For Vikram, who plays Thangalaan, the film is a triumph. But how can a single performance save a movie? ‘Thangalaan’ places so much on Vikram’s shoulders that it […]
The minor comic bits are okay. But the major part of the narrative struggles to maintain a tone that can make the characters seem convincing even as the
The actor on Ishqiya improving her career, how Parineeta made her so conscious of how she was filmed, and why she picked the role in Nerkonda Paarvai, and
Vidya Balan: My career trajectory changed when I only started doing things that excited me Read More
In this roundtable conversation, the Malayalam filmmaker behind such acclaimed films as “Ariyppu”, “Take Off”, and “C U Soon” talks about the need for having a clear USP
Mahesh Narayanan: Every film needs to have a clear selling point Read More
In a roundtable conversation, the Malayalam actor of such films as “Nna Thaan Case Kodu” and “2018” on why actors in Malayalam cinema are okay with smaller parts
Kunchacko Boban: The screentime of a character doesn’t matter if it’s a good one Read More
This is a blunt movie. Barring a few scenes, the delicacy we associate with Halitha’s work is missing. Minmini opens in a boarding school in Ooty. A teacher
The budget limitation is sometimes a spoilsport, but at every point, you can see the effort of trying something new. Despite the over-emphasis at times, the film works.
The Kannada star on his origins, overcoming shyness to become an actor and appealing to audiences’ changing tastes. Edited excerpts: You joined an acting class in Bombay
Kichcha Sudeep: The old system is done; it’s time for new ideas Read More
The KGF actor reflects on his success, working with Prashanth Neel, lessons from him, and more… Edited excerpts: When you look back at your success now, is
Yash: It’s important to have a clear idea of what you want Read More
The actor on his early experiences in front of the camera, his take on aspirations, the role that challenged him, and more… Edited excerpts: Would you say your
Silambarasan: I don’t believe in reaching certain heights Read More
The actor-filmmaker on his origin story, his take on pan-Indian films, and more… Edited excerpts: “I started writing short films for me to act” Though I came
Not every film has to have a pan-Indian label: Rakshit Shetty Read More
The Premam and Gargi actor evaluates herself as a performer, how she gets better with each film, and more… Edited excerpts: When you look at who you
Sai Pallavi: When I began as an actor, I used to have a lot of insecurities Read More
