Bad Girl Wins Prestigious NETPAC Award at IFFR 2025
Rotterdam, Netherlands – Bad Girl, the debut feature film by director Varsha Bharath, has won the NETPAC Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025. This marks a moment of immense pride for the Tamil film industry and cinema lovers worldwide.
The NETPAC Award (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) is given annually to a standout feature film from the Asia and Pacific regions. It specifically recognizes emerging talents, considering only the first and second features of directors. With this recognition, Bad Girl has cemented its place on the global cinematic stage, showcasing the strength of Tamil storytelling and filmmaking excellence.
*A Milestone for Tamil Cinema*
Presented by Anurag Kashyap and Vetri Maaran, Bad Girl is a bold and gripping film that has captivated international audiences with its powerful narrative and stellar performances. This victory reaffirms the growing influence of Tamil cinema in the global film circuit and opens new doors for regional filmmakers.
*Cast and Crew*
Written & Directed by: Varsha Bharath
Produced by: Vetri Maaran
Music: Amit Trivedi
Production House: Grass Root Film Company
*Cast*
Anjali Sivaraman, Shanthi Priya, Hridhu Haroon, TeeJay Arunasalam, Sashank Bommireddipalli, Saranya Ravichandran
*Key Technical Crew*
Cinematography: Preetha Jayaraman (ISC), Jagadeesh Ravi, Prince Anderson
Editing: Radha Sridhar
Production Design: V Shanmugaraja
Costume Design: Shruthi Manjari
Casting: Varsha Varadarajan
Intimacy Coordinator: Jayalakshmi Sundaresan
Sound Design: Vinoth Thanigasalam
Sound Mix: Prathap
DI & Colorist: Infinity Media, Siva Sankar
VFX Head: R. Harihara Suthan (Lorven)
Production Manager: Ve. Ki. Duraisamy
Stills: Amir Raj
Publicity Designer: Bharanidharann
PRO: Rekha
COO (Grass Root Film Company): Abdul Rahman
Executive Producer: Vikrem Vybav R S
With its world-class storytelling and technical brilliance, Bad Girl continues the tradition of Tamil cinema pushing boundaries and gaining international recognition. This award marks a new chapter in the industry’s journey, inspiring young filmmakers to take bold creative strides.
As Tamil cinema receives this global honor, the industry and its audiences celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Bad Girl’s success at IFFR 2025 is not just a win for its team but a significant achievement for Indian and Tamil cinema on the world stage.
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