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Kerala to boost film-friendly tourism, strengthen anti-piracy tools: Minister of Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs

Kerala to boost film-friendly tourism, strengthen anti-piracy tools: Minister of Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs

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Kerala will make its major tourist destinations more film-shooting friendly and strengthen legal action against movie piracy, State Minister for Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs P C Vishnunath said here on Tuesday. He was speaking after meeting representatives of the Malayalam film industry, as per news agency PTI. The minister convened the meeting at Mascot Hotel here to discuss issues facing the film sector, which he described as being at a crucial stage of growth. State Minister for Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs P C Vishnunath talked about the measures. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) What actions are being planned for the film industry “Malayalam cinema is today shining as one of the best film industries in India. Its market has expanded significantly, and all of us must work together to ensure that nothing harms the industry,” Vishnunath told reporters after the discussions. Among the issues raised by industry representatives was the long-standing concern over what they described as “double taxation”. The minister said the government would examine the matter seriously. “This is not an issue that concerns …

Over 700 films in 60 years: Kaviyoor Ponnamma played mother to over 100 actors, many double her age | Malayalam News

Over 700 films in 60 years: Kaviyoor Ponnamma played mother to over 100 actors, many double her age | Malayalam News

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Yes, Malayalam cinema is acclaimed for the spectacular movies it creates, constantly experimenting with content and form, pushing the boundaries of the visual art while defying the rules set by the mainstream market. But there’s one thing the industry is renowned for more than its films: the impressive array of actors it has, who predominantly take on supporting and character roles. Malayalam cinema’s list of great actors extends well beyond the leading men and women to include a diverse group of character actors, who rank among the finest in Indian cinema. From Thilakan, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumari, Kalpana, KPAC Lalitha, and Vijayaraghavan, to Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Bindu Panicker, Innocent, Jagadish, Sankaradi, Mammukkoya, Meena, and Pauly Valsan, there are countless artistes who have impressed us with their iconic performances in supporting roles. Among them, Kaviyoor Ponnamma stands out as one of the tallest figures. A four-time recipient of the now-discontinued Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress — the most by any artiste, a record she shares with Sukumari and KPAC Lalitha — Ponnamma was best known …

Fahadh Faasil was paid Rs 4 lakh, 1.6% of film’s budget, for 22 Female Kottayam that changed his career | Malayalam News

Fahadh Faasil was paid Rs 4 lakh, 1.6% of film’s budget, for 22 Female Kottayam that changed his career | Malayalam News

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Fahadh Faasil’s cinematic journey pretty much sums up what Shah Rukh Khan told us in Om Shanti Om (2007): “Agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaho, toh puri kainaat usse tumse milane ki koshish mein lag jaati hai (If you want something with all your heart, the whole universe conspires to bring it to you).” Despite a flop debut, he currently ranks among the most talented actors of his generation in the country, much to everyone’s surprise. However, that didn’t happen overnight; it has been a work in progress ever since the start of his second innings in 2009, seven years after his debut. Malayalam cinema and nepotism No matter which film family they hail from or which superstar’s child they are, if one doesn’t possess the necessary acting skills and manage to impress the audience with them, they don’t stand a chance in Malayalam cinema. Interestingly, this isn’t a new phenomenon; it’s been the case for the longest time, which is why some of the biggest star kids never made it big in the …

This Malayalam film with no big stars is the fastest to cross ₹100 crore in Kerala; beats Lokah and Thudarum

This Malayalam film with no big stars is the fastest to cross ₹100 crore in Kerala; beats Lokah and Thudarum

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The Malayalam Film Industry has done it again! A coming-of-age drama backed with no big stars but a bunch of newcomers has struck a chord with the audience. The film, directed by Savin SA in his directorial debut, has been unbeatable at the box office for over two weeks now. The film is Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros, which has managed to cross the ₹100 crore mark in Kerala in 16 days. Trust Mollywood to deliver one of the best coming-of-age dramas in recent times! Vaazha 2 crosses ₹100 crore Vaazha 2 showed massive momentum in its first week, powered by positive reviews and a strong word-of-mouth on social media among the young audience for its feel-good factor. The film collected ₹55 crore in its first week. As per the latest update on Sacnilk, the film collected ₹2.50 crore on day 17, taking its total to ₹101.85 crore. The film had also crossed ₹100 crore worldwide within just a week of release, and is now nearing the ₹200 crore club. Writer Vipin Das …

AI imagines Dhurandhar in Mollywood: Fahadh Faasil as Rahman Dakait, Nazriya Nazim as Yalina, Unni Mukundan as Hamza

AI imagines Dhurandhar in Mollywood: Fahadh Faasil as Rahman Dakait, Nazriya Nazim as Yalina, Unni Mukundan as Hamza

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Dhurandhar 2 continues to break box office records and garner acclaim ever since its release last month on March 19. The spy thriller, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, has also dominated social media conversation, with fans dissecting every frame of the Aditya Dhar-directed film. Adding fresh fuel to the buzz, a fan-made AI video has reimagined swaps if Dhurandhar was made with stars from the Malayalam film industry. As AI continues to blur the lines between past and present, see Dhurandhar cast if these Mollywood stars acted in the film. An ensemble of Mollywood stars In a March 31 post on Instagram, Akhil Vinayak, an AI artist, who goes by the name Kanavu Kadha on the platform, crafted a world where the intensity of the original film meets a fresh spin with actors from the Malayalam film industry playing the various characters. At the heart of this ‘what if’ scenario was the casting of Fahadh Faasil as Rahman Dakait (originally played by Akshaye Khanna). Faahadh, who is no stranger to playing antagonistic and menacing …

