Salman Khan starrer ‘Dabangg’ was declared the wholesome entertainer at the 58th National Films Awards that was declared on Thursday (May 19, 2011). But, the south Indian movies outshines majority of Hindi movies in the top category. While Tamil movie 'Aadukalam' was named in six top categories, Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' picked up four honours.
Here's the list of winners:
- Best Film: 'Adaminte Makan Abu'
- Best Hindi Feature Film: Do Dooni Chaar
- Best 'Wholesome Entertainer of the Year' : Dabangg
- Best Sports Film National Award: 'Boxing Ladies'
- Best sci & tech film: Heart to Heart
- Best film on social issues: Champions
- Best English film - Memories in March
- Best Art & Culture Film: Leaving Home (Indian Ocean Film)
- Best Marathi Film: Mana Ayi Vacha
- Best Kannada Film: Putukarna Highway
- Best Children’s Film: Hejjegalu
- Best Investigative Film: K R Manoj's 'A Pestering Journey' on Endosulfan victims
- Best special effects: - Enthiran, Robot
- Best Actor: Salim Kumar for Adaminte Makan Abu and Dhanush for Aadukalam
- Best actress: Marathi actress Mitalee Jagtap Paradhar and Tamil actress Saranya
- Best director: Vetrimaaran for 'Aadukalam'
- Best supporting actress: Malayalam actress Sukumari
- Best Male Playback Singer: Suresh Wadkar
- Best Female Playback Singer: Rekha Bhardwaj for Ishqiya
- Best Music: Vishal Bharadwaj for Ishqiya
- Best audiography location sound recordist: Kamod Karade (Ishqiya)
- Best re-recordist of the final mixed track: Debajit Changmai
- Best cinematographer: Madhu Ambattu has won award for Adaminte Makan Abu.
- Best production design: Sabu Cyril for Enthiran
- Special jury award: Mee Sindhutai Sakpal
