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| Directed by | Semmalar Annam |
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| Screenplay by | Semmalar Annam |
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| Music by | Meenakshi Ilayaraja |
| Cinematography | Vinoth Janakiraman |
| Edited by | Sreekar Prasad |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
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Mayilaa (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a 2026 Tamil drama film directed by Semmalar Annam in her debut feature and presented by Pa. Ranjith. The film produced by Newton Cinema is set in a village in Tamil Nadu and tells the story of Poongodi's struggle for independence and self-respect through the eyes of her daughter, Sudar.[1]
The film had its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam in Bright Future section on 31 January 2026.[2][3]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Melodi Dorcas as Mayilaa
- Shudarkodi V as Poongodi's daughter
- Sathya Maruthani
- Geetha Kailasam
- Auto Chandran
- Janaki Suresh
Production[edit | edit source]
The director of the film Semmalar Annam in an interview disclosed that the idea of the film came to her during her travel to villages for her acting projects. She said, "I would speak to women there, and listen to their life stories. I included all that in my film."[4]
Release[edit | edit source]
Mayilaa had its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 31 January 2026, in Bright Future section.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Tamil film 'Mayilaa' by Semmalar Annam to premiere at 55th Rotterdam Film Festival". The Statesman. 24 October 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Mayilaa". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Pa. Ranjith-Backed 'Mayilaa' To Premiere At International Film Festival Of Rotterdam 2026". The Hollywood Reporter. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ Radhakrishnan, Roopa (27 October 2025). "Being recognised by IFFR is important for a film like Mayilaa: Semmalar Annam". Times of India. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ↑ "Pa Ranjith turns presenter for Semmalar Annam's Mayilaa". New Indian Express. 24 October 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.