Malayalam celebrity updates, career developments, public appearances and entertainment stories from Kerala.
Malayalam actor Ahaana Krishna has married cinematographer Nimish Ravi. Reports on the wedding described the couple as having known each other for years, with the ceremony taking place on September 13, 2026. Ahaana is known for films including Njan Steve Lopez, Njandukalude Naatil Oridavela, Pathinettam Padi, Adi and Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum.
Actor Rishab Shetty and his wife Pragathi Shetty arrived in Thiruvananthapuram to attend Ahaana Krishna and Nimish Ravi's wedding reception. Rishab also visited the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple during the visit. Nimish Ravi is a cinematographer whose credits include Luca and other recent projects.
Pictures from Ahaana Krishna and Nimish Ravi's wedding celebrations drew attention after Dulquer Salmaan was seen among the guests. Kerala Kaumudi reported that Dulquer played a special role in the celebrations, adding another familiar name from Malayalam cinema to the wedding coverage.
Actor and former minister KB Ganesh Kumar and his former wife Dr Yamini Thankachi appeared together at the wedding reception of their eldest son, Aditya Krishnan Thampi, in Thiruvananthapuram. The reception brought together guests from Kerala's political, social and entertainment circles.
Actor Manju Warrier has filed a civil suit in a Kerala court concerning social-media content that she alleges is defamatory. The case names filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, journalist Shajan Skariah and Meta. The court has issued interim relief in connection with the matter, while the legal proceedings continue.
Actor Mala Parvathy has spoken publicly about the dispute involving Manju Warrier and filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan. Her comments followed reports that material had been submitted in court. The underlying allegations remain matters for the legal process and should be distinguished from established findings.
KeralaCelebrities.com wishes Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty a very happy 75th birthday. Born on September 7, 1951, Mammootty has built a remarkable career spanning more than five decades. On his 75th birthday, fans and well-wishers across Kerala and beyond celebrated the actor, while his fans also marked the occasion through blood-donation drives and other charitable activities.
Mammootty received birthday greetings from colleagues, friends, family and fans as he turned 75 on September 7, 2026. His son Dulquer Salmaan shared a heartfelt birthday message, while several members of the Malayalam film industry joined fans in wishing the veteran actor on his special day.
Mammootty has received the Best Actor honour at the 72nd National Film Awards for his performance in Bramayugam. The recognition marks his fourth National Film Award in the acting category. In a public reaction shared through an NFDC video, Mammootty thanked the jury and people who supported his career.
Mammootty and filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan have reunited after three decades for Padayatra. The reunion was highlighted by the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists as a notable moment connecting two major figures from Malayalam cinema.
Mohanlal's collaboration with director Vishnu Mohan has been titled Operation Ganga. AMMA's news page also noted that Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has joined the cast, adding a national name to the Malayalam production.
Actor Samvrutha Sunil is returning to Malayalam cinema after a seven-year break. AMMA reported that her next film comes from the producers of Prakambanam, marking a new screen appearance for the actor after her extended hiatus.
Amala Paul has returned to Malayalam film production with a new project directed by M Padmakumar. The untitled film began production in September and features an ensemble cast including Vijay Babu, Irshad, Kottayam Nazeer, Binu Pappu and Indrans.
Further details about M Padmakumar's new Malayalam film reveal that Amala Paul will play an ACP in a horror-investigation thriller being filmed in Thalassery. The project is her return to Malayalam cinema after Level Cross and explores a female-centred investigative story.
Veteran actor Menaka Suresh is returning to Malayalam cinema with Oru Korean Confusion, written and directed by Sanjeev Sivan. The film is being shot in Idukki and also features South Korean actor Ami Jung, who is making her Indian film debut.
During a national media appearance connected with Daayra, Prithviraj Sukumaran spoke about several celebrated names from Malayalam cinema, including Thilakan and Jagathy Sreekumar. His remarks drew attention to the influence of Malayalam performers and the industry's distinctive acting tradition.
At The Indian Express's Expresso event, Prithviraj Sukumaran discussed differences between Malayalam cinema and Bollywood, pointing to the direct and practical working culture he associates with Malayalam filmmaking. He also discussed the way writers and storytelling shape the industry's films.
Rukmini Vasanth has joined Nivin Pauly's upcoming Malayalam film, marking her Malayalam debut. Onmanorama reported that the actor was photographed with Nivin on the sets of the project, identified as NP 51.
Samjad PS's Half has become the first Malayalam film to screen in the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival, according to a Times of India report. The film stars Ranjith Sajeev and Aiswarya Raj and received an enthusiastic response at the festival screening.
The makers of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit have announced Picnic, a new Malayalam project backed by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran. Sandeep Pradeep will lead the film and Kiran Josey will make his directorial debut. The reported release date is January 14, 2027.