Kochi: Malayalam actor and producer Soubin Shahir has landed in legal hot water after being arrested by Maradu police on Tuesday in connection with a multi-crore investment fraud linked to the blockbuster film ‘Manjummel Boys’. The arrest came following an intense four-hour interrogation, though Soubin was later released on station bail due to a prior Read More…
Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal has been honoured as the highest GST-paying actor in Kerala for the fiscal year 2024–25, marking a proud moment for the state’s entertainment industry. The recognition came during the GST Day celebrations held at Tagore Theatre, where State Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal presented the award, lauding the veteran actor’s outstanding Read More…
In a proud moment for Indian cinema, legendary actor Kamal Haasan and versatile star Ayushmann Khurrana have been invited to join the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), granting them the right to vote for the 2025 Oscars. Announced on June 26, the Academy’s latest list includes 534 new global invitees, among Read More…
The Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative mandating all actors and crew members to sign a “No-Drug Affidavit” before starting work on a film. Effective from June 26—coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking—this legally binding clause will be part of remuneration contracts. The affidavit includes a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Tourism’s official website — keralatourism.org — has been ranked the most visited tourism website in India and the second most popular in the world, according to global web analytics leader SimilarWeb. Beating out even the Government of India’s Incredible India portal, which came in second nationally, Kerala’s tourism website has captivated millions with Read More…
Kochi: Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir finds himself at the center of a financial controversy as police have served him a notice in connection with a ₹7 crore investment fraud linked to the hit film Manjummel Boys. Alongside producers Babu Shahir and Shawn Antony, he has been ordered to appear before the investigation team within 14 Read More…
Bengaluru – Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has taken legal action against the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) by filing a petition in the Karnataka High Court, challenging the ban on his highly anticipated film Thug Life. The ban was imposed following a heated controversy over his remarks on the origins of the Kannada language. Read More…
Bengaluru: The highly anticipated film Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, has hit a roadblock in Karnataka. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has officially banned the film’s release in the state, citing the actor’s controversial remarks about the Kannada language. During a promotional event, Kamal Haasan sparked outrage by Read More…
Thrissur: The historic Ragam Theatre—long a cultural landmark in the heart of Thrissur—has officially come under the ownership of Bharat Lejan Multi-State Housing Cooperative Society (BLM). Backed by a High Court ruling, BLM successfully installed its board and inaugurated its office at the venue, signaling a new chapter in the theatre’s legacy. The board installation Read More…
Kochi: Popular Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan is facing serious allegations after his longtime manager accused him of physical assault. The complaint, filed at the InfoPark Police Station, claims the actor attacked him at a DLF apartment in Kochi. According to the complaint, tensions flared after Unni Mukundan’s latest film Get Set Baby underperformed. The manager Read More…