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The nominations for Cinema of the Year (CTA) – Indian Cinema Awards (ICA) 2025 were unveiled on April 7, with a diverse slate of Hindi films and artists making the cut for one of the industry’s emerging recognition platforms.
The awards, jointly presented by the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) and the New Delhi Film Festival (NDFF), honor films released in 2025. Organizers said the next phase of the awards will focus on South Indian cinema.
This year’s Best Film nominees include Dhurandhar, Haq, Humans in the Loop, Jugnuma – The Fable, The Mehta Boys, and Metro… In Dino, reflecting a mix of mainstream and experimental storytelling.
In the direction category, Aditya Dhar (Dhurandhar), Boman Irani (The Mehta Boys), Suparn Varma (Haq), Aranya Sahay (Humans in the Loop), and Subhash Kapoor (Jolly LLB 3) have been shortlisted.
The Best Actor race features Manoj Bajpayee (Jugnuma), Akshaye Khanna (Dhurandhar/Chhaava), Vicky Kaushal (Chhaava), Vijay Varma (Gustaakh Ishq), and Boman Irani (The Mehta Boys). Among Best Actress nominees are Yami Gautam (Haq), Simrat Kaur (The Bengal Files), Aneet Padda (Saiyaara), Bhasha Sumbli (Baramulla), and Priyanka Bose (Agra).
Technical categories also saw strong competition, with films like Dhurandhar, Saiyaara, and War 2 featuring prominently across music, cinematography, editing, and visual effects nominations.
Founder-director Hanu Roj said the nominations reflect “diversity, contemporary themes and creative experimentation” in Indian cinema. Spokesperson Nitin Sharma emphasized that the selection process remains “transparent and merit-based,” with no scope for external influence.
The jury panel comprised three film professionals, an AI system, and a representative from the organizing committee.
No physical ceremony will be held for the awards, organizers said, adding that winners will be announced in due course.
