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Phoolan, Richie Mehta film on Phoolan Devi, gets standing ovation during premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
Richie Mehta’s biographical drama about Phoolan Devi earned a standing ovation and will soon stream on Prime Video.
- On September 17, 2026, filmmaker Richie Mehta's biopic 'Phoolan' premiered at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, receiving a standing ovation from over 2,000 audience members at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
- Based on Phoolan Devi's autobiography 'I, Phoolan Devi: The Autobiography of India's Bandit Queen' , the film focuses on a turbulent 48-hour period and aims to strip away mythology to reveal the human underneath.
- Starring Sneha Kumari as Phoolan Devi, the Hindi action-drama was produced by Namah Pictures' Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora, and Kanwal Kohli, with Amazon MGM Studios facilitating global distribution.
- Reflecting on the premiere, Mehta said the standing ovation showed Phoolan's story "connected in exactly the way we hoped it would," drawing unanimous praise from critics and cinephiles alike.
- Exploring themes of resilience and dignity, the film will soon release on Prime Video, fulfilling Mehta's vision to share a story belonging not just to one person, but to all of humanity.
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Phoolan Devi's Autobiography 'Phoolan' World Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 2026
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The autobiography of India's bandit queen Phoolan Devi, titled 'Phoolan' had its world premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday. Entertainment News | Phoolan Devi's Autobiography 'Phoolan' World Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 2026.
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‘Phoolan’: Richie Mehta’s film gets standing ovation at TIFF world premiere
Richie Mehta’s biographical action-drama, Phoolan, received standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival after it was showcased at the iconic Princess of Wales Theatre as part of Special Presentation section on September 17, 2026.
·Chennai, India
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