Asha Jaoar Majhe (Labour of Love) is one film that does not demand attention; yet it quietly enters your evening like soft rain against a window: tender, unhurried, and deeply intimate. Directed by Aditya Vikram Sengupta, this Bengali gem unfolds almost entirely without dialogue, trusting silence to speak where words would only intrude. Starring Ritwick... Continue Reading →

Su From So arrives like a pleasant surprise: unassuming, playful, and quietly thoughtful. At first glance, it feels like a simple rural comedy rooted in everyday quirks and harmless chaos. But as the film unfolds, it becomes clear that its laughter is intentional, almost strategic. Beneath the humour lies a sincere attempt to address a... Continue Reading →

Some films demand analysis. Others demand silence. And a rare few, like Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (Like An Afternoon Nap), ask you to surrender—to the haze, to the rhythm, and to the mysterious in-between spaces of identity, memory, and language. Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, known for his flamboyant, chaotic storytelling, this film is the exact... Continue Reading →

Naal, directed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti, is a film that beigns with a whisper. It tiptoes into your heart with the soft innocence of a child, and by the end, leaves you with a lump in your throat and a river of thoughts flowing quietly inside. Set in a simple Maharashtrian village, Naal (meaning "umbilical... Continue Reading →

There are some films that don’t just tell a story—they alter your sensory experience. Kaushik Ganguly’s Shabdo (2012) is one such film. A cinematic meditation on obsession, perception, and isolation, Shabdo offers not just a story but an experience—one that lingers in your ears long after the visuals fade. This is not a loud film.... Continue Reading →

Kumbalangi Nights is not merely a cinema. It is a treatise on human emotions. This Malayalam masterpiece directed by Madhu C. Narayanan and written by Shyam Pushkaran released in 2019. It is a story mainly revolving around four brothers (almost) living in a messy house and three women having varied backstories who enter their lives... Continue Reading →

Hello! The new feature The Great India Cinema will explore the cinematic gems across India in different languages, looking beyond the Hindi film industry. In the first post of this feature, let's explore a very unique Marathi movie 'Aatmapamphlet'. A biopic (better say autobiopic) like no other- 'Aatmapamphlet' (Marathi, 2023 meaning Autobio-pamphlet) stands out as... Continue Reading →