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IIFA Announces 'Rangilo' to Spotlight Gujarati Cinema in 2027
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🗓 23 Sep 2026, 10:43 AM
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The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) revealed plans for a new regional franchise, IIFA Rangilo, dedicated to Gujarati cinema, slated for launch in 2027.
IIFA, the body behind the high‑profile International Indian Film Academy Awards, announced during a recent press briefing that it will launch a dedicated regional platform called IIFA Rangilo, aimed exclusively at Gujarati‑language films.
The new franchise is intended to give Gujarati filmmakers a larger showcase, attract greater investment, and weave regional talent into the broader Indian and global film ecosystems. A full‑scale rollout is planned for 2027, featuring an annual awards ceremony, a film market and promotional tours.
Industry analysts point to the rapid rise in production values and box‑office receipts of Gujarati cinema over the past few years, arguing that the sector now merits a dedicated IIFA presence. IIFA said it will partner with local production houses, cultural organisations and state film bodies to ensure authentic representation.
Details on the exact venue, dates and the format of the inaugural event have not been disclosed, but the academy indicated that the launch will align with its regular award season later in 2027.
The new franchise is intended to give Gujarati filmmakers a larger showcase, attract greater investment, and weave regional talent into the broader Indian and global film ecosystems. A full‑scale rollout is planned for 2027, featuring an annual awards ceremony, a film market and promotional tours.
Industry analysts point to the rapid rise in production values and box‑office receipts of Gujarati cinema over the past few years, arguing that the sector now merits a dedicated IIFA presence. IIFA said it will partner with local production houses, cultural organisations and state film bodies to ensure authentic representation.
Details on the exact venue, dates and the format of the inaugural event have not been disclosed, but the academy indicated that the launch will align with its regular award season later in 2027.