Dadasaheb or Dadsahib ? Yesudas Kalaimamani with sishya Daughter

 BiggBoss Season 7 Malayalam contestants when informed that Lalettan had received the Dadsaheb Phalke award had no clue about what it was all about, Many had heard about Mammootty’s Dadasahib film but not the award. JioHotstar that felicitated Lal the host of BB show played a AV which ends with the line yoimgest Indian to get this honour. Biju Chandran ex DD Director research has shown that actually Mohanlal and Prithviraj Kapoor are two reciepents who got award at age of 65. The first reciepent on wards atleast half a dozen of the winners are below 65. Now if the Lal line can be altered to youngest Keralite to get the award, it is not possible. Adoor Gopalkrishnan the first Keralite to get the homour was only 64.

We knew that Latha Mangeshkar was 60 when she got the award. Devika Rani who got the first award was 60. Other in 50=64 age group reciepents; Naushad, Satyajit Ray. Raj Kapoor were other who were less than 65 ( age of Lal) when they got Phalke award.

While we debate about Phalke award not going to Mammootty, Madhu and Kamal Haasan, a new person to join the list of complantants list is singer Sujatha Mohan's daughter Swetha.  Swetha who got the Tamil Nadu Government equivalent of a Phalke award called Kalaimamani says that each year her mother’s song is send to national jury and it gets rejected. Sujatha got her Kalaimamani four years back but her mentor the legendary Yesudas got it only this year. Yesudas who began his career in Chennai and settled down in the metro is now based in USA where his son lives. It would be a treat to see him share the stage with Swetha for Kalaimamani. Pro’s Diamond Babu and Nikil Murugan have this year got the honour.

Devi Mani veteran journalist who got the award says that free bus pass has yet to reach him. My friend Late Cinema Express Ramamiirthy got his honour during Karunanidhi period and it surprised us as he was a ardent Jayalalitha bhakt, Not many know that Krishnamoorthy of Soorya film and Arts Society based in Thriuvanthapuram is a recepent of this honour. Those who promote Tamil literature arts and culture can get this award. I remember the Consul of French Embassy addressing Film News Anandan as Mr Kalai – Ma- Mani. Anandan visting card had this title printed before his name. Vikram Prabhu son of actor Prabhu was a recipient this year.

AI Mode writeup on Lalettan Phalke Award / Vijay Film Flops

 As social media has highlighted two mistakes in the acceptance speech of Mohanlal while receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke award. One was the poem that he recited and other is that he claimed to be youngest recipient of the honour. Lata Mangeshkar got the honour at age of 60. Now the popular theory is it was translated by CharGPT and YT videos showed what AI generated Kumaran Asan poem comes out. Taking a cue from this I have given an artile on this subject generated by AI mode, Disclaimer comes at end. Lal could have said this at speech end.

During his 2025 Dadasaheb Phalke Award acceptance speech, actor Mohanlal recited a poem he mistakenly attributed to legendary Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan. The incident sparked a debate on social media about the accuracy of his speech and highlighted the wider issue of misattributed quotes circulating online.

Controversy over Mohanlal's speech

• The misattributed poem: In his speech, Mohanlal recited lines he claimed were from Asan's famous work, Veena Poovu (The Fallen Flower). The lines he quoted were, “Chithayil aazhnu poyathumallo, chitha manoharamaya poovith” (translated as: "This flower did not merely fall into the dust. It lived a life of beauty").
• Scholarly and public reaction: Scholars and online users quickly pointed out that the recited lines do not appear in Kumaran Asan's original poem.
• Potential real sources: Alternate theories were proposed for the poem's origin, with some suggesting the verse may belong to other poets like P. Bhaskaran or Changampuzha. Others noted a similar, though distinct, quote by Ayyappapanickar.
• Debate over the speechwriter: The incident led to questions about who assisted Mohanlal with his speech for such a prestigious event.
• Wider conversation: The mistake also renewed a public discussion about the prevalence of misattributed quotes and poems on social media platforms like WhatsApp.
• About Kumaran Asan and Veena Poovu

• Kumaran Asan: Also known as Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, he was a prominent Malayalam poet, philosopher, and social reformer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is regarded as one of the three great poets of Kerala.
• Veena Poovu (The Fallen Flower): Considered one of Kumaran Asan's most significant works, this 1907 poem is a philosophical work that contemplates the life cycle and death of a flower. It is seen as a turning point that began a new lyrical era in Malayalam literature.

