INCA Awards inaugural April 16 Mumbai hosted by Johar Daggubati
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Big news for movie fans: The very first Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) Awards are happening in Mumbai on April 16, 2026.
Karan Johar and Rana Daggubati will be your hosts as the event spotlights talent from all corners of India's film world, with 25 awards up for grabs.
'Dhurandhar' leads INCA nominations with 17
INCA is all about celebrating cinema in 12 Indian languages, with top honors like Best Film, Director, Actor, and Actress, plus 21 more categories covering everything from music to technical skills.
This year, Dhurandhar leads nominations with 17 nods, followed by Lokah Chapter One: Chandra (15), and several other buzzworthy titles.
The goal? To bring together India's diverse film industries under one roof and cheer on standout talent.