Film Critics Guild has released the winners of the Critics’ Choice Awards 2025 that celebrate excellence in various categories like feature films, web series, short films, and documentaries. The Best Documentary category was a new addition for this year with Nocturnes winning its award for narrative storytelling.
Most Popular Winners of Feature Films
In the feature films category, Best Feature Film went to ‘All We Imagine As Light’, in appreciation for its artistic excellence and robust narrative. Diljit Dosanjh received the Best Actor award for his extraordinary performance in ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. Evidencing gratitude, he stated:
“Thanks to the Film Critics Guild for this award, bohot bohot shukriya for choosing me as deserving of this honor. I dedicate this award to Amar Singh Chamkila and to Imtiaz sir, who nurtured this gorgeous film. I just had the opportunity to be a part of it. It was all Imtiaz sir’s hard work. A huge thank you to the entire cast and crew of the film.”
Darshana Rajendran received the Best Actress award for her commanding performance in Paradise. Ravi Kishan took home the Best Supporting Actor award for Laapataa Ladies, and Kani Kusruti received the Best Supporting Actress award for her impactful performance in Girls Will Be Girls.
Web Series: Poacher Takes the Lead
In the web series category, Poacher was the biggest gainer, taking home Best Web Series. Best Actress for her performance in the series was taken home by Nimisha Sajayan and Best Actor by Barun Sobti for ‘Raat Jawaan Hai’.
Short Films and Documentaries: Standout Winners
The short film section was swept by Obur, who also won Best Short Film, among other awards. Harish Khanna emerged as Best Actor for Jal Tu Jalaal Tu, while Jyoti Dogra won Best Actress for Taak (Tracker).
Nocturnes was the Best Documentary in the documentary section, having edged out powerful competitors such as Against the Tide and The Midwife’s Confession.
Full List of Winners
Feature Film Winners
- Best Feature Film – All We Imagine As Light
- Best Director – Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine As Light)
- Best Actor – Diljit Dosanjh (Amar Singh Chamkila)
- Best Actress – Darshana Rajendran (Paradise)
- Best Supporting Actor – Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
- Best Supporting Actress – Kani Kusruti (Girls Will Be Girls)
- Best Writing – Anand Ekarshi (Aattam)
- Best Cinematography – Ranabir Das (All We Imagine As Light)
- Best Editing – Shivkumar V. Panicker (Kill)
- Gender Sensitivity Award – Girls Will Be Girls
Web Series Winners
- Best Web Series – Poacher
- Best Director – Richie Mehta (Poacher)
- Best Actor – Barun Sobti (Raat Jawaan Hai)
- Best Actress – Nimisha Sajayan (Poacher)
- Best Supporting Actor – Dibyendu Bhattacharya (Poacher)
- Best Supporting Actress – Kani Kusruti (Poacher)
- Best Writing – Richie Mehta, Gopan Chidambaran (Poacher)
Short Film Winners
- Best Short Film – Obur
- Best Director – Faraz Ali (Obur)
- Best Actor – Harish Khanna (Jal Tu Jalaal Tu)
- Best Actress – Jyoti Dogra (Taak (Tracker))
- Best Writing – Faraz Ali (Obur)
- Best Cinematography – Anand Bansal (Obur)
Documentary Winners
- Best Documentary – Nocturnes
The Critics’ Choice Awards 2025 honored exceptional storytelling and performances across formats, recognizing excellent talents in Indian films and digital entertainment.
