News for 'Malayalam cinema'

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.

Don't Waste Your Onam On King Of Kotha

Don't Waste Your Onam On King Of Kotha

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Dulquer may be good looking but how long can you watch him with a cigarette in his mouth, giving that deadpan expression, wonders Divya Nair.

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.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

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.

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.'

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'It is, in a way, my mother's story.'

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.

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Our viewers have grown up over the years.' 'Today, they want to see something which is sensible, a story rooted in logic rather than jingoism.'

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.

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

I'd Have Lost My Life If I Made Films'

I'd Have Lost My Life If I Made Films'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'If I had continued staying in Kerala and making films, I would have probably lost my life.' 'I am no longer a film-maker.'

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.

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

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!

'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.'

Dead Brides, Sexy Accountants On OTT

Dead Brides, Sexy Accountants On OTT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.

From no grounds to Ranji final: Kerala cricket's rise

From no grounds to Ranji final: Kerala cricket's rise

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Kerala advanced to their maiden Ranji Trophy final after clinching a dramatic two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat in the semi-finals on Friday.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

Spend Your Weekend With Kareena

Spend Your Weekend With Kareena

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Kareena's cop, Rajni's supercop and Samantha's spy, it's a star-studded week on OTT this time. Sukanya Verma lists your options on OTT this week.

Sathyan Anthikad scores again

Sathyan Anthikad scores again

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Bhagyadevatha, the latest social drama from Sathyan Anthikkad stable starring Jayaram and Kaniha, has an often-told story whose execution is superb.

Manju Warrier on a comeback trail?

Manju Warrier on a comeback trail?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

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

Gear up to welcome the Onam releases

Gear up to welcome the Onam releases

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Five big Mayalam films are going to release on the eve of Onam.

Prithviraj's film Celluloid comes under controversy

Prithviraj's film Celluloid comes under controversy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Former Chief Minister K Karunakaran's followers vehemently attacked the director for misrepresenting the facts.

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

BIG Malayalam releases, coming this Eid!

BIG Malayalam releases, coming this Eid!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Which Malayalam film will you watch this week?

'You're Going To See A New Shahid'

'You're Going To See A New Shahid'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

'Deva gave me the chance to push myself as an actor after a long time.'

Paritosh Uttam: Felt great to see my name on a movie poster

Paritosh Uttam: Felt great to see my name on a movie poster

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Author Paritosh Uttam talks about the successful adaption of his novel Dreams in Prussian Blue as a Malayalam film Artist.

'I love becoming somebody else'

'I love becoming somebody else'

Rediff.com12 May 2005

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week.

Kaniha to the 'moral police': Mind your own business!

Kaniha to the 'moral police': Mind your own business!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The lowdown from the south Indian film industry.

Flash: A big letdown

Flash: A big letdown

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Siby Malayil's new film, starring Mohanlal, is not worth a watch.

Panthayakozhi is a big let down

Panthayakozhi is a big let down

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Young Narain is projected as star material, but the subject matter lets him down.