News for 'Malayalam'

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Shahana Goswami's Santosh has been shortlisted for the best foreign film Oscars.

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I have always looked at people and said, 'You just have to accept. You just have to love. You just have to let this person be and the trouble would be less.' 'But we keep complicating things, and that is the tragedy -- our desire not to understand.'

Marathi, Bengali among 5 languages to get classical tag

Marathi, Bengali among 5 languages to get classical tag

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved conferring the status of classical language on Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages.

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

With its age-old fascination for education, southern states have done better than the North. Start-ups, IT hubs, and industry majors setting up shop have changed the face of the South. Nearly 79% of global offices set up by international conglomerates in India are in the South. Almost 46% of tech unicorns are from the South. The GDP per person in the South is 4.2 times higher than the North. None of these indicators can be ignored by any central government, whatever the political compulsions, notes Ramesh Menon.

Darshana's Best Accessory Is...

Darshana's Best Accessory Is...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The actor loves modelling her beautiful saris.

Guess Who This Actress Is?

Guess Who This Actress Is?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Sanya becomes a Mrs... Nimrat attends Diljit's concert... Plabita pouts...

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'

Tamil actor Parthiban makes Malayalam debut

Tamil actor Parthiban makes Malayalam debut

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

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

Movies COMING UP In September

Movies COMING UP In September

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

It's going to be a party on OTT this September, with a string of interesting releases but the theatre scene looks bare.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

I'd Have Lost My Life If I Made Films'

I'd Have Lost My Life If I Made Films'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'If I had continued staying in Kerala and making films, I would have probably lost my life.' 'I am no longer a film-maker.'

The Top Malayalam directors of 2010

The Top Malayalam directors of 2010

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Shaji N Karun tops the list. Check out who else made the list.

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'

Top Malayalam films of 2009

Top Malayalam films of 2009

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Here is a look at six films which impressed us.

Malayalam film producer Vijay Babu booked after actress accuses him of rape

Malayalam film producer Vijay Babu booked after actress accuses him of rape

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Well-known Malayalam producer-actor Vijay Babu has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a female actor and disclosing the survivor's identity through a Facebook Live session.

Malayalam cinema goes through rough times

Malayalam cinema goes through rough times

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The satellite rights are the hefty amount paid by TV channels to producers for the right to show the film for the next 99 years.

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'A lot of people are famous. But for how long will you be there?' 'It changes after every three days of release, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.'

MeToo in Mollywood: Actor Nivin Pauly booked for rape; denies charges

MeToo in Mollywood: Actor Nivin Pauly booked for rape; denies charges

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

An officer of Oonnukal police station, where the FIR under Section 376 of the IPC was registered, said that there are six accused, including a woman, in the case.

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

99 And Seven Decimal Points

99 And Seven Decimal Points

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and corporations?' 'What kind of political and social choices would such minds make?' asks Shyam G Menon.

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.

'You're Always On Your Toes. Things May Change Anytime'

'You're Always On Your Toes. Things May Change Anytime'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'You have to be good in your project that's releasing today for you to be working on something tomorrow. That will always be the case.'

Oscars: Why Laapataa Ladies Was Selected

Oscars: Why Laapataa Ladies Was Selected

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'Everyone should understand that Laapataa Ladies is not the only best film in India.' 'It is one of the best films out of these 29 entries.'

This Anarkali Is Stylishly Playful

This Anarkali Is Stylishly Playful

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Meet Anarkali Marikar, the leading lady of Malayalam's first sci-fi mockumentary, Gaganachari.

Legendary Malayalam actor Thilakan passes away

Legendary Malayalam actor Thilakan passes away

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

The legendary actor passed away in the wee hours following cardiac arrest. He was 77.

A busy weekend for Malayalam films

A busy weekend for Malayalam films

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Four Malayalam films along with one Hindi and Telugu films are set to release.

Sanya: This One's For You, Mumma

Sanya: This One's For You, Mumma

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

At the special screening of Mrs, Sanya wore a kurta designed by her mother, Renu Malhotra, and wrote an heartfelt letter to her mother.

Three Malayalam releases this week!

Three Malayalam releases this week!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Mohanlal's Koothara, Anoop Menon's Angry Babies and Indrajith's Naku Penta Naku Taka will release this week.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

The Big Disappointments of Malayalam Cinema

The Big Disappointments of Malayalam Cinema

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

These Malayalam films failed to impress the audience.

BIG Malayalam releases, coming this Eid!

BIG Malayalam releases, coming this Eid!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Which Malayalam film will you watch this week?

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun donate for Wayanad relief

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun donate for Wayanad relief

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

In a post on X, Chiranjeevi on Sunday expressed anguish over the loss of life due to the landslides in Kerala, adding he and his son-"RRR" star Ram Charan were donating Rs 1 crore to the CMDRF.

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

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.

Top Malayalam Film Directors of the Year

Top Malayalam Film Directors of the Year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Here's looking at the best Malayalam directors who called the shots in 2011.

Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch

Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma asks you to brace yourself for an out-of-body-experience on OTT this Diwali week.

How Janhvi's Boyfriend Reacted To Dheere Dheere

How Janhvi's Boyfriend Reacted To Dheere Dheere

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Janhvi Kapoor has impressed everyone with her dance moves in the new song, Dheere Dheere, from her new film, Devara: Part 1, starring NTR Jr.

Nithya Menen banned from Malayalam films?

Nithya Menen banned from Malayalam films?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

The event that apparently triggered the notice and ban rumours happened during the shooting of director T K Rajeev Kumar's Tatsamayam Oru Penkutty, in which Nithya plays the heroine.

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

IIFA Awards, the three-day award gala, returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the third consecutive year and will be held from September 27 to 29.