The Dalit Identity in Indian Cinema. In Conversation with Pa. Ranjith

Newsclick talks to Tamil filmmaker Pa. Rajnith, the director of Madras and Kaala, among other films, which have gained critical acclaim as well as commercial success.

 

Newsclick talks to Tamil filmmaker Pa. Rajnith, the director of Madras and Kaala, among other films, which have gained critical acclaim as well as commercial success. His films are notable for their exploration of caste discrimination. Ranjith talks about his identity as a dalit filmmaker and how caste has followed him everywhere.