'Kerala Caf' to have world premiere at Abu Dhabi film festOctober 7th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - "Kerala Caf", a new experiment by Malayalam filmmakers where 10 directors have come together to make 10 different short films with a common theme, will be premiered at the Middle East International Film Festival in Abu Dhabi that begins Thursday. Addressing reporters here late Tuesday, director Renjith who conceptualised and executed the whole project, said that it is going to be a new visual experience for filmgoers.
Honorary degrees for Mohanlal, Resul Pookutty and SastrikalSeptember 22nd, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Tuesday decided to confer D.Litt to superstar Mohanlal, Oscar award winner Resul Pookutty and veteran Sanskrit scholar M.H. Sastrikal. Speaking to IANS, state Education Minister M.A.
Mammootty takes day off as Kerala celebrates EidSeptember 21st, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - As Muslims offered prayers in large numbers at mosques dotting towns and cities in Kerala Monday, superstar Mammootty too joined in the Eid festivities by praying at an Eidgah in Kochi on his rare off-day. Dressed in a white dhoti and shirt and sporting the traditional Muslim cap, the actor arrived at a prayer ground in Kochi and sat through the morning prayers.
Kerala's Ponmudi resort to open Oct 1September 20th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala Tourism Development Corp (KTDC) is all set to welcome tourists at the Ponmudi hill resort that has been developed as a premium getaway and will open Oct 1. Situated at an altitude of 1,100 metres, Ponmudi - meaning a golden peak - is located 61 km from here and is part of the Western Ghats mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea.
Mammootty to have quiet 56th birthdaySeptember 7th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Veteran Malayalam superstar Mammootty plans to celebrate his 56th birthday Monday in a quiet way and says he has made no resolutions for the occasion either. Speaking to IANS over telephone from Chennai, the actor said he prefers to have a quiet birthday.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal joins Territorial Army (Lead)July 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Malayalam actor Mohanlal Thursday donned a new cap - that of a lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army. The actor was piped by the Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor at a ceremony here.
Mohanlal to join Territorial Army ThursdayJuly 8th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will be commissioned into the Territorial Army Thursday by army chief Gen. Deepak Kapoor in the rank of Lt.
Kerala film industry happy with 'Mundakkal Sekharan' Napoleon as ministerMay 28th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala film industry is excited to have one of its own in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's cabinet. D. Napoleon, who became a household name by playing the villanous Mundakkal Sekharan in two popular Malayalam films, has been chosen to be a minister of state.