News for 'Malayalam cinema'

Ever Met A Superhero In A Lungi?

Ever Met A Superhero In A Lungi?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'Some people believe that guys with muscles don't have a sense of humour.' 'We wanted to prove them wrong.'

L2: Empuraan Trailer Looks Exciting!

L2: Empuraan Trailer Looks Exciting!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Empuraan promises a world of geo-political intrigue, drug wars and action spectacle all rolled into one, observes Arjun Menon.

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The media is portraying the Malayalam film industry as the worst place, but that's not true.'

Coolie Review: Powerhouse Rajinikanth!

Coolie Review: Powerhouse Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

But for those who come to watch Rajini for a larger-than-life, first-day-first-show vibe, he will not disappoint in Coolie, raves Divya Nair.

The Biggest Joy Of Priyadarshan's Life

The Biggest Joy Of Priyadarshan's Life

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'I don't know where this acting keeda came into her. One day she just announced she was going to be an actor. And that was it.'

Mohanlal quits as AMMA chief amid #MeToo storm in Mollywood

Mohanlal quits as AMMA chief amid #MeToo storm in Mollywood

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The new administrative panel would be elected within two months after convening a general body meeting, it said.

The TOP 5 Malayalam Films

The TOP 5 Malayalam Films

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A look at five best Malayalam films of 2015!

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Mammootty returns to Tamil cinema after 6 years

Mammootty returns to Tamil cinema after 6 years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Prithviraj's Karnan is the costliest Malayalam film till date

Prithviraj's Karnan is the costliest Malayalam film till date

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

'Mohanlal Can Forego Anything To Give His Best'

'Mohanlal Can Forego Anything To Give His Best'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

What we see in him today is not just stardom, but the reflection of his sincerity, humility, and an artist who carries the fragrance of his roots, asserts K R Nayar, who has known the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner from their school and college days.

Let those who have not sinned....: Actor Jayasurya refutes abuse charges

Let those who have not sinned....: Actor Jayasurya refutes abuse charges

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The actor, who has been in the US with his family for the past one month, said he will face the allegations legally and his lawyers will take care of the proceedings in the cases against him till he returns.

Narivetta Review: Tovino Thomas Is Exceptional

Narivetta Review: Tovino Thomas Is Exceptional

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Narivetta takes its cue from real-life incidents and fictionalises the ordeal through the experiences of a young cop caught in the crossfire between the police and tribals up in arms, notes Arjun Menon.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this week?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this week?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Four Malayalam films are set to hit the screens.

Is Nivin Pauly Malayalam's new big star?

Is Nivin Pauly Malayalam's new big star?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Get your lowdown of the Malayalam film industry.

'Male actors don't age on screen. Women do'

'Male actors don't age on screen. Women do'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'There's just a handful of roles for a few actresses.' 'When I meet other actresses my age, they say the same thing: No roles!'

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fallout from the Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in the Malayalam film industry intensified on Monday as a case was filed against well-known filmmaker Ranjith, and several female actors stepped forward with disturbing accounts of the mistreatment they faced at the hands of their various male counterparts.

MeToo in Mollywood: SC to hear Sidhique's plea for anticipatory bail

MeToo in Mollywood: SC to hear Sidhique's plea for anticipatory bail

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on September 30 the plea of Malayalam film actor Sidhique challenging the Kerala high court order denying him anticipatory bail in a rape case.

Meet the new girl on the Malayalam block

Meet the new girl on the Malayalam block

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.

White, School Bus, James & Alice: Big Malayalam movies coming up

White, School Bus, James & Alice: Big Malayalam movies coming up

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Which Malayalam film are *YOU* are looking forward to?

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun donate for Wayanad relief

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun donate for Wayanad relief

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

In a post on X, Chiranjeevi on Sunday expressed anguish over the loss of life due to the landslides in Kerala, adding he and his son-"RRR" star Ram Charan were donating Rs 1 crore to the CMDRF.

Pravinkoodu Shappu Review: Funny Suspense

Pravinkoodu Shappu Review: Funny Suspense

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Pravinkoodu Shappu is a quirky whodunnit with its fair share of laughs, observes Arjun Menon.

Telugu Cinema Sets Box Office On Fire

Telugu Cinema Sets Box Office On Fire

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'Just the fact that the biggest language at the box office was Telugu and not Hindi is startling.'

A Peek Inside Tamannaah's Goa Holiday

A Peek Inside Tamannaah's Goa Holiday

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Tamannaah Bhatia gives us a sneak peek into her Goa vacation, and it sure looks like she had a lot of fun.

MeToo: CPI-M says accused MLA 'need not resign'

MeToo: CPI-M says accused MLA 'need not resign'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Throwing its weight behind actor-cum-MLA M Mukesh, the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist in Kerala on Saturday said that he need not resign from his post as legislator merely because a rape case has been registered against him.

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

India's Entry 2018 Misses Oscar Shortlist

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Malayalam film 2018: Everyone is a Hero, India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.'

MeToo in Mollywood: Actor Nivin Pauly booked for rape; denies charges

MeToo in Mollywood: Actor Nivin Pauly booked for rape; denies charges

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

An officer of Oonnukal police station, where the FIR under Section 376 of the IPC was registered, said that there are six accused, including a woman, in the case.

Ayyappanum Koshiyum director no more

Ayyappanum Koshiyum director no more

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Sachidanandan's Ayyappanum Koshiyum released just before the COVID-19 outbreak and was a smash hit.

Kareena-Prithviraj Sign Up For A Crime Thriller

Kareena-Prithviraj Sign Up For A Crime Thriller

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran have signed up a new film to be directed by Meghna Gulzar.

Anupama Parameswaran Is A Real Sundari!

Anupama Parameswaran Is A Real Sundari!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Her vibrant wardrobe is full of steal-worthy outfits.

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

On a day a sexual abuse case was registered against actor Siddique based on a complaint by a woman actor, the Left government appears to have adopted a cautious approach in the case of MLA Mukesh, with two ministers indicating that further action hinges on the findings of the probe by the special police team.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this Onam?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this Onam?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

There are as many as seven movie releases, and they all look good.

'You're Always On Your Toes. Things May Change Anytime'

'You're Always On Your Toes. Things May Change Anytime'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'You have to be good in your project that's releasing today for you to be working on something tomorrow. That will always be the case.'

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

With Piravi, Shaji N Karun joined the select group of great masters of film. Malayalam once upon a time used to produce such films. Today, it is only mindless violence, politics and grotesque humour. The films have no soul, although they are technically quite good. With Shaji's passing, and earlier with his mentor G Aravindan's untimely death, an era is coming to an end. Rajeev Srinivasan salutes the master, who passed into the ages on April 28.

Celluloid: Story of J C Daniel releases today

Celluloid: Story of J C Daniel releases today

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Prithviraj plays J C Daniel who made the first Malayalam film.

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Paris Olympics hero P R Sreejesh made a stylish statement on Sunday.

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'

Rape cases: Actor Mukesh arrested, Sidhique on the run

Rape cases: Actor Mukesh arrested, Sidhique on the run

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

MLA of the ruling CPI-M and actor M Mukesh was on Tuesday formally arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the rape case against him on a complaint by a female actor.