News for 'malayalam film industry'

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Debutante director Sam Anton's Darling has a decent pace, some excellent comedy and an engaging screenplay, says S Saraswathi.

Akshay, Devgn, Ranbir: What are Bollywood's BIGGEST stars working on?

Akshay, Devgn, Ranbir: What are Bollywood's BIGGEST stars working on?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

We haven't seen them on the big screen yet, but these stars are working *very* hard!

Actor Dileep arrested in Kerala actress assault case

Actor Dileep arrested in Kerala actress assault case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

He was arrested based on evidence police gathered during the process of investigation into the case.

'Om Puri will always be a great actor, a kind and generous man'

'Om Puri will always be a great actor, a kind and generous man'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Indians took to social media to pay their respects.

Rathi Chechi returns to seduce a new generation

Rathi Chechi returns to seduce a new generation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The 1978 Malyalam film Rathinirvedam will be remade by T K Rajeev Kumar.

'Time to stand up against injustice is always right'

'Time to stand up against injustice is always right'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'How far would I go to fight for what I believe in?' 'If push comes to shove, I'd go a very long way.'

Jayasurya: I don't know how to maintain stardom

Jayasurya: I don't know how to maintain stardom

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Malayalam actor Jayasurya talks about acting and co-producing Punyalan Agarbathis.

Review: Chattakari lacks emotional quotient

Review: Chattakari lacks emotional quotient

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The remake of 1970's hit film, fails to connect with the audience.

Sadma director Balu Mahendra passes away

Sadma director Balu Mahendra passes away

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The 74-year-old filmmaker succumbed to a heart attack.

Double whammy for Mukesh

Double whammy for Mukesh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Leading Malayalam film actress Shweta Menon, who was allegedly molested by Congress Member of Parliament N Peethambara Kurup at the President's Boat race event at Kollam two days ago, on Sunday gave her statement on the incident to police.

First look: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor in Shaandaar

First look: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor in Shaandaar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'I play a Bharatanatyam dancer in Daruvu'

'I play a Bharatanatyam dancer in Daruvu'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Taapsee Pannu talks about her upcoming film Daruvu.

'Because he is Salman, people love everything he does'

'Because he is Salman, people love everything he does'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'When Sultan released, I got greedy. I decided to make another film with Salman because he gets me a lot of box office.'

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.

What will Saiyami play next?

What will Saiyami play next?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'Nothing comes easy, but I knew what I was getting in to.'

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.

AMAZING movies coming up!

AMAZING movies coming up!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The jewels to watch out for at MAMI.

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sreehari Nair presents his Top 20 movies of the decade.

Helming Nostalgia for Kerala Cafe

Helming Nostalgia for Kerala Cafe

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

M Padmakumar talks about his film Nostalgia, one of the short stories that make up the Malayalam movie Kerala Cafe.

'Nobody can take Balabhaskar's place, ever'

'Nobody can take Balabhaskar's place, ever'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I had always felt he was on par with international musicians.' 'Everybody realised his worth as a musician only after he left us.'

Ajay Devgn: My BIGGEST insecurity is...

Ajay Devgn: My BIGGEST insecurity is...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'I have done a lot of films for friendship and, whenever I have done that, I have suffered.' Ajay Devgn gets candid about his career, and Drishyam.

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

A look at Malarvady Arts Club

A look at Malarvady Arts Club

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

Here's what Vineeth Sreenivasan's upcoming Malayalam film is all about.

'Awards are not important at all'

'Awards are not important at all'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

'Awards in India are not important because Indian awards don't increase or decrease your money nor do they have any influence in the kind of films you are offered.'

After Bigg Boss, it's now Cabaret for Sreesanth

After Bigg Boss, it's now Cabaret for Sreesanth

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'It's almost more than 6 years now that I lost my love and passion, which is cricket.' 'So it is high time that I make a bright career this year in the entertainment industry.'

The BEST celeb book? VOTE!

The BEST celeb book? VOTE!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

And you thought actors only acted!

'Life is not about acting alone'

'Life is not about acting alone'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

'I am not a fan of glamorous roles'

'I am not a fan of glamorous roles'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

'I was tense the night before the shoot; I developed cold feet. However, when I got up in the morning, I was confident and looking forward to playing Sandhya.' Niharika Konidela gets candid about her first film, Ok Manasu.

Prithviraj: Acting is an unforgiving job

Prithviraj: Acting is an unforgiving job

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Malayalam star Prithviraj talks about the changing times in Malayalam cinema.

'Kajol's sense of humour is superb'

'Kajol's sense of humour is superb'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Success is not easily gained. Even if it is, it's very hard to sustain it.'

A double-edged dagger from Marathi cinema

A double-edged dagger from Marathi cinema

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Sumedha Raikar-Mhatre examines the Marathi film industry, which annually produces around 190 dissimilar films that requires an investment of Rs 400 crores.

'It's very difficult directing a daughter'

'It's very difficult directing a daughter'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'I was a very late child of my father. I was suddenly a little toy, who appeared from nowhere. Everybody experimented.' 'I don't know why I took up dancing. I think I wanted to find one more excuse to drop out from school.' Kamal Haasan gives us beautiful nuggets from his life.

The TOP 5 Tamil actresses

The TOP 5 Tamil actresses

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Take a bow, Nayanthara, Radhika Prasidhha, Aishwarya Rajesh, Jyothika, Nithya Menen.

Vellithirai is worth watching

Vellithirai is worth watching

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Watch Vellithirai for some good old cat-and-mouse games in the movie industry with well-timed punches. The magic of the silver screen rarely disappoints.

Abhirami on acting in Kamal Haasan's Sandhiyar

Abhirami on acting in Kamal Haasan's Sandhiyar

Rediff.com2 May 2003

Abhirami is still to recover from the fact that she has been selected for Kamal Haasan's Sandhiyar.

President Kovind confers Padma awards

President Kovind confers Padma awards

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

This year's Padma awards took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on Monday. Mohanlal Viswanathan, Prabhu Deva and Shankar Mahadevan have been conferred with honours. Take a look.

Aamir, Clooney, Anil Kapoor: The HOTTEST star at 50? VOTE!

Aamir, Clooney, Anil Kapoor: The HOTTEST star at 50? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Who's the hottest pick from this lot? YOU tell us!