The 69th National Film Awards was announced on  August 24. The films that were censored in 2021 were in consideration for the awards. Before announcing the awards, the panellist noted how the winners list will leave some happy and some disappointed and not possible for them to appease all. 

Before the National Award winners were announced, excited fans took to Twitter to root for their favourite movies and actors. Among the films that stood out were 'RRR', 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', 'Jai Bhim', 'Nayattu', 'Karnan', 'Pushpa'. While 'RRR' sweeped many awards, Allu Arjun won the Best Actor for 'Pushpa'. 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' also won several awards including Best Actress for Alia Bhatt and Best Editing and Adapted screenplay for Sanjay Leela Bhansali.