Subtext in C/o Kancharapalem

The subtext is rarely used in Telugu films nowadays and most films are depending on explicit narration. The subtext is the content underneath the dialogues and visuals. It is not easy to convey the thoughts and motives of the character through dialogues, so subtext is used in narration to convey it through action, art design, … Read more

Mahanati – Storytelling through Lighting, Chromatics and Emotions

Mahanati has been a sensational hit with critical acclaim for performances and direction. However, there is one aspect of the film that has been relatively less appreciated: the cinematography. Moreover, the lighting of the film, which played a key role in setting the tone of the film, went unnoticed. The movie was successful in evoking … Read more

Trishula Vyuha: The Battle Strategy Used in Baahubali: The Beginning

The battle with Kalakeyas played a key role in the success of the 2015 Telugu movie Baahubali: The beginning. Amarendra Baahubali and Bhallaladeva are the princes of Mahishmati and one of them is going to be the king. An army of savages called Kalakeyas plan an attack on Mahishmati with the help of a traitor … Read more