Every great filmmaker has a beginning, and some beginnings leave an unforgettable mark. The Best Debut Director section of the Indian Panorama 2026 selection at the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcases five emerging directorial voices across five languages. Featuring: * Chennai Love Story (Telugu) – Ravi Varma Namburii * Pratyabartan (Bengali) – Samarpan Sengupta * Tighee (Marathi) – Jeejivisha Kale * The Sledge (Kashmiri) – Raja Shabir Mohd Khan.