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IFFI 2017: Noted filmmakers to head steering & technical panels
NEW DELHI: Renowned filmmakers Jahnu Barua and Nagesh Kukunoor will head the steering and technical committees respectively for the International Film Festival of India 2017 being held in November this year.
Meanwhile, the preview committee for shortlisting films for IFFI which had already seen around 150 films has also been dissolved, and a new committee is expected soon. These changes have coincided with Smriti Zubin Irani taking on additional charge of the information and broadcasting ministry after M Venkaiah Naidu resigned following his nomination as the vice-president of India.
The preview not merely shortlists films from all entries received, but recommends films for competition section which will then be seen by the international jury, and for the “Country Focus.”
IFFI, which is considered as one of the top 10 film festivals of the world, will be held from 20 to 28 November at Panaji (Goa).
The festival is organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals of the information and broadcasting ministry in collaboration with the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) on behalf of the state government.
A four-day Film Bazaar will also be organised from 20 November by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
The members of the Steering Committee are:
1. Jahnu Barua (Convener)
2. Siddharth Roy Kapur
3. Shoojit Sarcar
4. Bharat Bala
5. Anand Gandhi
6. Prasoon Joshi
7. Vani Tripathi
8. Piyush Pandey
9. Shaji N. Karun
10. Meren Imchen
11. Ashwini Iyer Tiwari
12. Director NFDC
13. Nagesh Kukunoor – Chairman of Technical Committee
The Technical Committee comprises:
1. Nagesh Kukunoor – Chairman
2. NFDC representative
3. Sameer Arya
4. Director DFF
5. Commissioner, Panaji Municipality, Govt of Goa
6. Chief Engineer (Elect.), Govt of Goa
7. Health Officer, Panaji
8. Chief Fire Officer, Goa
9. Traffic Commissioner, Panjim, Goa
10. Incharge, INOX Theatre, Goa
11. Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa
12. CEO, ESG, Goa.
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Dhurandhar returns to theatres worldwide on March 13 ahead of Dhurandhar The Revenge release
Jio Studios re-releases blockbuster across 500 screens globally before sequel
MUMBAI: The spy saga of Dhurandhar is gearing up for a big-screen encore before its next chapter arrives.
Ahead of the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge on March 19, Jio Studios and B62 Studios are bringing the original Dhurandhar back to cinemas worldwide in a rare international theatrical re-release.
The global blockbuster is returning across nearly 500 screens, including around 250 in India from March 12 and another 250 overseas beginning March 13.
For fans of the franchise, the move offers a chance to revisit the film that ignited the high-octane spy-action universe just days before the sequel lands in theatres. It also sets up a rare back-to-back big-screen experience, allowing audiences to relive the original before diving straight into the next chapter.
While re-releases of popular films are occasionally seen in India, international re-runs of Hindi films remain uncommon. The scale of the rollout reflects the growing global appetite for the franchise.
In North America alone, Dhurandhar will return to theatres across nearly 185 screens, highlighting the strong anticipation surrounding the upcoming sequel.
The excitement is set to build further with special Wednesday premiere shows of Dhurandhar The Revenge scheduled across the US and Canada on March 18, a day ahead of its global release. Many of these premieres will be hosted on premium large format screens, featuring wall-to-wall displays, immersive sound systems such as Dolby Atmos, enhanced projection and luxury seating.
These formats are typically reserved for major Hollywood event films, and early bookings suggest strong demand with several shows already sold out.
The recently released trailer of Dhurandhar The Revenge has also sparked buzz among exhibitors and trade circles, with expectations running high for the film’s international performance.
Dhurandhar The Revenge is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
Jio Studios presents a B62 Studios production, an Aditya Dhar film.
The spy-action thriller will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
The film arrives in theatres globally on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, just ahead of Eid, setting the stage for a festive box office run.
