Nominations for Indian film festival in Melbourne 2023 unveiled

The nominations for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 have been unveiled, with 'Darlings', 'Kantara', 'Agra', 'The Storyteller', 'Sita Ramam', and 'Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2' leading the film nominations. In the series category, 'Jubilee' and 'Trial By Fire' take the lead in nominations.
The nominations for the eagerly awaited awards have been released by the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The biggest Indian film festival held outside of India, IFFM continues to enthrall viewers everywhere. The festival is pleased to welcome Bruce Beresford, an Australian director best known for helming classic movies like "Driving Miss Daisy" and "The Contract," as a new member of its elite jury panel this year.
The IFFM advisory committee, after meticulous consideration of hundreds of films and series from across Indian cinema, has finalized the nominations for films and series released between 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2023. Leading the pack in the film categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Actress, are notable productions such as 'Darlings,' 'Monica O My Darling,' 'Ponniyin Selvan,' and 'Kantara.' The nominations reflect the diversity and richness of Indian cinema, acknowledging both the blockbusters and the indie gems on the same platform.
'Trial By Fire,' 'Jubilee,' and 'Delhi Crime Season 2' have received the most nominations in the OTT category. These amazing shows have had a big impact thanks to their gripping stories, top-notch acting, and astounding production quality. Only series on OTT platforms that can be accessed in the Australian market have been taken into consideration for nominations.