Govt, police with victim; Ranjith will not be protected: Minister Saji Cherian

Govt, police with victim; Ranjith will not be protected: Minister Saji Cherian

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Kochi, Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian on Wednesday said that the government and the police are with the victim and not with noted Malayalam film director Ranjith, who is accused of attempted sexual assault. Govt, police with victim; Ranjith will not be protected: Minister Saji Cherian Ranjith, who was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, claimed that the accusations against him were “false” and that it will be proved. He made the claim before reporters while being taken inside the sub-jail here. Cherian told reporters that “such acts will not be accepted by the government or the society” and the government and the police were with the victim. Ranjith was appointed as chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy in 2022 and resigned from the post in 2024. The minister said that director was appointed to the post because he was qualified for it and at that time there were no such allegations against him. “He carried forward the academy in a good way. When such allegations came up earlier, he had left the …

Kani Kusruti tells Bollywood filmmakers ‘please don’t cast me’ because of her language constraint: ‘Don’t think I can learn Hindi that fast’ | Bollywood News

Kani Kusruti tells Bollywood filmmakers ‘please don’t cast me’ because of her language constraint: ‘Don’t think I can learn Hindi that fast’ | Bollywood News

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After her global breakthrough with Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light a couple of years ago, Kani Kusruti has now made inroads into Hindi cinema with Anubhav Sinha’s courtroom drama Assi. She plays Parima, a rape survivor in New Delhi seeking justice against her perpetrators in a local court, being represented by a driven lawyer Raavi (Taapsee Pannu). In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, the actor discusses her language constraint, change in women’s safety on Malayalam film sets, and her take on vigilante/saviour/revenge sagas. You’ve previously said you’ve been approached inappropriately at workplace. Have the film sets become safer after the formation of the WCC (Women in Cinema Collective) in Kerala? I’m seeing a change in Kerala at least. Fifteen years ago, if I’d go to a Malayalam film set, you’d mostly have other female actors as the only other women. Compared to Kerala, whenever I come to Mumbai, there are more women present on set. That already changes the workplace nature. In Kerala, you’d see barely one female assistant director, that too only …

Konkona Sen Sharma says so many accused are ‘thriving’, wonders if people have actually read the Hema Committee report

Konkona Sen Sharma says so many accused are ‘thriving’, wonders if people have actually read the Hema Committee report

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Konkona Sen Sharma is gearing up for the release of her film, Accused. The actor plays a London-based doctor in the film who is facing allegations of workplace sexual harassment. Speaking to news agency PTI, Konkona opened up about the issues raised in the landmark Justice Hema Committee report, which exposed rampant harassment in the industry. Konkona Sen Sharma talks about the Hema Committee Report. What Konkona said During the interaction, Konkona said, “It’s just a very unfortunate situation. This is the reality we all know, we know the people who have been accused, we can see so many of them thriving. A lot of that is actually dependent on us, on all of us as a society, who we choose to work with, whose work we want to watch, how many opportunities do we give these people.” Speaking about the Hema Committee report, she went on to add, “The Hema committee has brought out a report, how many people have actually read it, how widely has it been circulated? Some good things may have …

Why everybody loves a good chaos? From Priyadarshan and LJP’s movies to Pennum Porattum, unpacking the ‘ridiculous’ charm of chaotic comedy | Malayalam News

Why everybody loves a good chaos? From Priyadarshan and LJP’s movies to Pennum Porattum, unpacking the ‘ridiculous’ charm of chaotic comedy | Malayalam News

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“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot,” goes a well-known quote often attributed to Charlie Chaplin. There’s a Malayalam saying that captures the same spirit and reflects a similar idea: “Aaraante ammakku bhraanthu pidichal kaanan nalla chelaa,” which can be roughly translated as, “It’s all amusing and entertaining as long as the tragedy is someone else’s.” Actor Rajesh Madhavan’s directorial debut, Pennum Porattum (Girl and the Fools Parade), which hit the screens recently, embodies this adage. But what makes the movie even more impactful is its use of absurdism and chaotic comedy to address significant topics, giving it far more weight than a mere dramatic treatment could. In a way, it can be said that Pennum Porattum attests to American historian Henry Adams’ words: “Chaos was the law of nature; order was the dream of man.” The absurd comedy argues that no matter how hard people try to maintain order and walk in a straight line like ants, they revert to chaos at the first opportunity, and that their …

Kannan Pattambi, Malayalam Actor And Production Controller, Dies At 62 | Regional Cinema News

Kannan Pattambi, Malayalam Actor And Production Controller, Dies At 62 | Regional Cinema News

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Last Updated:January 05, 2026, 10:24 IST Kannan Pattambi, respected actor and production controller in the Malayalam film industry, passed away at 62 in Kozhikode. Malayalam actor Kannan Pattambi dies at 62. The Malayalam film industry is mourning the loss of actor and production controller Kannan Pattambi, who passed away late Sunday night after a prolonged health battle. Known for his behind-the-scenes contribution as much as his on-screen appearances, Pattambi was a familiar and respected figure in the industry for decades. His death was confirmed by his elder brother, filmmaker and actor Major Ravi. Kannan Pattambi died at around 11:40 pm on January 4 while undergoing treatment for a kidney-related ailment at a private hospital in Kozhikode. He was 62. The news of his passing was made public by Major Ravi through a social media post. Confirming the death on Facebook, Major Ravi shared a photograph of his younger brother and wrote, “My dear brother, Kannan Pattambi, who was a film production controller, passed away at 11:41 PM last night. The funeral will be held at …