Category: Films
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Violence in Tamil Movies- PesumPadam
Explore the unseen repercussions of violence in Tamil films on our youth. Our latest PesumPadam podcast episode tackles this head-on, questioning where artistic license ends and social responsibility begins. Tune in!
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Rajini – The Enduring Art of the Superstar
In the cinematic cosmos, a Rajinikanth movie universe is a galaxy unto itself. Each film, woven with a blend of myth, magic, and humanism, forms a constellation of narratives that often transcend the barriers of logic and reality. Within this universe, Rajini, with his inimitable style and charisma, plays roles that are both timeless and…
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Marghazhi Mani Utsavam
Back in 2013 when Kadal released and was kalasified across the web, I was a mad about those harsh reviews for a truly different Mani Ratnam film. During the Christmas break of that year, I revisited all of Mani’s 23 movies up to that point. In that process, I discovered Guru – a movie that…
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Of passion, pixie dust and devasena
I was worried about the uber driver. Worried about me. Worried about the woman who had a cigarette stowed in her hand and driving a mini cooper next to us in 405 interstate highway. Google maps on the driver’s dashboard showed 11 more miles to the airport. Today was yet another rainy day(61% chance of…
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O Kadhal Kanmani – Of Millennials and Maritals
Disclaimer: What follows is a stream of consciousness type writing that hasn’t been edited at all. There are extreme indulgences about Mani’s past movies and some personal observations but if you want to know what a die-hard Mani fan felt about OK Kanmani you should probably read it. Each paragraph is a standalone card, so…
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