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KOCHI: After decades in the shadows, the Malayalam translation of Bram Stoker's Dracula -- first published in 1975 -- will return to print in January 2026. For publisher Rayan Pushpanath, the rediscovery of the long-lost book felt less like routine archival work and more like cracking a cold case. Written by his grandfather, legendary Malayalam crime and horror writer Kottayam Pushpanath, the translation had virtually vanished from circulation. No major library had a copy. Collectors drew blanks. Even detailed bibliographies listed the book, but none could produce it. Yet this missing volume was no ordinary translation. It was the spark that opened the door to gothic horror for generations of Malayali readers -- and quietly reshaped popular fiction in the state. Printed in 1975, Dracula arrived in Kerala at a time when Malayalam popular literature was dominated by social novels, family sagas and romantic melodrama. "For readers who had never encountered a full-fledged gothic horror novel, it was a revelation. Fear, mood and the supernatural suddenly became part of mainstream reading," recalls Rayan. Pushpanath's engagement with Dracula did not end with translation. The book became the foundation for what can now be described as the Malayalam "Dracula universe". Over the years, he wrote nearly 10 interconnected novels, including Dracula Asiayil, Draculayude Makal, Dracula Unarunnu, Dracula Brazilil and Dracula Kotta. In these works, the vampire count was uprooted from Victorian England and placed in Indian and global settings, encountering local folklore, belief systems and anxieties. Long before people spoke about cinematic universes or franchise storytelling, my grandfather was doing it through novels," says Rayan.
The 71st National Film Awards stirred considerable discussion after The Kerala Story clinched two major honours -- Best Director for Sudipto Sen and Best Cinematography for Prasantanu Mohapatra. While the film was a commercial success, it also sparked widespread criticism for its controversial theme centered on alleged religious conversions. Now, Ashutosh Gowariker, who chaired the Feature Film Jury, has weighed in on why the film received recognition from the prestigious panel. Ashutosh Gowarik ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna reclaimed her long-standing connection with nature this World Environment Day. Rashmika dropped a cute picture of herself as a child in a garden with the words, "Me & the nature go way back!" "Some things never change ..#EnvironmentDay," Rashmika further wrote. World Environment Day was established back in 1972 during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. The theme for this year is - "Putting an End to Plastic Pollution." Last week, Rashmika shared her mantra to face difficult times through a social media post. O ...Read More >
The first look of Shilpa Shirodkar as Shobha in the upcoming epic Jatadhara is out. The poster, unveiled on Wednesday, instantly grabbed eyeballs for its dark, mystical energy and Shilpa's striking screen presence. The makers are calling Jatadhara a supernatural epic that blends mystery, tantra, and human greed. And if the first look is anything to go by, Shilpa's character is set to become the heart of the film. Shilpa Shirodkar said "I am so happy and thrilled to be a part of Jatadhara. It's ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 29 (ANI): Actor SJ Suryah is set to make his directorial comeback after 10 years with the film 'Killer'. The actor's last directed movie was Isai in 2015. In a post on the social media platform X, SJ Suryah announced his return to direction by sharing the details of his next project titled 'Killer'. Also Read | 'Heads of State' Movie Review: Priyanka Chopra Gets Ample Room To Shine in John Cena and Idris Elba's Fairly Enjoyable Action-Comedy (LatestLY Exclusive). It will be produced by Malayalam production house Sree Gokulam Movies along with SJ Suryah's A ...Read More >
Janhvi Kapoor dazzles in a Manish Malhotra golden half-saree inspired by the traditional Pattu Pavadai, channeling her mother Sridevi's timeless elegance. (Image: ManishMalhotra05/ instagram) Janhvi Kapoor, who has been on a fashion high this year, is once again making headlines during the promotions of her upcoming film Param Sundari, stunning in exceptionally unique sarees. Her latest outing in a golden half-saree was no exception. Designed by Manish Malhotra, Janhvi looked nothing short of a ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh who is expanding his prowess across the globe, is now consolidating his stardom down south. His new track 'Rebel' from the upcoming Kannada movie 'Kantara: Chapter 1' was unveiled on Wednesday. The song crooned by Diljit Dosanjh is impactful and intriguing in every element. Bringing the massive and thrilling world of Kantara to the audience, the song also features Diljit. While his vocals create magic, his presence in the song perfectly amps up the entire vibe. The track further elevates the excitement for the film's release. Ta ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new Indian blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed the $80 million-mark at the global box office in two weeks since it first hit theatres on October 2. According to Comscore data, the Kannada mythological drama closed its second weekend at $69.3 million and ranked as the eighth top-grossing film worldwide for the weekend ending October 12. The Indian film completed fifteen days at the global ticket windows on October 15, ...Read More >
