Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Ajanta–Ellora International Film Festival 2026 Announced
The Ajanta–Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF) is happening from January 28 to February 1, 2026, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
It will show many great movies from India and other countries.
There will be awards like the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award and the Suvarna Kailas Best Film Award.
People can watch movies, learn from experts, and join discussions.
The festival is organized by several groups and supported by the Indian and Maharashtra governments.
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the films and events.
The Ajanta–Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF) will be held from January 28 to February 1, 2026, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The festival will feature national and international films, with participation from artists worldwide.
Organized by Nath Group, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, and Marathwada Art, Culture and Film Foundation, with government cooperation.
Highlights include the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award, Suvarna Kailas Best Film Award, and various sections like Indian Cinema Competition and World Cinema Section.
Events will include retrospectives, tributes, masterclasses, special lectures, panel discussions, and poster exhibitions.
- Who
- Organized by Nath Group, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Marathwada Art, Culture and Film Foundation, with cooperation from the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra
- What
- Ajanta–Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF) 2026
- When
- January 28 to February 1, 2026
- Where
- Rukmini Auditorium (MGM Campus) and INOX Theatre, Prozone Mall, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Why
- To bring acclaimed national and international films to cinema lovers in Marathwada
- Event Name
- Ajanta–Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF)
- Dates
- January 28 to February 1, 2026
- Venues
- Rukmini Auditorium (MGM Campus) and INOX Theatre, Prozone Mall, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Organizers
- Nath Group, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Marathwada Art, Culture and Film Foundation
- Participants
- National and international artists
- Awards
- Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award, Suvarna Kailas Best Film Award
- Sections
- Indian Cinema Competition, World Cinema Section, retrospectives, tributes, masterclasses, special lectures, special screenings, panel discussions, poster exhibitions