Jackson influenced the Malayalam film industry: Music director

September 12th, 2009 Actress Padmapriya showcased her anger at the Tamil film industry at the promotional event for her film, Kaanakanmani. She was furious that while Malayalam filmmakers are ready to cast Tamil actors in their films, Tamil directors are not doing the same for Malayalam actors.

September 9th, 2009 Talented actor Vikram is reaping the success of his latest flick "Kanthasamy". He has expressed his desire to act in Malayalam movies while he was in Kerala to promote his film.

September 3rd, 2009 The song ‘Kangal Irundaal…’ from Tamil movie Subramanipuram has become very popular even among audiences in Kerala. Composer James Vasanthan, who composed that song, has now been signed on to work in a Malayalam film, Doubles, starring Mammootty and Nadhiya.

August 24th, 2009 Dhanush is currently busy with the shooting of 'Kutty' and 'Aadukalam'. He will be joining Subramaniam Siva for his film 'Seedan' after completing the current projects.

August 19th, 2009 CHENNAI - She will not resort to glamorous roles to survive in the industry, says southern actress Saranya Mohan who is keeping her career options open. "I will never turn to glamour to survive in the industry.

August 14th, 2009 The Kerala Film Producers' Association (KFPA) has come up with five rules to cut down the cost of making films and to ensure the discipline on the sets. The rules as decided on Monday are- A Malayalam film should not cost more than Rs.3.5 crores No Malayalam film should be shot longer than 45 days.

June 28th, 2009 KOCHI - Veteran Malayalam film director and script writer A.K. Lohithadas died here Sunday morning following cardiac arrest, leaving the Malayalam movie industry and film fans in shock.

June 27th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistani stars have expressed their shock and depression over the demise of King of Pop Michael Jackson. The stars had nothing but praise for Jacko, and said that the late singer's style, music and dance had inspired and influenced many in the music industry.

June 14th, 2009 KOCHI - Malayalam film superstar Mammootty Sunday geared up for a new role - that of a producer and distributor - with the inauguration of his production company named Play House. The ribbon cutting ceremony of new company was done here by popular film personalities Siddique and Lal.

June 8th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Malayalam actress Priyanka, who won the state film award for the best actress for director T.V. Chandran's "Vilaapangalkappuram", says she is not interested in exposing on screen.

June 7th, 2009 CHENNAI - Bollywood actress Gracy Singh will begin shooting Wednesday for a Malayalam film opposite superstar Mammooty, director Jayaraj said Sunday. "Gracy loved the subject when it was narrated to her and gave her dates immediately for 'Loud Speaker', an offbeat venture.

May 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.

May 3rd, 2009 Cinematographer-turned-director J. Siva Kumar's first Telugu venture Souryam, is reportedly being dubbed in Malayalam with the same title.

May 3rd, 2009 Renowned Mollywood director Lal Jose is about to create history in the Malayalam Film Industry by remaking a yesteryears Malayalam flick Neela Thamara as it would be the first time that any yesteryear Malayalam cinema is being remade. Yusaf Ali Kechery had directed Neela Thamara in 1979 and it’s been said that Lal Jose is in search of fresh faces to star in its remake.

May 3rd, 2009 Son of Tamil actor-director K. Bhagyaraj and Poornima, Shanthnoo is lucky enough to be launched in a Malayalam film Angel John, which also has Malayalam superstar Mohanlal starring in it.