Krishand

Director krishand's new film 'Sungsuvinte Sangarsha Ghadana: The Art of Warfare' progresses post-shoot with a talented cast. 'Aavasavyuham' won a National Film Award, and 'Purusha Pretham' received a 3.5 rating from ETimes.

In an interview with the Reporters channel, actor Jagadish affirmed that krishand and Mammootty are joining forces for a project. Jagadish mentioned that krishand has devised two or three storylines involving Mammootty, and notably, Jagadish himself will be involved in one of those storylines. Director krishand has exhibited his filmmaking prowess through acclaimed works such as 'Aavasavyuham' and 'Purusha Pretham,' each embodying an experimental and unique narrative approach. 'Aavasavyuham' captivated audiences with its mockumentary-style presentation of supernatural elements, while 'Purusha Pretham' distinguished itself as an experimental thriller, garnering praise and admiration from viewers.

“What are you talking about”?, a producer snapped at krishand R K, the director of ‘Avasa Vyooham’ which won the state award for the best film, when he pitched his idea a few years ago. Even some of his closest associates were skeptical.

Biju Menon and Joju George shared the best actor award, and Revathy was adjudged the best actress in the 52nd state film awards announced here on Friday. Dileesh Pothen won the best director award while Aavasa Vyooham, produced and directed by krishand R K, has been adjudged the best feature film.

Superstar Mohanlal is teaming up with acclaimed director Anwar Rasheed for a new entertainer, sparking interest on social media. Their previous collaboration was 'Chotta Mumbai' in 2007. Mohanlal has several upcoming projects including 'L2 Empuraan' and 'L360', and he is also open to collaborating with new faces and veterans, showcasing his commitment to diverse roles.

Over 100 people were killed and several were reported missing in Kerala's Wayanad district due to landslides triggered by heavy rains on July 30. The 16th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala suspended its events in respect, continuing with film screenings and awards without an official ceremony. Rescue efforts are ongoing amidst the devastation.

Malayalam cinema is currently thriving with experimental films, with movies like ‘Gaganachari’ and ‘Bramayugam’ being warmly embraced by audiences. As the newly released ‘Gaganachari,’ featuring Anarkali Marikar, continues to captivate viewers, let's delve into some other sci-fi treasures in Malayalam cinema that are bound to intrigue you. Check out these films.

The 69th National Film Awards recently took place in New Delhi, recognizing outstanding contributions to Indian cinema in 2021. Among the highlights was Shahi Kabir receiving the award for Best Original Screenplay for his work in the film 'Nayattu.' The film, directed by Martin Prakkat, tells the story of three police officers on the run from false accusations and brutality. Other notable achievements included 'Home' winning Best Malayalam film, 'Meppadiyan' receiving the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film, and 'Chavittu' winning Best Audiography. 'Aavasavyuham' was honored as the Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation.

'Home', a film that told the story of emotional chasm and generational divide in families, won the award for the Best Malayalam movie at the 69th national film awards, which were declared on Thursday. Actor Indrans also won a special jury mention in acting.

Directed by krishand, and written by Ajith Haridas, 'Purusha Pretham' is based on the original story by Manu Thodupuzha. The film stars Prasanth Alexander, Darshana Rajendran, Jagadish, Devaki Rajendran, Maala Parvathy, James Elia, Sanju Sivaram, Geethi Sangeetha, Shiny Sara, Jolly Chirayath, Manoj Kana, Surjith Gopinath, Pramod Veliyanad, Balaji Sharma.

PR Arun: director of Nivin Pauly starrer upcoming series ‘Pharma’; Prasanth Alexander: actor from the latest web series ‘Nagendran’s Honeymoons’ and a post-graduate in media and communications; Dr. Sangeetha Janachandran: OTT consultant and founder of a leading marketing agency; and Siddharth Anand Kumar: producer at Yoodle Films joins ETimes to share their views on the boom of web series in Malayalam.

‘Avasa Vyooham’ is an experimental film and also got a standing ovation from the audience when it was screened at the International Film festival of Kerala which was held in Thiruvananthapuram. The director reportedly said that he was planning to adapt ‘Avasa Vyooham’ as a superhero movie when he initially developed the story idea.

Santhy Balachandran aspires to play distinct characters and explore genres such as action and horror. She believes that actors should push themselves outside their comfort zone to grow and thrive on novelty.

Darshana Rajendran, a talented actress known for her outstanding performances in Malayalam cinema, is all set to make her Telugu debut. She has been selected to star in a women-centric film directed by Praveen Kandregula, who gained recognition for his debut film 'Cinema Bandi.' The project has generated significant anticipation among the audience.

Darshana won the award for best actress for her performances in the films ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey’ and ‘Purusha Pretham’.