72nd National Film Awards to be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will take place today, September 22, at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat, beginning at 3 pm IST. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award to veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag. The event will also be streamed live on DD National’s YouTube channel for viewers who cannot attend in person.
Covered by 8 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 25% center, 75% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Indian Express
- Right-leaning (3): Deccan Chronicle, India TV English, Times Now
Sources
- National Film Awards 2026 Live Updates: Ceremony to begin soon; Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award — Indian Express (center)
- ‘Stars are those that give and spread light’, says Droupadi Murmu at 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held against the backdrop of Statue of Unity in Gujarat — Indian Express (center)
- 72nd National Film Awards: Mammootty Meets Aditya Dhar — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- AP Govt. Gives Nod To Nandi Awards — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- National Awards 2026 Winners: Know all about Anant Nag, who will receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award today — India TV English (right-leaning)
- National Film Awards 2026 Live Details: When and where to watch the 72nd ceremony from Gujarat — India TV English (right-leaning)
- 72nd National Film Awards: How Much Cash Prize Will Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam, Dhanush And Other Winners Take Home — Times Now (right-leaning)
- 72nd National Film Awards: Dhanush Receives First Best Director Honour For Raayan — Times Now (right-leaning)