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Mayil6aa Nominated for NETPAC Award at IFFR 2026 Rotterdam, February 2026 — Mayilaa, directed by Semmalar Annam and produced by Newton Cinema, has been nominated for the NETPAC Award at the 2026 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), where the film had its world premiere earlier this month. The NETPAC Award, presented by the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema, recognizes outstanding Asian films that reflect creativity, cultural depth, and cinematic excellence. The film presents an intimate and grounded portrayal of a young working woman’s journey toward dignity and independence, and received strong appreciation from festival audiences at its Rotterdam screening. The nomination marks an important milestone in the film’s international festival journey. Mayilaa is presented...

Mayilaa, a Newton Cinema Production Presented by Pa Ranjith, to Premiere at the 2026 International Film Festival Rotterdam Chennai, India — October 23, 2025 — Mayilaa, the much-awaited Tamil-language debut feature by writer-director Semmalar Annam, presented by acclaimed filmmaker Pa Ranjith and produced by Newton Cinema, will have its World Premiere in the Bright Future section of the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), taking 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 ...