Mari Selvaraj x The Hindu Journalists | A deep conversation

Acclaimed Tamil film director Mari Selvaraj on Wednesday said reading literature helped him understand where to draw creative boundaries. Tamil and Russian literature had a deep influence on his visual storytelling through his movies. In a freewheeling conversation, moderated by B. Kolappan, Senior Deputy Editor, The Hindu, at the newspaper’s head office in Chennai, Mr. Selvaraj said he first read Chidambara Ragasiyam by Balachandran Sullikadu in Tamil and it left a deep impression. Dear Viewers, We’re excited to announce the launch of our new channel — The Hindu Originals. Here, our seasoned journalists break down politics, governance, culture, and world affairs, and take you to the ground to tell stories that define today’s India. Subscribe to our new channel here: 👉    / @thehinduoriginals   Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu