Ram Charan says 'it's a privilege to represent our industry' at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Ram Charan is also the guest of honour at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. It will be held in August this year.

Updated on: Jul 19, 2024, 15:50:53 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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Ram Charan will be the guest of honour at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) this year. Hosted by the Victorian State Government annually, the festival will be held from August 15-25 this year. Ram will also receive an award at the festival for his contribution to Indian cinema. (Also Read: Ram Charan and Shankar's Game Changer sees another scene leaked; fans miffed at producers)

Ram Charan will also be the guest of honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

Ram Charan to receive award

The official social media page of IFFM announced the news on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Are you excited or ARE YOU EXCITED? Because Global Star Ram Charan is coming to the Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne 2024. Are we ready to dance to Naatu Naatu?”

At the film festival he will be awarded the Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture to honour his contribution to Indian cinema. The festival will also host a retrospective of some of his iconic movies to celebrate his journey in the film industry.

Ram Charan on the honour

In a press note shared by his team, Ram expressed his excitement about attending the festival. He said, “I am deeply honored to be a part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne that celebrates the diversity and richness of Indian cinema on an international platform. It's a privilege to represent our film industry and connect with fans and cinephiles from across the globe.”

Ram was last seen in the highly-successful RRR directed by SS Rajamouli. The song Naatu Naatu from the film also won a Golden Globe and an Oscar. Talking about it, he added, “The success of RRR and the love it received worldwide has been overwhelming, and I am thrilled to share this moment with the audience in Melbourne. I look forward to this tremendous opportunity to hoist our national flag here in Melbourne.”

Upcoming work

On the work front, Ram will soon be seen in Shankar’s Game Changer with Kiara Advani. He will also work with Buchi Babu Sana and Janhvi Kapoor for a film apart from one with Sukumar.

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Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More