Kerala: News

22 Nov 2024

Cannes Film Festival

'All We Imagine as Light' released uncut with frontal nudity

The critically acclaimed Indian film, All We Imagine as Light, was released nationwide in theaters on Friday (November 22).

19 Nov 2024

Mukul Rohatgi

Rape case: Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Siddique

The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique, who is facing rape allegations.

18 Nov 2024

Congress Party

'Civic sense first...': Rivals halt fight to let ambulance pass

In Kerala's Calicut district, a street brawl between two political factions paused briefly to allow an ambulance to pass, a moment now captured in a viral video.

Sabarimala temple's annual pilgrimage begins; what devotees need to know

The Sabarimala temple in Kerala will open its doors on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival.

15 Nov 2024

Bobby Deol

'Kanguva' slightly underperforms; earns ₹16.67cr on Day 1

The much-awaited action film Kanguva, starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, has taken a phenomenal start at the box office.

12 Nov 2024

Karnataka

MVA promises menstrual leave in manifesto, what it means

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has promised two-day menstrual leave for women employees in its election manifesto, "Maharashtranama."

'Collector Bro' among 2 Kerala IAS officers suspended for indiscipline

The Kerala government, headed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has suspended two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers—K Gopalakrishnan and N Prashanth—for disciplinary reasons.

11 Nov 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Why 'All We Imagine...' director was tensed about Kerala release

Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light will have a wider release in India on November 22.

07 Nov 2024

Box Office Collection

Sivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' maintains pace; nears ₹170cr worldwide

Sivakarthikeyan's latest release, Amaran, is taking the world by storm with its box office collection approaching an unbelievable ₹170cr. The emotional action drama has been loved by audiences in India and abroad alike.

05 Nov 2024

India

Why Kerala Airport will halt flights on November 9 

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala will halt flight operations for five hours on November 9.

WhatsApp group for Hindu IAS officers in Kerala sparks controversy 

K Gopalakrishnan, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, has lodged a police complaint after he found out that unauthorized WhatsApp groups were created in his name.

Minister Suresh Gopi booked for using ambulance to reach event 

The Kerala Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Minister Suresh Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance to reach the Thrissur Pooram festival site in April.

01 Nov 2024

Kochi

AMMA to form fresh executive committee, months after MeToo storm

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has announced he will form a new executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).

01 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh

IAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary

Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre, has officially taken over as Defence Secretary.

01 Nov 2024

Manju Warrier

Mohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan' finally gets release date

The much-awaited movie L2: Empuraan, starring superstar Mohanlal, will be released on March 27, 2025.

01 Nov 2024

Cybercrimes

Kerala: Senior citizen loses ₹6 crore in online trading scam

A 63-year-old senior citizen from Marappalam district in Kerala has become the latest victim of an elaborate online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹6.19 crore.

30 Oct 2024

Bobby Deol

Who was Nishad Yusuf? 'Kanguva' editor (43) found dead

Nishad Yusuf, a popular film editor in the Malayalam and Tamil cinema industry, was found dead at his home in Kochi on Wednesday.

29 Oct 2024

Diwali

Over 150 injured in Kerala temple festival firecracker accident

A firecracker mishap at the Anjootambalam Veerarkavu Temple in Kerala's Kasaragod during the Theyyam festival has left over 150 injured.

28 Oct 2024

Sabarimala

Sabarimala pilgrims can carry 'flammable' coconuts on flights: Here's how

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has given special permission to Sabarimala Temple pilgrims to carry coconuts in their cabin baggage on flights.

25 Oct 2024

Deepa Mehta

Deepa Mehta to back Onir's queer love story

Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta has collaborated with director Onir for his upcoming feature film, We Are Faheem & Karun.

24 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Bougainvillea' is slow but steady; earns ₹13.61cr by Day 7

Despite mixed reviews, the Malayalam psychological thriller Bougainvillea has done well at the box office, ending its first week with a global collection of about ₹29 crore.

Who is Navya Haridas, the 'accidental' politician challenging Priyanka Gandhi 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Navya Haridas as its candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming bypolls.

22 Oct 2024

Box Office

Fahadh Faasil's 'Bougainvillea' fails Monday test; earns ₹12.35cr after Day-5

The Malayalam action crime mystery thriller Bougainvillea, featuring Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, saw a major dip in its box office numbers on the first Monday after release.

21 Oct 2024

Box Office

Fahadh Faasil's 'Bougainvillea' impresses; collects ₹11.4cr by Day 4

The Malayalam action drama Bougainvillea, featuring Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, has left a strong mark at the box office in its opening weekend.

