New Delhi: The 69th National Film Awards will be announced on Thursday at 5 p.m. at a press conference in New Delhi. The jury will hold talks ahead of the declaration of awards. 

As per reports, Malayalam films namely ‘Nayattu’, ‘Minnal Murali’, and 'Meppadiyan’ have found a place in the list of nominations. Actor Joju George has also reportedly been nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance in ‘Nayattu’. 

Further, actors Madhavan and Anupam Kher are competing for Best Actor titles for their performances in the movies ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ and ‘Kashmir Files’ respectively.  

Meanwhile, reports state that there is a high probability for Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani to bag an award for SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’. 

In the Best Actress category, stiff competition is expected between Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and ‘Thalaivii’ respectively.