News for 'Malayalam cinema'

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.

'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.'

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.

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!

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'Women, come out and speak.'

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.

#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.'

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.

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!

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".

'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.'

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.'

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.

BIG Malayalam releases, coming this Eid!

BIG Malayalam releases, coming this Eid!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Which Malayalam film will you watch this week?

'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.

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.