How female-led films like 'Lokah', 'Mahanati' and 'The Girlfriend' in South Indian cinema have broken the glass ceiling in recent years

South Indian cinema is witnessing a powerful shift, moving beyond male-dominated narratives to celebrate female protagonists.
Deccan Chronicle

Dulquer Is like a Brother to Me, Says Swapna Dutt

Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan is known for being highly selective about his projects, but when it comes to producer Swapna Dutt, he is always ready to say “yes.” After a cameo in Kalki 2898 AD, the ...
Indian Calypso on MSN

Mahanati (2018) movie reaction part (2/2) Keerthy Suresh | Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Vijay Deverakonda

Mahanati (2018) PART 2/2 Reaction* Savitri, the most admired actress from South Indian cinema, goes through various tragic incidents in her personal life. Unable to cope with depression, she ...
The New Indian Express

Savitri Mahotsav to be conducted in December; Mahanati director to be felicitated

The 90th birth anniversary celebrations of yesteryear legendary actor Savitri will take place at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad. Savitri’s daughter, Vijaya Chamundeswari, announced that she is ...
The Hindu

‘Kaantha’ was like a puzzle that needed to be solved: Dani Sanchez Lopez decodes the film’s visual design

The making of the film within the film in Kaantha, produced by Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati, is a story in itself. The cameras and lights seen on the film set of the 1950s pertain to the era, ...
Bollywood Hungama

Keerthy Suresh reveals 6-month career halt after Mahanati: “Even no one narrated a story”

Keerthy Suresh, who is currently promoting her upcoming film Revolver Rita, has spoken candidly about how her National Award-winning performance as Savitri in the 2018 biographical drama Mahanati ...
timesnownews

Keerthy Suresh Reveals NOT Getting Offers For '6 Months' After Mahanti Release: Even No One Narrated A Story

Keerthy Suresh, who is currently promoting her upcoming film Revolver Rita, has opened up about how her National Award-winning portrayal of Savitri in the 2018 biographical drama Mahanati continues to ...
indulgexpress

Keerthy Suresh regrets not getting any work for 6 months after Mahanati

South Indian actor Keerthy Suresh has opened up about not receiving any film offers for six months after Mahanati's release on May 9, 2018. The film won three National Film Awards including a Best ...
India Today

Keerthy Suresh says Mahanati still defines her identity as an actor

Keerthy Suresh, currently promoting her upcoming film 'Revolver Rita', has reflected on how her portrayal of Savitri in the 2018 drama 'Mahanati' continues to shape her career. At a recent press event ...
Indiatimes

Mahanati season 2 Grand Finale: Mangaluru girl Vamshi crowned the winner, says, "Its the beginning of many more milestones ahead"

Mangaluru's Vamshi clinched the Mahanati Season 2 title, winning ₹15 lakh and fulfilling her parents' acting dream. Varsha Dhigraje and Shriya Agamya secured second and third places respectively. The ...
Indiatimes

'Will people even accept me?': Dulquer Salmaan almost said no to his Telugu debut, ‘Mahanati’; Nag Ashwin’s convincing call changed everything.

Dulquer Salmaan almost declined his Telugu debut in 'Mahanati' due to language concerns, but his acclaimed portrayal of Gemini Ganesan proved a career-defining role. Now, six years and multiple hits ...