EP 165 LITERATURE, CINEMA & THE AUDIENCE FT: SIVA ANANTH
Mon Aug 11 2025
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:
The making of Thug Life.
Collaborating with two stalwarts — Mani Ratnam & Kamal Haasan.
Why choosing the right collaborators can make or break a film.
Filmmaking as a team sport — like cricket, like soccer!
South vs Hindi cinema — the strengths, the gaps.
The deep bond between literature, cinema, and the audience.
The rise of Marathi & Kannada cinema.
The essential qualities of a great director.
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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: The making of Thug Life. Collaborating with two stalwarts — Mani Ratnam & Kamal Haasan. Why choosing the right collaborators can make or break a film. Filmmaking as a team sport — like cricket, like soccer! South vs Hindi cinema — the strengths, the gaps. The deep bond between literature, cinema, and the audience. The rise of Marathi & Kannada cinema. The essential qualities of a great director. 🎧 Follow the.artists podcast for arts, culture, and cinema. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.