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Hadinelentu review: Prithvi Konanur’s powerful film explores caste bias, teen sexuality
In � Hadinelentu� , director Prithvi Konanur skillfully shines light on the deep-seated gender, caste, and class divides that play out in favour of and against two teenagers from different socio-economic backgrounds. → Read More
Unhealthy, desexualised, or comic relief: Plus-sized character depictions in films
TNM takes a look at the representation of plus-sized characters in Tami, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. → Read More
How taboos around HPV vaccination increase risk of cervical cancer
Infections caused by HPV - a group of more than 200 viruses - are among the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and the main cause of cervical cancer. → Read More
The appeal of ‘situationships’: Why are they growing popular?
Non-platonic and murky by definition, situationships have components of emotional and physical connection between partners, but do not operate within an exclusive arrangement or normative labels as conventional relationships do. → Read More
Anupama Raju’s C: A Novel explores the life of a writer and her association with cities
Anupama, who is a literary journalist, translator and communications professional based in Kerala, speaks to TNM about the inspiration for C , which is her first novel, her writing process and more. → Read More
The dance of chess: Watch the game come alive in this riveting crossover
Speaking to TNM, Pudukkottai collector Kavitha Ramu who conceptualised and choreographed the viral video said, � Chess pieces like the rook, kings and pawns naturally lent themselves to classical, folk and martial art forms.� → Read More
Dream Factory: A novel in translation offers fascinating glimpse into 80’s Kollywood
� Dream Factory� , set in Kollywood of the 1980s, is the translation of � Kanavu Thozhirsalai� , a book by popular novelist and screenwriter Sujatha Rangarajan. → Read More
Tamil cinema’s misrepresentation of therapists & mental health is harming real people
Speaking to TNM, mental health professionals deconstruct the inaccuracies in the depiction of psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists in multiple Tamil films that have released in recent years. → Read More
Is Tamil cinema’s idea of a quintessential hero evolving with time?
Popular Kollywood actor Ajith’s long-awaited actioner Valimai, which hit the big screens earlier this year, had opened to mixed responses from audiences and critics alike. Surprisingly, however, what seemed to trigger a bigger discussion surrounding the film was a review by a popular YouTuber, who had resorted to body shaming Ajith for his look in the movie. → Read More
Madurai theatre cashes in on Beast excitement, charges Rs 50 for screening trailer
Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the Vijay and Pooja Hegde starrer is one of the most anticipated Tamil movies of 2022. → Read More
Artisans to widows: Filmmakers document lives of women fighting discrimination
A year-long training programme for TN women, Kanavu Fellowship was started by Studio A in association with Chennai Photo Biennale in 2021 with the aim to bridge the gender gap in fields such as photography and filmmaking. → Read More
Growing book by book: How a TN village came together to run an Ambedkar-Periyar Library
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and Periyar EV Ramasamy’s original writings occupy a special place in a library run by the people of Aindhupanai village located in Namakkal’s Kadachanallur Panchayat. The library is not only named after these leaders, it was also built along the lines of social justice - a principle central to the teachings of both Ambedkar and Periyar. → Read More
Master, KGF and Kaala: How this team of techies tackles piracy one film at a time
With a team of 13 techies who are movie buffs, Massbunk Antipiracy has worked on over 190 movies and boasts of a piracy eradication rate of 95%. → Read More
Critically acclaimed Kannada film Pedro absent at BIFFes, sparks a row
With several critically acclaimed films failing to make it to Bangalore International Film Festival� s lineup this year, filmmakers comment on the ambiguity around the selection criteria used by the jury and organisers. → Read More
Audiences still coming around to women also being funny: Stand-up comic Sumaira Shaikh
Writer-comedian Sumaira Shaikh speaks to TNM about her stand-up special †Dongri Danger†on Amazon Prime Video, her brand of comedy, censorship, gender in the comedy scene and more. → Read More
The risks of sexualised, age-inappropriate videos of kids on social media
‘Oo Antava’, a popular dance number from Pushpa has gone viral on social media with many dancers and influencers across age groups sharing their performances to the song. One such video featured two children, seemingly under the age of 10. The girl can be seen wearing a saree, and is dancing to the song with a boy. → Read More
Vibe Music: The latest Tamil meme trend that celebrates Kollywood composers
Created to celebrate the works of well-known music composers like ARR and Ilaiyaraaja, these memes depict how their music can transport listeners. → Read More
Instagram page Madrastically Yours offers quirky tales and history about Madras
In an Instagram post, a Chennai history enthusiast explains how areas like T Nagar, a popular shopping hub, and Nungambakkam, which is home to sites like Valluvar Kottam, were born on a filled-up lakebed. The post is accompanied by fascinating maps of the area from 1893 and 2017, as well as an old photograph of Loyola College overlooking a lake, which is now the parking space of the college. → Read More
How women lyricists of Tamil cinema have shattered the male gaze in film music
Tamil film songs mostly idealise women as pure, beautiful, kind and tender or demonise them as gold-diggers, too � modern� or callous heartbreakers. This is what women lyricists have disrupted with their writing. → Read More
How these Indian food businesses are incorporating sustainable practices
From using recyclable and reusable packaging to sourcing local ingredients, here� s how food brands, both large and small, are making their businesses sustainable. → Read More