If you are planning Puducherry Film Festival 2026, here is the clear update. The festival runs February 12 to 15 and is presenting 45 films across eight languages. Programming is spread across Gandhi Thidal, Kamarajar Manimandapam, Alliance Française de Pondichéry, and the APJ Abdul Kalam Science Centre and Planetarium, drawing strong attention in Entertainment Updates.
Opening night is set to include Pa Ranjith’s Natchathiram Nagargiradhu after the award segment. This edition has shifted from a mostly South Indian focus to a broader international setup, so the film mix looks wider than last year.
Confirmed Lineup Snapshot And What Is Trending
From official pages and booking listings now visible, titles include Kadal Kanni (The Mermaid), Sun Children, Modern Times, Life Goes On, Kurangu Pedal, Together, Homework, and Ne Zha 2 in the children’s section. Regional and Indian-panorama listings show Amma’s Pride, Bad Girl, Neela Nira Sooriyan, Piranthanaal Vazhthukal, Aanirai, Kamaraj, and Dalit Subbaiah. The booking side also shows Pondicherry, Aattam, Kadaseela Briyani, Pyaasa, Meghe Dhaka Tara, and Theatre.
International sections list Nouvelle Vague, Young Mothers, and Shepherds. Reports also note 35 regional screenings at Kamarajar Manimandapam, daily children’s screenings at Abdul Kalam Centre, and international showcases at Alliance Française. Two big talking points are the Sankaradass Swamigal recognitions tied to Jigarthanda DoubleX and Kadal Kanni, each with a cash award.
Festival communication also highlights masterclasses by editor A. Sreekar Prasad and actor-director Nasser, plus a photo exhibition on Sankaradass Swamigal, Guru Dutt, and Ritwik Ghatak. That mix of new regional voices, children’s world cinema, classics, and festival-circuit films is why this edition feels unusually packed.
Official Social And Booking Links To Track Live Changes
For social updates, follow the festival’s Instagram screening-list posts and X feed. For booking and exact timings, use the official website and ticket portal, because day-wise slots can shift close to screening time, and registration is first-come-first-served.
FAQs
1) When is the Puducherry Film Festival 2026 happening?
 It runs from February 12 to 15, 2026, across four confirmed Puducherry screening venues citywide.
2) How many films and languages are included?
The current programme mentions 45 films spanning eight languages, with regional and international sections included.
3) Which films are already visible in listings?
Visible titles include Neela Nira Sooriyan, Pyaasa, Kadal Kanni, Aattam, Young Mothers, and Shepherds Today.
4) Where can I check real-time schedule updates?
Use the official website, booking portal, Instagram updates, and X posts for last-minute timing changes.
5) Are screenings paid or free to attend?
Official updates indicate free entry, but seats are limited, so register early and arrive ahead.
