Artists such as Rishab Shetty, Dulquer Salmaan, Kirti Kulhari, Vijay Varma, and Rasika Dugal bagged awards in various categories. Meanwhile, veteran actress Rekha was honored with the ‘Excellence in Cinema’ award. Additionally, Rani Mukerji received a special honor for completing 30 years in the film industry.

Full Winners List of IFFM 2026

Best Film: Loka Chapter 1: Chandra

Best Film - Special Mention: The Great Shamsuddin Family

Best Indie Film: Rima Das (Not a Hero)

Special Mention - Indie Film: Kikran D Phull (Babool Ke Phool)

Best Director: Rishab Shetty (Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1)

Best Actor: Dulquer Salmaan (Kaantha)

Best Actress: Kirti Kulhari (Full Plate)

Best Film from the Subcontinent: No Good Men - Shahrbanoo Sadat

Best Documentary Film: Flying Tigers - Madhushree Dutta

People's Choice Award: Saiyara

Equality in Cinema Award: Sitaare Zameen Par

Special Mention (Equality in Cinema): Simran Mangeshkar - Sitaare Zameen Par

Rainbow Storyteller Award: Lala and Poppy

Short Film Competition (Australia): Mitti Ka Vajan

Short Film Competition (India): Jo Ki Baari

Best Actor (Series): Vijay Varma (Matka King)

Best Actress (Series): Rasika Dugal (Delhi Crime 3)

Best Series: Freedom at Midnight, Season 2

Artist of Distinction: Pankaj Tripathi

Special Recognition: Rani Mukerji (For completing 30 years in cinema)

Leadership in Cinema: Rishab Shetty

Excellence in Cinema: Rekha

IFFM gives global recognition to Indian cinema.
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is one of the major Indian film festivals held outside India. It showcases films from various parts of India and the Indian subcontinent.

The festival honors not only major stars and films but also emerging filmmakers, independent cinema, and stories from diverse communities. This year's list of winners reflects this very diversity of Indian cinema.

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