Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) Malayalam film director Tharun Moorthy, who recently announced that he would be working with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal again on a film after the phenomenal success of their film ‘Thudaram’, has now dropped an interesting update on the upcoming project. Taking to his X timeline, Tharun Moorthy posted a picture of himself with the team he had assembled for this film and wrote, “Strong squad, smart plan, unstoppable mindset. #L366 @Mohanlal.”It may be recalled that last De…
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Thiruvananthapuram Jan 17 (IANS) Thimingalavetta (Whale Hunt), written and directed by Rakesh Gopan under the banner of VMR Films, was meant to arrive in theatres this April as a sharp, politically charged satirical drama. Today, however, the film stands enveloped in grief as its release shadowed by the untimely death of actor Prashant Tamang, whose Malayalam debut it marked.Tamang, who rose to national fame after winning Indian Idol Season 3 and later stunned audiences with his restrained, hard…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Veteran actress Sarada has been selected for the 2024 J.C. Daniel Award for Lifetime Contribution to Malayalam cinema, Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said here on Friday.The J.C. Daniel Award, the highest film honour instituted by the Kerala government, carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a citation and a statuette. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will present the award at the Kerala State Film Awards ceremony scheduled to be held here on January 25.The a…
Chennai, Jan 13 (IANS) Well known actor, director and producer Dhanush on Tuesday showered praise on critically acclaimed Malayalam film ‘Eko’, calling it a “masterpiece”. The actor did not stop with just praising the film. He went on to compliment actor Biana Momin’s acting in the film, calling her performance a “World class” one. Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the film, Dhanush wrote, “EKO the Malayalam film is a masterpiece. Actor Biana Momin deserves all the highest honours….
Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Showering praise on two Malayalam films that he had watched recently, cricketer Dinesh Karthik, who is known to express his appreciation for good movies on social media, has now gone on to observe that Malayalam cinema was on a different level altogether. Taking to his X timeline, Dinesh Karthik praised Malayalam actor Basil Joseph for his fine performance in ‘Ponman’ and Dinjith Ayyathan’s ‘Eko’.The wicket-keeper, batsman wrote, “Two high quality movies I’ve watched this…
Kochi Dec 30 (IANS) Shantakumari Amma, the mother of Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal, passed away at her residence in Kochi on Tuesday. She was 90 and had been bedridden for the past decade following age-related ailments.Doctors who reached the house later certified that she had breathed her last.Shantakumari Amma’s passing marks a deeply personal loss for Mohanlal, who was known to share an exceptionally close bond with his mother.Despite his demanding professional commitments and frequent tra…
Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Actor Allu Sirish on Monday announced that he will be tying the knot with his fiancee Nayanika Reddy on March 6, the same day his brother Allu Arjun tied the knot with Sneha Reddy. Sirish took to Instagram to make the announcement via a viral reel featuring him alongside his nieces and nephews.Speaking about the coincidence, Allu Sirish said, “When our wedding dates were being arrived at as per charts and kundalis, we were given two favorable dates – 25 Feb end and March …
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 27 (IANS) Veteran art director K. Shekhar, a distinguished name in Malayalam cinema known for his imaginative and technically innovative set designs, has passed away. He was 72.Shekhar died at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram, family sources said.He earned lasting recognition for his work in films where art direction played a defining narrative role, most notably My Dear Kuttichathan, India’s first 3D feature film.Shekhar’s creative vision helped elevate the visual…
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi believes that one of the most defining changes in cinema over the past decades has been the space storytelling has finally been allowed to occupy. Reflecting on the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, Wamiqa said that contemporary cinema has gradually moved towards quieter, more nuanced narratives. According to her, the last couple of decades have opened doors for stories driven by flawed characters and emotions that do not need to be loud to …
Kochi, Dec 20 (IANS) Sreenivasan, one of Malayalam cinema’s most distinctive voices as an actor, writer and filmmaker, passed away earlier on Saturday, marking the end of a five-decade journey that reshaped the moral and emotional grammar of popular cinema. The death of the 69-year-old veteran has left the film fraternity and audiences across Kerala grappling with a profound sense of loss.The funeral will be held at his residence in Ernakulam on Sunday with state honours to a man who belonged as…