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Vijay’s Kushi re-release fails to attract audiences.  Surprisingly is  film Khushi is that has been least telecast on TV and after the massive crowds gathering at TVK meet of Vijay, the film should have been a blockbuster but it is not the case. Third reason is that Ghilli re-released last year was a hit but in one year the audience coming for a re- release of Vijay film has changed.

Vijay’s old blockbuster, Ghilli (Okkadu remake), was re-released last year and created a sensation and collected huge numbers at the box office. The film opened with 4.3 Cr gross in Tamil Nadu and collected around 25 Cr gross, with a worldwide closing gross of over 30 Cr.

Producer AM Ratnam, currently facing financial difficulties, had high hopes that the re-release of Vijay’s Kushi would perform significantly better and offer much-needed relief. But surprisingly, the film did not see many numbers. In Tamil Nadu it opened with just close to 1 Cr gross, and the weekend bookings are also not that great. The film is nowhere near Ghilli Numbers, and it may not even cross Ghilli’s opening day in its full run. Vijay worked on Kushi simultaneously while also filming Fazil's Kannukkul Nilavu. At the time, the film received underwhelming reviews and was also not commercially successful

Kantara 1 Trailor Highest Viewership in North India / Double Win for Mohanlal

 North Indian audience are the most eager to view Kantara Chapter 1 ; Read on - The makers officially announced that the trailer quickly garnered over 55 million views. Surprisingly, it’s not the Kannada or Telugu audiences who are most excited , it’s North Indian viewers. The Hindi trailer has already crossed 16 million views, more than twice the Kannada version and three times the Telugu version at the time of writing.

This unexpected response is phenomenal. With North Indian audiences showing such excitement, the makers would be wise to push the film hard in the region, it could turn this prequel into a major box office hit.

Rukmini Vasanth stars as the heroine in this ambitious project from Hombale Films, alongside Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, and other key cast members. The film is also supported by Ajaneesh Loknath’s music. Sivakarthikeyan released the Tamil trailer of the film on his social media page and congratulated the film crew.
The trailer doesn't reveal much about the film, but it does have a certain mystery and intrigue. The story, which is a continuation of the previous film, surprises the audience.

The film’s core creative team includes:

Director & Writer – Rishab Shetty
Producer – Vijay Kiragandur (Hombale Films)
Director of Photography – Arvind S. Kashyap
Music Director – B. Ajaneesh Loknath

OG, Idli Kadai, and Kantara Chapter 1 are set to clash at the box office during 2025 Dasara. Pawan Kalyan’s OG received an ‘A’ rating, Dhanush’s Idli Kadai got a clean ‘U,’ and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 was given a ‘U/A’ certification.

As Mohanlal steps to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award, highest honour for an actor in India, he is also the only actor in earning 250 Cr in a single year,  He has joined Drishyam 3 the sequel to the hit franchise that are blockbusters. Read on:

In 2025, Mohanlal made a huge ₹250 crore at the Kerala Box Office, setting a record for any Malayalam actor. His hits include L2-Empuraan—₹86.25Cr, Thudarum—₹118.90Cr, Chotta Mumbai (re-release)—₹3.61 Cr, and Hridayapoorvam—₹41.32Cr. 

No actor has ever achieved this milestone in the Malayalam film industry. Mohanlal continues to set new benchmarks for Malayalam cinema.

Looking at the global figures, the actor’s films grossed over 550 crore at the box office, delivering major hits throughout the year. He is alco coming up with a big budget film, Vrusshabha this Diwali.

Vrushabha is presented by Connekkt Media and Balaji Telefilms in association with AVS Studios. The film is directed by Nanda Kishore and produced by Vishal Gurnani (AVS Studios), Juhi Parekh Mehta, Abhishek Vyas, and Shyam Sunder (First Step Movies), Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor (Balaji Telefilms), along with Varun Mathur and Saurabh Mishra (Connekkt Media). The film is being shot simultaneously in Telugu & Malayalam and it will release in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil.

