Malayalam Movies: News

27 Apr 2025

Kerala

Malayalam filmmakers Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza arrested for drug possession

In a late-night operation, Kerala's Excise Department caught three people, including famous filmmakers Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza, with hybrid ganja (cannabis).

26 Apr 2025

Box Office

Find out how a real-life image inspired 'Thudarum' 

The much-anticipated Malayalam movie Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobana, was released on Friday. The movie reunites the legendary on-screen couple after a gap of 15 years.

25 Apr 2025

Mohanlal

Watch Mohanlal's 'Chotta Mumbai' on Sun NXT before its rerelease

The much-loved Malayalam movie Chotta Mumbai, starring superstar Mohanlal, is streaming on Sun NXT.

22 Apr 2025

Celebrity

Misconduct row: Shine Tom Chacko apologizes to co-star Vincy Aloshious 

Actor Shine Tom Chacko has apologized to his colleague Vincy Aloshious after the latter accused him of inappropriate behavior during the shooting of Soothravakyam.

19 Apr 2025

Kerala

Shine Tom Chacko appears before police in drug raid case

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko (Dasara) was summoned by the Kochi City police in Kerala on Saturday (April 19).

18 Apr 2025

Celebrity

Who's Vincy Aloshious? Actor accusing co-star of drug use, misconduct

Malayalam actor Vincy Aloshious recently leveled accusations of misbehavior and drug abuse against a co-star.

18 Apr 2025

Lyca Productions

When, where to watch 'L2 Empuraan' on OTT

The global streaming premiere of Mohanlal-starrer L2 Empuraan will take place later this month on JioHotstar.

16 Apr 2025

Ajay Devgn

Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' to be made in both Malayalam, Hindi?

The third installment of the successful Drishyam franchise, Drishyam 3, will be produced in Malayalam and Hindi, reported Mid-Day.

15 Apr 2025

Aamir Khan

Why Hindi remake of Malayalam hit 'Jaya Jaya...' never happened

Aamir Khan's ambitious plan of remaking the popular Malayalam film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey in Hindi has been abandoned as the casting proved to be challenging, reported OTTPlay.

09 Apr 2025

Mohanlal

Everything we know about Mohanlal's upcoming film 'Thudarum'

Malayalam cinema's favorite superstar, Mohanlal, recently announced that his upcoming release Thudarum will hit the screens on April 25.

04 Apr 2025

Chennai

Veteran Tamil-Malayalam actor Ravikumar Menon dies at 71

Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor, Ravikumar Menon, who starred in films such as Avargal and Ullaasa Yaathra, has passed away. He was 71.

02 Apr 2025

Box Office

'L2: Empuraan' becomes highest-grossing Malayalam film, beats 'Manjummel Boys' 

The Malayalam film industry has found a new box office champion in Prithviraj Sukumaran's L2: Empuraan. The film has reportedly set a new record as the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, amassing ₹250cr worldwide.

01 Apr 2025

Box Office

'L2: Empuraan' dethrones 'Chhaava' as fastest film to cross ₹200cr

Director and lead actor Prithviraj Sukumaran's film L2: Empuraan has created a new box office record. The movie scored the highest Indian film opening of 2025, beating Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava.

31 Mar 2025

Mohanlal

Prithviraj's mother defends son amid 'Empuraan' controversy

Actor and Prithviraj Sukumaran's mother, Mallika Sukumaran, has defended her son as the controversy around L2: Empuraan rages on.

28 Mar 2025

Box Office

'L2: Empuraan' smashes records with ₹22 crore opening day collection 

The much-hyped film L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has broken box office records on its first day.

27 Mar 2025

Javed Akhtar

Mohanlal defends praying for Mammootty at temple amid criticism 

The Malayalam film industry is now tangled in a controversy after actor Mohanlal offered prayers at the Sabarimala temple for his friend and fellow actor Mammootty.

27 Mar 2025

Kerala

Mohanlal-Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'L2: Empuraan' sequel gets title, 'L3: The Beginning'

The last part of Mohanlal's Lucifer franchise and the sequel to L2: Empuraan, L3: The Beginning, was officially announced on Thursday.

26 Mar 2025

Mohanlal

'Thudarum' trailer: Iconic duo Mohanlal-Shobana reunite in gripping crime drama

The much-awaited trailer of the Malayalam film Thudarum was dropped on Wednesday, starring the iconic actors Mohanlal and Shobana.

26 Mar 2025

Box Office

'L2: Empuraan' fever: Million tickets sold, bumper advance figures

The much-awaited Malayalam movie, L2: Empuraan, helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal, will be released in theaters on Thursday.

25 Mar 2025

Mammootty

Prithviraj reveals 'Empuraan 3' plans, drops major hint 

Director and actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has confirmed a third installment in the popular Malayalam film series, Lucifer.

