Payal Kapadia’s award-winning film, ‘All We Imagine as Light,’ paints a poignant portrait of three women navigating life, love, and work in Mumbai. This article delves into the film’s themes, its stellar cast, and the director’s vision, ahead of its highly anticipated Indian release.
Following its successful theatrical run, the Malayalam action-fantasy film ‘Ajayante Randam Moshanam’ (ARM), starring Tovino Thomas, is gearing up to enchant viewers on Disney+ Hotstar starting November 8th. The movie, praised for Tovino’s multi-faceted performance and unique avatars, blends captivating storytelling with a blend of action and adventure set against the picturesque backdrop of Northern Kerala.
Nishadh Yusuf, a prominent film editor known for his work on acclaimed Malayalam films like ‘Thallumaala’ and ‘Chaaver’, was found dead in his apartment in Kerala. Police suspect the incident to be a case of suicide. Yusuf was a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2022 for his work on ‘Thallumaala’.
Malayalam and Tamil film actor Bala was arrested by the Kadavanthra police on October 14 for allegedly outraging the modesty of his ex-wife, Amrutha Suresh. The arrest followed a complaint filed by Suresh, who accused Bala of online harassment and posting videos that emotionally harmed their daughter. The actor and his manager were apprehended from Bala’s Kochi flat.
Malayalam actor Mohanraj, known as Keerikkadan Jose, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness. The actor, known for his negative roles, breathed his last at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram. Several film industry actors, including superstar Mohanlal, have paid tribute to him.
The Supreme Court of India has granted Malayalam actor Siddique interim protection from arrest in a rape case filed against him. This comes after a report by the Justice Hema Commission detailed instances of abuse and harassment faced by actresses in the Malayalam film industry.
Edavela Babu, a prominent Malayalam actor and former general secretary of AMMA, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with a sexual assault case. He was granted bail by the Ernakulam principal sessions court but will be released after completing necessary procedures. This arrest follows multiple FIRs against high-profile figures in the Malayalam film industry, stemming from allegations of sexual harassment that surfaced after the release of the Justice K Hema Committee report. The report, which highlighted systemic exploitation and control by a select group of powerful men in the industry, led to the formation of the SIT to further investigate these issues.
Malayalam actor Siddique has been issued an arrest warrant by the Kerala Police in connection with a sexual assault allegation stemming from the Malayalam cinema #MeToo movement. The warrant comes after the High Court dismissed Siddique’s bail plea in a rape case filed by a former actress. The alleged assault occurred in 2016, and the victim came forward after the Hema Committee report was released.
Kaviyoor Ponnamma, a renowned Malayalam actress known for her iconic mother roles, passed away at the age of 79 on Friday. She breathed her last at a private hospital in Kochi after battling age-related ailments for months. Ponnamma’s illustrious career spanned over six decades, leaving a lasting legacy on Malayalam cinema and theatre.
Actor and CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh and actor Edavela Babu have been granted anticipatory bail in a rape and sexual assault case. The case is part of a larger investigation into sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, prompted by the Justice K Hema Committee report. The report revealed disturbing accounts of exploitation and mistreatment of women in the industry, leading to multiple FIRs against high-profile personalities.
