The 2026 Chetak Screen Awards celebrated a landmark year for Indian cinema, with the high-octane epic Dhurandhar emerging as the night’s most decorated title. While Dhurandhar dominated the technical and performance categories with a staggering 14 trophies, the critically acclaimed Homebound secured the prestigious Best Film award.
Major Category Winners
The night’s top honors were distributed among the industry’s most impactful performances and directorial visions:
- Best Film: Homebound
- Best Director: Aditya Dhar (Dhurandhar)
- Best Actor (Male): Ranveer Singh (Dhurandhar)
- Best Actor (Female): Yami Gautam Dhar (Haq)
- Best Supporting Actor (Male): Akshaye Khanna (Dhurandhar)
- Best Supporting Actor (Female): Shalini Vatsa (Homebound)
Dhurandhar’s Technical Clean Sweep
The production scale of Dhurandhar was recognized across nearly every technical department, setting a new benchmark for the ceremony.
- Action & Visuals: Aejaz Gulab and the international team won for Best Action, while the film also took home Best Special Effects (Envision VFX/Philm CGI) and Best Cinematography.
- Sound & Music: The film secured Best Background Score and Best Sound Design.
- Craft: Additional wins included Best Editing, Best Production Design, Best Costume, and Best Hairstyling and Make-Up.
Music and Writing Honors
The musical landscape was dominated by Saiyaara and Ul Julool Ishq, while Homebound was praised for its narrative depth.
- Best Song: “Title Track” – Saiyaara
- Best Lyrics: Gulzar – Ul Julool Ishq
- Best Playback (Male/Female): Faheem Abdullah and Shreya Ghoshal for the Saiyaara title track.
- Best Writing (Story/Screenplay): Basharat Peer, Neeraj Ghaywan, and Sumit Roy (Homebound).
Breakthrough and OTT Awards
The awards also highlighted emerging talent and excellence in streaming:
- Breakthrough Debut: Shazia Iqbal (Dhadak 2) won for directing, while Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda (Saiyaara) swept the new actor categories.
- OTT Dominance: Stolen was the big winner in the digital space, winning Best OTT Film, Best Director (Karan Tejpal), and Best Actor (Abhishek Banerjee). Sanya Malhotra was named Best Actor (Female) for her performance in
