The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2019 started on August 8 and will conclude on August 17. This film festival is a Victorian Government initiative and leading celebs from Indian Cinema has graced the event. More than 60 films from all across India will be screened at the event. Super Deluxe, directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, was nominated in categories such as Best Actor, Best Director and Best Film. Vijay Sethupathi who played the role of a transgender in this film, has won the Best Actor award at IFFM 2019.

Vijay Sethupathi who was excited to be a part of IFFM 2019 was quoted saying, “It’s reassuring when we try something out of the box in the most honest way possible, and it is widely received. This film has been an incredible journey and that has been a huge learning experience,” reports IANS. Vijay’s performance in Super Deluxe has been applauded around the globe. Each and every person is impressed with his portrayal as the transgender person named Shilpa.

Vijay Sethupathi wins Best Actor Award

Shah Rukh Khan, the guest of honour at IFFM 2019, was felicitated with the Excellence in Cinema Award. At the event he was quoted saying, “Many years ago in 2006-07, I came here when I was a rising superstar giving hit films after hit films. And now I am back here again, still a rising superstar not making as many hit films (chuckles), as much as I would want to do so. I thank everyone for the opportunity to speak here.” Tabu and Sriram Raghavan won the Best Actress and Best Director award respectively for Andhadhun. Congratulations to all the winners for winning big at IFFM 2019!

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