Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency (2024)
Favouritism towards lighter skin tones is embedded in the Indian psyche and Tamil cinema is no exception. Through conversations with industry professionals, artistes, social activists and the common people, this documentary examines the history and practice of differential treatment based on skin colour, especially regarding actresses in Tamil cinema.
Director: Paro Salil
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K. Hariharan as Self |
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Naresh Nil as Self |
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Mia Maelzer as Self |
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Kavitha Emmanuel as Self |
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Manishankar Narayanan as Self |
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Nila Varman as Self |
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Rohini Mani as Self |
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Rudresh Maniadiraj as Self |
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Hrushika as Self |
| Directing | Paro Salil | Director |
| Writing | Paro Salil | Writer |
| Production | Paro Salil | Executive Producer |
| Camera | AKSHAY PAROONON | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Gopikrishnan M. | Editor |
| Sound | Subramaniya Bharathi S. | Sound Designer |
| Editing | Arun Raj H. | Digital Intermediate |