Colours of Kollywood- A Melanin Deficiency

24m
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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.

Cast

K. Hariharan
Self
Naresh Nil
Self
Mia Maelzer
Self
Kavitha Emmanuel
Self
Manishankar Narayanan
Self
Nila Varman
Self
Rohini Mani
Self
Rudresh Maniadiraj
Self
Hrushika
Self

Crew

Paro Salil
Director
Paro Salil
Writer
Gopikrishnan M.
Editor
AKSHAY PAROONON
Director of Photography
Paro Salil
Executive Producer
Subramaniya Bharathi S.
Sound Designer
Arun Raj H.
Digital Intermediate

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