Ananya Devi

South Indian Cinema Critic

South Indian Cinema Critic. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Based in Chennai. Eight years writing for The Hindu, The News Minute, and Cinema Express.

8 yrs experience 📍 Chennai, India

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Beat

Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Malayalam cinema, Kannada films, KIFF (Kerala International Film Festival), Chennai International Film Festival, Tollywood

Expertise

Tamil cinema Mani Ratnam Anurag Kashyap Malayalam new wave Telugu blockbusters Lokesh Cinematic Universe Movies of Vijay Rajinikanth Kamal Haasan

Languages

Tamil (native) Malayalam (fluent) Telugu (fluent) English Hindi (conversational)

Credentials

🎓 Education

MA Film Studies, Madras University · BA Tamil Literature, Stella Maris College Chennai · Diploma in Film Appreciation, FTII Pune

📰 Previously

The Hindu MetroPlus (2020–2024) · The News Minute Cinema (2017–2020) · Cinema Express (2014–2017)

★ Awards & Memberships

Kerala State Film Awards critic juror (2023) · Tamil Nadu State Film Critics Association member · Asian Academy Creative Awards South India desk

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure

I am a Tamil Nadu State Film Critics Association member. I do not accept brand-sponsored coverage. Honorarium for film festival jury work is disclosed when relevant.

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About Ananya Devi

Who is Ananya Devi?: South Indian Cinema Critic. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Based in Chennai. Eight years writing for The Hindu, The News Minute, and Cinema Express.
What does Ananya Devi cover?: Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Malayalam cinema, Kannada films, KIFF (Kerala International Film Festival), Chennai International Film Festival, Tollywood
How can I contact Ananya Devi?: Email Ananya Devi directly at ananya@thedigitalwise.com or on X/Twitter at AnanyaOnCinema.
How is Ananya Devi qualified to review films?: Ananya Devi holds MA Film Studies, Madras University · BA Tamil Literature, Stella Maris College Chennai · Diploma in Film Appreciation, FTII Pune. Prior experience: The Hindu MetroPlus (2020–2024) · The News Minute Cinema (2017–2020) · Cinema Express (2014–2017).
Does Ananya Devi receive payment from studios or streamers?: No. Ananya Devi is on salary at TheDigitalWise and has no commercial relationship with studios, streamers, or talent. Every conflict-of-interest disclosure is published on this profile.
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