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Kerala News Archive: March 2006
Directors turn actors in Pachakuthira
Friday, March 31, 2006 | MP
Popular filmmakers of Malayalam film industry including director, Fazil are making appearance in Kamal's Pachakuthira. The story is told on the background of film creation. Fazil who had earlier also made appearances in many a films will be playing the role of a director in Pachakuthira. Other well known directors like Jayaraj, Viji Thampy and youngster Roshan Andrews are also said to enact similar roles in the film. The film is due for Vishu release.
More at:
http://www.my-kerala.com/p/m/films/pachakuthira.shtml
BPL Mobile rebranded as Hutch in Kerala circle
Friday, March 31, 2006 | MP
Cellular service provider, Hutchison Essar has announced of its rebranding of BPL Mobile Cellular as Hutch in the Kerala circle. The firm has lately obtained BPL Mobile Cellular and the rebranding move is as a part of its acquisition process. “We will keep working towards expanding and enhancing the network and service levels in the circle. The Hutch brand stands for great product and customer service, which will soon be introduced to our customers in Kerala,” said Hutch’s South India operation director, Samuel Selvakumar.
Rashtram
Thursday, March 30, 2006 | MP
Rashtram directed by Anil C. Menon is a political film which has certainly thrilled the Suresh Gopi fans. Though many a film of this genre has recently being made, Suresh Gopi's character of Malaikkal Thommy stands out and is mighty enough to win the hearts of the audience. However the film leads to an irritating lengthy climax. Laya, Madhu, Venu, Thilakan etc casts in the film. Scriptwriter Sajivan and Anil Menon has done well with the catchy dialogues and adding in the real life political scenarios. It’s worth an entertainer especially for the Suresh Gopi fans.
Kochi ODI ticket sales from today
Thursday, March 30, 2006 | MP
The sale of tickets for the ODI cricket match between India and England scheduled for April 6th at Kochi between India and England will begin today. The sale of the tickets will be inaugurated by cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji and Bollywood hero Jackie Shroff at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday. Federal Bank is the ODI's official banker which will sell the tickets. Balaji will give away the tickets to Federal Bank. Actor Jackie Sheroff will conduct the first sale of the tickets.
Vineeth to replace Prithviraj in Nilavu
Thursday, March 30, 2006 | MP
Lenin Rajendran’s new film Nilavu projected Prithviraj as the hero of the film. But it is now understood that Vineeth will be replacing him. It seems the conflict in dates had caused inconvenience for Prithvi which is why he has opted out of the film. Prithviraj had even done some scenes for the film and now the director is to re-shoot all the scenes with Vineeth again.
Kerala polls: LDF proposes on economic growth
Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | MP
Left Democratic Front (LDF) has given priority for the economic development of the State in its election manifesto which was released by LDF convener Paloli Mohammed Kutty. Quickening of economic growth was projected in the document along with schemes for promoting agriculture, traditional industries and fisheries sectors. Other promises included subsidized rates in rice and wheat for the poor, and ensuring basic amenities like house, electricity, water and toilet etc. Special investments and projects for attracting NRIs were also mentioned.
Pathaka
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 | MP
Filmmaker K Madhu known for his detective films is teaming up with Suresh Gopi in his new project which is titled, Pathaka. Navya Nair and Renuka Menon are the heroines for the film. Veteran actress Sheela, Sindhu Menon, Sai Kumar, Vijayaraghavan etc casts in the film. The film shooting will take place in Thiruvanthapuram and premises.
Thuruppu Ghulan to release on April 12
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 | AA
Thuruppu Ghulan, slated for Vishu release will be released on April 7. Thuruppu Ghulan a hilarious entertaine will be released earlier so that it can fill the gap due to the delay of Belram Vs. Taradas. Thuruppu Ghulan is planning for a heavy release with 48 prints while Balram will get released in 55 centres across Kerala .
