malayalam cinema

July 1, 2026 4:56 PM

Stuttgart Indian Film Festival 2026 announces diverse film line-up, set to begin on July 23

The 23rd edition of the Stuttgart Indian Film Festival is set to be held from July 23 to July 26, 2026, with this year's programme putting a special focus on Malayalam cinema. According to a press release, the festival will feature more than 70 films, including feature films, documentaries and short films from across India. This year's edition has been shortened to just under four days due to reduced funding from the City of Stuttgart. However, organisers said the festival will continue to pre...

December 20, 2025 10:52 AM

Malayalam cinema stalwart Sreenivasan dies at 69

Veteran Malayalam actor, screenwriter and filmmaker Sreenivasan, one of the most influential creative minds in the industry, died early Saturday. He was 69. He passed away at the Tripunithura Taluk Hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments and other health complications for a prolonged period. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, Sreenivasan left a deep imprint on Malayalam cinema, redefining popular storytelling through incisive humour, social satire and...

November 27, 2025 11:03 PM

Three eras, one lamp: A.R.M team brings its mythical world to IFFI 2025

The team behind the Malayalam fantasy adventure film A.R.M (Ajayante Randam Moshanam) presented insights into the film’s long creative journey and layered storytelling during a session at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Thursday. Director Jithin Laal, along with actors Tovino Thomas and Surabhi Lakshmi, discussed the film’s evolution, its metaphor-rich narrative, and the intensive preparation it required from the cast. Reflecting on his association with the festival, Jith...