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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...