The Malayalam film industry is witnessing a sharp slowdown, with the number of film shoots across Kerala dropping by more than 30 per cent—from around 30 to 35 simultaneous productions to fewer than 20—raising concerns over widespread job losses and declining investments. The impact has been severe on daily-wage workers, particularly cab drivers, technicians, makeup […]
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was spotted in Kansas City, USA, enjoying the FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, continuing his tradition of attending some of football’s biggest matches. A passionate football fan, Mohanlal had travelled to Brazil in 2014 to watch the World Cup final where Germany defeated Argentina, and was also in Qatar […]
Actress Ansiba Hassan has criticised the Kerala government and the Kerala Police, alleging that authorities have failed to take meaningful action against individuals who, she claims, targeted her with abusive and defamatory content through multiple YouTube channels. In a strongly worded statement shared on her official Instagram account, while tagging Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and […]
Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvothu reunite on screen in Nissam Basheer’s I, Nobody, an ambitious socio-political family thriller that blends emotional drama with psychological intrigue. While the film begins with a compelling premise and maintains tension for much of its runtime, it ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional impact its intriguing setup promises. The […]
After a challenging few months marked by controversies surrounding Don 3 and the FWICE dispute, Ranveer Singh appeared to be back in high spirits as he attended Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar’s wedding reception on Wednesday. The actor brought his trademark energy to the star-studded celebration, where he reunited with longtime friend and Gunday co-star […]
Malayalam cinema’s celebrated writer-director Jithu Madhavan has spoken about his collaboration with filmmaker Chidambaram on the screenplay of Balan: The Boy, describing it as a creatively transformative experience that shaped the critically acclaimed film. In a conversation, Jithu revealed that the story originated during the making of Romancham, and he had initially planned to direct […]
The makers of Unmadam, bringing Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose together on screen for the first time, have officially announced that the film will hit theatres on July 31. Alongside the release date, the team also unveiled a new poster featuring Kunchacko Boban’s character Shelly, shown standing amid towering stacks of files inside a police […]
The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards are expected to be announced today, with Malayalam cinema once again entering the spotlight after a remarkable year marked by critically acclaimed films, stellar performances and commercial success. Following an impressive showing at the previous edition of the National Awards, industry observers are optimistic that Malayalam cinema […]
Nearly two decades after Awarapan left audiences believing Shivam had met his tragic end, Emraan Hashmi is returning to one of his most iconic roles. The makers of Awarapan 2 have released the film’s official teaser on the 19th anniversary of the original 2007 film, confirming that the sequel will continue Shivam’s story rather than […]
Actor Madhoo, forever remembered by many for her iconic role in Roja, says her latest film Chinna Chinna Aasai marked a deeply personal journey and “a return to acting” rather than simply a comeback to Malayalam cinema. Directed by debutant Varsha Vasudev, the film stars Madhoo as Leela, a quiet Tamil-speaking woman who gets separated […]