More at:
http://www.my-kerala.com/p/m/films/thuruppugulan.shtml
Kochi Port eyeing on world class cruise terminal
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 | MP
Kerala’s Kochi port has plans for a cruise terminal of world class status to cater to the needs of passengers reaching the port on international liners. On Monday the esteemed British vessel, Queen Elizabeth-2 was called at Kochi port with 1540 passengers. Kochi port is fast emerging as India’s favorite cruise port and hence the port authority are planning to set up an international cruise terminal with modern amenities and is likely to serve tourists with information booths, a prepaid taxi counter, handicraft and gift shops etc.
Achuthanandan to contest from Malampuzha
Monday, March 27, 2006 | MP
Veteran leader and Politburo member V S Achuthanandan of CPI-M will contest from Malampuzha in Palakkad in the coming Kerala elections. Meanwhile the Left has finalised on the seat-sharing allocation in 129 of the 140 seats. CPI-M party state committee has also released the list of candidates in the 76 seats where the party is contesting in the polls and more seats are expected to be filled in later after the ongoing bilateral talks within its allies.
Rajamanickam to be remade in Tamil
Sunday, March 26, 2006 | MP
The last year’s blockbuster Malayalam film, Rajamanickam is going to Tamil soon. The film directed by a debutant was an instant success in Kerala. Actor Sharat Kumar is said to play the title role of Mammootty’s character in the Tamil version. The usage of the Tiruvananthapuram language was considered the major underline of the film. The Tamil version is also believed to take on a similar approach appropriate for the Tamil industry.
Poet Kunjunni Master dies
Sunday, March 26, 2006 | MP
Renowned Malayalam poet Kunjunni Master passed away at his residence at Valappad near Trissur on Sunday. He has written many a poems for children and is well known for his humorous writings. He had given immense contribution to the Malayalam literature with his powerful poetic verses. He was honoured with the Kerala Sahitya Akademi award for his poetic collection Aksharathettu. He was unmarried and was 79. Governor R L Bhatia and Chief Minister Oommen Chandy expressed deep sorrow at the death of the great poet.
Kilukkam sequel turning out a big summer hit
Saturday, March 25, 2006 | MP
Sandhya Mohan's Kilukkam Kilukilukkam, the sequel to Priyadarsan’s hit comedy flick, Kilukkam which made its release recently is projected as a major hit in many of the theaters in Kerala. With the summer holidays set in, the film is drawing huge family crowds especially kids who are enjoying the comedy antics in spite of its shortcomings. Though Mohanlal makes a small role, the film is being promoted as a Mohanlal film which also had come in the film's favor. Despite the fact that the film was heavily criticized by the reviewers, the film is said to have already recovered its costs in a couple of weeks after its release.
Kerala should focus on becoming health tourism hub
Saturday, March 25, 2006 | MP
State Tourism Minister K C Venugopal asserted that the state which has high potential in its health tourism sector should project itself as a health tourism hub. The minister was inaugurating 'Kerala Health Tourism 2006- International Conference and Exhibition on Health Tourism' event in Kochi."A proportion of the US population has either no health insurance cover or only partial cover. Besides, insurancecompanies do not cover cosmetic surgeries, which has become increasingly popular in the US," he said.
Avasarangal
Friday, March 24, 2006 | MP
Avasarangal will be director I V Sasi's next project after Balram Vs Taradas. The film themed on corruption and bribery will have Prithviraj as the hero. This is the first time Prithviraj and I V Sasi working together. Sree Chakra Movies will produce the film. Babu Janardanan of Achanurangatha Veedu’ fame writes the story for the film.
Cong-DIC discuss on deal for coming polls
Friday, March 24, 2006 | MP
With the nearing assembly elections, the ruling Congress party and DIC-K group has come up with an agreement to face the elections together. Reports say that Congress is said to have offered upto 17 seats along with one seat from the Muslim League. "We have reached an understanding. The details of the alliance will be worked out soon," said Veerappa Moily who held talks with DIC leader Muraleedharan.
