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AVM Saravanan was a person who quietly operated in the world of Tamil cinema and made a huge impact. White clothes, neat hands, simple demeanor—the face that comes to mind when you think of this is that of A.V.M. Saravanan. He had been taking care of all the responsibilities of the A.V.M. production house with…
Actor-producer Lakshmi Manchu has opened up about long-standing stereotypes surrounding South cinema, the industry’s beauty standards, and the challenges women face in films. Speaking on a range of topics—from the so-called “navel obsession” to pressures of appearance and family restrictions—Lakshmi offered an unfiltered perspective on issues rarely discussed openly. ‘Navel obsession exists everywhere, not just…
A recent photograph of the extended Birla family, gathered at a wedding and standing shoulder to shoulder, appears at first glance like a routine display of familial joy. But beneath the surface, it carries a psychological and sociological charge. It’s not simply a family photo; it’s a performance of unity, lineage, and soft power. The…
When Shah Rukh Khan addressed the long-running debate between Bollywood and South Indian cinema, his words reflected admiration and respect.Speaking at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland in the year 2024, where he received the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera Ascona-Locarno award—the actor said he disliked the idea of “regionalizing” Indian cinema. He highlighted that…
Aryan Khan’s debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, sparks industry debate about cinema portraying cinema, juxtaposed with Seth Rogen’s Emmys win for The Studio. The subgenre faces the challenge of appealing to a broad audience seeking escapism, unlike films such as Pushpa 2 or Pathaan. The success of Khan’s show remains to be seen, as audience…
