Exploring the Spectrum: Australian Filmmaker Julian Karikalan Creates Solo Queer Film with Indian Roots

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The Tamil diaspora, which is dispersed globally, has made filmmaking a significant means of representation. As narratives are now conveyed across various languages and borders, often going unnoticed, Indian-born Australian filmmaker Julian Karikalan, after encountering numerous obstacles in conventional filmmaking, has started to leverage available resources and develop a novel approach to filmmaking from the foundation.

After making his debut feature titled Love and Love Only, which had music by legendary composer, Ilaiyaraaja, Julian Karikalan has made his sophomore film Let’s Go Below The Rainbow. The icing on the cake is how the film has been made as one-person crew.

Indian-origin Australian filmmaker Julian Karikalan’s Let’s Go Below The Rainbow

Julian Karikalan's second directorial venture, Let's Go Below The Rainbow, is distinguished by its one-man crew approach, as the filmmaker has taken on all facets of production, from scriptwriting to final editing. This romantic drama centers on two young women who, while challenging conventional religious perspectives, seek to cultivate their romantic relationship in defiance of societal norms. The film features a cast that includes Emma Monk, Phillyda Murphy, Rod Power, Komal Khubani, Rushi Dave, among others.

The film is available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Tubi, Fawesome in selected countries. It is to be noted that the film grossed five times its production cost through video on demand and crossed over 60 million minutes of watch time.

What do Julian Karikalan has to say about Let’s Go Below The Rainbow

Julian reflects on the difficulties of being a solo filmmaker, stating, "I came to understand that my resources were inadequate for conventional filmmaking methods. Consequently, I broke down the intricate filmmaking process into its fundamental elements and focused on mastering each aspect. It became clear to me that a substantial budget, a large team, or high-end equipment is not a prerequisite for producing a captivating film that connects with viewers."

Let’s Go Below The Rainbow is currently not accessible in India. Nevertheless, the filmmaker remains open to future possibilities.

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