The India's highest award in cinema is given in the name of Dadasaheb Phalke because he is credited of making Raja Harishchandra that was the first feature film in India, and is thus called the father of Indian cinema. Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in 1969 by the government to recognise the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema.

Mohanlal with Akshay Kumar- Saif / Dr Rajasekhar in Lubber Pandhu remake

 Director Priyadarshan has dropped a huge confirmation that has fans buzzing: Malayalam cinema’s legendary superstar, Mohanlal, will be making a special cameo appearance in the film Haiwaan.This adds another layer of star power to a project that already features the much-awaited reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.

While he kept details about the role under wraps, he explained his filmmaking philosophy. “If you’re asking me about Haiwaan, Mohanlal is there in that film. However, what character he plays, I don’t want to say right now,” the director shared. Mohanlal’s cameo is the cherry on top, making the film a true multi-starrer. While Akshay Kumar was last seen in projects like Jolly LLB 3, Saif Ali Khan’s recent work includes Jewel Thief. Mohanlal’s latest film was Hridayapoorvam. Mohanlal reported for Drishyam 3 directed by Jeethu Joseph.

Priyadarshan and Mohanlal’s association is one of the most celebrated partnerships in Malayalam cinema. Their collaborations from the 1980s and 1990s include several defining blockbusters such as Chithram, Vandanam, Kilukkam, Thenmavin Kombath and Chandralekha. The filmmaker was also assistant director on Thiranottam, the unreleased 1978 film that marked Mohanlal’s first appearance on screen. Over the decades, the duo went on to work together in more than 40 films, most recently the 2021 period drama Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea. Priyadarshan had earlier shared that his milestone 100th directorial will once again bring him and Mohanlal together.

Rajasekhar, known for starring in several remakes, is reportedly remaking the Tamil hit Lubber Pandhu in Telugu. The story revolves around rural cricket, with Rajasekhar taking on the role originally played by Dinesh. Supporting roles are being assigned to 35 movie fame Vishwadev Rachakonda, who will reportedly reprise Harish Kalyan’s part from the original. Interestingly, Rajasekhar’s own daughter is set to play the heroine in this

Fahadh Faasil career worst FLOP / Rajini Hit with Trollers / Drishyam 3 v/s Hindi

 Fahadh Faasil Onam release OKCK made at Rs 30 cr busget and released on Onam collected Rs 4 crore totally. Watch it on Netflix. The director previous Malaylam film with Shanthikrishna dealt with cancer survivor in a humour way and this time he has tackled depression. Heroine is Kalyani. Post Cobid Fahadh gave a Tamil film Mareesanwith Vadivelu and it was a bomb. Solo Theatrical Release Post 2020:- Trance - Disaster Malayankunju - Flop Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum - Flop Dhoomam - Disaster Aavesham - Super Blockbuster #OdumKuthiraChaadumKuthira - Disaster* He had a disaster in Tamil Mareesan co starring Fahadh Faasil Vadivelu, Currently he is busy in a Hindi film.

Latest dialogues a hit with trollers- Mohanlal says Ithu oru makebelief allay monay < He said this describing film Malaijottai valiban an utter flop and repeated it on screen in Thodarum. Now Rajinikanth reaction when asked about Vijay political rally across State- Vazhthukal Vazhthukal.

Director Jeethu Joseph has officially confirmed that the Malayalam version of Drishyam 3 will be the first one to hit the theatres. This means audiences will see Mohanlal’s character, Georgekutty, make his next move before Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar appears on the big screen.

The director further explained that the team behind the Hindi remake is waiting for him to complete the final script. He made it clear that the story originates with him and the Malayalam production. “They are waiting for our script,” he stated.

He also added a comment about the rights, saying, “If they try doing something on their own, we would have to move legally. But I don’t think they will do it.” This shows that the original creators hold the creative control over the story’s direction.

Why The Release Order Matters

For a thriller franchise like Drishyam, the suspense-filled climax is everything. The first two films were famous for their game-changing twists in the end. Because of this, whichever version of Drishyam 3 releases first will naturally reveal the plot and spoilers. This was the main reason there were reports of a possible simultaneous release, but the director has now confirmed that will not be the case.

