Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Vietnamese Film Wins Best Feature at IFFI
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa ended with a big celebration.
A Vietnamese film called 'Skin of Youth,' directed by Ash Mayfair, won the top prize, the Golden Peacock, for being the best feature film.
The story is about a transgender sex worker and a cage fighter in 1990s Saigon.
The jury loved the movie for its beautiful pictures, great acting, and moving story.
The festival also honored actor Rajnikanth for his 50 years in acting.
They remembered actors who passed away this year and gave awards to other films and actors.
Many famous actors were there, and there was a special show celebrating the culture of Northeast India.
Rajinikanth's family, including his wife and daughters, were present at the event.
Aishwarya Rajinikanth's film 'Lal Salaam' was also screened at the festival.
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui praised IFFI for maintaining its credibility in promoting cinema.
Vietnamese film 'Skin of Youth' directed by Ash Mayfair won the Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film at the 56th IFFI in Goa.
The film explores the romance between a transgender sex worker and an underground cage fighter in 1990s Saigon.
The jury praised the film for its captivating cinematography, bold production design, and extraordinary performances.
Actor Rajnikanth was honored for his 50 years in the film industry, receiving a shawl and memento from the Goa Chief Minister.
Other awards included Best Debut Director for Karan Singh Tyagi, Best Director for Santosh Davakhar, and special jury awards for various films and actors.
- Who
- Ash Mayfair (director), Rajnikanth (honoree), various award winners, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Aishwarya Rajinikanth
- What
- 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) closing ceremony
- When
- Friday evening, November 28, 2025
- Where
- Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa
- Why
- To award the best films and honor notable contributions to Indian cinema
Supporters of IFFI
Critics of IFFI
Promotion of Local Films
Supporters of IFFI
IFFI is praised for promoting local films and maintaining its credibility over the years.
Critics of IFFI
Critics argue that more needs to be done to promote local films at such festivals.
- Film
- Skin of Youth
- Director
- Ash Mayfair
- Award
- Golden Peacock
- Festival
- 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
- Location
- Goa
- Honoree
- Rajinikanth
- Award Category
- Best Feature Film
- Jury Praise
- Captivating, inspired cinematography, bold production design, extraordinary performances
- Family Members Present
- Latha, Aishwarya, Soundarya, Yatra Raja, Linga
- Film Screened
- Lal Salaam
Sources
IFFI closing: Vietnamese trans drama wins Best Film
IFFI 2025 Closing Ceremony: Rajinikanth Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award, Skin Of Youth Wins Best Film
'It has maintained its credibility over the years': Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui lauds IFFI 2025
‘Together’: Rajinikanth Poses With Family Ahead Of Felicitation Ceremony At IFFI Goa
Rajinikanth gets emotional at IFFI 2025: ‘All this honour belongs to the Tamil people’
Family affair- Rajinikanth poses with wife, daughters ahead of IFFI felicitation ceremony
'IFFI is prestigious and pride for us': Director Madhur Bhandarkar praises IFFI 2025