0 Aren’t movies that revolve around reality a little more intense? From freezing blood to breaking one’s heart, the cinematic depiction of real-life events is often riveting. Some movies based on real-life incidents are portrayed with splashes of fictionalized scenes, either to intensify or to conceal certain things in order to protect the identity of the real people involved. If you’re looking for such intriguing movies, South India has produced some arresting movies inspired by real-life incidents to keep you up till the very end. Visaranai (2015) Visaranai directed by Vetrimaaran is the movie adaptation of the novel Lock Up by M. Chandrakumar. The movie highlights the merciless police brutality lashed down on a group of innocent immigrants ambling down a street of Andhra Pradesh. From beating up to dehumanizing, they were forced to confess the crime they didn’t commit. This thrilling Tamil movie will surely chill your blood. Aval (2017) Here comes a horrific Tamil movie brimming with paranormal attacks. Aval begins with happy moments of a Chinese mother and daughter back in 1934. In the present, a loving couple is shown leading a beaming life of love. Everything is fine until a family moves into the house next door where this Chinese mother and daughter lived years ago. If you’re up for a thrilling movie packed with paranormal occurrences, this one will definitely satisfy you. Manjummel Boys (2024) Are you a wanderlust? If yes, you must be familiar with Guna Caves, nestled in Kodaikanal town of Tamil Nadu. Manjummel Boys directed by Chidambaram S. Poduval is based on a harrowing real-life incident that happened back in 2009. When a group of friends were vacationing in Kodaikanal, one of them fell and was trapped in a crevice at Guna Caves. Ambajipeta Marriage Band (2024) Ambajipeta Marriage Band is a Telugu movie with an incredible blend of reality and fiction, shedding light on caste discrimination that sadly still exists. The movie is set in a village named Ambajipeta, nestled in the east Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, centering around twins, Malli and Padma. If you’re up for a movie that delves into the thrashing ocean of true love transcending the boundaries of caste and societal expectations, you should immediately watch this. Aadujeevitham (2024) Aadujeevitham is still blowing up the internet for its riveting, heartbreaking plot. The movie tells the tale of a migrant named Najeeb Mohammad who goes to Saudi Arabia with the hope of sending a good amount of money back to his beloved family. But what’s awaiting him is nothing other than a gut-wrenching nightmare, where he is trapped to lead a slave life like a goat, by herding goats in the middle of the scorching desert.

0 Looking for movies and series set in small towns with slices of comedy to crack up? Laapataa Ladies, the heartwarming tales of two newly married brides who get lost and swapped, highlights the issues lashed down on women by society. If this movie with its heart-wrenching and chuckling moments made your heart hungry for movies with small-town lives, here’s the list of movies to delve into. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) Toilet: Ek Prem Katha centers around the lack of toilets in rural villages. When the newly married Jaya discovers the lack of a toilet in the groom’s house, she decides to file for divorce, leaving Keshav with a strong urge to fight against open defecation and to ensure proper sanitation to win back his love. The movie not only supports the government’s campaign of promoting sanitation but also sheds light on ensuring basic needs as an important act of love. Pad Man (2018) Here comes another movie with Akshay Kumar. Pad Man is set in a rural village, where women struggle with period poverty and menstrual taboo. Laxmikant, the loving husband of Gayatri, gets upset to see his wife coping with an unhygienic rag during her period. Seeing this, Laxmikant is set to create an affordable pad for his wife and to tear away the age-old menstrual taboo to bring awareness. Panchayat (2020) Panchayat is a wonderfully woven series set in a fictionalized small town named Phulera, nestled in Uttar Pradesh, shedding light on the lack of proper job opportunities and the struggles of being trapped in a low-paying job. Abhishek, an engineering graduate from an urban area is left with the only option to join as a secretary of a panchayat office. His struggles amidst the harsh corners of reality, hurled away from his dream life, will surely make you thrilled to keep binge-watching. Ghar Waapsi (2022) Ghar Waapsi is a gripping series that centers around Shekhar, who has to return to the comfort of his homeland after being sacked from his job at Bangalore. Isn’t being jobless something shameful to admit? Yes, Shekhar decides to keep his unemployment to himself and to live within the pampered walls of familial love. But what will happen if he gets caught?

0  On May 24, 2024, Google honoured the accordion ( a musical instrument) with a unique and creative doodle as a tribute to its melodious journey that began in 1829. The instrument, affectionately called ‘the squeezebox,’ has touched the hearts of generations with its lively polkas and soulful tangos. Google delightfully presented the doodle as a beautiful musical display. The logo was transformed into distinctive accordion bellows, and the dancing figures appeared in traditional German attire and danced according to the tunes. The accordion’s mesmerising sound continues to captivate audiences in Parisian cafes and ignite dance floors at Brazilian festivals, showcasing its enduring legacy and universal appeal. Some Accordion Facts The accordion, a genuinely global instrument, has found its place in almost every musical culture worldwide. In Russia, it is a key instrument in balalaika (a Russian musical instrument) ensembles, adding a lively and energetic sound. In Colombia, it is the heart of Vallenato groups (a popular Colombian folk music genre), providing the rhythmic and melodic foundation. From the lively Russian balalaika ensembles to the soulful Colombian vallenato groups, the accordion’s universal appeal is proof of its enduring legacy.

