Indian Panorama 2025 selections announced for 56th IFFI; 'Amaran' to open feature section
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry announced on 8 November 2025 the Indian Panorama 2025 selection of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films for the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa, with the Tamil film 'Amaran' as the opening feature film.
Summary
Indian Panorama, the flagship section of IFFI organised by the National Film Development Corporation, will open its non-feature section with the Hindi film 'Kakori'. The 25 feature films include 5 from mainstream cinema, 5 films were nominated for the Best Debut Director award, and 5 web series were nominated for the Best Web-Series (OTT) Award 2025. The 56th IFFI runs from 20 to 28 November 2025 in Panaji.
Key facts
- Feature films
- 25 (5 mainstream)
- Non-feature films
- 20
- Opening feature
- Amaran (Tamil)
- Opening non-feature
- Kakori (Hindi)
- Festival
- 56th IFFI, 20â28 Nov 2025, Panaji
- Organiser
- NFDC
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which film was chosen as the opening feature film of Indian Panorama 2025 at the 56th IFFI?
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Correct answer: A â Amaran (Tamil)
'Amaran' (Tamil) is the opening feature film and 'Kakori' (Hindi) the opening non-feature film of Indian Panorama 2025.
How many feature films were selected for Indian Panorama 2025?
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Correct answer: B â 25
Indian Panorama 2025 selected 25 feature films (including 5 from mainstream cinema) and 20 non-feature films.
Where and when is the 56th International Film Festival of India being held?
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Correct answer: D â Panaji, 20â28 November 2025
The I&B Ministry said the 56th IFFI would be held from 20 to 28 November 2025 in Panaji, Goa.