Malayala Manorama bags UNESCO-IPDC prize
Thursday, March 23, 2006 | MP
Kerala newspaper, 'Malayala Manorma' bagged the glorious 20,000 dollar prize instituted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Programme for Development of Communication (IPDC). The daily was chosen for the award for Rural Communication in admiration of its attempts to raise awareness on the subject of water conservation in Kerala through its ‘Pala Thulli' campaign launched in May 2004. As a part of the programme, Manorama had published a series of writings, organized seminars and workshops and circulated videos and brochures on the subject.
Keerthi Chakra: Lal to undergo military training
Thursday, March 23, 2006 | MP
Mohanlal's forthcoming film Keerthi Chakra shooting will stary early in April. The film will have Mohanlal in the role of a military officer, Major Javed Hussain. As for his character preparation, the actor will also be under take a military training programme in the Indian Military Academy at Dehradun. The film will be shot in in Kargil and Kashmir. Directed by Ravi Major, the film has Gopika and Mamta Mohandas in the female lead.
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 | MP
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam is the sequel to Priyadarshan's classic film, Kilukkam. Though the film had the potential to capture the audience newcomer Sandhya Menon could not succeed in bringing out the same comedy effect through the story. Jayasurya, Kunjako Bobban,Kavya Madhavan etc casts in the film along with the old faces like Jaggathi, Innocent and even Mohanlal makes a guest appearance in the film. However the major cast are not so the typical comedy actors and hence fail to carry on the standards of Priyadarshan's Kilukkam. Music from Deepak Dev, the film has couple of catchy songs like ‘Oottipattanam’, ‘Pattonnu paadan’ etc.
Priest, nuns can enroll as advocates: Kerala HC
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 | MP
A division bench of the Kerala High Court has passed a judgment allowing the priests and nuns to practice law as a part of profession. The Bar Council of India has earlier filed a petition claiming a complete ban on the entry of clergy class into the legal profession which termed it as ‘illegal’. The Kerala High Court divison bench comprising of Chief justice and other judges dismissed the appeal saying that being a priest or nun was not a disqualification for appointment for a government or private job.
Meera Vasudevan yet again
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 | MP
Meera Vasudevan who had a notable start in Malayalam cinema with the Award winning film, Thanmatra is yet again heading for another project. Meera who played Mohanlal's wife in Thanmatra will now play wife to Kalabhavan Mani in the new film. This married actress has been playing low-key character roles so far. When asked about it she responds, “All the roles that I’m doing right now are very unglamorous. In future I might accept glamorous ones”.
Karunakaran says he would not return to Congress
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 | MP
Even with the ongoing discussions between DIC (K) and Congress party on progess, senior leader K Karunakaran who earlier broke away from Congress said that he would not return to Congress even if he is offered the post of Prime Minister. He also made it clear that the DIC(K) would contest in all the 140 assembly seats in the upcoming Kerala elections on the 'television' symbol. "There is no question of our contesting the forthcoming polls on the symbol of the Congress party”, said Karunakaran while addressing a meet of party men.
G Devarajan becomes a memory
Saturday, March 18, 2006 | AY
Malayalam music director G Devarajan died of heart attack early on Wednesday morning. He was 78 and is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. In his five-decades-long career as a music director, Devarajan, rendered music for over 350 Malayalam movies, including for popular ones like 'Nadhi', 'Oru Penninde Katha', 'Swamy Ayyappan' and 'Chemparathi'. Devarajan won the Kerala State Film award for music five times and for drama three times and was also the recipient of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Fellowship. Teaming up with lyricist and poet O N V Kurup and later with lyricist Vayalar Rama Varma, Devarajan made the songs of KPAC dramas all-time hits. The 'Vayalar-Devarajan' combine proved the most successful team till the death of Vayalar in the late 1970s. Besides Malayalam, he composed music for 20 Tamil and four Kannada movies.
