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Box Office
₹3.5 Crore Film Hits ₹26 Crore: How a Silent Thriller Outlived the Blockbusters
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar ends its theatrical run with ₹26.18 crore net, a 648% ROI on a ₹3.5 crore budget, cementing its status as a quiet blockbuster.
1 day ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar Ending Revealed: Parvathy's Twist Explained
In Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, Parvathy Thiruvothu’s character evades narco analysis and ballistic testing by replacing a crime bullet with a forged one, using skills from her welding background. The twist hinges on a detective’s published book revealing his methods.
2 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Mollywood’s Quiet Revolution: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Ends With ₹333 Crore Legacy
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit ends its run as Mollywood’s biggest-ever film — with a 450% ROI and a global gross of ₹333.09 crore.
2 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Suriya 47: Dravid Selvam Clarifies He’s Not Blind in Scene
The film, Suriya 47, is Jithu Madhavan’s Tamil debut after Romancham and Aavesham. It stars Suriya, Naslen (with speculation about an antagonist role), Anandraj, Lal, and Nazriya Nazim, whose look was first revealed via the new single ‘Aathi Iva Yarraa’.
2 days ago1 min
OTT Originals
Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar now streaming on Netflix
Parvathy Thiruvothu stars in 'Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar', a psychological crime thriller about a police officer caught in a web of suspicion after a fatal incident at her station. The film is now streaming on Netflix.
2 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Netflix Malayalam Thriller Released Without Dubs
The film, directed by Shahad Nilambur and produced by Arjun Selva, features Mathew Thomas, Sidharth Bharathan, Vijayaraghavan, Vinay Forrt, and Tamil actor Parthiban in key roles. It’s a low-budget thriller that found its way into the mainstream without a big star or studio backing. That’s rare. And that’s why the lack of accessibility feels like a missed opportunity.
3 days ago1 min
OTT Originals
Parvathy Thiruvothu's First Cop Role in Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar on Netflix
Parvathy Thiruvothu takes on her first police role in Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, portraying Aleena Abraham with emotional depth and realism. The film, now on Netflix, marks a career milestone for the actor and offers audiences a grounded take on law enforcement.
3 days ago1 min
Box Office
Parvathy Thiruvothu’s Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar Is the Crime Drama You Didn’t Know You Needed
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar is streaming on Netflix — and it’s already being called the most intelligent Malayalam crime drama in years. The film, a taut psychological thriller starring Parvathy Thiruvothu as a grieving cop who finds herself at the centre of an accidental shooting, has drawn comparisons to the Drishyam franchise not for its twists, but for its relentless focus on intellect over...
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar OTT Release: Parvathy Thiruvothu’s New Crime Drama Hits Amazon
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, starring Parvathy Thiruvothu as a grieving cop drawn into a web of secrets, launches on Amazon Prime Video this Thursday. The film is one of several regional releases this week, but it’s the only one making waves before the first frame plays.
3 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
EYES: When Love Becomes a Crime
Sony LIV’s Malayalam original series EYES premieres October 9, 2026, exploring how love can turn dangerous through the eyes of a cop investigating stalking cases. With Kani Kusruti in the lead, the series blends psychological suspense with social commentary on obsession.
3 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Taylor Swift’s Law & Order Skit: Ice-T Confirms Her Surprise Cameo During Emmys
Swift’s surprise appearance in the skit, which aired during the Emmys, saw her play a 'rookie' investigating her own presence at the event. Ice-T called her performance electric — and confirmed her cat Olivia Benson had a cameo too.
4 days ago1 min
Box Office
Nivin Pauly And Mamitha Baiju's Film Closes At 155 Crore
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has wrapped its Kerala theatrical run at Rs 155.50 crore gross, overtaking Vaazha 2 to become the state's biggest Malayalam hit and its most profitable film.
4 days ago2 min
Box Office
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar Becomes 6th Highest-Grossing Mollywood Film of 2026
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar has crossed ₹26 crore net after 27 days, overtaking Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam and securing its place as the sixth highest-grossing Mollywood film of 2026. Still screening in over 300 theatres, the Parvathy Thiruvothu-starrer survives on word of mouth — not hype.
4 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Riley’s Last Case Is Also the Show’s Most Dangerous One Yet
The 26th season of Law & Order opens with a high-tech murder that forces the team to confront AI — and Reid Scott’s departure — at once.
