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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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India’s latest GDP growth numbers are ‘mystifying’, says former chief economic advisor
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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: Stampede-like situation at a temple in UP as lakhs of devotees visit for pre-Holi festivities
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Watch: Major pipeline ruptured in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, sending jets of water in the air
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Caught on camera: Container ship hits and knocks down gantry cranes while docking at a Turkey port
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Watch: Temple in Kochi gets a mechanical elephant to perform prayer rituals
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Watch: Srinagar hosts Formula 4 car show on the roads around Dal Lake
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour