Phoolan Film Premieres at 2026 TIFF

The film 'Phoolan,' directed by Richie Mehta, is based on the life of Phoolan Devi, a famous Indian bandit turned politician.

It will premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2026.

The film stars Sneha Kumari as Phoolan Devi and follows her journey from a poor 17-year-old girl to one of India's most notorious bandits.

The story focuses on a brutal 48-hour siege where over 2,000 armed men tried to kill her.

The film is produced by Namah Pictures and will be available on Prime Video.

The Toronto International Film Festival is a major platform for international cinema and runs from September 10 to 20, 2026.