Will The OTT Revolution Create The Utopia For Independent Filmmakers?
Seven filmmakers from across industries weigh in on the the boon, the bane and the banal aspects of the post-pandemic OTT emergence.
Malayalam Features
How 'Cherathukal' Is The Perfect Introduction To Kumbalangi Nights
Unlayering the sloth, indifference, repartee, pain and emptiness that envelopes the dysfunctional family in the introduction song of a remarkably distinctive film.
Nedumudi Venu (1948-2021): A Versatile Actor Who Defied Categorization
Venu will be remembered for the rhythmic energy, stylistic vitality and sophisticated rigour he brought to every aspect of acting.
Veteran Actor Nedumudi Venu Passes Away
A prolific actor, Nedumudi Venu has acted in over 500 films, winning multiple national and state awards for his performances.
20 South Indian Films With The Most Number Of Remakes
Andhadhun’s second remake, Bhramam, released today. With a Tamil one underway, it’s among the most remade Hindi films in the South. But with South films getting a Hindi version almost every month, which is exactly the most remade South Indian film?
Artist Of The Month: Nithin Lukose, The Director Of ‘Paka'
Director Nithin Lukose talks about how sound travelled faster than light to make him fall for cinema and why Anurag Kashyap calls his debut “a very personal film.”
Mammootty — The Discreet Masculine Charm
The star persona of Mammootty was always associated with a certain kind of masculine imagination. The protagonist roles he played in his formative years were predominantly tough and masculine often in the tragic mode, a man of action who takes charge of his own destiny.
How a Mammootty Fanboy Became A Specialist Filmmaker
Fanboy-for-life Ajai Vasudev went from wearing the megastar’s ‘Hitler’ shirts in the 90’s to becoming a Mammootty ‘specialist’, having directing three hit films with him in the lead. From an obsession to a career, Ajai’s story is one any Ikka fan would dream of.
Eight Malayalam Movies And The Fantasy Lands They Created
The monotones of Kumarankari from Amen, the nameless ‘Ikkara’ from Iblis with its own set of rules and the unforgettable fictional village in Priyadarshan’s Thenmavin Kombathu—Satvik Kumar revisits these unique universes to see how Malayalam films dealt with fantastical lands
8 Biopics Of Political Leaders From The South
From unofficial takes on MGR and M. Karunanidhi in Iruvar to official biopics like NTR: Kathanayakudu and Yatra, here’s a list of political biopics from the South.
Mahesh Narayanan To Debut In Hindi With ‘Phantom Hospital’
The editor-turned-director is just coming off the successes of two direct-to-OTT releases, C U Soon and Malik
8 YouTube Channels That Are Essential Viewing For The South Movie Buff
From behind-the-scenes stories of classics in ‘Touring Talkies’ to deep dives into recent films in ‘Unni Vlogs’, Satvik Kumar lists 8 YouTube channels that are essential viewing for the South movie buff.