The thought behind this is to ensure a spoiler free experience for the viewers. “The power of Drishyam rests in the suspense and as it has happened in the past, there is a section that has already seen the version that arrives first. Everyone working on Drishyam want to provide the best experience to it’s audience, and not spoil the twists and turns. Drishyam 3 will be the final film of the franchise and what better than having an experience of chills and thrills without having an idea of what next,” the source concluded.

Anumol tops voting after expose of Aryan's Celibacy Test : BB Malayalam

 Akhil Marrar winner of previous BB show told Anumol when he came as a guest- Stay rooted to your conviction. Anumol who levelled charges of co- contestants Aryan and Gizele kissing in the night in the dormitory and groping, continues to be leading in public voting as majority feel she was right  . Question asked is =Why Bogg Boss Malayalam Season 7 shying away from showing video clips to prove that nothing happened between Gizele and Aryan under the bed covers ?. An information that comes out is that Gizele was 23 years of age when she joined BB Hindi and it was 14 years back. She has falsified her date of birth as 1996 and it is in reality it is 1990. Anumol  stood by her charges that she saw with her own eyes was what she believed and was not willing to  retract from her charges. Mohanlal said that camera footage did not show anything and that one of the day she said she saw was the day she was making chappathi in the jail. Why not show this clip with date and time to prove Anumol is bluffing ?. Just as clips are shown to prove that contestants were in the wrong, BB cameras in the bedroom can show that the two contestants did not do hanky panky inside or outside. Also, the clip where the two Aryan and Gizele wake up and come out of the quilt was not shown but was seen by those who watched show at late 2 AM.

Anumol stood by her claim that from her bed she could see what was going on. Though Mohanlal ranted about how the show has  hit a low , he should have defended the duo sleeping in same bed and practicing celibacy, Aryan being a Modern Day Gandhi . Gandhi had married at 13, and taken a vow of celibacy when he was 38 and the father of four children.

Gandhiji's "celibacy tests" involved sleeping naked with his young grandnieces, Manu Gandhi and Abha Gandhi, to try and "test his conquest of sexual desire". These controversial experiments, occurring in his late 70s, were met with widespread disapproval from followers and colleagues who considered them a "terrible blunder" and ethically questionable.  

Details of the Experiments

• When: In late 1946 and early 1947, shortly before India's independence. 
• Who: Mahatma Gandhi, who had taken a vow of celibacy decades prior, and his grandnieces, Manu and Abha, in their late teens. 
• Purpose: Gandhi stated he wanted to further test his conquest of sexual desire and abstain from sex as part of his Brahmacharya (celibacy) experiment. 

 

Mohanlal to play Saravana Bhavan Annachi / Conjuring beats Indian releases, Anirudh under Fire

 the Vettiayan director narrated his long-pending Dosa King project to Mohanlal, and the project may materialize this time.Suriya’s Jai Bhim, which was released on OTT, received huge acclaim, and the director, Gnanavel, made Vettaiyan with Rajinikanth, which emerged as a failure and did not get much positive response from the critics either.It is said that the film is based on the real-life story of Saravana Bhavan founder Rajagopal, who was sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of murder. Mohanlal is on a high note in his career as he scores three back-to-back successes in 2025.

The term "Dosa King of Chennai" refers to P. Rajagopal, the founder of the globally renowned Saravana Bhavan restaurant chain, which specializes in South Indian cuisine, including dosas. Despite his culinary success, Rajagopal was convicted of murdering a former employee and died in 2019 while facing a life sentence for the crime. 

Unexpectedly, The Conjuring: Last Rites overshadowed all the releases this weekend, emerging as the audience’s first choice to watch. With more than 317K tickets sold in the last 24 hours on BookMyShow, this Hollywood horror film beat the rest in both word-of-mouth and sales. AR Murugadoss’ Madharaasi trailed behind with over 212K tickets sold in the same period.

The final installment of The Conjuring franchise was released in multiple languages, including Telugu, and earned around Rs. 21 crore on day 1, becoming the biggest opening day ever for a Hollywood horror film in India.

A Hollywood movie is leading the way, and it remains to be seen whether Indian films will outshine it today or in the coming days in terms of sales.

