National awards announced, Keerthy Suresh adjudged best actress, special mention for Joju George

NEW DELHI: The 66th national awards have been announced. Keerthy Suresh bagged the best actress award for her brilliant performance in Mahanadi. Vicky Kaushal and Ayushman Khurana have been adjudged best actors for their roles in Uri, The Surgical Strike and Andhadhun. Aditya Dhar who made Uri is the best director. M J Radhakrishnan has been adjudged the best cinematographer.

There is a special mention for Joju George for his role in Joseph. Kammarasambhavam has bagged the award for best production design.

Sudani From Nigeria directed by Sakkariya is the best Malayalam film. Best Telugu film Mahanadi, best Hindi film Andhadhun.

KGF bagged award for best action and special effects. Best music director is Sanjay Leela Bansali for Padmavath, best supporting actor is Anand Kirkire for Pubak. Sulekha bagged the best supporting actress award for (Badai Ho).

There is a special mention for Shruthi Hariharan. Best male singer is Arjith Singh and best female singer is Bindu Malini.