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Actor Manju Warrier has spoken out following the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 sexual assault case involving a female actor, stating that the legal outcome has not delivered full justice to the survivor. Dileep was acquitted on Monday by the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court, which delivered its verdict after the trial concluded on November 25. Soon after the ruling, the actor alleged that he had been falsely implicated and accused Manju Warrier, his former wife, of being par ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta: Passengers on board a KSRTC bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kalpetta on Saturday protested after a film starring actor Dileep, who was one of the accused in the 2017 Kerala actress assault case and was later acquitted, was played during the journey. A group of women passengers objected to the screening, citing the actor's association with the actress's assault case. Following the protest, the bus staff stopped the film.However, the situation escalated when some male passengers al ...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 ...Read More >
UNICEF India has selected National Award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh as its new Celebrity Advocate, bringing her on board to support key issues affecting children, including mental health, equal opportunities, and overall well-being. Suresh, who works across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, will collaborate with the organisation to highlight the challenges faced by children and adolescents and to promote interventions that ensure their healthy development. Her long-standing support f ...Read More >
Kaantha Movie Synopsis: A legendary director and his star actor clash over creative control during a 1950s film production.Kaantha Movie Review: Cinema about cinema tends to collapse under its own self-awareness, but Kaantha sidesteps that trap by treating its 1950s film set less like a nostalgic museum piece and more like a cage match dressed in period clothes. Director Selvamani Selvaraj constructs what amounts to a Shakespearean tragedy, where ego, ambition, and betrayal play out against the ...Read More >
The controversy surrounding actress Gouri Kishan has sparked a wave of solidarity across Tamil Nadu's media and film fraternity. Following the viral incident in which a journalist asked the actress an inappropriate question about her body weight during the press meet of her upcoming film Others, both the Chennai Press Club and the South Indian Artistes' Association (Nadigar Sangam) have issued official statements condemning the behaviour and extending support to the actress. In an official sta ...Read More >
Tamil film actor Abhinay, who starred along with actor Dhanush in his debut film Thulluvadho Illamai, passed away at his residence in the city early on Monday morning. He was 44. Abhinay, who had been battling liver problems for quite some time, was residing alone and had continued to work, despite his poor health condition, because of financial constraints. It may be recalled that actors Dhanush and KPY Bala had extended financial assistance to the late actor for his medical treatment. Abhi ...Read More >
Parvathy Thiruvothu is known for her powerful performances in films like Bangalore Days, Ennu Ninte Moideen and Take Off, which earned her the prestigious National Award in 2017. The critically acclaimed actor is all set to team up for the first time with director Don Palathara in her next. Palathara had made films like 1956, Central Travancore, Joyful Mystery and Family. Filmmaker and actor Dileesh Pothan, too, will be seen alongside Parvathy in the film. The collaboration between Parvathy, Do ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Rishab Shetty's magnum opus Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 continues its dream run at the box office, grossing over ₹800 crore worldwide within just 25 days of release. The sequel to the 2022 cultural phenomenon Kantara has now emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, surpassing Chhaava's lifetime collection. According to early trade estimates, the film collected approximately ₹10 crore on Day 25, taking its India total to ₹589 crore across all languages. The film's strong ...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 ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 has been creating waves at the box office since its theatrical release. After a successful run in cinemas, the highly anticipated mythological action thriller is now set for its OTT debut on Prime Video. Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to make history at the box office, surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava. According to trade tracking site Sacnilk, it has emerge ...Read More >
The Kerala High Court on Friday (October 24, 2025) held as "illegal and unenforceable" the ownership certificates given by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Wildlife for the ivory items in the possession of actor Mohanlal at his resident at Thevara, Kochi, in 2011. A Division Bench of Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Jobin Sebastian issued the order on a public interest litigations (PIL) filed by James Mathew, a former Forest officer, and Paulose A.A. of Ernakulam who c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister's own voice with the help of Artificial Intelligence. New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister ...Read More >
Artist Hanan Benammar's artwork was vandalized in Kochi. Another artist claimed her work was obscene and anti-Dalit. Benammar stated that destroying art is not the way to support women artists. She expressed concern about the incident's impact on young women artists. The damaged works remain on display, sparking reflection on censorship."If the person who vandalized my work is serious about making space for women artists -- whether they are from Kerala or abroad -- then he should focus on creati ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna says her parents called her latest horror comedy film "Thamma" by far the best film of hers that they've watched and that her younger sister thoroughly enjoyed it, which makes her genuinely feel at peace. Talking about the reaction of her parents and sister on watching "Thamma", Rashmika told IANS: "Oh, they are bluntly saying that this is by far the best film of mine that they've watched. So that is their reaction." She added: "And ...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 JioHot ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the makers of Spirit unveiled an explosive audio teaser in five languages, troll accounts targeting actress Deepika Padukone jumped on the bandwagon, attempting to capitalize on the hype by posting misleading comments online. A fake social media profile pretending to be Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone shared a reaction to Prabhas' first look from "Spirit". The post claimed that Deepika was "sad" but found the teaser "wonderful." The viral post came from ...Read More >
