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3 days ago · We can see a palpable resurgence in regional cinema across India, with regional films from various parts of the country winning awards at prestigious ceremonies like the Oscars and the Cannes Film Festival. Regional filmmakers are at the forefront of social discourse, tackling sensitive topics like caste systems, religious tensions ...
Oct 5, 2022 · Music firms are queueing up to purchase regional music rights as vernacular cinema gains wider acceptance. Additionally, singers and their independent music are also popular on audio...
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Shot entirely under lockdown, C U Soon is proof that we don’t always need big budgets to make impactful stories. Starring Roshan Mathew, Fahadh Faasil, and Darshana Rajendran, this is an intense, emotional thriller, that also happens to be India’s first computer screen film.
Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by Chemban Vinod Jose, this action thriller may appear to be yet another gangster film. But, Jose’s filmmaking style is unique, and the film is especially memorable, thanks to its cinematography and the amazing climax shot you just can’t look away from.
The highest-grossing Marathi film at the time of its release, Natsamrat stars Nana Patekar in the lead role. It presents the angst and trauma that an aged, veteran theatre actor faces at the hands of a dying industry and ungrateful children.
Chaitanya Tamhane’s directorial debut is a deeply moving legal drama, that won him the National Film Award. It also won him the Best Film in the Horizons category and the Luigi De Laurentiis awards at the 71st Venice Film Festival. An examination of India’s legal system, through an aging protest singer, Court is one of the most relevant films relea...
Yet another film that crossed the subtitle barrier and emerged as one of the most popular comedy-dramas in recent history. Super Deluxeis one of the most well-made and well-performed films, that redefined what ambitious filmmaking means.
Rima Das’ Bulbul Can Sing, which won the National Film Award, is an insightful take into the life of three adolescents, that people across the globe would relate to. However, apart from its realistic depiction of first love and friendship, the film’s subtle take on patriarchy also sets the film apart.
Before Chhapaak, it was Manu Ashokan’s directorial debut Uyare that talked about the evils of acid attacks and the prevalent toxic masculinity in a patriarchal society. Starring Parvathy Thiruvothu in the lead role, Uyare is the kind of inspiring drama you want to cheer for.
To those who felt that Bollywood has merely scratched the surface when it comes to presenting LGBTQ+ stories, Nagarkirtan should be an ideal pick. The winner of 4 National Film Award, Nagarkirtantells the story of a trans woman from rural Bengal, bringing to light the struggles of a community unfairly ostracized by society and severely underreprese...
The Kolkata of Ronny Sen’s Cat Sticksis not the same city that Bollywood unabashedly peddles for ‘cinematography’. But, it feels all the more real, because of his nuanced, heartbreaking but honest look into the life of addicts. It offers neither judgement, nor condemnation, but simply tells a story – one that may be fictional, but holds elements mo...
The winner of 5 National film awards, Nathicharami offers a question on patriarchy, through the eyes and desires of a widow. It may not be in-your-face about topics like masturbation and female sexual desires. But, considering the Indian society and Kannada cinema’s general offerings, the subtle approach might actually get the point across better.
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May 21, 2020 · From the gritty action-thrillers of Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil cinema, to earthy sensitive stories from Maharashtra, to emotional rollercoasters coming out of Assam and West Bengal, we curated some of our favourite regional films for you to get closer to the roots.
Jul 25, 2023 · Discover the vibrant and diverse world of regional cinema in India as we delve into the captivating narratives, rich cultures, and cinematic brilliance of South, East, and West India. Unearth the hidden gems and explore the rise of regional cinema through this insightful article.
Jul 12, 2023 · Indian musicians talk about the rise of regional music listeners in the country, the trend of releasing songs in multiple languages, reviving folk music and more
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Mar 27, 2020 · These 10 Bollywood songs were inspired by regional Indian songs and became super hits.
