The India-Taiwan co-production “Demon Hunters” is set to make its theatrical debut in the Netherlands on Oct. 29, according to an exclusive announcement made at the Busan International Film Festival. LAX Entertainment is handling the distribution, partnering with major Dutch exhibitors such as Pathé and Kinepolis.
Directed by Mei-Juin Chen, the film blends action, comedy, and supernatural elements, centering on the cultural collision between Indian and Taiwanese traditions. The project stars Arjan Bajwa, JC Lin, Regina Lei, Jack Kao, Harry Chang, and Jayanta Meetei.
“What attracted us to ‘Demon Hunters’ is that it is genuinely different,” said Soeniel Sewnarain, chief of LAX Entertainment. “It brings together India and Taiwan in a way that is energetic, entertaining and accessible to an international audience.”
The film originally premiered in Taiwan through Vie Show Cinemas before expanding to streaming platforms in India via JioHotstar and Prime Video. It subsequently reached audiences in the United States through Apple TV, Amazon, YouTube, and other digital services.
Taiwan’s Light House Productions produced the independent feature with support from the Taiwanese government, while Gayathiri Guliani’s Kleos Entertainment Group served as co-producer. Cindy Shyu, who produced the film, highlighted the significance of the Dutch release.
“The Netherlands release is an important milestone for us because it brings ‘Demon Hunters’ back to the big screen in a new international market,” Shyu said. “From Taiwan to India, the U.S. and now the Netherlands, the film has continued to find audiences across cultures. That is ultimately what we hoped for when we began this India-Taiwan collaboration – to create a film that could travel.”
Guliani added that the movie was conceived from the start as a border-crossing story, noting that its multi-country rollout demonstrates how culturally rooted narratives can resonate globally when driven by universal entertainment values.
Finally! An Indian-Taiwanese action comedy that respects both cultures instead of relying on cheap stereotypes.
Great to see niche co-productions getting theatrical runs in Europe. October 29 can’t come soon enough.