The Cannes Film Festival which is in its 76th edition in 2023 is all set to showcase four Indian movies this year – Firebrand, Kennedy, Agra, and Ishanou.
Four Indian movies at Cannes
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 15, May 2023
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