Archive · 24 Aug 2026
India Secures Two Films in Busan’s 2026 Vision-Asia Slate
The Busan International Film Festival has chosen two Indian films for its 2026 Vision-Asia program.
One film is called “Selvi,” and it is directed by Sailesh Rathnakumar.
Anjali Patil produces and acts in that film.
The other film is “Birds in the Dark,” directed by Shashank Walia.
Vision-Asia will show 11 independent films from 10 countries and regions.
The festival’s Vision section also includes 12 films in a separate Vision-Korea program.
The festival will take place in South Korea from October 6 to 15, 2026.
This gives Indian filmmakers a place in an international festival lineup.
The Busan International Film Festival announced 23 films for its 2026 Vision section.
India has two Vision-Asia entries: Sailesh Rathnakumar’s “Selvi” and Shashank Walia’s “Birds in the Dark.”
Anjali Patil produces and stars in “Selvi,” Rathnakumar’s directorial debut.
Vision-Asia features 11 films from directors across 10 countries and regions.
The 31st Busan International Film Festival will run from October 6 to 15, 2026, in South Korea.
- Who
- Indian filmmakers Sailesh Rathnakumar and Shashank Walia, with actor-producer Anjali Patil involved in “Selvi.”
- What
- The Busan International Film Festival announced its 2026 Vision lineup, including two Indian films in Vision-Asia.
- When
- The 31st festival is scheduled for October 6–15, 2026.
- Where
- Busan, South Korea.
- Why
- The Vision section presents 23 independent films through Vision-Asia and Vision-Korea programs.
- Festival
- Busan International Film Festival
- Edition
- 31st edition
- Festival dates
- October 6–15, 2026
- Vision section
- 23 independent films
- Vision-Asia
- 11 films from 10 countries and regions
- Indian entries
- “Selvi” and “Birds in the Dark”
- Vision-Korea
- 12 films