won Best Film on National Integration award, Omar Abdullah reacted with laughter emoji.

As RRR won six awards, SS Rajamouli posted on Twitter, “It’s a SIXERRR… Congratulations to the entire team of RRR on winning national awards. Thanks to the jury for the recognition..:) Bhairi, Prem Master, Peddanna, Srinivas Mohan garu, Solomon Master.” He also wished Alia Bhatt on winning Best Actress. “Gangu chaand thi, aur chaand hi rahegi…Congratulations to our Seetha @aliaa08 for winning the coveted prize for Gangubai Kathiawadi.”

“My heartiest congratulations and appreciation to @ThisIsDSP who won the National Award for Best Song for Pushpa,” Kamal Haasan wished Devi Sri Prasad.

Here's the full list of winners in Feature, Non-Features and Script Writing categories. 

Karan Johar took to social media to celebrate Shershah's win. "What an absolute honour! Extending my deepest gratitude to @mib_india & to the esteemed @official.anuragthakur for recognising our film #Shershaah worthy of the prestigious National Award," he noted.

"You will so rarely find all the right people at the right time - come together with their buzzing creative energies and passion to create something special…that turns into something EXTRAORDINARY! Shershaah was that for us. Thank you for giving us your unabashed love. Yeh dil maange more," he wrote.

"Congratulations to all the winners of #nationalawards2023. It's is such an art carnival that brings all the artists across the country together.... It's truly magical to know and to get introduced to so much important work that's happening across all languages... All of you who are disappointed that my film Thalaivii didn't win any... please know I am eternally greatful for whatever Krishna give and didn't give me and all of you who really love and appreciate me must appreciate my perspective as well ... Art is subjective and I truly believe that the jury did their best .... I wish everyone the best Hare Krishna," wrote Kangana Ranaut. 

“This is unfortunately a period of loss and grieving for me. If Babuji was around, he would have been really happy for me. When I first got the National award mention, he was very proud and pleased. This National Award I dedicate to him and his spirit. I’m who I’m today because of him. I’m in loss of words due to this time but I’m happy and grateful to the team. Kriti also has won the Best Actress, so a huge congratulations to her,” Pankaj Tripathi said in a statement. He won Best Supporting Actor for Mimi. He also recently lost his father.

A video shows actor Allu Arjun breaking into a celebration with the team of his film Pushpa. He got a few tight hugs and a lot of cheers.

"Congratulations @alluarjun bava. You deserve all the success and awards you get for #Pushpa," wrote Jr NTR for his friend. He also tweeted, “Congratulations to my colleagues of #RRRMovie. @kaalabhairava7you brought Komuram Bheemudo song to life with your voice. @mmkeeravaani garu, your background score for our film is the best and this award is another recognition for the same. Prem Master, every aching bone and muscle of our bodies earned you this award. @srinivas_mohan, #KingSolomon, you have been impeccable. Last but not the least, congratulations @DVVMovies and @SSRajamouli on delivering such a monumental film.”

“We're honoured as #Shershaah receives the #69thNationalFilmAward for the Special Jury Award in the Feature Films category. Extending our deepest gratitude and respect for the @MIB_India. Thank you to our audiences for the unending love...yeh dil maange more,” read a tweet from Shershah producers Dharma.

Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files won Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on National Integration.

RRR also won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment award.

Shreya Ghoshal wins the Best Female Playback Singer for the song 'Mayava Chayava' from the film 'Iravin Nizhal'. Kaala Bhairava wins the Best Male Playback Singer for the song 'Komuram Bheemudo' from the film RRR.

R Madhavan's Rocketry: The Nambi Effect won Best Feature Film award.