INDIAN FILM FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM IN 2025
Indian cinema took centre stage across Vietnam through a vibrant series of 31 Indian film festivals in 24 provinces and cities between January – July 2025. These festivals were organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Embassy of India in Hanoi, and the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, in close collaboration with Vietnamese local authorities, including major locations such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Da Nang, Hai Phong, and Hue. A list of the screenings is annexed.
The festival featured a well-considered selection of Indian films which were appreciated by the audience in Vietnam:
1. RRR (Tiếng Gầm Tự Do) (RRR)
Language: Telugu | Subtitle: Vietnamese
2. Tiếng Anh Tiếng Em (English Vinglish)
Language: Hindi | Subtitle: Vietnamese
3. Sống chỉ một lần (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara)
Language: Hindi | Subtitle: Vietnamese
4. Nữ Đô vật (Dangal)
Language: Hindi | Subtitle: Vietnamese & English
The festival represents appreciation for cinema and growing people-level ties between India and Vietnam. The active support and cooperation of local Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Cultural Centres, Universities, and Cinemas was very encouraging. In several locations, the Indian film festivals were part of broader celebrations such as Cultural Exchange with India, the celebrations of International Day of Yoga, etc.
On 01 July 2025, World Premier of feature film "Love in Vietnam", a production involving film fraternity in India and Vietnam, was held at the Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam together with the cast and film crew members. The film is set to be released nationwide in India and Vietnam in the upcoming months.
India has one of the oldest and the largest film industries globally with over thousand movies produced in India every year in more than 20 languages. Indian cinema has attracted international attention and acclaim globally. With a global presence, the Indian film industry grossed about 200 billion Indian rupees (USD 2.3 billion) in the past year.
Further Indian Film Festivals and India-Vietnam cultural collaborations are planned in the future, building on the positive momentum and shared enthusiasm generated by this successful festival series.
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ANNEXURE-I
Indian Film Festivals in Vietnam in 2025 |
| Embassy of India, Hanoi |
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| Sr. No. |
Cities/
Provinces |
Screening Date |
Venue |
Remarks |
| 1 |
Hanoi |
5-11/01/2025, 21/01/2025 |
National Cinema Centre, 87 Lang Ha Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi City |
Done |
| 2 |
Hai Phong |
21-24/01/2025 |
Venue: Galaxy Cinema
Address: 104 Luong Khanh Thien Street, Luong Khanh Thien Ward, Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong City |
Done |
| 3 |
Bac Giang |
14-20/03/2025 |
1. Venue: Lotte Cinema
Address: Ground Floor, Go! Shopping Mall Bac Giang, Tan Tien Commune, Bac Giang City, Bac Giang Province
2. Venue: Beta Media Cinema
Address: 4th Floor, Co.opmart Bac Giang Supermarket, 51 Nguyen Van Cu, Ngo Quyen Ward, Bac Giang City, Bac Giang Province |
Sent NV 14/02/2024
Positive response. |
| 4 |
Da Nang |
15-18/03/2025 |
Venue: Le Do Cinema
Address: 46 Tran Phu, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City |
Sent NV, 10/01/2025 Positive response. 130 seats |
| 5 |
Lao Cai |
15-18/3/2025 |
Venue: Culture - Cinema Centre of Lao Cai Province
Address: Tran Hung Dao Avenue, Bac Lenh Ward, Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province |
Sent NV 06/02/2025
Positive response |
| 6 |
Dien Bien |
17-20/03/2025 |
Venue: Dien Bien Phu Cinema
Address: Muong Thanh Ward, Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province |
Sent NV 06/02/2025
Positive response. 138 seats |
| 7 |
Bac Ninh |
25-28/03/2025 |
Venue: Dabaco Cinema Bac Ninh
Address: Dabaco Lotus Central Shopping Center, 28 Ly Thai To, Bac Ninh City, Bac Ninh Province |
Sent NV 12/02/2025
Positive response. 70 seats |
| 8 |
Tuyen Quang |
18-21/04/2025 |
Venue: Lotte Cinema
Address: Vincom Plaza Shopping Center, Group 13, Phan Thiet Ward, Tuyen Quang City, Tuyen Quang Province |
Sent NV 12/02/2025 |
| 9 |
Hue |
12-15/05/2025 |
Venue: Dong Ba Cinema
Address: 187 Tran Hung Dao, Dong Ba Ward, Phu Xuan District, Hue City |
Sent NV 12/02/2025
Positive response
The province will support venue if using the Culture-Cinema Centre of Hue City (hall or cinema (not in good condition). Using private cinema we need to pay expenditure |
| 10 |
Hanoi (HNUE) |
20/05/2025 |
Hanoi National University of Education - Viet Nam
Address: 136 Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi |
Dangal |
| 11 |
Hanoi (HUST) |
21/05/2025 |
Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Address: No.2, Giang Phong Street, Hanoi |
Dangal |
| 12 |
Lai Chau |
23-26/05/2025 |
1. Venue: Lai Chau Cinema
Address: No. 247, Tran Hung Dao Street, Group 9, Doan Ket Ward, Lai Chau City, Lai Chau Province
2. Venue: Auditorium, Lai Chau Provincial Community College
Address: No. 280, Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Quyet Thang Ward, Lai Chau City, Lai Chau Province |
Sent NV 12/02/2025 |
| 13 |
Lang Son |
30/05-02/06/2025 |
Venue: Dong Kinh Cinema, Lang Son City |
Positive response.
