The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) announces nominations for its 17th edition, with leading figures including Aamir Khan and Mammootty listed among top contenders, according to NDTV. The festival will be held from August 13 to 23, 2026. While NDTV highlights these prominent names as part of the nominated slate, the available reports do not provide further details on the full category list, specific film titles tied to each nominee, or the exact nomination outcomes. The information shared across the coverage focuses on the announcement of nominations and the festival’s dates. The IFFM is scheduled as a ten-day event in Melbourne, bringing together Indian cinema through screenings and recognition of films and performances. Additional reporting beyond the shared excerpt would be needed to confirm all nominees, the categories they compete in, and which works are associated with each person.