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Thammudu, directed by Venu Sriram, tries to be a gut-wrenching, action-packed drama, but in my opinion, it wasn’t able to leave the desired impact for a number of reasons. I believe what makes a protagonist or an antagonist stand out is their flaws, their weaknesses. An ideal villain for me has some goodness within him, and a hero has some weakness that he or she tries to overcome. Stories can become monotonous if a protagonist is portrayed to be flawless. Thammudu does not leave any room for speculation, as everything is either black or white in the narrative. The villain is cruel; he is the worst human being alive, whereas our protagonist is infallible. Take any memorable negative character in the history of cinema, and you will understand that only those characters who exist in the shades of gray, or are at least driven by a strong sense of purpose,...

BollywoodThe actor’s mother Snehlata Dixit passed away on March 12 at the age of 90.Instagram/Madhuri DixitA day after Madhuri Dixit’s mother Snehlata Dixit’s demise, the actor shared a photograph with her and wrote a heartfelt note on Instagram. Madhur Dixit’s mother Snehlata Dixit passed away on March 12 at the age of 90. In an Instagram post, Madhuri talked about how much she misses her and recalled the life lessons she gave her. “Woke up this morning to find Aai’s room empty. It feels surreal. She taught us to embrace and celebrate life. She gave so much to so many people. We will miss her dearly but she will live on in our memories. Her wit, positivity and grace were infectious. We will celebrate her life together through our memories. Om shanti om,” Madhuri wrote. After her post, many members of the Hindi film industry as well...