Kerala health sector bullish on ‘Heal in India’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala health sector bullish on ‘Heal in India’

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Union budget’s proposed ‘Heal in India’ initiative is expected to enhance the medical tourism sector in the state, which has invested heavily in medical care, technology and expertise. Dr Azad Moopen, managing director of Aster DM Healthcare, said the government’s decision to ease visa norms for medical tourism is a game changer. This move will strengthen the state’s position as a leading medical tourism hub and boost local businesses, hospitality and allied services,” he said. “By positioning India as a global hub for medical tourism, with Kerala as a key contributor, the state can leverage its healthcare facilities, skilled medical professionals, and rich tradition of wellness practices like ayurveda,” said Prem Nair, group medical director, Amrita Hospitals, adding that the move to simplify visa norms for international patients aligns with Kerala’s reputation as a tourist-friendly destination, making it easier for medical tourists to access high-quality and cost-effective healthcare services.

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Kerala will organise wellness tourism conclave soon, says Riyas
5 days, 15 hours ago

Kerala will organise wellness tourism conclave soon, says Riyas

The Hindu  

Cashing in on the growing popularity of global wellness tourism, the Tourism department in association with Health department will hold a wellness Ayurveda conclave in the State, Tourism Minister P.A. Replying to a question during the zero hour in the Assembly, the Minister said the popularity of wellness tourism had increased manifold in the post-pandemic period. The Tourism department will …

Invest in people to lift economy: PM
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Invest in people to lift economy: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to unite and invest in people, economy, and innovation through skill development, talent cultivation, and innovation, which are key drivers of job creation and boost economic growth. Speaking at a post-budget webinar on boosting job creation, Modi said this year’s Union budget embodies the vision of investing in people …

Telangana plans to introduce health tourism policy, says Chief Minister
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Telangana plans to introduce health tourism policy, says Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Telangana government plans to introduce a health tourism policy, positioning Hyderabad as a premier destination for medical treatment, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said at a felicitation ceremony for AIG Hospitals chairman D. Nageshwar Reddy, who was recently awarded the Padma Vibhushan. Mr. Revanth Reddy also underscored Telangana’s role in pharmaceutical production, noting that the State manufactures one-third of India’s …

Indian hospitals cast wider net to cope with unexpected casualty of Bangladesh crisis: Medical tourism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian hospitals cast wider net to cope with unexpected casualty of Bangladesh crisis: Medical tourism

Live Mint  

Large Indian hospital chains are diversifying their international patient-base to drive up revenue and reduce dependence on a single region, amid an ongoing dip in patients from Bangladesh, industry executives told Mint. Bangladeshi patients make up the largest chunk of international visitors checking into Indian hospitals for procedures, but numbers dipped sharply last year after political crisis gripped the neighbouring …

Stakeholders welcome Kerala govt.’s initiative to transform State into industrial hub
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stakeholders welcome Kerala govt.’s initiative to transform State into industrial hub

The Hindu  

The Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the Kerala government’s move to transform the State into an industrial hub by leveraging the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram. “The government’s efforts to make Kerala a global health tourism hub, with ₹50 crore for an international campaign, is a positive move. The ₹10,431.73 crore allocation for healthcare is set to …

Budget 2025: A push for healthcare excellence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: A push for healthcare excellence

New Indian Express  

The Union Budget 2025-26 reflects a decisive step towards strengthening India’s healthcare and economic landscape. Investing in skill development to bridge gaps Ensuring healthcare accessibility requires a skilled workforce, and the budget has proposed 75,000 new medical seats over next five years. Viksit Bharat: A future of growth & opportunity Beyond healthcare, the budget paves the way for a more …

Making Healthcare Accessible & Affordable: What Budget 2025 Gets Right On Health & What It ‘Misses’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Making Healthcare Accessible & Affordable: What Budget 2025 Gets Right On Health & What It ‘Misses’

