Wednesday, January 7

Nachiyar, the fearless queen of Sivagangai and one of India’s

Nachiyar, the fearless queen of Sivagangai and one of India’s earliest women freedom fighters. After her husband Muthuvaduganatha Thevar is killed by the British East India Company, Velu Nachiyar rises from exile to lead a determined resistance.

Trained in warfare and strategy, she forges alliances with Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, builds a powerful women’s army, and plans a historic counterattack.

The film highlights her courage, leadership, and the iconic act of Kuyili, the first female suicide bomber, leading to the recapture of Sivagangai. The story celebrates Velu Nachiyar as a symbol of valor, sacrifice, and women’s empowerment in India’s freedom struggle