News for 'Malayalam cinema'

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'If you ask me where I want my career to go, I have been saying this for a long time: I want to do a K-drama. I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.'

Kya Kool Hai Hum Director Sangeeth Sivan Passes Away

Kya Kool Hai Hum Director Sangeeth Sivan Passes Away

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Kya Kool Hai Hum Director was undergoing treatment for urinary infection at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. On Wednesday, he suffered a cardiac arrest, his brother Sanjeev Sivan confirmed.

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

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...

'Chotta Mumbai is a fun film'

'Chotta Mumbai is a fun film'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Director Anwar Rasheed talks about his new film, starring Mohanlal.

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.

Review: Neelakasham Pachakkadal Chuvanna Bhoomi is impressive

Review: Neelakasham Pachakkadal Chuvanna Bhoomi is impressive

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The movie may prove to be another turning point in the recent new wave Malayalam cinema.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Take your pick from these four releases.

How Kadha Parayumbol came to

How Kadha Parayumbol came to

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

In conversation with the talented Malayalam scriptwriter on the Mammootty starrer.

Calcutta News is exhausting

Calcutta News is exhausting

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Blessy's latest offering starring Dileep and Meera Jasmine is a departure from his usual style of stories that focus on the nuclear family. This film he claimed to be a combination of a love story and a thriller leaves you numb by the time it ends.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Nivin Pauly unveils his Jacobinte Swargarajyam look

Nivin Pauly unveils his Jacobinte Swargarajyam look

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Nothing mattered to Rajesh Pillai, other than movies

Nothing mattered to Rajesh Pillai, other than movies

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'Rajesh Pillai was a child at heart, crying at the sight of an injection syringe or making a fuss over the number of pills he was made to pop.'

Prithviraj starrer is average

Prithviraj starrer is average

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Avan Chandiyude Makan starring Prithviraj is average. Veteran director Thulsidas in an effort to please all loses the gist and potential of subject.

Mammootty's Kayyoppu is worth watching

Mammootty's Kayyoppu is worth watching

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Writer-director Ranjith gets subtle with his latest effort.

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

'I have failed drastically in a few films'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'I am not a future guy.' 'I just owe it to my audience here.' 'I never want them to wonder why this guy did this role.' 'Even for my bad films, I want them to think that he was trying at least.'

Why Prithviraj didn't want a chat with Ayushmann

Why Prithviraj didn't want a chat with Ayushmann

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'I did not have a chat with Ayushmann Khurrana.' 'We didn't have that session nor did I want one.' 'I believe in doing work by myself.'

Hyderabad remembers Sridevi

Hyderabad remembers Sridevi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The Telugu film industry remembers one of its own.

Vijay, Vijay, Vijay, Vijay: Just Who is Who?

Vijay, Vijay, Vijay, Vijay: Just Who is Who?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Nah, we're not taking about Amitabh Bachchan's favourite onscreen characters.

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.

'Stories are universal'

'Stories are universal'

Rediff.com13 May 2021

'Any language I know or character I can convincingly portray is an opportunity, immaterial of which industry it's in.'

Vidyasagar comes to his own in Tamil films

Vidyasagar comes to his own in Tamil films

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Composer Vidyasagar is the rare South Indian to compose for a Hollywood film

Lal Jose's Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal releases today

Lal Jose's Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal releases today

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Director Lal Jose is teaming up with actor Dileep for the seventh time in Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prithviraj, Jayasurya and Indrajith team up for Amar Akbar Anthony

Prithviraj, Jayasurya and Indrajith team up for Amar Akbar Anthony

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema!