Vaazhai is a testament to how personal experience can shape a filmmaker’s narrative arc, with Mari Selvaraj’s socially charged storytelling elevating the film’s themes. Through his lens, the film immerses viewers in the layered reality...
On the one hand, they celebrate the Constitution Day and pay obeisance to the Constitution of India. On the other hand, they consistently talk about changing it. This strategy of the RSS has always been...
This film exemplifies the Gandhian ‘upper caste’ saviour gaze, in which the Dalit characters, particularly women like Vedaa, remain marginalized within their own narrative. ‘Vedaa’ reflects the persistence of caste hierarchies even in the telling...
By centring the experiences of those traditionally marginalized in historical narratives, Pa. Ranjith’s latest film opens up new avenues for understanding India’s past and, by extension, its present. The impact of ‘Thangalaan’ is poised to...