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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 JioHot ...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 >
The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala high court that the upcoming Malayalam movie Haal starring Shine Nigam has "objectionable content" which could cause "religious disharmony". IMAGE: A screengrab from the controversial Malayalam movie, 'Haal'. Photograph: Courtesy 'Haal' official teaser The claim was made by the Christian organisation in an application filed in the High Court seeking impleadment in a plea moved by the fi ...Read More >
Kochi, Oct 17 (PTI) The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala High Court that the upcoming Malayalam movie 'Haal' starring Shine Nigam has "objectionable content" which could cause "religious disharmony". The claim was made by the Christian organisation in an application filed in the High Court seeking impleadment in a plea moved by the film's producers alleging an inordinate delay by the censor board (CBFC) in issuing the censo ...Read More >
Happy Birthday Prithviraj Sukumaran: From winning a National Award to directing one of Malayalam Cinema's highest-grossing films, here's a look at his journey and achievements. Prithviraj Sukumaran Birthday: Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran celebrates his 43rd birthday today, on October 16. Over the past two decades, he has built a remarkable career in Indian cinema, earning acclaim not only as an actor but also as a director. His journey began in 2002 with Ranjith Balakrishnan's romantic ...Read More >
Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra will debut later this month, most likely before Diwali, though the official OTT release date has not yet been confirmed. Kalyani Priyadarshan's most recent book, Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra, marks a significant turning point in her career. The superhero drama, which was produced by Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Dominic Arun under the Wayfarer Films banner, has changed the course of Malayalam box office history. The film has officially become the highest-grossing Malaya ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched 17 premises in Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Wednesday (October 8) as part of a big operation related to a case of smuggling luxury cars and breaching foreign exchange restrictions. The police searched the houses and belongings of Malayalam cinema stars Amit Chakkalakkal, Dulquer Salmaan, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The operation covered 17 premises, including the residences and establishments of film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Amit Chak ...Read More >
Malayalam star Mammootty has recently taken a hiatus from shooting following an unspecified health issue for which he received treatment. Fans have been waiting for the actor to resume his next project, and the latest reports have an update. Director Mahesh Narayanan has recently revealed that Mammootty will soon return to the set of his upcoming film, Patriot. In a recent interview with OnManorama, filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan spoke about the actor returning to the set. The filmmaker revealed t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 2 (ANI): The much-awaited teaser of the film 'Patriot' starring Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal has been released. On Thursday, the makers dropped the Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi versions of the teaser, suggesting an intense narrative focused on two individuals "who once controlled the country together." Also Read | 'Kantara Chapter 1' Movie Review: Rishab Shetty Dares To Go Bigger With an Ambitious if Overstuffed Prequel With Th ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Mahesh Narayanan's eagerly-awaited action thriller 'Patriot', featuring both the superstars of Malayalam cinema Mammootty and Mohanlal, on Thursday released an exciting teaser of the film, much to the delight of fans and film enthusiasts. Mohanlal, who took to his X timeline to share the link to the teaser of the star-studded film, wrote, "#PATRIOT official teaser." In addition to the two Malayalam superstars, the film also features acclai ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Superstar Mammootty made a grand comeback to the film sets on Wednesday, arriving in Hyderabad to do what he does best -- breathe life into cinema. This marks his first appearance at a film location after eight months, following a health scare that kept him under medical supervision at a plush hospital in Chennai. Greeting the media for the first time since his illness, the 74-year-old actor broke his silence with heartfelt gratitude. "Thanks for all the pray ...Read More >
Chennai, September 28 (IANS) In the wake of the deadly stampede at actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay's campaign rally in Karur, where the toll has risen to 40, the party has approached the Madras High Court seeking an independent and transparent investigation into the tragedy. TVK Deputy General Secretary C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar said on Sunday that the party's plea has been listed for urgent hearing before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday at 2.15 p.m. "Ou ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The unfortunate stampede incident, which took place during the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally organised by actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay at Karur, Tamil Nadu, has left a wave of shock across the entire country. If the reports are to be believed, more than 35 people, including children, lost their lives at the political rally, leaving several others injured. Mollywood heartthrob, Mammootty, penned on his X (earlier known as Twitter) handle, "Deep ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 27 (PTI) Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas, best known for his roles in projects such as "Minnal Murali", "2018", and "Ennu Ninte Moideen", is set to headline "Lokah Chapter 2". A sequel to the recent release "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra", the film will be written and directed by Dominic Arun, who also helmed the first installment. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Sandy, and Naslen, "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" released in theatres on August 28. Dulquer Salmaan has produced it under his pr ...Read More >
Customs officials in Kerala are conducting raids at multiple locations, including the residences of actors Prithviraj and Dulquer Salmaan, as part of "Operation Numkhor." The operation investigates alleged tax evasion involving luxury vehicles imported from Bhutan using fraudulent registrations. Authorities are examining vehicle documents and have detected approximately 15 violations related to this scheme. Residences of Malayalam stars Prithviraj Sukumaran (Thevara) and Dulquer Salmaan (Panamp ...Read More >
