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Anjali Menon on her award winning film 'Manjadikuru'

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:55:08 +0530

Malayalam film 'Manjadikuru' or 'Lucky Red Seeds' finally released in theatres across the country on Friday. Here's filmmaker Anjali Menon about her critically acclaimed and international award winning debut film.

Multi-talented Malayalam actress on her journey in cinema

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:35:18 +0530

Shobana Chandrakumar an actress and a Bharatnatyam dancer talks about her journey and experience in Indian cinema.

Malayalam director Shaji collaborates with Polish composer for his next

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:09:07 +0530

Acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Shaji Karun, whose films have played in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, is collaborating with renowned Polish composer Preisner for his passion project, a musical starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal.

Actor Prithviraj on his journey as an actor, producer and Bollywood

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:49:34 +0530

While acting in films was never on the cards Prithviraj could not change his destiny. And not happy with being just a good actor he also plunged into production. And now he is all set to win over Bollywood with his Hindi debut. Join us as Malayalam actor Prithviraj talks about his journey in cinema on Southern Stars only on CNN-IBN.

Remembering veteran Malayalam actor Thilakan

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:33:49 +0530

Thilakan had starred in over 200 Malayalam films and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009.

Veteran Malayalam actor Thilakan dies

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:37:25 +0530

Veteran Malayam actor Thilakan died in a Thiruvanathapuram hospital early on Monday morning. He was 74 years of age.

Music maestro Rahman to score for three Tamil films

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:45:38 +0530

The Tamil film audience, who haven't heard from AR Rahman since 'Endhiran', which was released in 2010, the wait is over as the music maestro has three big projects lined up for release this year.

Actor Revathy to return with 'Molly Aunty Rocks'

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:29:02 +0530

Acclaimed director and actor Revathy is all set to return to Mollywood with a comic role in Ranjith Sankar's upcoming film 'Molly Aunty Rocks'.

Vijay team up with AL Vijay for 'Thalaivan'

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:22:50 +0530

Sources confirm that Ilayathalapathy Vijay and AL Vijay are coming together for a project. However, the project has now been titled 'Thalaivan' and will go on the floors by the end of this year. It will be produced by Chandra Prakash Jain.

Maatraan starring Suriya releasing on August 15

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:40:10 +0530

Suriya Sivakumar's much awaited 'Maatraan' will catch a big worldwide release on August 15. Suriya will portray two different roles in the movie.This has been officially announced by Eros International that has bagged the Tamil theatrical rights of the movie. It is produced by AGS Entertainment. Eros has bagged the Tamil theatrical rights in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka and the Tamil audio rights of the film.

Jalaja's comeback through Balyakalasakhy

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:06:05 +0530

One of the fine actresses of the eighties, Jalaja who was keeping away from the industry for more than a decade will make a comeback to Mollywood. She will be playing a great role of interest in her comeback through the movie 'Balyakalasakhy'- a filmy take on Vaikkom Muhammad Basheer's novel with the same name.

Fahad Fazil plays an auto driver in his next film

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:29:42 +0530

'Friday' will also feature Manu ('Tournament' fame) and Ann Augustine in other important roles. The movie which follows the events that happened on a friday at a busy town.

Narein plays a cop in 'Kaakkichattai' remake

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:41:09 +0530

After the recent comeback to commercial movies with B Unnikrishnan's 'Grandmaster', young actor Narein will be shortly seen as a cop again. This time he will be playing the same for the remake of the famous Kamal hassan movie 'Kaakkichattai'.

Baburaj to appear in more than 12 films this year

Tue, 08 May 2012 04:46:14 +0530

After the recent makeover in his image, actor Baburaj is finding it difficult to allot the dates for any movie coming his way.He will also play the lead in some of the films releasing this year.

Prithviraj gets new muscle packed look for 'Hero'

Tue, 08 May 2012 03:24:23 +0530

Prithviraj in his upcoming movie 'Hero' directed by Deepan will be seen in a well built muscle outlook in congurence with the title of the film.

No 'Dirty Picture' remake for Richa Gangopadhyay

Tue, 08 May 2012 02:29:48 +0530

The relay race over who would play the lead role in the Tamil-Telugu remake of 'The Dirty Picture' continues, with the latest being Richa Gangopadhyay. The 'Mayakkam Enna' actress said that she will not be doing the project and she would not do it even if she gets the offer.

