Kerala

'Kantara Chapter 1': Rishab Shetty Addresses Tragedy, Honors Late Co-Star Rakesh Poojary

13:01 01/10/2025

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ releases October 2. During filming, three actors passed away, sparking rumors of a curse. Shetty clarified the deaths were tragic but unrelated to the film. He fondly remembered late co-star Rakesh Poojary and addressed social media’s negative narrative with cautious optimism.

'Param Sundari': From age gap controversy to typecast depictions, here's why Sidharth Malhotra-Janhvi Kapoor's film made headlines

15:01 02/09/2025

Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's 'Param Sundari' faces backlash over its age gap and stereotypical portrayal of Kerala culture. A scene depicting Janhvi climbing a coconut tree sparked outrage, deemed an insulting cliché. Influencers criticized the film's inaccurate Malayalam and casting choices. Directed by Tushar Jalota and released on August 29, 2025, the film has earned Rs 34.