Santosh Sivan On His Cinematography And Filmmaking Journey
“You never stop learning as a cinematographer, every shot you take is like a new beginning for you and that is what keeps it going”, says the director of Jack N’Jill
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Thalapathi | Mani Ratnam | 50 Films I Love | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
A friendship sturdier than family ties. The desperate yearning of a mother for a son she abandoned and the hurt longing of the son for a mother he never…
50 Films I Love: Thalapathi
Thalapathi presents, in all its heartache and splendour, the unshakable bond between a mother and her child
Priyamani on working with RGV, Mani Ratnam and Bharathiraaja
The National-Award winning actor on working with greats like Ram Gopal Varma, Mani Ratnam and Bharatiraaja and the draining shoot of Paruthiveeran
15 Films That Grapple With Infidelity
Ahead of Shakun Batra’s Gehraiyaan, here are 15 films that delved into the murky territory of adultery and infidelity
Ilaiyaraaja And The Electro-Synth Pop Revolution In Tamil Film Music
Ilaiyaraaja’s most prodigious output in ‘computer music’ came in the years between 1986 and 1992. Here’s a curated list through the years.
Yuva: An Ever-Relevant Political Thriller
It’s the artistry, and attention to detail in its subplots that make it such a riveting watch
Iruvar Is So Much More Than A Political Movie
As a political drama, this movie stands apart because of the way art is portrayed in the movie
Arvind Swami On His Directorial Debut With Roudhram From Navarasa
“I thought the best place to start for Roudhram would be exploring the different kinds of anger,” says the director and actor.
Before Thalaivii: Narratives About Jayalalitha In Tamil Cinema
Given that we’ve only had mostly reductionist and caricatured portraits of Jayalalitha on screen, Queen tells us her side of the story for the first time.
Looking Beyond The Simplicity Of Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se
This story is about so much more than love – it’s a story about fate, retribution, and the morality surrounding life and death
Prasanna On Playing The Villain In Big Hero Films
“I’ve never walked up to someone and asked for an opportunity to work with them,” says the actor.
