Ramayana Goes Global At Goa: Ranbir Kapoor Film To Open IFFI 2026’s BRICS Showcase As Box Office Run Continues
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Part I will open the BRICS film segment at IFFI 2026 in Goa (Nov 20-28). Dhurandhar opens Indian Panorama. See festival details.
Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana Part I” has earned another distinction. Organisers announced at the festival’s curtain-raiser in Goa that the film will open the BRICS segment of IFFI. The announcement was made by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, alongside festival director Ashutosh Gowariker.
Clarifying The “BRICS Summit”
Some reports describe this as the “BRICS summit,” but it is a film showcase within IFFI, not a diplomatic summit. The segment is meant to introduce audiences to cinematic traditions of the BRICS group and encourage cultural exchange. It also highlights titles from member countries, such as “Faya Dayi” and “Bo Bo.”
The Wider Lineup
The 57th edition received over 1,900 submissions from 137 countries and will screen more than 150 international films from 86 countries. The opening film is “Fatherland,” which won Pawlikowski the best director prize at Cannes this year. “Dhurandhar” opens the Indian Panorama feature section, and the Ladakhi film “Becoming” opens its non-feature strand.
