NIFFA - Venkya & Daddu Zindabad film screenings!

About NIFFA: National Indian Film Festival of Australia 2026 Perth: 16–19 April 2026 The National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) returns in 2026, continuing its journey as Australia’s leading platform celebrating the breadth and diversity of Indian cinema. NIFFA brings together a curated selection of films from across India, spanning languages, regions, and styles. From mainstream spectacles to bold independent voices, the festival showcases stories that reflect the depth, complexity, and evolving identity of Indian filmmaking today. The Perth chapter will be hosted at the State Library of Western Australia, featuring a curated line up of screenings, special presentations, and conversations. Join us for the screening of: 1) Venkya Director: Sagar Puranik Cast: Sagar Puranik Duration: 1 hr 55 mins Language: Kannada Synopsis: In the chaotic city of Hubballi, small-time goon Venkya faces financial ruin and a bedridden father. His only hope is to find his estranged brother, Ganya, in exchange for property rights. Using social media, Venkya tracks Ganya’s impact on various communities. His journey takes him across India, exposing him to the country’s rich cultural diversity. Venkya’s journey evolves into a quest for self-discovery and redemption. Ultimately, he confronts the culmination of his odyssey, reflecting on the enduring bonds of family and humanity. 2) Daddu Zindabad (Long live grandpa) Director: Samar Jain Cast: Durgesh Kumar, Pranjal Pateriya, Sumanto Chattopadhyay, Ashutosh Pandey, Manju Thavnani Duration: 22 mins Language: Hindi Synopsis: In a village entrenched in caste discrimination, Vishnu must defy years of silence, oppressive traditions, and entrenched power structures to fulfil his grandfather’s dying wish—to be cremated at the village’s only cremation ground, controlled by the Upper Caste.