For filmmaker Anoop Lokkur, the journey of cinema has been one of self-discovery. Originally from Bengaluru and now based in Melbourne, he left a corporate career to pursue his passion at the Victorian College of the Arts. His short films, including ‘Long Distance’, have explored...
They say opportunity doesn’t knock twice, an overused saying, perhaps, but one that perfectly defines Abarnathy’s entry into Tamil cinema. Yes, she was once part of the infamous TV show Enga Veetu Mapillai, but her journey didn’t stop there. A fashion designer who once envisioned...
From being an Instagram star with over 4 lakh followers to making her cinematic debut with Abhishek Bachchan - Ahilya Bamroo's journey is a rather unconventional one. The content creator from Pondicherry, played Bachchan's daughter in 'I Want To Talk', a film directed by Shoojit...
A star is born? Perhaps an entirely new vision has arrived! Tamil cinema has seamlessly stepped into a fresh era, guided by a bold female gaze. This debut cuts deep. She enters the industry with a prestigious lineage: Vetrimaaran’s assistant, himself a protege of the...
Ever since Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai, Easwar has consistently brought Tamil Nadu’s lush rural landscapes to life with startling realism. His work feels rooted, almost spiritual in its groundedness. Yes, there’s a consistency in his visual language, but never at the cost of freshness. In fact, it...
The Tamil films that were released on this Diwali have been a primary topic of discourse ever since their announcements. Firstly, there was a lot of chatter about the lack of star-powered movies. It was followed by the celebration of Bison’s successful run on the...
For filmmaker Anoop Lokkur, the journey of cinema has been one of self-discovery. Originally from Bengaluru and now based in Melbourne, he left a corporate career to pursue his passion at the Victorian College of the Arts. His short films, including ‘Long Distance’, have explored...
In Thug Life, cinematic and musical powerhouses Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, and A.R. Rahman join forces, as Shashwat’s energetic vocals add a bold and exciting edge to the cinematic experience. In addition to Thug Life, Shashwat has also sung the title track for the highly...
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...
