DeathFrom being slapstick silly and lighthearted to sarcastic, shameless and quirky, there was no type of humour he couldn't pull off.Malayalam actor and politician Innocent passed away at the age of 75 at 10.30 pm on Sunday, March 26, due to Covid-19 related respiratory issues leading to organ failure and cardiac arrest. He might have had top-billing in only a handful of films but his sense of comic timing and razor sharp wit delivered in rib-tickling Thrissurian slang made him a scene-stealer in every film he was part of. He also wore many hats, first as an entrepreneur and later as a politician who fought an electoral battle and was elected as Member of Parliament representing Chalakudy constituency. He also served as the President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists for many years. Innocent, also a cancer survivor, revelled in narrating funny anecdotes and wrote light-hearted books about his illness. He...
- 3/26/2023
- by Haritha
- The News Minute
TributeAfter years of being labelled a comic actor, Kalpana began to explore performance-oriented roles later in her career, winning a National Award along the way. CrisKalpana in an interview with Kaumudy TVIt shocked her scattered fans across the world when actor Kalpana, always agile and laughing, passed away suddenly on a January morning in 2016. She was 50 and in her prime as an actor, just beginning to prove to viewers that there was a lot more she could handle than comedy. Kalpana had by chance slipped into comedy a few years into her career and then played scores of funny characters, assuring laughter and good times for those who sought entertainment in Malayalam cinema. Much later, she played serious characters in well-made movies, showing a new side of hers that had been little explored. An award came belatedly in 2013 – a National Award, no less – but she didn’t live much longer after that.
- 1/24/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Flix FlashbackOne can argue about the politics and significance in discussing a 1986 film but, even today, the narrative in Malayalam cinema has only altered at a superficial level.Neelima MenonIn this revisit, we look at a film that wouldn’t easily be pegged as a Priyadarshan film. Way out in the woods, away from his comedy capers, Priyadarshan seems to have spun this bizarre drama full of patriarchal cobwebs. From the characters and songs to the gaping plot holes, here’s trying to make sense of Raakuyilin Ragasadasil. For Priyadarshan, perhaps it was a deliberate bid to step out of a comfort zone, a divergence from the marathon comic entertainers that came in the mid-80s. Or maybe the fundamental glitches were always there in his slapstick comedies, and we were just too busy laughing our heads off to dig deeper into the problematic subtext in those narratives. The 1986 Mammootty-Suhasini film Raakuyilin Ragasadasil,...
- 3/14/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodSome of these artistes – especially the women – had to fight many odds to be in showbiz in the 1950s and 60s, when society was not too kind to actors.Tnm StaffAn actor since the 1950s, a radio artiste of decades ago, a singer of the 70s, a woman comedian of black and white movies — 14 such artistes from the Malayalam film industry were honoured at the Kerala State Film Awards in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Tr Omana, Cs Radha Devi, Neyyatinkara Komalam, Gk Pillai, Vipin Mohan, Tn Krishnankutty Nair, Latha Raju, Sivan, Sreelatha Namboodiri, B Thyagarajan, Raghunath, Stanley Jose and Jagathy Sreekumar were the 14 artistes honoured. Some of these artistes – especially women – had to fight many odds to be in showbiz in the 1950s and 60s, when society was not too kind to actors. While new actors win their state awards – Nimisha Sajayan for best female actor, Jayasurya and Soubin for best...
- 7/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodSome of these character actors have played the hero or heroine in some films but more often than not, they are cast as friend or sibling to the main lead. CrisFor a funny conversation at the dining table, a tit for tat in the kitchen, a word of advice and confessions, film scripts place next to the central characters, a sibling or else a friend. Most of these friend and sibling characters are crucial when there is a story to be built or a point to be made, but slowly fade into the background and don't take the attention away from the heroes and heroines they are so attached to. Malayalam cinema has always had a habit of entrusting a few regular faces with these roles. In the early days, it would have been the likes of Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha, but we are swishing past the '60s and...
- 7/8/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ControversyActor Rima Kallingal responds to the statement made by Amma that the four actors who resigned from the film body over Dileep’s reinstatement can join again if they apologise.CrisThe four women who resigned from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (Amma) may join back if they apologise, actors Siddique and Kpac Lalitha said at a press conference earlier on Monday. They were talking about actors Geetu Mohandas, Rima Kallingal, Remya Nambeesan and the survivor of a sexual assault, who resigned when Amma took back actor Dileep, who has been accused of masterminding the sexual assault. Tnm speaks to Rima Kallingal, who responds to a few statements made at the Amma press conference, coming after the Wcc press meet held in Kochi on Saturday. Q. How do you respond to Kpac Lalitha’s statement that the four of you who resigned could join back Amma after giving an apology?...
