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Mumbai: Anurag Kashyap\u2019s Mumbai-set police noir \u201cKennedy\u201d on Sunday closed the 14th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), an event which was also attended by the film\u2019s lead stars Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone.<\/p>\n
The annual film gala kicked off on August 11, with R Balki\u2019s sports drama \u201cGhoomer\u201d, starring Saiyami Kher and Abhishek Bachchan, serving as the opening film.<\/p>\n
Leone said she was \u201cgrateful\u201d to the festival for hosting \u201cKennedy\u201d. The movie features Bhat as the titular insomniac ex-cop, who finds himself entangled in a corrupt system while seeking redemption, according to the official plotline.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt really means a lot when we can present films to every community and Melbourne is one very important stop for us for \u2018Kennedy\u2019. And, we are so proud to be part of IFFM and for creating this platform,\u201d the actor said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cKennedy\u201d received its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. It was showcased under the Midnight Screenings section of the prestigious film gala.<\/p>\n
The IFFM 2023 hosted some of the biggest names from Indian cinema, including Karan Johar, Rani Mukerji, Mrunal Thakur, Kartik Aaryan, Prithvi Konanur, and the team of \u201cSita Ramam\u201d, the release stated.<\/p>\n
Telugu period romance \u201cSita Ramam\u201d, Vikramaditya Motwane\u2019s series \u201cJubilee\u201d and Kanu Behl\u2019s independent feature \u201cAgra\u201d won the top honours at the IFFM Awards ceremony.<\/p>\n
According to the organisers, the IFFM promised to take the audiences on an \u201ccaptivating cinematic journey that transcends boundaries and showcases the magic of Indian storytelling\u201d.<\/p>\n
This year the festival screened over 100 films in across 22 languages and introduced many unique stories and talent to the Australian audiences.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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