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About Dakshin

Proving its resilience to the world, the Indian Media & Entertainment (M&E) Industry is on the cusp of a strong growth phase backed by rising consumer demand across demographics and the impact of avenues like Films, Television, OTT, Radio, Animation, Music, Gaming, Digital Advertising and Print. The sector is estimated to touch INR 4 Trillion by 2025, at a rate much faster than the global average.

India has the 5th largest M&E Market in the world, is the largest consumer of mobile data and has the second largest TV market. Around 800 satellite TV channels, 6000 multi-system operators, 60,000 local cable operators, 40 OTT Platforms and many IPTV service providers supplement the M&E industry in enhancing its reach.

With a contribution of close to 30% of India’s Media & Entertainment revenue, the southern region has a rich legacy of leadership and pioneering entrepreneurship in the M&E sector spanning over decades. Around 50% of the films produced every year in India are from the South.

Driven by popularity of vernacular content, rapid digitization & connectivity, evolving ecosystem, global viewership and personalization, South India has paved the way and continues to play a significant role in the evolution of M&E industry

The objective of this summit is to bring together relevant stakeholders to celebrate achievements, share & learn from best practices and to network with peers for progression. Through keynote talks, panel discussions, knowledge sessions and exclusive plenary’s, this summit will lay the roadmap for the resurgence of the M&E sector.

