Selvi is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language drama film co-written, and directed by Sailesh Rathnakumar. Starring Anjali Patil in titular role it follows a home-care nurse through the emotional and social realities of caregiving, duty, and survival.
It will have its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, in the Vision section on 9 October 2026.
Premise Selvi, a homecare nurse is taking care of her family's needs, her patients' care, and her dreams. But personal and professional problems push her to the edge.
Cast Anjali Patil as Selvi Swathy Krishnan as Kavitha Vinoth Kishan as Purushothaman Raja Krishnamoorty as Vinod Kumar Semmalar Annam as Kamali Archana Padmini as Rincy Mekha Rajan as Anu Prabha
Production In March the project was selected at the 24th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum. It is co-produced by the Red Sea Fund, a Red Sea International Film Festival initiative, and supported by Hong Kong Asia Film Financing.
Release Selvi will have its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in the Vision – Asia section on 9 October 2026.
Accolades
The film will compete for the Vision Awards at the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Busan International Film Festival 15 October 2026 Vision Awards Selvi
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