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Filmmaker Dev Benegal's 'Road Movie' starring Abhay Deol has been invited for a world premiere at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival and will be showcased as part of the 'Special Presentations'.

The film, which is slated for theatrical release next year, is presented by Indian Films in association with Studio 18 and will be screened at Winter Garden on September 18.

Making the announcement Sandeep Bhargava, CEO Indian Films, said, "we couldn't be more delighted and honoured that TIFF has chosen to premiere the film as special presentation."

"The invitation is an endorsement of our vision to selectively back high quality international cinema. 'Road Movie' brings into sharp focus the global interest in indigenous Indian films following the critical acclaim earned by Oscar-winning 'Slumdog Millionaire'" he said.

Written and directed by Dev Benegal, the film is about Vishnu, a restless young man, who rejects his father's faltering hair oil business and hits the road with a travelling cinema.

Colourful and full of unforgettable characters, the film celebrates India's open roads and the pure love for movies.

Shot on a lush canvas, the movie also stars festival circuit favourite Tannishtha Chatterjee and star Bollywood actor-director Satish Kaushik, both who gave notable performances in the 2007 British film 'Brick Lane'.

Dev Benegal's first feature presentation 'English, August' (1994) had garnered a lot of critical acclaim. His second venture 'Split Wide Open' was premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.

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