Malayalam Cinema
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In newgen Malayalam cinema, time has shrunk and with it the notion of the hero
Uncertainty, danger and surprises await the new protagonists, who are weak, damaged, scared and often devious.
CS Venkiteswaran
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‘Nayattu’ cinematographer Shyju Khalid on new Malayalam cinema: ‘The aesthetic and emotions connect’
Shyju Khalid has been behind the camera of some of the most acclaimed films from Kerala in recent times.
Nandini Ramnath
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In Lijo Jose Pellissery’s ‘Jallikattu’, a buffalo runs amok and brings out the beast in humans
The film is headed to the Toronto film festival.
Nandini Ramnath
Trending
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BJP moves Supreme Court against Calcutta HC order restraining derogatory ads about Trinamool
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Farmers, inflation, army: Why the BJP is facing public anger in Haryana
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Yogendra Yadav says BJP won’t get majority, Prashant Kishor predicts 300+. What’s their reasoning?
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Thriller: When a photographer witnesses a murder, he turns to a detective to confess his own crimes
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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Nipah outbreak film ‘Virus’ is ‘a tribute to the victims and fighters of Kerala’
Aashiq Abu’s latest movie traces the efforts to contain the outbreak, which killed 17 people.
Anubha George
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In Malayalam film ‘Biriyaani’, a missing brother helps a woman find her feet
Directed by Sajin Baabu (’Asthamayam Vare’, ‘Ayaal Sassi’).
Nandini Ramnath
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In Malayalam film ‘Uyare’, an acid attack survivor faces up to tragedy with courage
Written by Bobby-Sanjay and directed by Manu Ashokan, the S-Cube Films production stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Asif Ali and Tovino Thomas.
Anubha George
Video
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Watch: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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What the Malayalam movie ‘Lucifer’ tells us about Mohanlal and the cult of the superstar
Malayalam directors have been trying to make superstars redundant. Prithviraj Sukumaran’s directorial debut is an attempt to put the icons back into the temple.
CS Venkiteswaran
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Kerala miracle: Film by daily wage rubber plantation worker gets top state award
Shareef Easa’s debut feature ‘Kanthan The Lover of Colour’ been awarded the top prize by the Kerala State Film Awards.
TA Ameerudheen
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In Malayalam film ‘Odiyan’, Mohanlal plays a shapeshifting superhero
Malayalam movie star Mohanlal plays an action hero in VA Shrikumar Menon’s directorial debut.
Anubha George
The Reel
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ review: A poetic exploration of love and dreams
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‘Barah X Barah’ review: A ponderous look at slow death in Varanasi
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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: Come for the back story and stay for the insane stunts
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Biopic ‘John’ resurrects one of Malayalam cinema’s most revered filmmakers
John Abraham, director of ‘Agraharathil Kazhuthai’ and ‘Amma Ariyan’, is the subject of a film directed by Prem Chand and written by Deedi Damodaran.
Anubha George
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Lijo Jose Pellissery on ‘Ee. Ma. Yau’: ‘I have evolved as a storyteller’
The Malayalam satire by the ‘Angamaly Diaries’ director has been winning accolades.
Anubha George
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In Malayalam film ‘Aedan’, death and sin mingle with food, alcohol and games
Sanju Surendran’s debut feature, which is showing at the International Film Festival of Kerala, is based on S Hareesh’s short stories.
Archana Nathan
The Field
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IPL 2024: Shahbaz, Abhishek restrict Rajasthan Royals to book final spot for Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Boxing, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sachin Siwach wins opening round bout in Bangkok
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Tennis: Somdev Devvarman on Rafael Nadal’s French Open swansong – ‘Retirement is inevitable’
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Compound mixed team reaches final; Deepika Kumari enters recurve semis
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Cricket: Jay Shah denies Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer claims of being approached for India coach job