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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Malayalam film industry expects a blockbuster Onam this time

Malayalam film industry expects a blockbuster Onam this time

The Malayalam film industry is expecting a bonanza at the box office this Onam after losing a chance to cash in on the festival collections owing to the pandemic crisis over the last two years. Four films have been lined up for release amidst hopes that the movie buffs would turn up in good numbers […]

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‘19(1)(a)‘ movie review: A valiant directorial debut anchored by a poignant Nithya Menen and a charming Vijay Sethupathi

‘19(1)(a)‘ movie review: A valiant directorial debut anchored by a poignant Nithya Menen and a charming Vijay Sethupathi

Director Indhu V.S. delivers an engaging coming-of-age story with an important political subtext in her debut Malayalam movie, that explores the freedom of speech and expression Director Indhu V.S. delivers an engaging coming-of-age story with an important political subtext in her debut Malayalam movie, that explores the freedom of speech and expression “Because while the […]

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On a quest for the real ‘Pan-Indian’ cinema

On a quest for the real ‘Pan-Indian’ cinema

An empty celebration of the current southern blockbusters could limit exploration of radical themes An empty celebration of the current southern blockbusters could limit exploration of radical themes The recent South Indian films, Pushpa, RRR, and KGF 2 are rewriting Indian film history. A few years ago, it would have been unthinkable that a Telugu […]

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