WCC raises pertinent questions to film fraternity over ‘newly emerged’ support for survivor

WCC raises pertinent questions to film fraternity over ‘newly emerged’ support for survivor

Kochi: Following the offers of ‘support’ from the big shots of Mollywood, including Mammootty and Mohanlal, to the survivor of the actor abduction case,  Women in Cinema Collective has raised some pertinent questions. While acknowledging the ‘newly emerged’ support to the actor, WCC flagged its disappointment over the ‘delay’ in the support. “We’d still like […]

Court nod to record confidential statement of director Balachandra Kumar against actor Dileep

Court nod to record confidential statement of director Balachandra Kumar against actor Dileep

Kochi: The Trial court on Thursday granted permission to record the confidential statement of director Balachandra Kumar who recently came out with fresh allegations against actor Dileep in the actor assault case. The Ernakulam CGM court asked the Magistrate to record the statement and it will be done soon. Balachandra Kumar, a former friend of […]

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez stopped at Mumbai airport from flying abroad

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez stopped at Mumbai airport from flying abroad

Agency sleuths then reached the Mumbai airport and disallowed her travel, asking her to remain in the country as she may be required to join the probe, they added. It is understood that she was either travelling to Dubai or Muscat and after she was stopped, she left the airport around 6 pm. The Sri […]

Lyricist Bichu Thirumala passes away

Lyricist Bichu Thirumala passes away

Thiruvananthapuram: Noted Malayalam lyricist and poet Bichu Thirumala passed away at the age of 80, following a heart attack at a private hospital here at 3.15 am. He was undergoing treatment for breathing trouble and was placed under the ventilator after his condition worsened. Bichu Thirumala was notable for his eloquent writing pedigree that brought a […]

Marakkar to release in theatres on Dec 2: Minister Saji Cherian

Marakkar to release in theatres on Dec 2: Minister Saji Cherian

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Mohanlal-starrer ‘Marakkar-Lion of the Arabian Sea’ will release in theatres on December 2, minister Saji Cherian said on Thursday. The decision was taken after a discussion with producer Antony Perumbavoor and others. The minister said that Antony Perumbavoor made a huge sacrifice to release the film in theatres. The decision to release the film […]

Famous director Crossbelt Mani passes away

Famous director Crossbelt Mani passes away

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Famous director Crossbelt Mani has passed away. He was 86 years old. He died at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram due to an old age-related ailment. He has directed more than 40 films. He has done cinematography for 10 films. His real name is Velayudhan Nair. The second film he directed gave him the name […]

State film awards: Jayasurya, Anna Ben adjudged best actors, best director Sidhartha Siva

State film awards: Jayasurya, Anna Ben adjudged best actors, best director Sidhartha Siva

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The 51st state film awards have been announced. Jayasurya and Anna Ben were adjudged the best actors for their brilliant performances in Vellam and Kappela respectively. Sidhartha Siva is the best director. Jio Baby’s The Great Indian Kitchen has been judged as the best film and John Samuel’s Adoorinte Anchu Nayaka Kadhapathrangal as the […]

Nedumudi Venu laid to rest with state honours

Nedumudi Venu laid to rest with state honours

Thiruvananthapuram: The funeral of the veteran actor Nedumudi Venu was held at Thycaud Santhi Kavadam electric crematorium here on Tuesday. He was laid to rest with all state honours. Unni, the son of the late actor performed the funeral rites. Celebrities, Politicians and several fans were present along with his family to bid adieu to […]