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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Preity Mukhundhan to play a reserved girl in her Malayalam debut
Tamil actress Preity Mukhundhan is set to make her Malayalam debut alongside All We Imagine As Light fame Hridhu Haroon in Maine Pyar Kiya. 'I noticed Preity first in the film Star. I wanted the character of Nidhi to be played by a Tamil actress — someone who speaks in a specific way, is beautiful, but with eyes that are slightly melancholic,' shares Faizal Faziludeen, the director of this romantic comedy thriller. 'Preity and Hridhu portray characters who are at two different ends of the spectrum in this film which has mostly been shot in Kottayam and Madurai. Hridhu is the boy next door while Preity plays a more reserved girl. What happens when people of different wavelengths, raised in very different circumstances, fall in love? However, it's not purely a romantic film," he says. Kaathal – The Core director Jeo Baby also plays a crucial role in the film, he adds. While the title brings Salman Khan's Bollywood film to mind, Faizal says, "It was initially a working title, but we couldn't find anything more apt. Since the film explores what happens after two people fall in love, the name suits it well.' It's also not based on Ready or Not, as is widely being speculated based on the poster, he clarifies. When asked about the Malayalam industry experimenting with content and genres, he says, 'When we travel outside Kerala, people speak highly of Malayalam cinema. Ours is more of an entertainer — a campus film. Almost half the story is set on a campus.'
News18
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kusha Kapila Adds A New Feather To Her Cap As A Co-Producer For Vyarth
Last Updated: Vyarth follows the story of Bhumi, an underrated actress grappling with the monotony of conventional roles. Kusha Kapila is donning the hat of a producer in an upcoming short film titled Vyarth, where she will also be playing the lead role. Ahead of the film's poster reveal, the project has been creating significant buzz among fans due to its premise. Vyarth marks a notable shift in Kusha 's career. During an interview with IANS, Kusha opened up about the film and her experience as a co-producer. Talking about the film, Kusha said, 'Vyarth is more than just a film; it's a mirror reflecting the very real struggle against typecasting in our industry, a challenge central to Bhumi's (the film's lead character) journey." Kusha also shared her experience of being a producer as she reflected on her career path. 'As an actor, you dive deep into your character's soul, but as a producer, you have to pull back and look at the entire picture. It is a powerful shift from 'How do I deliver this line?' to 'How do all these elements create impact?' Kusha said while adding, 'This journey from making funny videos in my room to acting in films and now co-producing feels like a natural evolution." Vyarth follows the story of Bhumi, an underrated actress grappling with the monotony of conventional roles. However, things take a turn when her roommate Meenakshi asks for help with an audition that Bhumi was offered, a mother's role that she initially resents. The film delves into the themes of typecasting and creative limitations in the entertainment industry. The film is directed by Pankaj Dayani, who is also the co-producer alongside Kusha. The story is penned by Fahim Irshad, and Romil Modi, popular for his involvement in Laapataa Ladies and All We Imagine As Light, becomes the casting director for Vyarth. Additionally, Swapnil S. Sonawale, known for his work in Monica, O My Darling, handles cinematography in this film. The film is set to release on July 19, on Kusha's YouTube channel. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Geek Vibes Nation
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'All We Imagine As Light' Criterion Presents Blu-Ray Review - Payal Kapadia Brings Universal Emotion To Her Narrative Debut
Payal Kapadia's acclaimed fiction-feature debut is a radiant ode to hope-giving connections forged amid big-city anonymity. Set against the hypnotic luminescence of Mumbai, All We Imagine as Light follows three very different women working at the same hospital—Prabha (Kani Kusruti), Anu (Divya Prabha), and Parvathy (Chhaya Kadam)—each contending with personal and material struggles amid a modernizing India riven by gentrification and rising Hindu nationalism. When Parvathy is evicted and forced to move back to her childhood village, Prabha and Anu travel with her to the seaside, where they shake loose their remaining secrets and—in one otherworldly sequence—a lingering ghost. Winner of the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, All We Imagine as Light is a deep-rooted study of the fortifying power of friendship, propelled by moving performances and the director's compassionate eye. For in-depth thoughts on All We Imagine as Light, please see my colleague Liselotte Vanophem's review from its original theatrical release here. Video Quality All We Imagine as Light comes to Blu-Ray in an AVC encoded transfer in 1.66:1 courtesy of Criterion Presents, which provides a first-rate presentation that deftly captures the natural aesthetic. This gorgeous presentation delivers a consistent image quality throughout without any obvious deficiencies. This digital production does not exhibit any signs of noise or compression as the sumptuous imagery delights in high definition. Colors are exceptional when it comes to the outfits, certain lighting flourishes, and lush vegetation outside of the city. Skin tones look natural throughout the runtime with exquisite detail on display. This transfer represents everything you want from a Blu-Ray release. Audio Quality The Blu-Ray disc comes with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track in the original mixture of languages which offers an enjoyable listening experience. The natural soundscape of the city is filled with tons of discrete nuances that do a noble job of transporting you into this story. Activity in the low end is subtle yet helps provide additional texture to the world. The emotional score and other tunes are showcased accurately here with an enveloping use of the surround speakers that maintain precise fidelity. Dialogue comes through clearly without ever being clipped by the environmental elements. The sound design is not overly aggressive, but it serves its purpose very well. The track springs to life with the sounds of both urban bustle and serene nature. This is a terrific audio presentation that brings the movie to life without a hitch. Optional English subtitles are provided. Special Features The Criterion Presents Blu-Ray of All We Imagine as Light includes a leaflet featuring the essay 'All We Imagine as Light: