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The Epic Mahabharata is not new to us. For ages together we have been exposed to various versions of the epic through books and cinema.
In Tamil Cinema too, there has been innumerable references of it but has been mostly limited to showcasing the good side or the known side of it – the classic duel between Arjuna and his ally Vs Duryodhana and his army.
But do you know the story behind the lesser known characters of this great epic ?
If you have watched Mani Ratnam’s ‘Thalapathy’ starring Rajinikanth and Mammooty you would understand what we are talking about.
Yes. The sidelined character – karnan
Directed by Anwar Rasheed
Director Anwar Rasheed’s second venture ‘Trance’ is a movie carrying various feelings that leaves us in confused state of mind- the literal meaning of the movie’s title.
Starring Fahadh Faaail, Nazriya Nazim, Goutham Vasudev Menon in key roles, his movie is a brilliant attempt to expose the religious mania of men turning into ‘Gods’.
Viju Prasad (Fahadh) is a struggling motivational trainer who battles his inner demons after a traumatic childhood; is recruited by Solomon Davis (Goutham Vasudev Menon) and his partner to market a new powerful drug- ”Religion” after watching his previous work.
Directed by Dileesh Pothan
Starring Fahadh Faasal, Unnimaya Prasad and Baburaj in important roles Joji is a fantastic psych thriller that is sure to amaze you.
Fahadh Faasal ( Joji ) is an engineering dropout who tries to make his fortune using his strict father’s ill health. One by one he strikes down his hurdles until he gets caught by his brother (Baburaj)
What happens next ? Well, watch the movie to find out!
Streaming on Amazon Prime
An anthology movie consisting of 5 stories directed by 5 very prominent directors of Tamil Cinema. Given the constraints in making them, we must say they have all done a pretty amaazing job!
All the stories have the theme of the ongoing Covid crisis and it’s implications making it all the more relatable.
“Illamai Idho” – Directed by Sudha Kongra was a feel good film but failed to catch the point. We felt it was a bit too draggy however the actors had done a commendable job, special kudos to Jayaram.
Author: Ishan Kamdar
When you read the word “sport” which is the one that comes to your mind first ?
If it is Cricket then yay! You are just like the 2 million other Indians who are hardcore cricket fans!
Now, what is the major reason behind your love for cricket? If it is listening to the fast-paced commentary during the match, then this book is just for YOU!
Author: Stanley Moss
‘Arborea’ is a romantic thriller that takes place at a resort by the same name in the Californian redwoods.
Jimmy Gupta and Priya are hoteliers who run a very fancy and luxurious resort (Arborea) which is simply a paradise for nature lovers who want to get completely cut out from the busy hustling world.
Neal Deparco is a Silicon Valley billionaire who comes to Arborea with his newly wed wife Selena for a weekend getaway. He has his business plans to discuss and hence invites some very influential people there to discuss, much to the dismay of his wife.
Author ~ Rashmi Bansal
Have you heard of startups like Naukri.com, makemytrip.com and Subhiksha ? Have you ever wondered how these startups would have been ‘started up’ ?
Titled from Steve Jobs’ famous quote ‘Stay Hungry Stay Foolish’, this book is a wonderful compilation of the many startups from the 90’s and 2000’s, the people behind them and how they got the motivation to start them.
There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island – Walt Disney
Books are an escape to the fictional world they say, but for us that too in difficult times like these where there is uncertainty in every corner of the world, books have truly been one of the major routes to find comfort.📚
Thankyou books! It is because of you that we have been calling ourselves proudly as bookworms, bookgeeks and what not❤
Also, this is a long due post of a BookStack of our favourite colour! What other colour could I think of other than black 🖤
Dune Book Review – This is a collaboration between Frames and Pages and Shri Vignesh.
Author: Frank Herbert
I’ve never heard of this Novel before until I came across the trailer of its movie version that’s bound to release soon. I was so excited after watching the trailer and the comments that I started reading the book as soon as I found out that it was based on a novel.
Dune is a science-fiction novel set in the distant future amidst a feudal interplanetary society. It revolves around the drug/crop called Melange, also called the Spice which is known for bringing geriatric qualities and improving prescience. It is being extracted from the Planet called Arrakis, which is a highly profitable venture, although the vast lands of Arrakis majorly covered by Desert and the living conditions are harsh with highly restricted sources of water, that too only using some modern technology to extract it.
Author: Ashlee Vance
Well, I have finally managed to finish this book and I like to consider this a big feat because
1)It was just like reading a textbook :p
2)Our first attempt in reading (and completing) a Biography.
3)It was freaking Elon Musks’-the guy who is looking for ways to take up the human civilisation to a whole new level!
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