Another good news has emerged for Indian films. Emmy Award winning filmmaker Richie Mehta’s film ‘Phoolan’ has now made its mark on the international stage. The film has got a place in the Special Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. Let us know what is the story of this film and when will it be screened at TIFF 2026.

Namah Pictures’ film Phoolan is written and directed by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Richie Mehta. Produced by Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishore Arora, Kanwal Kohli and Richie Mehta

Sneha Kumari will be seen in the role of Phoolan Devi in ​​this Hindi action drama. Along with him, Anurag Thakur, Vikram Pratap Singh, Akash Dahiya, Prateek Pachauri and Dev Dutt Budholia will also be seen in important roles.

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Phoolan has been selected for the Special Presentations section at TIFF 2026. The film will be screened at the Princess of Wales Theater on 16 September at 6 pm.

‘Phoolan’ to be seen in TIFF 2026

Prime Video today announced that its original film Phoolan has been selected for the Special Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. This festival will take place from 10 to 20 September 2026. The film will be screened at the Princess of Wales Theater on September 16 at 6 pm (ET). Inspired by Phoolan Devi’s book ‘I, Phoolan – The Autobiography of India’s Bandit Queen’, this film shows that important phase of her life, when thousands of people surround her in a village with the intention of killing her.

Richie Mehta directed

This Hindi action drama has been written and directed by Richie Mehta. The film has been jointly produced by Sharin Mantri Kedia, Kishore Arora, Kanwal Kohli and Richie Mehta.

Sneha Kumari will be seen in the role of Phoolan Devi in ​​the film. Along with him, Anurag Thakur, Vikram Pratap Singh, Akash Dahiya, Prateek Pachauri and Dev Dutt Budholia will also be seen playing important roles.

The film is based on the story of 48 hours

Phoolan is a story based on the background of villages in India. This is the story of a 17 year old poor girl, who later becomes one of the most famous dacoits of India. 2,000 armed men are sent to kill him. The film shows the story of those 48 hours when she was surrounded from all sides. This film presents action in a completely different style.

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The Toronto International Film Festival is counted among the largest film festivals in the world. Every year the best films and filmmakers from different countries get a chance to show their films here.