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Akshaya Pillai
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Malayalam film ‘Manhole’ is about an inhuman practice that needs to be flushed away
Vidhu Vincent’s feature debut, about manual scavenging, is being screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala.
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Why Mohanlal starrer ‘Pulimurugan’ is roaring at the box office
The blockbuster features the star as a superhero who hunts a tiger and carries off spectacular action sequences.
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Kunal Kapoor starrer ‘Veeram’ is based on Macbeth but its roots lie closer home: director Jayaraj
William Shakespeare, Kerala folkore and kalaripayittu have been fused together for Jayaraj’s ambitious epic drama.
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Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Man of Indian origin pleads guilty to ramming truck near White House, says he wanted to seize power
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‘What use is a bullet train to us?’ In Maharashtra’s Palghar, tribal anger at BJP over lack of jobs
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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Dalit-Muslim romance ‘Kismath’ is Kerala’s answer to ‘Sairat’
Shanavas V Bavakkutty’s debut feature is based on a real-life case.
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In Kerala, battle lines drawn between filmmakers and the Censor Board
Here are five recent instances of movies that have gone head to head with the regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification.
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The simplicity of ‘Ottal’ speaks to a diverse crowd, says director of festival favourite
Jayaraj’s movie about child labour and ecological damage most recently won a top award at the Berlin Film Festival.
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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Bangladeshi movie ‘Under Construction’ reinterprets Tagore for today’s times
Director Rubaiyat Hossain relocates the play ‘Red Oleanders’ to the readymade garment industry
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Anton Chekov lives on in a corner of Kerala in Jayaraj’s acclaimed ‘Ottaal’
The Kuttanad-set drama, about an orphan and his grandfather, is being screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala in the Competition section.
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Tamil Nadu will deploy special weapon in battle with Kerala over dam: Rajnikanth
Supreme Court ruling about Mullaperiyar Dam in Tamil Nadu's favour causes outrage in Kerala.
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The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Video: Kerala parents send bawling 11-month-old infant on a parasailing ride
The flight was part of a parasailing competition at Kannur beach.
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As heavy rains lash Kerala, some blame court decision on temple treasure for inviting destruction
Court-appointed committee takes charge of Sree Padmanabha temple in Trivandrum, to the horror of traditionalists.
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In Kerala, AAP has Facebook appeal. But will this translate into votes?
The party has attracted writers, activists, police officers and software engineers, but it will find it hard to make a dent in a state dominated by the Congress and the CPI-M.
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The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Luwang Maisnam qualifies for men’s singles main draw
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South Africa tour of India: Bengaluru, Chennai to host multi-format series for women
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Gaurav Chauhan advances into semi-finals, Shiva Thapa exits
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu win respective 25m pistol finals
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Table tennis: Manika Batra reaches career-best rank after Saudi Smash run; regains top India spot