Pains and gains: The year in south Indian cinema
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Pains and gains: The year in south Indian cinema

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The films of south India are now on a pedestal. A rescue mission fraught with language, terrain, weather and regulatory dissonance is propelled by one artefact that binds them all together—a shared fascination for the tourist spot Guna Caves and the musical number Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan from Gunaa, a 1991 Tamil film with Kamal Haasan and S. Janaki. TAMIL CINEMA REDISCOVERS THE MID-BUDGET FILM Every big-budget star film in Tamil disappointed this year. FESTIVAL FAVOURITES GET THEATRICAL EXHIBITION Anand Ekarshi’s Malayalam film Aattam premiered at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. A sharp drama about the pitfalls of religion and community and how they disguise their inequities, one of the best Indian films of the year finally took one the country’s best working filmmakers to the theatres.

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Year Ender 2024: Pushpa 2 To Kalki 2898 AD, South Indian Blockbusters That Defined The Year
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Year Ender 2024: Pushpa 2 To Kalki 2898 AD, South Indian Blockbusters That Defined The Year

ABP News  

The year 2024 has been a spectacular one for South Indian cinema, delivering larger-than-life blockbusters that not only dominated the box office but also set new benchmarks in storytelling and performance. Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 Cast: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil Director: Sukumar Worldwide Gross: Rs 1646.8 crore Language: Telugu Synopsis: The sequel to the 2021 mega-hit …

Year Ender 2024 | Best underrated Indian films of the year
5 days, 6 hours ago

Year Ender 2024 | Best underrated Indian films of the year

Hindustan Times  

Year-ender lists are a careful and cautious reminder of the fate of the films and the reception it received by the audience. 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu Director: Nanda Kishore Emani Mathematics is the antagonist in this tender, soulful film by Nanda Kishore Emani. Against The Tide Director: Sarvnik Kaur Two men from the Koli fishing community are unable to come …

Southern language box office in 2024 may rise 15%, lifted by Malayalam flicks
1 week, 3 days ago

Southern language box office in 2024 may rise 15%, lifted by Malayalam flicks

Live Mint  

Box-office collection for movies released across the four southern languages—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam—in 2024 is likely to be 10-15% higher than last year's ₹5,110 crore, trade experts said. Sharma said the strategy by both Tamil and Malayalam cinema was clear—a mix of high-budget star vehicles interspersed with smart, content-driven films releasing at regular intervals so as to keep the …

A global film festival exploring home, belonging, and nostalgia in Bengaluru
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A global film festival exploring home, belonging, and nostalgia in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Nomad’s Haven, a unique three-day international film festival on home, belonging, and nostalgia, organised by Bangalore Film Society in collaboration with Marupakkam, Gamana Women’s Collective and Indian Institute of World Culture, will take place from December 16 to 18. For youngsters Speaking to The Hindu, Georgekutty A.L., Secretary, of Bangalore Film Society, said that the purpose of the film …

Anupam Kher on the dismal box-office for Bollywood in 2024: Hindi cinema is still struggling to tell stories
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Anupam Kher on the dismal box-office for Bollywood in 2024: Hindi cinema is still struggling to tell stories

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 has been a little disappointing at the box office for Hindi films, with barring a few successes, most films failed to do well. Actor Anupam Kher, who completed 40 years in the industry this year and gave an OTT film which received praise Vijay 69, asks the industry to self-reflect in this scenario. Anupam Kher on Bollywood's …

Best Malayalam Film of 2024 Kishkindha Kaandam Makes Its Digital Debut
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Best Malayalam Film of 2024 Kishkindha Kaandam Makes Its Digital Debut

Deccan Chronicle  

The Malayalam film industry continues to deliver exceptional cinema, with this year’s Onam celebrations witnessing two major blockbusters—Ajayante Randam Moshanam and Kishkindha Kaandam. While ARM has already begun streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, fans can now enjoy Kishkindha Kaandam on the same platform, as it makes its digital debut. Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, Kishkindha Kaandam is a gripping mystery thriller featuring …

