Panneer Selvam

Blood and Black (2024) drops you right into the underbelly of a city where trust is rare and betrayal is pretty much guaranteed. Panneer Selvam’s vision here? Gritty, unfiltered chaos. The story spins around a cop named Arjun who’s got more baggage than a lost-and-found at the airport. He’s haunted by stuff from his past, but he’s still the kind of guy who’ll run headfirst into trouble—no questions asked. There’s this brutal murder that shakes up the city. Not your average whodunit, either. Everyone’s pointing fingers, but honestly, nobody’s clean. Politicians, gangsters, even the folks who pretend to be upstanding citizens—all tangled up in a mess that just gets bloodier the deeper Arjun digs. The city itself almost feels like a character, with rain-soaked nights and neon lights reflecting off puddles, hiding secrets in every shadow. The pace doesn’t let up. Every time you think Arjun’s getting close to the truth, another layer peels back and it’s uglier than before. People get desperate, alliances shift, and you start wondering if justice even matters here or if survival’s the only thing anyone cares about. Visually, it’s got that raw, noir vibe—think sharp contrasts, cigarette smoke curling up in dingy bars, and a soundtrack that keeps your heart rate up. Blood and Black isn’t just a crime thriller—it’s about how darkness creeps in, and what it costs to fight your way out.