GOA: The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to highlight the richness and diversity of Malayalam cinema, bringing together its celebrated legacy and emerging filmmaking talent in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026.
From honouring legendary Malayalam actor Prem Nazir to showcasing contemporary films by a new generation of filmmakers, the festival will offer a wide-ranging representation of the Malayalam film industry.
One of the major attractions for Malayalam cinema enthusiasts will be the centenary tribute featuring Thulabharam, a film associated with Prem Nazir. The screening is part of IFFI’s broader initiative to commemorate the birth centenaries of prominent personalities who have made significant contributions to Indian cinema.
Contemporary Malayalam cinema will feature prominently through Sarvam Maya, directed by Akhil Sathyan and starring Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, Riya Shibu and Priety Mukundan. Selected for the Indian Panorama feature-film section, the supernatural drama explores themes of faith, love and self-discovery through the story of Prabhendu, an atheist musician who develops an unusual connection with the spirit of a young woman.
The Indian Panorama’s New Horizon section will also showcase two Malayalam films: Ottanjaavalmaram (A Lone Jamun Tree), directed by Shruthi Sharanyam, and Ajayante Maranam: Oru Case Study,
