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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Malayalam movies based on cinema that you should see before Tovino Thomas' Nadikar
Tovino Thomas' 2024 film, Nadikar, has finally made its OTT debut. It is now streaming on Saina Play in multiple languages. The movie is based on an arrogant actor who realises his potential eventually. Meanwhile, the cinema industry is the subject of several Malayalam films that examine its many facets. Here are some interesting films that are based on movie sets. You can watch these on OTTplay Premium. Posters of Nadikar and Celluloid Malayalam movies on cinema The first Malayalam box office hit of 2025 centres on a police inquiry into the case of a missing woman whose last known location was the sets of a popular Mammootty movie in the late 1980s. The movie, which blends cinematic and investigative aspects into the narrative, features a number of cameos. There is also an AI-recreated appearance of iconic Malayalam actor Mammootty. The life of JC Daniel and his attempt to make the first Malayalam motion picture is documented in this biographical drama film. When Rosie, a lower caste actress, plays a female lead in his movie, trouble ensues from the elites of their community. Rosie is compelled to leave the town because of the public outcry. How this tragedy alters their lives forms the crux of the film. Prithviraj Sukumaran excels with his stellar performance as JC Daniel in this highly acclaimed movie. Tarzan Antony comes from a middle-class household and pursues a career as a stunt performer. For a time, Antony's father, Thankachan, worked as a driver for the film industry. Antony would eagerly listen to his father's tales about films and stardom when he came home. His journey from stuntman to hero as well as his love interest is portrayed in this family entertainer. Following an altercation with another actor and filmmaker, actor Saroj Kumar is kicked out of his film. After this, he makes several attempts to sabotage the project, but he is unsuccessful when the movie becomes a success. Notable for its satirical features and the reappearance of multiple Udayananu Tharam characters, Padmashree Bharath Doctor Saroj Kumar garnered mixed reviews.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Chamayappura' to demystify the art of make-up
The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi's national make-up workshop, Chamayappura, led by eminent make-up artist Pattanam Rasheed, began on Friday. Film director Kamal formally inaugurated the workshop and spoke about the often-overlooked, yet crucial, role of make-up in visual storytelling. 'Just as much as acting, make-up is instrumental in connecting the story and its characters to the audience. Unfortunately, many fail to recognise its importance,' Mr. Kamal remarked. Citing the film Celluloid, he highlighted how Mr. Rasheed's mastery of make-up brought actor Prithviraj closer to the real-life persona of J.C. Daniel, Kerala's first filmmaker. 'It wasn't just a transformation of the actor, but a complete recreation of an era and its people. That is Rasheed's genius,' he said. Akademi executive member Saheer Ali presided over the function. Akademi Secretary Karivellur Murali and Programme Officer V.K. Anilkumar also spoke. Mr. Rasheed marked the beginning of the first session by demonstrating a live transformation. In front of a captivated audience of participants, cameras, and art enthusiasts, he began applying makeup on actor Sunil Sukhada, gradually transforming him to an elderly man. 'In the world of make-up, I am still a student,' Mr. Rasheed said. He expressed his desire to make make-up artistry accessible to more people, beyond the domain of just a few experts. He added, 'This workshop is part of a larger dream, to professionalise the field and give everyone a chance to learn. As I teach others, I continue to learn new things myself. That is the beauty of this art form.' Mr. Rasheed also appreciated the Akademi's initiative in recognising the importance of makeup through such a national-level workshop. Mr. Kamal distributed workshop kits to the 30 selected participants, officially launching the hands-on training component. The Chamayappura workshop, being attended by artists from across the country, will be on till June 26.
