Interviews

In India, awards drive audience away from films: Jayaraj

'The new filmmakers are really talented and I appeal to them to take Malayalam films to new heights, and make films that match up to world films', says the director.

'Kerala doesn't appreciate actors who do non-commercial films'

Despite all the achievements in the film field, the audience in Kerala are reluctant to appreciate those who don't work in commercial films, says actor Musthafa.

Film fests give a chance to watch other Indian films: Rachana

Malayalam actor Rachana Narayanankutty is all excited to attend her first IFFI as two of her films are included in the Indian Panorama section of the 10-day festival.

Happy to be selected in Indian Panorama: 'Priyamanasam' director

Reaffirming that he chose to make his latest film 'Priyamanasam' in Sanskrit purely owing to his passion for the classical language, filmmaker Vinod said that all the campaign against the movie were baseless.

Curtains to come down on IFFI-15 tomorrow

The final day will have only 16 films while the Monday evening will witness a spectacular concluding ceremony which will be graced by the presence of musical maestro A.R. Rahman.

AUTOS

Nissan showcases Patrol SUV, Leaf electric hatchback in India

Nissan gave a hands-on experience of two of its internationally popular vehicles - Patrol and Leaf - to select customers, auto enthusiasts and various stakeholders in India at the Nissan Carnival.

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Never faced discrimination in Hollywood: Dev Patel

Being an Asian actor in Hollywood is not a walk in the park, but Indian-origin star Dev Patel, says his journey so far has been tough yet he has never been a victim of discrimination.

'Ottal' is more than an environmental film: Jayaraj

National Award-winning Malayalam director Jayaraj says literature has always been a source of inspiration for him and he wants to adapt more classics following his latest film Ottal, which is based on Russian writer Anton Chekhov's short story 'Vanka'. A multiple recipient of national and

Birds flock the field as a man ploughs it using a tractor at Amballoor in Ernakulam. Photo: Josekutty J Panackal

Pookutty 'sad' about a govt only worried of country’s image