Tamil cinema often experiments with content-driven films, but it’s the larger-than-life entertainers that strike gold with audiences. These spectacles rest on the shoulders of a superstar, and while story, visuals, and craft matter, it’s the background score that takes them to another level. Rajinikanth, the...
I was completely stunned. I couldn’t say a word—I was overwhelmed, excited, nervous… everything at once. But within minutes, he made me feel completely at ease. That’s the thing about his aura—it’s calm, welcoming. He makes sure you’re comfortable. We often hear the phrase “light...
It’s a story we’ve heard before, outsiders finding it tough to carve a niche in the Indian film industry. Yet, every once in a while, someone breaks through the barriers, wins hearts, and earns a place on the silver screen. One such rising star is...
There’s a trending meme template that goes, “They vanished like they never existed.” It’s often used for cinema artists who disappeared from the spotlight after a promising start. And it feels like a perfect fit for the gorgeously talented Reshmi Menon. Entering Tamil cinema as...
The Bay Area crew, quiet through much of the offseason, flipped the script just hours before media day with four bold moves. Jonathan Kuminga, whose future at Golden State seemed uncertain, inked a two-year extension. Veteran big Al Horford joined the fold to add size...
A coming-of-age drama about a not-so-grounded female protagonist, played by Anjali Sivaraman. That’s the A-story. But the B-story cuts deeper — it’s about the generational patriarchy that Tamil cinema has glorified for decades through a male gaze. Bad Girl dares to flip that lens. The...
On a bright, sunny afternoon in Chennai, I stood outside a studio’s green room, nervously going over my notes. Just then, someone walked out with unmistakable confidence and presence—it was Dr. Malvika Iyer, a person with disability and an unstoppable force of inspiration. Once a...
We’ve seen countless Ilaiyaraaja fans over the decades, but composer C. Sathya lives and breathes the maestro’s music. For him, Ilaiyaraaja isn’t just an inspiration — he’s in his blood. From playing the Isaignani’s timeless melodies on a harmonium in school, earning rousing applause, to...
“I saw Deepika Padukone perform. She’s incredibly expressive with her eyes…” says Saras Menon on the journey to carve out her own space. Heart full of passion, beaming with positivity, a live wire—Saras Menon is hungry to win it all. It’s easy to box her...
After delivering a chilling performance as the menacing nomad Shettani in Jigarthanda DoubleX, Vidhyashankar Neelamegham — better known as Vidhu — stormed the big scream with yet another fierce portrayal, this time as the ruthless Michael Mirasu in Retro. With his towering presence, piercing gaze,...
