Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Niri9 International Film Festival Concludes in Hyderabad
The Niri9 International Film Festival ended on January 11, 2026, in Hyderabad.
It was a two-day event where people watched and talked about many different kinds of movies, like feature films, short films, and documentaries.
The festival gave awards to the best films and actors.
The Assamese movie Juiphool won the top prize for the best feature film.
There was also a big discussion about how movies can help make the world better.
Important people from the movie industry and government were there to celebrate the event.
The Niri9 International Film Festival concluded on January 11, 2026, in Hyderabad, showcasing diverse films and fostering creative exchange.
Juiphool, an Assamese feature film, won the Dr Zubeen Garg Memorial Best Feature Film Award.
Rajesh Touchriver was named Best Director for Dahini – The Witch, which also won awards for cinematography, editing, and make-up.
The festival featured a panel discussion on cinema as a tool for social change, independent filmmaking, and digital storytelling.
Awards were given to Ghar (Second Best Feature Film), Dahini – The Witch (Third Best Feature Film), and Kuhipath (Jury Special Award).
- Who
- Filmmakers, artists, cinema lovers, and dignitaries including Shri M Dana Kishore, Smt C Priyanka, VN Aditya, Ashok Kumar, and Ajitah Surabhi
- What
- The conclusion of the Niri9 International Film Festival
- When
- January 10-11, 2026
- Where
- Hyderabad, at Prasad Film Labs and Raj Bhavan Samskruti Auditorium
- Why
- To celebrate and showcase diverse films, foster creative exchange, and spark meaningful dialogue
- Event
- Niri9 International Film Festival
- Dates
- January 10-11, 2026
- Locations
- Prasad Film Labs and Raj Bhavan Samskruti Auditorium, Hyderabad
- Best Feature Film
- Juiphool (Assamese)
- Best Director
- Rajesh Touchriver (Dahini – The Witch)
- Best Actor (Male)
- Bishnu Khargoria
- Best Actor (Female)
- Akanksha Yadav
- Child Artistes
- Nihar Kashyap, Sanidul Islam, Manik Ali (Kuhipath)