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.