"செய்யும் தொழிலே தெய்வம்" - சாய் விஜேந்திரனின் சிறுகதை

 மாலை நேரம். சென்னை மாநகரத்தின் பல அலுவலகங்களில் தன்னுடைய வேலைகளை முடித்துவிட்டு வீடு திரும்ப தயாராகும் ஊழியர்கள். ஆனால் ஒரு சிமெண்ட் கம்பெனியில் "சீப் அக்கவுண்டண்டாக" வேலைபார்க்கும் சேதுவிற்கு மட்டும் இப்பொழுது தான் நாள் தொடங்கியது போல் வேலை பளு. 

முப்பத்தி ஐந்து வயது சேது. மாநிறம். ஒல்லியான தேகம். தீர்க்கமான கண்கள். எதையும் தாங்கும் இதயம் உள்ள உழைப்பாளி. நேர்மையின் சிகரம். அவரது மேஜையில் எழுதிய வாசகம் "செய்யும் தொழிலே தெய்வம்" போல் தான் அவருடைய வாழ்க்கையும்.

இன்னும் சில கோப்புகளுடன் ஆபீஸ் பாய் ஆறுமுகம் சேதுவின் அறைக்கு வருகிறான். 

"மேனேஜர் இத உங்க டேபிள்ள வைக்க சொன்னாரு சேதுநா..." என்றான்.

அதை பொருட்படுத்தாமல் தன்னுடைய வேலையை செய்துகொண்டு இருக்கிறார் சேது.

Two Forms of Untouchability in the Film Industry

“Untouchability is a sinful act,” said Periyar.
“Freedom of speech is a fundamental right,” said Babasaheb Ambedkar.
But today, the one field where you find neither of these is the film industry.

1. The Untouchability of Fans 
This is the most visible form.

AI Films Will Face the Same Challenges as Animation

When the first animated films appeared, many believed they were just “moving drawings.” The complexity, craftsmanship, and storytelling behind them were underestimated. Only later did the industry recognize that animation required immense patience, collaboration, and artistry—eventually elevating animators, storyboard artists, and designers into highly respected, well-paid professionals.

Today, AI-generated films are standing at the same crossroads.

The Myth of the Prompt

Most filmmakers currently view AI cinema as a matter of “just typing a prompt.” They imagine it as a shortcut, where the machine delivers the story-world instantly. But just as a pencil alone doesn’t make an artist, a prompt alone doesn’t make a filmmaker.

The real challenge lies in translating imagination into cinematic expression. That requires narrative design, emotional arcs, and a deep understanding of visual storytelling—skills that AI cannot replicate on its own. As AI technology becomes cheaper, the value of human creativity in prompt engineering, structuring, and storytelling will skyrocket. The “manpower cost” of prompt creators will go sky high, echoing the rise of animators in the past.

Declaration of Independent Screenwriting Thought

Why Global Recognition Must Not Be a Western Approval Badge
By Sai Vijendhiran
Inventor of the Screenplay Auditing Process
www.saivijendhiran.com

"When the West writes a theory, it's called a revolution.
When India writes one, it’s asked for recognition."

For far too long, film writing theories and screenplay structures have been dominated by voices from the West. Names like Syd Field, Blake Snyder, Robert McKee, and Michael Hauge are not just authors — they have become gatekeepers. Their books are taught globally, their templates followed religiously, and their words taken as gospel.

But here’s the question:
Why must a theory be born in Los Angeles to be seen as legitimate in Chennai?
Why does recognition still flow in one direction?

Why Experienced Screenwriters Are Forced Failures in India

And Why It's Hurting Our Content Quality
Every other day, a new job posting pops up:
“Scriptwriters needed for TV/OTT – 1 to 3 years experience only.”
Sounds exciting, right?
Until you realize what it really means: a complete dismissal of experienced writers.

🚫 A System That Prefers Cheap Over Capable

Producers and studios increasingly hire freshers with 1–3 years of experience. But here’s the reality:

These “1–3 years” often include internships or ghostwriting stints.
Their dream is usually to direct, not write long-term.
They are handed the responsibility of writing full episodes and entire arcs.
Can we expect structured plots, emotionally resonant themes, and compelling characters from someone just beginning their learning journey?