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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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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IPL 2023 Final, GT vs CSK as it happened: Chennai Super Kings clinch fifth title after thriller
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Comeback Super Kings: Reactions to CSK winning fourth IPL title after excellent win against KKR
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Why a Tamil sceptre handed over by Mountbatten lies at the heart of Modi’s new Parliament
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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: Vicky Kaushal matches steps with Hrithik Roshan as they dance together to ‘Ek Pal Ka Jeena’
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Watch: Water in Venice’s Grand Canal mysteriously turns bright green, authorities launch probe
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Watch: Mobile tower knocked down by powerful winds during thunderstorm in Nagaur, Rajasthan
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Watch: Dog learns to play peek-a-boo with human
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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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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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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 2023: As Chennai Super Kings clinch record-equalling fifth title, a look at the list of winners
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IPL 2023: ‘B Sai Sudharsan in beast mode’ — Reactions to GT batter’s whirlwind knock in final vs CSK
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Watch, IPL 2023: MS Dhoni shows off lightning-fast reflexes to stump Shubman Gill
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