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– THE INTERNATIONAL INDIAN FILM ACADEMY (IIFA) WEEKEND & AWARDS ANNOUNCES LANDMARK MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA<\/strong><\/p>\n – Telangana and IIFA Unveil Transformative Cultural and Creative Economy Alliance<\/strong><\/p>\n – A Landmark Dual Global Strategy to \u2018Take Telangana to the World\u2019 and \u2018Bring the World to Telangana\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n – Telangana: The Official Partner State At IIFA Weekend & Awards, 2026<\/strong> Hyderabad, December 2025: In a historic step for India\u2019s cultural diplomacy and creative economy, the Government of Telangana, under the visionary leadership of the Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister Sri A. Revanth Reddy, announces a landmark multi-year partnership with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards and IIFA Utsavam. This first-of-its-kind collaboration unites Indian cinema on a global stage while positioning Telangana as the cultural and creative capital of India.<\/p>\n Forged at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, the transformative partnership introduces a powerful dual global strategy of \u2018Taking Telangana to the World at IIFA\u2019s 26th Edition 2026\u2019 and \u2018Bringing the World to Telangana through IIFA Utsavam, Hyderabad 2026\u20132028.\u2019 \u2018Bringing the World to Telangana at IIFA Utsavam Hyderabad 2026 to 2028\u2019: Hyderabad will host the celebration of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema for three consecutive years. IIFA Utsavam is expected to attract thousands of visitors annually and spotlight Telangana as the cultural capital of South India, a rising hub for film-led tourism, and a high-value destination for global creative industries, further boosting the State\u2019s hospitality, events, retail, digital media, and film-production sectors.<\/p>\n Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister of Telangana, Sri A. Revanth Reddy commented on the occasion, saying, \u201cFollowing the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, which is our invitation to the world to collaborate, innovate and help build a future-ready State, Telangana is proud to announce a transformative partnership with IIFA, one of India\u2019s most influential cultural institutions. Telangana is India\u2019s youngest State and one filled with extraordinary opportunities, and today we stand more confident than ever as global partners and stakeholders join us in this journey. Telangana stands ready to welcome global partners, filmmakers, creators and investors to experience our culture, our confidence and our spirit of ambition. Through IIFA 2026, we will take the story of Telangana to the world, and through IIFA Utsavam in Hyderabad from 2026 to 2028, we will bring the world back to our State. By hosting IIFA Utsavam for three consecutive years, we aim to cement our position as the cultural capital of South India and a rising global hub for film-led tourism and the creative economy. This partnership marks a defining milestone in India\u2019s cultural diplomacy, where cinema becomes the bridge between Telangana and the world, and Hyderabad emerges as a global centre for creativity, innovation and soft-power leadership. Telangana Rising is unstoppable. Come, join the rise.\u201d<\/p>\n A defining moment for both Telangana and India, this partnership marks one of the most ambitious cultural, creative, and economic collaborations ever undertaken by an Indian State. Inspired by the Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister Sri A. Revanth Reddy\u2019s vision showcased at the Telangana Rising Global Summit, where he declared Telangana \u2018unstoppable\u2019 and set the goal of transforming the State into a USD 1 trillion economy by 2034 and contributing 10% to India\u2019s GDP by 2047: this alliance positions IIFA as a catalyst in that larger mission. Designed to amplify Telangana\u2019s cultural voice, position Hyderabad as India\u2019s creative and innovation epicentre, and support the State\u2019s goals for tourism, investment, and creative-economy expansion, the partnership aligns directly with the Summit\u2019s roadmap for a future-ready Telangana. IIFA will work closely with the Government of Telangana to promote Film in Telangana as the nation\u2019s most film-friendly initiative, create youth skill-development programmes with TASK, expand the creative economy through the IIFA Think Tank and Friends of IIFA, strengthen international cultural diplomacy, and elevate Telangana\u2019s global identity as a modern, aspirational, future-ready State poised for international leadership.<\/p>\n Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary for Special Projects (SPEED) and Investment Cell, Chief Minister\u2019s Office and Special Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture & Sports, Government of Telangana, Hyderabad, added saying, \u201cThis partnership with IIFA is fully aligned with Telangana\u2019s Tourism Policy 2025-2030, which envisions making our State India\u2019s most preferred destination for culture, creativity, and global engagement. Through IIFA, this vision comes alive, merging our heritage with cinematic storytelling and innovation to project Telangana to the world. Hosting IIFA Utsavam for three consecutive years will redefine Hyderabad as the cultural and filmmaking capital of South India. It strengthens our long-term goals under the Chief Minister\u2019s Vision 2034, expanding the creative economy, empowering youth through skill development with TASK, advancing \u2018Film in Telangana\u2019 as a national benchmark, and deepening international cultural diplomacy. This partnership is a transformational opportunity for Telangana and for India, a moment where cinema, culture, economy, and soft power converge to shape the future.\u201d<\/p>\n A global cultural superbrand for 25 years, IIFA has built an iconic legacy across world capitals including London, New York, Amsterdam, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid, becoming one of India\u2019s most influential cultural exports. With massive worldwide viewership, multi-billion-rupee media valuation, significant destination-branding impact, and remarkable soft-power influence through cinema, IIFA remains an unparalleled international platform. By partnering with IIFA, Telangana is all set to join an elite circle of global destinations that have leveraged cultural storytelling to expand their international footprint.<\/p>\n Andre Timmins, Co-Founder IIFA commented on the occasion, saying, \u201cUnder the visionary leadership of the Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister of Telangana, Sri A. Revanth Reddy, this partnership marks a historic milestone, not just for IIFA, but for the global story of Indian cinema. Together, we are creating a first-of-its-kind platform that unites India\u2019s creative industries, elevates Telangana\u2019s global identity, and showcases the State as the cultural and innovation capital of the country. Our commitment is to serve Telangana\u2019s long-term vision, to amplify its cultural voice to the world, position Hyderabad as a global creative hub, strengthen tourism and investment, champion the \u2018Film in Telangana\u2019 initiative, and create enduring legacy programmes for youth and creators. At our 26th Edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards in 2026, Telangana will command a powerful international presence. And through IIFA Utsavam in Hyderabad from 2026 to 2028, we will bring the world to Telangana, using the universal language of cinema to celebrate its dynamism, talent, and future-forward ambition. This is more than a partnership, it is a shared mission to build a legacy that resonates across generations.\u201d<\/p>\n Featured Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" – THE INTERNATIONAL INDIAN FILM ACADEMY (IIFA) WEEKEND & AWARDS ANNOUNCES LANDMARK MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA – Telangana and IIFA Unveil Transformative Cultural and Creative Economy Alliance – A Landmark Dual Global Strategy to \u2018Take Telangana to the World\u2019 and \u2018Bring the World to Telangana\u2019 – Telangana: The Official Partner State At …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[131],"tags":[29269],"class_list":["post-56182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","","category-regional","tag-government-of-telangana"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n– Telangana To Host IIFA Utsavam In Hyderabad (2026\u20132028)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2018Taking Telangana to the World at IIFA 2026\u2019: Telangana will serve as the Official Partner State at IIFA 2026, giving the State unparalleled visibility across IIFA\u2019s broadcast footprint in over 120 countries and a global audience of over 2.5 billion viewers. This landmark partnership will significantly strengthen Telangana\u2019s global identity, drive tourism, and deepen engagement with international investors, industry leaders, and the global diaspora.<\/p>\n