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December 1, 2025 22:07 IST

Malayalam producers explain why they get just Rs 55 cr when a movie grosses Rs 150 cr: ‘There are payments…’

Renowned producers M Renjith and Listin Stephen opened up about the struggles faced by Malayalam cinema, revealing that producers receive only one-third of a movie's gross.

December 1, 2025 15:44 IST

Mohanlal–Jeethu Joseph’s Drishyam 3 enters Rs 350 cr club after record pre-release business, reveals Thudarum producer

Drishyam 3 box office collection: The Mohanlal-starrer has reportedly earned more in pre-release business than what the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, made in theatres.

December 4, 2025 12:38 IST

Mohanlal, Priyadarshan made a pan-Indian film for Rs 2.5 crore, completed it in 60 days; couldn’t recoup budget

Widely regarded as one of the most technically accomplished and visually rich Malayalam movies of all time, its overall performance couldn't match its hefty budget.

November 30, 2025 15:39 IST

Mammootty, Adoor Gopalakrishnan to join forces after 32 years: ‘As the scripting was going on…’

For the past few days, speculation had been rife that Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan were planning to join forces again, with the actor himself taking on the role of producer.

November 30, 2025 14:01 IST

Is Mammootty the villain in Kalamkaval? What’s the film’s connection to Cyanide Mohan? Megastar answers burning questions

During a recent interview, Mammootty decoded the meaning of Kalamkaval, revealing its connection to a ritualistic performing art popular in southern Kerala.

November 28, 2025 20:29 IST

Dulquer Salmaan impresses with slick, bloody avatar in I Am Game first look, fans call it, ‘Game changer for Malayalam cinema’

Dulquer Salmaan in I Am Game

November 28, 2025 19:02 IST

Mohanlal, Mammootty and Rajinikanth’s heroine began suffering memory loss after ex-husband’s death; gave up what she loved most

Not just in Malayalam, she has appeared in notable films in all four South Indian languages, as well as Hindi, over the years, leaving a strong impression everywhere she has set foot.

November 28, 2025 13:52 IST

Prithviraj’s mother Mallika alleges ‘those in film industry trying to destroy his career’ amid cyberattacks

Mallika Sukumaran expressed discontent with film organisations, claiming they have remained silent while Prithviraj and Vilayath Buddha are being targeted.

November 28, 2025 14:01 IST

How did Muhammad Kutty, who wanted to be known as Omar Sharif, become Mammootty? Star reveals his story

Upon joining college, Mammootty felt his real name, Muhammad Kutty, was quite old-fashioned, so he began telling everyone it was Omar Sharif.

November 26, 2025 19:46 IST

‘Flop actor’ Mammootty to superstardom: Actioner made in Rs 30 lakh earned over Rs 1 cr, Priyadarshan told Mohanlal, ‘Mammootty is back’

Although the production wasn't easy, director Joshiy completed the film's shooting in just 22 days. Mammootty's remuneration was just Rs 1 lakh.

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November 25, 2025 16:43 IST

Dharmendra never acted in a Malayalam movie, but a blockbuster comedy made his name unforgettable to Gen Z

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November 25, 2025 13:29 IST

Producer of Prithviraj’s Vilayath Buddha accuses YouTube channel of resorting to ‘cyberterrorism’ in review

Amid its poor box office performance, Prithviraj Sukumaran's Vilayath Buddha has also become the target of an online smear campaign.

November 24, 2025 19:46 IST

Made on Rs 60 lakh budget, Mohanlal and Priyadarshan’s comedy blockbuster was Malayalam cinema’s first Rs 5 cr grosser; producer had no faith as it had ‘no story’

Revealing that the Mohanlal-starrer was the most expensive movie of the era, its producer once explained that Malayalam films usually cost Rs 20-25 lakh during that period.

November 23, 2025 20:59 IST

Eko: Dinjith Ayyathan, Bahul Ramesh pull off a KG George; use ecofeminism to show how men restrict women under the guise of protection

Set in an unspecified bygone era, Dinjith Ayyathan and Bahul Ramesh's Eko analyses, politicises, and problematises the idea of "protection" in a deep yet highly engaging manner.

November 23, 2025 13:15 IST

Blockbuster director duo were once ‘enemies’; their gangs worked tirelessly to defeat each other; the two then delivered longest-running Malayalam film

Lal said that the feud once escalated to such a level that Siddique's gang stole the script for a play Lal's group was supposed to stage. In retaliation, the latter sabotaged one of the former's events in a tit-for-tat manner

November 22, 2025 19:43 IST

Cochin Haneefa was the only Malayali, other than MGR, to dine with ex-Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi at his home

The actor-filmmaker, a close friend of M Karunanidhi, was beloved not just among Malayalees but also held a special place in the hearts of thousands of Tamilians, having appeared in several notable films.

November 19, 2025 20:43 IST

Vinayan claims he was ‘banned’ for 2 years after creating Mohanlal, Mammootty using CGI; reveals a shot in Akashaganga that cost Rs 12,000 can now be done for Rs 300

Vinayan recently revealed that he was banned from the Malayalam film industry for about two years in the 2000s after he used CGI to digitally depict Mohanlal and Mammootty in his Boyy Friennd.

November 19, 2025 17:53 IST

Mohanlal apologised to Meera Vasudevan before shooting controversial scene in Thanmathra in nude: ‘He was wearing a petticoat before the shot’

Meera Vasudevan once opened up about shooting an intimate scene with Mohanlal in Blessy's Thanmathra, for which the Malayalam superstar had to appear completely nude.

November 19, 2025 17:33 IST

Malayalam cinema’s most successful director made the same film in 3 languages in 2 years; all of them featured superstars; helped revive Vijay’s career

Although he began his Bollywood journey with a bang, the legendary Malayalam director never returned to the industry again until his demise.

November 19, 2025 19:44 IST

Feared by top stars, exploited by mother and ostracised by family, this actress single-handedly saved ailing Malyalam film industry

There was a time when nobody cared who the male actors in Shakeela's movies were; what mattered to the masses was just her!

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November 18, 2025 16:33 IST

Prithviraj Sukumaran confirms another film with Blessy and Memories sequel: ‘Jeethu Joseph has an idea to take Sam Alex’s story forward’

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November 18, 2025 19:29 IST

Malayalam’s first action hero did over 100 movies in six years; died after he asked retake of dangerous helicopter stunt

Renowned for his courage and bravery to perform extremely adventurous and dangerous scenes without stunt doubles, it was Jayan's penchant for perfection that eventually led to his untimely demise.

November 28, 2025 20:22 IST

What Mammootty told son Dulquer Salmaan, he says was terrified of joining films: ‘At your age, I had two National Awards, was best at what I do’

Dulquer Salmaan recently revealed that he was initially sceptical about stepping into the world of cinema, particularly since he was scared that he might fall short of expectations.

November 17, 2025 17:38 IST

Jeethu Joseph reacts to Mirage’s poor reviews, shares what he thinks might have gone wrong with the crime thriller: ‘We were supposed to do it in Bollywood, but…’

The most criticised aspect was Mirage's writing, marred by too many ineffectual plot twists, a sentiment many viewers shared.

November 17, 2025 14:17 IST

Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals how late director Sachy sparked Vilaayaath Budha’s film adaptation

Prithviraj opens up about how Sachy kickstarted the adaptation of Vilaayath Budha before his untimely death

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