South Indian Cinema Rules Again: What the 72nd National Film Awards Say About India’s New Creative Powerhouse
For years, South Indian cinema has been steadily rewriting the rules of Indian filmmaking. The 72nd National Film Awards have only reinforced... Read More
‘Committee Kurrollu’ Scripts History with Two Wins at the 72nd National Film Awards; Crowned Best Telugu Feature Film
Committee Kurrollu has scripted history at the 72nd National Film Awards, winning Best Telugu Feature Film, the highest honour for Telugu cinema... Read More
Chopra’s Birthday Surprise: Varanasi Makers Unveil Intriguing New Looks
Fans of Priyanka Chopra Jonas received a special birthday surprise as the makers of Varanasi unveiled fresh glimpses of the actress from... Read More
‘Rao Bahadur’ Finds Its Audience the Old-Fashioned Way: Through Word of Mouth
Released in theatres on July 3, 2026, Rao Bahadur has quietly emerged as one of Telugu cinema’s most talked-about films. Directed, written,... Read More
End of an Era: Legendary Playback Singer S. Janaki Dies at 88
The golden voice that became the soundtrack of millions of lives has fallen silent. Legendary playback singer S. Janaki, affectionately known as... Read More
Sing Geetham Is Now Streaming on Netflix: A Legendary Filmmaker’s Musical Fantasy Finds a New Home
At 94 years of age, legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao continues to prove that imagination has no expiry date. After earning appreciation... Read More
Baahubali, The Torchbearer: Rajamouli Knows How to Keep His Work Alive
More than a decade after Baahubali: The Beginning first changed the landscape of Indian cinema, director S.S. Rajamouli is ensuring that the... Read More
Rao Bahadur Review: A Visually Brilliant, Emotionally Rich and Bold Telugu Cinema Experience
Rao Bahadur review by Kausalya Rachavelpula Some films entertain, while others leave a lasting impression through their storytelling and craftsmanship. Rao Bahadur... Read More
Women-Centric Films of TFI
For decades, commercial Telugu cinema largely revolved around male superstars, with women often relegated to supporting roles or romantic interests. But every... Read More
Blast and Maa Inti Bangaram: Women-Centric Action Is Back On Again
For decades, Indian action cinema has largely revolved around one familiar image—a male hero single-handedly taking down dozens of villains while the... Read More
