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‘Dhurandhar,’ ‘Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1’ Among Indian Panorama Lineup at IFFI Goa
Aditya Dhar’s Hindi film “Dhurandhar” will open the Indian Panorama section at the 57th International Film Festival of India in Goa. Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1” is also selected, with both films in the Mainstream Cinema strand.
The 2026 selection includes 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films. A 12-member jury chose the features from 404 submissions, while a six-member jury selected the non-features from 358 entries; the feature programme spans 12 languages. Five films were shortlisted for the best debut director award, including Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Kashmiri and Hindi titles.
In short
- “Dhurandhar” will open IFFI’s Indian Panorama.
- “Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1” joins the Mainstream Cinema strand.
- The selection includes 25 features and 20 non-features.
Explained simply
The International Film Festival of India is an annual film event held in Goa, bringing together Indian and international films. Its Indian Panorama section presents a selection of Indian cinema, with films grouped into strands such as Mainstream Cinema.
The festival’s selections are made by juries from films submitted for consideration. This year’s feature programme covers 12 languages, alongside a separate programme of non-feature films, which includes works such as documentaries and short films.
The selection offers a snapshot of the range of films made in India and gives audiences a chance to see titles from different languages and styles. The debut director shortlist also highlights filmmakers beginning their careers.