Not the Main Character

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when stories set in Tamil communities rarely center Tamil women?In this episode, we unpack how Tamil women are portrayed in Indian media—from being sidelined into supporting roles to having their pain used as a turning point for a male character's journey. We talk about beauty standards, representation, and why it's so rare to see women who actually look like us leading the story.We talk about what it means to grow up searching for yourself on screen and what changes could occur if Tamil women finally get to be the main character in their own stories.