Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Nawas found dead at Kerala hotel: Report
According to an India Today report, he was found lying unconscious inside his hotel room at Chottanikara in Kochi's Ernakulam. The actor reportedly rushed to the hospital immediately, where the doctors declared him dead.
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Hindustan Times
7 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Urvashi slams National Award jury for giving her award in supporting category: ‘This is not pension to silently accept'
Actor Urvashi won the Best Supporting Actress award at the recently announced 71st National Film Awards. The 56-year-old won it for her performance as Leelamma in Christo Tomy's 2024 film Ullozhukku, which also stars Parvathy Thiruvothu. Talking to Manorama News, while Urvashi expressed gratitude for the award, she also questioned if she needed to be younger to win Best Actress. Urvashi plays Leelamma in Ullozhukku, which also stars Parvathy Thiruvothu. Urvashi slams National Award jury Urvashi questioned the logic behind categorising her role as 'supporting' when both she and Parvathy were contending in the Best Actress category. She questioned, 'Is there any standard scale for acting? Or is it that after a certain age, this is all you'll get?' Urvashi didn't mince words as she added that these awards should make the recipient proud instead of being handed over with no explanation. 'This is not pension money to be silently accepted. How are these decisions made? What criteria is followed?' she questioned. Urvashi's previous National Award Incidentally, Urvashi faced something similar when she won the Best Supporting Actress award for the 2006 film Achuvinte Amma, in which she played the lead. She mentioned that even back then, there were 'politics' and she has only strived to make meaningful cinema over lobbying. She also called on Union Minister Suresh Gopi to investigate the process and advocate for Malayalam cinema's rightful place. 71st National Film Awards The 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday night. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey shared the Best Actor Award, while Rani Mukerji won Best Actress. 12th Fail won Best Film. The Malayalam film industry has been vocal about good films and performances from their industry being snubbed this year, like Prithviraj Sukumaran from Aadujeevitham—The Goat Life. From Mollywood, Ullozhukku won Best Malayalam Film, 2018 won Best Production Design, and Pookkaalam won Best Editing. Vijayaraghavan won the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in the film. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan also criticised The Kerala Story receiving a National Award.
Time of India
36 minutes ago
- Time of India
Vijayaraghavan steps into power in 'Ananthan Kaadu' poster; A tribute after National Award win; Check out
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) When the poster of the ambitious Malayalam-Tamil bilingual film 'Ananthan Kaadu' dropped this week, all eyes were on veteran actor Vijayaraghavan . In the newly unveiled character poster, Vijayaraghavan is seen standing tall in a white kurta, his face stoic and stern, exuding the look of a seasoned politician. But the poster wasn't just a promotional drop — it doubled as a heartfelt congratulatory message for Vijayaraghavan's National Award win, acknowledging his powerful performance in Pookkaalam. Sharing the poster, the makers wrote, "Congratulations Shri. Vijayaraghavan on your National Award." From the 'Tiyaan' team 'Ananthan Kaadu' marks the reunion of director Jiyen Krishnakumar and screenwriter Murali Gopy, the duo that delivered 'Tiyaan'. This time, they aim even higher, with a pan-Indian vision and a narrative rooted in the socio-political landscape of Thiruvananthapuram. Tamil actor Arya leads the film alongside an ensemble that includes Indrans, Sunil (of Pushpa fame), Appani Sharath, Murali Gopy, Dev Mohan, and Achyuth Kumar. The female cast shines with Nikhila Vimal, Regina Cassandra, and Shanthy Balachandran in pivotal roles. Music for the film comes from B. Ajaneesh Loknath. About 'Ananthan Kaadu' Ananthan Kaadu - Official Malayalam Teaser The Arya starrer comes with the tagline 'To the jungles within' and it indicates that the movie will be telling the journey into the unknown. The makers had earlier shared the title teaser for the upcoming film which promised an intense drama movie with stunning performances. With Murali Gopy's strong writing, 'Ananthan Kaadu' is expected to be an intense thriller. The expectations are quite high for the movie and the release date is awaited. Meanwhile, Murali Gopi's previous outing was the Mohanlal starrer 'L2: Empuraan' which was directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. On the other hand, Vijayaraghavan received much praises from the audiences recently for his performance in the thriller drama movie 'Kishkindha Kaandam' starring Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali in the lead.
Mint
38 minutes ago
- Mint
OTT releases this week: New movies, web series to watch; Wednesday Season 2, Salakaar, Arabia Kadali, Love Hurts, more
OTT releases this week: A number of new movies and web series will be available on OTT this weekend on platforms like Z5, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, JioHotstar and Netflix. Let's have a look at the ones that are available to watch online. Plot: The beloved dark comedy web series by Tim Burton, Wednesday, is returning for Season 2. Set in the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, the show follows the Addams family as their youngest investigates a murder spree. Makers said that this season is 'the first time Wednesday returned to a school willingly. But as soon as she gets back, nothing happens that she's expecting.' Release date: 6 August 2025 The web series will be released in two parts: the first four episodes in August and the second part on September 3. Plot: Told across two timelines - 1978 and 2025 - Salakaar delves into the covert world of intelligence, nuclear threats, and unfinished missions. It revolves around the life of Adhir, a deep-cover spy who once thwarted Pakistan's nuclear ambitions, only to face the ghosts of that mission decades later as the National Security Advisor. Cast: Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, Mukesh Rishi, Surya Sharma, Ashwath Bhatt, Sidharth Bhardwaj, Purnendu Bhattacharya, Janhavi Hardas Release date: 8 August 2025 OTT Platform: Jio Hotstar Plot: Arabia Kadali, a gripping, high-stakes web series, captures the despair of confinement, the longing to return home, and the unbreakable spirit of hope. It follows the harrowing journey of fishermen from rival villages who, after inadvertently crossing international borders, are forced to rely on each other when they find themselves imprisoned on foreign soil. As tensions mount and loyalties are tested, the series promises an emotionally gripping and intense narrative. Cast: Satya Dev, Anandhi, Nassar, Raghu Babu, Dalip Tahil, Poonam Bajwa, Prabhavathi Release date: 8 August 2025 Original Language: Telugu (Available in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada) Plot: The political drama web series, Mayasabha, is set against the volatile backdrop of regional politics. It explores themes of friendship, ambition, betrayal, shifting alliances, and the ruthless quest for power. The web series also marks actress Divya Dutta's Telugu debut. Cast: Divya Dutta, Sai Kumar, Srikanth Iyengar, Nassar, Tanya Ravichandran, Ravindra Vijay, and Shatru Release date: 7 August 2025 Original Language: Telugu (Also available in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam) Plot: This jaw-dropping documentary film is the ultimate true-life crime caper. It tells the story of the world's greatest diamond heist. For the first time, the Antwerp detectives who cracked the case and the alleged criminal mastermind gathered on 17 February 2003 to give a blow-by-blow account of what really happened and reveal the secrets of 'The Heist of the Century'. Release date: 8 August 2025 Plot: Oscar-winning star of Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, stars as a seemingly mild-mannered realtor with a dark secret that he is desperate to leave behind. However, the realtor is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brother also on his trail, Marvin must confront his past and the history he never fully buried. Cast: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Sean Astin, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, Marshawn Lynch, André Eriksen OTT Platform: Jio Hotstar Release date: 7 August 2025
