News for 'Malayalam Cinema'

Why Is Anupama Parameswaran Trending?

Why Is Anupama Parameswaran Trending?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Happy birthday, Bison star Anupama Parameswaran!

Before Toxic, 15 Films That Broke Their Directors' Moulds

Before Toxic, 15 Films That Broke Their Directors' Moulds

Rediff.com4 days ago

From Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S S Rajamouli to Sundar C and Ayan Mukerji, these 15 filmmakers took a wild detour from their comfort zones, with wildly different results.

10 Sequels That Came With Longest Gaps

10 Sequels That Came With Longest Gaps

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Awarapan 2, featuring Emraan Hashmi, is set to release 19 years after its original, joining a growing trend of long-delayed Bollywood sequels attempting to capitalise on nostalgia and past successes like Gadar 2 and Border 2, but not all such reboots guarantee box office triumph.

India's Best Superhero Movies

India's Best Superhero Movies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Not every Indian superhero movie lands, but these seven prove the genre has plenty of potential.

'Janaki Amma Is An All-Rounder'

'Janaki Amma Is An All-Rounder'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

'I could place her in any song situation, sad, happy, bhajan, cabaret, fun song... she took just a few minutes to catch the tune.'

Bharathiraja's 10 Tamil Classics

Bharathiraja's 10 Tamil Classics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away at 84, leaving an indelible mark on Tamil cinema with masterpieces like 16 Vayathinile, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary and Karuththamma, among others.

GDN To Dada: 10 Coming Biopics That Have Our Attention

GDN To Dada: 10 Coming Biopics That Have Our Attention

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

From Dr A P J Abdul Kalam to Sourav Ganguly, these coming biopics are bringing some of India's most fascinating lives to the big screen.

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

Rediff.com26 May 2026

From Bandit Queen to Dhurandhar, these Indian films pushed cinematic violence to shocking, stomach-churning extremes.

Malayalam cinema goes through rough times

Malayalam cinema goes through rough times

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The satellite rights are the hefty amount paid by TV channels to producers for the right to show the film for the next 99 years.

The Big Disappointments of Malayalam Cinema

The Big Disappointments of Malayalam Cinema

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

These Malayalam films failed to impress the audience.

Social Media Star Monalisa Bhonsle Marries in Kerala After Seeking Police Protection

Social Media Star Monalisa Bhonsle Marries in Kerala After Seeking Police Protection

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, married her Muslim friend in Kerala after seeking police protection from family pressure. The couple cited Kerala's support for interfaith relationships as their reason for choosing the state.

Mammootty, Madhavan, Alka Yagnik Receive Padma Awards

Mammootty, Madhavan, Alka Yagnik Receive Padma Awards

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Awards 2026 upon a host of luminaries, including Mammootty, R Madhavan, and Alka Yagnik.

Dilip Kumar To Shah Rukh Khan: Indians Who Refused Iconic Hollywood Films

Dilip Kumar To Shah Rukh Khan: Indians Who Refused Iconic Hollywood Films

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

From Fahadh Faasil and Dilip Kumar to Sridevi and Shah Rukh Khan, a look at Indian actors who reportedly came close to starring in iconic Hollywood blockbusters but ultimately missed out.

Madhuvidhu Review: Fun Entertainer with Loose Ends

Madhuvidhu Review: Fun Entertainer with Loose Ends

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Vishnu Aravind's Madhuvidhu is a family entertainer that works in parts but falters when its drama turns unconvincing, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Madhoo: 'I Miss What I Do In Front Of The Camera'

Madhoo: 'I Miss What I Do In Front Of The Camera'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

'Once an artist, always an artist. That identity, I realised about myself only when I stopped working.'

India Set To Make Huge Splash At Cannes

India Set To Make Huge Splash At Cannes

Rediff.com5 May 2026

France's prestigious Cannes International Film Festival 2026 is set to see a strong presence from India, with a mix of regional cinema, filmmakers, and actors expected to attend the global event from May 12 to May 23.

Akshaye Khanna's 7 Best Villain Acts: From Humraaz To Dhurandhar

Akshaye Khanna's 7 Best Villain Acts: From Humraaz To Dhurandhar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Long before Rehman Dakait made the Internet swoon, Akshaye Khanna had already mastered the art of stealing the show from the dark side.

Special: The A-Z of Malayalam cinema

Special: The A-Z of Malayalam cinema

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

A look at the Malayalam films which best symobolise the letters of the alphabet!

