The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne honoured Rishab Shetty as Best Director for *Kantara* and veteran actor Rekha with the Excellence in Cinema award.
IFFM 2026 winners were announced on Friday
Aug 14, 2026
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What's the storyThe 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) celebrated a diverse range of films and performances from India and the subcontinent, and announced its winners.
The festival recognized both mainstream stars and independent filmmakers, with Rishab Shetty winning Best Director for Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1.
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