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Special Guest

Thiru M K Stalin
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Mr Mani Ratnam
Film Director, Screenwriter & Producer
Mr S S Rajamouli
Film Director & Screenwriter
Dr Suchitra Ella
Chairperson, CII Southern Region & Co - Founder & Joint Managing Director, Bharat Biotech International Limited
Mr Jayam Ravi
Actor
Mr B Srinivasan
Managing Director, Vikatan Group Ltd
Mr Sivanthi Adityan Balasubramanian
Director, Malar Publications Limited
Mr Lakshmipathy Adimoolam
Director of Operations, Dinamalar
Ms Taapsee Pannu
Actress & Producer
Ms Rima Kallingal
Actress
Mr Sabu Cyril
Film Production Designer
Ms Thamarai
Lyricist and Poet
Ms Anu Haasan
Indian Actress and TV Anchor
Ms Sudha Sadhanand
President Editorial Affairs, India Ahead
Mr Senthil Nayagam
CEO, Oracles Movies
Mr Baradwaj Rangan
Editor, Film Companion (South)
Mr Sreedhar Pillai
Entertainment Industry Tracker, Columnist & Writer
Mr Srinivasa Mohan
Managing Director, Vikatan Group Ltd
Mr Gautam Jain
Partner, Ormax Media Pvt Ltd
Mr Shaamil Karim
Founder & CEO, Diginoor
Mr K K Senthil Kumar
Cinematographer
Mr R J Vigneshkanth
Indian Radio Personality
Mr Madan Gowri
YouTuber
Dr L Murugan
Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Information and Broadcasting Government of India
Dr A R Rahman
Mr Goutham Vasudev Menon
Ms Raadhika Sarathkumar
Mr Y Gee Mahendran
Dramatist, Actor & Singer
Mr Karthik Subbaraj
Film Director, Writer & Producer
Mr Lokesh Kanagaraj
Film Director
Mr Vetrimaran
Director, Film Producer & Writer
Mr Gaurav Banerjee
President & Head Content, Disney+Hotstar (Star Tv)
Ms Monika Shergill
Vice President - Content Netflix India
Mr Manish Menghani
Head - Content Licensing Amazon Prime Video India
Mr Sameer Nair
Chief Executive Officer, Applause Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Mr Pawan Kumar
Film Director, Actor, Producer & Screenwriter
Mr Preetham Daniel
VP - Theatre Development, IMAX – APAC, India, SE Asia, Australia & NZ
Mr Aashish Singh
CEO, Lyca Productions
Mr Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam
Film Director, Writer, Actor & Television Presenter
Mr Navaneeth L V
CEO, The Hindu
Mr Vijay Babu
Film Producer, Actor & Businessman
Mr Sanjay Wadhwa
Chairman PDL, Director, International Media Acquisition Corp & Owner AP International
Mr SR Prabhu
Partner, Dream Warrior Pictures
Mr Krishnan Kutty
EVP and Business Head, STAR India/ Disney for Tamil , Malayalam and Marathi ( TV+OTT)
Mr Siju Prabhakaran
Chief Cluster Officer, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
Mr Vishal Sawhney
CEO, Carnival Multiplexes
Mr Nikilesh Surya
Director - Operations Rohini Groups
Mr Rakesh Gowthaman
Proprietor, Vettri Theatres
Thiru M K Stalin
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Thiru M P Saminathan
Minister for Information & Publicity, Government of Tamil Nadu
Mr A Subhaskaran
Chairman,Lyca Group
Mr Mani Ratnam
Director, Screenwriter & Producer
Mr Shekhar Kapur
Actor & Director
Mr Allu Aravind
Film Producer
Mr Chiranjeevi
Recipient of Padma Bhushan, Producer & Actor
Mr V Vijayendra Prasad
Screenwriter & Director
Mr Dhanush
Lyricist, Producer, Singer, Director & Actor
Mr Vetri Maaran
Producer, Screenplay Writer & Director
Mr Karthi Sivakumar
Actor
Mr Rishab Shetty
Actor & Director
Ms Anupama Chopra
Author, Journalist, Film Critic & Director
Mr Anurag Kashyap
Actor & Director
Mr R Balki
Director & Screenwriter
Ms Manju Warrier
Actor, Producer, Classical Dancer & Playback Singer
Ms Kartiki Gonsalves
Oscar Award Winning, Documentary Filmmaker & Photographer
Mrs Amala Akkineni
Director at Annapurna College of Film and Media
Mr Pradeep Ranganathan
Actor & Director
Mr Basil Joseph
Actor & Director
Mr Sunir Khetrapal
Producer
Mr Sunil Narang
Producer
Mr Ajit Thakur
CEO, Aha Entertainment
Mr Mohan Raja
Screenwriter & Director
Mr Gautham Ramachandran
Director
Mr Vipin Das
Screenwriter & Director
Mr Vivek Ranjith
Subtitler & Screenwriter
Mr Aditya Kashyap
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Cinedubs
Mr Madhan Karky
Lyricist & Screenwriter
Mr Atul Phadnis
Founder & CEO, Vitrina AI
Ms Shegna & Ms Sherga
Managing Partners, SCube Films
Ms Ahaana Krishna
Actor, Model & Singer
Mr Anurag Singh Thakur
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India
Mr A Subhaskaran
Chairman,Lyca Group
Mr Mani Ratnam
Director, Screenwriter & Producer
Mr Shekhar Kapur
Actor & Director
Mr Allu Aravind
Film Producer
Mr Chiranjeevi
Recipient of Padma Bhushan, Producer & Actor
Mr V Vijayendra Prasad
Screenwriter & Director
Mr Dhanush
Lyricist, Producer, Singer, Director & Actor
Mr Vetri Maaran
Producer, Screenplay Writer & Director
Mr Karthi Sivakumar
Actor
Mr R Balki
Director & Screenwriter
Ms Anupama Chopra
Author, Journalist, Film Critic & Director
Ms Manju Warrier
Actor, Producer, Classical Dancer & Playback Singer
Mr Anurag Kashyap
Actor & Director
Mr Vignesh Sivan
Actor, Singer, Lyricist, Producer & Director
Mr Krishnan Kutty
EVP & Business Head STAR India
Mr Taran Adarsh
Film Critic & Trade Analyst
Ms Kartiki Gonsalves
Oscar Award Winning, Documentary Filmmaker & Photographer
Mr Basil Joseph
Actor & Director
Mr Sreedhar Pillai
Entertainment Industry Tracker, Columnist & Writer
Ms Ahaana Krishna
Actor, Model & Singer
Mr Vijay
Founder, HoneyFlicks Software
Mr Rave Shankar Thanikachalam
Partner, Head Business, DB Productions India
Mr Venkatakrishnan Alwar
Techno Creative Director & Founder, DB Productions
Mr Vishnu Sasi Shankar
Film Director

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AGENDA ( Tentative )

  • 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM Inaugural Session
    • 09:30 AM – 09:33 AM

      Ms Suhasini Maniratnam Member of the Steering Committee, Dakshin & Actress, Producer, Director & Writer

    • 09:33 AM – 09:35 AM Tamil Thai Vazhthu

      Ms Uthara Unnikrishnan

    • 09:35 AM – 09:40 AM Opening Remarks

      Dr Suchitra Ella Chairperson, CII Southern Region & Co- Founder & Joint Managing Director, Bharat Biotech International Limited

