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>Sreenivasan, renowned Malayalam actor-scenarist, passes away
Renowned Malayalam actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker Sreenivasan, who redefined Malayalam cinema through his unique acting and compelling stories. Here is a list of articles that offer a tribute to the legendary actor-filmmaker:
> Sreenivasan: the satirist who made Kerala laugh, think, and remember
> Sreenivasan, a Thalassery legend, becomes part of history
> ‘We shared a strong bond’: Filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad remembers his longtime friend and collaborator Sreenivasan
> ‘Sreenivasan gave me my best characters,’ Urvashi reminisces
> Sreenivasan, a scriptwriter like no other
> From Poland to Pavanayi: How Sreenivasan’s dialogues became Kerala’s meme currency
> Sreenivasan needed just two films to cement his legacy as a director
Year-end specials
As we wrap up 2025, The Hindu Cinema team brings together a list stories that captures the highs and lows of different film industries
> Indian cinema in 2025: Coming of rage
> The 25 Best International Films of 2025
> Top 10 Tamil films of 2025: ‘Madras Matinee,’ ‘Naangal,’ ‘Bison,’ and more
> The Best TV Shows of 2025
> A mixed bag for Hindi cinema in 2025
> The Best Original Scores of 2025
> Telugu cinema 2025: A dull year, with a few clutter breakers
Bollywood
> Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’ gets release date
> Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ earns over Rs 1000 crore at box office
> ‘Daayra’: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran wrap shooting for Meghana Gulzar’s crime-drama
> ‘Welcome to the Jungle’: Akshay Kumar announces shoot of wrap of the multi-starrer comedy
> ‘Mirzapur: The Film’ begins shooting in Rajasthan, Ali Fazal shares BTS video
Regional
> ‘Toxic’: Kiara Advani’s first-look from Yash’s magnum opus unveiled
> Forensic report clears actor Shine Tom Chacko of drug use charges
> Former Kerala MLA and filmmaker P.T. Kunju Muhammed arrested on sexual assault charges, let out on bail
Trailers
> Christopher Nolan traces Matt Damon’s relentless journey home in ‘The Odyssey’ trailer
> In ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ teaser, Cillian Murphy returns as the enigmatic Tommy Shelby
> Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser
> Sandeep Kishan gets into action mode in Jason Sanjay’s high-octane ‘Sigma’ teaser
Essential Reading
1) ‘Ban’ on films at International Film Festival of Kerala: An attack on progressive cinema
> The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denying censor exemption to as many as 19 of the 206 films charted for screening at the International Film Festival of Kerala is worrying
2) Sudeep interview: On ‘Mark’, fighting piracy and striking a successful combo with Vijay Kartikeyaa
> With ‘Mark’ releasing just six months after filming kicked off, Sudeep credits director Vijay Kartikeyaa for the fast-paced production, hinting at a thrilling film that fans won’t want to miss
3) Kirti Kulhari Interview: On ‘Four More Shots Please!’, working with women filmmakers and finding her footing
> The actor discusses her initial hesitance to do ‘Four More Shots Please!’, why she had strong opinions on ‘massy films’ and more
4) Arun Vijay interview: On ‘Retta Thala’ and why he wants to do a light-hearted film next
> The actor also speaks about performing dual roles in the film, and what he likes the most about doing action sequences
5) You learn dealing with contrarian views: Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha
> Renowned for his bold exploration of religious harmony, caste discrimination, gender equity, and regional conflicts, ‘Anubhav Sinha’ delves into the changing landscape of cinema
6) Bollywood actor-director Tannishtha Chatterjee on cancer, creativity and female solidarity
> After Busan and IFFK Kerala, ‘Full Plate’ director Chatterjee on fighting cancer armed with her Bollywood sisterhood and art
7) Oscars 2026: Three Palestine films in shortlist make history amid Gaza war
> These powerful films on Palestine use cinema as resistance to confront decades of Israeli occupation, historical injustice and an ongoing genocide
8) Kannada short film ‘First Salary’ makes people emotional with a moving story
> ‘First Salary’ portrays a youngster who grapples with unemployment and health issues
What to watch
1) Ananya Panday brings fresh energy to ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, a yawn fest
2) In ‘Sirai’, Vikram Prabhu’s cop secures a neat, engaging thriller drama
3) Sudeep’s ‘Mark’ is a thriller that just about passes the test
4) Star power salvages ‘45’, Arjun Janya’s uneven magnum opus
5) In ‘Sarvam Maya’, Nivin Pauly rediscovers his mojo and lifts a middling ghost story
6) Vince Gilligan’s ‘Pluribus’ is a smart, funny, and terrifying sci-fi thriller that unsettles in the best way
7) Even two Arun Vijays can’t save ‘Retta Thala’, a lifeless thriller
8) In ‘Anaconda’, Jack Black unwraps the perfect Christmas present
9) ‘Emily in Paris’ Season 5 is a stylish but simplistic celebration of La Dolce Vita
10) ‘Dhandora’, Sivaji’s anti-case drama, is salvaged by a sharp post-intermission shift
11) ‘Champion’ has an interesting idea that does not translate into an engaging film
12) A restrained Aadi Saikumar steers ‘Shambala’, an earnest yet unoriginal mystical thriller
13) ‘Gurram Paapi Reddy’, starring Naresh Agastya, Faris Abdullah, is a hilarious yet overcooked con comedy
14) ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ is a layered exploration of crime and entitlement
Published – December 26, 2025 07:16 pm IST
