The month of November is here, which means that the much-awaited International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025, Goa, is just around the corner. The schedule for the 56th edition, set to be held in the beach state from November 20 to November 28, 2025, is now available and features some exciting films. In this article, we will list the most anticipated Hindi titles premiering at the festival.
### Opening Film and Gala Premieres
The dystopian drama **The Blue Trail** will set the stage as the opening film. Representing Brazil as its Oscar submission for the 98th Academy Awards, the film also won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
This year, several anticipated releases will have their gala premieres at IFFI, meaning the star cast is expected to attend. All premieres will take place at the beautiful Inox Panjim multiplex, enhancing the festival experience.
Among the highlighted Hindi premieres:
– **Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders**, the sequel to the much-loved 2020 Netflix film *Raat Akeli Hai*, will be screened on November 21. The cast includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Chitrangada Singh, Rajat Kapoor, Deepti Naval, Ila Arun, and Revathy.
– **Gustaakh Ishq**, starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, will be released worldwide on November 28; however, IFFI attendees will have the privilege of watching it first on November 24.
– **Vadh 2**, featuring Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra, is scheduled for release on February 6, 2026, but will have its gala premiere at the festival on November 23.
– **The Family Man Season 3**, highly awaited by fans, will be screened on November 21.
– **120 Bahadur**, directed by Farhan Akhtar, will also premiere on November 21.
– **Tere Ishk Mein**, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, will screen at the festival on its release day, November 28.
– **Calorie**, featuring veterans Anupam Kher and Dolly Ahluwalia, will have its festival premiere on November 23, ahead of its Canadian release on November 28.
### Classic and Cult Film Screenings
IFFI 2025 is also celebrating Indian film heritage through gala screenings of iconic classics:
– **Sholay** will be screened on November 26 as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. This restored version will have its first-ever screening in India, shown at Screen 1 of Inox Panjim—with 483 seats and one of the largest screens in India, promising an unforgettable experience.
– **1942: A Love Story** will be showcased on November 21.
– Additionally, the Hollywood cult classic **Pulp Fiction** (1994), directed by Quentin Tarantino, will be screened on November 21 at the same venue.
### Other Must-Watch Hindi Films
Besides the gala premieres and classics, several other memorable Hindi films will be screened at IFFI:
– **Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani** (November 21)
– **Rudaali** (November 22)
– **Umrao Jaan** (November 21)
– **Gaman** (November 22)
– **CID** (November 24)
– **Pyaasa** (November 24)
– **Ek Doctor Ki Maut** (November 22)
Newer Hindi films from 2025 will also feature on the big screen, including:
– **Su From So** (November 24)
– **Tanvi The Great** (November 21)
– **Ground Zero** (November 21)
– **Chhaava** (November 23)
– **The Bengal Files** (November 21)
All these screenings are followed by engaging Q&A sessions with the filmmakers, providing audiences a chance to interact and gain deeper insights.
In addition, **Kesari Chapter 2** will be screened on November 27; however, it is yet unclear if the director will participate in a post-screening discussion.
### Closing Film and Masterclasses
As of now, information about the closing film remains under wraps. A clearer update is expected to be shared in the coming week.
In addition to film screenings, IFFI 2025 will host masterclass sessions with some of the biggest names in Indian cinema, including Aamir Khan, Bobby Deol, Rajkumar Hirani, Ramesh Sippy, Anupam Kher, Vishal Bhardwaj, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Muzaffar Ali, Shekhar Kapur, and others.
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Stay tuned for more updates as the International Film Festival of India 2025 approaches, promising a vibrant celebration of cinema in the heart of Goa.
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