News for 'Malayalam cinema'

Kavya gets busy

Kavya gets busy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

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

Collector sticks to the tried and tested formula

Collector sticks to the tried and tested formula

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The movie is a typical one man taking on the corrupt system role with nothing original to speak of.

It's raining Malayalam movies this Bakri Id

It's raining Malayalam movies this Bakri Id

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Here is a look at the movies that are expected to hit the theatres this weekend.

Ritu does not disappoint

Ritu does not disappoint

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The new Malayalam venture by seasoned director Shyamaprasad with a bunch of newcomers set against the backdrop IT industry lives up to the hype.

Review: Banking Hours 10 to 4 is a waste of time

Review: Banking Hours 10 to 4 is a waste of time

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The film fails to connect with the audience.

Vikram Review

Vikram Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

With ample whistle podu moments, Vikram is a macho blockbuster that shouldn't be missed, applauds Divya Nair.

Blessy to collaborate with Mohanlal again

Blessy to collaborate with Mohanlal again

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

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

Kamal Haasan's Papanasam is a remake of Mohanlal's Drishyam

Kamal Haasan's Papanasam is a remake of Mohanlal's Drishyam

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The taut screenplay, unusual story and edge of the seat moments made the film an unforgettable experience for viewers.

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Celebrate the weekend with Shah Rukh Khan and more on OTT.

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sreehari Nair reviews Ayyappanum Koshiyum.

Prithviraj: People outside Kerala know I exist

Prithviraj: People outside Kerala know I exist

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Prithviraj, the next superstar of Malayalam film indusry gets candid.

Review: Makante Achan disappoints

Review: Makante Achan disappoints

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Makante Achan directed V M Vinu has the distinction of bringing together the father son duo of Sreenivasan and Vineeth Sreenivasan for the first time on the big screen. Other than that there is very little to cheer about in this Malayalam film.

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

There are hundreds of fan clubs -- in Jalgaon, Beed, Chennai, Kolkata, Akola, Yavatmal, Bengaluru, Sitamarhi, New York, Canada, Nigeria etc. Every Indian city/town or a major country has a fan club for the man whose fan base has been estimated at 3.5 billion by Time Magazine.

Nothing original about Karyasthan

Nothing original about Karyasthan

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

Dileep's hundredth appearance as an actor on the big screen directed by newcomer Thomson and scripted by his trusted team of UdayKrishna and Sibi K Thomas fails to entice the viewer and leaves a feeling that he deserved better.

'I am here because cinema is my passion'

'I am here because cinema is my passion'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Actor turned director Vineeth Kumar talks about his directorial debut and his passion for films

It's Jayasurya's show all the way this Onam

It's Jayasurya's show all the way this Onam

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Jayasurya's Onam release is Oru Black & White Kudumbam directed by Shyju Anthikkad. Bhama and Vinayaprasad play the female leads and Kalabhavan Mani is Jayasurya's father.

Want SEXY Richa on your desk?

Want SEXY Richa on your desk?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Richa glams up for a calendar shoot, and she sure looks HOT!

It's remake season in Telugu cinema

It's remake season in Telugu cinema

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Hindi films like Oh My God and Aashiqui-2 are being remade in Telugu.

What is on Kartik-Kriti's plate?

What is on Kartik-Kriti's plate?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Kajol goes to Vaishnodevi... NTR Jr and Ram Charan shoot in Mumbai... Esha meets up with Rafa Nadal...

Exciting Malayalam releases this weekend!

Exciting Malayalam releases this weekend!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Take your pick!

Ten directors, one film

Ten directors, one film

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Well, such an experiment is all set to happen in Malayalam cinema soon.

Review: Janakan is promising

Review: Janakan is promising

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The Malayalam movie starring Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi works if we can ignore the blemishes.

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.

Get A Taste Of Nayanthara On OTT

Get A Taste Of Nayanthara On OTT

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Stories of friendship, former life and fights against the system dominate the OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Priyamani talks about her debut Kannada film Raam.

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

Oru Black and White Kudumbam loses the plot

Oru Black and White Kudumbam loses the plot

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Oru Black and White Kudumbam directed by Shaiju Anthikad starring Kalabhavan Mani, Jayasurya and Bhama is a family film that begins promisingly enough but ends up being an underachiever.

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Never before in history have Cannes and its sidebars found space for eight Indian, or India-themed, films.

Review: One Way Ticket

Review: One Way Ticket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

One Way Ticket, Prithviraj's new film directed by Bipin Prabhakar has nothing new to offer. The only bright spot is the guest appearance of Mammootty, who plays himself.

A K Lohithadas (1955-2009): Tribute to a legend

A K Lohithadas (1955-2009): Tribute to a legend

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

This legendary writer-director will be remembered forever for his fantastic films in Malayalam.

Review: A no show Magic Lamp

Review: A no show Magic Lamp

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Magic Lamp directed by Haridas was languishing in the cans for years at last made it to the theatres. Other than Jayaram's four roles it has nothing to boast about.

'Kamal Haasan is the best we've got'

'Kamal Haasan is the best we've got'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Malayalam actor Jayasurya talks about his idol and what sharing screen with the Tamil actor means to him.

What SRK's Billo Barber is all about

What SRK's Billo Barber is all about

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

We have all heard about Shah Rukh Khan's new film, Billo Barber, to be directed by Priyadarshan. The director dips into the pool of Malayalam cinema for inspiration once again. This time, he picks last year's hit, Kadha Parayumbol, starring Sreenivasan and Mammootty.

Enjoy 2 Harihar Nagar!

Enjoy 2 Harihar Nagar!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

2 Harihar Nagar, Lal's first venture as an independent writer-director starring Mukesh, Siddique, Jagadeesh and Asokan takes us back to the good old days of mimicry films.

Bharya Swamtham Suhruthu is not impressive

Bharya Swamtham Suhruthu is not impressive

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

The Malayalam film directed by veteran Venu Nagavally maybe praised for its unusual casting of Jagathy Sreekumar and Uravashi in a social drama. But, it does not do justice to their calibre.

Aayirathil Oruvan: Old world charm

Aayirathil Oruvan: Old world charm

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Aayirathil Oruvan, directed by Sibi Malayil and written by T A Razak starring Kalabhavan Mani and Sujatha is a social drama worth a watch to feel the old world charm if not for anything else.

Kangaroo tests your patience

Kangaroo tests your patience

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Prithviraj's new film is like a telly soap. It could have been a good film if it had been well-edited.

Suresh Gopi can't save Pathaka

Suresh Gopi can't save Pathaka

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Royal tragedies, loony vampires, nuclear disasters, scoop hunters becoming the story, all that and more on OTT this week.

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The lyrical beauty of the songs, the exceptional frames that bind beauty and poetry make Neelavelicham a near-perfect tribute to the legendary writer who marvelled at imperfection and despised grammar as much as he hated his writing being edited, observes Divya Nair.