KOCHI: A day after her artwork was vandalised at an exhibition in the city, Algerian-French artist Hanan Benammar broke her silence, calling for "urgent reflection on the safety of artists" and condemning what she described as "an act of violence against expression." Her response came even as a local sculptor who admitted to wrecking the piece -- a linocut print titled Go Eat Your Dad -- defended his action, alleging that the Malayalam translation of the text was obscene and "insulted local sens ...Read More >
President Murmu described Sree Narayana Guru as one of India's greatest spiritual leaders and social reformers who transformed the country's social and spiritual landscape. "He inspired generations to believe in the ideals of equality, unity, and love for humanity. Guru devoted his life to liberating people from the darkness of ignorance and superstition. He believed in the oneness of all existence and saw God as the divine presence in every living being," she said. Murmu said Guru's powerful ...Read More >
KOCHI: A day after an artwork by Algerian-French artist Hanan Benammar was allegedly torn down at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery, police have launched a probe into what the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi has described as a "blatant act of intolerance." The incident occurred around 7 pm on Wednesday, when P.H. Hochimin, a Kochi-based sculptor, and his associate, Sudhamshu, allegedly entered the gallery, vandalised the artwork, and livestreamed the act on Facebook. The destroyed linocut print, titled ' ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is readying its homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Sarvam AI. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced recently that the AI will be fully operational by December 2025 or January 2026. The minister confirmed that he will personally use Sarvam AI, signalling the government's strong push for indigenous AI technologies. Sarvam AI is being developed by a Bengaluru-based startup. The company focuses on turning advanced AI research into practical and real-world applicati ...Read More >
Extending Diwali wishes, the team of Kaantha made an announcement of the film's release date. Releasing a new retro-style poster with Dulquer, Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri, they announced that the film will be released on November 14. "Diwali just got a whole lot more explosive! #Kaantha will be lighting up theatres worldwide from NOVEMBER 14th! Wishing you all a happy Diwali and we'll see you in the theatres very soon. A @SpiritMediaIN and @DQsWayfarerFilm production," wrote the film's team. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) "Kaantha", featuring Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan, is set to release in worldwide theatres on November 14. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj of "The Hunt for Veerappan" fame, the film is produced under Salmaan's Wayfarer Films and Rana Daggubati's banner Spirit Media. The film stars Salmaan alongside Bhagyashri Borse and Samuthirakani Pillaiyar. The makers shared the news with a post on X handle on Monday. "Diwali just got a whole lot more explosive! #Kaantha will be li ...Read More >
Power star Pawan Kalyan, riding high on the success of They Call Him OG, is reportedly gearing up for a new film under KVN Productions. The banner is also in talks with top Tamil directors Lokesh Kanagaraj and H. Vinoth for upcoming ventures. Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG relieved tremendous response at the box office as well as from the audience. Reports claim that Pawan Kalyan is set to make a movie for KVN Productions. The production business acquired the actor's dates a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, on Monday conveyed his wishes to everyone on the occasion of Diwali and noted that the festival of lights has been part of his journey in India from the very start. The UAE envoy also shared visuals from the embassy's celebrations. In a post on X, he said, "Diwali has been part of my journey in India from the very start, and as I celebrate my fourth one here, its warmth feels more special than ever. Wishing eve ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 20 (ANI): The much-awaited Dulquer Salmaan-starrer 'Kaantha' finally has a release date. The makers announced on Monday that the film will hit theatres on November 14. The makers took to their X account on Monday to unveil a new retro-style poster featuring Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, and Bhagyashri Borse while extending Diwali wishes to fans. Along with the poster, the makers wrote, "Diwali just got a whole lot more explosive! Kaantha will be lighting ...Read More >
The trailer hints at eerie unexplained happenings around Pranav's character. Despite witnessing strange and frightening events, he finds himself unable to share his fears. Excitement is brewing for horror fans as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially cleared the upcoming Malayalam horror thriller, 'Dies Irae', with an 'A' certificate. Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, the film is ready to hit cinemas worldwide on 31st October, just in time for Halloween chills. Produced unde ...Read More >
Chennai, October 18: The makers of director Rahul Sadasivan's eagerly awaited horror thriller, 'Dies Irae', on Saturday urged fans and the general public to avoid creating, sharing or resharing unofficial posters of the film, which they said altered the movie's intended tone. Taking to its social media timelines, All Night Shifts, one of the production houses producing the film, said, "We're grateful for the love, enthusiasm and creativity around #Diesirae. However, kindly avoid creating, shari ...Read More >
The film is being produced by actor Basil Joseph's production house Basil Joseph Entertainments along with Doctor Ananthu Entertainments. The film, which is being made as a complete entertainer, will be directed by debutant filmmaker Arun Anirudhan, who was one of the screenwriters of the first Malayalam superhero film, 'Minnal Murali', which was directed by Basil Joseph. Sources say that the shooting of 'Athiradi' will begin by the end of October. The script has been co-written by Paulson Ska ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The coastal town of Varkala is all set to host India's first travel literary festival, 'Yaanam 2025', from Oct 17 to 19.Organised by Kerala tourism, the three-day festival brings together leading travel writers, vloggers and social media influencers from around the world. It sets the stage for engaging conversations, besides sharing insights and perspectives on sustainable and inclusive tourism to meet the demands of present-day travellers, the authorities said. Tourism minis ...Read More >
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