Depiction of Science and Technology in Post-Millennial Tamil Cinema
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19450200 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mangudi Ramgopal Mahalakshmi (Mangudi Ramgopal Mahalakshmi (corresponding author), Department of Media Sciences, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, India., corresponding author), Lavanya Rajendran (Lavanya Rajendran, Department of Media Sciences, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 639-659 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Science Technology and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0971-7218 • E-ISSN: 0973-0796 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/09717218231161219 |
| OpenAlex | W4360964282 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 8 |
Technological advancement worldwide has impacted the cinema’s narratives, and Indian cinema is no exception to this. Science fiction is one of the fascinated genres of the Indian film industry. Incorporating science concepts in plots with the usual commercial elements provides a unique platform for the creators. This hybridisation by the creators instigates imagination among the audience. This paper explains the scientific concepts handled in the sci-fi genre of contemporary Tamil cinema (2010–2020). The study aims to track down how science concepts are dealt with in contemporary Tamil films. Films are classified into five categories based on the themes identified from the plots. A survey was conducted among the Tamil audience to know their opinion about Tamil sci-fi films
Aesthetics · Art · Depiction · Literature · Media studies · Movie theater · Narrative · Sociology · Tamil · Media Influence and Health · South Asian Cinema and Culture
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |