Top 5 South Indian Web Series That Will Keep You Hooked. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Do you remember the good old days? When we used to be glued to those awesome US and UK TV shows! Like “The Vampire Diaries” for teen girls, “Heroes” for the comic book geeks, “How I Met Your Mother” for the hopeless romantics, and “24” for the thrill-seekers. But man, we were stuck with dial-up before we had super-fast internet. Watching a show meant catching it live or waiting for a rerun or the DVD release. It was a totally different vibe growing up back then, you know?
And let’s talk about India, where TV serials ruled the roost, airing every day instead of once a week like in the West. Sure, folks used to clown them for being mass-produced junk, but they were our bread and butter back then. Then came the internet boom, bringing with...
Do you remember the good old days? When we used to be glued to those awesome US and UK TV shows! Like “The Vampire Diaries” for teen girls, “Heroes” for the comic book geeks, “How I Met Your Mother” for the hopeless romantics, and “24” for the thrill-seekers. But man, we were stuck with dial-up before we had super-fast internet. Watching a show meant catching it live or waiting for a rerun or the DVD release. It was a totally different vibe growing up back then, you know?
And let’s talk about India, where TV serials ruled the roost, airing every day instead of once a week like in the West. Sure, folks used to clown them for being mass-produced junk, but they were our bread and butter back then. Then came the internet boom, bringing with...
- 3/4/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
There is no dearth of television shows and web series that have been released this year. Many were brilliant at the subject they chose to tackle, while others were good only on paper. Many might have had good performances, while others relied only on the premise because the rest of the aspects were not very engaging. There were a handful of shows that were interesting and kept the audience hooked. Here is a list compiled by us for your perusal and interest.
The Night Manager (Hindi)
Disney+ Hotstar finally forayed into official remakes of popular shows from the West. There was plenty of apprehension regarding the Hindi adaptation of The Night Manager, mainly due to the popularity of the original British show that features the amazing Olivia Coleman and Tom Hiddleston. Thankfully, Sandeep Modi and Shridhar Raghavan delivered a faithful adaptation by giving it a subcontinental flavor. The best part...
The Night Manager (Hindi)
Disney+ Hotstar finally forayed into official remakes of popular shows from the West. There was plenty of apprehension regarding the Hindi adaptation of The Night Manager, mainly due to the popularity of the original British show that features the amazing Olivia Coleman and Tom Hiddleston. Thankfully, Sandeep Modi and Shridhar Raghavan delivered a faithful adaptation by giving it a subcontinental flavor. The best part...
- 1/2/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
‘Kerala Crime Files’ Recap & Ending, Explained: Where Was Shiju Finally Caught? What Was His Motive?
The Ott space in India right now is littered with murder investigation dramas. Crime has been the running theme for a while, and jumping on the bandwagon is the brand-new Disney+ Hotstar special, Kerala Crime Files, directed by Ahammed Khabeer and written by Ashiq Aimar. This half-mediocre, half-interesting murder investigation drama takes the viewer on the quest for finding a killer where solving the case takes a back seat, and finding out the entire history of the man takes precedence.
Spoilers Ahead
A Crime Has Been Committed
Set in 2011, the show begins with Sharath, a receptionist working at a shady lodge in the city of Cochin, finding the dead body of a woman in a room, and the man with her is absconding. Sharath is shaken for it is not every day one sees the dead body of a woman and is okay after that. The police arrive at the...
Spoilers Ahead
A Crime Has Been Committed
Set in 2011, the show begins with Sharath, a receptionist working at a shady lodge in the city of Cochin, finding the dead body of a woman in a room, and the man with her is absconding. Sharath is shaken for it is not every day one sees the dead body of a woman and is okay after that. The police arrive at the...
- 6/24/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Disney+ Hotstar is all set to release its first-ever Malayalam web series called “Kerala Crime Files – Shiju, Parayil Veedu, Neendakara” as part of its Hotstar Specials on the 23rd of June, 2023. The show features an engaging crime story set in the picturesque backdrop of Kerala, providing viewers with a fresh and exciting viewing experience.
