T. Rajender worries over Tamil cinema’s decline: ‘I have no envy toward ‘Lokah’ or ‘Kantara’, but…’

Veteran filmmaker T. Rajender voiced deep concern over Tamil cinema’s recent slump, contrasting it with the success of Malayalam and Kannada hits like ‘Lokah’ and ‘Kantara’. He believes the industry’s focus on massive budgets and ‘pan-Indian’ hype has overshadowed compelling storytelling rooted in Tamil culture, leading to a creative drought and audience disinterest despite numerous releases.