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The Impact of Costume Design in the Film Vaaranam Aayiram (2008): A Qualitative Content Analysis

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  • P, Yuvanjelin.
  • Alfazeena, Abdullah

    (Hindusthan College of Arts & Science)

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Costume design functions as a visual language that communicates character identity, social status, and emotional transformation in cinema. This study examines the role of costume design in shaping narrative meaning in the Tamil film Vaaranam Aayiram (2008), directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. Using a qualitative content analysis approach, the research analyzes key scenes to understand how costume colour, texture, and style contribute to characterization and audience perception. The study particularly focuses on the costumes designed by Nalini Sriram and how they visually represent the psychological and temporal progression of the protagonist across different stages of life. Findings suggest that costume design functions as a narrative device that reflects emotional states, sociocultural identity, and character development. This study contributes to the growing discourse on costume semiotics in Tamil cinema and highlights the importance of visual design elements in cinematic storytelling.

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  • P, Yuvanjelin. & Alfazeena, Abdullah, 2026. "The Impact of Costume Design in the Film Vaaranam Aayiram (2008): A Qualitative Content Analysis," MediArXiv 7qrbe_v1, Center for Open Science.
    • Handle: RePEc:osf:mediar:7qrbe_v1
    DOI: 10.33767/osf.io/7qrbe_v1
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