News for 'Malayalam cinema'

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.

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Holidays turn into horror, Bhansali brand of razzmatazz and tons more on OTT this week.

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.

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.

Exciting Malayalam releases this weekend!

Exciting Malayalam releases this weekend!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Take your pick!

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.

Tovino Thomas Tells The 'Real Kerala Story'

Tovino Thomas Tells The 'Real Kerala Story'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'This movie is not a reminder of the disaster we went through. It's a reminder of how we survived it.'

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Priyamani talks about her debut Kannada film Raam.

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.

The Women We Loved In 2024

The Women We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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!

'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.

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.

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

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'This is the best time to do a pan-Indian film.'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

My Top Films Of 2024

My Top Films Of 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

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.

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.