News for 'Malayalam cinema'

'Mohanlal Can Forego Anything To Give His Best'

'Mohanlal Can Forego Anything To Give His Best'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

What we see in him today is not just stardom, but the reflection of his sincerity, humility, and an artist who carries the fragrance of his roots, asserts K R Nayar, who has known the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner from their school and college days.

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma lists everything that's there on OTT this week.

'Shaji Karun Was The Last Real Master Filmmaker'

'Shaji Karun Was The Last Real Master Filmmaker'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'He was a tremendous artist of a very high order, gone too soon. He not only reshaped the visual language of Indian Cinema through his cinematography in Aravindan's films, Shaji sir gave us all a sense of direction through his mainstream work as a cameraman.'

Kamal Haasan's Malayalam comeback

Kamal Haasan's Malayalam comeback

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

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

Malayalam directors allege shabby treatment

Malayalam directors allege shabby treatment

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

'The festival is supporting only Bollywood and mainstream cinema,' they allege.

Malayalam actors Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim to wed

Malayalam actors Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim to wed

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The star couple will tie the knot in August this year

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.'

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

While super hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Simple, Sweet Swathi

Simple, Sweet Swathi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The actor who made her debut in Malayalam cinema with Pavi Caretaker, has a wardrobe full of gorgeous fits.

The TOP five Malayalam films so far

The TOP five Malayalam films so far

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Here are five successful Malayalam films that hit the screens in the first half of 2014.

Rekhachithram Review: Alternate History Saves The Day

Rekhachithram Review: Alternate History Saves The Day

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Rekhachitram is the latest in an assembly line of films that use the period setting and mythic allure of the past to drive home the suspense of relatively straightforward genre stories, notes Arjun Menon.

The 5 WORST Malayalam Films

The 5 WORST Malayalam Films

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

We list Malayalam cinema's worst films of 2015.

'Food for media': Suresh Gopi on #MeToo in Mollywood

'Food for media': Suresh Gopi on #MeToo in Mollywood

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The actor-politician however, said they should not try to destroy such a huge industry like cinema.

L2: Empuraan Trailer Looks Exciting!

L2: Empuraan Trailer Looks Exciting!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Empuraan promises a world of geo-political intrigue, drug wars and action spectacle all rolled into one, observes Arjun Menon.

Malayalam films to dominate at IFFI

Malayalam films to dominate at IFFI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Among the 24 feature films chosen for the Indian Panorama section in IFFI 7 of them are Malayalam films.

The Top Malayalam Actors of 2012

The Top Malayalam Actors of 2012

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Fahadh Faasil tops the list with his brilliant performances in 22 Female Kottayam, Diamond Necklace

Bhoomi Malayalam salutes women

Bhoomi Malayalam salutes women

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Through his films, National award winning director T V Chandran has handled many relevant social issues, like few others do.

The Top Malayalam Commercial Hits of 2013

The Top Malayalam Commercial Hits of 2013

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Here's looking at five Malayalam films that made the biggest impact at the box office.

Ramzan proves lucky for Malayalam films

Ramzan proves lucky for Malayalam films

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

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

Check out the Malayalam releases this week

Check out the Malayalam releases this week

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

It's quite to be a tough fight this week.

No power group exists in film industry, claims Mammootty

No power group exists in film industry, claims Mammootty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

He said that the police were vigorously investigating the complaints of sexual harassment and abuse raised by several women, so let the agency carry on with its probe honestly.

Malayalam actor Prithviraj to romance Rani Mukerji

Malayalam actor Prithviraj to romance Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

New films galore in Malayalam

New films galore in Malayalam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

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

MeToo in Mollywood: Director Ranjith booked for 'raping' male actor

MeToo in Mollywood: Director Ranjith booked for 'raping' male actor

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

A second case for a sexual offence has been registered against director Ranjith on a complaint by a male actor in Kozhikode, police said on Saturday.

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Separate cases have been registered in Kerala against popular Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following an allegation raised by a female actor that they had sexually assaulted her, police said on Thursday. Multiple FIRs have been registered against many high profile Malayalam film personalities following allegations of sexual harassment against various directors and actors in the wake of revelations in the Justice K Hema Committee report. In a Facebook post, the woman actor had said, 'I am writing to report a series of incidents of physical and verbal abuse I suffered at the hands of 1 Mukesh 2 Maniyan Pilla Raju, 3 Idavela Babu, 4 Jayasoorya (Jayasurya), 5 adv Chandrasekaran, 6 production controller Noble and Vichu, in the Malayalam film industry.'

Narivetta Review: Tovino Thomas Is Exceptional

Narivetta Review: Tovino Thomas Is Exceptional

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Narivetta takes its cue from real-life incidents and fictionalises the ordeal through the experiences of a young cop caught in the crossfire between the police and tribals up in arms, notes Arjun Menon.

Four Malayalam films to release this Onam

Four Malayalam films to release this Onam

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Mr.Marumakan, Friday, Thappana and Run Baby Run are all set to release this festive season.

Low-key Christmas for Malayalam film industry

Low-key Christmas for Malayalam film industry

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Fans will have to settle down for Tees Maar Khan or Toonpur Ka Superrhero.

Malayalam actor Jagathy Sreekumar recovering

Malayalam actor Jagathy Sreekumar recovering

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The actor was injured in a road accident recently.

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

As pressure mounted, the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front seemed to be supporting Mukesh, taking a cautious wait-and-watch stance.

Malayalam film industry deep in crisis

Malayalam film industry deep in crisis

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

The high production costs and the low returns have mounted pressure on Malayalam filmmakers

'I won't be able to do this again'

'I won't be able to do this again'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

'It took us 14 years to get our story into theatres.'

'Victim Might Be A Stranger But She Needs Our Support'

'Victim Might Be A Stranger But She Needs Our Support'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'Abuse, asking for sexual favours, and expecting women to compromise to gain a foothold or accelerate their careers exist in every field. Why is a woman alone expected to go through the grind?'

The Top Malayalam Actors of 2011

The Top Malayalam Actors of 2011

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

National Award winner Salim Kumar tops the list.

Malayalam actress Shakeela to turn director

Malayalam actress Shakeela to turn director

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

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

First Look: London Dreams in Malayalam

First Look: London Dreams in Malayalam

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Two successful directors of Malayalam cinema -- Diphan and Shaji Kailas -- are going to direct London Dreams together.

The Top five Malayalam films of 2012

The Top five Malayalam films of 2012

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

We take a look at the year's finest films from Malayalam cinema!

Four Malayalam films to release this Christmas

Four Malayalam films to release this Christmas

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Four major films fight it out at the box office this Christmas season.

Check out the Malayalam releases this week

Check out the Malayalam releases this week

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Two films Amen and 3 Dots are set to release on the eve of summer vacation.

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The media is portraying the Malayalam film industry as the worst place, but that's not true.'