South Indian Cinema's Reign and Bollywood's Reckoning

India's box office is currently a tale of two cinemas: one is setting records, the other is facing an identity crisis. While Thalapathy Vijay's "Jana Nayagan" marches toward the Rs 300 crore worldwide mark, voices from across the cultural spectrum are questioning the creative direction of mainstream Hindi film.

The Players

• Thalapathy Vijay: His latest film, "Jana Nayagan," has crossed the Rs 200 crore India gross mark in just 11 days, demonstrating massive fan power...