Aashiq Abu is all set to return with 'Da Thadiya'

Tue, 08 May 2012 01:55:42 +0530

After the spirited success of his latest '22 Female Kottayam' director Aashiq Abu is coming with his next.The movie has been interestingly titled as 'Da Thadiya'. Aashiq Abu will present two new faces Sekhar Menon and Sreenath Bhasi.

Now a Malayalam film on 'real' Silk Smitha

Sat, 05 May 2012 03:40:46 +0530

The film, tentatively titled 'Profile', is all set to go on floors by early June this year only.

Isha Sharvani to debut in Malayalam Films

Sat, 05 May 2012 03:21:42 +0530

If all goes well, Bollywood diva Isha Sharvani will soon make her debut in Malayalam.

Soul often goes missing in remakes: Mohanlal

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:02:17 +0530

At a time when South film remakes are popular in Hindi, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal feels that even if various elements are added to the content, the soul of the original is lost when it is re-produced in different languages several times.

Malayalam film producer Appachan passes away

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:37:36 +0530

Well-known Malayalam film-maker, 'Navodaya' Appachan, who is credited with producing the first 3-D movie in India, 'My Dear Kuttichathan', died in Kochi. Appachan (87) was admitted to a private hospital on April 17 following old-age illness.

Dileep's 'Mayamohini' is a hit

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:47:26 +0530

With the film, Dileep joins the league of actors like Kamal Haasan who have played a female character on screen for a large part of their film.

'Mayamohini' creates waves at the box office

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:26:51 +0530

Malayalam actor Dileep's portrayal of female seductress in the film 'Mayamohini' is creating quite a buzz at the box office.

Mammootty's son to star in 'Ustad Hotel'

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:32:22 +0530

Dulquar Salman's debut film 'Second Show' did reasonable business at the box office, but it hasn't stopped filmmakers to offer films to the youngster.

Internet racket to make a film virtual hit

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:10:47 +0530

Exploiting the wide possibilities of online promotion of Malayalam movies, unauthorised internet marketing groups are becoming rampant in the state.

Mohanlal to play the lead in Rafi-Mecartin film

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:18:33 +0530

Rafi and Mecartin are coming up with a new movie this year, their third flick with Mohanlal.

Teaser: Mohanlal's Malayalam thriller Grandmaster

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:55:37 +0530

Grandmaster is an upcoming Malayalam action thriller film directed by B Unnikrishnan.

Thousands bid tearful adieu to T Damodaran

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:53:05 +0530

Thousands turned up to bid adieu to eminent scriptwriter T Damodaran, who passed away on March 28.

CMC medical team examines actor Sreekumar

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:14:20 +0530

A three-member medical team from Christian Medical College hospital, Vellore, today examined veteran Malayalm film actor Jagathy Sreekumar, being treated at a private hospital here after his March 10 accident.

Asin honoured by Kerala government

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:27:47 +0530

The actress was awarded for her achievements and success in the field of entertainment by her home state.

Malayalam scriptwriter T Damodaran dead

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:24:18 +0530

T Damodaran, known for scripting successful films like "Angaadi", "Ee Nadu" and "Avanazhi", died on Wednesday at his residence here, according to family sources.

Malayalam actor Jose Prakash passes away

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:30:56 +0530

He has done nearly 400 films. His last film was 'Traffic' that was released last year.

Malayalam actor Sreekumar recovering well

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:04:41 +0530

Malayalam film actor Jagathy Sreekumar is recovering well after three operations to fix fractures on his hand, leg and hip following the March 10 accident, doctors attending on him said.

Malayalam actor Sreekumar's condition stable

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:36:25 +0530

The condition of Malayalam film actor Jagathy Sreekumar, who was admitted to a hospital here after he met with a road accident, is stable, doctors attending on him said today.

Malayalam actor Jagathy Sreekumar hurt in mishap

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:15:13 +0530

Popular Malayalam film actor Jagathy Sreekumar was seriously injured in a road mishap in neighbouring Malappuram district on Saturday, police said.

Malayalam film comedian Sreekumar seriously injured

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:22:32 +0530

Jagathy Sreekumar, a veteran of over 1,000 Malayalam films, was seriously hurt in a road accident in the wee hours of Saturday.

Playlist: National Award winning film trailers

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:42:14 +0530

Regional actors and filmmakers swept the top honours, including best feature film, best direction and best actor.

Asif Ali: Rising star of Malayalam films

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:57:43 +0530

The new gamut of young talent in Malayalam cinema comes without any baggage, except maybe the imposing career graph put forward by their predecessors - Mammootty and Mohanlal.

Is Mohanlal worth Rs 1 cr?

