Malayalam Film Industry

Timelines

14 Sep 2020

Kerala: Malayalam actor, 44, dies after collapsing on set

Prabeesh Chakkalakkal, a 44-year-old actor and dubbing artiste, died after collapsing during a film shooting in Kerala's Kochi.

25 May 2020

Kerala: Film set vandalized by right-wing group, CM promises action

Several members of a right-wing group, Antharashtra Hindu Parishad (AHP) on Sunday vandalized a film set erected at Aluva in Kerala's Ernakulam district.

25 Feb 2019

Young director Nayana Sooryan found dead at apartment in Kerala

Young Malayalam filmmaker Nayana Sooryan, who had assisted several prominent directors in the industry, was found dead at her residence in Thiruvananthapuram, police said today.

11 Feb 2019

Priya was under 'house arrest' after becoming the 'wink girl'

Remember Priya Prakash Varrier, who became the Internet sensation last year?

17 Sep 2018

Noted Malayalam actor Captain Raju passes away at 68

Veteran Malayalam actor Captain Raju passed away in Kochi today morning, film industry sources said. He was 68.

05 Aug 2018

Kerala: Man dies while trying to catch Dulquer Salmaan's glimpse

Attempting to catch a glimpse of Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan cost a 45-year-old man, identified as Hari, his life.

27 Jun 2018

Rima Kallingal and others quit AMMA after Dileep's return

In protest against actor Dileep's reinstatement in Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), several core members of Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) have quit the film body.

10 Mar 2018

Priya Prakash Varrier's 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' breaks a YouTube record

There's no stopping for Priya Prakash Varrier and her song 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi'. The love anthem from 'Oru Adaar Love' has now become the fastest South Indian video to cross 50 million views on YouTube.

06 Mar 2018

Priya Prakash earning a whopping amount from her Instagram posts

Popularity and market value go hand in hand, proved Priya Prakash Varrier.

01 Mar 2018

Malayalam actress breastfeeds in a bold magazine cover shoot

Gilu Joseph, a Malayalam model, actor and writer, has dared to pull off something that hasn't been attempted in the history of cover-shoots before.

21 Feb 2018

SC quashes criminal proceedings against Priya Prakash for 'wink' song

In a huge respite to the wink sensation Priya Prakash Varrier, the Supreme Court of India has stayed all the criminal proceedings against the 'Oru Adaar Love' actress.

15 Feb 2018

'Oru Adaar Love' director refutes objections over Priya's viral song

After catching the entire nation's fancy, Priya's viral song 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' became the subject matter of a huge controversy.

12 Feb 2018

Why is this Malayalam song Internet's latest obsession?

With Valentine's Day approaching, the Internet has been crushing over an endearing clip of a Malayalam love track 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi'.

03 Oct 2017

Malayalam actress abduction/assault case: Kerala HC grants bail to Dileep

The Kerala HC has finally granted bail to popular Malayalam actor Dileep who was denied bail four times earlier.

29 Aug 2017

Sexual assault: Kerala HC denies bail for actor Dileep again

For the second time, the Kerala HC has dismissed the bail plea of famous Malayalam actor Dileep. The 'superstar' is in jail for allegedly paying a gang to abduct and assault an actress in the industry.

11 Jul 2017

Malayam 'superstar' Dileep arrested for planning abduction, rape of actress

On 11th July, Malayalam actor Dileep was arrested and sent to 14-day judicial custody for his alleged involvement in the 'conspiracy' of abduction and rape of a popular regional actress.