    • 09:40 AM – 09:43 AM Theme Address

      Mr T G Thyagarajan Chairman, Dakshin & Managing Partner, Sathya Jyothi Films

    • 09:43 AM – 09:48 AM Special Address

      Mr Jayam Ravi Actor

    • 09:48 AM – 09:53 AM Special Address

      Mr Ramesh Aravind Actor, Director & Screenwriter

    • 09:53 AM – 09:58 AM Special Address

      Mr S Jayaram Actor

    • 09:58 AM - 10:03 AM Special Address

      Mr S S Rajamouli Film Director & Screenwriter

    • 10:03 AM – 10:08 AM Special Address

      Mr Mani Ratnam Film Director, Screenwriter & Producer

    • 10:08 AM - 10:10 AM Release of the CII Southern Region Report: Regional the New National
      Way Forward for the South Indian Media & Entertainment Industry
    • 10:10 AM - 10:25 AM Inaugural Address

      Thiru M K Stalin Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

    • 10:25 AM - 10:28 AM Vote of Thanks

      Ms Suhasini Maniratnam Member of the Steering Committee, Dakshin & Actress, Producer, Director & Writer

    • 10:28 AM - 10:30 AM National Anthem
    • On Stage :

      1. Mr B Sukumar Film Director, Producer & Screenwriter

      2. President South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce

      3. Mr NMP Jeyesh Regional Director, CII Southern Region

  • 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM Networking Break
  • 10:50 AM – 12:10 AM South Indian Cinema - Setting an example for PAN-India Films
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 10:50 AM – 10:55 AM Opening Remarks & Context Setting

      Ms Anu Hasan Actress & TV Anchor

    • 10:55 AM – 11:55 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr Mani Ratnam Film Director, Screenwriter & Producer

      Mr S S Rajamouli Film Director, Screenwriter

      Mr B Sukumar Film Director, Producer & Screenwriter

    • 11:55 PM – 12:05 PM Interaction
    • 12:05 PM – 12:10 PM Discussion Wrap-up

      Ms Anu Hasan Actress & TV Anchor

  • 12:15 PM – 01:30 PM The Future of Media & Entertainment through AVGC
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 12:15 PM – 12:20 PM Opening Remarks by Moderator

      Ms Sudha Sadhanand President, (Editorial Affairs) India Ahead

    • 12:20 PM – 12:35 PM Presentation

      Mr Biren Ghose Vice Chairman - CII National Media & Entertainment Committee; Chairman, CII National AVGC Committee & Country Head, Technicolor India

    • 12:35 PM – 01:15 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr K K Senthil Kumar Cinematographer

      Mr Sabu Cyril Film Production Designer

      Mr V Srinivas Mohan Visual Effects Designer

      Mr Biren Ghose Country Head (India), Technicolor

    • 01:15 PM – 01:25 PM Interaction
    • 01:25 PM – 01:30 PM Discussion Wrap-up

      Ms Sudha Sadhanand President, (Editorial Affairs) India Ahead

  • 01:30 PM – 02:15 PM Networking Lunch
  • 02:15 PM – 03:15 PM Driving Inclusion and Gender Diversity in the M&E Industry
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 02:15 PM – 02:20 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting

      Ms Sudha Sadhanand President, (Editorial Affairs) India Ahead

    • 02:20 PM – 03:00 PM Panel Discussion with

      Ms Thamarai Lyricist and Poet

      Ms Taapsee Pannu Actress

      Ms Rima Kallingal Actress

    • 03:00 PM – 03:10 PM Interaction
    • 03:10 PM – 03:15 PM Discussion Wrap-up

      Ms Sudha Sadhanand President, (Editorial Affairs) India Ahead

  • 03:15 PM – 04:15 PM The Role of Social Media and its impact on the industry
    ( Panel Discussion )
    • 03:15 PM – 03:20 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting

      Mr Baradwaj Rangan Film Critic, Writer & Editor-in-Chief, Galatta Plus

    • 03:20 PM – 04:00 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr R J Vigneshkanth YouTuber

