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The appointment marks a significant new chapter for Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, with a renewed emphasis on programming, audience experience, industry engagement and the
Films such as Kantara, Hanu-Man, Hanuman Ansh, Laalo and Mahavatar Narsimha show how mythology, spirituality, regional culture and word-of-mouth can shape theatrical success. Their journeys also point to new possibilities for Indian animation and culturally rooted storytelling.
Mirzapur: The Movie has reported ₹28.75 crore on Day 1 and ₹32.50 crore on Day 2, taking its featured two-day total to ₹61.25 crore. The early figures underline the theatrical potential of the popular streaming franchise while remaining subject to box-office classification and verification.
Mirzapur: The Movie has reported ₹29.70 crore in India gross and ₹24.75 crore in India net on Day 1. Released on 4 September 2026, the theatrical adaptation has opened strongly on the strength of its established franchise audience.
Pushpa 2: The Rule remains the fastest among the films highlighted by DPIFF to cross the ₹1,000 crore worldwide milestone, reaching it in six days. The comparison also places Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Baahubali 2, Kalki 2898 AD and KGF Chapter 2 among Indian cinema’s biggest global theatrical performers.
September 2026 is set to bring a diverse theatrical lineup across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and international cinema. From Mirzapur: The Movie and Sardar 2 to Resident Evil, Practical Magic 2 and Avengers: Endgame Encore, the month spans multiple genres and audience segments.
Lanterns Episode 3 averaged 10 million global viewers in its first three days, including 7 million in the US. The result marks a series high and follows more than 20 million worldwide views for the pilot.
DPIFF marked Krishna Janmashtami with wishes for love, hope, positivity and peace, while acknowledging the enduring influence of Lord Krishna’s stories on Indian culture and cinema. The festival’s message highlights the continuing connection between mythology, visual storytelling and India’s creative traditions.
A cinematic journey from KAB Studios, now presented through the DPIFF Film Release Program There are roads that take us from one place to another—and
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