'He is truly the most deserving actor for the most prestigious award.'
Anjali Menon talks about her experience of directing her first film Manjadikuru.
No author in the Malayalam literary canon has influenced and profoundly changed the way normal people interact with each other than the ever-relevant, eclectic yet elusive body of work left behind by MT Vasudevan Nair, notes Arjun Menon.
Big films like Dhurandhar, Chhava and Kantara: Chapter 1 hit box office gold in 2025, and its directors, Aditya Dhar, Laxman Utekar and Rishab Shetty, have proved their worth. But many other directors made an impact with their 2025 releases, in various languages.
Quite similar to the hero introduction scenes in Kollywood movies, the elaborately staged sequence combines slow-motion shots, silhouettes, and high contrast lighting to enhance the dramatic narrative.
'I feel as proud as a father when I see Aditya Dhar being celebrated for his work.'
Aseem Chhabra ranks the Best of 2025's films that released in theatres, or went directly to OTT platforms.
'Nawaz's character was created around Vikram Betaal.' 'Betaal was a little more gimmicky, funny; he would laugh at you, tease you.' 'That's why I made Nawaz very quirky.'
"L2: Empuraan", the second part of the "Lucifer" movie, a trilogy planned by the Prithviraj-Mohanlal team, has become a topic of hot debate over its critique of right-wing politics and the covert mention of the Gujarat riots.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1.5 crore in cash from the premises of a chit fund company owned by Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the Malayalam movie "L2: Empuraan", in connection with foreign exchange law violations. The searches were conducted at locations in Kozhikode, Kerala and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The ED alleged that the company collected subscription to chit funds from persons residing outside India without due permission and violated regulations framed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Ranjith has reportedly rejected Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra's charge and said he was the "real victim" in the case.
Bromance is a fun film that doesn't take itself too seriously, observes Arjun Menon.
Mahima Nambiar is all about bringing joy and sparkle wherever she goes.
Kerala government announces its decision to appeal against the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep in the actress assault case, citing incomplete justice for the survivor. The court found six others guilty. The decision follows reactions from political leaders, film industry figures, and the public.
Top actor Mohanlal on Saturday broke his silence over the shocking revelations in the Justice Hema Committee report which has shaken the Malayalam film industry, and said the entire industry is answerable to the questions raised but the actors' association is targeted and blamed for everything.
Malayalam actor Thilakan talks about the controversies that surround his life, in an interview published in January 2008.
Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.
The chargesheet filed at the Ernakulam judicial magistrate court claims that there is digital evidence against Mukesh in the case.
The much-awaited report of the Justice Hema Committee, the government-appointed panel in 2019 that studied issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, comprises explosive accounts of harassment, exploitation, and ill-treatment being faced by women.
Kantara Chapter 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali and English.
'Aamir messaged me asking me, 'Is my sister good in the film?' I said, 'Sir, she is a lot better than good.' Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the trailer launch of L2: Empuraan.
Arjun Menon gives us a preview of what the Manorathangal series will offer us.
'I spent the entire day with Alia and Raha and just did nothing.'
'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.' 'Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.' 'Telugu has given me the most fame and money.'
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'The festival is supporting only Bollywood and mainstream cinema,' they allege.
The star couple will tie the knot in August this year
Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.
Here are five successful Malayalam films that hit the screens in the first half of 2014.
Sukanya Verma lists everything that's there on OTT this week.
Among the 24 feature films chosen for the Indian Panorama section in IFFI 7 of them are Malayalam films.
Fahadh Faasil tops the list with his brilliant performances in 22 Female Kottayam, Diamond Necklace
Through his films, National award winning director T V Chandran has handled many relevant social issues, like few others do.
While super hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
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Here's looking at five Malayalam films that made the biggest impact at the box office.
It's quite to be a tough fight this week.
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