      Mr Madan Gowri Digital Content Creator & Founder, Kokru

      Mr Sreedhar Pillai

      Entertainment Industry Tracker Analyst & Writer

    • 04:00 PM – 04:10 PM Interaction
    • 04:10 PM – 04:15 PM Discussion Wrap-up

      Mr Baradwaj Rangan Film Critic, Writer & Editor-in-Chief, Galatta Plus

  • 04:15 PM – 04:40 PM Networking Break
  • 04:40 PM – 05:40 PM Print Media – Reinventing for the 21st Century
    ( Panel Discussion )
    • 04:40 PM – 04:45 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting

      Ms Latha Srinivasan Senior Journalist

    • 04:45 PM – 05:25 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr Lakshmipathy Adimoolam Director - Operations Dinamalar

      Mr B Srinivasan Managing Director, Vikatan Group Ltd

      Mr Sivanthi Balasubramanian Adityan Director, Daily Thanthi Group

    • 05:25 PM – 05:35 PM Interaction
    • 05:35 PM – 05:40 PM Discussion Wrap-up

      Dr G Dhananjayan Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Founder & Dean, BOFTA Film Institute

  • 05:40 PM – 06:40 PM Showcasing Innovations & Start-up’s
    • 05:30 PM – 05:45 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting

      Dr G Dhananjayan Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Founder & Dean, BOFTA Film Institute

    • 05:45 PM – 06:25 PM Presentation by

      Mr Sunny Pokala Co-Founder Hoote Audio Social Media

      Mr Senthil Nayagam Chief Executive Officer, OracleMovies

      Mr Gautam Jain Partner, Ormax Media Pvt Ltd

      Mr Shaamil Karim Founder & CEO, Diginoor

      Mr Anubha Sinha Founder, Rays 3D

    • 06:25 PM – 06:35 PM Interaction
    • 06:35 PM – 06:40 PM Discussion Wrap-up

      Dr G Dhananjayan Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Founder & Dean, BOFTA Film Institute

  • 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Making a successful small budget film
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 10:00 AM – 10:05 AM Opening Remarks & Context Setting

      Dr G Dhananjayan Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Founder & Dean, BOFTA Film Institute

    • 10:05 AM – 11:00 AM Panel Discussion with

      Mr Vijay Babu Producer & Actor

      Mr Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam Director, Writer & Actor

      Mr Pavan Kumar Director, Actor, Producer & Screenwriter

    • 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM Interaction
    • 11:10 AM – 11:15 AM Discussion Wrap-up

      Dr G Dhananjayan Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Founder & Dean, BOFTA Film Institute

  • 11:15 AM – 11:35 AM Networking Break
  • 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM Contemporary Challenges faced by Television: Opportunities Ahead
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 11:35 AM – 11:40 AM Opening Remarks & Context Setting

      Mr Navaneeth L V Chief Executive Officer, THG Publishing Pvt Ltd

    • 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr Krishnan Kutty EVP and Business Head, STAR India/ Disney for Tamil, Malayalam and Marathi (TV+OTT)

      Mr Y Gee Mahendra Dramatist, Actor & Singer

      Ms Radhika Sarathkumar Actress, Entrepreneur and Producer

    • 12:20 PM – 12:30 PM Interaction
    • 12:20 PM – 12:35 PM Discussion Wrap-up

      Mr Navaneeth L V Chief Executive Officer, THG Publishing Pvt Ltd

  • 12:40 PM – 01:40 PM Creating Stories for Millennials
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 12:40 PM – 12:45 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting

      Mr Mohan Raman Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Actor and Writer

    • 12:45 PM – 01:30 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr Vetrimaran Director, Screenwriter & Producer

      Mr Karthik Subburaj Film Director, Writer & Producer

      Mr Lokesh Kanagaraj Film Director

    • 01:25 PM – 01:35 PM Interaction
    • 01:35 PM – 01:40 PM Discussion Wrap-up

      Mr Mohan Raman Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Actor and Writer

  • 01:40 PM – 02:30 PM Lunch
  • 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM The OTT revolution: Impact on Subjects, Budget, Talent & Opportunities
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 02:30 PM – 02:35 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting

      Mr Anup Chandrasekharan Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Media Maven

    • 02:35 PM – 03:45 PM Panel Discussion with

      Ms Monika Shergill Vice President - Content Netflix India

      Mr Manish Menghani Head - Content Licensing Amazon Prime Video India

      Mr Gaurav Banerjee Head - Content Disney+ Hotstar& HSM TV Network

      Mr Sameer Nair Chief Executive Officer, Applause Entertainment

      Mr Siju Prabhakaran Chief Cluster Officer, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited

