Indian Panorama Unveils Selection for 55th International Film Festival of India

New Delhi: The Indian Panorama, a flagship segment of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has announced its selection of 25 Feature Films and 20 Non-Feature Films for the 55th edition of the festival. This year’s showcase will highlight a diverse array of contemporary Indian cinema, with the selected films representing a broad spectrum from 384 contemporary feature films and 262 non-feature films.

The Jury has chosen “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar”, directed by Randeep Hooda, as the opening film for the Feature Films category. This selection marks a significant entry into the historical narrative of Indian cinema, celebrating the life and contributions of the freedom fighter.

For the Non-Feature Films category, “Ghar Jaisa Kuch”, directed by Harsh Sangani, has been selected as the opening film. This film reflects the innovative spirit of filmmakers who document and explore contemporary Indian values through various storytelling forms.

The Feature Film Jury, led by renowned director, actor, and screenwriter Dr. Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, consists of twelve esteemed members from the film industry. The jury includes:

• Manoj Joshi, Actor
• Susmita Mukherjee, Actor
• Himansu Sekhar Khatua, Film Director
• Oinam Gautam Singh, Film Director
• Ashuu Trikha, Film Director
• S.M. Patil, Film Director and Writer
• Neelaabh Kaul, Cinematographer and Film Director
• Susant Misra, Film Director
• Arun Kumar Bose, Ex HOD of Prasad Institute and Sound Engineer
• Ratnottama Sengupta, Writer and Editor
• Sameer Hanchate, Film Director
• Priya Krishnaswamy, Film Director

Selected Feature Films for Indian Panorama 2024:

1. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (Hindi) – Randeep Hooda
2. Kerebete (Kannada) – Gururaj B
3. Venkya (Kannada) – Sagar Puranik
4. Juiphool (Assamese) – Jadumoni Dutta
5. Mahavatar Narsimha (Hindi) – Ashwin Kumar
6. Jigarthanda Double X (Tamil) – Karthik Subbaraj
7. Aadujeevitham (VIAȚA CAPREI, The Goat Life) (Malayalam) – Blessy
8. Article 370 (Hindi) – Aditya Suhas Jambhale
9. Gypsy (Marathi) – Shashi Chandrakant Khandare
10. Srikanth (Hindi) – Tushar Hiranandani
11. Aamar Boss (Bengali) – Nandita Roy, Shiboprosad Mukherjee
12. Bramayugam (Malayalam) – Rahul Sadasivan
13. 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu (Telugu) – Nanda Kishore Emani
14. Rador Pakhi (Assamese) – Dr. Bobby Sarma Baruah
15. Gharat Ganpati (Marathi) – Navjyot Narendra Bandiwadekar
16. Raavsaheb (Marathi) – Nikhil Mahajan
17. Level Cross (Malayalam) – Arfaz Ayub
18. Karken (Galo) – Nending Loder
19. Bhootpori (Bengali) – Soukarya Ghosal
20. Onko Ki Kothin (Bengali) – Saurav Palodhi

Selected Non-Feature Films for Indian Panorama 2024:

The Non-Feature Film Jury, chaired by esteemed documentary filmmaker Shri Subbiah Nallamuthu, comprises six members, including:

• Rajnikant Acharya, Producer and Film Director
• Ronel Haobam, Film Director
• Usha Deshpande, Film Director and Producer
• Vandana Kohli, Film Director and Writer
• Mithunchandra Chaudhari, Film Director
• Shalini Shah, Film Director

1. 6-A Akash Ganga (Hindi) – Nirmal Chander
2. Amar Aaj Marega (Hindi) – Rajat Kariya
3. Amma’s Pride (Tamil) – Shiva Krish
4. Bahi – Tracing My Ancestors (Hindi) – Rachita Gorowala
5. Ballad of the Mountain (Hindi) – Tarun Jain
6. Battoo Ka Bulbula (Haryanvi) – Akshay Bhardwaj
7. Chanchisoa (Garo) – Elvachisa Ch Sangma, Dipankar Das
8. Flanders Di Zameen Vich (Punjabi) – Sachin
9. Ghar Jaisa Kuch (Ladakhi) – Harsh Sangani
10. Ghode Ki Sawari (Hindi) – Debjani Mukherjee
11. Google Matrimony (English) – Abhinav Athrey
12. Main Nida (Hindi) – Atul Pandey
13. Mo Bou, Mo Gaan (Oriya) – Subash Sahoo
14. Monihara (Bengali) – Subhadeep Biswas
15. P for Paparazzi (Hindi) – Divya Kharnare
16. Pillars of Progress: The Epic Story of Delhi Metro (English) – Satish Pande
17. Praan Pratishtha (Marathi) – Pankaj Sonawane
18. Roti Koon Banasi? (Rajasthani) – Chandan Singh
19. Saavat (Konkani) – Shivam Harmalkar, Santosh Shetkar
20. Sivatha Mann (Tamil) – Infant

The Indian Panorama segment of IFFI serves as a prestigious platform for showcasing the diverse landscape of Indian cinema, celebrating the creativity and innovation of filmmakers across the country. The 55th edition of IFFI promises to be a grand celebration of Indian storytelling, reflecting the rich tapestry of culture and contemporary issues in the nation.