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The short film surge in Kannada: Young filmmakers are oozing promise with relatable stories

For the third consecutive year, the Kannada film industry is enduring a dull phase. Barring a few impressive attempts from newcomers (Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javabdararu, Nodidavaru Enantare, Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana), Sandalwood hasn’t produced enough quality content to pull the audience to theatres. Robbed of the big-screen experience, movie lovers have turned to YouTube to watch…

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Tamil short film ‘Seeing Red’, selected for MAMI’s Select: Filmed on iPhone initiative, faces plagiarism allegations

A still from ‘Seeing Red’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Seeing Red, the Tamil short film which was selected for the MAMI’s Select: Filmed on iPhone initiative, is facing plagiarism allegations. On Monday (02 May, 2025), writer and journalist Jeyarani took to Instagram to claim that Seeing Red is based on her story, Sevvarali Poocharam,…

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Devayani interview: On directing short film, ‘Kaikuttai Rani’, and how ‘Kolangal’ changed her life

Watch: Devayani on directing the short film, ‘Kaikuttai Rani’ Tamil actress Devayani | Photo Credit: Shiva Raj S Devayani went to get her daughter admitted in college. She ended up enrolling there instead. “Yes, that’s exactly how it happened,” laughs Devayani, a well-known face for fans of Tamil cinema and TV serials after more than…

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