Inspired by the cinematic brilliance of Mullum Malarum and Nayakan, Bagavathi Perumal—fondly known as Bucks—set out on a path to filmmaking, driven by a dream that burned bright despite the hurdles. The journey was far from a fairy tale, but Bucks met every delay with...
A movie about a family struggling to own a house? One cannot forget Balu Mahendra’s masterpiece Veedu. The 1988 film placed a magnifying glass on the quiet but crushing struggle of a woman determined to build her own home — a complete soul crusher. In...
As kids, many of us wished our dads would just skip work for once—stay home and spend the entire day with us, every day. And yet, that innocent desire was often met with a familiar line: “If he doesn’t go out to earn, how will...
From Bollywood’s finest — Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan — to South Indian legends like Kamal Haasan, cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran has framed some of Indian cinema’s most iconic moments. With a filmography that boasts visual landmarks like Dil Chahta Hai, Kannathil Muthamittal, Ghajini, and...
For Yogalakshmi, the fire to perform ignited early—and it burned bright enough to make her question the need for higher studies. But with her parents stepping in to ensure she fulfilled her academic responsibilities; she balanced both worlds before stepping into the one that truly...
A flame sparked in childhood never dimmed—it simply waited for the right moment to shine again. This is the story of Swasika, whose passion for acting survived a 12-year pause before making a powerful return. Her soul-stirring portrayal of Yasodhai marked not just a comeback...
Walking out of the IMAX screen on a Saturday evening, only one thought raced through my mind: “I should book a Go-Karting session tomorrow.” Don’t ask me if I actually did — that’s a conversation for another day. What I’m trying to say is: director...
You’re home alone on the weekend. It’s one of those lazy days when you don’t feel like lifting a finger. So, you do what most of us do—order a comfort meal, flop in front of the idiot box or tuck into bed with a fully...
Sitaare Zameen Par is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish drama Campeones, featuring Aamir Khan in the lead. Given the film’s promotion, it’s hard not to draw comparisons with Taare Zameen Par—especially when both films explore themes around disability and empathy. While Taare Zameen...
Two words echoed across the Tamil diaspora and film lovers at the start of 2025: Thug Life. Touted as the most anticipated film of the year—and for good reason—it marked the grand reunion of master filmmaker Mani Ratnam and the legendary Kamal Haasan, 37 years...
