This article provides insights into the cinematic and narrative aspects of a bunch of M.T Vasudevan Nair’s movies.
Author: Vinu Syriac
Vinu Syriac
Those who can, make movies. Those who can't, critique movies. Vinu Syriac doesn't make movies.
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