Tag: Malayalam
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Kannada cinema should learn from Malayalam films: Ramya on writing female characters in movies
Read Latest News Actor Ramya at 16th BIFFes on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Popular actor Ramya lamented the lack of quality female characters in Kannada cinema even as she praised the Malayalam film industry for constantly presenting progressive female roles, while speaking at the panel discussion on “Women in Cinema: Challenges, Triumphs and…
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Kerala Police to seek help of film stars to curb glorification of violence in Malayalam cinema
Read Latest News The Kerala Police plan to enlist the help of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) to steer the entertainment industry away from wanton murder and mutilation films, which arguably desensitise youth to the horror of physical violence. The move comes when investigators are still searching for believable psychological clues into the…
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Malayalam short film ‘The Secret Messengers’ reimagines aliens in an Indian cultural setting
Read Latest News A still from The Secret Messengers | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The world is still divided on the answer to the question whether aliens exist. The Secret Messengers, a short film by PGS Sooraj, has explored the concept from an Indian, rather a South Indian context. The 19-minute short, devoid of dialogue,…
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Malayalam film industry pushes back against holding films responsible for rise in violence
Read Latest News Amid a raging debate in Kerala over the role of films in fuelling shocking acts of violence by young people in recent times, the film industry has begun a pushback against casting it as the sole villain on the issue. A day after the State Assembly witnessed a discussion on the recent…
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Chithrashradhanjali, a 16-foot painting is a memorial for Malayalam cinema’s 3000-odd actors and technicians
Read Latest News A 16-foot long memorial of 3,000-odd film technicians, primarily actors, who have traversed the Malayalam film industry since the first Malayalam film, Vigathakumaran, in 1928, to the present, sounds like hyperbole which stretches the imagination. And then I see it at the Aluva home of former insurance employee-turned-artist Javan Chacko and his…
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Malayalam film ‘Poovu’ explores ideas of love and loss
Read Latest News A still from ‘Poovu‘ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Poovu, a film by cinematographer Anish Babu Abbas, takes viewers along with the characters on a road trip. It is the metaphorical journey as well, where the protagonist’s life comes full circle. As he drives through picturesque landscapes — lush fields, bridges, forests…
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Malayalam short film ‘Poovu’ explores ideas of love and loss
Read Latest News A still from ‘Poovu‘ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Poovu, a short film by cinematographer Anish Babu Abbas, takes viewers along with the characters on a road trip. It is the metaphorical journey as well, where the protagonist’s life comes full circle. As he drives through picturesque landscapes — lush fields, bridges,…
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‘Footage’: Anurag Kashyap to present Hindi version of Manju Warrier’s Malayalam thriller; trailer out
Read Latest News Poster of the Hindi version of ‘Footage’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Popular Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is backing and presenting the Hindi version of the Malayalam thriller film, Footage, starring Manju Warrier. The Hindi version is now set to release in theatres on March 7. Also starring Vishak Nair and Gayathri…
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Malayalam film producers set to stake sole claim of music rights
Read Latest News Yet another tussle appears to be brewing within the Malayalam film industry over ownership of music rights, which has become a lucrative source of revenue in the digital era. The Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) is set to cease collaborating with music composers who seek rights for film albums. The producers’ association…
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Fissures in Malayalam film industry over strike call from June 1 onwards
Read Latest News Cracks seem to have appeared over the strike call by the film bodies in Malayalam cinema industry from June 1 onwards to press its demands, including a cut in the soaring pay packet of actors and removal of double taxation on movie tickets by the State government. A social media post by…
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Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to make their Malayalam debut
Read Latest News Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Photo Credit: MADHUR SHROFF Looks like the musical wave of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is finally set to hit the shores of Kerala! The renowned music composer trio are set to make their debut in Malayalam cinema. Taking to Instagram, the trio made the announcement. They wrote, “We’re excited to announce that for the…
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Drug case: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, 4 others acquitted
Read Latest News Actor Shine Tom Chacko (file). | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko and and four others who were arrested following a police raid in January 2015 from an apartment at Kadavanthra in Kochi, Kerala, on the charge of possessing cocaine were acquitted by a trial court on Tuesday (February…
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Malayalam film industry to go on strike from June 1 onwards
Read Latest News Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images A joint meeting of the film bodies in the Malayalam film industry on Thursday decided to go on a strike from June 1 onwards demanding an end to the double taxation on movie tickets and a salary cut by the actors in view of the…
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The first look poster of the Malayalam movie Vadakkan is out
Read Latest News Vadakkan first look | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The first look of Vadakkan, produced by Studio Beet is out. Vadakkan marks the first chapter in a trilogy, starring Kishore, Shruthy Menon and Merin Philip as the lead protagonists. The first-look poster offers a glimpse of a mystical character, of which the director,…
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Composer Raamnaath on his track in the upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Parannu Parannu Parannu Chellan’
Read Latest News A scene from Parannu Parannu Parannu Chellan | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Jishnu Harindra’s sophomore movie Parannu Parannu Parannu Chellan, which releases on January 31, is special in many ways for composer Raamnaath. Ever since the lyric video of the soulful love track, ‘Charusheele’, sung by Hariharan and Reshma Raghavendra came out,…
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Malayalam filmmaker Shafi dies at age 56
Read Latest News Rasheed M.H., fondly known as Shafi. File image. Filmmaker Shafi, known for bringing laughter to Malayali audiences through his popular films, passed away at a private hospital in Kochi past midnight on Saturday. He was 56. Rasheed M.H., fondly known as Shafi, was undergoing treatment after suffering a stroke on January 16…
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Interview | Malayalam director Jofin T Chacko: ‘Rekhachithram’ being embraced by the new generation was unexpected
Read Latest News Jofin T Chacko confesses that he did not anticipate this reception to his sophomore film, Rekhachithram. Although he, with the team, was confident that it would resonate with people who grew up in the 1980s-90s, the response from the ‘new generation’ was unexpected. “We were 100% sure that the film would connect…
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‘Tholumadan’, the Malayalam horror mini series, discusses mental health through a folklore
Read Latest News A still from the series Tholumadan | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When little Appu pleads with his mother to tell a bedtime story, she scares him saying that if he does not sleep, Tholumadan would take him away. Madan, an eerie creature, apparently, hides in the dark, kidnaps men, kills them and…
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Unni Mukundan steps down as treasurer of Malayalam actors’ body AMMA
Read Latest News Unni Mukundan (file) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor Unni Mukundan has stepped down from the post of treasurer of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), citing increased work pressure and professional commitments. In a social media post on Tuesday (January 14, 2024), he said that the “difficult decision” was taken after…
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Malayalam actor Dileep Shankar found dead in Thiruvananthapuram hotel
Read Latest News Film and television actor Dileep Shankar was found dead at a hotel near Vanross Junction in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. According to the Cantonment Police, the actor, who was staying at the hotel as part of his work in a television serial, was not seen outside his room for the past two days,…
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‘Neelakkuyil’, the landmark Malayalam film, gets a stage adaptation
Read Latest News Actors and crew of the play Neelakkuyil during the rehearsal session | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT October 22, 1954, was a red letter day in the history of Malayalam cinema. The day saw the release of Neelakkuyil, which eventually became the first South Indian film to receive national awards — All India…
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Rewind 2024: How the Malayalam music scene fared
Read Latest News Malayalam cinema touched new highs in 2024 with out-of-the box narratives, incredible direction and outstanding performances. The music scene turned out to be equally vibrant and happening with viral tracks and experimental soundscapes. Here is how the industry fared in 2024. Sushin rocks Sushin Shyam made all the right noices, starting with…
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M.T. Vasudevan Nair, doyen of Malayalam literature and cinema, passes away
Read Latest News M.T. Vasudevan Nair, who was born at a village called Kudallur, near Ponnani, made a mark as a writer of remarkable skills from an early age. He was just 29 when he wrote Asuravithu, which has been hailed by some, including critic M. Leelavathi, as the best novel in Malayalam. Illustration: Satheesh…
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M.T. Vasudevan Nair: A life that touched Malayalam literature and cinema
Read Latest News M.T. Vasudevan Nair. File. | Photo Credit: SHAJU JOHN Madath Thekkeppat Vasudevan Nair (M.T.) was born in Koodallur, a village in the erstwhile Ponnani taluk in the Malabar district, which was part of the British Madras Presidency, on July 15, 1933. His father, T. Narayanan Nair, worked with a tea plantation company…
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Malayalam writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair suffers heart failure, in critical condition
Read Latest News Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair. File | Photo Credit: MAHINSHA S Renowned writer and Malayalam director M.T. Vasudevan Nair is in critical condition, and has been admitted to the Baby Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 20, 2024. Also Read: M.T. Vasudevan Nair | A legend who straddles twin worlds of literature…
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Veteran Malayalam actor Meena Ganesh dies
Read Latest News Meena Ganesh | Photo Credit: Facebook Malayalam cinema and serial actor Meena Ganesh died at private hospital at Shoranur, Palakkad, Kerala on Thursday (December 19, 2024) morning. She was 81. She was under treatment for age-related issues for some time. She stayed away from acting after she suffered a stroke six years…
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A look at some of the gripping Malayalam thrillers of 2024
Read Latest News A look at some of the gripping Malayalam thrillers of 2024 Which were the best Malayalam thrillers of 2024? Here is a video essay that answers these questions. | Video Credit: The Hindu The year 2024 has been fabulous for the Malayalam film industry. Mollywood has consistently delivered hit movies and most…
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Malayalam composer Justin Varghese on making himself heard in Hindi film industry with his background score
Read Latest News 2024 has been a jolly good ride for composer Justin Varghese. The two-time Kerala State film award-winning musician is having his day in Hindi cinema with his background music. First was Munjya, a hit at the box office, followed by Stree 2, the highest-grossing Hindi film ever in India. 2025 will begin…
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Malayalam composer Justin Varghese on making himself heard in Bollywood with his background score
Read Latest News 2024 has been a jolly good ride for composer Justin Varghese. The two-time Kerala State film award-winning musician is having his day in Hindi cinema with his background music. First was Munjya, a hit at the box office, followed by Stree 2, the highest-grossing Hindi film ever in India. 2025 will begin…
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Asif Ali, Divya Prabha’s new Malayalam film goes on floors
Read Latest News Asif Ali and Divya Prabha | Photo Credit: @asifali/Instagram and @divya_prabha__/Instagram An untitled new Malayalam film, starring Kishkindha Kaandam-star Asif Ali and All We Imagine As Light star Divya Prabha, went on floors on Wednesday. The film is directed by Thamar KV, who made his debut with 1001 Nunakal. Thamar posted a…
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Malayalam play Agleyum Cleopatrayum by Lokadharmi Nadakaveedu to be staged in Kochi and Pune
Read Latest News Arya MK at rehearsal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When two love stories intertwine, there is bound to be drama. Especially if the characters involved are the enigmatic Egyptian queen, Cleopatra and the mythical queen of serpents, Egle. Agleyum Cleopatrayum, a solo theatrical piece in Malayalam, written, directed and designed by Chandradasan,…
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Kollavarsham 1200: Celebrating Malayalam as it enters a new century
Read Latest News The Malayalam numeral 1 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement This is Kollavarsham 1200 — a new century as per the Malayalam calendar. Developed in 825 CE, the Kollam era calendar was still in use until a few decades ago before it shrank into total obscurity. This calendar was at the centre of…
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Malayalam actor Meghanathan dies at 60 due to lung-related illness
Read Latest News Malayalam actor Meghanathan Famous Malayalam actor Meghanathan passed away at the age of 60 due to complications from a lung-related illness. He had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode, where he breathed his last. The actor’s funeral is scheduled to take place at his residence in Shoranur on Thursday.…
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Malayalam actor Siddique gets anticipatory bail from Supreme Court in sexual abuse case
Read Latest News Film actor Siddique after he appeared before a special investigation team for questioning in an alleged rape case, in Thiruvananthapuram. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) ordered that Malayalam film actor Siddique, in the event of arrest in a sexual abuse case, should be…
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In conversation with the young cast of the Malayalam film, ‘Mura’
Read Latest News Muhammed Musthafa’s Mura, with all its tropes of a gangster drama — revenge, high-end action and bloodshed, is going steady at the box office. And the cast, especially the crop of young and new faces, has come in for unanimous praise. The riveting narrative, set in Thiruvananthapuram, is about four college dropouts from underprivileged…
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Malayalam documentary ‘Saree and Scrub’ captures the predicament of housemaids
Read Latest News Still from the documentary Saree and Scrub | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Komalam became a housemaid at the age of 16; she is still one at 72. “I lost my parents when I was around 10. Life has been hard since then. Now I am on my own and have to work…
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Interview | Meet Malayalam cinema’s newest villains in the Joju George film ‘Pani’
Read Latest News We meet Don Sebastian and Siju KT in actor-turned-director Joju George’s debut film Pani, a revenge drama, as they execute their first contract killing; they seem to enjoy being killers for hire. As the movie progresses, the emotions these two characters evoke range from utter dislike to revulsion. While Don is fidgety…