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P. Sheshadri - Festival Director<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A visionary filmmaker who holds the unprecedented record of winning eight consecutive National Film Awards. P. Sheshadri leads the AKKA<\/a><\/span> \u2013 Cinegannada<\/a><\/span> Film Festival 2026 as Festival Director, bringing decades of cinematic excellence and an unmatched eye for storytelling to the selection and awards process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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About the Director<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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P. Sheshadri is one of Karnataka’s most celebrated filmmakers, known for films that blend artistic depth with powerful narratives rooted in Kannada culture. His eight consecutive National Film Awards remain an unmatched record in Indian cinema \u2014 a testament to his consistency, craft, and creative vision.<\/p>

As Festival Director, Sheshadri oversees the entire selection and jury process of the AKKA \u2013 Cinegannada Film Festival. His leadership ensures that every film is evaluated with the highest artistic standards, and that the festival reflects the true depth and diversity of Kannada cinema on a global stage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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AKKA \u2013 Cinegannada Film Festival 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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8 Consecutive National Film Awards<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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National Award Films :<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Munnudi, December 1, Atithi, Beru, Thutturi, Vimukthi, Bettada Jeeva, Bharath Stores<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Under Sheshadri’s direction, the festival maintains a rigorous and transparent selection process \u2014 from the 5-member Preview Committee screening to the final Main Jury evaluation \u2014 ensuring only the finest Kannada films reach the global stage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Our Jury<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Three of Karnataka’s most respected filmmakers and journalists entrusted with selecting the winners of the AKKA \u2013 Cinegannada Film Festival 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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