ABP News  

Among the key highlights of the Union Budget 2025, presented on Saturday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is the customs duty exemption announced for 36 lifesaving drugs, and the government’s plans to establish cancer daycare centres at district hospitals. Life-saving drugs are now exempt from customs duties, ensuring better access and affordability.” The Budget 2025-26 brings patient-focused measures with relief …

Medical industry welcomes promotion of Heal in India initiative to boost tourism in Hyderabad
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Medical industry welcomes promotion of Heal in India initiative to boost tourism in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Doctors and healthcare industry leaders have lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s vision for medical tourism, as outlined in her Budget announcement on Saturday. “Medical Tourism and Heal in India will be promoted in partnership with the private sector along with capacity building and easier visa norms,” the Finance Minister said in her speech. With the government stepping in to facilitate …

Tie-up with private sector augurs well for medical tourism, say stakeholders
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tie-up with private sector augurs well for medical tourism, say stakeholders

The Hindu  

Key tourism stakeholders in Kerala have largely welcomed the announcement in the Union Budget extending Mudra loans to homestays, hoping that the move would help upgrade the accommodation units. They also hope that the once-premium tourist locales like Fort Kochi would benefit from the Centre’s proposed partnership with States to develop 50 prominent tourist destinations. The emphasis on partnership with …

States focussing on tourism likely to benefit from Union Budget, thrust for medical tourism to benefit Kerala
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

States focussing on tourism likely to benefit from Union Budget, thrust for medical tourism to benefit Kerala

The Hindu  

The Central government’s decision to bring in easier visa norms and streamlined e-visa facilities announced in the Union Budget presented on Saturday is likely to support the economy of States like Kerala and Goa, where tourism holds great sway over the local economy. Tourism contributes around 10% of the State GDP in Kerala, and the decision to simplify the visa …

Top 50 tourist destinations to be developed: Sitharaman
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top 50 tourist destinations to be developed: Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the top 50 tourist destinations in the country will be developed in partnership with states in a "challenge mode", as she emphasised tourism as a driver of employment-led growth and unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering infrastructure, skill development and ease of travel.Presenting her eighth straight Union Budget, Sitharaman …

7 medical tourism destinations in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

7 medical tourism destinations in India

India TV News  

Image Source : Freepik 1/8 7 medical tourism destinations in India Image Source : Freepik 2/8 Delhi NCR has world-class medical facilities and is known for advanced technology, top doctors, and international accreditation. Image Source : Freepik 4/8 Bengaluru offers medical services, especially in the field of organ transplants and IT-driven medical practices. Image Source : Social 5/8 Chennai is …

Why India needs to relook its strategy to revive medical tourism industry
3 months ago

Why India needs to relook its strategy to revive medical tourism industry

Live Mint  

The promising medical tourism sector in India is facing significant challenges. The driving factors for medical tourism in India have been international-standard infrastructure, superior service compared to the home countries, and relatively affordable healthcare. diversify The current challenges necessitate a rethink of India’s medical tourism strategies and the National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism, which the tourism …

Kerala tourism sector overcomes post-pandemic crisis, says Chief Minister
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala tourism sector overcomes post-pandemic crisis, says Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Kerala’s tourism sector has successfully overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the inauguration of Gateway Bekal Premier Five Star Resort at Malankunnu in Uduma panchayat, he highlighted the State’s achievements in tourism through government-led initiatives such as the revolving fund package, tourism employment support scheme, and tourism houseboat service scheme. …

Kerala Healthcare Sector: Consolidation Spree Threatening Public Standards
5 months ago

Kerala Healthcare Sector: Consolidation Spree Threatening Public Standards

New Indian Express  

Kerala's healthcare sector is experiencing a consolidation spree, with hospitals acquiring smaller facilities to improve infrastructure and quality of services. While this trend can lead to improved standards and increased patient care, it also raises concerns about cost escalation and affordability for small and medium-scale hospitals.

