The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded thrice at 52nd National Film Awards in 2004, 54th National Film Awards in 2006 and lately in 57th National Film Awards in 2009. Per Constitution of India, Konkani language is among the languages specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. There was no separate category for Konkani at the 13th Awards, and Nirmon was awarded under the Marathi category.
| List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film(s) | Producer(s) | Director(s) | Citation |
| 1965 |
Nirmon | Frank Fernand | A. Salam | |
| 2004 |
Aleesha | Rajendra Talak Creations | Rajendra Talak |
For its concern about pollution and protection at the same time exposing corruption. |
| 2006 |
Antarnad | Rajendra Talak Creations | Rajendra Talak |
For a sensitive portrayal of an artist and her conflicting relationship with her daughter. |
| 2009 |
Paltadacho Munis | NFDC | Laxmikant Shetgaonkar |
For the simplicity and humanism of dealing with a person the world calls insane. |
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