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:10:30 +0530

In the past, Mohanlal is said to have walked out of Vishal Bharadwaj's Saat Khoon Maaf after he felt he was being short-changed in money matter.

Malayalam film industry lacks active producers

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:48:30 +0530

The director says this is a love story that will have a great musical score. It will also have pure action based on martial arts.

Renowned singer Janaki suffers head injury

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:19:56 +0530

Veteran playback singer S Janaki was injured after she accidentally fell down in the bathroom of a hotel.

Movies are the directors' act: Mohanlal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:29:08 +0530

Looking dapper in his dark blue shirt and white dhoti, the man is a picture of cool. In an industry where each nanosecond counts, Mohanlal opens up in a leisurely pace, each sentence accented with ease. His nonchalant demeanour persists throughout the conversation, be it about Celebrity Cricket League, or about his role as a cop in 'Grandmaster', the shoot of which is progressing in Kochi. Whatever may be the topic, the actor's reflections and retorts come with a tinge of philosophy.

Was reluctant to do 'Casanova': Sanjjanaa

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:13:56 +0530

The pretty Sanjjanaa is elated by all the attention she has been garnering in Kerala over the last few months.

Dad's goodwill keeps me going: Dulquar Salman

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:18:22 +0530

'Second Show', the debut film of Mammootty's son Dulquar Salman, has hit the theatres and the newcomer says his father's goodwill has given him a head start, but admits that he will have to work hard to carve a niche for himself. "Without doubt, his (Mammootty) goodwill has given me a head start. I know very well now that I will have to work hard because that is the only thing that will keep going forward," Salman told IANS.

Mammootty's son to debut with 'Second Show'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:17:05 +0530

Dulquer went to Mumbai in 2009 and did a three-month course with the Barry John Acting Studio.

Malayalam actor denies mocking Mohanlal

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:39:09 +0530

Malayalam actor-cum-script writer Sreenivasan has refuted media reports that his latest film 'Padmasree Bharath Dr Saroj Kumar' shows superstar Mohanlal in poor light.

'Adaminte...' director happy despite Oscar loss

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:21:46 +0530

His Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' may have lost the race for the Oscars but debutant director Salim Ahmed is happy that the story of a poor perfume seller went so far despite his limited means.

'Adaminte Makan Abu' out of Oscar race

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:36:04 +0530

Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu', India's official entry to the upcoming Academy Awards, has failed to make it to the top nine shortlist for the best foreign film Oscar for 2011.

Gautami Nair to debut with Mammootty's son

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:11:05 +0530

If confidence is the buzzword today, Gautami Nair is definitely in tune with the times.

No better actor to play 'Casanova' than Mohanlal?

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:03:25 +0530

The name 'Casanova' conjures up so many images. Director Rosshan Andrews likes to think that there is no better actor than Superstar Mohanlal who can reprise the character of the legendary Venetian adventurer and author.

2011 was troublesome for Malayalam films

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:46:46 +0530

According to the details provided by the Producers' Association, this year 95 films had a theatrical release in Kerala.

Siddhartha Lama returns to Malayalam screens

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:24:43 +0530

Siddhartha Lama is back to act in another film on the Tibetan issue, to be directed by eminent director Lenin Rajendran.

Mohanlal and Mammooty in the tax net

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:08:10 +0530

Then the senior-most Income Tax officer rang the doorbell, simultaneously, in both houses, as well as in offices in Chennai, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram. And the sound reverberated through the state within hours. Because the people who were being raided were two of Kerala's enduring superstars: Mammooty and Mohanlal.

'Malegaon ka Superman' now available online

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:54:37 +0530

Catch Mollywood spoofs in March, with just a click. While Mollywood, or the Malegaon film industry, has been making spoofs of Bollywood blockbusters at a fraction of their price for years, and has received much media attention, very few people from urban centres have gotten access to these films. At most, people can view short clips of some of these films on popular websites like YouTube.

Malayalam actor Mamta weds family friend

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:56:27 +0530

Besides acting, Mamta is a trained singer as well and has rendered her voice in some Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films.

2011: Dhanush, Babu ruled the game in South

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:08:10 +0530

The year 2011 saw the emergence of a potential superstar Dhanush as his 'Kolaveri Di' garnered unprecedented success.

Snapshot: Mammootty's son Dulquar ties the knot

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:11:32 +0530

Malayalam star Mammootty's son Dulquar Salman tied the knot with Sufia on December 22, 2011 in Chennai. Manmootty had taken time off from his movies to make sure he was there for his son's wedding.