India’s medical tourism boom: Why foreigners are choosing India for wellness and healthcare
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s medical tourism boom: Why foreigners are choosing India for wellness and healthcare

Hindustan Times  

Over the past decade, India has positioned itself as a provider of high-quality medical services at affordable costs, attracting medical tourists from around the world. India’s Medical Value Travel India’s medical tourism boom: Why foreigners are choosing India for wellness and healthcare {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Book Overseas Travel Insurance at Affordable Prices World-class amenities, a pool of skilled and …

India’s medical tourism boom: Why foreigners are choosing India for wellness and healthcare
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s medical tourism boom: Why foreigners are choosing India for wellness and healthcare

Hindustan Times  

Over the past decade, India has positioned itself as a provider of high-quality medical services at affordable costs, attracting medical tourists from around the world. India’s medical tourism boom: Why foreigners are choosing India for wellness and healthcare India’s Medical Value Travel World-class amenities, a pool of skilled and well-trained medical experts and cost-effective treatment alternatives make India an appealing …

‘Kerala’s medical value tourism has potential to generate ₹100-cr. revenue per month’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Kerala’s medical value tourism has potential to generate ₹100-cr. revenue per month’

The Hindu  

Kerala’s modern medicine sector has the potential to generate ₹100-crore revenue per month from medical value tourism, speakers at the 11th edition of the Kerala Health Tourism 2024 and the sixth Global Ayurveda Summit in Angamaly said on Friday. The sector is now earning around ₹40 crore per month from medical value travellers. Louis stressed the importance of leveraging the …

Rajasthan government to position State as medical tourist destination
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan government to position State as medical tourist destination

The Hindu  

The BJP government in Rajasthan has decided to give a big push to medical tourism, for which it will shortly launch a ‘Heal in Rajasthan’ policy to attract international visitors. The State government’s Medical and Health Department has engaged with private hospitals, tour operators and other stakeholders to get suggestions for the policy with focus on wellness, rejuvenation and traditional …

Ayurveda summit to showcase Kerala as a holistic healthcare destination
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayurveda summit to showcase Kerala as a holistic healthcare destination

The Hindu  

As a State that is home to among the best hospitals and doctors in modern and Ayurvedic systems of medicine, Kerala’s healthcare sector hopes to garner over 10% of the country’s revenue from medical-value tourism that is estimated at $6.5-7 billion per year, Dr. Saji Kumar, chairman of Global Ayurveda Summit, and Dr. P.V. They were announcing the sixth edition …

How the Bangladesh crisis has affected tourism in India
7 months ago

How the Bangladesh crisis has affected tourism in India

Firstpost  

The ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the subsequent political upheaval has caused a significant drop in tourism in India. Economic Times quoted Md Taslim Amin Shovon, the director of the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh, as saying, “India is a key destination for Bangladeshi travellers, who account for 40-45 per cent of outbound trips. A report by knowledge-based analytical group …

Prolonged Bangladesh crisis can hit India's medical tourism inflow by 10-15%: Report
7 months, 1 week ago

Prolonged Bangladesh crisis can hit India's medical tourism inflow by 10-15%: Report

Hindustan Times  

The socio-political unrest in Bangladesh has impacted the medical tourism inflow from the neighbouring country and if the turbulence persists the total footfall from the country may drop by 10-15 per cent this year, a report has said. Bangladesh is the leading contributor to medical tourism among neighbouring countries and accounts for 50-60 per cent of India's total medical tourism …

Jupally outlines roadmap for the revival of tourism sector in Telangana
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jupally outlines roadmap for the revival of tourism sector in Telangana

The Hindu  

Stating that Telangana’s tourism sector witnessed significant stagnation over the past decade due to various factors, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao announced that they had prepared a comprehensive roadmap to rejuvenate the tourism sector by making a draft Telangana Tourism policy. Emphasising the importance of language and culture, he said, “We aim to promote Telangana’s art forms like ‘Perini Shivatandavam’ …

Groundbreaking ceremony likely to give a push to eco, wellness tourism in U.P.
1 year, 1 month ago

Groundbreaking ceremony likely to give a push to eco, wellness tourism in U.P.

