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Padma Awards 2026: Mammootty, Alka Yagnik, R Madhavan receive honours. See pics

President Droupadi Murmu confers the Padma Bhushan to actor Mammootty during the second civil investiture ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)(PTI06_23_2026_000277B)

bollywood

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 12:49 pm IST

Kingdom actor Venkitesh VP raises alarm over water scarcity in Trivandrum

Venkitesh VP amplified the voices of people around him questioning how they can get by without water.

others

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 07:08 pm IST

Kalyani Priyadarshan reveals the ritual she never skips even while travelling

Kalyani Priyadarshan shares the one morning habit she always sticks to, no matter where she is.

travel

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 08:59 am IST

Once forced to drop out of school, this actor went on win National Award

This actor made a stirring impact in a recently released Tamil film, which earned ₹300 crore.

tamil cinema

Updated on Jun 09, 2026 06:27 pm IST

Ranjini Haridas recalls actor sending shirtless photo, asking for one in return

Rajini Haridas recalls bad experiences she faced in entertainment industry.

others

Updated on Jun 09, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Salim Kumar: Rare talent who made audience laugh and cry

Former President Pratibha Patil confers a National Award upon actor Salim Kumar in 2011.

india news

Published on Jun 08, 2026 07:42 am IST

PM Narendra Modi mourns the death of Salim Kumar, pays tribute

PM Narendra expresses sadness over the death of Malayalam cinema legend Salim Kumar.

others

Updated on Jun 08, 2026 11:59 am IST

Kerala CM Satheesan mourns ‘Prince of Laughter’ Salim Kumar's death

Veteran Malayalam actor Salim Kumar died on Saturday.

others

Updated on Jun 07, 2026 02:30 pm IST

‘Malayalam cinema does not need any saving now’: Abhinav Sunder Nayak interview

Director Abhinav Sunder Nayak on the set of Mollywood Times.

others

Updated on Jun 04, 2026 06:19 pm IST

Kerala to boost film-friendly tourism, strengthen anti-piracy: Minister

State Minister for Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs P C Vishnunath talked about the measures.

others

Updated on Jun 02, 2026 10:07 pm IST

Premalu 2 shelved? Naslen breaks silence on sequel to 2024 Malayalam hit

Naslen and Mamitha Baiju in Premalu released in 2024.

others

Published on Jun 01, 2026 06:02 am IST

Malayalam star Kalyani Priyadarshan makes Cannes red carpet debut in purple gown

Kalyani Priyadarshan made her Cannes debut in a bespoke Indian gown. (Instagram/ bollyandcomagazine)

fashion

Published on May 17, 2026 12:00 am IST

Mammootty addresses mixed reviews of Patriot for the first time

Mammootty and Mohanlal reunited in this action thriller.

others

Published on May 03, 2026 07:50 pm IST

Prithiviraj Sukumaran wishes wife Supriya on 15th wedding anniversary. See pic

Prithviraj Sukumaran with wife Supriya Menon in the new pictures.

others

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 04:59 pm IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a family saga that’s also a political drama, an introduction to Kerala’s films for an audience outside the state, and Mahesh Bhatt’s memoir of his relationship with his spiritual guru, UG Krishnamurti (Akash Shrivastav)

books

Published on Apr 25, 2026 03:32 am IST

Excerpt: Ticket to Kerala by SR Praveen

Mohanlal in Udayananu Tharam (2005) (Film still)

books

Published on Apr 24, 2026 01:16 pm IST

Court grants 3-day police custody of director Ranjith in sexual harassment case

Malayalam director Ranjith was arrested in connection with an attempted sexual assault case.

india news

Published on Apr 04, 2026 07:22 pm IST

Priyadarshan: 'Actors dominate in Bollywood, makers don't get creative liberty'

Priyadarshan talks about his filmmaking journey and Bhooth Bangla.

bollywood

Published on Mar 31, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Malayalam cinema has shoestring budgets, competitor is Spielberg: Priyadarshan

Priyadarshan has been one of the most successful comedic directors in Hindi cinema.

others

Published on Mar 14, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Biju Menon slammed for skipping film promotions, causing ₹25 lakh loss

Actor Biju Menon has been slammed for failing to attend promotional events for a Jeethu Joseph film.

others

Published on Feb 09, 2026 08:31 pm IST

Veteran Malayalam music director S P Venkatesh dies at 70 due to heart attack

S P Venkatesh, a legendary composer in Malayalam cinema, passed away at 70, sparking tributes from artists and leaders.

others

Published on Feb 03, 2026 07:36 pm IST

‘Hindi cinema has lost its roots, everything looks like plastic’: Prakash Raj

Actor-politician Prakash Raj has shared his disappointment with Hindi cinema.

bollywood

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 12:04 pm IST

Durga Krishna says she became ‘invisible’ to husband after having her baby

Durga Krishna married Arjun Ravindran in 2021, and they had their baby in 2025.

others

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 12:21 pm IST

Kannur wins 64th Kerala School Kalolsavam gold cup

news

Published on Jan 18, 2026 06:50 pm IST

Meet 1st Malayalam star with ₹100 crore film deal; not Mohanlal or Mammootty

The first Malayalam star with a ₹100 crore deal.

others

Updated on Jan 07, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Made for ₹70 cr, earned ₹2 cr: 2025's biggest box office bomb ran just 6 days

Mohanlal in a still from the ill-fated Vrusshabha.

others

Updated on Jan 02, 2026 09:03 pm IST

Kunju Muhammed arrested and released on bail in alleged molestation case

Kunju Muhammed, who is being accused of molestation, is a Malayalam filmmaker and a former MLA.

others

Updated on Dec 25, 2025 02:58 pm IST

Sreenivasan and reinventing the comic genre as serious cinema

Over time, many of Sreenivasan’s films became cult classics with a large following across generations, its scenes reappearing in reels and as memes. (PTI)

opinion

Published on Dec 22, 2025 08:44 pm IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mourns loss of Malayalam cinema icon Sreenivasan

Vadra took to her X account on Sunday, remembering Sreenivasan's long journey in cinema and his impact on people.

india news

Published on Dec 21, 2025 05:16 pm IST

God of Small Things: Sreenivasan created brilliance from the banal

Malayalam actor-director-producer Sreenivasan passed away on Saturday after a long career spanning nearly five decades.

others

Published on Dec 20, 2025 03:44 pm IST

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