Tamil cinema eyes Hindi heartland as Kanguva leads a new marketing wave
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Tamil cinema eyes Hindi heartland as Kanguva leads a new marketing wave

Live Mint  

After years of focusing on core southern markets, Tamil cinema is making significant strides to capture Hindi-speaking audiences. With Kanguva, starring Suriya, set to release this week, the film’s team is embracing a full-scale promotional blitz across northern India, mirroring the blockbuster success strategies of Telugu hits like RRR and Pushpa: The Rise. While recent Tamil star-studded films such as …

70th National Awards: Producer Abhishek Agarwal Wins Best Film for Karthikeya 2
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70th National Awards: Producer Abhishek Agarwal Wins Best Film for Karthikeya 2

The Quint  

In a remarkable achievement for Indian cinema, Abhishek Agarwal, the producer behind the hit film "Karthikeya 2," has been honored with a National Award for Best Film from president Droupadi Murmu, held at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 8. "Karthikeya 2," a sequel to the 2014 blockbuster "Karthikeya," follows the journey of a young archaeologist, played by …

‘Aattam’ top film, ‘Kantara’ Rishab Shetty the best actor as regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards
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‘Aattam’ top film, ‘Kantara’ Rishab Shetty the best actor as regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards

The Hindu  

The National Film Awards for 2022, announced on Friday, was dominated by regional movies, with Aattam: The Playin Malayalam being adjudged the Best Feature Film. Aattam was also declared the best in the editing category and for screenplay jointly with Hindi film Gulmohar ; Kantara also won the award for the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment; and the Best …

70th National Film Awards: Aattam director Anand Ekarshi on winning national award
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70th National Film Awards: Aattam director Anand Ekarshi on winning national award

The Hindu  

Except for the element of crime that is central to the plot of Anand Ekarshi’s Aattam, the winner of the National Award for the Best Film of 2022, there is much in the film that is similar to the background of the people involved. Many of the actors who are playing characters with daily wage jobs like electrician, plumber or …

Kochi-based theatre group on cloud nine as Aattam makes it big in 70th National Film Awards
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Kochi-based theatre group on cloud nine as Aattam makes it big in 70th National Film Awards

The Hindu  

As Malayalam film Aattam made it big when the 70th National Film Awards were declared in New Delhi on Friday afternoon, a theatre group in the coastal village of Nayarambalam at Vypin, Ernakulam, erupted in joy. Jolly Anthony, who works as a tile layer and played the character of Jolly, recalled that he had joined Lokadharmi in 2004 after associating …

‘Oorichivara Kalakarulu’, a short film depicting transcendent art wins accolades
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‘Oorichivara Kalakarulu’, a short film depicting transcendent art wins accolades

The Hindu  

It was Mahasivaratri day when the Ramalingeswara Swamy temple at Yanamalakuduru village saw large throngs of devotees joining the high-octane celebrations that included special pujas and a cultural programme. “Art transcends all boundaries, it cannot be bound by caste, class, creed and social status,” mumbled the 27-year-old and thus was born his next shot film “Oorichivara Kalakarulu”. The film’s protagonists …

Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, ‘Aattam’ adjudged best film
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Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, ‘Aattam’ adjudged best film

The Hindu  

Aattam has been chosen as the best film in the 47th Kerala Film Critics Awards announced here on Sunday. Biju Menon and Vijayaraghavan shared the best actor award for their performances in Garudan and Pookkaalam respectively. Zarin Shihab and Shivada won the best actor award for their performances in Aattam and Jawanum Mullappoovum respectively. Armo won the best cinematographer award …

Malayalam cinema can get where Iranian and Korean films are today, says Aattam director Anand Ekarshi
9 months ago

Malayalam cinema can get where Iranian and Korean films are today, says Aattam director Anand Ekarshi