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow Tourism in Uttar Pradesh is poised for a significant leap during the groundbreaking ceremony on February 19, as investments are set to give impetus to eco, health, and wellness tourism. The groundbreaking ceremony will mark the commencement of several noteworthy projects, laying the foundation for a flourishing industry that integrates traditional practices with modern hospitality. Now the shift towards …

India earned USD 7,400 million through medical tourism in last decade: Officials
1 year, 9 months ago

India earned USD 7,400 million through medical tourism in last decade: Officials

Firstpost  

The health sector in India has seen many private investments in the past five years, they said on Wednesday at the Indian Chamber of Commerce-organised BIMSTEC Health Forum. Medical tourism has generated an income of USD 7,400 million in India over the last decade, and this figure is predicted to climb to USD 43,500 million in the next ten years, …

Explained | Why is Centre promoting ‘Medical Value Travel’? - a look at the billions-worthy industry & India’s growth
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained | Why is Centre promoting ‘Medical Value Travel’? - a look at the billions-worthy industry & India’s growth

The Hindu  

The story so far: India hosted the ‘One Earth One Health – Advantage Healthcare India – 2023’ programme in New Delhi on April 27 and 28, in a bid to promote India as a hub for medical tourism. With 500 foreign participants from over 70 countries, the two-day summit aimed to promote the export of medical services from India and …

India intends to make healthcare affordable for whole world: PM Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

India intends to make healthcare affordable for whole world: PM Modi

The Hindu  

“India’s goal is to make healthcare accessible and affordable, not only for our citizens but for the whole world,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his video message following the inauguration the 6th Edition of One Earth One Health – Advantage Healthcare India 2023 meet on Wednesday. He said that India’s traditional healthcare systems held a lot of answers to …

At G20 meet, India aims to end healthcare disparities through medical value travel
2 years, 2 months ago

At G20 meet, India aims to end healthcare disparities through medical value travel

The Hindu  

Medical Value Travel plays a crucial role in eliminating healthcare disparities across the globe and the first meeting of the Health Working Group under India’s presidency aims to create pathways to bridge this gap, said V.K. Dr. Paul said that there is a great opportunity for utilising traditional medical practices like ayurveda in MVT sector, which is witnessing a combined …

Top 5 Medical Tourism Destinations In India; Know Different Treatment Categories
2 years, 4 months ago

Top 5 Medical Tourism Destinations In India; Know Different Treatment Categories

News 18  

The industry where foreign patients traverse borders for medical, cosmetic, or wellness treatments is known as medical tourism, sometimes known as medical value travel. Three categories of medical value travel to India are available to foreigners: Curative Medical Treatment: Surgeries, organ transplants, joint replacements, cancer and chronic illness treatments. Here are the Top 5 destinations in South India for medical …

Medical Tourism in India: Top destinations, scenarios and all you need to know
2 years, 4 months ago

Medical Tourism in India: Top destinations, scenarios and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Medical Tourism, or Medical Value Travel, refers to the industry where international patients travel across the border for medical, cosmetic, or wellness treatments. India in recent years has emerged as a major hub for medical tourism and is now considered among the top 6 medical value travel destinations in the world. Medical Tourism: Top destination and scenario in India In …

India Will Soon Become Global Hub of Medical Tourism: Mandaviya
2 years, 5 months ago

India Will Soon Become Global Hub of Medical Tourism: Mandaviya

News 18  

India will soon become a global hub of medical tourism, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday, highlighting that the country is progressing towards a “healthy future” through investments in health infrastructure. Mandaviya made the remarks after virtually inaugurating multiple health infrastructure projects — three primary healthcare centres, Dr Vikhe Patil Cancer Centre and Dr Vikhe Patil Nuclear Medicine …

