CHENNAI: Writer, director Semmalar Annam's much-awaited Tamil film 'Mayilaa', which is being presented by acclaimed filmmaker Pa Ranjith, will premiere at the 55th International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR).

The film, which has been produced by Newton Cinema, will have its World Premiere in the Bright Future section of the IFFR, which is to take place from January 29 to February 8, 2026.

Set in a small village in Tamil Nadu, 'Mayilaa' tells the story of Poongodi, a woman whose struggle for independence and self-respect becomes a journey of quiet rebellion. Through the eyes of her daughter Sudar, the film reflects the unspoken resilience of women and children who carry both tenderness and trauma in their everyday lives.

“Semmalar’s voice is distinct and courageous,” said Anto Chitt

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