Hindustan Times  

The Malayalam film industry has a long history of putting out high quality cinema on shoestring budgets. Aattam, which is now showing on OTT after winning critical acclaim in theatres, is yet another high calibre movie from the industry. Anand Ekarshi's Aattam is streaming on Prime Video India Directed by Anand Ekarshi, who has nearly two decades of theatre experience, …

Malayalam documentary ‘Thespians of Aattam’ is a fascinating look at the cast of Aattam film
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Malayalam documentary ‘Thespians of Aattam’ is a fascinating look at the cast of Aattam film

The Hindu  

March 26, 2024 03:48 pm | Updated April 03, 2024 12:08 pm IST Malayalam film Aattam has been making waves since its release. Just after its Indian premiere at the MAMI fete in Mumbai and before the cast and crew left for Goa, where Aattam was the opening film of the 2023 International Film Festival of India, Anand roped in …

Aattam Hits OTT Platform
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Aattam Hits OTT Platform

Deccan Chronicle  

The Malayalam film industry, renowned for its captivating narratives and stellar performances, has once again delivered a gripping thriller in the form of "Aattam." Now, making its digital debut on Prime Video, "Aattam" offers viewers the opportunity to experience its enthralling narrative from the comfort of their homes. Through its nuanced storytelling and thought-provoking narrative, "Aattam" delves into the complexities …

Projecting Telugu films as pan-India a 'flawed idea'
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Projecting Telugu films as pan-India a 'flawed idea'

Deccan Chronicle  

After the massive success of ‘RRR’, “Pushpa’ and ‘Karthikeya 2, many Telugu filmmakers jumped into the bandwagon of ‘pan-India’ and felt that the North Indian audience would lap up their big ticket action films. However, Telugu films like ‘Dasara’ and ‘Virupaksha’ which rocked box office in Telugu states and average grosser 'Das Ki Damki' couldn't taste similar response among North …

EXPLAINED | Pushpa reigns in Russia: Why Raj Kapoor and dubbed versions of RRR, Bahubali are so famous abroad
1 year, 11 months ago

EXPLAINED | Pushpa reigns in Russia: Why Raj Kapoor and dubbed versions of RRR, Bahubali are so famous abroad

Firstpost  

Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa: The Rise has been in the news again recently. According to the makers, the film has collected over 10 million Rubles at the box office in Russia in 25 days after being released on 774 screens on December 8. Another SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus, RRR had last year become world’s most popular non-English film. #PushpaTheRise is …

Bringing quality cinema to your own screen
2 years, 6 months ago

Bringing quality cinema to your own screen

The Hindu  

The film that revolutionised Malayalam cinema is turning 50 this year. It is one of the films lined up for the online festival, organised by the Kerala chapter of the Federation of Film Societies of India to celebrate the master director’s half century in cinema. “Adoor has given us the blue-ray copies of his films, which we have converted to …

Best Indian films of 2021: Karnan and Sherni to The Disciple and The Great Indian Kitchen
3 years ago

Best Indian films of 2021: Karnan and Sherni to The Disciple and The Great Indian Kitchen

Hindustan Times  

Malayalam cinema’s bull run with the most interesting Indian films continued in 2021. Joji Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Everyone’s favourite Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil plays a strangely timid and feline Macbeth in this Dileesh Pothan-Syam Pushkaran joint. Karnan Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Writer-director Mari Selvaraj’s second film follows a Dalit village, led by Dhanush’s titular hero, …

Theatre distributors, analysts weigh in on success of Master, Krack; predict early revival with upcoming big releases
3 years, 11 months ago

Theatre distributors, analysts weigh in on success of Master, Krack; predict early revival with upcoming big releases

Firstpost  

The resounding theatrical success of the South Pongal releases Master, Krack, Red and also Eeswaran to an extent has paved the way for a lot of positivity in Indian cinema’s theatrical sector. Like how there’s a solid market for Telugu dubbed simultaneous releases of big Tamil films, we can expect a good market for Hindi dubbed theatrical too, in this …

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