25 Mar 2025

Lyca Productions

'L2: Empuraan': What to expect from Mohanlal-Prithviraj's film

The upcoming Malayalam flick L2: Empuraan, helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal, has broken new records in advance bookings.

24 Mar 2025

Mohanlal

Mohanlal fever: Bengaluru college grants holiday for 'L2: Empuraan'

In a quirky move, a college in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, has declared a holiday on Thursday to celebrate the release of Malayalam film star Mohanlal's new movie.

17 Mar 2025

Fahadh Faasil

Mammootty's team calls cancer rumors fake, says he is well 

The team of Malayalam cinema's megastar, Mammootty, has officially debunked rumors about the actor's alleged cancer diagnosis.

Why 'most violent' Malayalam flick 'Marco' won't debut on TV

The Malayalam film Marco, touted as the "most violent" Indian film ever made, has been denied satellite streaming rights by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

26 Feb 2025

Manju Warrier

'L2: Empuraan': Prithviraj Sukumaran teases 'complex, coherent' narrative

Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran recently unveiled his character Zayed Masood from the upcoming Malayalam film L2: Empuraan.

25 Feb 2025

Box Office

Kerala film producers call for strike, AMMA refuses to participate

The Kerala Film Producers's Association (KFPA) has reportedly called for a one-day token strike in Kochi, demanding a slew of changes including a cut in actors' fees.

20 Feb 2025

Mohanlal

'Drishyam 3' confirmed! Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph reunite

Malayalam cinema's superstar, Mohanlal, has confirmed his collaboration with director Jeethu Joseph for the third installment of the successful Drishyam franchise.

19 Feb 2025

Mohanlal

Mohanlal to star in Anoop Menon's next directorial venture

Malayalam cinema icon, Mohanlal, has announced his next film project for 2025. The yet-to-be-titled movie is written and directed by actor-filmmaker Anoop Menon.

16 Feb 2025

South Indian Cinema

'Multiverse Manmadhan': Nivin Pauly announces India's first multiverse superhero film

Malayalam star Nivin Pauly is all set to become the country's first-ever multiverse superhero.

08 Feb 2025

Mohanlal

Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' may hit theaters in May: Report

The much-awaited Malayalam film Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy and starring Mohanlal and Shobana, has been pushed from January 30 to tentative May 1, 2025, per OTTPlay.

07 Feb 2025

Mammootty

'Bazooka': Mammootty's action thriller gets release date; poster unveiled

The upcoming Malayalam action thriller, Bazooka, has got fans excited with the release of a new poster and its release date on Friday.

07 Feb 2025

Cannes Film Festival

Malayalam film 'Vadakkan' gets India's first-ever audio trailer

The makers of Vadakkan, a Malayalam paranormal thriller film, have released India's first-ever audio trailer. The unique promotional strategy was released on social media on Thursday.

31 Jan 2025

SonyLIV

When, where to watch Unni Mukundan's gore-fest 'Marco'

The makers of Unni Mukundan's latest film, Marco, have announced that the movie will start streaming on SonyLIV from February 14.

28 Jan 2025

Celebrity

Malayalam filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan booked for harassing female actor 

Malayalam filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan is in legal trouble for allegedly harassing a prominent female actor on social media.

25 Jan 2025

SonyLIV

Malayalam sensation 'Marco' to stream on SonyLIV: Report

The Malayalam film Marco, famous for its graphic violence and intense action sequences, is the first A-rated Malayalam film to cross the ₹100 crore mark at the box office.

14 Jan 2025

Kerala High Court

Businessman Boby Chemmanur gets bail in Honey Rose's harassment case

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to businessman Boby Chemmanur, accused of sexual harassment by Malayalam actor Honey Rose.

11 Jan 2025

Entertainment

'Haven't glorified violence': Unni Mukundan defends 'Marco'

Unni Mukundan's action-packed film Marco, directed by Haneef Adeni, has beaten Varun Dhawan's Baby John at the box office.

07 Jan 2025

Malayalam

AMMA supports Honey Rose after backing controversial actors Mukesh, Baburaj

The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has extended support to actor Honey Rose after she complained of being harassed.

07 Jan 2025

Malayalam

300-liter of 'sugar-like' blood used in the making of 'Marco'

Unni Mukundan's latest release Marco has been hailed as India's most graphic production yet.

02 Jan 2025

Malayalam

'Manjummel Boys' meets 'Aavesham': Talents unite for new Malayalam project

In a major collaboration, India's KVN Productions and Thespian Films have announced an untitled Malayalam-language feature film.

01 Jan 2025

Ajay Devgn

Mohanlal discusses 'Drishyam 3': Is crossover with Ajay Devgn coming

Mohanlal recently spoke about the possibility of a crossover between the Malayalam and Hindi versions of the Drishyam franchise.

31 Dec 2024

Mohanlal

Made on ₹150cr, 'Barroz' might be Malayalam cinema's costliest flop

Mohanlal's directorial debut, Barroz, has been termed a "below-average grosser" at the box office.