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Hindustan Times
4 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.
New Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
House of history
Some yards away from Neyyattinkara Junction stands a home where the past resides in all its glory. This is Abey VJ's home. Alongside his family, it houses a stunning collection of vintage artefacts from across the globe, each with its own unique story from a bygone era. Notable among his collectibles are a wide range of antique clocks, cameras, and gramophones, including some sourced from royal houses, that still play rare, unheard tunes. There are traditional measures from across the country, alongside pure-brass vessels that are hard to come by in the market. At one corner, a studio has been recreated in its original form, featuring spools used to record voices nearly 80 years ago, and even remake prints of J C Daniel's 'Vigathakumaran' — the first Malayalam feature film.
New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- New Indian Express
A Kerala house that's a mini-museum of antiques
Some yards away from Neyyattinkara Junction stands a home where the past resides in all its glory. This is Abey VJ's home. Alongside his family, it houses a stunning collection of vintage artefacts from across the globe, each with its own unique story from a bygone era. Notable among his collectables are a wide range of antique clocks, cameras, and gramophones, including some sourced from royal houses, that still play rare, unheard tunes. There are traditional measures from across the country, alongside pure-brass vessels that are hard to come by in the market. At one corner, a studio has been recreated in its original form, featuring spools used to record voices nearly 80 years ago and even remake prints of J C Daniel's 'Vigathakumaran' — the first Malayalam feature film. A tax consultant by profession, Abey's passion for preserving the past drives him to be a caregiver of history. 'There are many groups of collectors across the globe. We exchange notes, acquire items through international auctions and travel in search of new finds,' he says. 'My mother and son-in-law, who is a history researcher, assist me in conserving these artefacts.'
