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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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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa