There’s a line in ‘Bloody Beggar’ where Kavin walks off from a movie and tells his friend, “ipdi oru padam nadichathuku antha aal mela than complaint kudukanum”. By the end of it, you can’t help but look at that scene as a foreshadowed emotion of the audience towards Bloody Beggar.

Which one are you watching this Diwali weekend?

If a man is seeking revenge, if a protagonist needs a hero moment, if a villain’s vileness needs to be depicted – the lens turns towards capturing a sexual assault. But does that plot really require a rape crime? Even if it does, can it not be dealt with more sensitivity?

The second half of 2024 is getting better not just in terms of Kollywood’s box-office numbers, but also in its representation of women on the screen.

Chaos that intrigues!