A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.
The director, who gave memorable hits in Tamil and Malayalam, was 70 and passed away in his sleep following a cardiac arrest, his wife Amala Pothen said.
The 10th edition of South Indian International Awards took place in Bengaluru over the weekend.
'I was studying for my grade 10 examinations and shooting for Balika Vadhu at the same time. That's when I got the script of Uyyala Jampala. So I was carrying my Physics book in my hand and the script in the other!' Avika Gor takes on Telugu cinema.
Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.
With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.
Salaar looks like a solid treat for action junkies, notes Mayur Sanap.
'Family is the most important thing in a society.' 'That's why I am always thinking about family and society. I want it to be better.'
From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.
Nithya Menen talks about going from Malayalam to Telugu with Ala Modalaindi.
Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.
Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.
What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Get your lowdown of what's happening in Malayalam cinema right here!
The south actress is excited about her new film Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini.
From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.
'I grew up in an environment which is very submissive and conservative. People would judge you if you wore a short skirt.' 'I made my way up from there to Mumbai and landed a big song Aila Re Aila with a huge star like Akshay Kumar.'
A look at the seven Malayalam films that scored in the first half of 2016!
Joginder Tuteja looks at southern directors who started with a big bang in Bollywood.
Salute explores narratives of police brutality and unethical practices, power-hungry politicians who will stop at nothing and the helplessness of innocent victims of crime, observes Divya Nair.
Sci-fiction buffs rejoice, there's much spectacle to behold on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.
Which film are *YOU* looking forward to?
Priyadarshan has made some of the best comedies in Hindi cinema, but the director says it none of it would have been possible without the cult success of Hera Pheri which completed 20 years on March 31.
'Thanks to OTT, our work is now seen by all.' 'Every movie is getting recognition from not just India, but from all over the world.'
Ahead of his film Selfiee, which releases on Friday, Akshay Kumar broke the Guinness World Record for the Most Selfies taken in three minutes at a promotional event in Mumbai.
Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema!
South Indian cinema's biggest superstars rock the show on OTT. Sukanya Verma gives us some recommendations for the week.
Catherine Tresa talks about herself, her forthcoming film Chamak Challo, and the whole experience of working in it.
Here's looking at the newest batch of hot guys who are quickly consolidating their positions as heartthrobs.
What follows is essentially a long scene set in a single location, and you watch in amazement as the scene grows into one of Indian cinema's funniest and most spectacular pieces of sustained craftsmanship, accumulating emotional power and subtext, growing wings and claws, becoming its own beast, applauds Sreehari Nair.
'What The Kerala Story is trying to do is take the fake hate propaganda which we saw earlier only on WhatsApp to the big screen now.'
Last weekend seemed to be dedicated to awards for style and talent.
'What's beautiful now about India is that we are discovering so much more about each other, our stories and micro culture.'
Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.
The story which is set in a hospital named Apothecary highlights some social issues.
We saw the big hits of Tamil cinema. Now it's time to look at the flops.
'We lost the brightest shining star in our constellation. You made us laugh till we cried.'
In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.
