Entertainment News | Dulquer Salmaan to Head to Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026, to Be Celebrated as One of Indian Cinema's Most Iconic Contemporary Stars

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 31 (ANI): Actor Dulquer Salmaan will be honoured as one of the most iconic contemporary stars of Indian cinema at the 2026 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

The festival, regarded as the largest annual celebration of Indian cinema outside India, will be held from August 13 to 23 with support from the Victorian government. Dulquer will attend the event as one of its Guests of Honour and participate in a series of festival events celebrating his contribution to Indian cinema, as per the press release.

Also Read | OTT Releases of the Week: From 'Batman: Caped Crusader' Season 2 to 'Rao Bahadur', New Movies and Shows Streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and More.

Over the past decade, Dulquer has built a successful career across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema, earning acclaim for his performances in both critically acclaimed films and commercial hits. Known for his versatility and ability to connect with audiences across languages and cultures, the actor has emerged as one of the most recognised faces of contemporary Indian cinema.

Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange praised Dulquer's contribution to Indian cinema and said in a statement, "Dulquer Salmaan represents the very best of contemporary Indian cinema. He is an artist who has effortlessly crossed languages, industries and genres while remaining deeply committed to meaningful storytelling."

Also Read | 'Lock Upp 2': Akanksha Chamola Schools Ram Kapoor, Says ‘You Cannot Make Any Woman in This House Feel Unsafe’.

She added, "His remarkable versatility, humility and ability to connect with audiences across the world have made him one of the defining actors of his generation. We are delighted to welcome him to Melbourne and celebrate his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema."

Expressing his gratitude, Dulquer said, "It's truly an honour to be recognised by the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, a festival that has consistently celebrated the diversity and excellence of Indian cinema on a global stage."

The actor added, "I've always believed that stories have the power to travel beyond languages and borders, and it's incredibly rewarding to see audiences across the world embrace our films with so much warmth."

Looking ahead to the festival, he said, "I'm looking forward to being in Melbourne, celebrating cinema with fellow artists, and connecting with audiences who have supported my journey over the years."

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is one of the leading international platforms showcasing Indian cinema and brings together filmmakers, actors and audiences from around the world while strengthening cultural ties between India and Australia. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)