Richie Mehta’s Phoolan premiered at TIFF to a packed theatre and strong applause. The response underscored the film’s attempt to present Phoolan Devi beyond mythology.

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.