Women power in Kollywood

Gone are those days when women were considered only a glamdoll. Today they have an emerged a strong force who are involved in various crafts of film-making.

They have emerged successful producers, directors, music composers and cinematographers.

'€˜Kanda Naal Muthal'€™ V Priya has carved a niche for herself as a successful director and she has recently come out with a documentary Herova? Zerova? starring Suriya, Jyothika, Vijay, and Madhavan.

Fowzia Fathima is a respected cinematographer, who has cranked the camera for noteworthy films including '€˜Mitr: My Friend'€™.

Director Madhumitha, is upbeat about the release of her maiden directorial venture '€˜Vallamai Tharayo'€™.

The likes of Kushboo and Radhika are busy producers today, while Thamarai is a celebrated lyricist in the industry.