Malayalam Features
Director-Actor Dream Teams We Would Like To See Turn Into Reality
Dibakar Banerjee and Shah Rukh Khan, Dileesh Pothan and Dhanush, Nagraj Manjule and Ranbir Kapoor, FC writers pick their dream director-actor pairings
Conversations: Mammotty, Mohanlal & Their Long Delayed Journey To Mass
When did two award-winning performers turn mass heroes and what was the trigger? And, who among the younger lot will take their place?
25 Malayalam Comedies For Every Mood, Available On YouTube
From polite nostalgic laughter to crazy giggling, these films provide all kinds of laughs. Slapstick or situational, dark or fantasy, there’s something for everyone.
Ten Female 'Character Artistes' Of Malayalam Cinema
From Lena and Amalda Liz to Anusree and Leona Lishoy, these actors have focussed on performance and roles rather than screentime, adding value to any project they are a part of.
The Real OG: A Ranking Of Mammootty’s Films, Based Purely On His Looks
At 69, the megastar continues to define what’s cool for multiple generations of Malayalis. Using stills from his films, we rank the looks that defined this style icon.
Malayalam Films That Have Influenced Director VK Prakash
From Randu Penkuttikal to Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil, the director chooses films across genres that have inspired him over the years.
A Brief History Of Malayalam Cinema’s Big Onam Box Office Clashes
As the age-old Onam film-viewing tradition moves to the small screen this year with the release of Kilometres and Kilometres, C U Soon, and Maniyarayile Ashokan, we go back 30 years to trace the hits, the misses and the disasters that made up big festival release season.
How The Heroine Introduction Scene Has Evolved In Malayalam Cinema
From the 1980s and 1990s when the introduction shot told you who the heroine was, their roles are doing the talking now.
Imagining The Tamil Version Of Malayalam All-Starrer Twenty:20
Back in 2008, the Joshiy film was a miracle in the way it involved every major Malayalam actor to create the industry’s biggest-ever hit. What would a similar reunion look like, especially in the Tamil film industry, wonders Meera Venugopal.
Let’s Face It: 10 Cool Mask Ideas Inspired From Malayalam Cinema
As we come to terms with face masks as a part of our new reality, here are a few totally unreliable options that may or may not help to keep the virus at bay.
The Arrival Of The Casting Director In Malayalam Cinema
The relevance of finding the right people for the part has today found its due place in Malayalam films. Casting directors speak about how the industry has opened its doors to newcomers.
Understanding The Range Of Nivin Pauly, The Actor
Nivin Pauly won the best actor award at the recent New York Indian Film Festival for his performance in Moothon. Going through his filmography, Meera Venugopal picks films that showcase how he’s always been the star who prioritises the actor within
