Malayalam Movies: News

26 Mar 2023

Amazon Prime Video

#NewsBytesRecommends: 'The Great Indian Kitchen'—no-holds-barred portrayal of sexist social fabric

Malayalam filmmaker Jeo Baby's pathbreaking 2021 film The Great Indian Kitchen is the kind of movie that makes you realize why you fell in love with cinema in the first place.

24 Mar 2023

Movie Review

'Purusha Pretham' review: Predictable dark comedy thriller sans gripping tale 

Aavasavyuham director Krishand has returned to entertain the audience with a new film, Purusha Pretham. This time, he has picked a dark comedy genre mixed with a thriller.

23 Mar 2023

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha-Vijay's 'Kushi' release date revealed with a new poster 

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming romantic drama Kushi has finally got a release date.

23 Mar 2023

Tamil Cinema

Alphonse Puthren announces his next project; details inside

Alphonse Puthren is a filmmaker who predominantly works in the Malayalam industry. He recently announced his upcoming project.

23 Mar 2023

NewsBytes Exclusive

#NewsBytesExclusive: 'Great film doesn't need big stars,' says Darshana Rajendran

Malayalam actor Darshana Rajendran delivered two commercial successes in 2022 - Hridayam and Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. One of the most bankable actors in Mollywood, Rajendran's next, Purusha Pretham will stream on SonyLIV from Friday.

17 Mar 2023

OTT releases

'Purusha Pretham': When, where to watch Malayalam film on OTT

After receiving several accolades and rave reviews for his last feature film, Aavasavyuham, Malayalam director Krishand is returning with another movie, titled Purusha Pretham.

11 Mar 2023

Netflix

Stream or skip: Female-led gory revenge drama 'Rekha' on Netflix

Jithin Issac Thomas's Malayalam revenge drama Rekha arrived on Netflix earlier this week after its theatrical run.

10 Mar 2023

OTT releases

Malavika Mohanan starrer 'Christy' streaming now on this OTT platform

The Malayalam romcom titled Christy starring Malavika Mohanan and Mathew Thomas is streaming now on OTT. The film can be viewed on SonyLIV. This digital release comes after a decent theatrical run.

09 Mar 2023

Bollywood

Abhishek Agarwal Arts acquires remake rights of 'Porinju Mariam Jose'

Tollywood production house Abhishek Agarwal Arts has reportedly acquired the Telugu and Hindi remake rights of the popular 2019 Malayalam film Porinju Mariam Jose.

09 Mar 2023

OTT releases

Mammootty's latest 'Christopher' now streaming on Amazon Prime Video

Mammootty is a bonafide superstar in the Malayalam film industry, and he has been entertaining viewers for many decades now.

07 Mar 2023

Malayalam

Malayalam actor Bala Kumar hospitalized due to liver-related ailments

Actor Bala, popularly known for playing supporting roles in films such as Big B, Veeram, and Lucifer was hospitalized on Tuesday following liver-related ailments.

05 Mar 2023

Netflix

#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam'—poetry in motion where time stands still

Mammootty's Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (referred to as NNM hereafter) is a strange yet beautiful film.

04 Mar 2023

Malayalam

Top 5 films of Malayalam actor Mithun Ramesh

Malayalam actor Mithun Ramesh has been hospitalized in Kerala. The actor-anchor is suffering from Bell's Palsy, a condition that paralyzes one side of the face.

01 Mar 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Joju George's 'Iratta' to premiere on Netflix

Malayalam actor Joju George made a great comeback with the thriller named Iratta. The film was loved by both critics and viewers. As per reports, the Malayalam film will stream on the OTT giant Netflix. It will premiere on (Friday) March 3.

27 Feb 2023

Mammootty

Mammootty announces next project with Roby Varghese titled 'Kannur Squad'

Malayalam superstar Mammootty has announced his next acting venture titled Kannur Squad. The makers also took to Twitter to unveil the first poster of the investigative thriller.

27 Feb 2023

Health & Wellness

Malayalam filmmaker Joseph Manu James dies aged 31

Debutant Malayalam filmmaker Joseph Manu James reportedly breathed his last at a private hospital in Aluva, Kerala, on Saturday. He was aged 31.

25 Feb 2023

OTT releases

'Alone': When and where to watch Mohanlal starrer on OTT

Mohanlal's latest release Alone is set to premiere on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on March 3.

25 Feb 2023

OTT releases

Prithviraj Sukumaran to play Rajan Pillai in OTT debut

Prithviraj Sukumaran is one of the bonafide pan-Indian stars of India. The actor predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry but over the years has strengthened his footing in other industries as well.

24 Feb 2023

Bhavana Menon

'Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnnu': Everything to know about Bhavana Menon's comeback film 

Actor Bhavana Menon is set to make a comeback in the film industry as she gears up for the release of Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnnu which hit the theaters on Friday. She had been away from showbiz for a few years.

