Why Are Women in Kollywood Denied Complex Negative Roles?
Kollywood rarely explores negative roles for women, unlike Bollywood, where actresses get layered characters. Veteran actresses like Vadivukkarasi and Ramya Krishnan gained recognition for portraying negative roles, but Kollywood filmmakers now stick to formulaic characters. Actresses express their desire for substantial antagonist roles, similar to those in television serials, to showcase their versatility.
Kollywood rarely explores negative roles for women, unlike Bollywood, where actresses get layered characters. Veteran actresses like Vadivukkarasi and Ramya Krishnan gained recognition for portraying negative roles, but Kollywood filmmakers now stick to formulaic characters. Actresses express their desire for substantial antagonist roles, similar to those in television serials, to showcase their versatility.