18 Oct 2024

Box Office

Fahadh Faasil's 'Bougainvillea' opens strong at box office with ₹3.25cr

The Malayalam crime thriller Bougainvillea, directed by Amal Neerad and co-written with Lajo Jose, has made a powerful debut at the box office. The film stars Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, and Jyothirmayi in lead roles.

15 Oct 2024

Bharti Airtel

Airtel's AI tool detects 55M spam calls within 19 days

Bharti Airtel has revealed that its newly launched AI-powered spam detection tool has successfully flagged over 55 million potential spam calls and one million spam SMSes in Kerala.

15 Oct 2024

Cambodia

Kerala man contracts rare disease—murine typhus: Know symptoms, treatment, prevention

A 75-year-old Kerala man, who returned from Vietnam and Cambodia recently, has been diagnosed with a rare disease, Murine Typhus.

10 Oct 2024

Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against 'One Nation, One Election' plan

The Kerala Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution requesting the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre to withdraw its decision to hold simultaneous national, state, and local polls across India.

09 Oct 2024

Malayalam

Malayalam actor, AMMA's first general secretary, TP Madhavan (88) dies

The Malayalam film industry is mourning the loss of one of its most respected figures, TP Madhavan, who reportedly

08 Oct 2024

National Film Awards

'Huge honor': 'Aattam' actor Vinay Forrt on National Award win

The Malayalam film Aattam, helmed by Anand Ekarshi, bagged the Best Film award at the 70th National Film Awards. The movie beat big-budget films like Kantara and Ponniyin Selvan I.

03 Oct 2024

Cannes Film Festival

'All We Imagine...' director Payal joins TIME100 Next 2024 list

Payal Kapadia, the acclaimed director of the Cannes-winner All We Imagine As Light, has been named in the prestigious TIME100 Next 2024 list.

02 Oct 2024

Jharkhand

IMD predicts harsh winter for several states; check list

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a harsh winter for the country, particularly in northwest and central regions, including Delhi NCR.

01 Oct 2024

Box Office

'GOAT' wraps up theatrical run with ₹456cr global collection

The action-drama film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), featuring Thalapathy Vijay, is wrapping up its box office journey with an impressive worldwide collection of nearly ₹456 crore. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the movie's success is largely attributed to Vijay's star power.

Mpox update: Centre's advisory after India reports clade 1b case

The Union Health Ministry has issued a nationwide advisory following the detection of India's first Mpox clade 1b case.

25 Sep 2024

Malayalam

'Kerala Story 2' not based on Hema report: Sudipto Sen

Director Sudipto Sen has refuted recent media claims that the sequel to his 2023 film, The Kerala Story, will be based on the Hema Committee report. This report delves into the exploitation and harassment of women in the Malayalam film industry.

25 Sep 2024

Chhattisgarh

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions across the country.

22 Sep 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Why 'All We Imagine...' has received only limited Kerala release

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, has received a limited release in India.

19 Sep 2024

Rana Daggubati

'All We Imagine...' gets limited release in Kerala this week

Payal Kapadia's Cannes prizewinner All We Imagine as Light is set to begin its theatrical journey in Kerala, the home state of its two protagonists, reported Variety.

18 Sep 2024

Delhi Government

Second Mpox case detected; patient recently returned from Dubai 

A 38-year-old man from Kerala's Malappuram district has been diagnosed with monkeypox (Mpox), marking the second confirmed case of the disease in India.

18 Sep 2024

Kozhikode

How Nipah virus re-emerged for 6th time in Kerala

The Nipah virus has re-emerged in Kerala, marking the sixth outbreak since 2018.

18 Sep 2024

Dubai

Kerala man with travel history shows suspected monkey pox symptoms

A man in Malappuram district, Kerala, who recently returned from Dubai, has been admitted to a government hospital with suspected monkey pox (mpox) symptoms.

16 Sep 2024

Nipah Virus

Kerala reports 2nd Nipah death this year, 151 under observation

A 24-year-old student from Kerala has become the second victim of the Nipah virus this year, as confirmed by Health Minister Veena George on Monday.

09 Sep 2024

Kannur

Mollywood MeToo: Ranjini reveals famous actor asked for nude photo

In a recent media interaction, television presenter, actor, model, and YouTuber Ranjini Haridas disclosed a disturbing incident. She revealed that a renowned actor had sent her an unsolicited nude photograph.

09 Sep 2024

#MeToo

New book to cover sexual violence cases, including Mollywood horror

The Kerala film industry has been shaken by a wave of #MeToo allegations.

06 Sep 2024

Lifestyle

Onam 2024 activities: Boat race, tiger dance, and more

Onam, a cherished festival in Kerala commemorates the return of King Mahabali with rich traditions and a strong communal spirit.

