MUMBAI, Sept 15, 2023 (BSS/PTI) - Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming spy drama "Khufiya" and Atul Sabharwal-directed "Berlin" will have their world premieres at the 2023 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA).

The organisers on Thursday announced that the festival's 21st edition will be held from October 11 to 15. It will showcase six narrative features, two documentaries and 16 short films from 13 countries and in 14 languages, a press release said.

"Khufiya", featuring Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, will serve as the opening movie of the film gala. The film is inspired by true events and based on the popular espionage novel "Escape to Nowhere" by Amar Bhushan.