You’ve been recognised by millions through advertisements long before many people knew your name. How did your first breakthrough come about and how did that visibility shape your relationship with your identity as an actor? My breakthrough as a model in an advertisement came through...
From a street dancer who danced his way out of obscurity to a name that now electrifies stages and screens, Sandy Master’s inspiring journey is the kind that Tamil cinema loves-raw talent sharpened by relentless hustle. First spotted for his firecracker energy on Maanada Mayilada,...
Meet Mirnalini Ravi, an engineer-turned-actress from Bengaluru who has seamlessly carved a space for herself in South Indian cinema. She now calls Chennai home for all the brilliant work she’s been doing. She made her debut with Super Deluxe and soon went viral with the...
Working alongside cinematic legends like Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan in one of the most anticipated films of the year, Thug Life and followed it up with an intense performance in Lokah, is a dream most actors can only imagine. For Bengaluru’s own Nithya Shri,...
It’s that ritualistic moment again, the tough final calls to arrive at the definitive Top 5 of 2025. We’re casting our net across all four major South Indian industries, celebrating the vibrant spectrum of stories they brought to the big screen. Somewhere between the rewatches...
Grace, grit, and growth — few embody these words as beautifully as Meghana Raj. The talented actress, who recently bagged the Karnataka State Award for Iruvudellava Bittu, has walked an inspiring journey that’s seen her experience a rollercoaster of emotions. In this heartfelt conversation with...
Born in Auroville, Pondicherry, to French parents, the versatile Franco-Indian actress, writer, and activist known for her unconventional and critically acclaimed inspirational roles, Kalki Koechlin surprises us with her effortless Tamil, a fluency that instantly disarms. For years, one wondered why Kollywood hadn’t claimed her,...
In recent years, Sandy Master has risen to become a household name in Tamil Nadu. It’s almost impossible to ignore his charm and quick-witted humour. All thanks to Tamil Bigg Boss, the Tamil audience was able to witness the extended version of it. Recently, I...
It has been my routine to send the link of whatever article I write to my friend, Akshara, a journalist from Bengaluru. Last night, I sent him my review of the amazing film, Homebound. He said he would read it, and I went on about...
I couldn’t watch Homebound on the big screen like many others in the country. And how do I know that? When you see a lot of social media posts praising a film after its OTT release, you can conclude that many didn’t show up to...
