Malayalam actor Dileep accuses police and media of conspiring against him in the 2017 actress assault case after being acquitted. He alleges a plot to destroy his career and criticizes his ex-wife's statement.
Well-known Malayalam filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan was arrested from Neyyattinkara near Thiruvananthapuram based on a complaint filed by actress Manju Warrier on charges of blackmailing her and maligning her reputation via social media, the police said on Thursday.
The court, however, found six others, including prime accused Sunil N S alias Pulsar Suni, who directly committed the crime, guilty.
A Kerala court is expected to deliver a verdict in the 2017 actress assault case involving Malayalam actor Dileep, a case marked by twists, delays, and a battle over narrative.
Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge Honey M Varghese acquitted Dileep of the offences charged against him in the case after the trial that lasted around eight years.
The yet untitled film is directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and scripted by Ranjan Pramod.
Drected Sathyan Anthikkad the film will be scripted by Ranjan Pramod.
Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malaylam cinema.
Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.
Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.
Two much talked about Malayalam movies, Mohanlal's Mr Fraud and Manju Warrier's How Old Are You will hit the screens this weekend.
The actor talks about his wife's much talked about comeback, among other things.
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'Aamir messaged me asking me, 'Is my sister good in the film?' I said, 'Sir, she is a lot better than good.' Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the trailer launch of L2: Empuraan.
The lotus motif is making a grand comeback!
Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.
"L2: Empuraan", the second part of the "Lucifer" movie, a trilogy planned by the Prithviraj-Mohanlal team, has become a topic of hot debate over its critique of right-wing politics and the covert mention of the Gujarat riots.
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Ananya takes CTRL... Shraddha cheers for her BFF... Manju says hello to India's megastars...
Bhai returns to the big screen after 18 months.
Shanaya is a cool cat... Sai visits the National War Memorial... Sonakshi tries a Diwali look...
Salman enjoys a view... Pooja turns into a momo... Manju goes biking...
Empuraan promises a world of geo-political intrigue, drug wars and action spectacle all rolled into one, observes Arjun Menon.
A very good mix of movies and Web series arrives on OTT in January.
L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon.
December looks big and bright, and Joginder Tuteja lists just which movies will release in a theatre near you.
Film folk brought in the New Year -- known through so many names like Vishu, Puthanadu, Pohela Boishakh, Bihu and Cheiraoba -- and shared pictures on social media.
We see Rajini's trademark style in Vettayan, and all we can hear from the audience is 'Thalaiva!', record A Ganesh Nadar.
Despite its minor flaws, lack of logic, and lecture-style moral narrative, Vettaiyan should be enjoyed in a theatre amid Rajini fans and their wolf whistles, endorses Divya Nair.
Raima, Varun have a pet day... Kreethy shares a pic... Plabita eats oranges...
Tiger Shroff's hot new pose... the Fabulous Wives' latest vacation... Manju Warrier has a secret to reveal...
India's biggest superstars are now working together.
'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.'
It's the holiday season and stars make the most of it!
'How could anyone do this to a child? And how can a father cope with such a trauma? But then we actors have to rise above personal emotions.'
The magistrate court heard him and gave him bail upon furnishing sureties.
Katrina wishes her BFF... Karisma's Monday Mantra...Dia has a message for moms...
Bollywood's stars are travelling... and here's where they were this weekend.
Kartik's enjoying Europe... Mouni beats the mid-week blues... Ananya has something to share...
Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.
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