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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Malayalam cinema 2024: Thrillers, action, comedies, fantasies and more are in the offing for cinephiles

Malayalam cinema 2024: Thrillers, action, comedies, fantasies and more are in the offing for cinephiles

Malayalam cinema is in a state of flux with top-ranking stars shaking off their image to experiment with characters and narratives. Leading the change is veteran Mammootty who had had a splendid 2023. In 2024, Mammootty is again taking on different roles and supporting themes that explore new ground. Several younger actors such as Fahadh […]

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These Kerala grandmothers are making a splash on social media by stepping out of their comfort zones

These Kerala grandmothers are making a splash on social media by stepping out of their comfort zones

There is no stopping these plucky women who prove age is just a number. With an active presence on social media, these grandmothers are making a mark in different fields with their talent, expertise and grace. The term for for grandparent-influencers is ‘grandfluencers’. If 87-year-old Devi Varma won a Kerala State Film award with her […]

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Mammootty and Mohanlal join celebrities from different walks of life in a series of videos to raise awareness of autism

Mammootty and Mohanlal join celebrities from different walks of life in a series of videos to raise awareness of autism

 Mohanal bats for people on the autism spectrum in a video by CADRRE in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Mammootty, Mohanlal, Kunchacko Boban, Jagadish, Menaka Suresh, Divya Unni and Nandu were among the celebrities who joined entrepreneurs, bureaucrats and artistes to talk about autism and its many aspects. Organised by The Centre for Autism and […]

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Malayalam director Aniesh Upaasana: Making ‘Janaki Jaane’ has been a satisfying experience as a filmmaker

Malayalam director Aniesh Upaasana: Making ‘Janaki Jaane’ has been a satisfying experience as a filmmaker

Navya Nair in Janaki Jaane | Photo Credit: Rishilal Unnikrishnan Photographer-director Aniesh Upaasana is ready with his third film as director, Janaki Jaane. The film, starring Navya Nair and Saiju Kurup in the lead, reaches theatres on May 12. Aniesh, who made his mark as a still photographer and continues to be one, says that […]

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Rajinikanth-Nelson’s ‘Jailer’ gets release date

Rajinikanth-Nelson’s ‘Jailer’ gets release date

Rajinikanth in a still from ‘Jailer’ Superstar Rajinikanth’s new film Jailer will release in theatres on August 10, 2023. The makers revealed the release date with an announcement video. Written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, ‘Jailer’ has the vibe of a fun action drama. It brings together stars from three Indian film industries—Rajinikanth from Tamil, […]

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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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PM Narendra Modi, CM Pinarayi Vijayan, actors pay tributes to Innocent

PM Narendra Modi, CM Pinarayi Vijayan, actors pay tributes to Innocent

Innocent | Photo Credit: VIBHU H Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of veteran Malayalam actor Innocent, who died here on Sunday night. PM and CM condole “Pained by the passing away of noted actor and former MP Shri Innocent Vareed Thekkethala. He will be remembered for enthralling audiences and filling people’s lives […]

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Malayalam cinema is enriched by actors and technicians turning producers

Malayalam cinema is enriched by actors and technicians turning producers

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, Lijo Jose Pellissery’s award-winning movie, has been produced by Mammootty and Lijo. It was featured in the New York Times list of top five international movies to watch. Thankam, streaming on Netflix, has been produced by scenarist and scriptwriter Syam Pushkaran, director-actor Dileesh Pothan and actor Fahadh Faasil under their, Bhavana Studios […]

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