2011: Malayalam filmdom failed to script success

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:13:38 +0530

The waning charisma of superstars, a drought at the box office and dearth of new faces made it a bad year.

Prakash Raj to remake 'Salt N Pepper' in Tamil

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:41:55 +0530

Though he is at ease with seven languages, Prakash owes special love for Malayalam and Keralites due to his Mangalorean roots.

Mohanlal and Azhikode patch up

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:56:41 +0530

The curtain has come down on the tiff between veteran Malayalam writer and orator Sukumar Azhikode and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, with both of them speaking over phone while their lawyers acted as mediators.

IFF Kerala to screen over 200 films

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:07:48 +0530

'Two Half-Times in Hell,' a Hungarian film that narrates the story of a football match played between the prisoners of war and the Germans marking Hitler's birthday.

Controversy helped 'DAM 999': Director

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:20:46 +0530

Sohan Roy, director of controversial multilingual film DAM 999 that released throughout India but not in Tamil Nadu, is happy because the heat generated has given his venture a fillip.

A flood of new films in Malayalam

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:55:48 +0530

Ending the drought that had gripped the Malayalam movie industry for the past 50 days, new movies will hit screens from Friday. Interestingly, the Malayalam filmdom gets a breather on a day when the movie 'Dam 999' is banned in Tamil Nadu.

In Kerala, they boo the film and make it a hit

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:45:33 +0530

'Krishnanum Radhayum' is a badly made film, critics have panned it and aduiences are angry. But despite all that it is running houseful here. Guess why? It may sound strange, but people are thronging the theatre to abuse the first-time director Santosh Pandit for making such a bad film.

A makeover for India's Oscar entry 'Adimante'

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:58:12 +0530

The movie, which won four major National Awards this year, was seen to be strong in content but weak in technique.

Is there any future for singers in Malayalam?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:04:12 +0530

This is the age of reality shows on practically every television channel. Participants get world-wide exposure and fabulous prizes and are lionised, converting them into celebrities overnight.

It's strike time for Kerala film industry

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:35:00 +0530

The recent crisis that has gripped the Malayalam film industry deepened on Tuesday with the Kerala Film Producers' Association (KFPA) deciding to stick to their decision not to produce movies until the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) took steps to curb the escalating production cost.

Fund-strapped 'Adaminte' lags in Oscar race

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:33:02 +0530

Malayalam film industry in throes of crisis

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:54:27 +0530

If one has to describe the present status of the Malayalam film industry in one word, the answer is "chaotic". At the heart of this downfall are strikes and conflicts - for the past four days shootings have come to a grinding halt.

Audio release of Santosh Sivan's 'Urumi'

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:39:47 +0530

'Urumi' is one of the most talked about Malayalam films of the year starring Prithviraj and Genelia D'Souza.

Malayalam film industry unaffected by strike?

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:35:19 +0530

Film shooting in the Malayalam film industry continued despite the strike called by State Film Producers Association.

Love experimenting with clothes: Rima Kallingal

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:56:29 +0530

In conversation with Rima Kallingal, a rising young star in Malayalam films.

Malayalam Film Industry in shutdown mode

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:40:28 +0530

The Malayalam Film Industry has come to a stand still as three film associations are on an indefinite strike.

It's upsurge time for Malayalam films

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:14:41 +0530

Malayalam film industry, of late is on an upsurge with the success of a few multiple narrative, multi-star and new-age films like 'Traffic', 'Salt N' Pepper' , 'Chaappa Kurish'. A bunch of new directors like Ranjith Shankar, Mamas, Vysakh, Lijo Jose Pellissery are up with fresh themes.

Archana Kavi and the irresistible 'Aravaan'

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:22:13 +0530

She shot to limelight with a scintillating performance in the Malayalam film 'Neelathamara', which came in for considerable praise from different quarters of the society. Now, Archana Kavi seems to be all set to repeat that feat in the Tamil film industry as well, if one is to go by the testimonials of those who have seen her work in Vasantabalan's 'Aravaan'.

Mohanlal plays Bheem in India's costliest film

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:18:29 +0530

Who would don the role of Bheeman? That was the question on every film enthusiasts' mind when veteran director Hariharan and legendary writer MT Vasudevan Nair set out to recreate on celluloid the emotional angst of the epic character Bheeman in the latter's novel 'Randamoozham'.

One-minute film 'Masks and Mirrors' is open-ended

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:03:22 +0530

About the name 'Masks and Mirrors', George says, "Everybody wears a mask, even with the people closest to them.

