Sanya Malhotra's First Filmfare Stage Performance: A Special Celebration of South Cinema

Actress Sanya Malhotra is thrilled to be performing for the first time at the 70th Filmfare Awards South, calling it an incredibly special moment to celebrate South Indian cinema. The event in Kochi will feature a lineup of performers including Nidhhi Agerwal and Pranitha Subhash, hosted by Vishnu Warrier and Ranjini Haridas. On the work front, Malhotra has a crucial role in Anurag Kashyap's upcoming film "Bandar", where she stars alongside Bobby Deol. The film, inspired by real events and scripted by Sudip Sharma, premiered at TIFF 2025 and is scheduled for a May 2026 theatrical release.

Key Points: Sanya Malhotra on First Filmfare Performance & New Film 'Bandar'

  • Sanya Malhotra's debut Filmfare stage performance
  • 70th Filmfare Awards South in Kochi
  • Hosts include Vishnu Warrier and Ranjini Haridas
  • Malhotra stars in Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar'
  • 'Bandar' premiered at 2025 Toronto International Film Festival
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Sanya Malhotra thrilled about her first Filmfare performance: It is incredibly special

Sanya Malhotra excited for her debut Filmfare Awards South performance. She also stars alongside Bobby Deol in Anurag Kashyap's upcoming film 'Bandar'.

Sanya Malhotra thrilled about her first Filmfare performance: It is incredibly special
"Performing at the 70th Filmfare Awards South is incredibly special for me- especially because it's my very first performance on a Filmfare stage. - Sanya Malhotra"

Mumbai, Feb 20

Actress Sanya Malhotra cannot contain her excitement as she will soon be gracing the stage for her first Filmfare performance.

As the 70th Filmfare Awards South with Kerala Tourism are scheduled to take place shortly, the performers and hosts for the event have been announced. The ceremony is poised to deliver a spectacular celebration of cinema, featuring memorable performances and moments from across the Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada industries.

Some prominent names who are expected to set the stage on fire during the eventful evening include Sanya Malhotra, Nidhhi Agerwal, Pranitha Subhash, Aparna Balamurali, and Trisha Shetty, along with others.

Accompanying an exciting lineup of performers, Vishnu Warrier, RJ Mithun, and Ranjini Haridas will be taking charge as hosts.

Spilling her excitement about the special evening, Sanya shared, "Performing at the 70th Filmfare Awards South is incredibly special for me- especially because it's my very first performance on a Filmfare stage. A very special moment and that too to celebrate the sheer brilliance of South Indian cinema. I'm truly excited to be in Kochi and can't wait to step on stage for what promises to be an unforgettable night!"

On the professional front, Sanya has been roped in to play a crucial role in Anurag Kashyap's "Bandar". She will be seen sharing screen space with Bobby Deol for the first time in her next.

The project received its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

Backed by Nikhil Dwivedi under his home banner Saffron Magicworks, the script of the film, inspired by real-life events, has been provided by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee.

"Bandar" shares the tale of Samar (Played by Bobby Deol), an aging television star struggling to maintain his celebrity status.

The drama is likely to be out in the cinema halls on 22 May 2026.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Filmfare South awards are always a grand spectacle. Great to see North Indian actors like Sanya being invited to perform. It truly celebrates pan-Indian cinema now. Jai Hind!
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Aman W
Excited for the event, but I hope the focus remains on awarding South Indian cinema excellence. The performances are fun, but the awards are the real deal. Let's not make it just another Bollywood show.
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Sarah B
The lineup of hosts is fantastic! RJ Mithun and Ranjini Haridas are hilarious together. This is going to be such an entertaining night. Booking my calendar right now!
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Vikram M
More interested in "Bandar" with Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap! That's a powerhouse combination. Sanya choosing such offbeat roles is what makes her special. May 2026 is too far to wait!
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Nisha Z
Kochi is a beautiful venue. Kerala tourism partnership is a smart move. Hope they showcase some of God's Own Country during the broadcast. All the best to all performers! ✨

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