The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa, on November 20, 2024. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju, and festival director Shekhar Kapur were among the dignitaries present.
The festival, which runs from November 20 to November 28, 2024, will showcase over 180 international titles from 81 countries, including 16 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 43 Asian premieres, and 109 Indian films. This year, the festival has a special segment dedicated to Goan films, with 14 films being screened.
One of the highlights of the festival is the world premiere of Prime Video’s first-ever celebrity chat show, “The Rana Daggubati Show,” which will feature a dazzling line-up of guests, including Nani, Dulquer Salmaan, and S.S. Rajamouli. The festival will also host the Asia premiere of the internationally acclaimed movie “The Mehta Boys,” directed by Boman Irani].
The 55th IFFI aims to celebrate global cinema and connect filmmakers with cinephiles to explore the art of filmmaking. It provides a platform for ambitious filmmakers, cineastes, and industry professionals to access excellent cinema from across the world.