A Complaint Against Mammootty-Mohanlal's Patriot

A Complaint Against Mammootty-Mohanlal's Patriot

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

'A film that puts a Malayali collector, a Malayali general, and a Malayali gangster all in the same national plot does not feel pan-Indian. It feels like a school play where only one family showed up,' notes Binu Alex after watching the Mohanlal-Mammootty starrer Patriot.

Dridam Review: Average Thriller With Shock Ending

Dridam Review: Average Thriller With Shock Ending

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Dridam starts well as this intriguing small-town investigative thriller worthy of the Jeethu Joseph school of suspense, only to trip over clumsy red herrings and over-explanations, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Mohiniyattam Actor Santhosh Nair Dies In Road Accident

Mohiniyattam Actor Santhosh Nair Dies In Road Accident

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Veteran Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair, known for his roles in over 100 films since his 1982 debut, was killed in a road accident in Enathu, Pathanamthitta district, in the early hours of Tuesday. His car collided with a lorry, leaving him with critical chest injuries and his wife with fractured ribs.

Telugu star Allu Arjun rocks Malayalam cinema

Telugu star Allu Arjun rocks Malayalam cinema

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The star is in huge demand in Karnataka too.

The Biggest Disappointments in Malayalam cinema, 2013

The Biggest Disappointments in Malayalam cinema, 2013

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Some highly anticipated big budget films of top actors failed miserably at the box office.

The Sreenivasan I Knew

The Sreenivasan I Knew

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

I once asked him why he hadn't written scripts for his sons Vineeth and Dhyan. 'I made some suggestions about their scripts, and they haven't discussed their scripts with me after that,' he said with his trademark laugh.

Before Peddi, 10 Movies Slammed For Misogyny

Before Peddi, 10 Movies Slammed For Misogyny

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

From Baahubali to Peddi, these blockbuster South Indian films drew criticism for romanticising toxic masculinity and reducing their female leads to objects of desire.

'Audiences Are No Longer Loyal To Language'

'Audiences Are No Longer Loyal To Language'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Audiences are loyal to good content.'

A Night Out With Kalyani, Dulquer, Naga Chaitanya

A Night Out With Kalyani, Dulquer, Naga Chaitanya

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Dhurandhar was a big winner at the Indian National Cinema Academy Awards, held at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

No More Beef In The Movies

No More Beef In The Movies

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

According to a source in the know, all references to beef as a cuisine will be banned by the Central Board Of Film Certification.

Tovino Thomas Opts Out Of NTR Jr's Dragon

Tovino Thomas Opts Out Of NTR Jr's Dragon

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Malayalam star Tovino Thomas has officially exited Prashanth Neel's highly anticipated Telugu film Dragon, co-starring NTR Jr, citing extensive production delays that conflicted with his demanding schedule for Malayalam projects.

10 Hindi Comedies Where The Dead Stole the Show

10 Hindi Comedies Where The Dead Stole the Show

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Death may be a tragic affair, but cinema has often found humour lurking even within the morbid.

Busy weekend for Malayalam cinema

Busy weekend for Malayalam cinema

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Get yourlowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.

Prathichaya Review: Nivin Pauly's Political Thriller is Predictable

Prathichaya Review: Nivin Pauly's Political Thriller is Predictable

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Prathichaya has timely ideas and an interesting moral core, but is weighed down by dated storytelling, predictable plotting, and uneven performances, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Malayalam Movies In Deep Financial Crisis

Malayalam Movies In Deep Financial Crisis

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The Malayalam film industry suffered a loss of Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore in 2024.

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.

It's Action! Action! Action! On OTT This Week

It's Action! Action! Action! On OTT This Week

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Pump up the adrenalin in an action packed OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options.

Will Dhurandhar 2 Save 2026 Box Office?

Will Dhurandhar 2 Save 2026 Box Office?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

'After Saiyaara, a lot of confidence has come in. Hindi is now looking good, especially with Dhurandhar 2 expected in March.'

Lokah Review: Intriguing!

Lokah Review: Intriguing!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer is the kind of incentive superhero origin story that can alter the way such films are made in Malayalam cinema, feels Arjun Menon.

Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tovino Thomas storms into Athiradi like a one-man festival riot, turning this colourful campus entertainer into a loud, chaotic and mostly enjoyable ego clash.

Rajinikanth On R B Choudary: 'He Asked Me To Act In His 100th Film'

Rajinikanth On R B Choudary: 'He Asked Me To Act In His 100th Film'

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The South Indian film fraternity, including superstars Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Vijay, Dhanush and Suriya, mourns the tragic passing of veteran producer R B Choudary, who died in a road accident, leaving behind a legacy of nearly 100 films and countless opportunities for new talent.