Fighting within CPI(M)
Saturday, March 18, 2006 | AY
With the infighting in the Kerala unit of the CPI(M), the party's Politburo will meet in Delhi next week to devise some strategy to tide over the crisis. The meeting is learnt to be scheduled on March 21, although there is no official confirmation of the date yet. The meeting is learnt to be scheduled on March 21, although there is no official confirmation of the date yet. Although Achuthanandan is yet to go public on this issue, there is strong speculation about the possibility of a split in the party. Although the CPI(M) has not declared its candidate for the Chief Ministership, Paloli Mohammed Kutty, a Vijayan confidente, is believed to be the frontrunner in the race. Some Left leaders call it a rivalry between 'liberal communists' (reform-minded people led by Vijayan who look up to West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya for inspiration) and 'hardliners' (old ideologues led by Achuthanandan).
Mohanlal gets best actor award
Thursday, March 16, 2006 | AA
Achuvintae Amma was declared the best film while Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine were adjudged the best actor and actress respectively in the eighth Ujala-Asianet Film Awards-2006.
Lanka, Ravanan fail to pull crowds
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | MP
March has witnessed few releases so far. But nothing seems to chill the crowds yet. Suresh Gopi’s exotic thriller Lanka and Kalabhavan Mani’s masala film, Ravanan were some among them. Lanka had lot of hype ahead of its release but is struggling at the theaters. The film is being dropped from many of the theaters in a week’s time. But Ravanan alternatively had better collections during the opening weekend. Though it gradually slowed down, the film may eventually pick up which justifies for its shoe-string budget. Anyways it is clear that movies won’t survive unless it could deliver something new for the theater audience.
Thousands perform Attukal pongala
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | MP
Thousands of women throng the Attukal Devi temple to perform the 'pongala' ritual, where a kind of rice porridge is cooked and offered to the temple Goddess for blessings. The Thiruvananthapuram city streets were covered with lakhs of women devotees cooking pongala in fresh earthen pots, even traffic came to a stand still with roads filled up with smoke. According to the temple officials around 7-10 lakhs of women not only from Kerala even from neighbouring states like TamilNadu have took part in the event.
Nadi Darshan at Valapattanam to woo tourists
Monday, March 13, 2006 | MP
The District Tourism Promotion Council(DTPC) at Kannur has recently launched a scheme called ‘Nadi Darshan’ to encourage the river viewing at the Valapattanam river and attract more domestic and international tourists to the region. The DTPC in a joint venture with the Kairali Heritage Resorts at Kattampalli has started the program which allows people to sail through the river in a Kettuvallam and capture the beauty of the backwaters, canals and explore the rustic nature. The river ride takes one from Kattampalli to Parassini and then back and further west to Valapattanam, Azhikkal, Mattul and Pazhayangadi and then to Kottappuram near Neeleswaram through Sultanthodu canal.
Mamta in demand at Malayalam filmdom
Monday, March 13, 2006 | MP
The model turned actress Mamta Mohandas who made her entry into Malayalam films through Hariharan’s Mayookham was well received by the Kerala audience. She also did a notable miniscule role in Bus Conductor too. Apart from being a talented star, her sensual character role with Suresh Gopi in the recent film, Lanka gave her a glamour queen status. This good looking actress already has got few films in line for her now. She had worked with Jayaraj’s Adbudham. Her other project is Madhuchandralekein in which she plays a modern character along with Jayaram. Her other big movie is Keerti Chakra where she plays heroine to Mohanlal.
I V Shasi film, Balram Vs Taradas delayed
Sunday, March 12, 2006 | MP
The much anticipated Mammooty film, Balram Vs Taradas which was scheduled for release this week could not hit the theaters owing to technical reasons. Director I V Shashi is still with its final touch works in Chennai and hence the delay in its release. The film is likely to release later this month on probable dates of March 23rd or 30th. The rearrangement in the release dates is expected to create tough competition among the other awaiting big star films like Rasathanthram, Chintamani Kola Case etc.
CM candidate will be decided after polls:CPM
Sunday, March 12, 2006 | MP
The CPM in its ongoing Central Committee meet held in NewDelhi stated that the party would decide about its chief ministerial candidate in Kerala only after the polls and maintained that the main focus was on bringing back the Left Democratic Front (LDF) to power in Kerala. CPI (M) senior leader Basudev Achariya when asked about the chief ministerial candidate for Kerala, said that: ''For the CPI(M), an individual is not important... it is the party which will take the decision. We never project our chiefministerial candidates.''