    • 03:45 PM – 03:55 PM Interaction
    • 03:55 PM – 04:00 PM Discussion Wrap-up

      Mr Anup Chandrasekharan Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Media Maven

  • 03:45 PM – 05:00 PM How are Theatres retaining the edge – Post Pandemic Impact
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 03:45 PM – 03:55 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the Moderator

      Mr Preetham Daniel Vice President-Theatre Development, (APAC), IMAX

    • 03:55 PM – 04:45 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr Vishal Sawhney CEO, Carnival Multiplexes

      Mr Nikilesh Surya Director - Operations Rohini Groups

      Mr Rakesh Gowthaman Proprietor, Vettri Theatres

    • 04:45 PM – 04:55 PM Interaction
    • 04:55 PM – 05:00 PM Session Wrap-up

      Mr Preetham Daniel Vice President-Theatre Development, (APAC), IMAX

  • 05:00 PM – 05:20 PM Networking Break
  • 05:20 PM – 06:20 PM Content Monetization & Policy
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 05:15 PM – 05:20 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the Moderator

      Mr Aashish Singh Chief Executive Officer, Lyca Productions

    • 05:25 PM – 05:55 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr S R Prabhu Partner,Dream Warrior Pictures

      Mr Ramji Natarajan Member - Steering Committee, Dakshin, Chairman, Rribada Films / Travel Masters

      Mr Sanjay Wadhwa Chairman Phonographic Digital Ltd & Director, Int’l Media Acquisition Corp

    • 05:55 PM – 06:15 PM Interaction
    • 06:15 PM – 06:20 PM Session Wrap-up

      Mr Aashish Singh Chief Executive Officer, Lyca Productions

  • 06:30 PM – 07:20 PM Fireside Chat
    • 06:30 PM – 07:20 PM In Conversation with

      Mr Gautham Vasudev Menon Director, Screenwriter, Producer & Actor

      Mr Mani Ratnam Film Director, Screenwriter & Producer

  • 07:30 PM – 08:15 PM Valedictory Session
    • Emcee

      Ms Khushbu Sundar Member of the Steering Committee, Dakshin & Actress, Producer & Television Presenter

    • 07:30 PM – 07:40 PM Address

      Mr T G Thyagarajan Chairman, Dakshin & Managing Partner, Sathya Jyothi Films

    • 07:40 PM – 07:45 PM Video on AR Rahman
    • 07:45 PM – 07:50 PM Honouring the ‘The Icon’

      Dr A R Rahman Music Composer, Singer, Lyricist & Producer

    • 07:50 PM – 07:55 PM Acceptance Speech

      Dr A R Rahman Music Composer, Singer, Lyricist & Producer

    • 07:55 PM – 08:10 PM Keynote Address

      Dr L Murugan Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Information and Broadcasting Government of India

    • 07:45 PM – 07:50 PM Vote of Thanks

      Mr T G Thyagarajan Chairman, Dakshin & Managing Partner, Sathya Jyothi Films

  • Master of Ceremony
    • Ms Suhasini Maniratnam Co- Chairperson Taskforce on Media & Entertainment, CII Southern Region Member of Steering Committee Dakshin 2023, Promoter and Partner, Madras Talkies

  • 09:35 AM –11:20 AM Tamil Thai Vazhthu
    • 09:35 AM – 09:38 AM Welcome Remarks

      Mr Kamal Bali Chairman, CII Southern Region President and Managing Director Volvo Group India

    • 09:38 AM – 09:41 AM Content Setting

      Mr T G Thyagarajan Chairman, CII Dakshin & Managing Partner, Sathya Jyothi Films

    • 09:41 AM – 09:44 AM Special Address

      Mr Siddharth Roy Kapur Chairman, CII National Committee Founder & Managing Director Roy Kapur Films

    • 09:47 AM – 09:50 AM Special Address

      Mr Rishab Shetty Actor & Film Maker

    • Special Presence(no speaking)

      Ms Manju Warrier Actress & Producer

    • 09:50 AM – 09:53 AM Special Address

      Mr Karthi Sivakumar Actor

    • 09:53 AM – 09:56 AM Special Address

      Mr Allu Aravind Film Producer

    • 09:56 AM – 09:59 AM Special Address

      Mr Vetri Maaran Film Director, Producer & Writer

    • 09:59 AM – 10:02 AM Keynote

      Thiru M P Saminathan Minister of Information & Publicity Government of Tamil Nadu

