Festival Venues & Travel Guide
All screens are housed at the iconic P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
Primary Address
Sayani Road, Near Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400025
Western Railway: Prabhadevi / Dadar Station (1.2 km, 5-7 mins by taxi/bus). Central Railway: Dadar Station (1.5 km).
Bandra-Worli Sea Link & Mumbai Coastal Road: 10 mins from Worli exit. BEST Bus Stop right opposite Academy.
Auditorium Facilities
Ravindra Natya Mandir - Main Auditorium
Step-free ramp entry, dedicated wheelchair spaces in Row G & J, elevator access to balcony, assisted audio headsets.
Programmes at P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy
View Complete Hall Schedule →Grand Inaugural Ceremony & Lamp Lighting
Official opening of Chitrapataka 2026 with Hon'ble Cultural Minister of Maharashtra, MFSCDCL leadership, and special honours to veteran cinema technicians.
Opening Premiere Screening: The River Whispers (नदीचे गाणे)
World Festival Premiere followed by an interactive Q&A session with the entire cast and director.
Feature Premiere: Santarāma – The Maestro's Canvas
Screening of the landmark biographical film followed by a felicitations ceremony for the Shantaram family.