# International festival recognition for Enna Vilai > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-festival-recognition-for-enna-vilai > Updated: 2026-09-04T15:29:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The socio-political family thriller ‘Enna Vilai’, directed by Sajeev Pazhoor and starring Nimisha Sajayan and Karunas, has received several international film festival selections. Following its recognition as Best Feature Film at the Mannheim Arts and Film Festival in Germany, the film was selected for the Kaia International Film Festival in Istanbul, Turkey. It was subsequently selected for the Bridges International Film Festival in Greece. Other recognitions include the Best Screenplay Award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival and selection for the Atlanta Indian Film Festival in the United States. Produced by Kalamaya Films, the movie is scheduled for a theatrical release in September 2026. During production, the filmmakers honored the local community in Paalam village, Dhanushkodi, by involving residents in the unveiling of the film’s first look. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Enna Vilai selected for Bridges International Film Festival in Greece The socio-political thriller ‘Enna Vilai’, starring Nimisha Sajayan, has been selected for the Bridges International Film Festival in Greece, adding to its growing international festival presence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enna-vilai-selected-for-bridges-international-film-festival-in-greece ### 2026-08-22: Enna Vilai selected for Kaia International Film Festival in Turkey The socio-political thriller ‘Enna Vilai’, starring Nimisha Sajayan, has been selected for Turkey’s Kaia International Film Festival ahead of its September 2026 theatrical release. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enna-vilai-selected-for-kaia-international-film-festival-in-turkey --- Cite as: International festival recognition for Enna Vilai. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/international-festival-recognition-for-enna-vilai