40 Breakthrough Indian Directorial Debuts
On the 20th anniversary of Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai, we look at directorial debuts that changed the game
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Mari Selvaraj
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Karnan: Of Symbols And Social Inequity
The film is a highly dramatic one, which uses all the tools of cinema to depict the atrocities unleashed on the weaker lot
If You Liked Karnan, Here Are 5 Other Films You May Enjoy
These five films also deal with caste, class and oppression.
Karnan, On Amazon Prime Video, Is A Powerful Call To Arms
Karnan is every inch the liberator of his people. But there is no flashiness in the way Dhanush plays him.
Caste And Discrimination In Karnan And Mandela
Discrimination happens in several ways and it has hundreds of ugly heads. In our country, systematic discrimination opens new windows for the privileged. It allows them to keep the hierarchy unbroken since it favors them.
Mari Selvaraj’s Images In Karnan Give Us A Surreal Experience
The character might be a blanket to hide behind, but deep down Karnan is Dhanush all the way: true, honest, and completely submitting to his essence.
Rajisha Vijayan on Karnan, Kho Kho & Her Favourite Satyajit Ray Film
“Sometimes you get so much under the skin of a character that it affects you,” says the actor.
Karnan Is The Rare "Hero Story" That Resists Easy Highs
The real hero of the film is Mari Selvaraj who proves that Pariyerum Perumal was no fluke.
Symbols That Define Karnan’s World, Explained
Director Mari Selvaraj fuses symbols from Ancient Indian, Medieval European and folk mythology to depict Podiyankulam and its oppressed community. The donkey, the horse, and the sword define Karnan’s destiny.
Karnan Is A Chilling Wail Against Inaction
With Santhosh Narayanan’s rousing score, great performances all around and the earthy, burnt tones of Theni Eswar, Karnan intentionally disturbs the viewer from their slumber.
Karnan Will Be A Lifestyle Movie: Mari Selvaraj
“I want my characters to attain their goals while retaining their roots and lifestyle,” says the director.
Kalaippuli Thanu On Karnan, Asuran, And His Journey As A Producer
“Even with Theri, I was convinced after I had heard the first half,” says the producer.
