News for 'Malayalam Cinema'

Watch out for Kerala Cafe

Watch out for Kerala Cafe

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The Malayalam movie brings together celebrated directors and outstanding actors from the movie industry.

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer.

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'Women, come out and speak.'

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'While some women allow themselves to be exploited so that they can climb up the ladder, there are many voiceless and silent people who get exploited by men in powerful positions.'

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories, states Divya Nair.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here!

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'Silence is the convention. Silence is appreciated. Silence is practical and silence is rewarded.' 'This is how sexual harassment in showbiz is normalised.'

Malayalam actress Sukumari passes away

Malayalam actress Sukumari passes away

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The 75 year-old veteran star of Malayalam and Tamil cinema was admitted to the hospital for burn injuries that she suffered a month ago.

Review: Cinema Company is average

Review: Cinema Company is average

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Malayalam film Cinema Company leaves a lot to be desired, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Kavya and Dileep come together in next

Kavya and Dileep come together in next

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Vellaripravinte Changathi, directed by Akku Akbar, releases this weekend.

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'It is, in a way, my mother's story.'

Review: Kunjiramayanam is enjoyable

Review: Kunjiramayanam is enjoyable

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Siblings Vineeth and Dhyan seem to be making a statement on their father Sreenivasan's work in Malayalam cinema, notes Paresh C Palicha.

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.'

First Look: Prithviraj in Celluloid

First Look: Prithviraj in Celluloid

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The actor plays the role of J C Daniel who is regarded as the father of Malayalam cinema.

Why MACTA split: The real story

Why MACTA split: The real story

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

The whole issue began when actor Dileep walked out of a project titled Kuttananadan Express, which was to be directed by director Tulasidas. The film was to be produced by Ullattil films. Tulasidas was ousted from the project with Dipu Karunakaran as his replacement.

Masters and Outsider, up for release

Masters and Outsider, up for release

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Malayalam cinema.

Review: Casanovva disappoints big time

Review: Casanovva disappoints big time

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Touted as the most expensive film in Malayalam cinema, the film offers little scope for Mohanlal to perform.

Celebrating Malayalam actress Isha Talwar!

Celebrating Malayalam actress Isha Talwar!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Happy birthday, Isha!

Swati: Amen is a film of magical realism

Swati: Amen is a film of magical realism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The actress talks about her foray into Malayalam cinema with Amen.

Don't Waste Your Onam On King Of Kotha

Don't Waste Your Onam On King Of Kotha

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Dulquer may be good looking but how long can you watch him with a cigarette in his mouth, giving that deadpan expression, wonders Divya Nair.

Jeethu Joseph to direct Kamal Haasan in PK's Tamil remake?

Jeethu Joseph to direct Kamal Haasan in PK's Tamil remake?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Check this space for updates on the PK remake!

From no grounds to Ranji final: Kerala cricket's rise

From no grounds to Ranji final: Kerala cricket's rise

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Kerala advanced to their maiden Ranji Trophy final after clinching a dramatic two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat in the semi-finals on Friday.

International Film Festival of Kerala kicks off

International Film Festival of Kerala kicks off

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here.

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

First Look: Now, Classmates in Tamil

First Look: Now, Classmates in Tamil

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Director G N R Kumaravelan says that he has made a lot of changes to suit the Tamil audience.

Penn Pattanam could have been better

Penn Pattanam could have been better

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

For all its novelty of having four female leads, the Malayalam movie leaves much to be desired.

I'd Have Lost My Life If I Made Films'

I'd Have Lost My Life If I Made Films'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'If I had continued staying in Kerala and making films, I would have probably lost my life.' 'I am no longer a film-maker.'

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Our viewers have grown up over the years.' 'Today, they want to see something which is sensible, a story rooted in logic rather than jingoism.'

Review: Twenty: 20

Review: Twenty: 20

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Twenty: 20, the mother of all multi-starrers comprising all the leading artists of Malayalam cinema, spreads an interesting smorgasbord.

Spend Your Weekend With Kareena

Spend Your Weekend With Kareena

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Kareena's cop, Rajni's supercop and Samantha's spy, it's a star-studded week on OTT this time. Sukanya Verma lists your options on OTT this week.

Review: Sevenes meets expectations

Review: Sevenes meets expectations

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

It takes a while to connect the dots in this youth-centric film.

Dead Brides, Sexy Accountants On OTT

Dead Brides, Sexy Accountants On OTT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

When Mohanlal, Mammootty shared the same stage

When Mohanlal, Mammootty shared the same stage

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry, right here!

Pix: Nayantara's Bodyguard

Pix: Nayantara's Bodyguard

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

A look at the Malayalam movie starring the sexy actress and Dileep, the man who plays her body guard.

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.

'You're Going To See A New Shahid'

'You're Going To See A New Shahid'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

'Deva gave me the chance to push myself as an actor after a long time.'

Has Prithviraj hit a rough patch?

Has Prithviraj hit a rough patch?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.