News for 'Malayalam Films'

Chekavar disappoints

Chekavar disappoints

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Chekavar, written and directed by newcomer Sajeevan is an effort to project Indrajith as a typical action hero. Watch it only if you hero worship Indrajith.

First Look: Fahadh Faasil in Amen

First Look: Fahadh Faasil in Amen

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The film also stars Swathi and is produced by Whitesands Media.

Review: Dhenikaina Ready is fun

Review: Dhenikaina Ready is fun

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Vishnu Manchu comes back after a short hiatus with Dhenikaina Ready, a fun Telugu film packaged with all the entertaining staples for a family outing, says Shobha Warrier

Coming soon: Mohanlal in Kandahar

Coming soon: Mohanlal in Kandahar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The actor is essaying the popular character of Major Mahadevan in Major Ravi's next Malayalam film based on a plane hijacking.

Seniors is a cheap comedy

Seniors is a cheap comedy

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Seniors may turn out to be a commercial success as its humour tickles the baser instinct of the audience.

First Look: Dileep's Karyasthan

First Look: Dileep's Karyasthan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

A look at Thomson's Malayalam directorial debut.

'I never expected the National Award'

'I never expected the National Award'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Saranya Ponvannan on winning the national award.

After Passenger, it is Arjunan Saakshi

After Passenger, it is Arjunan Saakshi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

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

Mammootty and Prithviraj team up in Pokkiri Raja

Mammootty and Prithviraj team up in Pokkiri Raja

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The two actors are currently shooting for their latest Malayalam movie.

Southern cinema sweeps National Awards

Southern cinema sweeps National Awards

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

SRK and Aamir Khan lose out to Prakash Raj, among others.

Ravi Varman: There is no sadness in Barfi!

Ravi Varman: There is no sadness in Barfi!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The cinematographer talks about his experience of shooting Barfi!

Review: Perinoru Makan is average

Review: Perinoru Makan is average

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The film belongs to Innocent.

No Girl For Ibrahim, Please!

No Girl For Ibrahim, Please!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Ibrahim Ali Khan has not opted for a conventional boy-meet-girl movie debut.

Review: Pazhassi Raja is brilliant

Review: Pazhassi Raja is brilliant

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The reunion of the team who gave us the classic Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha has a winner on its hands, if not a classic of the same proportion.

Review: Maharaja Talkies isn't worth the time

Review: Maharaja Talkies isn't worth the time

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Even leading lady Urvashi fails to save the film.

Review: Rose Guitarinaal is slow and unremarkable

Review: Rose Guitarinaal is slow and unremarkable

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Malayalam film Rose Guitarinaal doesn't offer anything new to viewers, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Apoorvaragam is disappointing

Apoorvaragam is disappointing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Apoorvaragam -- Sibi Malayil's much anticipated film is worth your time only for the effort of the youngsters, otherwise a disappointment.

Get ready for Shyamaprasad's Rithu

Get ready for Shyamaprasad's Rithu

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Rithu (Seasons) is a buddy tale that blooms in the changing social and emotional landscape of a small south Indian town.

First Look: Santosh Sivan in Makaramanju

First Look: Santosh Sivan in Makaramanju

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The film has been garnering critical acclaim at film fests.

Review: Melvilasom surpasses expectations

Review: Melvilasom surpasses expectations

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The Malayalam film is shot in a single room, covering a court martial in progress.

Get Ready for Bollywood's COPS

Get Ready for Bollywood's COPS

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi has set the stage for many more cop movies.

Telugu actress Taapsee goes places

Telugu actress Taapsee goes places

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

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

First Look: Mohanlal in Ladies & Gentleman

First Look: Mohanlal in Ladies & Gentleman

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Mamta Mohandas, Meera Jasmine, Padmapriya and Mithra Kurian play the heroines in the film.

'I accept that people's...': 'Adipurush' writer apologises

'I accept that people's...': 'Adipurush' writer apologises

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The film was criticised heavily for its pedestrian language upon its release last month.

Velayudham wins the Diwali race in Kerala

Velayudham wins the Diwali race in Kerala

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The film has opened to a bumper response

Review: Watch Urumi for the effort

Review: Watch Urumi for the effort

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Santosh Sivan's directorial film is visually enticing.

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Vicky Donor actress Yami Gautam in Hero

Vicky Donor actress Yami Gautam in Hero

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Huma Qureshi is Mammootty's heroine

Huma Qureshi is Mammootty's heroine

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

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

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Has Bollywood Lost The Plot?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.

'We never expected Seniors to be a rage'

'We never expected Seniors to be a rage'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Actor Jayaram speaks about the success of Seniors and his upcoming film, Ulakam Chuttum Vaaliban.

Suriya shines in Kochi with Singam 2

Suriya shines in Kochi with Singam 2

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The actor was in Kochi to promote the sequel of his 2010 blockbuster film Singam.

First look: Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan in Balupu

First look: Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan in Balupu

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The first Telugu film to be shot in Portugal, Balupu will release on June 28.

Review: Honey Bee is a mass entertainer

Review: Honey Bee is a mass entertainer

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Lal Jr takes inspiration from many sources including the older films of his father Lal Jose.

Its Mohanlal vs Mammootty vs Jayaram this week

Its Mohanlal vs Mammootty vs Jayaram this week

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Today will see three major films hitting the theatres.

Jyothika makes comeback in How Old Are You remake

Jyothika makes comeback in How Old Are You remake

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The actress will be back after seven years.

Intolerance to artistic expression doesn't suit India, says Kerala HC

Intolerance to artistic expression doesn't suit India, says Kerala HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The court made the observation while hearing a plea which claimed that the depiction of a Bible concealing a gun in the Malayalam action movie Antony denigrates Christianity.

Review: Happy Husbands provides some laughs

Review: Happy Husbands provides some laughs

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Happy Husbands is directed by Saji Surendran, a television director, who made a successful film debut with Ivar Vivahitharaayal last year. He was honest enough to admit that the film is based on the Tamil film, Charlie Chaplin.

Review: August Club Since 1969 is nothing great

Review: August Club Since 1969 is nothing great

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

The film goes awry towards the end.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.