Meera Vasudevan is a versatile actress who has worked across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Actress Meera Vasudevan has been making headlines after revealing that she has ended her third marriage to cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam. In a candid Instagram update, she shared that as of August 2025, she is officially single. Ever since Meera publicly announced her divorce, she has once again become the centre of attention, prompting many to revisit both her personal journey and her p ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family has not yet agreed to clemency or blood money. As a last-ditch effort to save her, Kanthapuram A. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Streaming platform Prime Video and Excel Entertainment have teamed up for their next supernatural horror series "Andhera". The eight-episode drama is written by Gaurav Desai, Raaghav Dar, Chintan Sarda, and Karan Anshuman, and directed by Raaghav Dar. Starring Priya Bapat, Karanvir Malhotra, Prajakta Koli, and Surveen Chawla, the chilling investigative drama with supernatural elements will be set in Mumbai where a fearless cop and a haunted medical student must take on this living darkness to avert impending doom, according to the official logline. Nikhil Madhok, dire ...Read More >
New Delhi: On this day in 2024, India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India posted a 177-run target for the Proteas in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also batted brilliantly and scored 47 runs off 31 balls, hitting four maximums and one boundary in his sensational knock. Chasing the target of 177 runs, Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he removed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase, ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Times Prime, India's leading premium lifestyle membership platform, today announced the launch of 'Azaadi Unboxed,' a 10-day Independence Day celebration that honors India's freedom through the power of storytelling and community connection. Running from August 8-17, 2025, the campaign celebrates membership value by delivering extraordinary experiences exclusively to Times Prime members, culminating with the nationwide distribution of a limited-edition comic book created in partnership with iconic publisher Amar Chitra Katha and delivered th ...Read More >
Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna are promoting their upcoming film Pushpa 2: The Rule in full swing. They were recently in Kochi, however, Fahadh Faasil, who plays a crucial role in the film, was absent from the event. Allu Arjun addressed his absence and heaped praise on him. He said, "For the first time in all my films, I have worked with one of the best Malayalam actors, our FaFa. I actually miss seeing him today. I really wish we both were standing here together in Kerala today. That would have been an iconic thing. My brother, thank you! I wish we were here together. I wish you all the b ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) of having a "secret understanding" with the BJP. He termed the relationship between the BJP and LDF as a "fevicol bond" and said voting for the LDF was "equivalent to voting for the BJP." Campaigning as a star campaigner for the Congress in multiple constituencies, including Nemom, Revanth Reddy said only the defeat of Vijayan would usher in better days for Kerala. While the BJP and LDF appear to be political rivals, Revanth Reddy claimed that thei ...Read More >
The film features Kaul as DSP Ridwaan Sayyed, a police officer investigating the disappearance of children in the snow-clad town of Baramulla. Netflix on Friday announced "Baramulla", a supernatural drama-mystery set in the Kashmir valley and starring Manav Kaul, will premiere on the streaming platform on November 7. Directed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale of "Article 370" fame, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios in collaboration with Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar of B62 ...Read More >
Dhar's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of ₹1500 crore at the global box office. It is a sequel to his 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". The filmmaker shared a series of pictures alongside Nowlakha on his Instagram handle on Sunday and said the cinematographer was among the last to join the film. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind 'Dhurandhar'. He was the last HOD to come on board 'Dhurandhar'. Just a few days bef ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt will organise a grand Teej Mela from July 25 to 27 at Delhi Haat, Pitampura, with a focus on women empowerment, cultural heritage, and community celebration. The three-day event will be inaugurated by chief minister Rekha Gupta.A key attraction will be the Celebrity Night on July 26, featuring performances by popular artistes. Traditional folk dances, songs, and magic shows will run throughout the mela, offering entertainment for all age groups.The venue will showcase vibrant decorations, including 3D entry gates, chandeliers, LED displays, and AR selfie booths. An AI-pow ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, "Such statements against each other can spoil the atmosphere of Mumbai. We should maintain peace. It's not righ ...Read More >
Chennai, April 3: Well known brand Amazon has now issued a public notice in which it has strongly put across the point that it is the sole and exclusive holder of all digital rights of actor Mohanlal's eagerly awaited film 'Drishyam 3' and that any entity dealing with the film or its digital rights in contravention of Amazon's exclusivity would be doing so at its own risk. In a statement, Amazon Seller Services Private Limited said, "Notice is hereby given that Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (Amazon), pursuant to the valid exercise of its rights under subsisting agreements between Aas ...Read More >
Tillotama Shome's Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox to open IFFM 2025 after Berlin premiere. A tender tale of love, resilience, and strength set in suburban Kolkata. After making waves at the Berlin Film Festival 2025, Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox is now set to open the 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The Bengali-language film, which had its world premiere in the prestigious Perspektive Deutsches Kino section at Berlinale, will mark its Australian premiere as the Opening Night f ...Read More >
