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Why Are Today's Tamil Crime Thrillers Obsessed with the Past?

Filmmakers in Tamil Nadu and Kerala are setting crime thrillers in the past to bypass modern surveillance and create more engaging narratives. This 'time travelling' device allows for deeper character development and a wider canvas, connecting viewers emotionally to stories shrouded in nostalgic familiarity and novelty.

13 Feb 2026 12:05 am