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February 16, 2026 18:30 IST

Why Mammootty doesn’t refer to himself as ‘Padma Bhushan Mammootty’: ‘That is just a word for…’

Mentioning that his stance on such titles is very simple, Mammootty noted that they are not for him to celebrate but for others.

February 16, 2026 13:21 IST

141 films, 84 movies with one hero and multiple records: Meet the ‘hitmaker’ who defined an era of Malayalam cinema

There was a time when a Malayalam film headlined by A-listers could be made for Rs 1.5 lakh, including the male lead's remuneration of Rs 5,000 and the female lead's Rs 3,500. J Sasikumar ruled this era.

February 11, 2026 19:10 IST

Flop debut, two battles with cancer, marriage that ended in a year, and vitiligo, nothing could break this Malayalam actress

Much like her professional life, Mamta Mohandas' personal life has also made massive headlines, if not bigger, as she has often served as a beacon of hope, triumphing over cancer not once, but twice.

February 11, 2026 19:07 IST

‘Side effects of steroid medication’: Priya Mohan on her battle with fibromyalgia, slams those body-shaming her

Priya Mohan had previously revealed that she's battling fibromyalgia, a chronic health condition that apparently causes unbearable pain in the muscles and joints.

February 9, 2026 20:05 IST

Biju Menon under FEFKA fire for skipping movie promotions, causing ‘Rs 25 lakh loss to producer’

Biju Menon faces FEFKA backlash for skipping promotions.

February 9, 2026 18:24 IST

South India’s most celebrated actress of 80s ruled 4 industries; husband’s abuse destroyed her: ‘He kicked me when I was pregnant’

Despite the abundance of actors in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada industries in the '80s, her talent was so profound that it was impossible to overlook her.

February 9, 2026 15:57 IST

It’s Fahadh Faasil vs Mammootty-Mohanlal in Patriot as Aavesham star confirms villain role in highly anticipated thriller

Fahadh Faasil on Mohanlal-Mammootty starrer Patriot.

February 6, 2026 19:14 IST

Maniyanpilla Raju accident case: Actor arrested, released on bail

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February 6, 2026 12:24 IST

Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju accused in hit-and-run, two men on bike injured: ‘I panicked and returned home’

Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju accused in hit and run accident

February 3, 2026 22:53 IST

Music director SP Venkatesh dies at 70

Music director SP Venkatesh dies at 70

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January 26, 2026 20:30 IST

She made an enviable debut opposite Malayalam cinema’s heartthrob in hit film, but left without a second outing: ‘People forgot such a person existed’

Although the Kunchacko Boban-led romantic comedy became a hit and the debutant female lead's performance impressed everyone, the audience never saw her again, much to everyone's dismay.

January 25, 2026 14:33 IST

Mohanlal rose to superstardom with a film that was rejected by Mammootty; it was shot in 32 days on a Rs 40 lakh budget

January 21, 2026 20:00 IST

Malayalam cinema’s most iconic father-son tale redefined on-screen masculinity, minted Rs 12.85 cr against Rs 75 lakh budget, won Mohanlal Best Actor award

The Mohanlal-starrer was one of the earliest Malayalam films to highlight the emotional impact of childhood trauma and the unrealistic expectations parents have for their boys.

January 21, 2026 18:53 IST

Kamal Roy, brother of legendary actors Urvashi and Kalpana, passes away

Kamal Roy's performance as the villain in Kalyana Sougandhikam, helmed by Vinayan, earned him much praise.

January 21, 2026 15:30 IST

Chatha Pacha first review out: Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew’s action comedy has ‘old-school Hulk Hogan-John Cena energy’

Chatha Pacha The Ring of Rowdies first review: Malayalam megastar Mammootty also makes a cameo appearance in the movie, and those who caught the premiere have been raving about it, albeit without giving spoilers.

January 19, 2026 20:28 IST

Survivor in 2017 actress sexual assault case on emotional impact of verdict: ‘I was just sitting at home, not ready to step out or face people’

Survivor in 2017 actress sexual assault case speaks about emotional impact of verdict

January 20, 2026 08:28 IST

She worked for only two years, delivered only classics and blockbusters; Mohanlal once ‘saved her life’ at Kodaikanal’s Suicide Point

Veteran screenwriter Kaloor Dennis, who penned January Oru Orma, has shared an intriguing anecdote from the movie's sets, revealing how Mohanlal saved the female lead's life once.

January 16, 2026 20:02 IST

Kattalan teaser: Antony Varghese takes on goons and an elephant in explosive actioner

Kattalan teaser: Antony Varghese has a jungle fight in the high-octane action drama

January 15, 2026 20:41 IST

Chatha Pacha trailer: Roshan Mathew, Arjun Ashokan step into the wrestling ring with a surprise cameo by Mammootty

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January 14, 2026 21:22 IST

Drishyam 3 release date unveiled: Mohanlal-starrer to release months before Ajay Devgn’s Hindi version

Drishyam 3 is repottedly the final installment of the franchise

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January 14, 2026 19:11 IST

Kanaka, once a blockbuster heroine now living in isolation, makes rare public appearance to meet a special co-star

After quitting the film industry, Kanaka has reportedly been living an isolated life, largely cut off from the world around her.

January 13, 2026 20:23 IST

Ashakal Aayiram teaser: Jayaram and son Kalidas can’t fool anyone while pretending to be sober

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January 13, 2026 17:46 IST

Malayalam cinema’s ‘rakshasi’ had blockbuster debut, worked in all 4 South languages, but quit after 4 years

The blockbuster success of her debut film and a song in it earned the actor widespread recognition, and she was soon cast opposite up-and-coming young star Prithviraj.

January 12, 2026 16:58 IST

Parvathy recalls working drenched for hours on Dhanush’s Maryan, says makers stopped pouring water on her only after she said, ‘I am on my period’

Mentioning that Maryan's team continued filming without pausing to check whether she was fine, Parvathy revealed that it was only after she loudly told them she was on her period that they allowed her to go change.

January 11, 2026 14:34 IST

Mohanlal-Priyadarshan’s Rs 44 lakh movie collected Rs 4 crore and ran for record 366 days, despite its tragic ending

Ranked among the finest of both Mohanlal and Priyadarshan, this 1988 movie is also regarded as one of the finest comedy-dramas Malayalam cinema has ever produced, despite its tragic ending.

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