Madhesh Manickam, SICA Director of Photography – SIRAI Filmography: Vella Raja (Amazon Prime, 2018) • Taanakaran (2022) • Anbarivu (2022) • Ayothi (2023) • PT Sir (2024) • Boat (2024) • Aan Paavam Pollathathu (2025) • SIRAI (2025) • 29 (Shooting in Progress) Introduction Madhesh Manickam is a SICA member […]
The National Board of Review: History, Relevance, and the 2026 Awards Season The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures (NBR) is one of the oldest and most influential film institutions in the world, founded in 1909 in New York. Originally established as the New York Board of Motion […]
⭐ Critics’ Choice Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Cinema With This Year’s Official Nominations The Critics’ Choice Awards, one of the most influential honours in cinema, once again shines a spotlight on the finest achievements in global filmmaking. Chosen by leading film critics and reviewers, the awards reflect artistic integrity, […]
23rd Chennai International Film Festival The 23rd Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) will be held from 11th December 2025 to 18th December 2025, organised by the Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF) with the support of the Government of Tamil Nadu and NFDC. This year’s edition promises an exciting global cinema […]
⭐ IFFK 2025 – Full Festival Article with International & Regional Film Lists 30th International Film Festival of Kerala – Celebrating Global & Regional Cinematic Voices The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2025), held from 12–19 December in Thiruvananthapuram, marks a milestone year for India’s most influential people’s […]
SICA’s Tribute to Thiru. M. Saravanan (AVM Saravanan) December 3, 1939 – December 4, 2025 The Moving Force of Indian Cinema Thiru. M. Saravanan, lovingly known as AVM Saravanan, leaves behind a monumental legacy that shaped Tamil cinema for more than six decades. The proud son of A.V. Meiyappan, he […]
