When you think of South Indian cinema, names like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Sridevi often steal the limelight. But there’s one name that many might not immediately recognize—Geetha Kailasam. Although she hasn’t always been in the spotlight, her contributions to the Tamil film industry are profound. From shaping the careers of several filmmakers to delivering unforgettable roles in films, Geetha Kailasam has undoubtedly been a pivotal figure in South Indian cinema.
A Journey from the Shadows to the Spotlight
Geetha Kailasam‘s journey into the world of cinema wasn’t a typical one. Born with an inherent love for the arts, she initially pursued a career as a chartered accountant. Balancing numbers and ledgers, Geetha seemed set to follow a conventional path. However, her passion for storytelling and her love for films could not stay hidden.
Her entry into the film industry came not as an actress,...
A Journey from the Shadows to the Spotlight
Geetha Kailasam‘s journey into the world of cinema wasn’t a typical one. Born with an inherent love for the arts, she initially pursued a career as a chartered accountant. Balancing numbers and ledgers, Geetha seemed set to follow a conventional path. However, her passion for storytelling and her love for films could not stay hidden.
Her entry into the film industry came not as an actress,...
- 1/20/2025
- by Megha
- OruNewCulture
Bollywood A-list actor Ayushmann Khurrana scored another major hit in 2023 with comedy sequel “Dream Girl 2.” But he is still happy to have achieved what he describes as “validation.”
The film was one of several medium budget Hindi-language films that became box office successes, including “Omg 2,” “Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway,” “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” “Satyaprem Ki Katha” and “12th Fail.” These effectively debunked the notion that only big budget spectacles like “Pathaan” or “Jawan” would work at the post-pandemic Bollywood box office, which had a poor 2022.
“There was a conspiracy theory, maybe a year back, that Indian audiences [were] only looking for spectacles or larger-than-life films, but this year, a lot of films, which not really big budget but mid budget, did really well,” Khurrana told Variety. ”Dream Girl 2′ did well, so did ‘Omg 2,’ and ‘Gadar 2’ was technically also a mid budget film. That norm has been broken,...
The film was one of several medium budget Hindi-language films that became box office successes, including “Omg 2,” “Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway,” “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” “Satyaprem Ki Katha” and “12th Fail.” These effectively debunked the notion that only big budget spectacles like “Pathaan” or “Jawan” would work at the post-pandemic Bollywood box office, which had a poor 2022.
“There was a conspiracy theory, maybe a year back, that Indian audiences [were] only looking for spectacles or larger-than-life films, but this year, a lot of films, which not really big budget but mid budget, did really well,” Khurrana told Variety. ”Dream Girl 2′ did well, so did ‘Omg 2,’ and ‘Gadar 2’ was technically also a mid budget film. That norm has been broken,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Festival
James Hawes‘ Holocaust drama “One Life” will be the American Express Gala at the 67th BFI London Film Festival.
The film tells the true story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to WWII, rescued 669 children from the Nazis. Fifty years later, in 1988, Winton is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety in England. It’s not until a live television show “That’s Life” surprises him with the surviving children – now adults – seated all around him that he can finally make peace with the loss he had carried for five decades.
The cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp, Marthe Keller, Jonathan Pryce and Helena Bonham-Carter.
Hawes said: “This film pretty much begins and ends in London and says so much about the people of this city, its heart and its history.
James Hawes‘ Holocaust drama “One Life” will be the American Express Gala at the 67th BFI London Film Festival.
The film tells the true story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to WWII, rescued 669 children from the Nazis. Fifty years later, in 1988, Winton is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety in England. It’s not until a live television show “That’s Life” surprises him with the surviving children – now adults – seated all around him that he can finally make peace with the loss he had carried for five decades.
The cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp, Marthe Keller, Jonathan Pryce and Helena Bonham-Carter.
Hawes said: “This film pretty much begins and ends in London and says so much about the people of this city, its heart and its history.
- 8/11/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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