‘Arivu’ Selected for Screening at the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa – A Film Bringing Pride to Tamil Cinema on the Global Stage!
Produced by Movietron Production, the film ‘Arivu’ has been selected for screening in the ‘New Horizons’ section of the Indian Panorama at the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2026) in Goa. With this, ‘Arivu’ earns the distinction of being a Tamil film chosen for screening at this prestigious, globally recognized festival.
Directed by Sathyasiva—who previously garnered attention with the film ‘Kazhugu’—and produced by Saivinoth Jayakumar, ‘Arivu’ features ‘Uriyadi’ Vijaykumar and Kayal Anandhi in the lead roles. The film centers on women’s rights and the challenges women face in society, delivering a powerful social message. It presents themes of social concern through a compelling and dynamic cinematic language. Saiprabhu Jayakumar serves as the co-producer of the film.
The cast of ‘Arivu’ also includes I. M. Vijayan, Singampuli, and Deepa Shankar in significant roles. D. Imman has composed the music, while Dill Raju handled the cinematography. Vetri Krishnan is the film’s editor, and S.K. served as the art director. Ramu M. acted as the production supervisor, Aravind as the executive producer, and Thennarasu as the production manager.
Being selected for screening at the International Film Festival of India even before its official theatrical release serves as a significant international recognition for the film ‘Arivu’. Furthermore, the film team plans to submit the movie to various international film festivals. In this way, ‘Arivu’ has begun its journey on the global cinematic stage even before its theatrical release.
Centered on themes of social significance—including women’s rights—the film has generated anticipation among audiences, bolstered by the recognition it has already received at international film festivals.
Following this international acclaim, ‘Arivu’—produced by Movietron Production and directed by Sathyasiva—is set to release in theaters worldwide on December 11th.