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Panorama & Pen buy theatrical distribution rights of PNC’s ‘Mastizaade’
MUMBAI: Panorama Studios and Pen Movies have acquired the all India rights of theatrical distribution of Pritish Nandy Communications’ upcoming films Mastizaade.
The film stars Sunny Leone, Tusshar Kapoor and has a special appearance by Ritesh Deshmukh. It has been directed by Milap Zaveri.
Panorama Studios has recently distributed films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Gabbar Is Back, Aloneand Singham Returns. The company has produced films like Special 26, Drishyam and the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise.
Panorama Studios managing director Abhishek Pathak said, “2015 has been a great year for us at the box office. Acquiring Mastizaade for all India theatrical distribution is going to be great start for us in 2016.”
Pen Movies managing director Dhaval Gada added, “We are very happy to be associated with this film. It is a sure shot box office success and I am sure that Sunny Leone will make a big brand of Mastizaade, which till date would be her biggest.”
Hindi
MIFF 2026 to return to Mumbai; film entries open till April 12
19th edition to host WAVES Doc Bazaar, spotlighting global documentary talent
MUMBAI: The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 15 to 21 at the NFDC Complex, with film submissions currently open and the deadline fast approaching on April 12.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the biennial festival remains one of South Asia’s most prominent platforms for documentary, short fiction and animation films.
Filmmakers, producers and content creators from across the globe have been invited to submit entries via the Film Freeway platform for the Competition Section. Offline submissions will not be accepted, reinforcing a fully digital entry process.
MIFF 2026 continues to sweeten the deal with a robust awards pool of Rs 55 lakh. The coveted Golden Conch for Best Documentary carries a top prize of Rs 10 lakh, alongside multiple awards across categories, making it one of the most lucrative non-feature film festivals in the region.
A key highlight this year will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from June 16 to 18 alongside the festival. Designed as a hub for collaboration, the Doc Bazaar will feature a co-production market, viewing rooms and a work-in-progress lab, bringing together global buyers, sellers and creators under one roof.
Since its inception in 1990, MIFF has built a reputation as a serious showcase for non-feature cinema, drawing participation from filmmakers worldwide. The previous edition saw over 350 films from more than 30 countries, underlining its growing international footprint.
With submissions closing soon and preparations underway, MIFF 2026 is shaping up to be a vibrant meeting point for storytelling, collaboration and cinematic craft, offering filmmakers both a stage and a springboard.
