“It’s Like Wrangling Cats, Isn’t It?”: Ed Lachman, Greig Fraser, Alice Brooks and THR’s Cinematographer Roundtable

Multiple cinematographers are potential nominees for the Oscars this year, having collaborated once more with directors from their past work. Some have filmed blockbusters that exceeded $100 million, while others worked on projects with more modest budgets. Regardless of their circumstances, six of the top cinematographers of the year participated in a Zoom discussion hosted by THR for their annual Cinematographer Roundtable in October. They shared insights about their career journeys, their views on visual effects, and the difficulties they encountered during their projects this year.

Chhaava EXCLUSIVE: Rashmika Mandanna recalls she couldn’t believe being offered the role of Maharashtrian queen; ‘I am from South, how can you…’

Rashmika Mandanna, basking in the triumph of Pushpa 2, is set to appear alongside Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava. Just recently, she reminisced about when she received the offer for this film – she was captivated by the script and promptly agreed. Yet, it left her astonished as to why the director opted for a South Indian actress like herself to portray the character of a Maharashtrian queen.