Appreciation or criticism of a movie is no longer interpreted primarily as an aesthetic or ethical judgment. It has become a marker of allegiance or opposition to the state.

Vijay's movie Jana Nayagan faces CBFC certification issues, sparking political tensions. The Madras HC will hear the case ...

In February this year, Indian filmmaker Ananth Mahadevan walked into the film censor board's office confidently, hoping for a swift certification process. After all, he believed his film was "safe" ...

Parasakthi is not merely a film set against history; it is history weaponised for the present. From its very first frame, the movie announces its political intent, rooting itself firmly in the ...