The 70th National Film Awards highlighted significant achievements in South Indian cinema, with films like KGF 2, Kantara, Ponniyin Selvan Part 1, and Thiruchitrambalam taking top honors. Vikram and Dhanush expressed pride in their projects, with Vikram praising the recognition of Tamil cinema's rich cultural heritage, while Dhanush celebrated co-star Nithya Menen's win for Best Actress. Rishab Shetty dedicated his award for Kantara to the late Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar and the Kannada audience, emphasizing the collaborative effort behind the film's success. Hindi cinema also garnered recognition, with Pritam winning Best Music Director for Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva, and Arijit Singh awarded Best Singer for his song from the same film. The ceremony will honor winners in October 2024, showcasing the best Indian films from 2022. Overall, the awards reflected a growing appreciation for regional cinema within the national landscape.