Richie Mehta’s Phoolan received a standing ovation at its world premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. Starring Sneha Kumari in the titular role, the action drama explores a turbulent 48-hour period in the life of Phoolan Devi, drawing from her autobiography and focusing on the woman behind the legend.

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Phoolan, directed and written by acclaimed filmmaker Richie Mehta, received a standing ovation from a packed audience of over 2,000 at its World Premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Screened as part of the festival's coveted Special Presentation section, the film left audiences deeply moved, drawing unanimous praise from critics and cinephiles alike at the iconic Princess of Wales Theatre, one of Toronto's most celebrated cultural landmarks.