NIFFA 2026
The National Indian Film Festival of Australia is the first and only national celebration of Indian cinema, and the largest national celebration of Indian cinema anywhere outside India.
The NIFFA Adelaide 2026 edition brings the best of contemporary Indian cinema to The Mercury, with a curated program celebrating the richness, diversity and global impact of one of the world’s most dynamic film industries.
Featuring Australian premieres, red carpet moments and special screenings, NIFFA offers audiences a vibrant celebration of cinema, culture and community.
Boong
- Fri, Jun 5
Director: Lakshmipriya Devi Run Time: 94 min. Rating: M Release Year: 2025 Language: Manipuri
Starring: Angom Sanamatum, Bala Hijam, Gugun Kipgen, Hamom Sadananda, Vikram Kochhar
In the valley of Manipur, Boong (*a little boy) plans to surprise his mother with a gift. In...
Gottipua: Beyond Borders
- Sat, Jun 6
Director: Chintn Parekh Run Time: 137 min. Rating: CTC Language: English, Hindi, Odia
Gottipua: Beyond Borders explores a rare and indigenous dance tradition from Eastern India, where young boys dress up...
Manthan
- Sat, Jun 6
Director: Govind Nihalan Run Time: 144 min. Rating: CTC Language: Hindi
Starring: Abha Dhulia, Anant Nag, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Girish Karnad, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil
A young veterinary surgeon, Dr. Rao, who makes a visit to a village, where he intends to commence...
Chambal Paar
- Sat, Jun 6
Director: Devendra Singh Parmar, Sanjeev Rajsingh Parmar Run Time: 151 min. Rating: CTC Language: Hindi
Starring: Vijay Raaz
An Indian living in Australia visits his homeland in rural north India with his Australian friend Jack and...
Magazine
- Sun, Jun 7
Director: Shubham Sanjay Shevade Run Time: 139 min. Rating: CTC Language: Marathi
Starring: Atul Parchure, Dr. Nilesh Mane, Kishore Kadam, Raghav Vartak, Shivaji Satam, Sudarshan Deshmukh, Vedika Kulkarni
Magazine follows a restless, cinephile city boy who visits his ancestral village in search of something to feel....
Courage
- Sun, Jun 7
Run Time: 130 min. Rating: CTC
In the bustling streets of Mumbai, Rani and Jaydeep, reunited after 10 years, rekindle their bittersweet college romance....
Bandar: Monkey In A Cage
- Sun, Jun 7
Director: Anurag Kashyap Run Time: 170 min. Rating: UC15+ Release Year: 2026 Language: Hindi, Marathi, English
Starring: Bobby Deol, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jeetendra Joshi, Saba Azad, Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi
TV star Samar’s life spirals when his ex Gayatri accuses him of rape after he blocks contact with...