In this episode, co-hosted by Adithiyan M (@curioseradithiyan) and Devi (@film.trance) is a conversation with the Arun Chandu (@arunchandu), the director of the latest sensational hit Malayalam Sci-Fi mockumentary film "Gaganachari" now running in theatres. They discuss about his journey into filmmaking, the making process of "Gaganachari", his love for Sci-fi, western pop culture, nostalgia for Offbeat Malayalam films, Thiyagarajan Kumararaja connect and his future endeavours. This is a two-hour long podcast and for the first time we tried video podcast. Check out the episode and let us know your feedback!
Timestamps:
0:00-01:03-Podcast Intro
01:05-02:44-Warmup
02:45-04:37-Childhood
04:38-09:35-Handling the spotlight
09:36-12:40-Journey into films
12:45-15:52-Unrealized "Broadcast" and inital films reception
15:53-23:27-Pitching "Gaganachari"
23:32-26:27-Minimal setting for "Gaganachari"
26:28-32:25-Pop culture references
32:27-40:42-Retro Tech and AI in films
40:45-45:52-Humor and Sci-Fi blend
45:55-50:29-Climate Fiction genre
50:30-54:15-Co-writing process
54:30-58:00-Offbeat nostalgia
58:05-1:04:40-Orwellian Satire and Censorship
1:04:50-1:11:20-Anarkali Marikar as "Aliyamma"
1:11:33-1:18:00-Female Superhero in "Gaganachari" universe?
1:18:05-1:20:40-The Cat Dichotomy
1:21:00-1:23:50-Thiyagarajan Kumarraja influence
1:24:04-1:30:55-"Vasthuhara" connect and homecoming
1:31:00-1:33:24-Film Festival Circuit
1:33:30-1:39:12-Sci-fi accessibility in India
1:36:38-1:40:00-Changing Aspect Ratios
1:41:00-1:51:27-Conclusion
1:51:27-1:52:24-Podcast Outro