From Kottayam Kunjachan to Unda, here are 10 Mammootty films that prove the megastar can be every bit as entertaining as he is intense.
From timeless classics to modern favourites, these 10 Malayalam songs capture the colour, warmth and togetherness of Onam like few others can.
From Yavanika to The Truth, these 10 Mammootty films prove that the superstar has always had a nose for gripping mysteries and unforgettable investigators.
Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar is a gripping cat-and-mouse game that benefits from smart writing.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite in Priyadarshan's dark thriller Haiwaan where Kumar portrays a psychopathic villain and Khan a visually impaired hero.
We celebrate Mammootty's 75th birthday by revisiting blockbusters that shaped his superstar image without compromising his brilliance as an actor.
From tender romances to deeply conflicted relationships, these 10 films showcase Mammootty's softer, more vulnerable side at its most memorable.
From Ustad Hotel to Salute, these Dulquer Salmaan Malayalam films prove why his homecoming with I'm Game is worth celebrating.
From Manavalan to Kannan Srank, a tribute to the unforgettable Salim Kumar who made generations of Malayalis laugh with his signature humour.
Beginning his career as a theatre artiste, he entered the Malayalam movie world in 1978 in G Aravindan's movie Thambu. The actor handled many versatile roles in a remarkable career.
A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.
'I will miss you, dear Venu. You reached the pinnacle with your talent,' recalls K Kunhikrishnan who knew the legendary actor well.
Poornima Indrajith, who acted with Nedumudi Venu in the daily soap Oomakkuyil for three years, shares lovely memories of the legendary actor, who passed into the ages on October 11.
Arjun Menon gives us a preview of what the Manorathangal series will offer us.
'Your body of work and your expertise over the craft will forever be research material for generations to come!'
'His passing affects us so much as we feel we lost not just an actor but a part of us!'
Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new generation of uninitiated viewers, who can familiarise themselves with his rich body of work and hope to learn a thing or two about life in all its messy grandeur and flawed imperfections, notes Arjun Menon.
'He was truly an athulya abhinaya pratibha (exceptionally talented actor),' director Fazil tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com, as he mourns his friend's loss.
'Women use acting as a way to protect themselves.'
'In the whole of my career, some ten-twenty characters might have really satisfied me.'
'An actor should learn to separate the actor and the character.' 'Me the actor and me the character should never intermingle.'
'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'
The film bears its weight largely on Mohanlal's shoulders who mostly looks tired and old as he delivers his flat, unmemorable lines trying to look passionate, observes Divya Nair.
Swara Bhasker says Nil Battey Sannata changed her life!
North 24 Kaatham is a sure winner for Fahadh Faasil.
Mammootty plays a prisoner in the film, who is serving a sentence for double homicide.
Rather than watching Aamayum Muyalum, the DVDs of Priyadarshan's old films would be a better option.
Saptamasree Taskaraha is an enjoyable comic thriller, says Paresh C Palicha.
The film is an entertainer based on the lives of seven gentlemen thieves.
Writer-director Dr Biju's Aakashathinte Niram, was recently shown in the competition section at the festival.
Oppam is a must watch, raves Paresh C Palicha.
The actor is called Thampan Tharakan in the film and belongs to a traditionally wealthy family.
The cast also includes The cast also includes Fahadh Faasil, Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, Salim Kumar and Aparna Nair.
Dr Biju talks about the chances of his film at the Oscars.
The actor will be seen playing a paid worker who takes part in political processions.
Namitha Pramod talks about making her debut in Kannada films.
Prithviraj plays a stunt man while Yami Gautam makes her debut in the Malayalam film.
Nivin Pauly along with Nedumudi Venu and Namitha Pramod will be seen in the film.
Most of the actors in the film seem to be sleepwalking through their parts.
The Malayalam film may change the fortunes of its team.