0 From humanoid robots with exceptional skills to ChatGpt that mimics human capabilities, AI has revolutionarily set out to reign the world. But are technological developments dangerous? Will AI pose a threat to humanity? Here’s the list of movies that have depicted both AI and the downside of dangerous technological advancement. Westworld (1973) Westworld is a mind-blowing sci-fi movie directed by Michael Crichton, shedding light on the troubles that could befall if technology is losing control. The movie is set in a futuristic amusement park packed with androids to entertain adult vacationers, but soon some troublesome malfunction would inflate the androids with menacing power to kill humans one by one. Why not watch if you want to feel thrilled to the brim? A.I Artificial Intelligence (2001) Do you still remember Pinocchio? A.I. Artificial Intelligence is an achingly beautiful movie by Steven Spielberg that tells the story of a childlike robot who wishes to be a human. Aren’t we all living to be loved a little more? Just like us, David, the child robot, desperately yearns to be loved by his human mother after being abandoned in the middle of forest. This heart-wrenching movie depicts the value of love. Ex Machina (2014) Ex Machina is for the ones who cherry-pick thrillers. This psychological thriller by Alex Garland shows the dark side of Artificial intelligence. Ava, a beautiful woman robot crafted by Nathan, turns out to be far more deceptive and powerful than her creator. Go watch to know the extent to which AI can rain threats. Wall-E (2008) Wall-E is a spellbinding animated movie by Andrew Stanton, about the last lonely robot who is sent to deserted earth in the 29th century to tidy up the garbage. The animation will take you to the futuristic society where humans leave the earth due to the ecocide. The story becomes gripping when Wall-e spots EVE, who is sent on earth to investigate something alive. Her (2013) Wanna watch a movie where a human dates an AI? Her is uniquely beautiful science fiction that follows the devastated life of a man named Theodore after being abandoned by his wife. But soon Theodore’s world is luminated by the arrival of a fascinating system named Samantha. Gradually the friendly conversation deepens and sprouts into love. But will Samantha cause him troubles?

0 Aren’t the hair-raising presence of spooky creatures that make up horror movies? Well! These creatures are mostly inspired by mythologies and folklore. From Krampus to Paimon, here are some of the spine-chilling creatures from horror movies that will surely keep you up all night. Krampus Krampus, a horned beastly monster from European folklore, is a creature that punishes naughty children during Christmas time. In the movie, Krampus (2015), the monster is portrayed with an incredible blend of violence and fantasy. Krampus fumes out wrath when Max loses his Christmas spirit after the squabbling of family! If you’re up for a goofy horror movie with a splash of violence, this one’s for you. Leprechaun In Irish folklore, Leprechaun is a tiny fairy who wears a coat and cocked hat. He leads a solitary life by cobbling shoes, but wait, he has a hidden pot brimming with gold. But in the movie, leprechaun is portrayed as a blood-curdling creature that went on a rampage to take revenge and reclaim his gold. It highlights the theme of greed, that greed will eventually rain gruesome consequences. Dayan Dayan from Ek Thi Daayan, is inspired by Indian mythologies. Isn’t it interestingly scary to watch a witch who stores her magical power in head, but loses it when the braid is being cut? If you’re tired of usual Bollywood horror, this one is different with its gripping twist and different flavour. The Weeping Woman Here comes the wandering ghost in white dress, but shh! she’s busy mourning for the children she drowned to death. The Weeping Woman from The Curse Of La Llorona, is based on Mexican folklore where the spirit in white dress and veil, lives by preying on the children who roam around the water. Djinn Plethora of movies are inspired by this evil creature from Arabic mythology. People possessed by Djinn are portrayed as scary and harmful. From Under the Shadows to Dabbe: The Curse Of Djinn, Djinns are shown as angered creatures with a disturbing urge to harm and even kill the target individuals. Paimon This terrifying biblical creature will send shivers down your spine. The closest to the devil, the dearest of Lucifer, is the king paimon from mythology. In the unsettling movie, hereditary Paimon haunts the family by striking them with supernatural happenings.

0 Sick and tired of constantly watching live-action horror movies? If yes, why not watch some intriguingly spectacular spooky animation movies? Animated movies blanketed with spine-chilling air, have equally arresting effects to immerse you with both visuals and sound effects. From Coraline to Seoul Station, here’s the list of horror animation movies to watch. Coraline Are you someone who wonders about the possibility of parallel universes? If yes, Coraline, directed by Henry Selick, will definitely enthral you with its horrendously gripping plot. While exploring the secret door in the drawing room, Coraline gets trapped in another world with other parents. The movie centres around Coraline’s challenging journey back to the real world. ParaNorman Wanna watch a spooky animation woven with zombies, ghosts and a witch? ParaNorman directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell, is such a spine-chilling animation movie that tells the tale of an eccentric boy with an ability to communicate with the dead people. Norman must protect the town of Blithe Hollow from the centuries old curse of a witch. If you’re up for a hellaciously challenging movie, you should definitely give it a shot. Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island You must have heard about this popular bone-chilling animation movie! Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island is a must watch spooky movie that will take you to an island named Moonscar along with Scooby Doo and his gang. After being bored by encountering fake ghosts, the gang is set to find a real haunting one. With all zombies, angry alligators, shapeshifters, vengeful cats, the movie will definitely send chills down your spine! Seoul Station If you’re a fan of Train To Busan, you’ll not only find it familiar, but also appreciate it for its breathtakingly horrid animation. When a homeless man with a wound gets in the station, no one knows that he’s bitten by something dangerous. The trouble rains when he dies to be reborn as a ravenous zombie to spread the pandemic. Now, the three main characters have to figure a way out to survive the hopeless night.