Sent NV 10/02/2025 |
| 14 |
Ha Giang |
8-13/6/2025 |
Venue: Ha Giang City Convention Center |
Sent NV 12/02/2025 |
| 15 |
Son La |
13-15/06/2025 |
Venue: Culture - Cinema Centre of of Son La Province
Address: No. 63b, To Hieu Street, Group 8, Chieng Le Ward, Son La City, Son La Province. |
Sent NV 28/03/2025 |
| 16 |
Quang Ngai |
14-15/6/2025 |
Venue: Quang Ngai Provincial Convention and Exhibition Center
Address: No. 205 Pham Van Dong Street, Quang Ngai City, Quang Ngai Province |
Positive response. Organize with IDY 2025
Sent NV 11/02/2025 |
| 17 |
Quang Nam |
17-20/6/2025 |
Venue: Rio Cinema – Tam Ky
Address: Bach Dang Street, Phuoc Hoa Ward, Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province |
Sent NV 11/02/2025 |
| 18 |
Thanh Hoa |
27-30/6/2025 |
Venue: Lam Son Theatre of Performing Arts
Address: 22 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Dien Bien Ward, Thanh Hoa City |
|
| 19 |
Nghe An |
04-06/07/2025 |
Venue: 12-9 Multi-purpose Cinema Center (under 12-9 Cinema Joint Stock Company), Address: No. 22 Quang Trung Street, Vinh City, Nghe An Province |
Sent NV 14/04/2025 |
| 20 |
Ha Tinh |
14-17/07/2025 |
Venue: CGV Vincom Cinema Ha Tinh
Address: Level 3, Vincom Plaza, Ha Huy Tap ward, Ha Tinh City, Ha Tinh Province |
Sent NV 14/04/2025 |
| 21 |
Thai Nguyen |
29-31/07/2025 |
Venue: Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Cinema
Address: 21 Hung Vuong Street, Phan Dinh Phung Ward, Thai Nguyen Province |
Sent NV 14/04/2025 |
| Consulate General of India, Ho Chi Minh city |
| Sr. No. |
Cities/
Provinces |
Screening Date |
Venue |
| 1 |
Phu Yen |
14-20/04/2025 |
Venue: Hung Dao Cinema
Address: 128 Tran Hung Street, Ward 3, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province |
| 2 |
Khanh Hoa |
25-26/3/2025 |
Venue: Auditorium, Khanh Hoa University
Address: 1 Nguyen Chanh, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province
(Auditorium) |
| 3 |
Ho Chi Minh city |
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i |
28-30/03/2025 |
Cinestar Hai Ba Trung
135 Hai Ba Trung, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City |
| |
ii |
21/03/2025 |
Venue: Auditorium, Sai Gon International University
Address: 8C, 7, 9, 10, 16, 18, Tong Huu Dinh, Thao Dien Ward, District 2,Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City |
| |
iii |
29/03/2025 |
Venue: Administrative Hall
Address: Ho Chi Minh City National University Urban Area, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City |
| |
iv |
19/3/2025
|
Venue: Auditorium, Hong Bang International University
Address: 215 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 15, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City |
| |
v |
15-16/03/2025 |
Venue: Auditorium, Sai Gon University
Address: 273 An Duong Vuong Street, Ward 2, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City |
| |
vi |
10/04/2025 |
Venue: Auditorium, Nguyen Tat Thanh University
Address: 331 National Highway 1A, An Phu Dong Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City |
| 4 |
Can Tho |
17/03/2025 |
Venue: Auditorium, Nam Can Tho University
Address: 168 Nguyen Van Cu Extension, An Binh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho Province |
| 5 |
Vinh Long |
20/03/2025 |
Venue: Auditorium, Cuu Long University
Address: National Highway 1A, Phu Quoi Commune, Long Ho District, Vinh Long Province |
