Rishab, Dulquer Shine at IFFM 2026; Rekha Honoured for Lifetime Excellence
What Happened
The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026 announced its winners, with Rishab Shetty winning Best Director for Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 and Dulquer Salmaan winning Best Actor for Kaantha. Veteran actress Rekha received the prestigious Excellence in Cinema honour, while Rani Mukerji was recognised for completing 30 years in the film industry.
Key Takeaways
Indian cinema's regional and diverse storytelling continued to dominate the global stage, with films such as Kantara, Kaantha and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra taking top honours, while Rekha's award celebrated a decades-long contribution to Indian cinema.