The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1.5 crore in cash from the premises of a chit fund company owned by Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the Malayalam movie "L2: Empuraan", in connection with foreign exchange law violations. The searches were conducted at locations in Kozhikode, Kerala and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The ED alleged that the company collected subscription to chit funds from persons residing outside India without due permission and violated regulations framed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
While the USA also ended with seven medals, they edged ahead of India to take second place, courtesy of a higher gold-medal count.
Prithviraj Sukumaran WILL play Variankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji, a leader of the 1921 Malabar rebellion.
It's been a festive weekend, thanks to Raksha Bandhan as well as Onam!
In the final match between Mohol and Mahendra Gaikwad, the latter left the bout with 16 seconds remaining and later abused referees, for which he too was suspended by the controlling authority for three years.
Film folk came to cheer Zahan Kapoor and his Netflix series Black Warrant.
Lights, camera, ACTION, you'll find them in heaps on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists some interesting options.
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.
Kolewadi gram sabha in Maharashtra's Satara district has resolved to conduct future elections on ballot papers, becoming the second village in the state to pass a resolution against EVMs.
Vijayveer Sidhu won India's fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event in Buenos Aires.
The body of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader was found inside the party office at Usthi in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, a police officer said on Saturday.
A first look at the actor's latest Malayalam film of the same name.
How films under the YRF banner have fared at the box office in the last five years.
Prithviraj plays a stunt man while Yami Gautam makes her debut in the Malayalam film.
The Maharashtra Assembly elections saw a fierce contest between two coalitions and six major players. Despite securing over one lakh votes, 58 candidates lost the election. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Sharad Pawar suffered the most, with 22 candidates losing despite receiving over one lakh votes. Other prominent losing candidates included former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and senior Congress leaders Balasaheb Thorat and Dhiraj Deshmukh. The Mahayuti coalition, comprising the Shiv Sena, BJP, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, retained power by winning 230 out of 288 assembly seats.
Malayalam snippets: Get your low down on the Malayalam film industry.
A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.
The actor's latest Malayalam film stars National Award-winning actress, Priyamani and Meera Nandan.
The film is an entertainer based on the lives of seven gentlemen thieves.
The actor will be seen playing the role of a small-time real estate broker.
Check out the actor's latest Malayalam movie releasing this weekend.
Film folk celebrated Onam on Sunday, and wished their fans with heartfelt greetings and posted pictures on social media.
'It took us 14 years to get our story into theatres.'
Avan Chandiyude Makan starring Prithviraj is average. Veteran director Thulsidas in an effort to please all loses the gist and potential of subject.
Which film are *you* looking forward to?
The star actor and his wife welcomed their first child on September 8 this year.
Rajan will, however, continue to remain in jail in connection with other criminal cases.
'Mrs Gandhi had nothing to do in the day-to-day working of Dr Singh's government.' 'People say Mrs Gandhi's office used to give orders, which is nonsense.'
Latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.
While Prithviraj plays a stunt artiste in Heor, Yami will be playing a south Indian sensation star.
The actor shared the good news with his fans through his offical Facebook page.
Prithviraj's new Malayalam film directed by veteran Joshiy had promised an interesting premise but falls short of expectations.
A very good mix of movies and Web series arrives on OTT in January.
'More than the shooting dabbas which we take with us, it's about what's going in their school dabbas.'
The Congress in Maharashtra is in disarray. Prithviraj Chavan tried to clean up the party and its image, but there is a lack of faith in him within the party and outside, says N Suresh.
'I was mad, I was crazy to do something like that. I shouldn't have done it. I would never do it again.'
The film is set to open in theatres this December.
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