Pa Ranjith - Rajinikanth Kaala in 25 iconic films list by British Film Institute

A honour for Kollywood and Indian cinema. Sight and Sound Magazine in the Summer Special has listed 25 films of the 21st century and only one Indian film is featured is a Tamil film -Kaala starring Rajinikanth and directed by Pa Ranjith. The magazine run by British Film Institute and the website is considered a rare honour for a filmmaker. Josh Olson screenplay writer of all time iconic film History of Violence tweeted - If I'm insufferable for the next day or so, blame @SightSoundmag One movie from each year of the 21st century, and they go with this baby. A truly incredible honor. I'm so proud of the way the movie's stood the test of time.

How they arrived at the 25 films of the century – From our vantage point in 2024, we sit one quarter of the way through the 21st century. To acknowledge this milestone, we have enlisted the help of 25 of our finest critics, asking each to nominate a film that is significant within our cinematic era – the kind of film that could be put into a time capsule for the cinephiles of the 22nd century and beyond to marvel at, a movie that is both representative of and a high watermark of the years 2000 to 2024. Listed in chronological order, these 25 entries – one from each year – form a fascinating snapshot of our times. With no aspirations to comprehensiveness, this is a subjective, esoteric, perhaps even provocative, collection of films. From the UK to Brazil to China to Lesotho, from independent breakthroughs to Hollywood hits to the utterly uncategorisable, our cover feature celebrates the films of the century so far. Covering the Cannes Fest, an interview with Payal Kapadia Grand Prix winner is published. BFI buys Payal Kapadia film for UK and Ireland theatrical. The BFI announcement - BFI Distribution is excited to announce the acquisition, from sales agent Luxbox, of the beautiful Indian film All We Imagine as Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, for UK and Ireland theatrical release. The film has received huge critical acclaim after its screening in Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival and won the festival’s Grand Prix. With a cast and crew that is 99% Indian, and featuring Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam and Hridhu Haroon in the lead roles, All We Imagine As Light is the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three decades. Director Payal Kapadia also makes history as the first female Indian filmmaker ever to have a film in this prestigious section of the festival.