The Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 brought together some of the finest talents in Indian cinema and web series, with Homebound and Black Warrant emerging as the biggest highlights of the night.
‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, turned out to be the top winner among films. It picked up four major awards, including Best Film and Best Director. Vishal Jethwa won Best Actor for his performance, while Shalini Vatsa took home Best Supporting Actress.
On the OTT side, ‘Black Warrant’ made a strong impact by winning multiple awards, including Best Web Series. The show was praised for its storytelling and performances, with Rahul Bhat winning Best Supporting Actor.
Several other performances also stood out this year. Priyanka Bose won Best Actress for Agra, while Pasupathy was awarded Best Supporting Actor for Bison Kaalamaadan.
In the web series categories, Jaideep Ahlawat received Best Actor for Paatal Lok Season 2, and Monika Panwar won Best Actress for Khauf. Tillotama Shome was recognised as Best Supporting Actress for her role in Paatal Lok Season 2.
Organised by the Film Critics Guild along with WPP Motion Entertainment, the awards celebrate excellence in films, web series, documentaries, and short films. The winners are chosen by critics, focusing on strong storytelling and meaningful performances.
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