International Film Festival started for the first time in Delhi, more than 125 films will be screened.

Delhi news: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday raised the curtain of the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026, to be organized for the first time in the capital, at the Delhi Secretariat. Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra was also present on this occasion. The Chief Minister described this as a historic opportunity towards making Delhi a global cultural and cinematic centre.

Celebrating the creative power of the capital

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that this festival is not just an event of films, but a celebration of Delhi’s cultural heritage, creative potential and modern thinking. This will be such a public festival in which every Delhiite will be able to participate and world cinema will reach the common citizens. Additionally, local filmmakers and technicians will get an international platform and opportunities to interact with national and global talent. The festival will be held from 25 to 31 March 2026 at iconic venues in New Delhi and will provide Delhi with new opportunities for film tourism, talent development, creative industries and employment generation.

Delhi news: Delhi’s new identity will be created

The Chief Minister said that as per the film policy of Delhi Government, Delhi is being made an attractive destination for shooting with single-window facility, production support and industry cooperation. Through IFFD 2026, a concrete step has been taken towards making Delhi the cinematic capital of India. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that this festival will give a new direction to the cultural landscape of Delhi and will give the capital a new identity on the global cultural map.

Delhi news: Screening of more than 125 films

More than 125 Indian and international films will be screened at IFFD 2026. Highlights will include gala premieres, masterclasses, industry panels, workshops and cultural programmes. The festival is being organized by the Delhi Government and Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation and is being developed as a long-term cultural project.

International platform for young talents: Kapil Mishra

Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said that Delhi is now emerging as a creative capital in the country and the world. Eminent filmmakers, artists and technical experts from India and abroad will participate in IFFD 2026. The festival will provide an international platform to young talent, enhance dialogue on new technology and innovation and strengthen the cultural identity of Delhi.

main attractions

Grand gala premieres and star-studded screenings, special presentations for digital and emerging cinema, CineXchange Film Market and Cineverse Expo: new opportunities for networking, distribution and investment, masterclasses from renowned filmmakers and industry panel discussions, cultural evenings and live performances.

Festival Features

Delhi news: Promoting film tourism and strengthening the cultural identity of the city, Providing opportunities for young talents to showcase their creative potential and connect with the industry, Simplifying shooting and production processes through single-window facilities, Ensuring access to world cinema in public spaces, Arts, Culture and Industry Of Building a strong bridge between.