Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Chennai to Host Patriotic Film Festival Ahead of Independence Day
A film festival celebrating India's history will be held in Chennai.
The festival, starting on August 11th, is a collaboration between two film organizations.
It will show movies and documentaries about India's freedom struggle and national pride.
The festival aims to connect people with movies that promote patriotism.
The first film shown will be 'Shaheed', and others will include classic and more recent movies.
Anyone can go to the screenings for free, allowing people to enjoy these films.
Chennai will host a three-day patriotic film festival starting August 11th.
The festival is organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the National Film Archive of India (NFAI).
It will showcase a curated selection of feature films and documentaries.
The opening screening will feature the 1965 film 'Shaheed'.
Entry to all screenings is free for the public.
- Who
- Organized by National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the National Film Archive of India (NFAI).
- What
- A patriotic film festival featuring movies and documentaries.
- When
- August 11th to 13th
- Where
- Tagore Film Centre in Chennai
- Why
- To celebrate India's history and promote patriotism.
Film Selection
Film Representation
Variety
Film Selection
Classic films will be screened.
Film Representation
Recent movies will be shown.
- Event
- Patriotic Film Festival
- Location
- Chennai, Tagore Film Centre
- Dates
- August 11-13
- Organizers
- NFDC and NFAI
- Opening Film
- 'Shaheed'
- Entry
- Free
