The National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) will return in July 2026 with an expanded program, building on its 2025 debut and bringing a wider selection of Indian films to Australian audiences.
The festival will run from 2 to 5 July, with Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo hosting 17 films across four days. Screenings will include works in Manipuri, Hindi, Assamese, Malayalam, Tamil, Odia, Kannada, Marathi and English, reflecting the diversity of Indian cinema.
A Red Carpet Opening Night Gala is scheduled for Thursday, 2 July at 6pm, followed by a screening of Boong at 7pm. The film centres on a schoolboy navigating racial tensions and border challenges in Manipur as he attempts to reunite his family.
Organisers say the 2026 program builds on last year’s introduction of the festival in Australia, with a stronger line-up spanning independent productions and mainstream titles. The selection includes feature films, documentaries and special presentations, with several screenings paired with short films.
Among the titles is Manthan, which follows a veterinarian working to establish a dairy co-operative in rural India, set against the backdrop of the White Revolution. Newton’s 3rd Law will have its world premiere, marking a milestone for producer Dr Bharati Reddy in her first feature film investment.
Other films in the program include Aranya Prahari, focusing on Indigenous communities protecting the endangered Amur Falcon, and Courage, which tells the story of a couple confronting a life-threatening health crisis in Mumbai.
The line-up also features Achappa’s Album, a time-travel story exploring family relationships, and Gottipua: Beyond Borders, which examines a traditional dance form from eastern India and its cultural roots.
Festival organisers have positioned NIFFA as a platform for both established and emerging voices in Indian cinema, with a focus on connecting Australian audiences with a broad range of stories and perspectives.
Tickets for the festival are now available, with audiences able to choose from screenings across the four-day program.
The festival is presented in partnership with the Australian Centre for Indian Cinema and NDTV, continuing efforts to build links between the Indian and Australian screen sectors.
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