22 Feb 2023

TV News

Malayalam comedian Subi Suresh passes away at 41

Comedian Subi Suresh breathed her last in Kochi after suffering a liver-related ailment. She was 41 and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kochi.

21 Feb 2023

Mohanlal

Mohanlal's 'Spadikam 4K' rakes in Rs. 4.82cr

Mohanlal is a bonafide superstar in Malayalam cinema. The actor has a different kind of aura and charisma and he proved it again with the re-release of the 1995 movie Spadikam.

19 Feb 2023

OTT releases

Mammootty-starrer 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam': When, Where to watch on OTT

Malayalam superstar Mammootty starrer Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is set to release on the streaming platform Netflix on Thursday (February 23).

15 Feb 2023

Bollywood

Joju George aside, celebrities who quit social media after cyberbullying

In recent years, social media has become a powerful tool for film promotions. Actors and filmmakers have been regularly posting videos and pictures about their upcoming projects while also giving glimpses of their lives.

14 Feb 2023

Box Office Collection

Soubin Shahir's 'Romancham' raking in huge numbers at box office

Soubin Shahir starrer Romancham is a Malayalam horror comedy that has managed to emerge as a box office success. The small-budget Malayalam movie has raked in Rs. 25 crore globally.

10 Feb 2023

Google Doodle

Google Doodle celebrates PK Rosy, Malayalam cinema's first woman actor

One of the first female actors in the Malayalam film industry, PK Rosy broke many barriers with her debut film Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child) in 1928.

09 Feb 2023

Box Office

Mohanlal's 'Spadikam' rereleased version is 8.5 minutes longer than original

One of Mollywood's biggest blockbusters Spadikam, which also accounts for veteran actor Mohanlal's career's greatest film, was re-released in theaters on Thursday.

09 Feb 2023

OTT releases

OTT release only after 42 days theatrical run: Film Chamber   

The Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has taken a new decision in regard to films' OTT releases. KFCC on Wednesday said that any film released in the theaters from April 1, 2023, can be shown on OTT only after it completes 42 days of theatrical run.

07 Feb 2023

OTT releases

Nivin Pauly starrer 'Mahaveeryar' gets an OTT release date

Abrid Shine's 2022 directorial Mahaveeryar received an OTT release date.

04 Feb 2023

Celebrity

Filmmaker Priyadarshan's son Siddharth gets married in Chennai

Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan's son Siddharth Priyadarshan tied the knot with his fiancee Merlin at an intimate ceremony in Chennai on Friday.

04 Feb 2023

Bollywood

Veteran singer, Padma Bhushan awardee Vani Jairam dies at 78

Veteran singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, Vani Jairam, was found dead at her residence in Chennai on Saturday (February 4), said media reports.

03 Feb 2023

Dulquer Salmaan

Dulquer Salmaan starrer 'King of Kotha' second-look poster is out! 

Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan who won hearts with his last outing Sita Ramam is back with yet another movie King of Kotha.

03 Feb 2023

Dulquer Salmaan

11 years of Dulquer Salmaan: Top unmissable films 

When Dulquer Salmaan started his acting career in 2012, his work was restricted to Malayalam cinema mostly. Cut to the present, Salmaan has become a pan-India actor.

19 Dec 2022

South Indian Cinema

Year wrap: Most underrated South Indian movies of 2022

This year has been an eventful one for the South Indian entertainment industry.

10 Dec 2022

Tovino Thomas

Asian Academy Awards: 'Minnal Murali' director Basil Joseph wins big

Malayalam filmmaker Basil Joseph who helmed Tovino Thomas starrer Minnal Murali (2021) has won the Best Director trophy at the Asian Academy Awards 2022 for the superhero film.

29 Nov 2022

Box Office

'Freddy,' 'Vaathi': All major Indian movies releasing in December 2022

November is nearing its end, and December will be over in a jiffy with all the festive vibes.

28 Nov 2022

Tamil Cinema

Manjima Mohan ties knot with Gautham Karthik; Mani Ratnam attends

Malayalam actor Manjima Mohan married Tamil actor Gautham Karthik in a private ceremony attended by close family members and friends.

27 Nov 2022

Krithi Shetty

Krithi Shetty begins shooting for Tovino Thomas's 'Ajayante Randam Moshanam'

Telugu actor Krithi Shetty has been roped in for Ajayante Randam Moshanam opposite Tovino Thomas.

23 Nov 2022

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nayanthara's 'Gold' receives new release date

Good news for all those who were waiting to find out about the release date of Prithviraj Sukumaran and Nayanthara-starrer Gold.

27 Oct 2022

Tovino Thomas

Tovino Thomas's 'Dear Friend' selected for Dhaka International Film Festival

In an exciting piece of news, Malayalam star Tovino Thomas took to his social media space and announced that his recent film Dear Friend has been officially selected for the 21st Dhaka International Film Festival.

16 Oct 2022

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Happy birthday, Prithviraj Sukumaran: Looking at his upcoming works

Mollywood star Prithviraj Sukumaran is one of the top actors in the country, who has delivered some of the finest cinematic performances.