72nd National Film Awards Prize Money: How Much Will Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Anant Nag and Others Receive?

The 72nd National Film Awards were presented on September 22, 2026, at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to Indian cinema for films released in 2024.

Along with the Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) and Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) medals, winners in major categories also received cash prizes. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest cinema honour, carried the largest cash component.

How Much Cash Do Swarna Kamal Winners Get?

Major Swarna Kamal categories carry a cash prize of ₹3 lakh for eligible recipients. Awards in categories such as Best Feature Film, Best Popular Film and Best Direction are accompanied by the Golden Lotus medal and the prescribed cash award.

Article 370 won Best Feature Film, while Kalki 2898 AD was recognised as the Best Popular Film.

How Much Did Yami Gautam Receive?

Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award for her performance in Article 370. The award comes with a Rajat Kamal and a cash prize of ₹2 lakh.

Her win was one of the highlights of the 72nd National Film Awards.

How Much Did Kartik Aaryan Receive?

The Best Actor award was shared by Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty. Kartik Aaryan was recognised for Chandu Champion, while Mammootty received the honour for Bramayugam.

The Best Actor category carries a ₹2 lakh cash prize, which is shared when the award has multiple recipients.

Anant Nag Gets the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Veteran actor Anant Nag was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema.

The award includes a Swarna Kamal, a shawl and a cash prize of ₹15 lakh, making it the highest cash award among the major honours mentioned in this edition.