IIFA Awards 2026: Dhurandhar Dominates with Multiple Wins as Ranveer Singh Bags Best Actor

The 26th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2026 winners were announced on October 30, celebrating outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar emerged as the biggest winner of the ceremony, taking home 12 awards across major categories. The film won Best Film, while Ranveer Singh received the Best Actor award for his performance. Aditya Dhar was honoured with Best Director, along with awards for Original Story, Screenplay and Dialogues. Akshaye Khanna won Best Performance in a Negative Role, and Sanjay Dutt was recognised as Best Supporting Actor.

Saiyaara also had a successful outing, with Aneet Padda winning Best Actress and Ahaan Panday receiving the Best Male Debut award. The film also secured honours for lyrics and male playback singing. Chhaava won three technical awards, including Best Sound Mixing, Best Background Score and Best Visual Effects. Huma Qureshi won Best Supporting Actress for Jolly LLB 3, while Rasha Thadani received Best Female Debut for Azaad. In the digital categories, Baramulla won Best Picture and Best Original Story, while Stolen secured Best Direction and Best Actor for Abhishek Banerjee. The Bad\*ds of Bollywood was named Best Series, with Aryan Khan winning Best Director. The next IIFA Weekend and Awards ceremony is scheduled for January 22 and 23, 2027, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.