Launced as an anti-nuclear film festival in 1998 to protest against the Pokhran Nuclear test in Madurai, the Madurai Film Festival has come a long way. It is celebrated from December 6 to 9 every year.

The festival is organised by 40 year-old Amudhan RP, a documentary filmmaker. Amudhan is also the founder of the event. The festival serves as a meeting place for not only cinema lovers but also for those who enjoy watching documentaries. “We intend to screen all kinds of short films, documentaries, animation films and music videos, like we do every year. We screen films from across the world and are open to any style, theme or length.”