Anirudh test work for Madharaasi has received only average response. Fans feel that beyond the film’s own flaws, Anirudh’s music no longer sounds fresh or engaging. Once he could uplift even average films like Jailer with strong background scores, but now doubts are rising about his spark. The BGMs often feel repetitive, missing the creativity that defined his earlier style. Recent tracks have failed to go viral, except Monica from Coolie, which also faded quickly. Projects like Madharaasi, Coolie, Kingdom, Vidamuyaarchi, and Vettaiyan have been widely criticised as mediocre. Anirudh is now under pressure to bounce back. In the coming year, he has several big-ticket films lined up, including Pradeep Ranganathan’s Love Insurance Company, Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, Gautam Tinnanuri’s Magic, Nani’s Paradise, and Shah Rukh Khan’s King. These films will test his consistency.

Kalyani BEATS Jhanvi at Box Office / Game Changer Editor to Dirrect Prithviraj

 This past Friday saw the release of two big films: Janhvi Kapoor’s Param Sundari and Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Among the two, Lokah has clearly won over audiences more.ctor in a never-before-seen avatar. Ticket sales reflect this trend as well. Over the past 24 hours, Lokah sold more than 2.98K tickets on BookMyShow, while Param Sundari recorded around 1.50K, roughly half the numbers of the Malayalam superhero movie.

While Param Sundari has received mixed reviews, Lokah is being praised across the board.

The superhero film is expected to see even stronger numbers on Sunday, with momentum likely to continue into the coming week. Directed by Dominic Arun, the film is produced by Dulquer Salmaan. Keerthy Suresh father Suresh is the producer and person who sounded clap for Lal’s first film and Lokah’s heroine’s father Priyadatshan has worked as Director for many film produced by Suresh.

Actress Keerthy Suresh took to social media today and showered praised on Mohanlal for his newly released Malayalam film Hridayapoorvam and Kalyani Priyadarsha for her movie Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. As fans would know, Hridayapoorvam brings back the celebrated duo of veteran director Sathyan Anthikad and Malayalam cinema legend Mohanlal, offering a blend of nostalgia and contemporary storytelling. Lokah, on the other hand, breaks new ground as Malayalam cinema’s first female superhero film.

Janhvi Kapoor has been surviving in Hindi cinema with the tag of glamour doll and the daughter of Sridevi. The young beauty has delivered more than a half a dozen films in the past two years. She had big hopes on Param Sundari, her recent release. The film opened to decent reviews but the box-office numbers are not encouraging. The opening and weekend numbers indicate that Param Sundari is one more debacle for the actress in her career.

Though the trailer looked promising, the audience showed no interest to watch the film. Param Sundari is also a boring attempt that has Siddharth Malhotra playing the lead role. Janhvi Kapoor was very confident on the film and she promoted the film on all the platforms but the result was disappointing. The actress is shooting for Ram Charan’s Peddi which is her next biggie from South. She also has Varun Dhawan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari which is slated for October 2nd release.

 

Editor of Ram Charan- Shankar Game Changer , Shameer Muhammed  is to direct Prithviraj . The Editor turned down the offer to edit Khalifa the Malayalam film starring Prithviraj as he was busy scripting . Editor Shameer Muhammed grabbed eyeballs after his comments about Shankar and Game Changer went viral. Shameer initially was the editor for the political drama, but he exited the project midway. In an interview, Shameer Muhammed remarked that Shankar was highly unprofessional and called working on Game Changer a horrible experience. The Shamer directed Malaylam film is expected to commence in the second half of 2026 and is set to be an action thriller, showcasing the versatile a

Mithun with Rajini in Jailer 2 / NTR changed WAR 2 END/ Mammootty IS BACK

 The post from Mohanlal comes in the wake of celebratory updates from the film fraternity, confirming that Mammootty has made a full recovery, ending months of speculation about his well-being. Fans immediately embraced Mohanlal’s gesture, flooding the comments with messages of love and relief. Many called it a perfect symbol of the brotherhood between Malayalam cinema’s two towering figures. Mohanlal and Mammootty have been friends and contemporaries for over four decades, and their bond continues to be cherished just as much as their films.

Malayalam cinema fans were overjoyed on Tuesday as social media filled with celebratory posts confirming that veteran actor Mammootty has regained full health. Close friend and producer Anto Joseph was among the first to express his gratitude, writing, “The prayers of countless people across the world have been answered. Thank you, God, thank you, thank you.” While he did not directly mention Mammootty, the post has widely been understood as referring to the actor, given the context and Anto’s close association with him.

