National Film Awards 2026 Best Actor: Can Mammootty's Bramayugam Performance Secure The Honour?

National Film Awards 2026 Best Actor: The spotlight is firmly on the Best Actor category as the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards are set to be announced today, July 3. While the official results remain under wraps until the press conference in New Delhi, discussions among film enthusiasts and industry observers have largely centred around whether Mammootty can add another National Award to his career for his performance in Bramayugam.

Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, Bramayugam was among the notable Malayalam releases of 2024, with Mammootty's performance drawing appreciation from audiences and critics alike. The film is also among the prominent Malayalam entries in this year's National Film Awards and is expected to be closely watched when the winners are announced.

The names being discussed ahead of the announcement reflect public conversations and industry speculation, as the National Film Awards do not announce nominees before revealing the winners. The final results will be known only when the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting makes the official announcement later today.

While Mammootty's performance has generated significant attention, he is not the only actor being discussed in connection with the Best Actor award. Performances by Vijay Sethupathi in Maharaja, Karthi in Meiyazhagan, Ajay Devgn in Maidaan, Kartik Aaryan in Chandu Champion, and Allu Arjun in Pushpa 2 have also featured prominently in conversations across social media platforms and among cinema followers.

Malayalam Cinema Awaits National Awards Verdict

The 72nd National Film Awards recognise films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2024. This year's awards were decided by an 11-member Central Jury chaired by filmmaker Jayaraj, who previously served as a jury member for the National Film Awards in 2012.

Malayalam cinema has another reason to watch the announcement closely. Apart from Bramayugam, films such as Manjummel Boys and Kishkindha Kaandam are also among the notable Malayalam entries in this year's awards. The industry's performance across various categories will become clear once the winners are officially revealed.

Whether Mammootty's performance in Bramayugam ultimately earns him another National Award remains to be seen. For now, the outcome remains confidential, and all speculation will give way to the official verdict when the winners are announced at today's press conference in New Delhi.