In Part 2 of our chat with filmmaker Vetri Maaran he tells us about the challenges he faced to show the world that there's more to Indian cinema than Bollywood.

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51: Vetri Maaran with Baradwaj Rangan | Part 2 | FC South

We're extremely excited to launch #FCSouth (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23FCSouth) with Baradwaj Rangan's FaceTime with filmmaker Vetri Maaran. Here they chat about Visaaranai, a film that went on to become India's official entry to the Oscars & what it took to carry out an Oscar campaign that often costs more than the film's production budget!

50: Vetri Maaran with Baradwaj Rangan | Part 1| FC South

Sivakarthikeyan talks about his growth from Marina to Velaikkaran, and how he did not expect this success. About the comedian-to-hero trajectory that even legends like Nagesh did not attempt. About what success means to him, whether it has changed him. About his fans and his responsibility towards them. He talks about his serious side, and how he followed Mohan Raja's lead to get into a "dramatic" zone, and whether fans will accept him this way. He talks about PC Sreeram's contribution to Remo. He talks about social responsibility and addresses the "stalking" allegations against his films. He talks about his salary and how he reduced it for Velaikkaran. He talks about stand-up videos and how they are never going to replace the theatre experience. He talks about his favourite comedians (Goundamani, Vadivelu) and his favourite comedy scene (the "Vazhaipazham" scene). He talks about his favourite films (Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, Edhir Neechal) and his favourite role (Velaikkaran) and what it taught him.

49: There was a deliberate campaign against Remo | Sivakarthikeyan | Baradwaj Rangan

Here's Part 3 of our interview with Mani Ratnam.

47: The Mani Ratnam Interview (Part 3) | FC South

Film Companion South brings you Part 2 of the most definitive interview yet with Mani Ratnam, an in-depth conversation with the director who has been at the top of his game for over three decades.

46: The Mani Ratnam Interview (Part 2) | FC South

On the eve of the release of Kaatru Veliyidai, Film Companion brings you the most definitive interview yet with Mani Ratnam, a director who has been at the top of his game for over three decades.  In Part 1 of this in-depth conversation, our FC South editor Baradwaj Rangan quizzes the legendary filmmaker on the intricacies of his craft and writing process. 

45: The Mani Ratnam Interview (Part 1) | Face Time

Director Chezhiyan, whose film To Let releases this Thursday, talks about the difference between art and commercial cinema, the works of Balu Mahendra and the films that inspired him.

44: The Cinematographer’s Role Ends When The Director Says “Action” | Chezhiyan Interview

Selvaraghavan talks to Baradwaj Rangan about why he can’t make another 7G Rainbow Colony, his writing process, casting Suriya in NGK, what’s happening with Nenjam Marapathillai and his unique colour themes.

42: Selvaraghavan Interview With Baradwaj Rangan | Face 2 Face

Selvaraghavan talks about his films, including the ones that did not take off with Ajith, Vijay and Simbu. He talks more on why people think of Guna when they see Kaadhal Kondain, about the problems he faced during Irandam Ulagam. And about his other films like Pudhupettai and Mayakkam Enna.

43: Selvaraghavan On Completing 15 Years In The Tamil Film Industry | Baradwaj Rangan | FC South

Santosh Sivan talks about shooting Spyder. That he doesn't need to do much to make Mahesh Babu look good. What interests him about big-budget films. The cinematographer lets us in on how he lights his heroes like Vijay, Mohanlal & Rajinikanth.  

41: Santosh Sivan On Shooting Spyder with Mahesh Babu | Baradwaj Rangan

40: Santhanabharathi On The 'Jesus Christ' Shot, Working With Kamal, and More | Kamal Haasan

Ahead of his Bollywood directorial debut with Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, RS Prasanna talks to Baradwaj Rangan about directorial stand points and the difference between Bollywood cinema and Tamil cinema. RS Prasanna also directed the original Tamil film Kalyana Samayal Saadham. 

38: RS Prasanna Interview | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Baradwaj Rangan | FC South

Director Ram talks to Baradwaj Rangan about his unique writing process which led to his globalization trilogy, how nature plays a major role in Peranbu and the new generation of directors that are taking Tamil cinema forward.

37: Ranjith Has Changed The Tamil Cinema Market | Ram Interview

Post the stupendous success of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, actress Ramya Krishnan tells our FC South editor Baradwaj Rangan how playing Sivagami has changed her life. I'm getting better roles, better money and more respect for being a good actress - she says. She also tells us about her love for strong female characters and why inspite of working with Shah Rukh Khan, Yash Chopra and Subhash Ghai, she could never find success in Bollywood. 

36: Ramya Krishnan Interview | Baradwaj Rangan | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | FC South

In this interview, Tamil actor Jayam Ravi fields a set of fun questions from FC South Editor Baradwaj Rangan ahead of the release of his film Vanamagan.  The actor throws light on the biggest influences on his life & cinema and what keeps him ticking as an actor. 

35: Q&A with Jayam Ravi | Baradwaj Rangan | Vanamagan | FC South

Baradwaj Rangan is a National Award-winning film critic. He has authored Conversations with Mani Ratnam and Dispatches From the Wall Corner. His long-form story on Vikram was featured in The Caravan Book of Profiles, as one of their “twelve definitive profiles.” He has written screenplays and works for theatre. Here you can find all of his interviews and conversations with leading actors and filmmakers of the South Indian Film Industry. In short, everything you need to enhance your cinematic experience.

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