Spotlight - Malayalam

'God gave them handicap, I gave my actors confidence'

Published on December 10, 2007 by IANS
Kerala filmmaker P. Vinayan's 2005 blockbuster "Albhutha Dweep" (Wonder Island) has earned not only a Guinness Book entry but also enriched the lives of many of its physically disadvantaged actors. The 350 actors in the movie, including the male lead Ajayan, are all dwarfs - ranging between 2. Read More

'Ottakkayyan'- a Malayalam film with a difference

Published on November 26, 2007 by IANS
Indugopan, a journalist turned director who directed "Ottakkayyan", a Malayalam film that hit the theatres last week, made it evident with his debut movie that he thinks differently. "This is a real time film and the story happens entirely in a single night. Read More

Kerala laps film version of Thakazhi quartet

Published on November 14, 2007 by IANS
Most of the films released after Ramadan are biting the dust at the ticket window. A relief comes in the form of Adoor Gopalakrishnan's "Naalu Pennungal". Released last week, the film has rocked box office. The top five Malayalm films are: 1. Read More

Malayalam actor felicitated, recalls impoverished past

Published on November 10, 2007 by IANS
Veteran Malayalam actor and ace comedy artiste Innocent was awarded the Satyan Award for his services to the Malayalam film industry here Friday and he recalled his three-decade journey as a Read More

Malayalam film on AIDS focuses on tech savvy couple

Published on November 07, 2007 by IANS
A Malayalam documentary film on HIV/AIDS will dwell on the story of a tech savvy couple becoming a victim of the disease. But "Kadalasupookkal" will send out a positive message. Kerala-based Gemson Trust is all set to produce the 100-minute film. Read More