Archive · 7 Aug 2025
TIFF 2025 Lineup Includes Gurjar's Film, Kashyap's "Bandar"
Several movies are set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025.
Director Jitank Singh Gurjar's film, "In Search Of The Sky," is one of them.
Another director, Anurag Kashyap, has decided to show his new film, "Bandar," at TIFF instead of the Cannes Film Festival.
"Bandar" features actors like Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra.
This change reflects how film festivals are competing to get the first showings of popular movies.
Bobby Deol's career is also getting a boost with his role in "Bandar."
Director Jitank Singh Gurjar's "In Search Of The Sky" selected for Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Anurag Kashyap will premiere his new film "Bandar" at TIFF, not Cannes.
"Bandar" stars Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, and others, and is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi.
The move to TIFF is seen as part of a trend of festivals competing for premiere rights.
Bobby Deol's career renaissance continues with "Bandar".
- Who
- Jitank Singh Gurjar, Anurag Kashyap, Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra
- What
- Several films, including "In Search Of The Sky" and "Bandar", are set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- When
- TIFF 2025
- Where
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Why
- Filmmakers are choosing TIFF for premieres due to its growing influence and audience reach; there's a 'Festival War' for premiere rights.
Cannes Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival Preference
Cannes Film Festival
Long considered the pinnacle of auteur-driven cinema.
Toronto International Film Festival
TIFF's growing global influence and audience reach have made it an increasingly strategic choice for filmmakers.
- Film
- "In Search Of The Sky"
- Director
- Jitank Singh Gurjar
- Film
- "Bandar"
- Director
- Anurag Kashyap
- Starring
- Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra
- Producer
- Nikhil Dwivedi
- Festival
- Toronto International Film Festival