    • 10:02 AM – 10:16 AM Film on The Evolution of South Indian Cinema – Screening of the films on Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada film industries over the years
    • 10:16 AM – 10:24 AM Keynote address

      Mr Sivakumar Varadaraja Naidu Minister of Human Resources Board of Directors of Yayasan Perak Government of Malaysia

    • 10:24 AM – 10:35 AM State of Honour – Oscar Winners from South India

      Shri M.M. Keeravani for the film song “Nattu Nattu’ from RRR

      Ms. Kartiki Gonsalves for the Documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’

    • 10:35 AM – 10:40 AM Release of Annual Report on South Media & Entertainment Industry by all dignitaries on the dais
    • 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM Inaugural Address

      Thiru M K Stalin Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

    • 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM Vote of Thanks

      Mr Shankar Vanavarayar Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu State Council Executive Director, ABT Industries

    • 11:05 AM – 11:08 AM National Anthem
    • 11:08 AM – 11:20 AM Networking Break
  • 11:20 AM – 12:30 PM South Indian Cinema and its Global Influence
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 11:20 AM – 11:25 AM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Mrs Anupama Chopra Author, Journalist, Film Critic & FilmDirector

    • 11:25 AM – 12:15 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr Mani Ratnam Film Director, Screenwriter & Producer

      Mr Vetri Maaran Film Director, Producer & Writer

      Mr Basil Joseph Film Director

    • 12:20 PM – 12:25 PM Interactions
    • 12:25 PM – 12:30 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Mrs Anupama Chopra

  • 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM Young Talents Driving South Indian Cinema
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 12:30 PM – 12:35 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Dr.G. Dhananjayan Film Producer, Founder-Director of BOFTA Film Institute

    • 12:35 PM – 01:20 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr. Vignesh Shivan Film Director, Producer & Lyricist

      Ms. Sudha Kongara Film Director

      Mr. Jithu Madhavan Film Director of Malikappuram

    • 01:20 PM – 01:25 PM Interactions
    • 01:25 PM – 01:30 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Dr.G. Dhananjayan

  • 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM Networking Lunch
  • 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM Taking Cinema Beyond Borders Using Technology
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 02:30 PM – 02:35 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Mr Sanjay Wadhwa Member- Steering Committee Dakshin Managing Partner, AP International

    • 02:35 PM – 03:15 PM Panel Discussion with

      Ms Kartiki Gonsalves Documentary Filmmaker

      Mr Vivek Ranjith Sub titlist

      Mr Aditya Kashyap Film Director, Cinedubs

    • 03:15 PM – 03:25 PM Interactions
    • 03:25 PM – 03:30 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Mr Sanjay Wadhwa

  • 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM The Changing Dynamics in the Global Reach of Social Media
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 03:30 PM – 03:35 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Ms. Khushbu Sundar Member- Steering Committee Dakshin Partner, AVNI Cinemax

    • 03:35 PM – 04:15 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr. Sreedhar Pillai Entertainment Industry Tracker, Columnist & Writer

      Mr. Taran Adarsh Indian Film Critic & Trade Analyst

      Mr. Madan Gowri Popular YouTuber with 6.5 Million subscribers

      Ms. Ahaana Krishna Actor, Model & Singer

    • 04:15 PM – 04:25 PM Interactions
    • 04:25 PM – 04:30 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Ms. Khushbu Sundar

  • 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM Sourcing and Offering Contents Across the Globe
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 04:30 PM – 04:35 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Dr. G. Dhananjayan Member - Steering Committee Dakshin Film Producer & Founder Director of, BOFTA Film Institute

    • 04:35 PM – 05:15 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr. Sunir Khetrapal CEO, Azure Entertainment

      Mr. Mohan Raja Filmmaker & Screenwriter

      Mr. Atul Phadnis Founder & CEO, Vitrina AI

    • 05:15 PM – 05:25 PM Interactions
    • 05:25 PM – 05:30 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Dr.G. Dhananjayan

  • 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM Growing Woman Power in South Indian Cinema & The Future Ahead
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 05:30 PM – 05:35 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Ms. Latha Srinivasan Film Critic, Journalist

    • 05:35 PM – 06:15 PM Panel Discussion with

      Ms Amala Akkineni Actress

      Ms. Nadiya Moidu Actress

      Ms. Regina Cassandra or Andrea? Actress

    • 06:15 PM – 06:25 PM Interactions
    • 06:25 PM – 06:30 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Ms. Latha Srinivasan

