Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Kamal Haasan: Amaran's IFFI Nomination "Will Echo Worldwide"
A new movie about a brave Indian soldier named Major Mukund Varadarajan, called 'Amaran', has been chosen to be shown at a big film festival in India called IFFI.
It's so special that it's nominated for a top award, the Golden Peacock, and it will be the very first movie shown in one of the festival's special sections, the Indian Panorama.
The famous actor Kamal Haasan is very happy about this.
He said the movie tells a story that is like India's soul, and now many people all over the world will get to see it.
The festival is happening in Goa, and many movies from different parts of India will be there.
This movie is directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy and stars Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi.
'Amaran', a Tamil action-war drama based on Major Mukund Varadarajan's life, has been nominated for the Golden Peacock Award at the 56th IFFI.
The film will also serve as the opening feature film in the Indian Panorama section of the festival.
IFFI is scheduled to take place in Goa from November 20 to 28.
Kamal Haasan expressed his delight, stating that the film's story, which has "stirred India's soul," will now "echo worldwide."
The Indian Panorama section features diverse films reflecting India's linguistic and cultural richness, with 'Amaran' selected from a large number of entries.
- Who
- Kamal Haasan, the team of the film 'Amaran', Major Mukund Varadarajan
- What
- 'Amaran' nominated for the Golden Peacock Award and selected as the opening film in the Indian Panorama section at the 56th IFFI.
- When
- November 20-28 (IFFI dates)
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- The film is based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan and is recognized for its storytelling and representation of India's soul.
- Film
- Amaran
- Event
- 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
- Festival Dates
- November 20 - 28
- Location
- Goa
- Nominations
- Golden Peacock Award (International Competition), Opening Film (Indian Panorama)
- Subject
- Life of Major Mukund Varadarajan
- Director
- Rajkumar Periyasamy
- Lead Actors
- Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi