Regional Cinema
Kamal Haasan Turns 72: Tributes Pour In From Mohanlal, Mammootty, Pinarayi Vijayan, Shruti Haasan
Kamal Haasan turns 72 today — and the tributes are already flooding in.
2 days ago2 min read
Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (born on September 7, 1951), popularly known as Mammootty , is a towering figure in Indian cinema, particularly in Malayalam films.
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Breaking Hype
OM: Chapter 1 lands in Telugu theatres on November 20
Sithara Entertainments has confirmed the Telugu theatrical release of Dhanush’s OM: Chapter 1 – Rudhiram: The Blood Wood for November 20, 2026.
5 days ago1 min
Bollywood
Dhanush & Mammootty's OM Drops Explosive New Single 'Veezha Veera' Ahead of November 20 Release
Dhanush and Mammootty’s upcoming multilingual film OM: Chapter 1 — Udhiram – The Blood Wood has released its second single, 'Veezha Veera', composed by Sai Abhyankkar. The track follows the viral success of 'Alaakaa Loova' and arrives amid growing excitement for the film’s November 20, 2026, release.
19 Oct 20261 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
Om Moves to November 20 After Delay to Dodge Jailer 2 & Diwali Rush
The Mammootty-Dhanush starrer Om, initially set for October 16, has been moved to November 20 to avoid competition with Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and the Diwali season. The film, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, is produced by Dhanush through Wunderbar Films and co-produced by Shraddha Agrawal and Azmat Jagmag.
3 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Mammootty's Door-Kick Moment: A Life Saved, A Legend Revisited
Unnimayi says Mammootty saved her life in 1984 by kicking down a hotel room door. No records. Just a quote. But the moment lives on.
3 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
OM Release Date Confirmed: November 20, 2026
OM’s release date is set: November 20, 2026. That’s the only thing that matters right now.
2 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Om Chapter 1 Moved to November 20, 2026
Dhanush and Mammootty’s action thriller Om: Chapter 1 is now set for a November 20, 2026 release after being pushed from its original October 16 date to avoid clashes with Jailer 2 and Suriya’s Scene.
2 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Dhanush’s Om: Chapter 1 Delayed to November 26
Om: Chapter 1 moves to November 26, 2026, after being delayed to avoid clashes with Jailer 2 and Scene. Makers haven’t confirmed. Dhanush’s next films are already in motion.
1 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Mammootty Narrates Zee5’s First Malayalam Football Doc ‘Panthadikkam’
Veteran actor Mammootty lends his voice to ‘Panthadikkam’, Zee5 Malayalam’s inaugural football documentary, exploring Kerala’s unique football culture across five episodes starting October 1.
30 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Ranjith’s ‘Law & Order’ Crashes at the Kerala Box Office
Ranjith’s comeback film Law & Order opened with just 29 lakh net in India, collected 65 lakh over the weekend and was pulled from theatres after a week, marking a rare flop for the veteran director.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Mammootty Faces Fresh MediaOne Backlash Over Age Jibe and Past Lamp Controversy
Mammootty, the Malayalam cinema legend, is under fire again after a MediaOne interview mocked his age. The clip has reignited debate over his past comments on lamp‑lighting rituals, with social media users and religious groups weighing in on both incidents.
25 Sept 20263 min
Bollywood
Kartik Aaryan Carries His National Award To Lalbaugcha Raja
Kartik Aaryan visited Lalbaugcha Raja a day after winning his first National Award for Chandu Champion, placing the trophy before the deity and calling himself blessed beyond words on social media.
24 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty Shine at 72nd National Awards
At the 72nd National Film Awards, Yami Gautam took home Best Actress for Article 370, while Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty split Best Actor. Dhanush was recognised as Best Tamil Film director, and Sanjay Mishra earned a supporting award for Bhakshak.
22 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Mammootty Receives Fourth National Best Actor Award for 'Bramayugam'
Veteran star Mammootty earned a standing ovation at the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, as he collected his fourth Best Actor trophy for the black‑and‑white horror 'Bramayugam', alongside Kartik Aaryan.
22 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan Share Best Actor Honors at 72nd National Film Awards
The 72nd National Film Awards moved to Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu handing out honors. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan split the Best Actor award, Yami Gautam took Best Actress for Article 370, and veteran Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
22 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Mammootty’s Fourth National Award Sparks Celebration as President Embraces Singer
Mammootty received his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor in Gujarat, while singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi earned her first national honor, prompting a heartfelt embrace from President Droupadi Murmu.
22 Sept 20262 min
Press Circuit
Anant Nag honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 72nd National Film Awards
The 72nd National Film Awards shifted to Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, where President Droupadi Murmu handed out the Dadasaheb Phalke honour to Anant Nag and celebrated Mammootty, Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan and others for their standout performances.
22 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Kartik Aaryan And Mammootty Share Best Actor At National Awards
The 72nd National Film Awards moved outside Delhi for the first time, to Kevadia's Statue of Unity, where Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty split Best Actor and Yami Gautam won Best Actress.
22 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Law & Order Struggles To Cross ₹47 Lakh In Two Days
Ranjith's Law & Order opened to just 29 lakh net and dropped further on day two, pushing its two-day domestic total to roughly 47 lakh despite Mammootty's cameo appearance.
21 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
An 80s AI Filter Trend Sends Cinephiles Back To Yavanika
While AI apps churn out identical 80s-style portraits across Instagram, cinephiles are turning to KG George's 1982 Malayalam thriller Yavanika, starring a young Mammootty, for the genuine texture of the era.
16 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
National Film Awards Shift From Delhi To Gujarat's Kevadia On Sept 22
The 72nd National Film Awards will be held in Kevadia, Gujarat on September 22, not Delhi. Paresh Rawal has defended the shift after criticism, while winners include Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan and Yami Gautam.
15 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Paresh Rawal Defends National Film Awards Shift To Gujarat
Paresh Rawal has defended shifting the 72nd National Film Awards from Delhi to Kevadia, Gujarat, arguing national events shouldn't be confined to the capital. The ceremony is set for September 22.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Santhivila Dinesh Accuses Cibi Malayil Of Buttering Up Mammootty
Director Santhivila Dinesh has pushed back at filmmaker Cibi Malayil's comments on Mammootty's crying scenes, arguing Mohanlal made him weep in far more films and suggesting the praise is tied to a stalled Dasharatham sequel.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vinayan Says Sathyam With Prithviraj Cost Him Mammootty Films
Director Vinayan, who made two films with Mammootty, says his 2004 film Sathyam, cast against an AMMA strike, made him unwelcome with the superstar association and its biggest names for years.
10 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vinayan Says His Contract Stance Cost Him More Mammootty Films
Filmmaker Vinayan has opened up about why he and Mammootty never collaborated again after Rakshasa Rajavu and Dada Sahib, tracing it to his own industry advocacy and its personal fallout.
10 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Mammootty's Foundation Steps In For Children Of Man Who Died Saving A Stranger
Mammootty's Care and Share International Foundation has partnered with the MGM Group to cover the education of the two children of Rajesh, a 36-year-old Thiruvananthapuram native who died saving a stranger's life in Kannur.
10 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
National Film Awards Ceremony Moves From Delhi To Gujarat's Ekta Nagar
The 72nd National Film Awards will be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, ending the ceremony's long Delhi run. Filmmaker Rahul Dholakia has publicly questioned the choice, sparking a mixed reaction online.
8 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Mammootty At 75 Still Chasing His First Solo 100 Crore Hit
Mammootty turned 75 with five National Awards and five decades in cinema but no solo film past the 100 crore mark. Mattancherry Mafia and Om now carry that hope, trade watchers say.
8 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
National Film Awards Leave Delhi For Gujarat After 72 Years
The National Film Awards ceremony leaves Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan for the first time in 72 years, moving to Kevadia, Gujarat on September 22, where President Droupadi Murmu will honour this year's winners.
7 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
National Film Awards Leave Delhi For Gujarat's Kevadia After 72 Years
The National Film Awards will be held outside Delhi for the first time in 72 years, moving to Kevadia in Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting honours on September 22 near the Statue of Unity.
7 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Mammootty Told Ramesh Pisharody Not To Run As A Film Star
Ramesh Pisharody, the Palakkad MLA and Mammootty's longtime companion, revealed the advice the actor gave him before his election bid, and described a friendship built across political lines on the star's 75th birthday.
7 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Mammootty's OM First Look Lands On His Birthday, September 7
Mammootty's first look from Dhanush-starrer 'OM' drops on September 7, his birthday, with a poster teasing 'Big M arrives' and a mysterious 'Siya Entry' line still unexplained.
6 Sept 20262 min