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Meet The ‘Roys’, The Husband Archetype We Love To Hate

Posted on June 9, 2020June 10, 2020
by Vishal Menon

From Vanraj in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Paro’s husband in Dev.D, to THE ‘Roy’ in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya and Jaanu’s husband in 96, here’s an introduction to a set of male characters who form the third wheel in their partner’s iconic love stories.

Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn is Kartik and Jessie’s Story And Should Be Seen Like That: Gautham Vasudev Menon

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Director GVM On The Mixed Feedback For Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
by Team FC

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon talks to Baradwaj Rangan about the mixed opinion that his recently released short received and the challenges of shooting amidst the lockdown.

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Karthik Dial Seydha Yenn: GVM, STR & Trisha Reunite

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
by Baradwaj Rangan

A reflection on the 12-odd minutes spent with the characters that continue to haunt us, even after 10 years. Many spoilers ahead, so make sure you see the film first.

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Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven Movie Review: An In-form Simbu Cannot Save A Comedy-Drama Th...

Posted on February 1, 2019May 6, 2020
by Baradwaj Rangan

The Telugu original, Attarintiki Daredi, was fashioned for another star, Pawan Kalyan. When you have a really big star, you fashion your film around the things audiences love about this big star. But when Simbu steps into that role, you now need to change it to fit Simbu. And just those references to the Simbu-verse alone won’t help