News for 'Suresh Gopi'

Kerala Elections: 'Some CPM Leaders Are Islamophobic'

Kerala Elections: 'Some CPM Leaders Are Islamophobic'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

'The BJP and its allies can decide the fate of many candidates.'

'Like Karna, Modiji Is guarding Bharat's Izzat'

'Like Karna, Modiji Is guarding Bharat's Izzat'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Movie star-Minister Suresh Gopi visited Thane over the weekend to campaign for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra.

Drone Unveiled to Tranquilise Violent Elephants

Drone Unveiled to Tranquilise Violent Elephants

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A drone designed to tranquilise violent elephants without close human contact has been unveiled, marking a significant advancement in using indigenous UAV technology for mitigating human-wildlife conflict.

Congress Leader Alleges Vijayan is Appeasing Modi and Shah

Congress Leader Alleges Vijayan is Appeasing Modi and Shah

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Congress leader V D Satheesan has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of targeting Rahul Gandhi to curry favour with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging blackmail and compromised investigations.

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'

'BJP Will Win A Few Seats In Kerala'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'The BJP is pouring in money so that only BJP candidates are visible everywhere.' 'If the Congress does not win this time, its survival itself will be a problem...'

13 killed in blast at fireworks unit ahead of Thrissur Pooram

13 killed in blast at fireworks unit ahead of Thrissur Pooram

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Thrissur, Kerala, has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred as the unit was preparing crackers for the upcoming Thrissur Pooram festival.

BJP's minister calls Indira Gandhi 'mother of India'

BJP's minister calls Indira Gandhi 'mother of India'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Wednesday described former PM Indira Gandhi as the 'mother of India' and late Congress Chief Minister K Karunakaran as a 'courageous administrator'.

SIR effect or anti-incumbency? Kerala sees high turnout

SIR effect or anti-incumbency? Kerala sees high turnout

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Kerala recorded a high voter turnout in the Assembly elections, with over 77 per cent of eligible voters casting their ballots. The election is crucial as it will determine whether the LDF secures a rare third consecutive term, the UDF stages a comeback, or the NDA makes deeper inroads into Kerala's political landscape.

Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has stirred controversy by suggesting that members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. Gopi, an actor-turned-politician, argued that true progress in tribal welfare would only be achieved under the leadership of individuals from "upper castes." His comments have been met with widespread criticism, including from CPI state secretary Benoy Viswam and prominent tribal leader C K Janu.

Is a Hindu unity pitch emerging from renewed NSS-SNDP ties in Kerala?

Is a Hindu unity pitch emerging from renewed NSS-SNDP ties in Kerala?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Sukumaran Nair said he had noted Natesan's remarks and that a decision would be taken after a meeting scheduled for January 21.

Vijayan Rebuts Rahul Gandhi's LDF-BJP Collusion Allegations in Kerala

Vijayan Rebuts Rahul Gandhi's LDF-BJP Collusion Allegations in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of collusion between the LDF and BJP in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, accusing the Congress leader and his party of being the BJP's 'B-team'. The Congress has retaliated, alleging that Vijayan is trying to appease Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah.

JSK movie row: What's wrong with name 'Janaki', HC asks CBFC

JSK movie row: What's wrong with name 'Janaki', HC asks CBFC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

During the hearing of the plea, the court asked the lawyer for the CBFC what the issue was with the name 'Janaki' now, when there were no such problems in the past when there were movies with that name.

Don't want to be...: BJP's 1st MP from Kerala

Don't want to be...: BJP's 1st MP from Kerala

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Suresh Gopi registered a historic win for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala by winning the Thrissur Lok Sabha seat

Union ministers meet Kerala suicide victim's family, back NIA probe demand

Union ministers meet Kerala suicide victim's family, back NIA probe demand

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Two Union Ministers visited the family of a 23-year-old woman in Kothamangalam who allegedly took her own life due to harassment by her lover. The family is demanding an NIA probe into the incident, alleging forced religious conversion.

How BJP Won 1 Seat In Kerala

How BJP Won 1 Seat In Kerala

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

At least one commentator felt that both the BJP's reach and popularity had been underestimated in Kerala. They have shown systematic gain; one that seems personality-neutral and therefore institutionalised, explains Shyam G Menon.

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

What's Sonal Doing In Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

Kerala probes students singing RSS song on Vande Bharat's maiden run

Kerala probes students singing RSS song on Vande Bharat's maiden run

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

According to the minister, the government views the incident with utmost seriousness.

Kerala's action hero makes a dashing entry into govt

Kerala's action hero makes a dashing entry into govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

He was trolled during the Lok Sabha poll campaign, but despite the tactics by his rivals, action hero Suresh Gopi rose to national stardom in cinema style on June 4, winning the Thrissur seat on a BJP ticket and scripting history for the saffron party in Kerala.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Bharat Mata row sparks protests, war of words in Kerala

Bharat Mata row sparks protests, war of words in Kerala

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The editorial came amidst the ongoing tussle between Arlekar and the Marxist party-led Left Democratic Front government over the usage of 'Bharat Mata portrait' during official functions being held in Raj Bhavan.

Bollywood's 'thousand salutes to all'

Bollywood's 'thousand salutes to all'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

How Bollywood stars celebrated Republic Day.

Black Cat: A formula film

Black Cat: A formula film

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Director Vinayan and Suresh Gopi come together for the first time with Black Cat. But it does not provide anything new for the actor except the funny makeup.

2 Kerala nuns get bail in trafficking-conversion case

2 Kerala nuns get bail in trafficking-conversion case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A special court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district granted bail to three persons, including two nuns from Kerala, arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.

Sahasram lacks thrills

Sahasram lacks thrills

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

There's not much going for this Malayalam movie.

Modi visits landslide-hit Wayanad, meets victims

Modi visits landslide-hit Wayanad, meets victims

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Modi also visited one of the relief camps, which is home to many of those displaced in the massive landslides, and interacted with some of the survivors, including two children who lost their loved ones in the disaster that has claimed over 200 lives.

'It Was A Trial By Bajrang Dal Workers'

'It Was A Trial By Bajrang Dal Workers'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'The nuns were subjected to abusive language and all types of mental torture.'

Lawyers, MBAs, postgraduates among Modi's new cabinet

Lawyers, MBAs, postgraduates among Modi's new cabinet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

As many as six who hold law degrees include cabinet ministers Nitin Gadkari, J P Nadda, Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal, Bhupender Yadav and Kiren Rijiju.

Kanyakumari Express, a failed mission

Kanyakumari Express, a failed mission

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Kanyakumari Express has Suresh Gopi playing a cop again, but the Suresh Babu-directed film fails to deliver.

Collector sticks to the tried and tested formula

Collector sticks to the tried and tested formula

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The movie is a typical one man taking on the corrupt system role with nothing original to speak of.

'Nowhere In Empuraan Did They Mention Godhra'

'Nowhere In Empuraan Did They Mention Godhra'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'They just showed riots created by some political party. They never mentioned the name of the place or the political party.' 'I don't know why these people are agitated.'

Review: Heylessa

Review: Heylessa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

This Malayalam movie directed by Thaha starring Suresh Gopi in a comic role does not even have a story to tell.

Review: Bullet

Review: Bullet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Bullet starring Suresh Gopi and Kalabhavan Mani is an investigative story. Directed by Nizsar is only worth missing as it has no logic and fails to make any sense.

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Lok Sabha witnessed a display of linguistic diversity on Monday, with the newly-elected MPs taking their oaths in English and Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Dogri, Bengali, Assamese and Odia.

Time is for timepass alone

Time is for timepass alone

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Shaji Kailas and Suresh Gopi's Time is a timepass flick.

Detective fails at the end

Detective fails at the end

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

The film presented a promising premise of an investigative story with Suresh Gopi in double role, but debutant director Jeethu Joseph fails to capitalise on that idea.

Review: The Dolphins is low on entertainment

Review: The Dolphins is low on entertainment

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Malayalam film The Dolphins gets preachy after a while, says Paresh C Palicha.

Mohanlal gets a letter from God

Mohanlal gets a letter from God

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

The photograph that terribly disturbed Mohanlal

The photograph that terribly disturbed Mohanlal

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

Contests That Startled India

Contests That Startled India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha constituencies that sprung a surprise in the 2024 polls.

Manju Warrier's film runs into rough weather

Manju Warrier's film runs into rough weather

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Get a low down in the Malayalam Industry.