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...
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,...
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...
