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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Loved Lokesh Cinematic Universe? Check out how Mollywood is building its own epic world - 'WCU'
While 's Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) has gripped audiences with its action-thriller storytelling, Malayalam cinema has quietly been nurturing its own shared universe — one that trades machine guns for quirky humor and genre experiments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Known as the Weekend Cinematic Universe (WCU), this budding franchise from Weekend Blockbusters is steadily stitching together interconnected stories, and its next chapter could be the boldest yet. From tailor-turned-superhero to sharp-witted detective The WCU's journey began with the 2021 film 'Minnal Murali'. The Tovino Thomas starrer was a runaway hit. The movie had the plot of an ordinary tailor, Jaison who turns into Kerala's first homegrown superhero after a freak lightning strike. Minnal Murali | Song - Thee Minnal Following 'Minnal Murali's success, it set the stage for 'Detective Ujjwalan'. The mystery drama film had Dhyan Sreenivasan as a small town youngster whose razor-sharp mind is pitted against a serial killer or in comic book terms - a shadowy nemesis. With its cat-and-mouse suspense and comedic undertones, it expanded the WCU into fresh genre territory. Detective Ujjwalan - Official Teaser Zombies on the horizon with ' Jambi ' Next up, the WCU is venturing into uncharted territory which is a zombie apocalypse. Titled 'Jambi', the upcoming film is penned by Nandu Manoj, Harikrishnan, and George Kora. T plot details of 'Jambi' remain tightly guarded. The film promises to merge Malayalam cinema's grounded storytelling style with the high-octane chaos of a zombie outbreak. If early whispers are true, Jambi could introduce crossover opportunities with earlier WCU characters, creating a truly multi-genre, interconnected Malayalam film world. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A short glimpse of 'Jambi' was shown during the end credits of 'Detective Ujjwalan', and it looks quite impressive. Why LCU fans might want to keep an eye on WCU Though the LCU thrives on gritty, adrenaline-fueled action, the WCU's charm lies in its tonal diversity which is superhero adventures, detective thrillers, and now zombies, all tied together through subtle narrative links. WCU is surely for those fans who love the thrill of spotting Easter eggs, guessing character connections, and anticipating crossover events.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Son locks house and leaves when father's body was brought home
1 2 Thrissur: In a disturbing incident, the son locked the house and went away when his father's body was brought from an old age home to his house at Arimboor on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday. The deceased, Plakkan Thomas (80) and his wife Rosly (77), were shifted to separate old age homes in Nov last year following alleged torture by their son Jaison and daughter-in law Rincy. They had given a complaint to the Anthikkad police. Thomas was shifted to San Jose Care Home, Manaloor, and Rosly to Kripa Sadan at Karamukku by social justice department officials after residents alerted them. "Someone had sent us a clandestinely recorded video of the abuse of the couple earlier. We went to the house along with the panchayat officials. The couple told us that they could not stay at the house anymore because of the torture. We shifted them to the poor homes, after informing the police,'' said Mala Ramanan of the social justice department. A case was also registered by the maintenance tribunal for senior citizens, presided over by the RDO. Following the tribunal's intervention, Jaison and Rincy agreed in May to deposit Rs 1 lakh each in the name of the father and the mother. The tribunal granted three months' time to deposit the money as per the son's request. In the meantime, he was asked to pay Rs 1,000 monthly to his parents. The son had paid this months' payment accordingly, Ramanan said. Thomas died on Wednesday morning and when his body was brought home, the son and the daughter-in-law reportedly locked the front door and went out through the backdoor, according to the residents. Attempts to contact the son did not succeed as his phone was found switched off. The body was kept in the courtyard for some time and later the last rites were performed at St Theresa's Church, Eravu, with the support of Thomas' wife, daughter, relatives and the residents in the area. Police officials were also deployed at the spot after residents alerted them. But the mother was against forcibly opening the door.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Otter threat lurks on Kottayam's riverbanks
The threat from large reptiles like crocodiles is well known, but as residents across Kottayam are now discovering, danger in the water isn't always measured by size. The number of otters in the Meenachil river and its tributaries has reached alarming proportions, instilling fear among those living along the banks. With an increasing number of otter bite incidents being reported, residents are now urging the government to take immediate steps to control their population. Most affected areas The situation is especially dire in regions such as Vijayapuram, Kumarakom, Aymanam, Arpookkara, Thiruvathukkal, Kottayam town, and Thazhathangadi. A recent incident in Velur near Kottayam has brought the issue into stark focus. Nisani, 53, wife of Ibrahimkutty from Kalayamkary, Panampady in Velur, died after being bitten by a large otter while washing clothes near her home. Although her death is suspected to have been caused by a heart attack following an anti-rabies injection, the incident has left riverside residents terrified. Since then, routine activities like washing clothes or utensils in the river have become fraught with fear. Beyond posing a danger to human safety, the ballooning otter population has wreaked havoc on local fish farmers. Despite installing protective nets around their ponds, farmers report significant losses as otters, often attacking in groups, breach defences and consume large quantities of fish. Once a rare sight, otters are now commonly seen navigating the waterways, particularly in stretches between Poovathumood and Vattamood bridges and around Parampuzha. Forest officials have also confirmed an increase in otter activity along the Meenachil river and nearby streams, especially during the animals' breeding season when they become more aggressive. Why population surge The otter is classified as a 'vulnerable' species on the IUCN Red List, making poaching a punishable offense. According to experts, the rise in otter populations across riverine systems can largely be attributed to the absence of natural predators. 'Until around 2000, hunting groups from Andhra Pradesh would visit Kerala's waterbodies in search of otters. But with the tightening of wildlife conservation laws, that practice came to an abrupt end,' noted A. Jaison, former head of Wildlife Biology at the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI). 'Most practical solution' Otters inhabit rivers with dense bankside vegetation, marshes, and rocky areas. While manipulation of habitats could serve as a temporary deterrent, Dr. Jaison recommends trapping as the only currently viable option for population control. 'Capturing and relocating the animals might be the most practical solution,' he said. Aby Iype, district general secretary of the Karshaka Congress, has urged the government to officially classify otters as vermin. 'The otter menace is a serious threat not just to human life, but also to the livelihoods of those involved in aquaculture,' he pointed out.
