MASTERCLASS BEYOND METHOD ACTING

A blank screen in a cinema theatre transforms every day, portraying tales of heart-wrenching star-crossed lovers, a goosebump-inducing haunted house, or comedy that leaves one aching all over. Many have written endlessly about the power and magic of cinema, and rightfully so. A movie-going experience is incomparable. In Tamil Nadu, theatres are never empty, single screens thrum with whistles, howls and kuthu moves, and the first-day-first-show tickets are coveted. And neighbourhoods in Vadapalani and Kodambakkam are landmarks, still carry dreams of aspiring actors.

- ARCHITA RAGHU

The Tamil cinema space harbours stories of the struggle to be the next Rajnikanth, Vadivelu, or Trisha. "Whether one is new to a camera or practicing during rehearsal, there is a feeling of anxiety. In the beginning, everyone struggles to deal with questions of doubt about the field. At some point, the more we act and as time passes, these doubts reduce," says actor Kaali Venkat. The Lubber Pandu-star is all set to host a masterclass for aspiring actors in the intimate IDAM - The Art & Cultural Space. In an attempt to mentor and unlock the full potential of aspiring actors, he aims to empower them to transcend boundaries and embrace their craft wholeheartedly.