National Film Awards: ‘Mithya’ adjudged Best Kannada Film, bags two more honours
The Kannada film 'Mithya' was named Best Kannada Film at the 72nd National Film Awards. The film, directed by Sumanth Bhat and produced by Rakshit Shetty, explores the trauma of a child losing his parents.
Why it matters
National Film Awards recognition highlights the importance of content-driven, realistic indie cinema in the Indian film industry.
Mithya, produced by well-known actor Rakshit Shetty under the banner Paramvah Studios and directed by debutant Sumanth Bhat, was adjudged the Best Kannada Film at the 72nd National Film Awards on July 18, 2026 (Saturday).
The movie also won two more honours. The awards were given for movies that received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) during the 2024 calendar year.
Mithya emerged as the winner in the Best Child Artist category, with Athish S. Shetty sharing the honours with Riddhiman Banerjee, Topomoy Deb, Gitashree Chakraborty ( Onko Ki Kothin ), and Arundev Pothula ( 35 – Chinna Katha Kaadu ). Roopashre Varkady, who featured in Mithya, was jointly adjudged the best supporting actor in a female role along with Sachana Namidass ( Maharaja. )
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