17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) Awards

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The 17th edition of BIFFes concluded in Bengaluru, celebrating global and local cinema with a focus on women’s empowerment.

17th edition of BIFF

Best Indian Film: The Marathi film Sabar Bonda, directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, won the top honor in the Indian Cinema competition.
Best Kannada Film: Vanya, directed by Badiger Devendra, was adjudged the best film in the Kannada segment. The movie depicts a father and daughter’s struggle to protect their forest from corporate and political exploitation.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Renowned music composer and lyricist Hamsalekha was honored for his massive contribution to the industry.

Other Notable Winners:

Indian Cinema: Malayalam films Moham and Kaadu took second and third places, respectively.
Kannada Cinema: Nam Saali (2nd place) and Ravana Rajyadalli Navadampatigalu (3rd place).
Special Mentions: Gondhal (Marathi) won the FIPRESCI Award; The Republic of Pipolipinas (Philippines) received a Special Jury Mention.

Festival Statistics:

Duration: 8 days (began January 29, 2026).
Scale: Screened 300 films from 70 countries.
Attendance: Witnessed a footfall of over 1 lakh people.
Theme: “Stree Yendare Ashte Sake” (Is it enough to be a woman?), focusing on women’s empowerment.

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