Indian films that are selected at International Film Festivals this year
Written By
Harshit Bansal

Homebound

Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan

‍Two friends’ journey to become policemen takes them from hope to heartbreak. This film was selected for Gala Presentation at TIFF 2025 & Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2025

Bandar

Directed by Anurag Kashyap

‍A gritty thriller inspired by true events, exposing corruption and survival inside a harsh system. This film was selected for Special Presentations at TIFF 2025

Bayaan

Directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra

Police procedural about a female detective investigating her first case, stuck between power, religion and a system built to silence her. This film was selected for Discovery Section at TIFF 2025.

Gandhi

Created by Hansal Mehta

‍From young lawyer to national leader - the untold journey of Mahatma Gandhi, inspired by Ramachandra Guha’s works. This show was selected for Prime Time slate at TIFF 2025

Aakhri Ride

Directed by Yashoda Parthasarthy & Vijesh Rajan

‍A desperate Mumbai driver steals his boss’s taxi to pay for his sister’s dowry only to find his passenger is a chilling supernatural presence.This film was seleced at Fantasia Film Festival 2025

Secret of a Mountain Serpent

Directed by Nidhi Saxena

‍Set in a remote Himalayan town during the 1990s, the intimate drama follows Barkha, a schoolteacher whose husband is stationed at the border. This film was selected for Biennale College Cinema at Venice 2025.

Songs of Forgotten Trees

Directed by Anuparna Roy

‍A shared flat in Mumbai sparks an unlikely friendship between a migrant actress and a corporate professional.This film was selected for Orizzonti at Venice 2025

Kuchar (The Itch)

Directed by Vaidaangi Sharma

‍A simple discovery on her birthday morning forces a teenage girl and her mother to face truths they’ve never spoken, changing the course of their lives.This film is the winner of Best International Short at Palm Springs International Short Fest 2025

Victoria

Directed by Sivaranjini J

Victoria, a small-town beautician, defies her Catholic family by fleeing with her Hindu boyfriend. Her life grows more complex when she receives a rooster meant for religious purposes from a neighbor. This film was selected for Asian New Talent category Shanghai International Film Festival 2025, won Best Actress (Meenakshi Jayan).

A Doll Made Up Of Clay

Directed by Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay

After selling his father's land to chase a football career in India, a young Nigerian footballer suffers a devastating injury that ends his dreams. Lost and desperate, he seeks an escape through the healing power of his ancestral rituals. This film was selected at La Cinef at Cannes 2025.

Baksho Bondi


Directed by Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi

‍When her veteran husband is accused of murder, a woman fights to save her family while battling his PTSD and rising suspicion. This film was selected for Perspectives section at Berlin 2025

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