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Oru Black and White Kudumbam loses the plot

Oru Black and White Kudumbam loses the plot

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Oru Black and White Kudumbam directed by Shaiju Anthikad starring Kalabhavan Mani, Jayasurya and Bhama is a family film that begins promisingly enough but ends up being an underachiever.

Mammootty@75: His 10 Best Detective Dramas

Mammootty@75: His 10 Best Detective Dramas

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

From Yavanika to The Truth, these 10 Mammootty films prove that the superstar has always had a nose for gripping mysteries and unforgettable investigators.

Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil Review: A Promising Dramedy That Derails Near the End

Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil Review: A Promising Dramedy That Derails Near the End

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Ratheesh Balakrishna Poduval's latest film Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil (Under Mysterious Circumstances), showcases both his directorial strengths and inconsistencies, starting as a compelling tale of brotherhood before shifting awkwardly into a psychological study.

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

From Mohanlal's commanding act in Company to Dulquer Salmaan's chilling turn in Chup, these Malayalam stars proved they could shine far beyond Mollywood.

Chaithania Prakash's Chatpata Style

Chaithania Prakash's Chatpata Style

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The young actor proves she can sizzle both on and off screen.

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

No author in the Malayalam literary canon has influenced and profoundly changed the way normal people interact with each other than the ever-relevant, eclectic yet elusive body of work left behind by MT Vasudevan Nair, notes Arjun Menon.

It's Jayasurya's show all the way this Onam

It's Jayasurya's show all the way this Onam

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Jayasurya's Onam release is Oru Black & White Kudumbam directed by Shyju Anthikkad. Bhama and Vinayaprasad play the female leads and Kalabhavan Mani is Jayasurya's father.

Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Want To Tell Stories

Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Want To Tell Stories

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Arjun Menon gives us a preview of what the Manorathangal series will offer us.

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

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.

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Vijayakanth was unwell for quite some time and his wife Premalatha took over the reins of the party days ago.

Is Priya Prakash copying Deepika Padukone?

Is Priya Prakash copying Deepika Padukone?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The newcomer wore a black and gold dress similar to the one Deepika had worn to the Oscars' party in 2017.

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What does Udhayanidhi's induction as minister mean? For the DMK, it indicates the future course, direction and leadership. It is continuity with change, and change with continuity, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

PIX: Fashion lessons from Hansika Motwani

PIX: Fashion lessons from Hansika Motwani

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The stunning actress will be seen in Aranmanai, set for release this Friday, September 19.

Remaking Srinivasan's Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala

Remaking Srinivasan's Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

Of course, director Thankar Bachan has not made any such confession yet.

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Once Mohanlal's ever-swelling entourage grasped his enormous worth, once it realized that the innate Mohanlal appeal could be profited from, it set about to exploit, to make uproars, to create the Mohanlal brand.' 'And he wasn't meant to be a brand. He was meant to be an artist, a tireless explorer of the unique seas inside him,' asserts Sreehari Nair.

Kamal Haasan launches party, names it 'Makkal Needhi Maiam'

Kamal Haasan launches party, names it 'Makkal Needhi Maiam'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

"I am not your leader, I am your tool.. this gathering is full of leaders," he said moments before announcing the party's name that roughly translates to "Centre for People's Justice."

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

'Neruppa da, Kabali da.' Rajini sets the screen afire

'Neruppa da, Kabali da.' Rajini sets the screen afire

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Superstar Rajinikanth needs a box-office hit after two successive flops in Kochchadaiyaan and Lingaa, both 2014. Yet, Kabali is being projected as if the fans need the film, and the Tamil film industry needs it even more, says N Sathiya Moorthy.