Phoolan Devi’s Story ‘Phoolan’ Makes Global Debut at TIFF, Earns Standing Ovation
What Happened
Phoolan, filmmaker Richie Mehta's adaptation of I, Phoolan Devi: The Autobiography of India’s Bandit Queen, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. The film, starring Sneha Kumari as Phoolan Devi, received a standing ovation from the audience at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre.
Key Takeaways
The film focuses on a pivotal 48-hour siege in Phoolan Devi’s life rather than a full biography, and its strong TIFF reception could boost its global profile ahead of its release on Prime Video.