Ram Charan will be awarded the Ambassador for Indian Art & Culture at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IIFM). He will also serve as the guest of honor for the 15th edition of the festival which is hosted annually by the Victorian State Government and will take place this year from 15-25 August.
The festival, as an honor to him, will also be hosting a retrospective of his films thus celebrating his journey in the film industry.
Expressing his excitement about attending the festival, Ram Charan said, "I am deeply honored to be a part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne that celebrates the diversity and richness of Indian cinema on an international platform. It's a privilege to represent our film industry and connect with fans and cinephiles from across the globe. The success of RRR (2022) and the love it received worldwide has been overwhelming, and I am thrilled to share this moment with the audience in Melbourne. I look forward to this tremendous opportunity to hoist our national flag here in Melbourne.”
Mitu Bhowmick Lange, Festival Director of IFFM, remarked, "Ram Charan’s presence at the 15th edition of IFFM adds an extra layer of excitement and prestige. His work in RRR has not only set new benchmarks but also solidified his place as one of the most influential actors in Indian cinema today. We are delighted to welcome him to Melbourne and look forward to celebrating his achievements with audiences at the festival."
On the work front, Ram Charan is all set to dive into his next projects Game Changer with Kiara Advani, RC16 with Janhvi Kapoor and RC17 directed by Pushpa: The Rise (2021) director Sukumar.