At the 65th National Film Awards, announced in New Delhi on Friday, actors Sridevi and Vinod Khanna were honoured posthumously even as regional cinema was celebrated for its rich content and brave themes. Best Film on Environment Conservation is Irada and Best Film on Social Issues is Aalorukkam. Special jury award goes to Bengali film Nagarkirtan12.05pm: Baahubali 2 is the best action film at National Film Awards. 11.55 am: Best Regional films -- Best Bengali Film: Mayurakshi, Best Assamese Film: Ishu, Best Tamil Film: To Let, Best Telugu Film: Ghazi, Best Malayalam Film: Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Best Kannada Film: Hebbettu Ramakka, Best Hindi Film: Newton, Best Ladhaki Film: Walking With The Wind, Best Jasari Film : Sinjar, Best Tulu Film: Paddayi, Best Odiya Film: Hello Arsi, Best Marathi Film: Kachcha Limbu11.53am: Pankaj Tripathi get a special mention for Newton at National Film Awards. Watch National Film Awards LIVEWatch live 🎥 : Announcement of 65th National Film Awards https://t.co/4gzpC1i0Mt — PIB India (@PIB_India) April 13, 2018The 65th National Film Awards were announced on Friday by the jury, headed by renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur.

Source: Hindustan Times April 13, 2018 06:44 UTC