Luminous Hopes' by Michael Joshua Rowin in which he provides some good insight into and analysis of the film that helps highlight the deeper themes on display. The on-disc special features are as follows: Meet The Filmmakers: A great 18-minute conversation with director Payal Kapadia in which she discusses her journey into film as an art form, her early work in the documentary space, the development of this story, the personal elements woven into the narrative, working with the performers on the language of the film, and much more that you will not want to miss. Trailer (1:58) Final Thoughts All We Imagine as Light is at first an unassuming narrative that simply follows the minor dramas experienced by a small group of women in an Indian metropolis. The characters are quite different from one another, yet each of them lives a life of longing for different reasons. Through the thoughtful direction of Payal Kapadia, each story becomes universal to the viewer as emotions burst forth and pain is wrestled with. Each performance feels authentic and quite powerful in its raw vulnerability. Even with its critical acclaim, it deserves to have more people seeking it out. Criterion Presents has released a new Blu-Ray with a sterling A/V presentation and a valuable interview. Highly Recommended The Criterion Presents edition of All We Imagine as Light will be available to purchase on July 22, 2025, on Blu-Ray and DVD. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: Criterion Presents has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Mint
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Texas Tiger' filmmakers drop teaser on ‘All We Imagine As Light' fame Hridhu Haroon's 23rd birthday
Texas Tiger teaser OUT: Upcoming Kollywood film 'Texas Tiger,' featuring 'All We Imagine As Light' actor Hridhu Haroon, is in the spotlight after its filmmakers dropped its teaser on June 29. The official title reveal video was released on the occasion of Hridhu Haroon's 23rd birthday. Selvah Kumar Thirumaran directorial movie is produced by Sujith, Balaji Kumar, Parthi Kumar and Selvah Kumar. Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel in a post on X stated, 'Texas Tiger - the upcoming Tamil film headlined by All We Imagine As Light star #HridhuHaroon — has been officially announced with a title reveal video, unveiled on the occasion of the actor's birthday.' He added, 'The film is written and directed by #SelvahKumarThirumaran, known for Family Padam, and produced by #Sujith, #BalajiKumar, #ParthiKumar, and Selvah Kumar himself.' The trailer ends with the caption, 'Tigerians roar begins.' Born in 2002, Hridhu made his acting debut in August 2022 with Crash Course on Amazon Prime. Hridhu, who previously starred in films like Mura, Mumbaikar, Thugs, and the critically acclaimed All We Imagine as Light, has a number of films in the pipeline. Upcoming films of Hridhu Haroon include Bad Girl, Veera Dheera Sooran and Maine Pyar Kiya. He will also feature in Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead, which is scheduled to release around Diwali festival. Payal Kapadia directorial Malayalam film 'All We Imagine as Light' won the prestigious Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The film made its world premiere on 23 May 2024 at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and became the first Indian film in 30 years to compete in the competition. 'All We Imagine As Light' began streaming on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar from January 3 onwards and is also available on Amazon Prime.
Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Discussing dichotomy in Mumbai and All We Imagine As Light at SCREEN Film Club screening at NCPA
Payal Kapadia's Grand Prix winner All We Imagine As Light succinctly captures the dichotomy that populates Mumbai. That dichotomy also cropped up in the post-screening discussion with the audience at the National Centre of Performing Arts where SCREEN Film Club held a screening of the film on Monday evening. The debate primarily revolved around the use of linearity and light — or lack of these thereof — employed in the film. 'The way light is used in this film, every frame has its own meter. Light in the title isn't just physical, it's also metaphorical — the darkness we're living in and the light we're all seeking,' said Shubhra Gupta, The Indian Express film critic, while hosting the discussion. 'The cinematography by Payal's partner Ranabir Das is also a character in the film,' she added. However, an audience member disagreed with the stance and said, 'I felt the cinematography was so unnecessarily dark. I've worked a lot in slums, so I can say there's not so much darkness even inside slums. This is the Mumbai of today,' she said. Other audience members responded to this observation through their reading of the use of the titular 'light' in All We Imagine As Light. 'I think the darkness is very deliberate. These two nurses commute for two hours to work. The only time they live is at night. One of them says that this city comes to life at night. It's so liberating to see the life through them. Otherwise we just see it like we or people like us know it,' pointed out another lady. Another grouse that the lady had with All We Imagine As Light was the lack of linearity. She said, 'The entire film was very disjointed. It wasn't storytelling at its best, I'm sorry to say. Why do the two nurses trail Parvati? Where does the husband come up on the shore?' 'The script doesn't need to follow a linear structure. It's following the emotional health and movement of the protagonist towards acceptance,' countered a fellow audience member. Shubhra also underlined the context by explaining the background of the filmmaker which reflects in the film. 'Payal comes from a documentary background. So her screenplay is very observational. We can't see the cuts and edits like we can do in other feature films. There's just a flow which is very lifelike,' she argued. From her discussion with Payal over the last year, Shubhra lauded the crystal-clear approach that the filmmaker has towards her craft. 'She knows exactly what she wants. Every frame is brass tagged. When you wonder if the husband is real or surreal, she wants it to be exactly like that,' said Shubhra. Also Read — All We Imagine As Light movie review: Payal Kapadia's lyrical ode to working-class Mumbai and female friendship 'If you have a reaction, you'll feel like 'Ye kya hai.' But if you have a response, you'll know what this film is trying to do. We're so distracted now that we can't spend even a minute without looking at our phones,' said Shubhra, adding, 'Instead of saying my way or highway, we learn about different POVs. This film takes us back to what cinema was always supposed to be: to look at life through someone else's eyes.'
