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Indian National Award Winners (Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment)

Every film to have won the Golden Lotus for the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment from 1975-present.

Films in the following languages have won the Best Popular Feature Film award: Hindi (27 awards), Tamil (4 awards), Telugu (4 awards), Malayalam (3 awards), Bengali (2 awards), and silent film (1 award).


The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremonies in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.

Separate lists for each category are here:

Golden Lotus Award
Best Feature Film | Best Director | Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Best Children's Film

  • Kora Kagaz
  • Tapasya
  • Swami
  • Ganadevata
  • Sankarabharanam
  • Kony
  • Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
  • Pushpaka Vimana
  • Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
  • Chandni
  • Geethanjali
  • Ghayal
  • Sargam
  • Manichitrathazhu
  • Darr
  • Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  • Maachis
  • Dil To Pagal Hai
  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  • Sarfarosh
  • Vaanathaippola
  • Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
  • Devdas
  • Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
  • Veer-Zaara
  • Autograph
  • Lage Raho Munna Bhai
  • Chak De! India
  • Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
  • 3 Idiots
  • Dabangg
  • Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
  • Vicky Donor
  • Ustad Hotel
  • Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
  • Mary Kom
  • Bajrangi Bhaijaan
  • Shatamanam Bhavati
  • Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
  • Badhaai Ho
  • Maharshi
  • Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
  • RRR
  • Kantara
  • Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani