Malayalam cinema 2023: Of hits and misses The year of Mammootty

Malayalam cinema 2023: Of hits and misses The year of Mammootty

Malayalam cinema 2023 has seen a bitter-sweet year. Proving the doomsayers wrong, movie-goers were back in cinemas. So, the pandemic had not killed cinemas. Hallelujah! But, before the trumpets are blown, there is more to explore. All is not rosy as the last frames of the year fade into the sunset. Kunchacko Boban, Narain, Lal, […]

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Malayalam cinema in 2023: International acclaim, debutant directors and Mammooty’s magic on-screen

Malayalam cinema in 2023: International acclaim, debutant directors and Mammooty’s magic on-screen

Malayalam cinema 2023 has seen a bitter-sweet year. Proving the doomsayers wrong, movie-goers were back in cinemas. So, the pandemic had not killed cinemas. Hallelujah! But, before the trumpets are blown, there is more to explore. All is not rosy as the last frames of the year fade into the sunset. Kunchacko Boban, Narain, Lal, […]

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Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon team up for ‘Nayattu’ maker Martin Prakkat’s next

Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon team up for ‘Nayattu’ maker Martin Prakkat’s next

(clockwise from top left): Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon, Shyj Khalid, Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, and Martin Prakkat | Photo Credit: @kunchacks/Instagram Actors Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon are all set to join hands again for an upcoming film directed by Nayattu maker Martin Prakkat. Kunchacko announced the news on his Instagram handle. The new film will have […]

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‘Thankam’: First look of Biju Menon, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Balamurali starrer out

‘Thankam’: First look of Biju Menon, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Balamurali starrer out

Biju Menon, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Balamurali in the poster of ‘Thankam’ | Photo Credit: @Vineeth_Sree/Twitter The first look of Thankam, the upcoming Malayalam language film starring Vineeth Sreenivasan, Biju Menon, and Aparna Balamurali in the lead roles, was released by the makers on Saturday. The film, which wrapped shooting in September, is written by Syam […]

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Rukmini’s character in ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ is well-rounded: Padmapriya

Rukmini’s character in ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ is well-rounded: Padmapriya

Actor Padmapriya who returns to Malayalam cinema after a hiatus speaks about what drew her to Rukmini’s character in ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ Actor Padmapriya who returns to Malayalam cinema after a hiatus speaks about what drew her to Rukmini’s character in ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ One of the factors that drew actor Padmapriya to […]

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‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ movie review: Punching below its weight

‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ movie review: Punching below its weight

Sreejith. N’s debut film could have been quite an engaging drama, but turns into a bloated product due to its runtime and drawn-out treatment Sreejith. N’s debut film could have been quite an engaging drama, but turns into a bloated product due to its runtime and drawn-out treatment All across Kerala, men with highly-fragile egos […]

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‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’  is the story of a group of people, their lives and conflicts, says director Sreejith N

‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ is the story of a group of people, their lives and conflicts, says director Sreejith N

The director discusses the Malayalam film ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’, an adaptation of GR Indugopan’s short story The director discusses the Malayalam film ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’, an adaptation of GR Indugopan’s short story A film adaptation of GR Indugopan’s short story Amminipillai Vett Case to Oru Thekkan Thallu Case came with a set of […]

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‘‘1744 White Alto’ is a crime comedy’ says Senna Hegde

‘‘1744 White Alto’ is a crime comedy’ says Senna Hegde

Senna’s next film, Padmini, has Kunchacko Boban and Aparna Balamurali in the lead Senna’s next film, Padmini, has Kunchacko Boban and Aparna Balamurali in the lead Senna Hegde is not one to sit on his laurels. The director, who won the national award for the best Malayalam film for his Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam, is busy finishing […]

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Experimental cinema wins big at 52nd Kerala State Film Awards

Experimental cinema wins big at 52nd Kerala State Film Awards

Avasavyooham bags the Best Film and Best Original Screenplay awards, Krishnendu Kalesh bags the award for Best Debut Director for his film Prappeda Avasavyooham bags the Best Film and Best Original Screenplay awards, Krishnendu Kalesh bags the award for Best Debut Director for his film Prappeda THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Experimental cinema held the centre stage at the […]

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