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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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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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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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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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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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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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: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women lose to Japan, men to China in quarter-finals