But, interestingly, the state of perfection is never absolute. It's ever changing. We can't achieve something and we can't be like, 'This is it! We've arrived'. 'Cause, a higher standard would get set the very next moment and we would start lagging before we even realize it. It's for this single reason that passion gets... Continue Reading →

Because, like God, logic graces us only at the zenith of severe penance... the penance of very deep thinking! Skip this part and proceed with production... the entire effort nosedives into utter cacophony. Absolutely enthralling landscapes of Kasaragod, the northern tip of Kerala, the endearing local dialect, and the stunning performances, especially that of the... Continue Reading →

Stars do sparkle in the sky but when the vast space gets clouded, they disappear. How apt this simple analogy is to the stars of the filmdom too! When the creative canvas gets clouded by a prosaic and predictable script, the stars don't shine anymore. They even stop being seen as stars. So, the time-tested... Continue Reading →

Which is more critical? Ideation or execution? Execution, however perfect, slides into abyss when not supported by a well thought-through concept. Wow... what we see is mind blowing, but where's the story? Equally disastrous will be a situation that's well conceived but poorly executed. The shoddy treatment has totally eclipsed a terrific script. Rarely do... Continue Reading →