Ahmedabad, Sept. 22 -- The 72nd National Film Awards saw veteran actor Mammootty receive a standing ovation as he won his fourth National Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Bramayugam.'

The award ceremony was held at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity. This year, the National Film Awards ceremony was held outside New Delhi for the first time.

Mammootty won the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Kodumon Potti in Rahul Sadasivan's Bramayugam. The Malayalam film, known for its black-and-white visuals, received praise for its storytelling and performances.

The latest win adds another National Award to Mammootty's long list of honours. He previously won Best Actor three times. His first win came in 1989 for Oru Vad...