Kannammaa Writes

  Dhanam is a movie that reveals the bad and good side of society and law enforcement - courageously breaking caste perceptions and showing how astrology can and is manipulated for selfish interests. Dhanam is a s*x w*rker who is a do-gooder to the people in her neighborhood. While many men view her as an object for their lust, economically poor men in the neighborhood regard her as their sister, mother, and an angel who helps sate their hunger and protect their children. A college student falls in love with Dhanam and expresses interest to marry her after approaching her as a customer. Dhanam refuses him. When he takes her to meet his conservative Brahmin family, they disapprove his choice of a bride. The family's astrologer tells them that Dhanam is the lucky charm that would bring windfall to the family. So, the conservative Brahmin family keeps their caste pride and their norms aside and agrees to the marriage - not because they suddenly believe in equality - it was all for mon...

  A befitting tribute to Bharathiraja is by reminiscing his feminist film, Karuthamma. A Film That Refused to Look Away Some films entertain. Some films move us. A rare few force an entire society to confront its own reflection. In 1994, filmmaker Bharathiraja released Karuthamma , a film that dared to speak about one of the darkest realities hidden within rural India: female infanticide. At a time when the subject was rarely discussed openly, Bharathiraja brought it to the center of public consciousness, exposing a practice that many preferred to ignore. The film is not merely a story about the killing of baby girls. It is an examination of the social, economic, and cultural forces that make such violence possible. It asks uncomfortable questions about patriarchy, dowry, poverty, and collective complicity. More importantly, it asks a question that continues to resonate today: What kind of society destroys its daughters while worshipping motherhood? The Horror of Normalized Violenc...

Let’s be honest for a second... being Michael Jackson sounds like a dream, but when you look at the reality, it was more like a gilded cage. And I think we need to understand how much Michael struggled with things we take for granted, like basic social cues and "reading the room". Here is a breakdown of how Michael’s "squeaky clean" heart and his lack of a normal life created a "lose-lose" situation he could never really win. 1. He Never Had a "Normal" Manual Most of us learn what’s appropriate by just living a regular life, but Mike was famous since the 60s. He never had a childhood, never had solid "regular" relationships, and honestly, didn't have a chance to learn the social cues we use to navigate the world - his crippling social shyness and hypersensitive soul didn't help either. While we know how things "look" on the surface, Michael’s intentions were so pure to him that he didn’t realize the public wouldn...

Michael Jackson respected women. He didn’t treat women as conquests. And this is important to emphasize because Michael Jackson absolutely could have treated women like collectibles if he wanted to — especially in his 20s. Women of all races — white, Black, brown, beige — were obsessed with him.  He was beautiful, charming, soft-spoken yet electric. Men wanted to be him. Women wanted to touch him, date him, marry him. There has honestly never been another male celebrity with that level of universal desirability and hysteria. But Michael wasn’t chasing women like trophies. He was looking for love. Real love. A stable relationship with a woman he could trust and feel safe with emotionally — something he sadly never fully got. And despite the heartbreaks in his life, he didn’t become bitter. He didn’t start preaching that women are evil manipulators. He didn’t become entitled. He remained shy, awkward, romantic, and deeply respectful around women. Compare that to the podcast bros of t...