Malayalam film 'Salt N' Pepper' completes 100 days

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:32:48 +0530

The 100th day celebration of the superhit Malayalam film 'Salt N' Pepper' will be held in Dubai with a concert by Avial.

Malayalam cinema at yet another take off stage?

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:33:41 +0530

Keralites are welcoming small budget experimental films with open arms.

Rupesh Paul's excited about 'Saint Dracula 3D'

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:34:51 +0530

Malayalam director Rupesh Paul's 'Saint Dracula 3D' is the first-ever stereoscopic 3D movie in the Dracula series.

Great praise for India Oscar entry 'Adaminte...'

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:20:59 +0530

Director Salim Ahamed Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' was also applauded at the Mumbai Film Festival.

'Veeraputhran' runs into controversy

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:51:41 +0530

A biographical film on Mohammed Abdul Rahman Sahib - a prominent freedom fighter in the Malabar region - has run into controversy with allegation from certain quarters that the director was "distorting" history to fetch a market for the movie.

It's difficult to make a film as 'Urumi': Sivan

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:15:31 +0530

Celebrated cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan, who revisits the pages of history once again with his multi-starrer 'Urumi', says he is attracted to themes which deal with conflict and cultural clashes.

A Spanish delight from Lal Jose

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:26:47 +0530

'Spanish Masala', with Dileep and Daniela Zacherl, is about an Indian who gets lost in Spain.

Kerala's first 3D stereoscopic animation film

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:02:15 +0530

With 3D movies making buzz across the cinema world, a group of ten animation enthusiasts hailing from Kozhikode district is busy making the first stereoscopic 3D animation film in Malayalam.

Actor Mohanlal denies allegations of uniform misuse

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:20:37 +0530

Malayalam movie star Mohanlal has allegedly misused his uniform for commercial purposes in Kerala government advertisements to promote tourism.

Malayalam Review: 'Snehaveedu' has nothing new

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:48:10 +0530

The 'Anthikkadan Academy of Film Production' is one institution where syllabus will not change often. The director of the 'academy,' Sathyan Anthikkad, for the last few years has been managing 'it' alone.

Glamour means elegance: Karthika

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:01:29 +0530

Karthika, daughter of yesteryear south Indian actor Radha, finds her role of Urvashi in Lenin Rajendran's Malayalam film 'Makaramanju' as intense and challenging.

Movie is a sought-after career: Priyadarshan

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:13:46 +0530

There was a time when 'Bollywood Dreams' used to meet with objection, raised eyebrows and worried faces, not any more, says filmmaker Priyadarshan.

All eyes on 'Adaminte Makan Abu' again

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:51:02 +0530

With 'Adaminte Makan Abu' being selected as the official Indian nomination for the Oscar Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category, Mollywood is eager to see whether it will find a place in the final list of five world movies that will be screened at the Oscars.

Where have the heroines gone in south cinema?

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:48:48 +0530

'Adaminte Makan Abu' is India's entry for Oscar

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:32:42 +0530

National award-winning Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu', which deals with the struggle of a poor perfume seller to collect money for Haj, has been named India's official entry for this year's Oscars.

Mammootty's son to debut with 'Second Show'

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:46:13 +0530

Taking after his superstar father Mammootty, Dhulkar Salman will be making his debut in the Malayalam film industry with 'Second Show' (life has a second chance), to release in January.

Actor Mohanlal is back with 'Snehaveedu'

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:01:29 +0530

After the dull performance of movies in the first half, Mollywood is all set to buzz with activity in next three months.

Kamal Hasan to play Tipu Sultan in his next film

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:03:20 +0530

Businessman cum film producer Gokulam Gopalan, who shot to fame after making 'Pazhassi Raja', has finalised Kamal Haasan for his next, which is again a historical about Tipu Sultan and Unniarcha.

Mohanlal takes Shah Rukh around Kollam

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:48:54 +0530

SRK met Mohanlal on his visit to Kerala where he went to launch a resort.

Rs 30 cr assets found with Mammootty, Mohanlal

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:01 +0530

Income tax raids on residences and business establishments of Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal have revealed undisclosed assets worth about Rs 30 crore, a top I-T official said on Friday.

I'm thirsty to play diverse roles: Suresh Gopi

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:07:52 +0530

The South star talks about doing cop movies and his collection of Khaki uniforms.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal set for 300th film

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:00:03 +0530

The veteran actor has completed over three decades in the film industry.

