The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 witnessed Shah Rukh Khan's victory as he clinched the Best Actor award for his role in Jawan, alongside Nayanthara who secured the Best Actress award for the same film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga was honoured with the Best Director accolade for Animal, while Vicky Kaushal's performance in Sam Bahadur earned him the Best Actor (Critics) award.