Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 winners list: The 8th Critics’ Choice Awards 2026, organised by the Film Critics Guild, celebrated the finest achievements in Indian cinema, web series and short films on Tuesday evening. The night belonged largely to the critically acclaimed drama Homebound, which dominated the feature film categories with an impressive four-award sweep.
The film walked away with Best Film, while its director, Neeraj Ghaywan, won Best Director for his work on the project. Actor Vishal Jethwa took home the Best Actor award for his performance, while Shalini Vatsa earned Best Supporting Actress.
Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 winners list
In the Best Actress category, Priyanka Bose received the honour for her powerful role in Agra. Meanwhile, veteran performer Pasupathy secured the Best Supporting Actor trophy for his role in Bison Kaalamaadan.
Scroll down to check out the full list of winners for the 8th Critics’ Choice Awards 2026!
Short films
- Best film: Maaybaapache Aashirwaad (Blessings)
- Best director: Apurva Bardapurkar – Maaybaapache Aashirwaad (Blessings)
- Best actor: Sunny Hinduja – That’s A Wrap
- Best actress: Sheeba Chaddha – Nighiyaan Chhavan (Warm Shadows)
- Best writing: Apurva Bardapurkar – Maaybaapache Aashirwaad (Blessings)
- Best cinematography: Saurabh Suman – Aasmaani Jhoola (The Giant Wheel of Life)
Web series
- Best web series: Black Warrant
- Best director: Vikramaditya Motwane, Satyanshu Singh, Arkesh Ajay, Rohin Raveendran Nair, and Ambiecka Pandit – Black Warrant
- Best actor: Jaideep Ahlawat – Paatal Lok S2
- Best supporting actor: Rahul Bhat – Black Warrant
- Best supporting actress: Tillotama Shome – Paatal Lok S2
- Best writing: Satyanshu Singh and Arkesh Ajay – Black Warrant
Feature films
- Best film: Homebound
- Best director: Neeraj Ghaywan – Homebound
- Best actor: Vishal Jethwa – Homebound
- Best actress: Priyanka Bose – Agra
- Best supporting actor: Pasupathy – Bison Kaalamaadan
- Best supporting actress: Shalini Vatsa – Homebound
- Best writing: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade – Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears)
- Best cinematography: Sunil Borkar – Jugnuma (The Fable)
- Best editing: Chaman Chakko – Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Gender sensitivity award: Sthal (A Match)
Documentary
Best documentary: I, Poppy
Special award
Extraordinary contribution to cinema: Farida Jalal