![]() Kamal Haasan’s controversial historical fiction Hey Ram explored one of the taboo subjects in Indian cinema. If its limited business scope is broadened, and the so-called star-actors choose sensible projects, more rewarding years will await the industry. The new crop of directors are more nuanced in constructing visual form. Since 2000, content-driven Tamil cinema has reaped more success than some of the easily forgettable, star-based vehicles. It may not have produced as many artistic works as Malayalam or Bengali cinema, but its filmmakers have often transcended rigid boundaries of mainstream Indian cinema. One thing I admire about Tamil cinema is the elaborate portrayal of ethnolinguistic traditions. Unlike Bollywood, Tamil film narratives offer a richly detailed study of the smaller social milieu. Although less represented as ‘regional’ cinema, its directors have rapidly emerged as key players in the 21 st century Indian cinema. Tamil cinema is one of India’s most prolific and increasingly significant film industries. ![]()
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