Facing systemic exploitation and discrimination, India's lowest castes have barely been acknowledged on the big screen. Now independent, mostly non-Hindi language filmmakers are challenging attitudes with powerful stories of injustice to give them a voice.

Victims to heroes: India's lower castes take cinematic centre stage

Support continues to pour in for actor Suriya, who has been engaged in a stand-off with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) over the issue of the film 'Jai Bhim' which some claim insults the Vanniyar community in Tamil Nadu.

Kollywood rallies behind Suriya, actor Sathyaraj seconds Bharathirajaa's stand

Actor Suriya’s film ‘Jai Bhim’ has received legal notice from Vanniyar Sangam, a body that represents the Vanniyar community, which is spread across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Legal Notice against 'Jai Bhim' movie for allegedly misrepresenting, maligning Vanniyar Community