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Newton Cinema's Grand Entrance at Cannes Film Market

On May 12, 2026, Newton Cinema made a dramatic entrance at the prestigious Cannes Film Market, presenting its ambitious film slate to an international audience. The event took place at the Lérins Cinéma Club, where the film MAYILAA, directed by Semmalar Annam, was showcased. This marks a pivotal moment for Newton Cinema, representing a commitment to diverse storytelling in various languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, English, French, and German.

The excitement around MAYILAA is just the beginning. Alongside this premiere, Newton Cinema announced LEFTOVER, the fifth feature film directed by the acclaimed Salim Ahamed. Featuring a powerful cast that includes Arjun Radhakrishnan, Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad, and Roshan Mathew, LEFTOVER promises to be a gripping exploration of human experiences transcending geographical boundaries. Ahamed, whose previous works include the award-winning Adaminte Makan Abu, underlines the universal themes of memory and moral urgency that LEFTOVER embodies.

In a statement reflecting on his film, Ahamed expressed, “LEFTOVER emerges from silence, memory, and a moral urgency. It conveys pain without artifice, dignity without explanations, and a shared human experience that transcends borders.” This thoughtful approach aligns perfectly with the vision of Newton Cinema, which aims to support independent filmmakers and bring crucial, often overlooked stories to the forefront.

The festival-goers can also look forward to MAYILAA's global premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, where it will vie for the Audience Award in Toulouse. Details about the worldwide release of LEFTOVER will be disclosed in the coming weeks, adding to the anticipation surrounding Newton Cinema’s growing catalog.

In addition to LEFTOVER and MAYILAA, Newton Cinema's selection for Marché du Film features a lineup of compelling titles including The Gambler directed by the renowned Prasanna Vithanage and The Sorbonne Conspiracy, another project from Salim Ahamed. These films highlight the cinematic diversity that Newton Cinema aims to bring to a global audience.

Anto Chittilappilly, the founder and CEO of Newton Cinema, shared insights about the company's mission: “We are carving out a space for auteur cinema, for filmmakers whose work bears a distinctive mark and social consciousness. With LEFTOVER and MAYILAA, we seek to empower independent filmmakers, safeguard necessary, challenging narratives, and give voice to those living on the margins of global cinema.”

With established offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Colombo, and Kochi, Newton Cinema is poised to make a significant impact on the international film landscape. As they continue negotiations with international sales representatives and distribution partners in India, the future looks promising for both LEFTOVER and MAYILAA, along with their other upcoming projects. The film industry watches eagerly as Newton Cinema collaborates to bring these unique stories to life on the big screen.

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This announcement not only underscores Newton Cinema's dedication to filmmaking, but also the importance of nurturing diverse voices in an increasingly globalized film industry.