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T’wood excels on realism
Updated Mar 11, 2021, 12:45 pm IST
Thought-provoking Telugu films trigger social consciousness
A still from the movie Color Poto which exposed the ill-treatment of dark-skinned people
It looks like the lines between real life and reel life in Telugu cinema are blurring, and hard-hitting stories are taking centre-stage. For many years, Telugu cinema was known for escapist movies, but new-gen directors are now serving realistic fare reflecting day-to-day problems and showcasing the achievements of ordinary people in mainstream cinema.
Recent blockbuster
Uppena talked about caste discrimination destroying young lovers and Color Poto exposed the ill-treatment of dark-skinned people through the protagonist played by Suhas. Earlier, Dorasani depicted the arrogance of feudal lords, while George Reddy was about caste discrimination in college. And blockbuster