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The Quiet Brilliance Of Suresh Gopi’s Nakulan In Manichitrathazhu

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021
by Parvati Mohan

If you haven’t yet paid a lot of attention to his character, please do the next time you watch the movie (because we all know there will be a next time, and possibly several next times after)

QUIZ: How Well Do You The Malayalam Classic Manichitrathazhu, Starring Shobana And Mohanlal?

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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know The Malayalam Classic Manichitrathazhu?

Posted on December 5, 2020October 14, 2021
by Team FC

The classic turns 28 later this month. It’s a film you’ve watched dozens of times. But do you really know the film?

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Looking At Padmarajan’s Innale, And His Remarkable Oeuvre

Posted on November 29, 2020November 28, 2020
by Praveen Palakkazhi

Padmarajan’s aim seemed to have been to capture the ambiguous nature love and life take sometimes

25 Malayalam Comedies For Every Mood, Available On YouTube

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25 Malayalam Comedies For Every Mood, Available On YouTube

Posted on September 15, 2020September 19, 2020
by Team FC

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.

A Not So Happy Coronam: A Brief History Of Malayalam Cinema’s Big Onam Clashes

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A Brief History Of Malayalam Cinema’s Big Onam Box Office Clashes

Posted on August 29, 2020August 30, 2020
by Vishal Menon

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

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How The Heroine Introduction Scene Has Evolved In Malayalam Cinema

Posted on August 21, 2020August 21, 2020
by Meera Venugopal

From the 1980s and 1990s when the introduction shot told you who the heroine was, their roles are doing the talking now.

Unconventional Love Stories in Malayalam Cinema

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Unconventional Love Stories in Malayalam Cinema

Posted on June 28, 2020December 4, 2020
by Meera Venugopal

There are perfect love stories and then there are those that travel an unusual route in search of love. Meera Venugopal writes about characters who gave a whole new dimension to falling in love and happily-ever-afters.

Mohanlal As Michael And Mammootty As Vito Corleone, Or 10 Impossible Malayalam-To-Hollywood Crossovers No One Asked For

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Malayalam-To-Hollywood Crossovers No One Asked For

Posted on May 26, 2020May 29, 2020
by Vishal Menon

A school bus conversation to finalise the most ideal Hollywood film/franchise for some of the biggest stars in Malayalam. Warning: Not to be taken seriously

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Varane Avashyamund Is On Netflix: A Rewind

Posted on April 21, 2020January 18, 2021
by Baradwaj Rangan

It’s hardest to play heavy scenes in a light manner, and these actors do it marvellously. The director chooses to discard microscopic detail in favour of broad arcs and happy-making vignettes.

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Varane Avashyamund Movie Review: Anoop Sathyan Mixes Nuance With Nostalgia To Give Us A...

Posted on February 14, 2020January 18, 2021
by Vishal Menon

We get love stories of two age groups, yet it’s the older couple that appears far more modern.

Ten well-written women leads in Malayalam cinema

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10 Women Protagonists In Malayalam Cinema To Cheer For

Posted on October 14, 2019March 15, 2022
by Neelima Menon

A listicle of profound women characters that have appeared over the years on the silver screen.

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“It Will Be A Huge Flop”. 20 Fascinating Facts About The Making Of Manichit...

Posted on December 24, 2018May 15, 2020
by Neelima Menon

A disappointed Illaiyaraaja, Shobana the editor and an angry KPAC Lalitha…25 years after the release of the classic, here are facets about the film you probably didn’t know

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