News for 'Malayalam cinema'

Kutty Srank is Mammootty's show all the way

Kutty Srank is Mammootty's show all the way

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The film rests on the Malayalam actor's able shoulders.

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Devasuram director I V Sasi passes away

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'Portraying the life of commoners, I V Sasi was a man who created wonders for the silver screen.'

MeToo in Mollywood: 'Actresses were filmed changing clothes'

MeToo in Mollywood: 'Actresses were filmed changing clothes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

South Indian actress Radhika Sarathkumar on Saturday made a startling claim that objectionable videos of female actors were recorded with hidden cameras inside caravans on the shooting set of a Malayalam film and she had personally witnessed male actors watching it on their mobile phones.

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The latest updates from Malayalam film industry.

Tamil actor Parthiban makes Malayalam debut

Tamil actor Parthiban makes Malayalam debut

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

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

It's Mohanlal versus Shobhana this weekend

It's Mohanlal versus Shobhana this weekend

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Two Malayalam stalwarts fight it out at the box office.

Kerala's action hero makes a dashing entry into govt

Kerala's action hero makes a dashing entry into govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

He was trolled during the Lok Sabha poll campaign, but despite the tactics by his rivals, action hero Suresh Gopi rose to national stardom in cinema style on June 4, winning the Thrissur seat on a BJP ticket and scripting history for the saffron party in Kerala.

Women On Top On OTT This Week

Women On Top On OTT This Week

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma gives us some interesting options.

Mammootty, Dileep & Dhanush to come together

Mammootty, Dileep & Dhanush to come together

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The three superstars will be seen in Malayalam film Kammath & Kammath which releases this week.

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Malayalam cinema isn't the same as Telugu or Tamil, but Bollywood's blanket approach fails to see the distinction in Selfiee, observes Sukanya Verma.

Review: 5 Sundarikal is an interesting anthology

Review: 5 Sundarikal is an interesting anthology

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Five young directors have come together to make five short films focusing on female protagonists.

'No, I Didn't Walk Out Of The Film'

'No, I Didn't Walk Out Of The Film'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'Two of the songs haven't been shot by me. When I saw the film, they came as a shock.'

First Look: Sreenivasan, Sharbani in Aatmakadha

First Look: Sreenivasan, Sharbani in Aatmakadha

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Versatile genius of Malayalam cinema, Sreenivasan, is playing a central character in the forthcoming Malayalam film.

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.

Watch out for Kerala Cafe

Watch out for Kerala Cafe

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The Malayalam movie brings together celebrated directors and outstanding actors from the movie industry.

Aattam: The Play Wins Top National Award

Aattam: The Play Wins Top National Award

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sooraj R Barjatya was judged Best Director for the Hindi movie Uunchai at the National Film Awards.

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Tamil star Vijay shoots in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

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

The F-Word Rules OTT This Week

The F-Word Rules OTT This Week

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Food, feminism, fights, father-son issues, famous rivalries, OTT is as loaded as it gets this week.

Malayalam actress Sukumari passes away

Malayalam actress Sukumari passes away

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The 75 year-old veteran star of Malayalam and Tamil cinema was admitted to the hospital for burn injuries that she suffered a month ago.

Review: Cinema Company is average

Review: Cinema Company is average

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Malayalam film Cinema Company leaves a lot to be desired, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Kavya and Dileep come together in next

Kavya and Dileep come together in next

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Vellaripravinte Changathi, directed by Akku Akbar, releases this weekend.

Review: Kunjiramayanam is enjoyable

Review: Kunjiramayanam is enjoyable

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Siblings Vineeth and Dhyan seem to be making a statement on their father Sreenivasan's work in Malayalam cinema, notes Paresh C Palicha.

First Look: Prithviraj in Celluloid

First Look: Prithviraj in Celluloid

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The actor plays the role of J C Daniel who is regarded as the father of Malayalam cinema.

Why MACTA split: The real story

Why MACTA split: The real story

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

The whole issue began when actor Dileep walked out of a project titled Kuttananadan Express, which was to be directed by director Tulasidas. The film was to be produced by Ullattil films. Tulasidas was ousted from the project with Dipu Karunakaran as his replacement.

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories, states Divya Nair.

Masters and Outsider, up for release

Masters and Outsider, up for release

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Malayalam cinema.

Mohanlal apologises over Gujarat riots reference in 'Empuraan'

Mohanlal apologises over Gujarat riots reference in 'Empuraan'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

On Thursday, the opening day of the movie itself, the Sangh Parivar came out with vehement criticism against the film on social media, while the Congress and a section of the Left platforms celebrated the film for portraying the right-wing politics as "villainous".

Review: Casanovva disappoints big time

Review: Casanovva disappoints big time

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Touted as the most expensive film in Malayalam cinema, the film offers little scope for Mohanlal to perform.

Celebrating Malayalam actress Isha Talwar!

Celebrating Malayalam actress Isha Talwar!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Happy birthday, Isha!

Swati: Amen is a film of magical realism

Swati: Amen is a film of magical realism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The actress talks about her foray into Malayalam cinema with Amen.

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'Women, come out and speak.'

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'While some women allow themselves to be exploited so that they can climb up the ladder, there are many voiceless and silent people who get exploited by men in powerful positions.'

Jeethu Joseph to direct Kamal Haasan in PK's Tamil remake?

Jeethu Joseph to direct Kamal Haasan in PK's Tamil remake?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Check this space for updates on the PK remake!

International Film Festival of Kerala kicks off

International Film Festival of Kerala kicks off

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

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

First Look: Now, Classmates in Tamil

First Look: Now, Classmates in Tamil

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Director G N R Kumaravelan says that he has made a lot of changes to suit the Tamil audience.

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'Silence is the convention. Silence is appreciated. Silence is practical and silence is rewarded.' 'This is how sexual harassment in showbiz is normalised.'

Penn Pattanam could have been better

Penn Pattanam could have been better

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

For all its novelty of having four female leads, the Malayalam movie leaves much to be desired.

Review: Twenty: 20

Review: Twenty: 20

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Twenty: 20, the mother of all multi-starrers comprising all the leading artists of Malayalam cinema, spreads an interesting smorgasbord.

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer.