Voices through words: Evolution of South India’s literary languages
Is Tamil the mother of Kannada? Or are they sisters or cousin-sisters or step-sisters or…? The debate seems to be never-ending like the Cauvery dispute that rises like a phoenix…
Retro Movie Review: A visually striking, flawed gangster drama anchored by Suriya
Karthik Subbaraj’s Retro blends stylized filmmaking with philosophical ambition, but struggles to maintain narrative focus despite a stellar performance from Suriya. Karthik Subbaraj’s Retro is a film as ambitious as…
Kashmiriyat: Who are the original inhabitants of Kashmir?
With the brutal killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, the fragile semblance of peace and prosperity returning to the picturesque valley has once again been shattered. While…
Shine Tom Chacko controversy: Is Mollywood trapped in a narcotic haze?
Yet again, Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has become the center of attention for media industry here due to his involvement in a recent drug-related controversy. This incident marks his…
TN’s Language War: Should Rupee be ‘₹’ or ‘ரூ’
Even as the row over two- and three-language policy continues unabated, the TN government has added fresh fuel to the blaze by unveiling a logo for the state budget to…
Seventeen years after its release, “1971” remains one of the best Indian war films
With the runaway success of Kollywood blockbuster Amaran starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi garnering positive reviews across the country for its true-to-life depiction of the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan,…
Producers need to be passionate as well as pragmatic: Stephen Woolley, British Filmmaker
Noted English Filmmaker and Actor, Stephen Woolley today addressed an enlightening masterclass on “Who is a Film Producer? – Five Important Stages of Film Production” at the 55th International Film…
Thrill of victory and agony of depression are classic emotive examples for study in artistic pursuits: Animation Director Chris Kirshbaum at 55th IFFI
The ‘ahaa moment’ of my life came while playing gully cricket with some kids in Calcutta “If you’re pursuing any form of art, being a keen observer is essential!” emphasized…
There’s no rule in filmmaking. It’s a creative choice and personal decision: KK Senthil Kumar, cinematographer
“AI driven VFX is the future” From Magadheera to Eega and Baahubali to RRR; acclaimed cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar is the man behind the lens, who has skillfully transformed many…
You must let go of your hesitation and fear and have complete faith in one another to make a successful film: Phillip Noyce
Pioneer Filmmaker Phillip Noyce addresses Masterclass on ‘How to Succeed in New Hollywood’ at 55th IFFI From wanting to be a ringmaster in a neighborhood circus to being a director…