1960s
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The Prison That Never Was: Inside Leonid Gaidai’s Lost Sequel to ‘Kidnapping, Caucasian Style’
A rare archival photograph from the late 1960s captures a screen test for Leonid Gaidai’s unrealized sequel, which would have placed Coward, Fool, Pro, and Comrade Saakhov inside a highly satirical Soviet prison.
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Parasakthi Hits Screens: Sivakarthikeyan’s Period Political Drama Navigates Mixed Reviews Amidst High Expectations
Sudha Kongara’s ‘Parasakthi,’ starring Sivakarthikeyan, faces mixed reviews on its Pongal 2026 release. The 1960s political drama, depicting anti-Hindi protests, garnered praise for performances but drew criticism for pacing and script.