Kalki 2898 AD Makes India Proud Again: Bags Best Film Nomination at IFFM 2025
The landmark film Kalki 2898 AD continues to shine on the global stage. After redefining Indian cinema with its scale, vision, and world-building, Nag Ashwin’s magnum opus has now earned a nomination for Best Film at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025.
The IFFM, now in its 16th year, is the largest celebration of Indian cinema outside India. Its 2025 edition will be held from August 14 to 24, with the prestigious IFFM Awards Night taking place on August 15. Winners will be chosen by an esteemed jury comprising leading names from Australian cinema, honouring excellence across both film and OTT content.
Kalki 2898 AD is nominated in the Best Film category alongside titles like Homebound, L2: Empuraan, Maharaj, Meiyazhagan, Stree 2, and Superboys of Malegaon— a lineup that reflects the diversity and strength of Indian storytelling today.
Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD made waves in 2024 as India’s biggest film of the year, establishing the Kalki Cinematic Universe and setting international benchmarks in VFX, scale, and narrative ambition. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone, the film is currently streaming on Netflix.
With this nomination, Kalki 2898 AD adds yet another feather to its cap, reinforcing its status as a milestone in Indian cinema — one that has made India proud on various global platforms.
