News for 'Malayalam Cinema'

Vidya Balan takes voice coaching

Vidya Balan takes voice coaching

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Vidya Balan's biggest challenge is to look, sound and act like poetess Kamala Das, voice coach on board.

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I am definitely a grey character'

'I am definitely a grey character'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't find characters that are not grey that exciting.'

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.

Why India chose Jallikattu for the Oscars

Why India chose Jallikattu for the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'Kerala is making wonderful films.'

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

Review: Kili Poyi is enjoyable

Review: Kili Poyi is enjoyable

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Malayalam film Kili Poyi is for people who enjoy adult entertainers.

'Don't feel special about getting Padma Shri'

'Don't feel special about getting Padma Shri'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Veteran Malayalam actor Madhu states his reasons of not accepting the Padma Shri.

'The era of the heroes is over'

'The era of the heroes is over'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'With the media and social media pulling them down every second day, there are no heroes left.' 'What we have are actors and we want to see them play characters which are real, human and identifiable.'

Drishyam 2 Review: Nothing Believable About It!

Drishyam 2 Review: Nothing Believable About It!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Subtlety has never been a strong suit of Bollywood remakes. They cannot resist adding that extra something or going overboard, sighs Sukanya Verma.

'You have to do your homework for a movie'

'You have to do your homework for a movie'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

'What I have learnt over time is that when it comes to doing any movie, your experiences helps a lot.'

Mammootty' s Manglish, to be released in Dolby Atmos

Mammootty' s Manglish, to be released in Dolby Atmos

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

It willl be the first Malayalam film to be mixed and released in the Dolby Atmos cinema sound platform.

The HOTTEST South heroine? VOTE!

The HOTTEST South heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Take the fun poll!

Akshay Kumar to star in Mohanlal remake

Akshay Kumar to star in Mohanlal remake

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The film will be directed by Priyadarshan.

Coming soon: Mammootty's Best Actor

Coming soon: Mammootty's Best Actor

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

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

Box Office May Cross Rs 500 Crore For Second Month In A Row

Box Office May Cross Rs 500 Crore For Second Month In A Row

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

'A good pipeline of movies is fuelling this trend of revenge consumption.'

What's SRK doing with Alia, Aditi, Fatima?

What's SRK doing with Alia, Aditi, Fatima?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

It's all happening at the first Critics Choice Film Awards in Mumbai.

PS-1: Mani Ratnam's Magic Works Again, Yet...

PS-1: Mani Ratnam's Magic Works Again, Yet...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Ponniyin Selvan has everything going for it, yet, there is something missing for a wholesome film experience, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The national media gave the impression that Hindi films swept the National awards which is far from the truth.

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The national media gave the impression that Hindi films swept the National awards which is far from the truth.

'I always wanted to be a star'

'I always wanted to be a star'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Nivin Pauly is elated after the stupendous success of his latest film Premam.

10 BEST Bollywood Mystery Movies

10 BEST Bollywood Mystery Movies

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma lists the best mystery movies this past decade.

Sridevi, Vinod Khanna honoured at National Awards

Sridevi, Vinod Khanna honoured at National Awards

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Bollywood makes way for regional cinema at the 65th National Awards.

Exciting Movies Coming Up!

Exciting Movies Coming Up!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The baarish of new movie announcements continues.

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will YOU watch this weekend?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A look at the week's releases.

The Man Who Loved to Make Thrillers

The Man Who Loved to Make Thrillers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Nishkant Kamat passed into the ages too soon, at just 50, but he left behind a repertoire of films which will carry on his legacy.

Review: Janapriyan is disappointing

Review: Janapriyan is disappointing

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Janapriyan is a social drama peppered with humour but it is not as endearingly as it had promised to be.

Swetha Menon: I am born sexy

Swetha Menon: I am born sexy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

The actress talks about going glamorous and her role Rathinirvedam.

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Joker, Thithi, Maheshinte Prathikaram and Pelli Choopulu bag the big awards of the night!

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

Rediff.com26 May 2020

From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, India's film stars are stepping forward to do their bit for migrants, daily wage workers and those from their own film industry facing joblessness and near starvation in an unprecedented pan-India lockdown.

Dileep in Vellaripravinte Changathi

Dileep in Vellaripravinte Changathi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The film takes us back to the era of filmmaking in the 1960s.

A small film with lots to say about the world

A small film with lots to say about the world

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Kumbalangi Nights is a movie that respects women, but most importantly, it's a movie that loves them,' says Sreehari Nair.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Rediff.com3 May 2021

From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.

'Brahmastra is Agni Pariksha'

'Brahmastra is Agni Pariksha'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'Brahmastra is kind of a meeting place of modern India with a feeling of ancient Indian powers about it.'

Is Aamir making the Mahabharat?

Is Aamir making the Mahabharat?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Subhash K Jha brings you the latest from Bollywood.

First Look: Mammootty bags Best Actor

First Look: Mammootty bags Best Actor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Mamootty plays a school teacher who is desperate to make his entry into films, in his latest Malayalam project.

Review: Parthan Kanda Paralokam

Review: Parthan Kanda Paralokam

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Parthan KandaParalokam starring Jayaram and directed by Anil is sheer waste of time.

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.