Uncle Pai Turns In his Grave.

The author criticizes modern Indian period cinema for replacing diverse historical archetypes with a homogenized aesthetic of hyper-muscular, "feral" male characters who share a uniform gym-sculpted physique and unkempt hair. Furthermore, the piece laments the lack of regional authenticity in costumes—particularly regarding South Indian traditions—which are often reduced to a generic "pan-Indian" royal look instead of reflecting nuanced local histories.