Actors Ali Fazal and Hussain Dalal-starrer The Underbug, will be premiering at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2023. 

Billed as a psychological horror, the film is directed by Shujaat Saudagar. Earlier, the film made its world premiere at the illustrious Slamdance Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Film.

Speaking about the film's IFFM screening, Ali told IANS, "We are thrilled to have 'The Underbug' being showcased at the esteemed Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Our first outing with the film was a stellar success, and it’s personally a film that is close to my heart.”

Elaborating about the film, the actor added, “It’s one heck of a trip and a genre I have never done before, and I’m so proud to be a part of it. The film is experimental in all the right ways, and it’s thrilling that a whole new set of audiences at the festival will witness the film.” 

The IFFM is an annual festival that will take place between August 11 to 20, showcasing a diverse range of Indian cinema to audiences in Australia.

Veteran star Shabana Azmi will be hoisting the Indian flag at the IFFM on August 12 to commemorate the Independence Day weekend in the country.

The festival is set to kick off on August 11.