'Affordable, Not Cheap': To push 'Heal in India', Modi government to reposition medical tourism sector
2 years, 5 months ago

'Affordable, Not Cheap': To push 'Heal in India', Modi government to reposition medical tourism sector

Firstpost  

Under Heal in India via an online portal, foreigners will be able to locate the list of all hospitals in the country available to provide their choice of medical treatments The Narendra Modi government is set to reposition India as an “affordable” and “not cheap” medical tourism destination globally as the country launches its big-ticket project Heal in India, a …

'Affordable, Not Cheap': To Push 'Heal in India' Abroad, Govt to Reposition Medical Tourism Sector
2 years, 5 months ago

'Affordable, Not Cheap': To Push 'Heal in India' Abroad, Govt to Reposition Medical Tourism Sector

News 18  

The Narendra Modi government is set to reposition India as an “affordable” and “not cheap” medical tourism destination globally as the country launches its big-ticket project Heal in India, a top government official told News18.com. “It will widen the scope of medical tourists in India as a destination known not just for treatment but also for preventive therapies and the …

‘Heal in India’, ‘Heal by India’: Big-Ticket Health Projects PM Modi May Announce Tomorrow
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Heal in India’, ‘Heal by India’: Big-Ticket Health Projects PM Modi May Announce Tomorrow

News 18  

36 hours, 50 stakeholders, and a series of presentations – this is how the Narendra Modi government has geared up to launch one of its big-ticket health projects, Heal in India, to boost medical tourism in the country. With an aim to launch the two top-of-the-line health initiatives, the government’s immediate focus is to push medical tourism in India via …

Low Covid Count, Ayushman Bharat Spur Medical Tourism Revival; Transplants, Oncology Biggest Pullers
3 years, 3 months ago

Low Covid Count, Ayushman Bharat Spur Medical Tourism Revival; Transplants, Oncology Biggest Pullers

News 18  

After a gap of more than one year, the influx of medical tourists to India has resumed, especially for organ transplants, oncology and cardiology, medical value travel companies have told News18.com. Medical tourism companies believe that the confidence of tourists in India has grown and they anticipate better infrastructure following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ayushman Bharat initiative. “Since May, the …

Kerala's 'ambulance baby' spectacle shows private players, aided by govt, are taking over public healthcare system
5 years, 11 months ago

Kerala's 'ambulance baby' spectacle shows private players, aided by govt, are taking over public healthcare system

Firstpost  

Nothing wrong in seeking the help of a super-speciality private hospital with world-class amenities and experienced doctors and surgeons, but it did puncture the healthcare claims of the Kerala government. This points to a disturbing trend in Kerala’s healthcare: its public health infrastructure, which once contributed to the state’s unique global brand of Kerala Model of Development, is now giving …

Medical tourism meet concludes at IIM, Kozhikode
6 years ago

Medical tourism meet concludes at IIM, Kozhikode

Deccan Chronicle  

KOZHIKODE: The two-day international conference on ‘Global Health and Medical Tourism’ organised by Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode in collaboration with Indian Institute of Health Management Research Jaipur, concluded here on Saturday. Prof. Dr. Angappa Gunasekharan, Dean and Professor, The School of Bus-iness & Public Administ-ration, California State University also addressed the session. Consultant Medical Oncolo-gy, MVR Cancer Centre and …

Disabled-friendly tourism helps over 1,000 tour country
6 years, 5 months ago

Disabled-friendly tourism helps over 1,000 tour country

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: It has been a great year for disabled-friendly accessible tourism, with over 1000 people with disabilities, the aged, sick and those who need special care and attention, touring places across the country using the services of a firm set up exclusively for the purpose. “Five people from outside the country too availed our packages to tour Kerala,” said Simon …

