Rishab Shetty, Dulquer Salmaan And Vijay Varma Lead Star-Studded IFFM 2026 Opening
The 17th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) got underway on August 13 with a star-studded opening press conference that brought together some of the biggest names from across Indian cinema. Actors Rishab Shetty, Dulquer Salmaan and Vijay Varma were among those in attendance, alongside Manushi Chhillar, singer Nikhita Gandhi and Dolly Singh. The gathering also saw filmmakers Nikkhil Advani, Vikram Phadnis, R. Gowtham, Kaizad Gustad and RS Prasanna in attendance, along with the cast of Lala and Poppy. The event set the tone for a festival that continues to position Indian cinema as a diverse, multilingual and increasingly global cultural force. Rishab Shetty celebrates Kannada cinema on the global stage For Rishab Shetty, the festival offered an opportunity to represent Kannada cinema at an international platform. The actor-filmmaker, whose work has helped bring stories rooted in Karnataka’s folklore and traditions to audiences well beyond the region, spoke about the significance of seeing Kannada cinema receive recognition overseas. “I feel proud to be here. They’ve invited me here to represent Kannada cinema, …