Soon after, industry insider Anura Mathai shared his excitement, writing, “The wait will be over soon! With the blessings of the Almighty, our Mammukka is back. We all waited with love, prayers, and hope — and today our hearts are full. Love you ikka.” Actor Maala Parvathi also joined in with a heartfelt note: “There is no better news than this. Mammukka has regained full health. Grateful to the doctors who treated him, to everyone who cared for him, and to the hospital. Love. Yessss… The King is back!”

Finally, George Sebastian, long-time associate of Mammootty, shared an especially emotional message: “With eyes brimming with joy, I stand before you with folded hands. To all who prayed, who stood by me, who comforted me when it seemed nothing would happen -- to all my dear ones, I offer my heartfelt thanks!” The heartfelt tone made the post feel almost like Mammootty’s own words, further moving fans. Adding to the chorus of relief, veteran filmmaker Siby Malayil, Puzhu director Ratheena PT, producer C V Sarathi and others also shared affectionate messages on social media.

According to an India Today report, Mithun has been roped in for a full-fledged role, integral to the storyline of Jailer 2. He is said to join Rajinikanth for shoot this week itself.

For the unversed, Rajinikanth has made special appearances in two Mithun movies in the past - Bhrastachar in 1989 and Bhagya Devta in 1997. The sequel, Jailer 2, is currently being shot in Chennai and other parts of India. It is being positioned as a bigger and bolder follow-up to the first installment that won hearts across the globe. Mithun, on the other hand, is awaiting the release of The Bengal Files.

Putting an end to recent speculation, young director Venky Atluri has denied reports that Bollywood star Anil Kapoor is playing a key role in his upcoming big-ticket Telugu film starring Tamil superstar Suriya. “We haven’t even approached Anil Kapoor. I haven’t met him or even spoken to him over the phone. We don't know how these rumours cropped up, hence these reports are false and baseless,” clarified Venky Atluri.

NTR Jr made Aditya Chopra change the climax to please his fans says journalist Subhash k Jha. Despite this War 2 is Telugu is trailing behinf Coolie Telugu in Two Telugu States. According to a report by journalist Subhash K Jha in Deccan Chronicle, NTR character was to die in the climax but he had it changed to please his fans.

BIG B KBC 25th year gets 26 Sponsors / BB7 Malayalam Opens BIG / Shanthnu Bhagyaraj with Shane Nigam

 Kaun Banega Crorepati marks 25 years with record 26-brand sponsorship line-up. Maruti Suzuki and the Aditya Birla Group have come aboard as Co-Presenting Sponsors, while the State Bank of India joins as Banking Partner and the Reserve Bank of India as Special Sponsor, underscoring KBC’s deep association with empowerment and trust.

The Co-Powered By category features UPI, Ultratech Cement, Stable Money App, Asian Paints, and Gowardhan Ghee, representing sectors from digital finance to FMCG. Special Partners include Patanjali Dant Kanti, BHIM Payments App, Polycab India Ltd., Dr. Fixit (Pidilite Industries), Vida powered by Hero Motocorp, and WinZO Games.

Further expanding its sponsor base, Associate Partners feature Amazon India, Kalyan Jewellers, Godrej & Boyce, Laxmipati Sarees, Groww, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), National Stock Exchange (NSE), Plasto Tanks and Pipes, Aashirvaad Select Atta, Director’s Elaichi, and Bikaji — reflecting the show’s pan-India consumer connect.

The season’s opening clocked 12.6 crore minutes of cumulative watch time—a staggering 225% surge over previous seasons. Connected TV has emerged as a significant growth driver, contributing nearly 30% of opening watch time—a 154% surge over the previous two seasons—signalling a shift toward immersive, large-screen viewing.

Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 is presented by MyG Digital; co-presented by Berger Paints and Healthy Grocer; co-powered by Sunrich Refined Sunflower Oil and MYK Laticrete. Other partners include Regal Jewellers and Merino Laminates as Special Partners, Dazzler Etertna as Beauty Partner, and Cera as Associate Sponsor.

