Full Plate starring Kirti Kulhari screens as IFFM 2026 closing night film
Director and actor Tannishtha Chatterjee’s Full Plate brought the 17th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026 to a close on August 23. Starring Kirti Kulhari in the lead, the film was screened as the festival’s Closing Night presentation. Lead actor Sharib Hashmi was also present at the event to introduce the film to Australian audiences.
Full Plate revolves around a homemaker with a natural talent for cooking, for whom food gradually becomes a means of expressing her identity. Set against the expectations of family and society, the film explores themes of individuality, patriarchy and the choices women make while trying to find their own voice.
For Tannishtha Chatterjee, the film’s selection as the Closing Night presentation carried special significance. The screening marked an important moment in the film’s IFFM journey while continuing the conversations around identity, individuality and personal choice that form the core of the story.
Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange said, “IFFM has always tried to create a space where different kinds of Indian stories can find an audience, and Full Plate is a film that fits beautifully into that spirit. Tannishtha has approached a familiar world with a very personal perspective, and the film opens up conversations around women, family, identity and the expectations placed on them. It felt right to have Full Plate as part of our Closing Night because we wanted to end the festival with a film that stays with the audience even after the screening is over. We were very happy to bring Tannishtha’s work and Kirti’s performance to our Melbourne audience.”
With its exploration of a woman’s everyday experiences and her efforts to reclaim her individuality, Full Plate provided a fitting conclusion to IFFM 2026. The festival featured more than 130 films spanning 36 languages, continuing its focus on bringing stories from different parts of India and the Indian diaspora to audiences in Melbourne.
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