The 70th National Film Awards recognized several Marathi films and documentaries, with Paresh Mokashi's 'Vaalvi' winning Best Marathi Feature Film and Sachin Balasaheb Suryawanshi’s ‘Varsa’ winning Best Arts/Culture Film. Manoj Bajpayee received a Special Mention for his role in 'Gulmohar', which also won Best Hindi Film. 'Vaalvi' was praised for its creative prowess by actor Swapnil Joshi, while 'Varsa' highlights the martial arts legacy of Kolhapur. Other notable awards included Best Biographical Film for ‘Aanakhi Ek Mohenjodaro’ and Best Documentary for ‘Murmurs of the Jungle,’ which explores the lives of the Mahadev Koli tribal community. These awards underscore the diverse and rich storytelling present in Indian cinema today.