Today, the 71st National Film Awards 2025 celebrated the very best of Indian cinema, honouring films that resonated with audiences and critics alike. From powerful performances to compelling stories and technical brilliance, this year's winners left a strong mark across languages and genres.
For Hindi film lovers, several award-winning titles are already available online. Here's a guide on where to stream these celebrated movies and why they were honoured.
National Award-winning Hindi films
1. Jawan
Award: Best Actor (Shah Rukh Khan), Best Playback Singer (Shilpa Rao – “Chaliya”)
Watch on: Netflix
2. 12th Fail
Award: Best Feature Film, Best Actor (Vikrant Massey)
Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar
3. Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway
Award: Best Actress (Rani Mukerji)
Watch on: Netflix
4. Sam Bahadur
Award: Best Film Promoting National, Social Values; Best Makeup; Best Costume Design
Watch on: Zee5
5. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Award: Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, Best Choreography (Vaibhavi Merchant – “Dindhora Baje Re”)
Watch on: Amazon Prime Video
6. The Kerala Story
Award: Best Direction (Sudipto Sen), Best Cinematography
Watch on: Zee5
7. Kathal
Award: Best Hindi Film
Watch on: Netflix
From patriotic biopics to social satires and blockbuster entertainers, the National Award-winning Hindi films of 2025 offer a wide variety of storytelling brilliance. With most of these films available on popular OTT platforms, it’s easier than ever to catch up on the cinematic gems that left a mark this year. Happy watching!
