News for 'Malayalam cinema'

Thankam Review: Engaging Thriller

Thankam Review: Engaging Thriller

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Thankam delivers an engaging drama that fans of good crime-solving tales will enjoy, recommends Mayur Sanap.

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Vidya Balan to play Kamala Das?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

'Chayilyam is people's cinema'

'Chayilyam is people's cinema'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Director Manoj Kana discusses the difficulties he faced to finance his film.

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Subhash K Jha picks his favourite films of 2023 from south India.

Kerala forms police team to probe sexual abuse of women in film industry

Kerala forms police team to probe sexual abuse of women in film industry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

The chief minister's office said the special team will be headed by IG Sparjan Kumar and will include four senior women IPS officers of the state.

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'A lot of people are famous. But for how long will you be there?' 'It changes after every three days of release, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.'

Nivin Pauly's Tamil film may not be called Santa Maria

Nivin Pauly's Tamil film may not be called Santa Maria

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Philip's Review: Worth A Watch

Philip's Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Philip's is a light-hearted film you can enjoy with your family and safely recommend to your friends, endorses Divya Nair.

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon.

Turbo Packs A Punch In Parts

Turbo Packs A Punch In Parts

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Turbo finds its footing in the latter half with some well-conceived one-upmanship between hero and villain, yet it's marred by poorly executed action set pieces in the climactic showdown.

Seeing Red at the Malayalam Movies

Seeing Red at the Malayalam Movies

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Malayalam film audiences, who had spent close to two decades waiting for something truly interesting to watch at the movies, seem to be finally getting their due.

Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Calendar 2022 will go down as a year when the real star was the Next Big Idea.

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.

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon.

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

IIFA Awards, the three-day award gala, returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the third consecutive year and will be held from September 27 to 29.

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.'

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.

Marco Review: Gore Fest

Marco Review: Gore Fest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The action entertainer Marco is a well shot, gnarly bloodfest that packs some lackluster thrills, notes Arjun Menon.

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.

Watch This Love Story On OTT

Watch This Love Story On OTT

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Witches and westerns, goosebumps and goldfish, it's all there on OTT this week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.