Kerala houseboats set for Indo-China talks
Saturday, March 11, 2006 | MP
The border negotiation talks between India and China are going beyond the reaches of conference rooms of buildings. The Indian and Chinese delegation will be probably holding the seventh round of talks inside the houseboats at the backwaters of Kumarakom in Kerala. The Indian team will be headed by the National Security Advisor, M.K. Narayanan while the Chinese side will be led by Executive Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo and China's special representative. The popular Taj Garden Retreat resort at Kumarakom is hosting the delegates of the two nations who will be reaching at Kumarakom from Kochi.
Short hero, Undapakru ties a tall knot
Saturday, March 11, 2006 | MP
The short hero of Malayalam film industry, actor Ajayakumar, popularly known as Undapakru got married on Thursday in his native town of Kottayam. Pakru who is 2ft 10' got married to Gayatri Mohan who is 5 feet tall at a private ceremony at Kumaranellor Devi temple. Pakru who made his entry as a mimicry artist later made it to the films and TV serials. His film, Albhutadweepu recieved special mention from the jury at this year's State film Awards.
Vargam
Friday, March 10, 2006 | MP
Vargam directed by M. Padmakumar is an action cum family entertainer. Prithviraj who teamed up with Padmakumar's first film, Ammakilikkoodu is the hero of this film also. He plays a realistic police officer.Vijaya Raghavan plays the father of Prithvi in the film. The movie tells the story of three generations- the father, his son and his grandson. Renuka Menon is the heroine for the film. Mamta, Cochin Haneefa,Saikumar, Rajan P Dev, Salim Kumar, Devan, Anand, TS Raju, Koottikkal Jayachandran,Ambika Mohan etc casts in the film. Shyam Dutt does the cinematography. Music by Thej. Lyrics from Gireesh Puthencherry & Thottappally Subhash.
Clash over SSLC question paper lapse
Friday, March 10, 2006 | MP
Following the news spreading that the SSLC question papers were found carelessly attended, heavy clashes broke out between the police and pro Left youth activists in several districts of the State. It was alleged that parcels of question papers were carelessly handled by a courier company in Kozhikode while transporting them to education offices in Kozhikode and Wayanad districts without proper security. Meanwhile the district collector and other officials claimed that there was no question paper bundles found tampered with. Last year’s Kerala SSLC exams were rescheduled after leakage of question papers.
Assembly polls put major projects on hold
Thursday, March 9, 2006 | MP
With the announcement of assembly elections, most of the development projects in Kerala has come to a halt. The major setback for the UDF government’s development came in when the Rs 1,500 crore Smart City IT mega project was asked by the election commission to defer from the signing the final deal. The Vizhinjam Terminal at Thiruvananthapuram and the Petronet LNG terminal at Kochi were also to get a kick off with the Prime Minister expected to inaugurate the laying of foundation stones for the projects. But these got dropped as PM cancelled his trip with the announcement of the Kerala elections.
Actor M S Trippunithura passes away
Thursday, March 9, 2006 | MP
Veteran Malayalam film actor and TV serial personality M S Trippunithara was found dead on a train on Wednesday morning while he was traveling from Chennai to Kochi. He is expected to have died following a heart attack while in sleep. He was 60 and survived by wife and 3 daughters. A renowned drama artist and Sanskrit scholar, Tripunithura had acted in over 200 Malayalam films including character and comedian roles. His first Malayalam film was ‘Kadalamma’. He was also a popular TV actor and acted in many serials. Many from the film industry paid homage to the departed actor.
Mahasamudram to be shot in Andamans
Wednesday, March 8, 2006 | MP
Mohanlal's Mahasamudram which was scheduled for a Vishu release is already running short of schedule. However the first stage of shooting of the film is completed and is now heading for its second schedule which will be held in Thiruvanathapuram and Andaman Islands. Meanwhile the film is looking forward for some prospective buyers. There are also indications that the movie is being projected for an Onam release to make it more lucrative to the distributor.
