Documentary
Travelxp wins National Film Award for ‘Timeless Tamil Nadu’ at the 71st National Film Awards
MUMBAI : Travelxp has announced that its original travel documentary Timeless Tamil Nadu has been awarded Best Arts/Culture Film in the Non-Feature Films category at the prestigious 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023.
Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, Timeless Tamil Nadu is a powerful and poetic tribute to the cultural soul of India’s southernmost state. The film is narrated through the lens of celebrated travel host Alex Outhwaite, who finally fulfills her long-standing dream of visiting Tamil Nadu. The film captures the grandeur of ancient temples, the serenity of landscapes, and the warmth of people who speak a language she doesn’t understand — yet whose stories she deeply connects with.
“It’s a wonderful feeling to receive this honor,” said Kamakhya Narayan Singh, director of Timeless Tamil Nadu. “After 17 years of creating travel stories with Travelxp, this award feels incredibly special. With this documentary, we wanted to go beyond destinations, to explore the essence of Tamil Nadu’s culture and people. “
Nisha Chothani, Producer of Timeless Tamil Nadu, added: “Winning the National Award is incredibly humbling, and it reinforces our belief that travel storytelling, when done with authenticity and heart, can create lasting emotional connections. We would like to thank the Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and the esteemed jury members for this recognition, it means the world to our entire team.”
With this honour, Travelxp cements its reputation as a storyteller that doesn’t just show the world, but deeply feels it. Timeless Tamil Nadu is a celebration of a place that has stood the test of time, and a reminder of the enduring power of cultural narratives told with heart, sensitivity, and cinematic soul.
Timeless Tamil Nadu is available to stream globally on the Travelxp app and TV channel, reaching over 200 million homes across 119 countries in 25+ languages.
Documentary
Netflix and Warner Music ink landmark documentary deal
The streaming giant has just unlocked one of the richest vaults in music history. Its rivals should be worried
CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK: Netflix and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films drawn from the label’s storied artist roster, the companies announced on Friday — a move that hands the streaming platform access to one of the most formidable catalogues in music history.
Warner Music Group represents legends including David Bowie, Cher, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin and Joni Mitchell, alongside contemporary superstars such as Charli XCX, Coldplay and Bruno Mars. That is a staggering breadth of material for a platform hungry for prestige content and subscriber growth to match.
Under the agreement, Warner Music will work with Unigram, the production company aligned with the label, which will serve as the studio for its long-form projects. Each title will be developed in collaboration with the artists themselves or their estates, ensuring the kind of intimate access that turns a documentary into an event.
The deal reflects an intensifying race between music-rights owners and streaming platforms eager to turn deep catalogues into premium visual content. Music documentaries have become a vehicle for fan-driven, culturally resonant programming — a trend underscored by Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” film, which grossed over $260 million globally and reminded every platform chief just how lucrative the genre can be.
Netflix already boasts formidable credentials in music storytelling, with “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé” and “Quincy” among its highest-profile releases. The Warner deal sharpens that edge considerably. Rival platforms have not been idle: Disney+ has released “The Beach Boys”, while Max has drawn attention with “Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.” Apple Music, meanwhile, has pushed into original content through its Apple Music Live series, producing documentaries and livestreamed concerts featuring Harry Styles and Billie Eilish.
The battle for music’s visual soul, then, is well and truly on. Netflix has just made its boldest move yet.
