Kochi: The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held in Goa, will also celebrate Malayalam cinema by honouring legendary actor Prem Nazir and showcasing films made by a new generation of filmmakers.
A special attraction for Malayalam film lovers will be the screening of Thulabharam, a film featuring legendary actor Prem Nazir. The screening is part of the festival’s celebration of great personalities in Indian cinema. It will give people a chance to watch films that made a lasting mark on Indian cinema.
The film Sarvam Maya, directed by Akhil Sathyan and starring Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, Riya Shibu and Priety Mukundan, will also be screened at the festival. The film has been selected for the Indian Panorama feature-film section. It tells the story of Prabhendu, a musician who does not believe in God but develops an unusual relationship with the spirit of a young woman.
Two more Malayalam films, Ottanjaavalmaram (A Lone Jamun Tree), directed by Shruthi Sharanyam, and Ajayante Maranam: Oru Case Study, directed by Sreehari Haridas, will also be shown in the New Horizon section. An 11-minute Malayalam short film called Switch Off, directed by Sandeep Francis, will be screened in another category. The film Half, directed by Samjad, a filmmaker from Keralam, will also be shown in the Gala Premieres section. These films show the different kinds of stories Malayalam filmmakers are making.
Malayalam film personalities will also take part in special programmes at the festival. Actor and filmmaker Basil Joseph will join a discussion about how films tell stories about gods, superheroes and imaginary worlds. Popular singer K.S. Chithra will lead a special programme remembering famous singers Asha Bhosle and S. Janaki and their songs.
The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026. This year’s theme is “Stories without Borders”. Films and filmmakers from India and other countries will come together at the festival. People who love films will also get a chance to watch movies from different parts of the world and learn about different cultures.
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