Nithin Kalorth

Nithin Kalorth

Associate Professor
Nithin.kalorth@mahindrauniversity.edu.in

Dr. Nithin Kalorth is a UGC NET qualified educator, filmmaker, researcher, and digital storytelling. With over 12 years of experience in academia and a passion for exploring the intersections of media, culture, and technology, he is currently working as an Associate Professor at the School of Media, Mahindra University in Hyderabad.
Dr. Kalorth holds a PhD in Film Studies and Mass Communication from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, which was pursued with a Junior Research Scholarship from the UGC. His commitment to academic excellence was further acknowledged when he completed his Masters in Electronic Media with a Gold Medal from the University of Madras. His foundational education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication from the University of Madras. He holds two additional postgraduate degrees – one in Mass Communication and Journalism from Madurai Kamaraj University, and another in Sociology from Indira Gandhi Open University.
His academic prowess is not only confined to formal education; he has also obtained numerous certifications from prestigious universities around the globe through MOOC platforms. Dr. Kalorth is a photographer and documentary filmmaker, currently shooting his latest film “Bottleneck.” His research prowess lies in the domain of Film Studies, Visual Culture, and Digital Media, and his academic interest has produced numerous research papers, articles, and conference presentations.
An ardent advocate for innovative learning, Dr. Kalorth has conducted transformative mobile and digital storytelling workshops for diverse audiences, including WHO, the Foreign Correspondence Club in New Delhi, and esteemed universities like IIT Goa and BITS Pilani Goa.
He is the visionary behind “Stories – The Mobile Way,” a platform that empowers storytelling through technology, and the co-founder of “Cinema Peedika,” a hub fostering growth among filmmakers and educators. His dedication to media education is further evidenced by his co-founding of “In-Depth Communication,” an initiative that promotes media research and education.
Dr. Kalorth’s influence extends to the editorial realm as well, as he takes on the role of editor for the upcoming book “The Rise of Over-the-Top (OTT) Media and Implications for Media Consumption and Production.” He also serves as the editor of the journal “Photosensor: A Journal of Visual Communication”.

Ph.D.

PhD in Mass Communication and Journalism (Film Studies), School of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2013 – 2017)

M.A

MA in Sociology, IGNOU (2019 – 2021)

UGC NET

UGC NET with JRF (2011)

M.Sc.

M.Sc. in Electronic Media, University of Madras (2009 – 2011)

B.Sc.

B.Sc. in Visual Communication, University of Madras (2006 – 2009)

2021 – 2023

Associate Professor, Times School of Media, Bennett University

2017 – 2021

Assistant Professor, Times School of Media, Bennett University

2016 – 2017

Assistant Professor, School of Communication, Amity University Rajasthan

2013 – 2016

Junior Research Fellow, School of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

2011 – 2013

Visiting faculty in Visual Media at different institutions in Kerala

2023

  • Kalorth, N., (2023). Early Tamil Cinema and Politics: An Academic Overview. Harvest Journal, Special Volume, 7-18.

    • 2021

  • Kalorth, N., Sagar, Malvika (2021). Exploring Digital News Experiences: Challenges and Opportunities in Indian Regional Languages Digital Journalism Start-Ups. Communication & Journalism Research, 10 (1), 9-18.
  • Kalorth, N., Sagar, M. (2021). European Film Movements. Film Studies: A Beginner’s Guide. In-Depth Communication.
  • Raj, S. J., & Kalorth, N. (2021). From Reverence to Recreation: The Transformation of Indian Epic Figures into Characters in Video Games. In D. Denizel, D. E. Sansal, & T. Tetik (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Narrative Aesthetics in Video Games (pp. 335–352), Peter Lang.
  • Kalorth, N., Sagar, M. (2021). Reimagining and Redesigning a Post-Covid Sporting Events: Mapping Global Sporting Experiences. Co-creating the Post COVID-19 World: Exploring Sustainable Paths, 99-112. Arab Open University.
  • Kalorth, N. (2021). Identities and Ideologies in Tamil Cinema: Understanding within the framework of Socio - Political movements in Tamil Nadu. Into the Nuances of Culture, 95-106, Yking Books.

    • 2020

  • Kalorth, N. Raj, S. J. (2020). Audible voices of ‘Others’ and the Role Reversals in Media Systems: The Pandemic Lessons. COVID-19 INFODEMIC: Problem, Prospect, and Retrospect- The Route Maps of Kerala edited by S.R Sanjeev, 60-88, DC Books.
  • Kalorth, N., Verma, Manish, Sagar, Malvika (2020). Information and User: Social Media Literacy in Digital Societies. Journal of Content, Community and Communication, 6 (12), 263-269.
  • Kalorth, N., Sagar, Malvika (2020). Smartphone Journalism: Changing Equations of News Production, Distribution and Consumption in Indian New Mediascape. NISCORT Journal of Media, Communication and Research, 1 (1), 1-7.

    • 2019

  • Kalorth, N., Verma, Manish (2019). Anatomy of Fake News: On (Mis)information and Belief in the Age of Social Media. Journal of Content, Community and Communication, 4 (8), 9-14.

    • 2018

  • Kalorth, N., Raj, S. J., & Sreekumar, R., (2018). Ruling the Men's Den: Crime, Outrage, and Indian Women Gang Leaders. A Companion to the Gangster Film, 413-429.

    • 2017

  • Kalorth, N., & Verma, M (2017). Essays on Contemporary Media Theory and Practices (Edited Book). Amity University.
  • Kalorth, N., Jalarajan, S., Jose, S., (2017). Thriving in the Digital Reality of the Cyber World: Towards a New Teaching and Learning Design. In K M Baharul Islam, & Raushan, M. (Ed) Educational Policy Reforms: National Perspectives (pp. 100-115). New Delhi: Bloomsbury.

    • 2015

  • Kalorth, N., & Sreekumar, R. (2015). 'SEEDS' of 'Good Lessons' through 'Many a Drop'-- Media Initiation in Environmental Education: An Indian Model of Environmental Pedagogy. Earth Common Journal, 5(1), 1-14.
  • Kalorth, N., Raj, S., & Sreekumar, R. (2015). Vikalp to Papilo Buddha The Hidden Politics of Exhibiting and the Forbidden Zones of Indian Film Festivals. Amity Journal of Media and Communication Studies, 4(1-2), 16-28.
  • Kalorth, N. (2015). Interfaces in Shaping Newsroom and Readership: Switching between News Making and Consumption in Web Synced Platforms. Media Watch, 6(2), I. doi:10.15655/mw/2015/v6i2/65673
  • Kalorth, N. (2015). A word that disperse the ‘news’: A study into the Hashtag revolution in the cyber spectrum. Digital Future: Content, Community and Communication. Gujrat: MICA.

    • 2013

  • Kalorth, N. (2013). Identification and Analysis of Images in Anjathey. Media Watch, 4 (3), 391-400.

    • Dr. Nithin Kalorth research is focused in the area of film studies, visual culture, digital societies, digital culture and media education, He is associated with different journals and book collections in media and communication as editorial board member and reviewer. Dr. Kalorth research methodology lies on studying media and society from a interdisciplinary approach and placing human problem ahead of theories.