Dhurandhar Sweeps 2026 Chetak Screen Awards with 14 Wins

The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 celebrated the best in Indian cinema, with Dhurandhar taking center stage by clinching an impressive 14 awards. This year’s event, which took place on April 15, 2026, recognized both blockbuster hits and artistic triumphs, showcasing the diverse talent within the industry. While Dhurandhar garnered accolades in numerous categories, the coveted title of Best Film went to Homebound, illustrating a balanced recognition across various cinematic achievements.

Major Highlights of the Night

The ceremony was filled with excitement and anticipation as stars from across the film industry gathered to honor their peers. The standout moments included: - Yami Gautam Dhar winning Best Actress for her role in Haq. - Ranveer Singh receiving the award for Best Actor for his powerful performance in Dhurandhar. - Aditya Dhar, the acclaimed director, being honored with Best Director for the same film.

These recognitions reflect the growing appreciation for both performance and technical excellence in the Indian film landscape, with Dhurandhar setting a new benchmark with its sweeping success.

Complete Winners List from Chetak Screen Awards 2026

Here’s the full list of winners from the ceremony, highlighting the incredible talent recognized this year:

• **Best Actor (Female)**: Yami Gautam Dhar – **Haq**
• **Best Actor (Male)**: Ranveer Singh – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Director**: Aditya Dhar – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)**: Shalini Vatsa – **Homebound**
• **Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)**: Akshaye Khanna – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Action**: Aejaz Gulab, Sea Young Oh, Yannick Ben, Ramazan Bulut – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Background Score**: Shashwat Sachdev – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Choreography**: Vijay Ganguly – **Shararat** (Dhurandhar)
• **Best Cinematography**: Vikash Nowlakha – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Costume**: Sheetal Iqbal Sharma – Chhaava Smriti Chauhan – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Dialogue**: Aditya Dhar – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Editing**: Shivkumar V. Panicker – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Hairstyling and Make-Up**: Preetisheel Singh D'Souza – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Production Design**: Saini S. Johray – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Sound Design**: Bishwadeep Chatterjee – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Special Effects**: Envision VFX, Philm CGI, Resonance Digital, Dhruti Ranjan Sahoo, Vishal Tyagi, Raza Mohammed Shaikh – **Dhurandhar**
• **Best Film for Gender Sensitivity**: Haq – Vineet Jain, Vishal Gurnani, Harman Baweja, Juhi Parekh Mehta, Amrita Pandey, Suparn S Varma, Rowena Baweja, Sandeep Singh
• **Best Film Writing (Story and Screenplay)**: Basharat Peer, Neeraj Ghaywan, Sumit Roy – **Homebound**
• **Best Song**: “Title Track” – **‘Saiyaara’** (Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, Arslan Nizami)
• **Best Lyrics**: Ul Julool Ishq – **Gulzar**
• **Best Playback Singer (Male)**: Faheem Abdullah – **‘Saiyaara Title Track’**
• **Best Playback Singer (Female)**: Shreya Ghoshal – **‘Saiyaara Title Track’**
• **Breakthrough Debut Director**: Shazia Iqbal – **Dhadak 2**
• **Breakthrough New Actor (Female)**: Aneet Padda – **Saiyaara**
• **Breakthrough New Actor (Male)**: Ahaan Panday – **Saiyaara**
• **Best OTT Film**: **Stolen** – Gaurav Dhingra
• **Best Actor (Female) – OTT Film**: Sanya Malhotra – **Mrs.**
• **Best Actor (Male) – OTT Film**: Abhishek Banerjee – **Stolen**
• **Best Director – OTT Film**: Karan Tejpal – **Stolen**
• **Best Script – OTT Film**: Karan Tejpal, Gaurav Dhingra, Swapnil Salkar – **Stolen**

Significance of the Awards and Future Implications

The Chetak Screen Awards are not just a celebration of cinematic excellence; they also indicate industry trends and audience preferences. With Dhurandhar leading the pack, the film's success could signal a shift toward rich storytelling combined with high production values in Indian cinema. The film's dominance in both technical and performance categories emphasizes the rising standards in filmmaking.

Moreover, the recognition of Homebound as Best Film highlights the industry's commitment to diverse narratives, reflecting changing societal values and issues. The film’s success in categories such as Best Film Writing and Best Supporting Actress suggests that audiences are increasingly valuing stories that resonate on emotional and social levels.

Looking ahead, the future of Indian cinema seems promising. With platforms like OTT gaining traction, films like Stolen and Saiyaara are paving the way for innovative storytelling and wider audience engagement. As filmmakers continue to push boundaries, we can expect even more groundbreaking narratives that challenge the status quo and reflect the complexities of modern life.

In conclusion, the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 not only celebrated past achievements but also set the stage for the future of Indian cinema, making it an event to watch in the years to come.