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Mammootty reveals how Salim Kumar became disinterested in acting owing to his obsession with farming that made him a 'billionaire'.

How Salim Kumar became a 'billionaire' through farming and won Mammootty's admiration

June 08, 2026 8:00 am

Legendary actor Salim Kumar didn't just love farming; he lived it. Discover his deeply moving philosophy on agriculture, his push for Pokkali cultivation, and how the soil kept him energetic.

Salim Kumar didn't just make us laugh, he redefined Malayalam cinema's comedy landscape.

Salim Kumar (1969-2026): The screen titan who knew the jokes, and whom the jokes knew

June 07, 2026 3:37 pm

Salim Kumar didn't just make us laugh, he redefined Malayalam cinema's comedy landscape. Explore the masterclass of his humour, his unforgettable one-liners, and his enduring legacy.

Mollywood Times movie review: Naslen's 'hate letter to cinema' had all the brilliant ingredients of a masterpiece.

Mollywood Times movie review: Naslen's 'hate letter to cinema' is a misfired masterpiece

June 05, 2026 4:09 pm

Mollywood Times Movie Review: Naslen and Abhinav Sunder Nayak's 'hate letter to cinema' has all the brilliant ingredients of a masterpiece, but does its intense obstinacy cost this dark comedy its soul?

Zarin Shihab explains why Mohanlal's tragic role in Patriot wasn't a 'betrayal'

June 05, 2026 8:06 am

As Mahesh Narayanan's Patriot begins streaming on ZEE5, actor Zarin Shihab addresses the criticism the Mammootty-Mohanlal starrer received.

Explore how Urvashi cemented her legacy as the ultimate GOAT of comedy in Indian cinema.

Unrivalled GOAT of comedy: Why it's almost impossible to match Urvashi's comic brilliance

June 04, 2026 8:08 am

From effortless acting to timeless collaborations with others, explore how Urvashi cemented her legacy as the ultimate GOAT of comedy in Indian cinema.

Jeethu Joseph drops crucial update on Mohanlal's Drishyam 4

As Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 crosses Rs 225 cr, Jeethu Joseph drops key update on Drishyam 4

June 03, 2026 7:41 pm

As Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 shatters box office records, director Jeethu Joseph addresses the viral post-credit scene and breaks silence on plans for Drishyam 4.

Behind Mammootty's co-star, Shaji Kailas' friend TS Krishnan's tragic death

Mammootty, Shaji Kailas broke down after finding TS Krishnan dead: 'He was ice-cold'

June 03, 2026 6:10 pm

A look back at the short life and sudden demise of '90s Malayalam cinema villain TS Krishnan, and how director Shaji Kailas tried to steer him through his final battle.