Malayalam cinema: Marketing teams go for innovative ideas,   rope in influencers to promote films

Malayalam cinema: Marketing teams go for innovative ideas, rope in influencers to promote films

Shane Nigam wonders if he could have Rashmika Mandanna as his co-star. While film directors Aby Treesa Paul and Anto Jose Periera, and producer Sandra Thomas hem and haw, Anagha LK walks in and, without batting an eyelid, Shane says he feels she would be the best. The same goes for another role in which […]

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Malayalam cinema: Marketing teams go for innovative ideas,   rope in influencers to promote films

Malayalam cinema: Marketing teams go for innovative ideas, rope in influencers to promote films

Shane Nigam wonders if he could have Rashmika Mandanna as his co-star. While film directors Aby Treesa Paul and Anto Jose Periera, and producer Sandra Thomas hem and haw, Anagha LK walks in and, without batting an eyelid, Shane says he feels she would be the best. The same goes for another role in which […]

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‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’: First look of Mohanlal from Lijo Jose Pellissery’s film out

‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’: First look of Mohanlal from Lijo Jose Pellissery’s film out

Mohanlal in the first-look poster of ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ | Photo Credit: @Mohanlal/Twitter The first look of Malaikottai Vaaliban, actor Mohanlal’s upcoming film with filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery, was unveiled by the makers today. The first look shows Mohanlal, in an all-new look with an Iron kada around his neck, pulling battling ropes in front of […]

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With top-grossing movies and experimental roles, Malayalam superstar Mammootty has managed to stay relevant

With top-grossing movies and experimental roles, Malayalam superstar Mammootty has managed to stay relevant

“There are two Mammoottys,” says veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikkad. “One corporeal, whom we see and assume to know, and the other, a spectre shadowing the former, closely observing him. The superstar is a carefully crafted project designed by a relentless self-critic.” Mammootty in filmmaker Venu’s ‘Munnariyippu’ (2014). You might sense traces of this quality scattered throughout his […]

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Ramya Pandian: One good commercial break will change things for me

Ramya Pandian: One good commercial break will change things for me

Ramya Pandian says that she is an actor who takes inspiration from everything she watches and comes across. “When I watch ‘80s films, I get inspired by actors like Saritha ma’am and Revathi ma’am. And when I watched the recently-released Ayali, I was so moved by what that little girl Abi Nakshatra did.” So, when […]

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Malayalam movies to watch out for in 2023, from ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ to ‘Aaadujeevitham’ ‘Barroz’ and ‘King of Kotha’

Malayalam movies to watch out for in 2023, from ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ to ‘Aaadujeevitham’ ‘Barroz’ and ‘King of Kotha’

Malayalam cinema went places in 2022 with several movies winning critical acclaim and tasting success at the box office as well. Going by the films announced, 2023 promises to do better than 2022. Here are 12 films, not in any order of preference, that are eagerly awaited at theatres. Many of them are helmed by […]

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Mohanlal’s film with Lijo Jose Pellissery titled ‘Malaikottai Valiban’

Mohanlal’s film with Lijo Jose Pellissery titled ‘Malaikottai Valiban’

Lijo Jose Pellissery and Mohanlal | Photo Credit: @Mohanlal/Twitter We had earlier reported that Malayalam star Mohanlal will team up with filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery for his upcoming film. The film is now titled Malaikottai Valiban Mohanlal posted the title poster on social media handles to announce the news. Presenting to you the title of […]

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Angamaly brass bands to Bulgarian orchestra: How Malayalam cinema composers are scoring high

Angamaly brass bands to Bulgarian orchestra: How Malayalam cinema composers are scoring high

Four pathbreaking composers who brought new soundscapes and music to Malayalam cinema discuss their approach to film music Four pathbreaking composers who brought new soundscapes and music to Malayalam cinema discuss their approach to film music Trumpets wail while snare drums hold a somber rhythm as a long Christian funeral procession passes along a beach. […]

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