Mammootty back to films, plans son's marriage

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:05:42 +0530

Southern superstar Mammootty says the media had a field day when tax men were raiding his premises, but now he is back to shooting for films.

I-T searches Malayalam actor Mohanlal's home

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:51:22 +0530

After a four-day gap, Income Tax officials on Tuesday continued searches at Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's residence. The officials began the search in the presence of the actor who returned from Chennai in the morning, I-T sources said.

Malayalam star Dileep at tax department bash

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:36:00 +0530

Dileep is one of the leading individual tax payers in Kerala

I-T officials question Malayalam star Mammootty

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:45:57 +0530

Income Tax officials, who had conducted raids at the residence and business establishments of Malayalam superstar Mamootty, questioned him for nearly seven hours till early on Saturday morning.

I-T raids Malayalam stars Mohanlal, Mammootty

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:16:00 +0530

The Income Tax department on Friday conducted raids at the homes and offices of Malayalam superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty.

India's first 3D film to get a digital version

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:26:24 +0530

Directed by Jijo, 'My Dear Kuttichathan' will release across Kerala during Onam

Priyadarshan to be Kerala film academy chairman

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:58:34 +0530

Priyadarshan succeeds eminent director K R Mohan as head of the film academy

Actor Mohanlal gets bail in defamation case

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:54:35 +0530

Writer Sukumar Azhikode had filed a defamation case on the south actor

Thilakan returns to commercial Malayalam films

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:37:45 +0530

He was ousted from the regional actors' association for indiscipline last year

Kavya finally gets her marriage annulled

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:33:34 +0530

The couple had decided to separate in October last year

Mohanlal buys house in world's tallest tower

Fri, 27 May 2011 04:41:18 +0530

Burj Khalifa in Dubai is all set to be the star's newest address

Hamlet gets Malayalam movie version

Fri, 27 May 2011 12:57:46 +0530

Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's tragedies, has been adapted into a Malayalm movie by director VK Prakash.

Filmstar Prithviraj marries Mumbai journalist

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:25:04 +0530

Malayalam film actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has tied the knot with Mumbai-based journalist Supriya Menon in a low-profile ceremony held in his hometown of Palakkad, according to reports.

Urumi: history from the vanquished's eyes

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:02:59 +0530

Touted as the first global film from Kerala, recently released 'Urumi' is an attempt to read history from the side of the vanquished, its director Santosh Sivan said.

Women breaking glass ceiling in Malayalam films

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:03:26 +0530

Women are making inroads in the male-dominated territory of filmmaking.

Breaking the glass ceiling in Malayalam cinema

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:50:32 +0530

Women are making inroads in the male-dominated territory of filmmaking, quitting cushy jobs and breaking away from their settled lives to wield the megaphone.

Writer drags superstar Mohanlal to court

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:51:36 +0530

The war of words between the two started when Azhikode came in support of Thilakan

The National Awards to be presented on Friday

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:21:58 +0530

The 57th National Film Awards will be presented by President Prathibha Patil in the capital later on Friday.

I'm like a hard working farmer: Mammootty

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:51:16 +0530

The Malayalam star talks about his future plans and avoids a few tricky questions

'I'm happy my films won eight national awards'

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:14:03 +0530

Actor, Mammootty expresses his pleasure being part of the national award winning films

National Awards for 'Kutty Srank', Rituparno, Big B

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:44:54 +0530

The 57th National Film Awards were announced on Wednesday afternoon in New Delhi with Bengali film 'Abohoman' being the big winner.

National Film Awards: Amitabh or Mammootty?

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:05:47 +0530

With the National Film Awards to be announced on Wednesday, the question is who will win the best actor award?

Malayalam actress Kavya Madhavan files for divorce

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:42:39 +0530

She filed two petitions, one for divorce and the other for causing mental stress

I'm doing a Malayalam film only for Mohanlal

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:01:43 +0530

Big B talks about his admiration for the actor and his reasons to do a film in south

PREVIEW: Mummy and Me

Fri, 21 May 2010 12:21:16 +0530

The film revolves around the happenings in the present family system

Malayalam industry lifts ban on new releases

Thu, 06 May 2010 12:54:01 +0530

Mohanlal and Mammootty's films hit theatres this week

Big B to work in Mohanlal's film for free

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:51:51 +0530

The actor would be doing a guest appearance in the Malayalam movie

Actor Thilakan dismissed from film forum

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:25:01 +0530

The actor has decided to approach the court of law for the action taken by forum members

Mohanlal elated over joining army

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:25:09 +0530

The actor is the brand ambassador of the Territorial Army