Shanthnu Bhagyaraj Returns to Malayalam Cinema After 16 Years with Balti  

After a 16-year hiatus, Malayalam cinema is set to witness the much-anticipated return of Shanthnu Bhagyaraj in Balti, an action-packed sports thriller that pairs him alongside the talented Shane Nigam. Directed and written by Unni Sivalingam, the film promises a compelling blend of adrenaline-fueled sports sequences and emotionally rich storytelling. More than just a high-octane sports drama, the film explores themes of teamwork, resilience, and the personal battles faced by its characters—offering viewers both thrilling action and heartfelt moments.
Adding to the film’s unique appeal is an impressive ensemble cast, including celebrated filmmaker Alphonse Puthren in a pivotal role as Soda Babu, along with a powerful musical score composed by Sai Abhyankkar. With such a dynamic lineup, Balti 2025 is shaping up to be a cinematic treat for fans of Malayalam cinema.

Shanthnu’s return has been eagerly awaited since his last Malayalam appearance in the 2007 fantasy drama Angel John, where he starred alongside Mohanlal. Though widely appreciated, especially during its television run, Angel John marked the beginning of Shanthnu’s focus on Tamil cinema, where he went on to build a successful career. Speaking about his comeback, Shanthnu shared, “It’s truly special to return to Malayalam cinema after so many years. This film is a fresh experience for me, and I couldn’t have asked for a better role to step back into the industry.”

The film industry is abuzz with the details of an exciting new project, a high-octane sports action thriller written and directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam. The movie, which is being produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander under the banners of STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions, is generating significant anticipation.

The film's impressive technical crew and production team have caught the attention of many. Young music sensation Sai Abhyankkar, known for his viral hits, is composing the music and original score. This marks Abhyankkar's debut in Malayalam cinema, and his collaboration with lyricist Vinayak Sasikumar is highly awaited.

Adding to the stellar team is veteran cinematographer Alex J. Pulickal, whose recent work on "RDX: Robert Dony Xavier" was widely acclaimed.

 

 

Mohanlal - Manikandan in Thiagarajan Kumararaja film / Exciting Diwali Clash / Fahadh to retire as cab Driver

 Thiagarajan Kumararaja Director of Aranya Kaandam, Super Deluxe, Modern Love Chennai is said to have narrated a script to Mohanlal and Manikandan and locked them . It might start off in 2025  end or early 2026. His last release was in 2023. Aranya Kaandam  got the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director for Kumararaja.

Fahadh Faasil has once again said that after retirement he plans to settle down in Barcelona and be a Uber driver. He wants to drive people across Spain. Not just drive them around . “Absolutely. We were in Barcelona a few months ago. It'll only happen after people are done with me, you know? Jokes apart, just to drive someone from one place to another, witnessing someone's destination—I think that's a beautiful thing. I still do that every time I get a chance. Not just driving, you engage in things you love, be it a game or sport or watching TV,” Fahadh shared, describing the serenity he finds in the simplicity of the idea. He said now to Hollywood Reporter. Interestingly, this isn't the first time the Joji actor has spoken about such a plan. In a 2020 interview with The Indian Express, he had mentioned the same retirement goal, even highlighting that it’s something he has discussed and planned with his actress-wife Nazriya Nazim. “As of now, there is nothing else that I would enjoy doing other than being an Uber driver. I tell my wife that as a retirement plan, I wish to move to Barcelona and drive people across Spain. She loves this plan,” he had said then.

His Tamil film Mareesan with Vadivelu has been released. On the professional front, Fahadh Faasil is far from retirement. The actor is currently busy with a line-up of high-profile projects, including Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira, Don’t Trouble The Trouble, Karate Chandran, and Patriot, among others.

So this poster firstly clears the rumor that the film is getting postponed, and it is in fact a “Dude Diwali Blast”. This means it will clash with Bison and Karrupu.

Back to back Sai Abhyankar Musicals for Diwali. Interesting debut.

Secondly, it confirmed the working crew members of the team, on the left, as well as their already locked massive deal with Netflix.

Now we hear that Karuppu has too signed with Netflix. Two films committed to one OTT platform releasing on same date is usually avoided. Si speculation was that DUDE will get postponed but not so. As far as LIK is concerned ilm will instead, be locking in the February 2026 Valentines Day Date, and will be releasing a glimpse video confirming this on August 1st, like stated at the bottom of the poster of LIK.

