The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has revealed its 2026 winners, with several Indian films and artistes taking home honours. Rishab Shetty, Dulquer Salmaan, Kirti Kulhari, Vijay Varma and Rasika Dugal were among the winners. Veteran actress Rekha was presented with the Excellence in Cinema award, while Rani Mukerji was honoured for completing 30 years in the film industry. Here’s a look at the complete list of winners of IFFM 2026.
A look at IFFM 2026 winner list
Best Film: Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Best Film – Special Mention: The Great Shamshuddin Family
Best Indie Film – Not a Hero – Rima Das
Special Mention – Indie Film: Kikkran De Phull (Flowers of Acacia)
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: Saiyaara
Equality in Cinema Award, presented by La Trobe: Sitaare Zameen Par
Special Mention – Equality in Cinema: Simran Mangeshkar – Sitaare Zameen Par
Rainbow Storyteller Award: Lala and Poppy
Short Film Competition (Australia): The Weight of Soil
Short Film Competition (India): Jo’s Turn
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: 30 Years of Rani Mukerji
Leadership in Cinema: Rishab Shetty
Excellence in Cinema: Rekha
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