New Delhi: The trailer of the upcoming supernatural thriller Jatadhara was unveiled on Friday, digitally launched by Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Directed by Venkat Kalyan, the film stars Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha in lead roles, alongside Divya Khossla and Shilpa Shirodkar in pivotal parts. The trailer immerses viewers in a dark, atmospheric world inspired by Indian folklore, where black magic, forgotten rituals, and ancient myths intertwine. It teases a chilling narrative where faith and fear coexist -- and black magic is not just a ritual but a weapon capable of unleashing forces bey ...Read More >
New Delhi: OTT giant Prime Video today announced December 16 as the exclusive global streaming premiere date for the supernatural horror-comedy movie Thamma, following its blockbuster theatrical run. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma is written by Niren Bhatt, Arun Fulara, and Suresh Mathew. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead, with Paresh Rawal and Faisal Malik playing pivotal roles, and special appearances by Varun Dhawan, Abhishek Banerjee, Nora Fatehi, and Malaika Arora. Starting today, the movie will stream exclusively on Prime Vide ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 31 (ANI): Veteran Congress leader A K Antony, who served as Chief Minister of Kerala thrice, on Tuesday said that if a government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan comes to power for a third time, the development of the State will come to a standstill. Addressing a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Antony also said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) "is not suited for the soil of Kerala, known for its communal amity." "The Bharatiya Janata Party is not suited to the soil of Kerala ...Read More >
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, the biggest hit in the Malayalam film industry in 2025, is getting ready to come out digitally after earning well at the box office. The movie came out on August 28, 2025, and it broke records. You can now watch Lokah Chapter 1 on JioHotstar. The people who made Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra say that it will be available to stream on JioHotstar soon, but they haven't said when. They teased it by putting up a gorgeous new poster on social media. "The start of a new universe. ...Read More >
Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naseln-starrer Lokah will stream on JioHotstar in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali. Lokah Chapter 1 OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, the highest-grossing Malayalam film with a theatrical collection exceeding Rs 300 crore, is finally set for its OTT premiere. The first installment in a planned trilogy inspired by Kerala's folktales, Lokah will begin streaming on JioHots ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): After a successful theatrical run, Rishab Shetty-starrer 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is all set to be released on OTT. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie will be out on Prime Video in Kannada, with Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam dubbed versions, on October 31, 2025. Also Read | 'Mastiii 4': Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani Return with Chaos, Comedy and Madness; New Poster Promises a Rollercoaster of Fun! (View Pic). Excited about the OTT release, Rishab in a press note said, " "When I began working on this prequel, I wanted to retu ...Read More >
Quick Take: Anupama Parameswaran's nuanced portrayal and a vital theme are eclipsed by uneven storytelling and an overdose of theatrics. When Janaki V vs State of Kerala opens in theatres after a contentious run-in with censors, expectations naturally surge. This isn't just another star vehicle; it's a film that openly claims seriousness, positioning itself as an earnest exploration of victimhood, justice, and systemic failure. Director Pravin Narayanan sets his narrative within a familiar framework, a courtroom drama; but attempts to use it as a canvas for deeper moral interrogations. Yet, d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) "Thamma" producer Dinesh Vijan says the trailer of "Thamma", a vampire love story that's the latest addition in his horror universe, just shows the glimpse of an iceberg. The Maddock head on Wednesday unveiled a 20-minute footage of the movie in front of the media. He was joined by the cast including Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal. "Whatever you see in the trailer is the tip of the iceberg and we are really trying to hold back. And since we have built such a big universe, we thought we would show you the first 20 minutes of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) 'Jatadhara' producer Prerna Arora reflected on comparisons with Hollywood VFX. She revealed that the USP of her film lies in its emotion and storytelling. Speaking exclusively with IANS, Prerna was asked, "With the Indian audience exposed to international cinema, there is a lot of comparison with Hollywood VFX. How challenging is the VFX work of Jatadhaara? What is the USP of it?" To this, she replied that as a producer, filmmaker, and creative person, she believes that VFX is a tool that allows a film to bring imagination and storytelling to life. "In Hollyw ...Read More >
Chennai, July 18: Legendary filmmaker Joshiy is all set to direct a high-octane action entertainer next in which actor Unni Mukundan is to play lead. The film is to be produced jointly by Unni Mukundan's production house, Unni Mukundan Films (UMF), and Einstin Media. The announcement, made on the birthday of director Joshiy, is a deep rooted and profound appreciation to one of the most iconic voices in Indian cinema. Sources say that director Joshiy, whose career spans decades and blockbusters that have shaped generations, will helm this film that promises to blend vintage scale with contempor ...Read More >