Sreenivasan in a scene in Sandesham “Polandine kurichu oraksharam parayaruth” (Don’t utter a word about Poland). If ever there were a contest for the most popular and oft-repeated film dialogue, this line from Sandesham, written by Sreenivasan, would likely win. Delivered by the Left-affiliated elder brother, played by Sreenivasan himself, during a heated political debate…
Roopa Viroopa is a reimagined version of the French tale Beauty and the Beast. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement An Indian version of Beauty and the Beast will be presented in Bengaluru this Sunday. Titled Roopa Viroopa, it is a presentation by GoBrahma Productions and Shivapriya School of Dance, and explores the power of a…
Sreenivasan was an unmatched talent who had enriched Malayalam cinema for decades. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tributes poured in for Malayalam actor-scenarist-filmmaker Sreenivasan from all walks of life on Saturday (December 20, 2025) Expressing grief, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the demise of the actor was an “irreparable loss” to Malayalam cinema. “Sreenivasan…
To hear Tannishtha Chatterjee speak about her “girl gang”, with a youthful excitement in her voice, is to be reminded of the essence of Jhumpa Lahiri’s short story Only Goodness from her collection Unaccustomed Earth (2008). The author portrays sister-like bonds, albeit through a brother-sister relationship, but symbolic in spirit, of sisters as people who…
Sreenivasan, a celebrated figure in the Malayalam film industry, has profoundly influenced cinema and society through his sharp political satire and unforgettable characters. Renowned for his comic genius, the actor-scenarist-director has crafted iconic films. Here’s a collection of stories on the master satirist Source link
‘Murugayil Tri-Yatri’, Narthaki Nataraj’s curation for Kartik Fine Arts’ Natya Darshan 2025, saw young dancers engaging with lesser-known facets of Tamil Literature. It featured themed segments of Sangam literature and bhakti poetry (Thiruvisaippa, Nondi Chindu and Tirupugazh) and the works of Bharati. It was a laudable initiative, even if a bit over-stretched. Karuna Sagari. |…
Sreenivasan | Photo Credit: Mahesh Harilal “The five hundred movies I didn’t do is my biggest contribution to Malayalam cinema,” Sreenivasan once quipped in his trademark sarcastic style. Remaining true to that philosophy, the genial filmmaker directed only two movies, separated by almost a decade. It was not that he lacked the ability to direct…
Award-winning actor, director and scenarist Sreenivasan. File | Photo Credit: S. Gopakumar Senior Malayalam actor Sreenivasan’s death on December 20 leaves the industry without a stalwart actor, director, scriptwriter and scenarist who had developed a name in the space with over 220 films. He was 69. Sreenivasan had been suffering from ailments for the past…
Sreenivasan | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU Renowned Malayalam actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker Sreenivasan, who redefined Malayalam cinema through his unique acting and compelling stories, died in Kochi on Saturday (December 20, 2025). He was 69. He had been ailing for some time owing to cardiac and other ailments. He is survived by his wife, Vimala…
Tom Cruise (left) and poster of ‘Digger’ (right) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tom Cruise’s next film with Birdman (2015) and The Revenant (2014) director Alejandro González Iñárritu has been titled Digger. Described as a “comedy of catastrophic proportions”, the film will be released in theatres on October 2, 2026. Backed by Warner Bros, Digger…
