Bengaluru, Dec. 23 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting with the organising committee of the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), discussing arrangements ahead of the edition's opening.

CM Siddaramaiah was joined by Sadhu Kokila, President of the Film Academy and Hemant Nimbalkar, Commissioner of the Information Department, among other dignitaries.

As announced in a post-meeting press conference, the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival will commence on January 29, 2026 and will be concluded on February 6, 2026.

Senior film artist, director and producer Prakash Raj has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the festival, which will be inaugurated on the grand steps in front of the Karnataka L...