Kerala rabbits in demand in the Gulf
Wednesday, March 8, 2006 | MP
With the polutry business seeming to suffer under the wake of birdflu hitting India, the rabbits in Kerala are going high in demand in the markets especially in the Gulf countries. There has been an increasing demand in this low fat meat with orders flooding in from the overseas for export of rabbit meat. Rabbit farms are gaining more popularity with more investors showing interest in even setting up rabbit farms in the Gulf countries. "It's not a fallout of the bird flu threat. Even before the epidemic came to India, we have been getting orders from abroad. But the farm owners and suppliers are struggling to meet the requirements of the domestic market. We are doing everything to encourage rabbit farms and increase production. Very soon, we hope to export meat" says the state animal husbandry department.
Jassie gifts music for Mammooty
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 | MP
Jassie Gift who scored with the 'Lajjavati' tune in the Malayalam film music industry is teaming up in an I V Sashi film . This time as a music composer in the upcoming Mammootty film, Balaram Vs Taradas. The film has three songs and this is the first time Jassie is directing music for a Mammootty flick. Song composing is almost done and the music audio launch will be there soon ahead of the movie's release.
Those accept Sonia are welcome: Cong
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 | MP
The Congress party sent an open invitation to the Karunakaran faction saying that all those who accept Sonia Gandhi's leadership are welcome to the party. The Kerala PCC made it clear that there was no room for anyone in the party who has violated the discipline. "Many have left the party due to certain misunderstanding and personal differences. All those leaders who are ready to accept Sonia Gandhi's leadership would be accommodated in the party with an open heart," stated KPCC.
I really enjoyed playing a boy: Meera Jasmine
Monday, March 6, 2006 | MP
Actress Meera Jasmine plays a male role of a servant in Satyan Anthikkad’s new film Rasathanthram. Actually a servant girl by name, Kanmani, Meera covers up as a boy to survive with the situations. And this talented Malayalee actress seems to have taken the role with ease. This is what she got to say about her new found character: “I enjoyed doing the role of Velayudhan Kutty and during the shoot, I really felt that I was a boy. Hence it was not difficult for me to get the body language and mannerisms of a boy correctly”.
Pay Commission report implementation to be delayed
Monday, March 6, 2006 | MP
With the announcement of assembly polls in the State, and model code of conduct already prepared, the Election Commission has asked the Kerala government to delay the implementation of the Pay Commission report. The model code of conduct has come in effect from March 1st but the EC has directed the government that no financial grant could be announced at this stage on the revision of wages for government employees and teachers till the conclusion of the election procedures in the State. Chief Minister Chandy had earlier sought EC’s permission on progressing with implementation of the proposals.
Suresh Gopi wounded on the sets of Rashtram
Sunday, March 5, 2006 | MP
Actor Suresh Gopi was badly wounded while shooting in Kochi on the sets of the film, Rashtram. The actor was engaged in some action scenes along with villains while the misfortune took place on Friday night. He had a scene where he had to take dynamite and throw. But before he could do so the dynamite exploded leaving his right hand palm burned. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. The doctors had advised him to take complete rest for couple of weeks till he recovers. Rashtram was scheduled for release on March 24th.
Sonia Gandhi starts poll campaign in Kochi
Sunday, March 5, 2006 | MP
With the next month's assembly elections nearing, Congress President Sonia Gandhi was in Kochi to set the party's election campaign in Kerala. Ms. Gandhi said that its UPA ally, CPI (M), was hindering the UDF government in the state. "The party, which is supporting us at the Centre is our main rival Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura." said while addressing the public meeting. Her visit also hold significance on hope that a decision will be made on the possible return of its rebel leader K. Karunakaran to the UDF.
New Passport office at Malappuram soon
Saturday, March 4, 2006 | MP
The government has decided to open up new passport office at Malappuram district to cater to the needs of the increasing number of applicants around Malappuram and Palaghat districts. The district especially have large number of people working in the Gulf countries and the current passport office in the Northern Kerala at Kozhikode is already finding it difficult to meet the demands of the applicants, with its office receiving over 1 lakh applications a year from Malappuram & Palghat districts alone.The new passport offices would be opened soon depending upon the availability of manpower and logistical back up", said External Affairs Minister, E. Ahamed.
