12th Fail to The Kerala Story: Where to watch on OTT guide of 71st National Film Award winners
The National Film Awards for 2023 were announced on Friday evening, August 1, 2025. Take a look at the films which won the award and are available on OTTplay Premium!
Last Updated: 08.07 PM, Aug 01, 2025
The 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced on August 1, 2025. Filmmakers, actors, and technicians from across the country are honored for their contributions to cinema. Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey, and others have won the Best Actor award, and several films have bagged the prestigious award. Take a look at the films that have won the 71st National Film Awards and are available on OTTplay Premium.
Where to watch 71st National Film Awards-winning films on OTTplay Premium
Vash - ShemarooMe
Vash is a 2023 Gujarati supernatural horror thriller. It is the story of a family whose vacation turns into a nightmare when a stranger enslaves their daughter through black magic. The film stars Janki Bodiwala, Hitu Kanodia, Niilam Paanchal, and Hiten Kumar. Director Krishnadev Yagnik creates a suspenseful atmosphere with well-developed characters and sheds light on the emotional impact of black magic.
Hanu-Man - JioHotstar and ZEE5
This Telugu-language superhero film was directed by Prasanth Varma. The movie stars Teja Sajja as Hanumanthu, a young man who gains the power of Lord Hanuman and follows his journey to protect the fictional village of Anjanadri. The film also features Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Samuthirakani, and Vinay Rai. It's the first installment in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU).
Sam Bahadur - ZEE5
Sam Bahadur is a Hindi language biographical war drama based on the life of Sam Manekshaw, the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to Field Marshal. The film stars Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, Sanya Malhotra as his wife Siloo, and Fatima Sana Shaikh as Indira Gandhi. The movie also includes his strategic role in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.
2018 - Sony LIV
The 2018 Malayalam film, also known as 2018: Everyone is a Hero, is a survival-thriller based on the 2018 Kerala floods. It depicts the story of how people from different walks of life came together to overcome a devastating flood. The film stars Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Lal, and Narain.
Pookkaalam - JioHotstar
Pookkaalam is a Malayalam comedy-drama film about a 100-year-old couple, Ittoop and Kochuthresia, who are celebrating the engagement of their granddaughter. The story takes a turn when Ittup discovers a 50-year-old love letter addressed to his wife, leading to unexpected family drama and secrets being revealed.
Baby - aha
The Telugu film tells the story of Baby Anand and Vaishnavi, high school sweethearts from a slum, who face challenges while Vaishnavi studies at a prestigious engineering college and becomes attracted to her new classmate, Viraj. It stars Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, and Viraj Ashwin in the lead roles.
Parking - JioHotstar
This Tamil drama-thriller is based on a conflict between two tenants over a parking space, which later turns into a bitter clash of egos. The movie stars Harish Kalyan as Eshwar, a young IT professional, and M.S. Bhaskar as Ilamparuthi, an older tenant.
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai - ZEE5
It is a courtroom drama based on the 2013 rape case of a minor girl in Jodhpur, where Manoj Bajpayee plays lawyer PC Solanki. He fights for justice for five years against an influential godman (who is based on Asaram Bapu). The film also stars Surya Mohan Kulashreshtha and Adrija Sinha.
The Kerala Story - ZEE5
The Kerala Story is about three girls—Shalini (Adah Sharma), Nimah (Yogita Bihani), and Geetanjali (Siddhi Idnani). Asifa (Sonia Balani), their roommate, manipulates them into changing their religion. The film is divided into two parts: the first part describes how the girls were tricked into becoming members of a terrorist organization, and the second part follows the journey of Fatima Ba, a converted terrorist from Shalini, and her captivity in Afghanistan.
12th Fail - JioHotstar
12th Fail is a Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the real-life story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma. The film depicts his struggle and determination to overcome poverty and social pressures to fulfill his dream of becoming an Indian Police Service officer. It stars Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma and Medha Shankr as his wife, Shraddha Joshi Sharma.
Aatmapamphlet - ZEE5
Aatmapamphlet is a 2023 Marathi film that explores the themes of caste, identity, and coming-of-age against the backdrop of 1980s and 90s India. The story focuses on Ashish, a young Dalit boy, and his innocent love for his Brahmin classmate, Srushti.
FAQs
Q: Did Shah Rukh Khan win the National Award?
A: Yes, Shah Rukh Khan bagged his maiden National Award (71st National Award) for his performance in the action blockbuster Jawan.
Q: Is Jawan out on OTT?
A. Yes, Jawan is out on OTT. It can be streamed on Netflix.
Q: Where can I watch the 71st National Film Awards?
A: The 71st National Film Awards is streaming on the Press Information Bureau YouTube channel.