S.S. Vasan

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70 years of Chandralekha: Rare photos and facts from SS Vasan’s south spectacle

The timeless film, first released in Tamil on 9 April 1948, was the most expensive Indian film of its time.

Apr 09 2018 — Sonal Pandya

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Revisiting Mr Sampat, the first film based on RK Narayan’s story

Thirteen years before Guide (1965), SS Vasan’s Mr. Sampat (1952) was the first instance of acclaimed novelist RK Narayan’s work adapted for the big screen. On his 16th death anniversary (he died 13 May 2001), we take a look at this long-forgotten feature film.

May 13 2017 — Sonal Pandya