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...
She’s played a gorgeous gangster, a fiery cop, a grieving mother, and a woman wronged, but the vivacious Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is never just about the role she plays. With each performance, from the haunting intensity of Sarkar to the raw power of Danny, the layered...
Acurly-haired lass from Bengaluru set out to tread an ambitious path in 2015. Over the years, she got to portray a range of characters and now, she's fervently waiting to delve into portraying more meaty roles. Actress Varsha Bollamma, who's acted in films like Middle...
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...
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,...
She’s back in the spotlight with the July 2025 release of The Good Wife, a Tamil courtroom drama streaming on JioHotstar, where she plays Tarunika, a homemaker-turned-lawyer navigating betrayal, public scrutiny, and personal redemption. Directed by the legendary actress Revathy, the series is a bold...
In recent times, it’s rare to come across a truly satisfying film — at least in India. For Tamil cinema fans, this year has been a string of disappointments. Except for a few standouts like Tourist Family, Paranthu Po, and 3BHK, the Kodambakkam dream factory...
