72nd National Film Awards: Fans root for Mammootty, Allu Arjun, Sai Pallavi and more; who will win big?

The countdown to the 72nd National Film Awards has begun, and fans across the country are waiting with bated breath to see who will bag Indian cinema’s highest honours. It’s buzzing, and social media has been going wild with posts for the actors, films, and music that have captured people’s hearts and minds in the last year.

From powerful performances to blockbuster films, movie lovers are passionately rooting for their favourites, turning the awards announcement into one of the biggest entertainment talking points of the day.

Social media backs Mammootty, Allu Arjun, Prithviraj, and Sai Pallavi

With the announcement expected today (July 3) evening, fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to campaign for their favourite stars. A large section of users is rooting for Mammootty to win Best Actor for his acclaimed performance in Bramayugam, with one fan posting, "All eyes on Mammootty today," while another simply wrote, "Hope." Similarly, there have been big-time supporters of 'The Goat Life' by Prithviraj Sukumaran, who have stated, "Manifesting Prithviraj Sukumaran for Best Actor Male for 'The Goat Life'."

On the other hand, Allu Arjun fans have faith in his chances too, stating "All eyes on Allu Arjun today" and talking about how dedicated he is to his work.

Fans cheer for 'Kalki 2898 AD,' 'Amaran' and 'Devara'

In addition to the acting awards, a number of films and songs have also received strong support online. Fans are hoping for big laurels for Kalki 2898 AD. One post read, “Rooting for Kalki 2898 AD.” Fans of Sai Pallavi are also supporting her performance in Amaran. Devara fans are saying the song ‘Ayudha Pooja’ deserves a National Award and is one of the best musical moments of the year.

The sheer volume of responses indicates how emotionally invested audiences are in the awards, with every fan hoping to see their favourite film or performer feted on the national stage.

Prestigious awards celebrate the Best of Indian cinema

The 72nd National Film Awards will celebrate the best of Indian cinema for films released during 2024. Fans are now waiting for the official results to know if their predictions are correct, with names like Mammootty, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Allu Arjun, Sai Pallavi, and a number of big films in the running.