Issue 5

Inside IFAI, the Collective Taking on India’s Distribution Crisis

When we sat down with Kanu Behl on the day Agra opened in Indian theatres, it felt like one of those moments that might precipitate something bigger. Fortunately for Indian independent cinema, something bigger has precipitated.

By Abhinav Jain · 30 June 2026

Issue 5

Frankenstein’s Film Star?

When a film star becomes too powerful to be vulnerable, does cinema itself suffer? A critical look at Vijay and the star system.

By Niveditha K Prasad · 27 June 2026

Issue 5

On my Grief of Failing to Be – A Cars (2006) Retrospective

On Growing Up with Lightning McQueen

By Krishna Natesan · 24 June 2026

Issue 5

SR Praveen has Seen the Reels Turn: A Conversation on Malayalam Cinema

SR Praveen about his book, Ticket to Kerala, film reviewing, and more.

By Niveditha K Prasad · 17 June 2026