- 10/15/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood The star reportedly landed on his arms while performing a stunt sequence. Digital NativeNivin Pauly is playing the title role in Kayamkulam Kochunni and the shooting of this film is progressing at a breakneck speed. According to reports from the sets, Nivin Pauly, while shooting for a stunt sequence, fractured his arm and will be out of action for a fortnight. Sources report director Rosshan Andrews as saying that Nivin who had to jump down from a height to hit an attacker, fell on his arm, resulting in a minor fracture. Though the star had the option to opt for a dupe, he decided to do it himself, add sources. The Kayamkulam Kochunni team had just about 15 days of shooting left and was getting ready to fly down to Sri Lanka for a short schedule. With the hero being advised rest for the next 15 days, the dates have been rescheduled for the shooting to continue. Nivin was supposed the join the sets of Dhyan Sreenivasan’s Love Action Drama soon after wrapping up Kayamkulam Kochunni. However, this has been postponed to mid-May now. Kayamkulam Kochunni, directed by Rosshan Andrews, stars Mohanlal in a pivotal role as well. The film is based on the life of a highwayman who lived in the 19th century in the Central Travancore region. This Robinhood style thief stole from the rich to feed the poor. Kochunni died in jail in 1859. A devout Muslim, who prayed five times a day, he developed a dislike for the rich (money leaders and landlords) as he had grown up in abject poverty.The others in the star cast also include Priya Anand, Priyanka Thimmesh, Sunny Wayne and Babu Antony. The film is being bankrolled by Gokulam Gopalan under his banner Sri Gokulam Films. Gopi Sunder is composing the tunes for this flick with Binod Pradhan cranking the camera and A Sreekar Prasad editing. A film on this Robin Hood styled thief was made in 1966 by Pa Thomas and had Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi, Manavalan Joseph and K. J. Yesudas in the star cast. Besides Kayamkulam Kochunni, Nivin Pauly also has the Geethu Mohandas directorial Moothon in his kitty. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/19/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
MollywoodMohanlal will play the role of Ithikkara Pakki, a short cameo but a powerful one.Digital NativeMohanlal has joined the sets of the upcoming movie Kayamkulam Kochunni. He began shooting for his portions on Wednesday, February 14, confirm sources close to the film. The film’s other lead star Nivin Pauly had also posted pictures from the sets much to the excitement of film buffs. In the movie, Mohanlal plays the role of the great robber Ithikkara Pakki, while Nivin Pauly will be seen essaying the title role of Kayamkulam Kochunni, the legendary Robin Hood type hero who stole from the rich to feed the poor. Reports say that Mohanlal’s role will be a short cameo but a powerful one. The film is being directed by Rosshan Andrrews and produced by Gokulam Gopalan under his banner Sree Gokulam Films. Gopi Sunder is the music composer for this film with Binod Pradhan cranking the camera and A Sreekar Prasad editing it. The shooting for Kayamkulam Kochunni began in Udupi last September and the team is currently stationed in Mangaluru where the shooting is in progress. It may be mentioned here that a movie on Ithikkara Pakki with the same title was released in the year 1980. Directed by J Sasikumar, the film starred Prem Nazir and Jayan in the lead roles. And much earlier, in 1966, director Pa Thomas made a film on Kayamkulam Kochunni under the same title. The film had Sathyan playing the titular role with Adoor Bhasi, Manavalan Joseph and Kj Yesudas in the star cast. With two films already made on the legendary characters, film buffs wonder what Rosshan Andrrews has in store this time around. Sources in the know, however, say that the director will certainly add a new perspective to the plot that will have the audiences glued to their seats. Well, with Superstar Mohanlal in the star cast along with Nivin Pauly, it should be an interesting narrative! (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/16/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Nivin Pauly is all set to play the legendary highwayman Kochunni in his upcoming film titled Kayamkulam Kochunni. The film is about the robinhood style highwayman who robbed the rich to help the poor.
While a film on the legendary character was made in 1996 by Pa Thomas and starred Sathyan and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles, this time around it will have Nivin Pauly playing the role.
Bobby and Sanjay, the National Award-winning scriptwriter duo, are in charge of the screenplay and dialogues for Kayamkulam Kochunni.
While a film on the legendary character was made in 1996 by Pa Thomas and starred Sathyan and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles, this time around it will have Nivin Pauly playing the role.
Bobby and Sanjay, the National Award-winning scriptwriter duo, are in charge of the screenplay and dialogues for Kayamkulam Kochunni.
- 8/17/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
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