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Dulquer Salmaan Takes Best Actor Award at IFFM 2026
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 06:37 AM
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At the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Mumbai, Dulquer Salmaan won Best Actor while Rishab Shetty was named Best Director.
At the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Mumbai, actor Dulquer Salmaan was honored with the Best Actor award for his performance in the film "X".
The ceremony, held at the Mumbai International Film Festival Hall, also saw Rishab Shetty receive the Best Director award for his work on "Y".
Salmaan, known for his versatile roles in Malayalam cinema, expressed gratitude towards the jury and his co‑stars.
Shetty praised the festival's commitment to promoting regional cinema and thanked the audience for their support.
The awards highlighted the growing influence of South Indian talent on the national film stage.
The ceremony, held at the Mumbai International Film Festival Hall, also saw Rishab Shetty receive the Best Director award for his work on "Y".
Salmaan, known for his versatile roles in Malayalam cinema, expressed gratitude towards the jury and his co‑stars.
Shetty praised the festival's commitment to promoting regional cinema and thanked the audience for their support.
The awards highlighted the growing influence of South Indian talent on the national film stage.