The digital film festival will be held between October 2 and October 10.

"My film 'Pad Man' will be the inaugural film on October 2. I will be giving an opening remark on the same day. There will be some fantastic films from all across South Asia there. I feel there is no better way to be connected to the world except through such amazing films in these very difficult tones of isolation," said Padman director R. Balki.

Inspired by the life of social activist Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu, Padman is a comedy-drama film with a social message in it. It was released in India on 9 February 2018 and was a major success at the box office as well as critically acclaimed.

The film festival will include film screenings, workshops and masterclasses, interaction with celebrities, and music concerts. The Rajat Kapoor directorial "Kadakh" will also be screened at the festival this year.

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