'Selvi' Premieres in Busan's Vision–Asia Section
Tamil filmmaker Sailesh Rathnakumar's first feature, starring and produced by Anjali Patil, screens at the Busan International Film Festival.
'Selvi,' the first feature film directed by Tamil filmmaker Sailesh Rathnakumar, has premiered in the Vision–Asia section of the Busan International Film Festival, according to Variety.
Anjali Patil plays the title role and produces the film through her banner Anahat Films. Rathnakumar wrote the screenplay with cinematographer Bargav Sridhar, and Sreekar Prasad edited the film.
The story centers on a homecare nurse whose working day stretches from 12 hours to 72.
Festival and financing history
'Selvi' was presented as a work-in-progress at the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum in March and drew backing from the Red Sea Fund.
Patil launched Anahat Films in 2021 intending to write and direct, then spent its first five years producing for other filmmakers. She co-produced 'The Moogai,' which played Sundance in 2024, and 'The Shadowbox,' which played Berlin in 2025. Rathnakumar began his career doing sound and music supervision for veteran Indian editor B. Lenin.
Quick answers
Where did 'Selvi' premiere?
'Selvi' premiered in the Vision–Asia section of the Busan International Film Festival.
Who directs and stars in 'Selvi'?
Sailesh Rathnakumar directs in his feature debut, and Anjali Patil plays the title role and produces through Anahat Films.
What is 'Selvi' about?
The film centers on a homecare nurse whose working day stretches from 12 hours to 72.