Sitemap - 2025 - Anjali’s Substack
Was Deshadanakili Karayarilla the First Lesbian Malayalam Movie? (Or Maybe Not?)
A Non-Malayali’s Guide to Watching Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
The Myth of Middle-Class Dreams in Cinema: Who Really Gets to Dream Big?
Badnam Basti: the dusty, delicious secret that queer Indian cinema kept for half a century
Netflix Wants You to Be Dumb — And It’s a Strategy
Ranking Asif Ali’s Best Performances – From Underrated Gems to Unforgettable Roles
How Indian Films Took Cannes by Storm—A Timeline of Iconic Wins and Ovations
"Theatres Are Dying" Is Too Simple a Statement - Here’s What’s Actually Happening.
Lights, Camera, Meta! — Indian Movies That Dive Into the World of Cinema Itself
How AI is Quietly Reshaping Indian Cinema
A Simple Story, A Big Smile: Why “Tourist Family” Works
Thudarum Review: The Mohanlal Experience We’ve Been Craving
10 Tamil Comedy Movies That Everyone Should Know About
Alappuzha Gymkhana Review: What If a Sports Drama Didn’t Care About Winning?
L2: Empuraan Movie Review: Lost in Ambition?
Officer on Duty Review: Profitable but Problematic?
The Myth, The Master, and the Mystery of Njan Gandharvan
Mithya – A Poignant Exploration of Childhood Trauma and Resilience
10 Movies Like Rekhachitram – Where Cinema Blurs Fiction and Reality
Nadaaniyan Review: A Starkid Launchpad Wrapped in Outdated Nostalgia
Superboys of Malegaon: The Film That Proves Cinema Belongs to Everyone
Before Marco: How Malayalam Cinema Once Depicted Violence Without the Glamour
The Great Indian Kitchen Had Flavor—Did Mrs Lose the Spice?
A Guide to India’s Major Film Festivals: Where Cinema Finds Its True Audience
Underrated Indian Romantic Movies That Deserve More Love
20 Firsts of Indian Cinema: The Stories Behind the Indian Cinema's Milestones
Adaminde Variyellu – A Bold Take on Women in a Man’s World
Ranking Basil Joseph’s Performances as an Actor
Ponman Review: A Refreshing Take on Kerala’s Dowry System
The Problem with Indian Celebrity Documentaries: PR Tools or Genuine Stories?
Movies Like Rifle Club: 5 Movies Where Style Meets Substance
I Want to Talk – A Quiet Triumph That’s Best Watched at Home
From Shammi to Shekharan: The Most Iconic Villains in Malayalam Films
Rifle Club - Style Over Substance, But One We Will Love
Is Violence the Next Big Trend in Indian Cinema?
10 Gangster Indian Movies That Are Straight-Up Cinematic Gold
All We Imagine as Light: A Raw, Heartfelt Ode to Mumbai’s Outsiders