Prime Video original ‘Phoolan’ to be screened at Toronto International Folm Festival
Prime Video's original film 'Phoolan', directed by Richie Mehta, has been selected for a Special Presentation at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. The movie is based on the autobiography of Phoolan Devi and depicts a intense 48-hour siege in her life.
Why it matters
The selection of an Indian original production for a major international film festival highlights the growing global reach and critical recognition of Indian streaming content.
Prime Video announced on July 21, 2026 (Tuesday) that its original movie Phoolan has been selected for a Special Presentation at the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which will run from September 10 to 20, 2026. The film will be showcased at the festival on September 16 at 6 PM ET, at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
Inspired by the book I, Phoolan - The Autobiography of India’s Bandit Queen , by Phoolan Devi, the film tells the story of a defining chapter in her life, where thousands of men trap her in a village in an attempt to kill her. The Hindi action drama is written and directed by the critically acclaimed director Richie Mehta and produced by Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora, Kanwal Kohli, and Richie Mehta.
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