  • 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM South Cinema – A Trend Setter for Global Cinema
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 06:30 PM – 06:35 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Ms. Suhasini Maniratnam Co-Chairperson & Member of Steering Committee Dakshin Promoter and Partner, Madras Talkies

    • 06:35 PM – 07:15 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr. R. Balki Director

      Mr. Shekhar Kapur Film maker & Actor

      Mr. Karan Johar Film Director & Producer

      Mr. Anurag Kashyap Film maker & Actor

    • 07:15 PM – 07:25 PM Interactions
    • 07:25 PM – 07:30 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Ms. Suhasini Maniratnam

  • 07:30 PM – On Wards Networking Dinner
  • 09:30 AM – 10:15 AM Future of Small Budget Films
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 09:35 AM – 09:35 AM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Mr. S.R. Prabhu Member- Steering Committee Dakshin Film Producer, Dream Warrior Pictures

    • 09:35 AM – 10:00 AM Panel Discussion with

      Ms. Shrega Film Director

      Mr. Vipin Das Film Director& Writer

      Mr. Gautham Ramachandran Film Director

    • 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM Interactions
    • 10:10 AM – 10:15 AM Discussion wrap–up

      Mr. S. R. Prabhu

  • 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM How Does India Watch TV in 2023?
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 10:15 AM – 10:20 AM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

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    • 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM Panel Discussion with

      Mr. Amit Arora

      Mr. Alok Jain

    • 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM Interactions
    • 11:10 AM – 11:15 AM Discussion wrap–up

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  • 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Networking Break
  • 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM Are Theatrical Audience Limited to Big/Experience based Films?
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 11:30 AM – 11:35 AM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Mr Mohan Raman Member – Steering Committee Dakshin Actor & Writer

    • 11:35 AM – 12:05 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr.G. Suresh Kumar

      Revathy Kalamandir

      Mr Sunil Narang Film Director Global Cinemas Private Limited

      Mr. Nikilesh Surya Director, Rohini Silver Screen

    • 12:05 PM – 12:15 PM Interactions
    • 12:15 PM – 12:20 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Mr Mohan Raman

  • 12:20 PM – 02:15 PM Show casing New Technological Advancements in Media & Entertainment
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 12:20 PM – 12:25 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Mr Senthil Kumar Member – Steering Committee Dakshin Co-Founder, Qube Cinemas

    • 12:35 PM – 01:00 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr Madhan Karky Lyricist, Screenwriter & Entrepreneur

      Mr Vijay Founder, HoneyFlicksSoftware

      Mr Rave Shankar Thanikachalam Film Director

      Mr Venkatakrishnan Alwar Founder/ VFX Supervisor of Oysterr Digital India Private Limited

    • 01:00 PM – 01:10 PM Interactions
    • 01:10 PM – 01:15 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Mr Senthil Kumar

  • 01:15 PM – 02:15 PM Networking Lunch
  • 02:15 PM – 03:30 PM The Big Opportunity in OTT: For Films & Originals
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 02:15 PM – 02:20 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Mr Anup Chandrasekhar Member- Steering Committee Dakshin COO, IN 10 Media

    • 02:20 PM – 03:15 PM Panel Discussion with

      Ms Aparna Purohit Head – Amazon India

      Mr Nikhil Madhav

      Mr Ajit Thakur CEO, Aha Entertainment

    • 03:15 PM – 03:25 PM Interactions
    • 03:25 PM – 03:30 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Mr Anup Chandrasekhar

    • 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM What Countries Offer?

      ....

  • 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM Fireside Chat: Challenges in Creating Stories for the Fast-Changing World
    (Panel Discussion)
    • 04:30 PM – 04:35 PM Opening Remarks & Context Setting by the session Moderator

      Dr. G. Dhananjayan Member - Steering Committee Dakshin Film Producer & Founder-Director, BOFTA Film Institute

    • 04:35 PM – 05:15 PM Panel Discussion with

      Mr. Vijayendra Prasad Film Director & Screenwriter

      Mr. Raj & Mr Krishna D K Director Duos, Writers & Producers

      Mr. Prasoon Joshi or Mr.Anjum Rajabali or Mr.Sriram Raghavan

    • 05:15 PM – 05:25 PM Interactions
    • 05:25 PM – 05:30 PM Discussion wrap–up

      Dr. G. Dhananjayan

  • 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM Valedictory Session
    • 05:30 PM – 05:35 PM Welcome Address

