The ‘Sound of Cinema’ is resonating to the highest in the air of Goa, as the International Film Festival of India has stepped into the penultimate day of inauguration of its 56th journey from 20th to 28th November.

With a vision to surpass its own benchmarks of exclusivity and inclusivity set in previous years, IFFI 2025 has been meticulously sculpted into an unforgettable cinematic celebration. This edition promises some of the finest entertainment experiences imaginable today, events crafted with contemporary brilliance, cultural richness and the boundless spirit of storytelling that defines Indian and global cinema.

Read in Hindi: फिल्म प्रशंसकों के लिए एक बेमिसाल पड़ाव बन रहा है इफ्फी-2025

In this edition, IFFI will pay tribute to centenaries of legendary filmmakers and artists, including Guru Dutt, Raj Khosla, Ritwik Ghatak, P Bhanumathi, Bhupen Hazarika, and Salil Chowdhury. Salil Chowdhury’s Musafir and Ritwik Ghatak’s Subarnarekha will be shown at IFFI 2025. This year, legendary actor Rajinikanth will be honoured at the closing ceremony for completing 50 years in cinema.

Born in 1952, the International Film Festival of India stands tall as South Asia’s oldest and largest celebration of cinema. Jointly hosted by the National Film Development Corporation, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Entertainment Society of Goa, the festival has grown into a global cinematic powerhouse, where restored classics meet bold experiments, and legendary maestros share space with fearless first-timers.