A quiet operator in a loud industry.
Deva Mahalingam leads Thirai Flicks, a boutique distribution house bringing South Asian cinema to theatres across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, film distribution and strategic partnerships — quietly building the infrastructure that lets stories travel. Alongside Thirai Flicks he oversees Southern Star International and operates two A2B franchises in Perth, while advising the Western Australian Indian Film Council on cultural programming and industry growth.
Where he serves today.
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CEO & Founder
Thirai Flicks
Leading South Asian film distribution across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
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Managing Director
Southern Star International
Organisation overseeing strategic growth, partnerships and business operations.
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Industry Advisor
Western Australian Indian Film Council (WAIFC)
Advising on industry policy, cultural programming and cross-border collaboration.
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Franchise Owner
A2B Harrisdale · A2B Yokine
Operating two flagship hospitality franchises in Perth, Western Australia.
Thirai Flicks.
A boutique distributor bringing South Asian cinema to theatrical audiences across the Pacific — from wide theatrical releases to curated festival programming.
- Distribution
- Australia
New Zealand
Fiji
Papua New Guinea - Focus
- Theatrical releases
Festival programming
Cultural partnerships
Southern Star International.
The organization behind strategic growth, partnerships and business operations across the portfolio.
Let's begin a conversation.
- Phone
- +61 467 722 143
- deva@thiraiflicks.com
- Message directly
- Website
- thiraiflicks.com
- Office
- Perth
Western Australia
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