Suresh Gopi takes on as criminal lawyer
Friday, March 3, 2006 | MP
The macho hero, Suresh Gopi’s Chintamani Kola Case is far in progress at Kochi. The film showcases Sursh Gopi in the role of a bold and bright criminal lawyer who fights for justice with his incomparable skills in the court room. As the title of the film suggests, the movie is revolves around a murder mystery of a girl, named Chintamani played by actress Bhavana. This Shaji Kailas film has a large cast with Rekha, Vani Vishwanath, Thilakan, Biju Menon, Saikumar, Manian Pilla Raju , Bhiman Raghu, T P Madhavan etc.
Rajamanickam still on the run
Friday, March 3, 2006 | MP
There is no way one could stop the bumper success of the Mammootty starrer Rajamanickam. The film which had its release last year is still running high on demand at theaters in Kerala making a super record of all times in the Malayalam film industry. Rajamanickam has collected a whopping sum of Rs 43 Lakhs in 113 days breaking the Mohanlal flick, Narasimham’s record collection of Rs 39 Lakhs in 155 days. Both the films made its huge shares from the theaters of Kerala’s capital. If Narasimham made it from Srikumar theatre, Rajamanikam is still in command at New Theater in Thiruvananthapuram.
CUSAT shut down following students strike
Friday, March 3, 2006 | MP
Following the continuing students strike, the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has been shut down until further notice. The agitation got further worsened with students assaulting the University Registrar, Dr M Ramachandran on his way to his office on Thursday. Following the students protest, the CUSAT authorities announced that all classes, including research classes, have been suspended.
Meera Jasmines sis plays heroine in Ravanan
Thursday, March 2, 2006 | MP
Popular Malayalam actress, Meera Jasmine's sister Jenny Jasmine is looking for a breakthrough into Malayalam films. She will play the lead role in Kala Bhavan Mani’s film, ‘Ravanan’ which is due for release next week. Jenny had acted in few TV serials. She did a notable role in K. K. Rajeev’s serial, ‘Orma’ as a mentally distressed mother. In 'Ravanan', she plays the bold character of a college lecturer. Jenny reveals that she follows her own style of acting and has no plans to compete with her younger sister, Meera. Jenny had lately changed her name to Megha.
Govt moves to implement Narendran Commission report
Thursday, March 2, 2006 | MP
The State Government has gone forward with the Narendra Commisiion report and has given orders to put into practice the reservation processes for the backward classes accordingly as indicated by the report. As by the Narendran Commission report, appointments for the government services reserved for those representing the Backward Communities should be appropriately filled by the reserved categories. To ensure that the reserved seats are properly implemented, a committee headed by the Chief Minister had been formed to monitor the affairs on this regard.
Kanal Kannadi
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 | MP
Directed by A.K. Jayan Poduval, Kanal Kannadi is a movie on real life social issues in the society. The film tells the story of a meritorious student from a poor family who gets admission to medical college and later commits suicide when she is faced with humiliation from the college authorities for not being able to pay the college fees. Karthika, Indrajith, Manya, Shelly, Geetha Salam, Thilakan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Vijaya Raghavan, Bheeman Raghu etc casts in the film. Edwin Abraham composes the music for the lyrics of ONV Kurup, E. Ramachandran, Prasad, Pisharody etc. The film is produced by K. Madhu and SV Joseph.
Karyavattom Technopark campus to get new block by October
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 | MP
The Technopark campus at Karyavattom, will open its new block Tejaswini by October which will be housed in a 12 storeyed building with an additional 6 lakh sqft of workspace. The upper 8 floors will be dedicated for the IT companies which have already been completely booked by the IT firms. The block will be build at an estimated cost of Rs.60 crore and will have car parking facilities, restaurant etc. Besides this, the campus is also planning major expansions with the Leela group to start its next phase of expansion.
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