7 National Film Award-winning movies to watch on OTTplay Premium

The National Film Award is a prestigious honour that is given to those based on artistic and technical merit within the Indian film industry. Established in 1954 by the Government of India, the ceremony is held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi every year, and this year, we have already got the names of the winning movies across the nation. Here, we have curated the list of some of those winning movies for you that are all now available on OTTplay Premium. Check out!

National Award-winning movies on OTTplay Premium

Uunchai

Where to watch: ZEE5

Three retired elderly friends—Amit Srivastava (Amitabh Bachchan), Om Sharma (Anupam Kher), and Javed Siddiqui (Boman Irani), united by a shared loss, set out to fulfil their friend’s dying wish. Their trek to Mount Everest Base Camp becomes a transformative journey, revealing the true meaning of freedom, the fragility of life, and the enduring power of human connection.

Thiruchitrambalam

Where to watch: Sun NXT

The Tamil romantic musical drama was released in 2022. It's a story about Phazam, a young delivery man, navigating the challenges of a strained family relationship and the elusive search for romantic love. Amidst this turmoil, he finds a sanctuary of comfort and understanding in his steadfast best friend, Shobana, whose unwavering support and empathy provide a beacon of hope.

Karthikeya 2

Where to watch: ZEE5

Another movie that was released in 2022. The Telugu adventure drama is about Dr. Karthikeya, who gets wrongly accused of a sinister crime, delves into the mysteries of the mythological treasure, unravelling a tangled web of secrets and lies. With each step, he edges closer to clearing his name and uncovering the truth, but the shadows of betrayal lurk around every corner.

Aparajito

Where to watch: ZEE5

The Bengali biographical drama movie is based on the filmmaking of famous director Satyajit Ray’s drama movie, Pather Panchali (1955). The movie portrayed the challenges that were faced by Satyajit Ray while shooting for Pather Panchali. Although the movie is a biography, the narrative’s main lead is a fictional character named Aparajito, played by Jeetu Kamal.

Saudi Vellakka

Where to watch: SonyLIV

This Malayalam drama movie was also released in 2022. It's a story about a man named Abhilash Sasidharan, whose one of unforgettable incidents from his childhood resurfaces, when he receives a court summons. Desperate for answers, Abhilash uncovers a web of secrets that altered the lives of everyone who were involved.

Vaalvi

Where to watch: ZEE5

This Marathi dark comedy movie was released last year. It's a story about a couple named Ankit and Devika, who hatch a sinister plot to eliminate Ankit’s wife, Avani, by staging it as faw suicide. But fate intervenes when Avani’s dead body mysteriously disappears.

Baghi Di Dhee

Where to watch: ZEE5

This Punjabi drama movie is set against the backdrop of India's Freedom Struggle. The narrative tells the inspiring story of a young girl whose father is involved in the Ghadar movement. Her unwavering courage shines through in the face of immense obstacles.