Can a city truly remember? As urban spaces race ahead with ambition, they often silence the softer rhythms of emotion, memory, and belonging. Meiyazhagan, the Tamil…
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Reports of rising violence among youngsters—ranging from school bullying and street brawls to extreme acts of aggression—have become disturbingly frequent. Does popular media, particularly cinema, play…
The author shares a nostalgic reflection on ‘encounters’ with M T Vasudevan Nair, revealing his creative brilliance and personal warmth.
The documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale, while celebrating Nayanthara’s success, overemphasizes Vignesh Shivan’s role, potentially overshadowing Nayanthara’s own accomplishments.
MT Vasudevan Nair’s stories captured the beauty, pain, and contradictions of a changing Kerala Madathu Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair, one of Malayalam’s favourite sons, departed this realm…
In Ginger Biscuit, Sudha Padmini Francis crafts a documentary that is as endearing as it is enlightening.
The anthology Manorathangal connects with MT fans but may not appeal to newer viewers, showing the need for fresh direction.
The anthology Manorathangal revisits MT Vasudevan’s timeless tales, blending nostalgia with uneven execution in its cinematic adaptation.
Anand Ekarshi’s award-winning “Aattam” exposes toxic masculinity and sexism driving sexual violence, critiquing a corrupt, male-dominated social order.
The film portrays diverse, relatable women, highlighting societal expectations and prejudices with sociological insights, making a case for women’s empowerment.