A fantastic new episode of The Artists is here! 🎙️

This time, Suchita sits down with Siva Ananth — filmmaker and most recently producer on Thug Life, alongside legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan.

We dig into:

1. The making of Thug Life.

2. Collaborating with two stalwarts — Mani Ratnam & Kamal Haasan.

3. Why choosing the right collaborators can make or break a film.

4. Filmmaking as a team sport — like cricket, like soccer!

5. South vs Hindi cinema — the strengths, the gaps.

6. The deep bond between literature, cinema, and the audience.

7. The rise of Marathi & Kannada cinema.

8. The essential qualities of a great director.

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