Dilani Rabindran

‘Beast’ Proves the Theatrical Timepass is Alive and Well

The hit Tamil-language film with superstar Vijay shows that Indian movies don’t need to be good to be a great time and succeed at the box office.

Why Bollywood Queens Start in the South

For decades, Hindi cinema has been sourcing its leading ladies from the Southern film industries of India.

Deepa Mehta’s ‘Funny Boy’ is Problematic, But Worth Watching

Despite its dearth of Tamil-speaking actors, the film is a powerful depiction of the reasons my family left Sri Lanka.

“Jallikattu” Bucks the Trend as India’s Oscars Pick for Best International Film

The gorgeously chaotic Malayalam film is the polar opposite of last year’s popular but unoriginal star-studded selection.