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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicMalayalam film industry

Topic: Malayalam film industry

Acquitted after 8 yrs, Dileep calls trial for gang rape a ‘conspiracy’. How case against him fell apart

The case pertains to a woman-actor abducted by a gang of men, who then took turns to rape & record her. Dileep, after his 2017 arrest, was in jail for 3 months before being released on bail.

Verdict today in 2017 Kerala actor rape case, a look at how it changed Malayalam film industry

Case led to formation of three-member Justice Hema Committee in July 2017, which revealed rampant sexual abuse in Mollywood.

Year after release of Hema panel report, Malayalam actors’ body elects women to its top positions

Thiruvananthapuram: For the first time in its history, the actors' body of the Malayalam film industry elected women to its highest positions on...

The singer of love and loss, P. Jayachandran’s death is personal for all Keralites

Jayachandran's best-known songs are not just romantic, nor limited to Malayalam film industry. He was also the de facto choice for musicians who wanted to evoke a bygone era.

Modi condoles Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair’s death. ‘Gave voice to the silent & marginalised’

In a post on X, the PM said that Nair’s works, with their profound expression of human emotion, shaped generations.

Malayalam film community pays tribute to MT Vasudevan Nair. ‘Doing roles penned by him a privilege’

The legendary filmmaker, who died Wednesday, directed 7 films & penned scripts for around 54, earning him 4 National Awards for Best Screenplay, most by any individual in Malayalam cinema.

Thilakan called out Malayalam movie mafia before Hema committee report. He was banned for it

Thilakan knew he was one of the best actors in the business. He accused Rajiv Gandhi of giving the National Award to Amitabh Bachchan over him for political reasons.

Global media on why Hema Committee report may have set off another #MeToo wave, and Kashmir’s conundrum

Editorials & news reports also focus on how 'rich and poor countries can fight climate change together', and whether India is seen more as a staunch US ally or as independent powerhouse.

Kerala’s response to Hema Committee report shows public opinion has changed radically in 5 yrs

Five years ago, the Women in Cinema Collective was lampooned by fellow actors and the public at large for demanding basic rights. Now, people have no tolerance for male chauvinism.

Kochi police registers FIR against Malayalam actor & CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh for sexual assault

This is the 3rd accusation of sexual harassment against a high-profile personality from Malayalam Film industry within 10 days of Justice Hema Committee report being made public.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.