Kerala: E-tourist visa regime expanded to medical visits
7 years, 2 months ago

Kerala: E-tourist visa regime expanded to medical visits

Deccan Chronicle  

ALAPPUZHA: The tourism ministry has extended e-tourist visa facility to medical value tourists. The tourism officials said facilitation counters at the major airports in the country for tourists arriving on medical visas are being set up. "The ministry offers financial support to wellness and medical tourism promotion shows, workshops, and seminars to accredited service providers," an official said. Kerala's advantages …

Government to standardise costs of medical tourism services
7 years, 9 months ago

Government to standardise costs of medical tourism services

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a big relief to foreign tourists who visit India for medical and wellness tours, the government has decided to standardise the cost of such services in the country through a centralised web portal. “The growth of medical and wellness tourism in the country has been between 23 to 25% in the country and there is a lot …

Misplaced priorities?: Medical tourism raises more questions than dollars
9 years, 2 months ago

Misplaced priorities?: Medical tourism raises more questions than dollars

Firstpost  

By Dinesh C Sharma Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma on Wednesday launched the National Medical and Wellness Tourism Board to promote medical tourism from foreign countries into India. While the move fulfils a long-standing demand of tour operators and corporate hospitals which want a greater share of medical services outsourcing market, it raises several questions regarding the impact of medical tourism …

Indian doctors return home to thriving medical tourism industry
10 years, 9 months ago

Indian doctors return home to thriving medical tourism industry

Firstpost  

Patients Beyond Borders, a US medical travel resource, says the cost of certain Indian medical procedures can be up to 90 percent lower than in the United States, making it one of the cheapest places for treatment. In Chennai, known as India’s healthcare capital, medical workers describe a “reverse brain drain” as homegrown doctors return from the US and Europe …

Kerala has the potential to become health tourism hub: Chandy
11 years, 4 months ago

Kerala has the potential to become health tourism hub: Chandy

Firstpost  

Kerala can become a hub for health tourism, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, citing availability of latest technology, medical expertise and low treatment costs in the state. Kochi: Kerala has the potential to become a hub for health tourism, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said on Thursday, citing availability of latest technology, medical expertise and low treatment costs in the state. …

Central Kerala is the jewel in State’s tourism crown
11 years, 11 months ago

Central Kerala is the jewel in State’s tourism crown

The Hindu  

Over 20 years ago, the tourism sector in Kerala was dormant, little known, and confined to locales like Kovalam. The foray of Ayurveda into the tourism sector and the introduction of home stays also turned the tide in favour of many tourist destinations in Central Kerala. Kerala also needs high-quality public transport to reduce the number of private vehicles on …

'Health tourism' increasingly popular in Asia-英语点津
15 years, 3 months ago

'Health tourism' increasingly popular in Asia-英语点津

China Daily  

Asia is being seen as a growth center in the globalization of health services thanks to rising demand from developed countries as well as the region's expanding middle class. But there are concerns that so-called medical tourism will shift resources away from public to private health care systems. Over much of the past 10 years Thailand has led the growing …

After IT, BPO, medical tourism has greatest growth potential
15 years, 6 months ago

After IT, BPO, medical tourism has greatest growth potential

The Hindu  

Despite the global economic downturn, medical tourism has emerged as the fastest growing segment of the Indian tourism industry. Over 3,00,000 patients have so far come to India for medical treatment from over 30 countries this year earning the country over Rs 8,500 crore in revenue, a medical referrals agency said today. “The Indian medical tourism industry is at a …

A success story
19 years, 2 months ago

A success story

The Hindu  

Kerala has developed a series of innovative concepts and projects to reinvigorate the State's tourism sector without diluting its commitment to conserve nature. Highly visible and targeted promotional campaigns and aggressive marketing ploys - including participation in travel marts, international and national tourism fairs, road shows, an enticing award-winning Web site, CD-ROMs, a promotional film by ace cinematographer/director Santosh Sivan, …

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