      Mr T G Thyagarajan Chairman, CII Dakshin & Managing Partner, Sathya Jyothi Films

    • 05:35 PM – 05:40 PM Honouring The Icon

      Mr Chiranjeevi Actor, Film Producer

    • 05:40 PM – 05:45 PM Acceptance Speech

      Mr Chiranjeevi Actor, Film Producer

    • 05:45 PM – 05:50 PM Honouring The Youth Icon

      Mr Dhanush Actor, Producer, Film Director, Lyricist & Playback Singer

    • 05:50 PM – 05:55 PM Acceptance Speech

      Mr Dhanush

    • 05:55 PM – 06:05 PM Keynote Address

      Mr Anurag Singh Thakur Hon’ble Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports

    • 06:05 PM – 06:10 PM Vote of Thanks

      Ms Suhasini Maniratnam Member of the Steering Committee, Dakshin & Promoter and Partner, Madras Talkies

Partners

Eco System Partners

Meet Our

STEERING COMMITTEE

Mr T G Thyagarajan
Chairman, CII Dakshim Media & Entertainment Summit and Managing Partner Sathya Jyothi Films
Mrs Suhasini Maniratnam
Actress and Partner Madras Talkies
Ms Khushbu Sundar
Actress & Partner, Avni Cinemax
Ms Sujatha Vijayakumar
President, Society of Television Producers of Southern India
Mr G Dhananjayan
Indian Film Producer & Founder - Dean BOFTA Film Institute
Mr Ramesh Arvind
Actor, Director, Screenwriter, and Television Presenter
Ms Lissy Lakshmi
Owner, Le Magic Lantern Preview Theatre and Lissy Lakshmi Studios
Mr Krishnan Kutty
EVP and Business Head, STAR India/ Disney for Tamil , Malayalam and Marathi ( TV+OTT)
Mr Anup Chandrasekharan
Former - Business Head Colors Tamil
Mr Prashanth Thiagarajan
Actor Producer & Director
Mr G P Vijay Kumar
Managing Director, Seven Arts International Ltd
Mr Ramji Natarajan
Chairman, Travel Masters India Corporation
Mr Mukesh Mehta
Proprietor, E4Entertainment
Mr Mohan Raman
Indian actor and writer
Mr Sunny Pokala
Chairman & CEO, The Amtex Group
Mr Sanjay Wadhwa
Managing Partner AP International Group
Mr S R Prabhu
Producer Dream Warrior Pictures
Mr Senthil Kumar V
Co-Founder Qube Cinema Technologies Pvt Ltd
Mr Kandaswamy Bharathan
Joint Managing Director Kavithalayaa Productions
Mr T Siva
Producer Amma Creations
Mr Girish KJ
Managing Director KOLOT Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Ms Bina Paul
Film Editor
Mr Manobala
Film Director Producer & Actor

About CII

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes.

CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization, with around 9000 members from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 300,000 enterprises from 286 national and regional sectoral industry bodies.

For more than 125 years, CII has been engaged in shaping India's development journey and works proactively on transforming Indian Industry's engagement in national development. CII charts change by working closely with Government on policy issues, interfacing with thought leaders, and enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and business opportunities for industry through a range of specialized services and strategic global linkages. It also provides a platform for consensus-building and networking on key issues.

Extending its agenda beyond business, CII assists industry to identify and execute corporate citizenship programmes. Partnerships with civil society organizations carry forward corporate initiatives for integrated and inclusive development across diverse domains including affirmative action, livelihoods, diversity management, skill development, empowerment of women, and sustainable development, to name a few.

As India completes 75 years of Independence in 2022, it must position itself for global leadership with a long-term vision for India@100 in 2047. The role played by Indian industry will be central to the country's progress and success as a nation. CII, with the Theme for 2022-23 as Beyond India@75: Competitiveness, Growth, Sustainability, Internationalisation has prioritized 7 action points under these 4 sub-themes that will catalyze the journey of the country towards the vision of India@100.

With 62 offices, including 10 Centres of Excellence, in India, and 8 overseas offices in Australia, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE, UK, and USA, as well as institutional partnerships with 350 counterpart organizations in 133 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community.