News for 'Malayalam cinema'

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.

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.

Now, Watch Kill On OTT

Now, Watch Kill On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Fast, furious and fashionable, it's all there on OTT this week. Here's the action-packed menu.

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.

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.

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!

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

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Lawyers flooded the courtroom of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to witness the proceedings as one special guest -- Aamir Khan -- was seated in the front row.

'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.

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.'

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.

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.'

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

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.

Review: Vettaiyan Is Massy And How!

Review: Vettaiyan Is Massy And How!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Despite its minor flaws, lack of logic, and lecture-style moral narrative, Vettaiyan should be enjoyed in a theatre amid Rajini fans and their wolf whistles, endorses Divya Nair.

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.

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.

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.'

'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.

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.

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...

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.

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

Hyderabad remembers Sridevi

Hyderabad remembers Sridevi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The Telugu film industry remembers one of its own.

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

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'

'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.'

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!

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.

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.

'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.'