From '12th Fail' to 'Kathal': Where to watch 71st National Film Award-winning movies

National award-winning films have made a mark with their compelling stories, strong performances, and social relevance. These movies span inspiring biopics, engaging thrillers, and heartwarming romances. Fans can now enjoy these acclaimed films conveniently from home, experiencing the brilliance of award-winning storytelling, memorable characters, and impactful themes that have earned critical acclaim across India and beyond. Here’s a look at these films.

'12th Fail,' starring Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankar, Anant V Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Priyanshu Chatterjee, is streaming on JioCinema and JioHotstar. Inspired by Anurag Pathak's book, the film chronicles the inspirational journey of IRS officer Shraddha Joshi and IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, who rose from poverty in Chambal to distinguished careers in civil service. The movie has been praised for its powerful performances and captivating story.

Starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, this romantic entertainer, directed by Karan Johar, is available on Prime Video. Revisiting the nostalgic charm of Bollywood romances, the film marks Johar's return to directing since Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). It is a vibrant, feel-good movie filled with songs, emotions, and drama.

Vicky Kaushal plays the title role in Sam Bahadur, available on Zee5, alongside Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. The film follows Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s life, highlighting his military expertise across five wars and forty years of service. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, it provides an in-depth look at Manekshaw's strategic brilliance and leadership, particularly during the Indo-Pak War of 1971.

Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and directed by Sudipto Sen, The Kerala Story is also streaming on Zee5. The film centers on three girls who are deceived into joining extremist organizations and converting their religion. Starring Adah Sharma, it explores the dangers of manipulation and ideological exploitation while delivering a gripping story of coercion, radicalization, and survival.

Sanya Malhotra plays Inspector Mahima Basor in this Yashowardhan Mishra-directed film, streaming on Netflix. The story follows Inspector Basor investigating the theft of two jackfruits from a local MLA's garden. Beyond its humorous premise, the movie uses comedy to question institutional priorities while addressing gender bias, systemic negligence, and caste discrimination. Malhotra has been widely praised for balancing emotional depth with comedic timing.