New Indian Express
23-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Migrant students reshape Kozhikode's government school classrooms
KOZHIKODE: Walk into the Byraikulam Government Lower Primary School in the heart of Kozhikode city, and you might hear more Hindi than Malayalam in its corridors. What was once a small neighbourhood school for local children has over the years transformed into a vibrant classroom filled with the voices of migrant students from across northern India. 'I've been teaching here for around 10 years. When I joined, there were around 10 students, a mix of Malayali and migrant children. Now, nearly all our students are children of migrant workers,' Geo Jaison, a teacher at the school, told TNIE. The rising number of migrant labourers in Kerala — from states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal — has brought a parallel rise in students enrolling in local government schools. 'Whether it's a restaurant, a construction site, or a barber shop, workers from the northern states are everywhere. And now, so are their children,' Jaison said. This year, for the first time in years, three Malayali students joined the school. 'They mingle well. The Malayali children pick up bits of Hindi, while the others learn Malayalam,' said Byraikulam school headmistress Deepthi K P. The teachers have adapted too, often blending Malayalam and Hindi while teaching and communicating with parents. 'At PTA meetings, we mostly speak in Hindi because many parents don't understand Malayalam,' Deepthi said. Families who send their children to local schools are typically those who have settled down with their families.
New Indian Express
15-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Masked gang waylays Kerala jeweller on Coimbatore highway, robs him of 1.25 kg of gold bars
COIMBATORE: In a daring daylight robbery, a five-member masked gang robbed 1.25 kilogram of gold bars along with cash by waylaying a Thrissur-based jeweller at Ettimadai on the national highway stretch in Coimbatore on Saturday morning. The gangsters targeted J Jaison Jacob (55) of Palakkal village in Thrissur district where he owns a jewellery shop along with a goldsmithery unit, said the KG Chavadi police in Coimbatore. Jaison and his employee S Vishnu (20) were returning to his native place in Jaison's car from the Coimbatore railway station when the incident occurred. Earlier, they had arrived in the city by train from Chennai after buying gold bars weighing 1.25 kg from a few shops in Chennai. While the duo reached near a petroleum bunk on the Palakkad-bound national highway, a lorry waylaid the car. Subsequently, the five-member gang who were hiding nearby asked Jaison to open the door. When he resisted, one of the gang members damaged the car window using an iron rod. Fearing an attack, Jaison opened the door, and subsequently the gang got into the car. "The gang also shifted Jaison, who was driving the car, to the backseat, and one of the members drove the car on the same highway. After spraying pepper spray, the gang stole the gold bars which were kept under the seat at knifepoint, and left Jaison and Vishnu on the roadside. Subsequently, the gang travelled in the same car towards the Velanthavalam route on another route," said a police officer of the KG Chavadi police station. After help from fellow motorists, Jaison filed a complaint at the KG Chavadi police station. Coimbatore SP K Karthikeyan visited the spot. "As the gang spoke in Malayalam, we suspect the suspects were from Kerala. The gang travelled for two kilometres after taking the car at 6.45am and assaulting Jaison and Vishnu. The gang also took Rs 60,000 cash that Jaison had kept in the car. We will arrest them soon by deploying a special team," the SP said. We are coordinating with the Kerala Police to nab the culprits, he added. [At the current market price of about Rs 9,320 per sovereign for 22 carat gold in Chennai, 1.25 kg or 156 sovereigns of gold costs approximately Rs 14,539,20. (1 kg = 1,000 g = 125 sovereigns.)]
