Mayilaa (2026)
- Original title
- மயிலா
- Directed by
- Semmalar Annam
- Genre
- drama
- Country
- India
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A woman in a Tamil Nadu village fights for her independence and dignity. Her daughter watches and tells the story.
slow-burnemotionalintrospectivegroundedpoignantintimateresilient
What happens
Mayilaa (English: Peahen) is a 2026 Tamil drama film directed by Semmalar Annam in her debut feature and presented by Pa. Ranjith. The film produced by Newton Cinema is set in a village in Tamil Nadu and tells the story of Poongodi's struggle for independence and self-respect through the eyes of her daughter, Sudar. The film had its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam in Bright Future section on 31 January 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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