London: Making literary history, acclaimed Kannada author and social activist Banu Mushtaq has won the International Booker Prize for her moving short story collection “Heart Lamp”, a bold and intimate portrayal of life within the South Asian Muslim community. The book was translated from Kannada to English by journalist and writer Deepa Bhasthi, who will Read More…
A rap concert by Kerala artist Vedan descended into chaos on Sunday evening, May 18, when a massive crowd surge at Kotta Maithanam in Palakkad left at least 15 fans injured. The event, part of the Kerala government’s fourth anniversary celebrations, saw gates shut by 6:00 PM due to overwhelming attendance. However, with the show Read More…
Veteran actress and political leader Gautami has approached the Chennai Police Commissioner, claiming that her life is in danger due to escalating threats linked to a high-value property dispute. In a formal petition, she appealed for immediate police protection, citing serious concerns for her safety. According to Gautami, a man identified as Alagappan has illegally Read More…
The re-release of Chotta Mumbai, the cult classic starring Mohanlal and directed by Anwar Rasheed, has been postponed to June. Originally scheduled to return to theatres on May 21 in a 4K Dolby Atmos version, the release has now been rescheduled, confirmed producer Maniyanpilla Raju through social media. The decision comes in light of the Read More…
Mohanlal has once again proven his box office dominance with his latest blockbuster Thudarum, which has now officially become the highest-grossing Malayalam film in Kerala, overtaking the record previously held by L2: Empuraan. As of May 10, 2025, Thudarum has grossed an impressive ₹83 crore in Kerala, surpassing Empuraan‘s local collection of ₹86.35 crore. This Read More…
Mohanlal is back at the top—and this time, he’s rewriting the record books. His latest film Thudarum has become a box office sensation in Kerala, overtaking Vijay’s Leo in just eight days. While Leo took longer to reach the same milestone, Thudarum raced ahead with unmatched momentum, stunning both fans and the film industry alike. Read More…
Mohanlal’s latest cinematic spectacle, L2: Empuraan, is rewriting box office history. The high-octane political thriller has officially dethroned the superstar’s own 2016 blockbuster Pulimurugan to become the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film in Kerala. With a stunning ₹81 crore earned from the Kerala box office alone, Empuraan now trails only the 2023 survival drama 2018, which tops Read More…
Attappady, Kerala: The excitement surrounding ‘Jailer 2’ is reaching fever pitch as Superstar Rajinikanth kicks off the film’s second shooting schedule in the scenic hill village of Sholayur Gonchiur, Attappady. A viral video from the set has set social media abuzz, giving fans a sneak peek of the action unfolding in Kerala. Following a grand Read More…
Kochi: The much-anticipated edited version of Empuraan has been delayed, reportedly due to technical reasons, and is now expected to hit theaters only after Wednesday or Thursday. The delay follows controversies and boycott calls from right-wing groups. Initially, the revised version was slated for release on Monday. However, Mohanlal had earlier expressed regret over certain Read More…
Mohanlal’s much-anticipated film ‘L2: Empuraan’, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has made a grand entry at the box office, collecting ₹5 crore on its first day in Kerala. The film has also broken pre-sales records, making it one of the most successful Malayalam openings ever. Globally, ‘L2: Empuraan’ has had a massive ₹80 crore opening, making Read More…