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The incident happened during the star-studded Manorathangal trailer launch event when classical vocalist-composer Ramesh Narayan "insulted" Malayalam actor Asif Ali.

Manorathangal trailer launch event has now made headlines for an unfortunate reason after a video showing classical vocalist-composer Ramesh Narayan behaving impudently towards actor Asif Ali surfaced online.

MT Vasudevan Nair played a significant role in shaping Mammootty's acting career, leading to the thespian receiving his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor and National Film Award for Best Actor in movies written by the former.

Manorathangal trailer: Priyadarshan serves as the showrunner for the nine-part anthology series, which features a diverse array of actors, including Malayalam superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty.

Malayalam cinema six-month report card: The industry outshined all other major ones in the country, not just in box office numbers but also in the sheer quality of works produced in the first half of 2024.

After delivering a series of mind-blowing performances in recent years, Darshana Rajendran has once again stunned audiences through Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise.

Ullozhukku: From the feathery fluidity that he brought to Kumbalangi Nights, to the rousing thrills of his Minnal Murali score, Sushin Shyam’s contributions to the countrywide success of Malayalam cinema cannot be overlooked.

One of the best Malayalam films of 2024, Ullozhukku explores the undercurrents of the familial system — which, particularly in the Indian context, is deeply rooted in patriarchy — social conditioning that enforces conformity, parenting, women’s agency, morality, and more.

Post Credits Scene: In director Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise, a mythological parable masquerading as a tense thriller, a couple's marriage is tested against the backdrop of political turmoil.

Malayalam actor Siddique's elder son, Rasheen, succumbed to respiratory failure in Kochi. He was 37.

Celebrity hairstylist Hema recalled working with South actor Amala Paul during the summers when the actress made them leave the van in scorching heat.

Ullozhukku actor Parvathy Thiruvothu says she has to adapt to the changing film industry trends.

During a panel discussion with directors Jeo Baby, Anand Ekarshi, and Shruthi Sharanyam, and film critic Neelima Menon, The Indian Express dissected Malayalam cinema and its success, attempting to understand what makes it so unique and also its limitations.

Parvathy, who has been one of the strongest feminist voices from the Malayalam film industry, said there are "conscious efforts" taking place to "brush off" cinema which is predominantly led by women.

CM Vijayan took to Twitter and congratulated the four Malayali actors who were part of All We Imagine As Light - Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Azees Nedumangad and Hridhu Haroon.

Unda was released at a time when Mammootty was yet to become more selective with his film choices, as he is today, and following a series of poorly received films.

Ullozhukku trailer: The Parvathy Thiruvothu and Urvashi-starrer is likely to offer an edge-of-the-seat experience as the lines between right and wrong gradually blur.

For Suresh Gopi, whose film career has experienced both soaring highs and significant lows, taking a break from the industry now could be a poor choice as he is currently in a good phase, following years of lacklustre work.

A man of letters with a penchant for literature and sharp political stances that aligned with leftist ideologies, Sukumaran was a no-nonsense person.

Starring Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban and Jyothirmayi in key roles, the poster, drenched in blood-red hues, exudes a sense of dread, underscoring that Bougainvillea will be yet another addition to Amal Neerad's list of action extravaganzas.

Sathyaraj shared a black and white photo with Fahadh Faasil from his childhood. He recalled this was from the time when he visited his house for lunch.

From Malaikottai Vaaliban and Varshangalkku Shesham to Malayalee From India and Nadikar — recent big Malayalam films have used female stars as mere baubles, including Bhavana, Anaswara Rajan, Sonalee Kulkarni, and Kalyani Priyadarshan.

Did you know that writer-director Vineeth Sreenivasan initially envisioned Varshangalkku Shesham with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and Vineeth and Dhyan's father Sreenivasan in mind?