Thiruvananthapuram | 17 hours ago
From cassock to celluloid - priest Johnson turns a new leaf
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 31 - Johnson Karoor is charting a new path - he has shed his priest's cassock to fulfil his celluloid dreams with the Malayalam movie 'Nirakazcha', which is running in theatres. He says the decision was his own and that his peers at the Syro Malankara Catholic Church didn't show him the door.'The decision to come out of the priestly duties was mine. I served as a priest for ... read more

12 days ago
Katrina Kaif to fly high as Etihad's brand ambassador
Mumbai Aug 19 - Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif has been named the brand ambassador of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, an official said.The announcement will be made in Mumbai Tuesday in the presence of Etihad Airways' vice-president - Andrew Ward, country manager - Neerja Bhatia said, as Katrina looked on. According to the official, positioning itself as a frontrun ... read more

Thiruvananthapuram | 23 days ago
Ban on Thilakan unfortunate: Suresh Gopi
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 8 - Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi, while batting for thespian Thilakan who has been ousted from an actors' association for indiscipline, said Sunday that denying anyone the right to work was unfortunate.Thilakan has been dismissed from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes - for alleging that a section of actors was conspiring against him. On account of the ban, it ... read more

Thiruvananthapuram | 2 months ago
Thilakan gears up for politics
Thiruvananthapuram, June 28 - Thespian Thilakan Monday said he would contest against Kerala legislator K.B. Ganesh Kumar in the assembly elections, after the car of his film director was allegedly stoned by miscreants belonging to Kumar's party.Thilakan told IANS that even though his field was not politics, he will contest against Kumar, if any party approaches him. 'He - has been scheming against ... read more

Kochi | 2 months ago
Malayalam film artistes to raise funds through stage shows
Kochi, June 27 - The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes - Sunday decided to conduct stage shows to raise funds for providing monthly assistance to their aged members.This was decided at the annual general body meeting of AMMA attended by leading artistes like superstars Mammootty, Mohanlal, besides Jayaram, Nedumudi Venu and thespian actor Madhu. Speaking to IANS, comedy actor Jagdish said th ... read more

Thiruvananthapuram | 3 months ago
Malayali actor Thilakan dropped from TV serial
Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 - Veteran actor Thilakan, who was ousted from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes - on grounds of indiscipline and virtually kept out of Malayalam films, has now been dropped from a TV serial.Speaking to mediapersons Tuesday, the 74-year-old actor said that Monday evening the producer of TV serial 'Maatuoruval' called up to say that he should be ready by 9 a.m. t ... read more

Thiruvananthapuram | 3 months ago
Thilakan to don grease paint in 'Achen'
Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 - Thespian Thilakan, who was ousted from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes - on the grounds of indiscipline, is all set to don the grease paint after a few months.Speaking to IANS after appearing before the labour commissioner here Monday, Thilakan said director Ali Akbar has signed him in the lead role for his next film 'Achen'. 'Akbar told me that he has take ... read more

3 months ago
Blast at Malayalam film shoot sparks fresh row
Idukki -, May 10 - An explosion occurred early Monday at a film shoot near here damaging two vehicles, police said, triggering a war of words within the faction-ridden Malayalam film industry.The blast took place at a hotel at Kuttikanam. The damaged vehicles belonged to the crew of the film 'Atmakatha', which stars popular actor Sreenivasan and Bengali actress Sharbani Mukherjee. Police recovered ... read more

Kochi | 3 months ago
Malayalam film artists to take 25 percent pay cut
Kochi, May 8 - As the first step for cutting the soaring costs of production in Malayalam film industry, film artists have agreed in principle to reduce their remuneration by 25 percent.The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes - took the decision after its meeting with the Kerala Film Producers Association - here Saturday. Speaking to IANS, Suresh Kumar of the KFPA said the pay cut would be im ... read more

Kochi | 3 months ago
Malayalam film industry lifts ban on new releases
Kochi, May 4 - The producers and exhibitors of the Malayalam film industry Tuesday decided to lift the ban on the release of new films in view of the possible losses it could incur.'I am extremely happy to hear this because any delay in releasing new films would be a big blow to the industry. We all wish that there is peace in the industry and it prospers,' said veteran director Sathyan Anthikadu. ... read more