4 days ago2 min
Bollywood
The Last Laugh: Nana Patekar Dies Without Ever Acting in a Malayalam Film
He said it with a laugh. Now, silence follows.
4 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Titans Delayed to October 22 After Trailer Unveiling
The Malayalam fantasy comedy Titans, starring Jayasurya and Vinayakan, has been delayed to October 22 following the unveiling of its official trailer. The film, directed by Prince Joy and written by James Sebastian, features Suresh Krishna, Indrans, Baby Jean, and Nihal Nazim. It marks the duo’s fourth collaboration after Chathikkatha Chanthu, Iyobinte Pusthakam, and the Aadu series.
4 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Titans Trailer Drops Ahead of October 22 Theatrical Release
The Malayalam film Titans, starring Jayasurya and Vinayakan, has unveiled its trailer ahead of a October 22 theatrical release. Directed by Prince Joy, the film blends fantasy, comedy, and thriller elements, with Jayasurya playing Antony Yakuza and Vinayakan as his getaway driver.
4 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Malayalam’s Half Roars Into Midnight Madness, Defies Genre Limits
Aiswarya Raj’s silent scream in Half is louder than any line in the script. The film’s raw action, desert-drenched visuals, and unapologetic genre mash-up have already won over Toronto’s most rabid genre fans — and now, the world is watching.
5 days ago2 min
OTT Originals
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Clocks 5.4 Million Views In Opening Weekend
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's sleeper hit, pulled 5.4 million views in its first three days on JioHotstar, setting a 2026 record for non-Hindi Indian films streaming.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’s Hidden References Are Taking Over the Internet
Since its October 2 debut on JioHotstar, audiences have been rewinding scenes, pausing frames, and arguing in comment threads over what exactly was hidden in plain sight.
5 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
It’s A Medical Miracle OTT: When and Where to Watch Sangeeth Prathap-Sharaf U Dheen’s Film
The film’s real potential remains untapped or, say... unheard.
5 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Kaalapani to Rerelease in 4K This October
Kaalapani, the 1996 Malayalam classic starring Mohanlal as a man wrongfully imprisoned in the Andamans, is set for a 4K rerelease. Restoration by Matinee Now and Prasad Corporation follows earlier work on Thenmavin Kombathu. The film won four National Awards and is famed for Ilaiyaraaja’s music.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Khalifa’s OTT Blitz: A Flop Gets Six Platforms, One Question
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s latest film, Khalifa, is set to stream on six OTT platforms starting October 9, including Amazon Prime Video, Aha, ManoramaMAX, Lionsgate Play, STARZPLAY (overseas), and Simply South (overseas).
6 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar On OTT: Parvathy Thiruvothu's Cop Thriller Streams On Netflix From October 9
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar hits Netflix on October 9 — the Malayalam thriller that turns cops into suspects is finally going OTT. After a strong theatrical run, the film will stream in Malayalam and dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
6 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
The Only Film Standing: Thella Kaagitham Outlasts a Weekend of Failures
While other October 2 releases collapsed, Thella Kaagitham held its ground. Now, the weekday test looms.
5 Oct 20261 min
World
Law & Order: Organized Crime Ends After Five Seasons On Peacock
Law & Order: Organized Crime, the Christopher Meloni-led spin-off that broke from the franchise's usual one-episode format, has ended after five seasons and a move to Peacock, according to Collider.
4 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
How One White Shirt Changed Indian Thrillers Forever
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu didn’t just launch a franchise—it rewired Malayalam cinema’s DNA. The film, released on October 4, 1988, wasn’t a box office event at the time. It was a quiet seismic shift.
4 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit on JioHotstar: Nivin Pauly’s Record-Breaking Rom-Com Is Live
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is streaming on JioHotstar — and it’s already the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever.
4 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Singitham Srinivasa Rao Dies at 95: The Last Frame of a Legend
Srinivasa Rao’s final film, Singkitham, released months before his passing, was a quiet act of defiance against retirement. Now, it stands as a monument to a life lived on his own terms.
4 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar Crosses 24 Crore Mark, Becomes 2026’s Top Female-Led Mollywood Film
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar earns 43 lakh net on its fourth Friday, pushing its India total to 24.73 crore. It surpasses Thudakkam’s lifetime earnings and is now on track to beat I’m Game.
3 Oct 20261 min