04 Sep 2024

Hansal Mehta

Ektaa Kapoor on workplace harassment: 'Need women to run companies'

Producer Ektaa R Kapoor recently addressed the issue of workplace harassment, emphasizing the importance of women holding positions of power in creating safer work environments.

04 Sep 2024

Delhi

IMD forecasts heavy rains in these states: Check here

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts predicting heavy rainfall across various regions in India.

02 Sep 2024

KPCC

Amid Mollywood MeToo, Kerala Congress faces its own 'casting couch'  

The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) or the Kerala unit of the Congress expelled senior leader Simi Rosebell John from its primary membership on Sunday.

31 Aug 2024

Malayalam

Radikaa Sarathkumar alleges hidden cameras in vanity vans

Tamil actor Radikaa Sarathkumar has claimed that she once discovered hidden cameras in vanity vans while working on a project in Kerala.

30 Aug 2024

Indian Penal Code

MeToo: Facing arrest, Jayasurya might not return from New York

Malayalam film actor Jayasurya has been booked in a second sexual assault case within 48 hours, following a new complaint from a female actor.

29 Aug 2024

Bro Daddy

Junior artist alleges 'Bro Daddy' AD raped and blackmailed her

A junior artist from the Malayalam film industry has accused Mansoor Rasheed, the assistant director of the 2022 film Bro Daddy, of sexual assault and blackmail.

29 Aug 2024

Bengaluru

Mollywood MeToo: Aspiring actor claims Ranjith assaulted him in hotel

In a shocking development, Malayalam film director Ranjith has been accused of sexual abuse by a man from Kerala.

29 Aug 2024

Malayalam

What's next for Prithviraj Sukumaran? Thriller 'Nobody' with Nissam Basheer

Acclaimed Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and director Nissam Basheer are joining forces for an upcoming project which is now titled Nobody.

29 Aug 2024

Kollam

Malayalam MeToo: FIR against actors Mukesh, Jayasurya over abuse allegations

Kerala Police have registered FIRs against Malayalam movie stars M Mukesh and Jayasurya, following allegations of physical and verbal abuse by fellow female actor Minu Muneer.

28 Aug 2024

#MeToo

17 cases registered till now in Mollywood MeToo wave

The #MeToo movement has hit the Malayalam film industry, with 17 cases being registered so far.

27 Aug 2024

Malayalam

Sexual-harassment scandal: Suresh Gopi avoids Mukesh questions, pushes reporters aside

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, has stirred controversy by refusing to comment on BJP's stance against his opinions regarding the sexual misconduct allegations against his colleague, Mukesh.

26 Aug 2024

Malayalam

Siddique files complaint against Revathy Sampath over sexual assault allegations

Malayalam actor Siddique has lodged a police complaint against actor Revathy Sampath, who recently accused him of sexual misconduct, reported ANI.

20 Aug 2024

Kerala High Court

Will implement Hema Committee recommendations on women's safety soon: Minister

The K Hema Committee report, which highlights the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, was officially released on Monday, five years after it was submitted to the Kerala government.

19 Aug 2024

AR Rahman

'Aadujeevitham' director Blessy addresses Kerala State Film Awards controversy

Blessy, the director of the acclaimed Malayalam film Aadujeevitham, has responded to criticism regarding the movie's recognition at the Kerala State Film Awards 2024.

Kerala-based travel services company gets approval to launch airline: Report

Alhind Group, a prominent travel services provider based in Kerala, has obtained approval from the Civil Aviation Ministry to establish its own airline, as per CNBC-TV18.

15 Aug 2024

Bihar

Odisha announces 1-day menstrual leave for women employees

The Odisha government has announced a one-day menstrual leave policy for women employees in both state government and private sector establishments.

09 Aug 2024

Wayanad

Mysterious 'boom' sound from underground sparks panic in Wayanad town 

Residents of Edakkal in Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad district reported hearing a noise from beneath the ground on Friday.

09 Aug 2024

Indian Army

Video: Landslide-ravaged Wayanad residents bid emotional farewell to Army, dogs

The Indian Army, along with their canine units, received a heartfelt farewell from the residents of Wayanad, Kerala, after they completed a 10-day rescue operation following devastating landslides.

08 Aug 2024

Rolling Stone

Meet Hanumankind: The next big thing in Indian rap

Indian rapper Hanumankind, whose real name is Sooraj Cherukat, has taken the world by storm with his latest music video Big Dawgs.

07 Aug 2024

Wayanad

Pet parrot saves family from Wayanad landslide

A pet parrot named Kingini reportedly played a pivotal role in saving numerous lives from a catastrophic landslide in Wayanad, Kerala.