IFFM 2024: Complete List Of Winners From Kartik Aaryan To Ram Charan

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) concluded with a star-studded awards ceremony celebrating the best in Indian cinema. Ram Charan and AR Rahman were honoured with top accolades for their remarkable contributions.

Kartik Aaryan won Best Actor for Chandu Champion, while Kabir Khan and Nithilan Swaminathan shared the Best Director award for Chandu Champion and Maharaja, respectively.

12th Fail by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Laapataa Ladies by Kiran Rao received special recognition for their impact on Indian cinema. Here’s the full list of winners from the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), held from August 15 to August 25, 2024:

* Excellence in Cinema: AR Rahman
* Ambassador of Indian Art & Culture: Ram Charan
* Equality in Cinema: Dunki
* Diversity Champion: Rasika Dugal
* Disruptor in Cinema: Adarsh Gourav
* Breakout Film of the Year: Amar Singh Chamkila
* Short Film Competition: The Vegemite Sandwich (Special Mention: Echo)
* Best Documentary: Trolley Times
* Best Film from the Subcontinent: The Red Suitcase (Nepal)
* Best Series: Kohhra
* Best Actor in a Series: Arjun Mathur (Made In Heaven Season 2)
* Best Actress in a Series: Nimisha Sajayan (Poacher)
* Best Film (Critics Choice): Laapata Ladies
* Best Director (Critics Choice): Dominic Sangma (Rimdogittanga – Rapture)
* Best Performance of the Year (Critics): Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)

Jury Awards:
* Best Actress: Parvathy Thiruvothu (Ullozhukku – Undercurrent)
* Best Actor: Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion)
* Best Director: Kabir Khan (Chandu Champion) and Nithilan Swaminathan (Maharaja)
* Best Film: 12th Fail
The event celebrated outstanding contributions and highlighted exceptional talents in Indian cinema.