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The Beginning Of A Mega Supernova

  • Posted on May 14, 2022
  • by Mukesh Manjunath
Chiranjeevi’s waning stardom feels stranger because in Telugu cinema’s biggest moment his films today are barely at the forefront of Telugu cinema let alone be amongst those that are showcased to the world. But why?
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It's Time To Confess To Your Most Controversial Movie Opinions

  • Posted on March 26, 2020May 20, 2020
  • by Team FC
Life, as we know it, is never going to be the same again. Could there be a better time to air out our most unpopular opinions?
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Mahesh Babu’s Bharat Ane Nenu: What Works, What Doesn’t 

  • Posted on April 20, 2018May 19, 2020
  • by L M Kaushik
It looks like superstar Mahesh Babu and director Koratala Siva may have recreated the magic of Srimanthudu
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Why Is It Hard To Cast Local Talent For Female Lead Parts In Telugu Cinema?

  • Posted on March 20, 2018May 13, 2020
  • by Pranita Jonnalagedda
The Telugu film industry is casting women from other states in lead roles, passing over homebred actresses. We find out why
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Southern Lights: Best New Year Songs

  • Posted on January 1, 2018May 13, 2020
  • by Baradwaj Rangan
These are our pick of songs for the occasion from across south India. What are yours?
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Southern Lights: Star Struck

  • Posted on November 16, 2017May 13, 2020
  • by Baradwaj Rangan
Should star ratings (terrible as they are) be absolute or relative? Let’s discuss
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Southern Lights: Inside/Outside

  • Posted on November 9, 2017May 13, 2020
  • by Baradwaj Rangan
It’s fascinating how an outsider watches a different film than one familiar with a culture
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Southern Lights: Tiladaanam

  • Posted on June 22, 2017May 13, 2020
  • by Baradwaj Rangan
Director: K.N.T. Sastry Cast: H.G. Dattatreya, Jaya Sheela, Brahmaji K.N.T. Sastry’s Tiladaanam (The Rite… A Passion) can be seen as a companion piece to Vamsha Vriksha, the Kannada drama discussed in…
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Southern Lights: Two Shots, Two Songs

  • Posted on May 4, 2017May 13, 2020
  • by Baradwaj Rangan
Director: K Viswanath Cast: Kamal Haasan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Sarath Babu K Viswanath, this year’s recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, made three films with Kamal Haasan. Sagara Sangamam is the best, Subha…
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Southern Lights: Matchmaking

  • Posted on March 23, 2017May 13, 2020
  • by Baradwaj Rangan
Among the happier trends in movie-watching down south is the release of films with subtitles. Speaking as someone from Chennai, this is how it used to be. The majority of…
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