News for 'Malayalam cinema'

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.

Review: Vettaiyan Is Massy And How!

Review: Vettaiyan Is Massy And How!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Despite its minor flaws, lack of logic, and lecture-style moral narrative, Vettaiyan should be enjoyed in a theatre amid Rajini fans and their wolf whistles, endorses Divya Nair.

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

The Women We Loved In 2024

The Women We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.

'Our audience keeps us on our toes'

'Our audience keeps us on our toes'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

'There is no way they would accept any repetition from us. 'The audience constantly needs to be surprised, and I need to surprise myself too.'

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.

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.

Celebrating Malayalam actress Isha Talwar!

Celebrating Malayalam actress Isha Talwar!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Happy birthday, Isha!

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Lawyers flooded the courtroom of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to witness the proceedings as one special guest -- Aamir Khan -- was seated in the front row.

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.

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.

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.

Guess How Many Movie Tickets Were Bought!

Guess How Many Movie Tickets Were Bought!

Rediff.com2 May 2024

More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023.

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.

Review: Sevenes meets expectations

Review: Sevenes meets expectations

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

It takes a while to connect the dots in this youth-centric film.

My Top Films Of 2024

My Top Films Of 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

When Mohanlal, Mammootty shared the same stage

When Mohanlal, Mammootty shared the same stage

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

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

Pix: Nayantara's Bodyguard

Pix: Nayantara's Bodyguard

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

A look at the Malayalam movie starring the sexy actress and Dileep, the man who plays her body guard.

Has Prithviraj hit a rough patch?

Has Prithviraj hit a rough patch?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

Review: Avoid Senior Mandrake

Review: Avoid Senior Mandrake

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Malayalam film Senior Mandrake is very tacky.

Crowning of the new 'Raj'?

Crowning of the new 'Raj'?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

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

Review: Veettilekkula Vazhi is impressive

Review: Veettilekkula Vazhi is impressive

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

The movie gives some hope that Malayalam cinema is on the path of revival.

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.' 'It's not about actual physical loneliness.' 'It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.' 'You can be travelling in the ladies compartment squashed against everybody's armpits and still be really, really sad and alone.'

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.

Review: Angel John is no Bruce Almighty

Review: Angel John is no Bruce Almighty

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The Mohanlal starrer which also marks the entry of Tamil actor Bhagyaraj's son Santhanu in Malayalam is a poor version of the Hollywood original.

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma.

50 years of Malayalam actor Madhu

50 years of Malayalam actor Madhu

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The 79 year old actor completes 50 years in the industry.

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.

Twenty 20 to have a sequel?

Twenty 20 to have a sequel?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

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

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Holidays turn into horror, Bhansali brand of razzmatazz and tons more on OTT this week.

'You were like a mountain that protected me with your shade'

'You were like a mountain that protected me with your shade'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'Your body of work and your expertise over the craft will forever be research material for generations to come!'

Stylish Dads And Their Ageless Fashion

Stylish Dads And Their Ageless Fashion

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Dapper dads who look good at every age.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

'Legends never die'

'Legends never die'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

'His passing affects us so much as we feel we lost not just an actor but a part of us!'

Sita Ramam, Sleeper Hit? Liger Flops!

Sita Ramam, Sleeper Hit? Liger Flops!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

It will be hit by the Brahmastra storm though on Friday, but if the reports continue to be good around the film, a few shows may be reserved for it in the second week as well.

Fresh charges levelled against Malayalam actor-producer accused of rape

Fresh charges levelled against Malayalam actor-producer accused of rape

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Fresh allegations have emerged against actor-producer Vijay Babu, who has been accused of sexually assaulting an actress, after another woman from the industry on Friday accused him of having misbehaved with her in 2021.