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India Entertainment & Culture 12 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Veteran Cinematographer Shaji Kumar Dies in Kochi at 57

Noted cinematographer Shaji Kumar has died in Kochi at the age of 57 after suffering cardiac failure, according to reports from the city. His death marks a significant loss for the Indian film industry, particularly Malayalam cinema, where his visual style and technical craft were widely recognised. Kumar’s passing has prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues and admirers across the entertainment sector.

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India Entertainment & Culture12 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Renowned Cinematographer Shaji Kumar Dies in Kochi at 57

Noted cinematographer Shaji Kumar died in Kochi on Monday at the age of 57 after suffering cardiac failure, prompting an outpouring of grief from India’s film community. Widely respected for his visual craft and long association with Malayalam cinema, Kumar’s death marks the loss of a technician whose work helped shape the look and emotional texture of numerous films.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Sada 'Master' Remembered as the Guitarist Who Helped Open Malayalam Cinema to Ilaiyaraaja

Veteran guitarist Sada 'Master' is being remembered as a pivotal behind-the-scenes figure who helped bring Ilaiyaraaja and music director-lyricist Gangai Amaran into Malayalam cinema. Gangai Amaran has recalled that it was Sada Master who introduced the two to the industry, underscoring the quiet but decisive role session musicians played in shaping South Indian film music. The recollection has renewed attention on the informal networks that connected Tamil and Malayalam cinema during a formative era for film soundtracks.

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India Entertainment & Culture02 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Sada ‘Master,’ the Guitarist Who Helped Open Malayalam Cinema to Ilaiyaraaja

Veteran guitarist Sada ‘Master’ is being remembered as a pivotal but often under-credited figure in South Indian film music, with music director and lyricist Gangai Amaran crediting him for introducing Ilaiyaraaja and himself to Malayalam cinema. The recollection underscores how individual musicians, not just stars and studios, shaped the cross-pollination of regional film industries in the 1970s and 1980s.

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India Entertainment & Culture17 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM IST

‘Titans’ Trailer Reunites Jayasurya and Vinayakan for a Fresh Fantasy Bet After ‘Aadu 3’

The trailer for Titans has positioned the film as a lively fantasy entertainer anchored by the reunion of Jayasurya and Vinayakan, two performers whose chemistry has already drawn attention through the Aadu franchise. Directed by Prince Joy and written by James Sebastian, the film appears to blend humour, spectacle and ensemble energy in a bid to appeal to mainstream Malayalam audiences. With Baby Jean, Nihal, Sunny Wayne, Indrans and Suresh Krishna also in the cast, Titans signals a familiar but potentially effective strategy: pairing recognisable stars with a genre-forward premise designed for broad theatrical reach.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 03:24 AM IST

Malayalam Film 'Izhakalkkappuram' Reframes Gandhi Through a Critical Lens

The Malayalam film 'Izhakalkkappuram,' directed by Venu Nair and released in theatres on Gandhi Jayanti, is drawing attention for its critical engagement with Gandhian ideals rather than a reverential retelling. Featuring Dinesh Paniker, Gautami and Vanchiyoor Praveen Kumar, the film arrives at a moment when Indian cinema is increasingly revisiting national icons through more questioning, contemporary perspectives. Its release on a symbolic national holiday adds to the conversation around how Gandhi is represented in popular culture.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 08:42 AM IST

Malayalam Film 'Izhakalkkappuram' Urges a Critical Reappraisal of Gandhian Ideals

Venu Nair’s Malayalam feature 'Izhakalkkappuram,' released in theatres on Gandhi Jayanthi, is being positioned as a film that invites audiences to examine Gandhian ideals through a more critical, contemporary lens. With Dinesh Paniker, Gautami and Vanchiyoor Praveen Kumar in the cast, the film enters the public conversation at a moment when debates over Gandhi’s legacy remain politically and culturally charged.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 07:54 AM IST

Fahadh Faasil Says 'Don't Trouble The Trouble' Is a Kids’ Film for Adults, Not Just Children

Ahead of the release of his new film, Fahadh Faasil has framed 'Don't Trouble The Trouble' as a family story with a wider emotional reach, calling it a children’s film that adults can also read deeply. In an interview, the actor also reflected on shooting in real Hyderabad locations, the changing language boundaries between Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil cinema, and his 24-year career in the industry.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM IST

Australian Producer Victor Van Vugt Makes Malayalam Cinema Debut with 'Tharkkam'

Australian sound producer Victor Van Vugt, known for his work with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and other international acts, is entering Malayalam cinema with the film 'Tharkkam'. His first visit to India has also become a creative immersion in Kerala’s sonic landscape, marking a notable cross-border collaboration for the regional industry.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (11:45 AM IST)

Fahadh Faasil Says 'Don't Trouble The Trouble' Is a Kids' Film for Grown-Ups

Ahead of the release of Don't Trouble The Trouble, Fahadh Faasil has framed the film as a family entertainer with a distinctly adult sensibility, describing it as a children's film that also speaks to grown-up audiences. In a wide-ranging interview, he discussed filming on real Hyderabad locations, the practical value of working across Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil cinema, and the perspective that comes with 24 years in the industry.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (08:43 PM IST)

Kazakh Race Walker Stripped of Asian Games Gold After Footwear Breach

Kazakhstan’s Danzengquzong has been stripped of the Asian Games gold medal in the race walk after officials ruled that the athlete breached footwear regulations. The disqualification reshuffled the podium, elevating compatriot Ma Li to silver and moving Japan’s Yukiko Umeno into bronze contention in the revised standings.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (06:26 AM IST)

Fahadh Faasil Says 'Don't Trouble The Trouble' Is a Kids' Film for Grown-Ups

Actor Fahadh Faasil says his upcoming film 'Don't Trouble The Trouble' is designed as a children’s story with adult appeal, blending humour, emotion and a distinctly local sensibility. In an interview ahead of release, he also reflected on shooting in real Hyderabad locations, the growing interdependence of Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil cinema, and his 24-year run in the industry.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (12:27 AM IST)

Vithya Eyes New Milestone After Matching Usha’s Mark Three Years Ago

Three years after equalling a long-standing benchmark associated with Indian sprint hurdling great P.T. Usha, Vithya is poised to move beyond the symbolic tie and establish a fresh reference point of her own. The moment carries significance not only for her personal progression but also for the broader arc of Indian women’s athletics, where continuity with past excellence remains rare and hard-won.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (10:24 PM IST)

Rahi Sarnobat flags confusion over technical and scoring issues after Asian Games 2026 setback

Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat has described confusion around technical and scoring issues after a difficult outing linked to the Asian Games 2026 build-up, saying she has never shot so far off target in her career. She said the result was especially hard to absorb because her score also contributed to the team total, underscoring the pressure and uncertainty athletes face when equipment or scoring systems appear to fail them.

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