Kochi: Raids were conducted at the residences of leading Mollywood actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and actor-producer Dulquer Salmaan by the customs department in search of foreign luxury vehicles brought into the country without paying duties. This is part of a nationwide crackdown codenamed "Numkhor" (which means "vehicle" in the Bhutanese language), targeting a racket allegedly involved in tax evasion and illegal vehicle imports. Raids were carried out at Prithviraj's house in Thevara and Dulque ...Read More >
Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is slated for a release on October 2. Rishab Shetty's highly anticipated 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is facing a setback in Kerala as the Film Exhibitors Union of Kerala (FEUOK) has decided not to screen the film. This decision stems from a dispute over the profit-sharing agreement between the film's distributors and the exhibitors. The controversy arose when the distributors, Prithviraj Productions headed by actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, demanded a 55 per ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26 (ANI): Mira Rajput has showered her daughter, Misha, with love and blessings as the little one turned nine on Tuesday. Mira took to her Instagram to share a picture of Misha to extend her birthday wishes. Happy 9th Birthday to our sunshine sweetheart. My baby girl is a big girl! Fly my darling, she wrote in the caption, further also tagging her husband, actor Shahid Kapoor, in the post. In the picture, the star couple daughter could be seen posing for th ...Read More >
The image was shared on Instagram. New Delhi: Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan is hinting at the final chapter of his celebrated career. The director, who is currently in Kochi shooting his big-budget Hindi film Haiwaan, revealed that he plans to retire from the industry after completing his 100th film. He also confirmed that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will make a special cameo appearance in Haiwaan. What's Happening * Haiwaan brings together Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles, ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26 (ANI): Mira Rajput has showered her daughter, Misha, with love and blessings as the little one turned nine on Tuesday. Mira took to her Instagram to share a picture of Misha to extend her birthday wishes. "Happy 9th Birthday to our sunshine sweetheart. My baby girl is a big girl! Fly my darling," she wrote in the caption, further also tagging her husband, actor Shahid Kapoor, in the post. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNz7GSl5IQe/ In the picture, the star ...Read More >
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's recent heartwarming picture with Mammootty has ignited a frenzy among fans, especially amidst news of Mammootty's comeback after a health-related hiatus. The image, showing Mohanlal affectionately kissing Mammootty, symbolizes their strong bond. Fans flooded social media with comments celebrating the legends and their camaraderie, eagerly anticipating Mammootty's return to Mahesh Narayanan's film set in September. Malayalam icon Mohanlal has dropped a picture with ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Veteran Malayalam film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan has landed in trouble over remarks allegedly insulting filmmakers from the SC/ST community during a state film conclave here. Dalit activist Dinu Veyil has filed a complaint with the Museum Police and the SC/ST Commission, demanding action against the acclaimed filmmaker. In his complaint, emailed to both the police and the commission, Dinu alleged that Adoor made comments portraying members of the SC/ST community as eithe ...Read More >
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 Gowari ...Read More >
Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan congratulated Malayali artists who won honours in the National Film Awards. The awards to Urvasi and Vijayaraghavan enriched Malayalam cinema, he said. However, he criticised the jury for choosing the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' for awards and said the awards were an insult to Kerala.Without mentioning the name of the movie, Vijayan said, "The jury has disrespected the esteemed tradition of Indian cinema, which stands for religious harmony and national u ...Read More >
T'puram: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday criticized the National Film Award jury's decision to honour the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' with two awards, including Best Director, calling it part of a calculated attempt to undermine Kerala's cultural heritage.Speaking at the inauguration of the Kerala Film Policy Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayan said, "A film that discredits the Kerala community has been deemed worthy of an award. This is not a recognition of art, but of ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A film policy that ensures gender equality, addresses issues of junior artists and promotes independent cinema was what the state government promised as the two-day Kerala Film Policy Conclave organised by the culture department came to a close in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Culture Minister Saji Cherian said the state policy will ensure complete safety and gender equality for men and women working at shooting locations, and addresss the issues of junior artists' regarding ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Director Blessy has expressed disappointment over the National Awards jury's criticism of the technical aspects of his film 'Aadujeevitham' (The Goat Life), especially after receiving personal praise from Jury Chairperson Ashutosh Gowariker. Speaking to Onmanorama from the Kerala government's Film Policy Conclave on Sunday, Blessy said he was surprised by the change in stance. "I heard the jury chairperson mention that the film was denied awards due to technical shortcomings ...Read More >
Madhan Bob, the Tamil actor and television personality known for his comedic talent, passed away at 71 due to cancer. Starting as a musician, he debuted in film in 1984 and became famous for his expressions, influenced by Kaka Radhakrishnan. He was celebrated for roles in films like Thenali and his judging role on Asathapovadhu Yaaru. Renowned Tamil actor and television personality Madhan Bob, celebrated for his unique comedic flair and animated expressions, passed away on Saturday due to healt ...Read More >
Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas tragically passed away at the age of 51 in a hotel room in Chottanikkara, as confirmed by Kochi police. Known for his comical roles in films like 'Hitler Brothers' and 'Detective Ujjwalan,' Navas's death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from colleagues and fans, including Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Popular Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas has passed away at the age of 51. He was found dead in a hotel roo ...Read More >
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