Dubai – September 24, 2024: Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, the IIFA Awards return for an iconic third edition on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, from September 27th to 29th, 2024, at the renowned Etihad Arena. In partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the 24th Edition of the IIFA Festival is set to be a historic celebration of cinematic excellence, promising to be the grandest yet, bringing together superstars across five legendary industries.

As the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards celebrates 24 years of cinematic excellence, the festivities will commence with the IIFA Utsavam Awards on Friday, September 27th, shining a spotlight on the brilliance of South Indian cinema. Following this, the IIFA Awards will take place on Saturday, September 28th, honoring the finest talents in Hindi cinema in a spectacular, sold-out celebration of glamour and stardom. The festival will culminate in grand style with the much-anticipated IIFA Rocks on Sunday, September 29th, a vibrant celebration of music, fashion, and entertainment that promises to leave a lasting impression.

Mr Andre Timmins, Founder/Director, IIFA stated, “We are thrilled to unite the grandeur of Indian cinema for a historic star-studded celebration of five iconic industries this 27th -29th September, our biggest and most spectacular IIFA Festival yet. This year’s IIFA will be a celebration of unprecedented scale, transcending cinematic boundaries with the convergence of Hindi Cinema and South Indian cinema, set against Yas Island’s unmatched hospitality and breath-taking backdrop as a premier international destination.

He added, “The excitement is palpable as tickets for IIFA Awards night have sold out! Get ready for unforgettable moments, mesmerizing performances, and a cultural extravaganza during our star-studded three-day IIFA Festival. This galactic celebration of cinema will captivate audiences worldwide and leave a lasting global impact. A true testament to the unparalleled appeal of Yas Island, IIFA 2024 festival will foster meaningful connections, offer unique networking opportunities, and celebrate the visionaries who have shaped the global entertainment landscape, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey to 2025.”

Festival Dates: September 27th-29th, 2024| Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour

• September 27: NEXA IIFA UTSAVAM Co-Presented By Meteora Developers Co-Powered By Maisour | https://www.iifa.com/iifa-utsavam-2024
• September 28: NEXA IIFA AWARDS Co-Presented By SOBHA Realty Co-Powered by Maisour |https://www.iifa.com/iifa-2024
• September 29: SOBHA Realty IIFA ROCKS Co-Presented By NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour |https://www.iifa.com/iifa-2024

Friday 27th September IFA Utsavam 2024 Hosts:

IIFA Utsavam Hosts:

• Telugu: Rana Daggubati & Teja Sajja
• Kannada: Akul Balaji & Vijay Raghavendra
• Tamil: Sathish & Diya Menon
• Malayalam: Sudev Nair & Pearle Maaney

IIFA Utsavam Performers:

• Prabhu Deva, Rockstar DSP, Shane Nigam, Raashii Khanna, Pragya Jaiswal, Malashri, Regina Cassandra, and more!

Star-Studded Line-Up of attendees at IIFA Utsavam:

• The spectacular star-studded SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour 2024 is all set to celebrate the power and diversity of the four vibrant South Indian film industries—Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada—with an extraordinary line-up featuring Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Rana Daggubati, Teja Sajja, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, SJ Suryah, Samantha, Jiiva, Mrunal Thakur, Nani, Mani Ratnam, AR Rahman, Balakrishna, Jayam Ravi, Keerthy Suresh, Indrajit Sukumaran, Anaswara Rajan, Mamitha Baiju, Shraddha Srinath, Brahmanandam, and Shine Tom Chacko and many more

Saturday, 28th September | IIFA Awards:

• Hosts: Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar & Vicky Kaushal
• Performers: Rekha, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday

Sunday, 29th September | IIFA Rocks:

• Hosts: Siddhant Chaturvedi & Abhishek Banerjee
• Performers: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Shilpa Rao, Honey Singh, Lulia V Vantur

Join us for a monumental celebration of Indian cinema, culture, and artistry at the IIFA Festival 2024!

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SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour

• September 27: NEXA IIFA UTSAVAM Co-Presented By Meteora Developers Co-Powered By Maisour | https://www.iifa.com/iifa-utsavam-2024
• September 28: NEXA IIFA AWARDS Co-Presented By SOBHA Realty Co-Powered by Maisour |https://www.iifa.com/iifa-2024
• September 29: SOBHA Realty IIFA ROCKS Co-Presented By NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour |https://www.iifa.com/iifa-2024

Partners of IIFA Festival 2024 |SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour

NEXA IIFA UTSAVAM Co-Presented By Meteora Developers Co-Powered By Maisour

NEXA IIFA AWARDS Co-Presented By SOBHA Realty Co-Powered by Maisour

SOBHA Realty IIFA ROCKS Co-Presented By NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour

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