Pump up the adrenalin in an action packed OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options.
A look at Radhakrishnan Mangalath's debut Malayalam film.
Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.
Dhurandhar 2 is finally available on OTT. But with a caveat. But for those of you living in India, here are your options for this weekend watch.
The actor will dub for the prologue of Pazhasssi Raja, a Malayalam film starring Mammootty.
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.
Dhurandhar was a big winner at the Indian National Cinema Academy Awards, held at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
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.
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion in 'Bhooth Bangla' attempts to capitalise on nostalgia but ultimately delivers a noisy, recycled, and uninspired horror-comedy that struggles with weak humour, ineffective scares, and miscasting.
Kerala's Leader of Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, has criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) leaders for their language and government spending on advertising.
Both Mammootty and his son Dulquer Salmaan have been seen in some of the worst fare so far.
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'.
Vishnu Aravind's Madhuvidhu is a family entertainer that works in parts but falters when its drama turns unconvincing, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
The film is directed by reknowned lyricist Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri.
Swati Reddy talks about the success of her latest Malayalam film North 24 Kaatham.
According to a source in the know, all references to beef as a cuisine will be banned by the Central Board Of Film Certification.
One needs courage to sit through the film which is a remake of hit Hindi film A Wednesday.
15 National Awards were won by five Malayalam films together.
The film is directed by Shahid Khader and will be called Chennaiyil Oru Naal.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 must-watch movies about singles and the consciously uncoupled.
Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam emerges as a surprisingly superior sequel, boldly transitioning from a slice-of-life narrative to a dark comedy crime-thriller, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of genres, from the adult entertainment platform-focused Margo's Got Money Troubles starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman, to the Hindi crime drama Matka King with Vijay Varma, exploring Bombay's gambling culture.
Here is a look at the June end films.
The film is about a child who finds a magical pen called the Monkey Pen.
Explore the interesting trend in Bollywood where popular film franchises opt for entirely new lead casts in their sequels.
In a poster of the film, Singh is depicted wearing a turban, long beard, and 'kada' (bracelet), which are considered sacred symbols of the Sikh community, as per the complainant, 'Sikhs in Maharashtra'.
The two make quite an unlikely pair in director Umar Karikad's Malayalam film Bombay Mittayi.
The Malayalam film industry suffered a loss of Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore in 2024.
Mammootty's Face 2 Face and two other films open this weekend.
'After Saiyaara, a lot of confidence has come in. Hindi is now looking good, especially with Dhurandhar 2 expected in March.'
These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.
Malayalam movie star Dileep's latest film Bha Bha Ba has sparked controversy after a scene was widely criticised for appearing to reference a real-life criminal case linked to the actor. The sequence has drawn strong reactions online, with many viewers calling it insensitive and questioning the ethical responsibility of the filmmakers.
Vaazha 2 grows beyond the shadow of its predecessor by refining its tone, strengthening its themes and delivering more assured emotional beats and performances, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
'...I am not part of it. If you want to boycott me because of this, and there have been obvious instances where people didn't want to review my films because I am not important.'
C J Roy, founder and chairman of real estate firm Confident Group, died by suicide in Bengaluru. The incident occurred amidst ongoing Income Tax searches at his premises. Family alleges pressure from a central agency may have contributed to his death.
Prathichaya has timely ideas and an interesting moral core, but is weighed down by dated storytelling, predictable plotting, and uneven performances, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A wide range of Malayalam movies is set to hit the screens in the coming months.
Mr Funnybones is ready to bring the house down yet again in Bhooth Bangla by Priyadarshan, his director of several superhit laugh raisers.
While some of them were excellent, most were passable. But many were far superior to the theatrical releases.
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