Prathichaya has timely ideas and an interesting moral core, but is weighed down by dated storytelling, predictable plotting, and uneven performances, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.
'The audience's ability to connect with the character is what truly matters. For example, in my previous film Kanakam Kamini Kalaham, I played a husband with deep-seated feelings of inferiority. I would take up any role that offers me the scope to perform.'
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.
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Amala Paul plays the title role of an introvert girl living in a working women's hostel.
Latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.
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A look at the seven Malayalam films that scored in the first half of 2016!
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As Bethlehem Kudumba Unit reaches JioHotstar and Premalu remake reaches theatres, we rank Girish A D's films from good to awesome.
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai has the makings of a fascinating existential fable, but Ram's surreal experiment gets lost in its own muddled storytelling.
'They felt familiar and real. At the same time, people wanted to share this experience with their loved ones.'
New seasons, long-delayed films and regional blockbusters make this week's exciting line-up on OTT.
From Joggers Park to De De Pyaar De, these films dared to make the age gap between their unlikely lovers part of the story rather than something to quietly ignore.
A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit offers a delightful and charming cinematic experience, blending trademark humour with a sweet, unconventional love story, gushes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
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From timeless classics to modern favourites, these 10 Malayalam songs capture the colour, warmth and togetherness of Onam like few others can.
Sarvam Maya banks on its leading man, Nivin Pauly, who grasps at straws and makes the improbable scenes work with his charm, notes Arjun Menon.
This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of content, including the Malayalam rom-com Bethlehem Kudumba Unit and the spy thriller Sardar 2, alongside international offerings like East of Eden and Death of a Unicorn.
From Ustad Hotel to Salute, these Dulquer Salmaan Malayalam films prove why his homecoming with I'm Game is worth celebrating.
August is going to be a special month for Bollywood, thanks to the Independence Day weekend, which will see a couple of big releases.
From Mollywood Times to Mohiniyattam, these black comedies from South Cinema prove that the darkest humour can also deliver the sharpest entertainment.
We celebrate Mammootty's 75th birthday by revisiting blockbusters that shaped his superstar image without compromising his brilliance as an actor.
Nivin Pauly is very proud of his latest release, Malayalee From India.
A treat awaits for people of all ages on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options for the week, right here.
If Khalifa: The Ruler continues to bleed at the box office, the odds of a big-budget sequel materialising drop to practically zero. The harsh reality of franchise filmmaking is incredibly simple: If the 'ruler' fails to conquer, absolutely no one is going to care about the 'legacy', no matter how many superstars you cram onto a poster.
''We are moving through a challenging period, especially bringing the crowd back to cinemas.'
From Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S S Rajamouli to Sundar C and Ayan Mukerji, these 15 filmmakers took a wild detour from their comfort zones, with wildly different results.
Kartik is a 'mood'... Ishaan's inspired by Travolta... Ankita's celebrating...
It's raining sequels on OTT this week, but that's not all. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.
Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.
Geethu Mohandas's third film will look at gangsterism from a female gaze.
A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.
Audiences will have three film-Thattathin Marayathu, Simhasanam and Naughty Professor to choose from this Friday.