BiggBoss7 Malayalam FINAL LIST . Kamal voice over in Coolie

BIGGBOSS 7 Malayalam List

Binny Sebastain a medical Doctor who has acted in films and hit headline playing Geethanjali in Geetha Govindam telecast on Asianet is married to Actor Noobin.

Arian Katuria

Aryan Kathuria is a compelling actor and model known for his versatile roles in movies like "1983," "Ormakalil," and "Falimy," and for captivating audiences in over 50 national advertisements. His charm and talent shone brightly on the Amazon Prime dating show "Date Baazi" (2022), further establishing him as a rising star in the entertainment industry. As the face of Skei Icecream, Aryan merges his influence with his passion, embodying the brand's vibrant energy

Sarika KB ; Reel creator

Celebrity interviewer and movie reviewer debater news maker news reader show anchor

Shanavas Shanu is an Indian television actor best known for his roles as Rudhran in Kumkumapoovu and Indran in Seetha.

Sarath Kumar, popularly known by his stage name Appani Sarath, was born on April 15, 1992, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He came into the limelight after portraying the character of Appani Ravi in "Angamaly Diaries," directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery,

Anumol is an Indian actress, predominantly acting in Malayalam and Tamil films. She appeared in Malayalam films such as Chayilyam, Ivan Megharoopan, Akam, Vedivazhipadu and Jamna Pyari. Her performance as Kuruvammal in 2023 Tamil web-series

Adhila Nasarin and Fathima Noora made headlines earlier this year when a court in the southern Indian state of Kerala reunited the two women after they had been forcibly separated by their parents. The women had petitioned a court against the opposition they faced after they came out to their families.Last month, they made headlines again. This time, for a wedding photoshoot in which the couple posed as brides.

Jishin Mohan is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam television serials. He gained popularity for his performances in shows like Amala, where he starred alongside actress Varada, whom he later married in 2014. The couple had a son named Jian in 2017 but eventually separated in January 2022 and finalized their divorce in September 2022.

Naveen

Artist

Choreographer of super dancer junior 5 winner
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Abhi Sree

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#ARTIST_INFLUENCER

@sreeabhi_nov29

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@mazhavilmanoramatv

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@zeekeralam

"R.J. Benz" typically refers to
RJ Benz, a fitness enthusiast, personal trainer, and Instagram personality, also known as "rjbenztho" on Instagram, who shares fitness content, workout routines, and motivational posts.

Deepak Mohan

Comedian

Malayalam comedian with English subtitles
Part of @wit.gram squad.

Renu Sudhi is a model and media personality from Kerala, best known as the widow of the late mimicry artist Kollam Sudhi. After his passing in June 2023, she has continued her journey in the public eye through short films, reels, photoshoots, and occasional acting projects. Despite facing criticism and trolling—for example, over her social media presence and collaborations—she’s remained vocal and resilient

Aqbar Khan

 Musician/band Curreny Star Singer Trainer 

Playback
Malayalam film industry
Best performer of the season
Band Shows @marzi_live @gafoor_kolathur_

Ranjith Munshi is a well-known actor in Malayalam. He is best known for his perfomances in the movies like Monaayi Angane Aanaayi, Mr. Bean - The Laugh Riot, Naadakame Ulakam, Note Out, and Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya. Popularly known as Munshi Ranjth ,

Oneal Sabu

 

Artist

Gold Star Free Content 🥩 | Mostly Sarcasm | Also Food | Storyteller @communitymesa |Culinary Anthropology | മലയാളി | TEDx Speaker|Author📚 SFM(2016)

Rekha Satish is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam television serials and films. She is recognized for her roles in popular serials like "Parasparam" and "Aayirathil Oruval". She also appeared in the film "Unnai Naan Santhithen" as a child artist. 

 

In 2013, Rekha Ratheesh took on the lead role in the soap opera Parasparam, which became one of the longest-running Malayalam television series. She is best known for her roles as Padippura Veettil Padmavathy in the television series Parasparam and Mallika Prathap in Manjil Virinja Poovu.^[3][4][5]

Kamal cant say no to Lokesh and Rajinikanth and he is to give a voiceover to Coolie. Now it got even BIGGER