Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' Among 25 Films Of The Century Announced By British Film Institute’s Sight And Sound Magazine
Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' has earned a spot in this prestigious list.
Tamil cinema has just given a bonafide box office hit in the form of Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap's 'Maharaja'. In the latest entertainment news, Tamil cinema has found another reason to rejoice as Rajinikanth's film 'Kaala' has been listed among the Films of the Century by the British Film Institute (BFI). As a result, the Pa Ranjith directorial has earned a place in the list, alongside cinematic masterpieces such as 'Artificial Intelligence', 'Old Boy', and 'Divine Intervention'. The list was curated as a part of BFI’s Sight and Sound Summer Issue 2024.
“From our vantage point in 2024, we sit one quarter of the way through the 21st century. To acknowledge this milestone, Sight and Sound have enlisted the help of 25 critics, asking each to nominate a film that is significant within our cinematic era – the kind of film that could be put into a time capsule for the cinephiles of the 22nd century and beyond to marvel at, a movie that is both representative of and a high watermark of the years 2000 to 2024,” read the post on BFI about the list of 25 films.
For the unversed, 'Kaala' released in cinemas in 2018. The Tamil film explores the themes of social justice, power dynamics, and urban politics.
Rajinikanth plays the role of the titular character, a leader of the oppressed living in the slums of Mumbai's Dharavi.
The movie had turned out to be a huge money spinner for the makers. The film had also earned criticial acclaim.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajinikanth was last seen in his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth's 2024 film 'Lal Salaam'.
He will soon be seen in TJ Gnanavel’s 'Vettaiyan'. The film will also star Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati.
Rajinikanth will soon resume shooting for Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 'Coolie'.