Disney+ Hotstar Specials ‘Kerala Crime Files Shiju, Parayil Veedu, Neendakara’ will feature the talented actors Lal and Aju Varghese in lead roles, bringing their acting prowess to the forefront. As the plot unfolds, viewers will be taken on an intense journey of crime and investigation, leaving them at the edge of their seats. The series will be available in multiple languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi.
‘Kerala Crime Files Shiju, Parayil Veedu, Neendakara’ produced by Rahul Riji Nair under the banner of First Print Studios and directed by the talented and promising director Ahammed Khabeer,...
Disney+ Hotstar Specials ‘Kerala Crime Files Shiju, Parayil Veedu, Neendakara’ will feature the talented actors Lal and Aju Varghese in lead roles, bringing their acting prowess to the forefront. As the plot unfolds, viewers will be taken on an intense journey of crime and investigation, leaving them at the edge of their seats. The series will be available in multiple languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi.
‘Kerala Crime Files Shiju, Parayil Veedu, Neendakara’ produced by Rahul Riji Nair under the banner of First Print Studios and directed by the talented and promising director Ahammed Khabeer,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
FilmsOf late, Malayalam cinema has had a lot of nuanced narratives headlining teens, and they have mostly been well-received. We track the evolution of teen and young adult representation on screen over the years.Mathew, Krishnachandran, AnaswaraMalayalam cinema hasn’t really explored the conflicts that come with teenage as it should have. Instead, we have mostly been rallying around the various dimensions of adulthood—alpha, domesticated, violent, powerful, flawed men and often domesticated yet occasionally empowered, distinctive women. Sporadically we have had stories about teen sexual awakenings (Rathinirvedham), rebellion (Deshadanakili Karayarilla), infatuation, and, teen pregnancy (Notebook). Of late, Malayalam cinema has had a lot of nuanced narratives headlining teens, and they have mostly been well-received. These films have also introduced us to a whole new range of fine talents. We track the evolution of teen and young adult representation in Malayalam cinema over the years. Ammini (Selma), in the Mt...
- 5/21/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodCheck out this list of films, new and old, that you can watch with your family for Onam.Tnm StaffNjandukalude Nattil Oridavela/ FacebookFrom horror to action comedies, a number of Malayalam films released over the years have left their mark on critics and audiences from around the world. For the festival of Onam, we bring you a list of 'feel good' and funny Malayalam movies, from the classics that were released decades ago to movies that opted for direct Over-the-Top(Ott) release in the midst of the pandemic. These are Malayalam movies that you can watch with your family, from the comfort of your home. In addition to the long list of beloved movies such as Bangalore Days, Premam, Sudani from Nigeria and Ustad Hotel that are already widely known, here are 14 Malayalam films available on Ott: Home (Amazon Prime Video): Directed by Rojin Thomas, the family drama Home,...
- 8/20/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film stars Rajisha Vijayan and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles.Tnm StaffMalayalam film Love is all set to release on Netflix on Friday, February 19. The movie is touted to be a black-comedy drama about love and marriage, and hit theatres on January 29, 2021. It stars Rajisha Vijayan and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles. Love is written and directed by Khalid Rahman and produced by Ashiq Usman under the banner of Ashiq Usman productions. According to a report, Khalid Rahman’s lockdown project talks about “the love that can turn into hate” in a marriage and how the couple tries to navigate the trust issues that they are facing. Love is the 10th film of Ashiq Usman and third film of Khalid Rahman after Unda, which starred Mammootty, and Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, starring Rajisha Vijayan among others. The film’s music is composed by Neha Nair and Yakzan Gary Pereira.
- 2/17/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThis year was also one where several impressive films were made by debut directors. CrisAfter many updates about an upcoming film, beginning from the announcement of the title to the first look poster, the teaser and the trailer and finally the release itself, everything is over in the blink of an eye. A movie you have been waiting for, or read lots and lots about for months, has come and gone. It may not have even been that good. There’ve been a few like that this year, coming with a lot of noise, blowing its proverbial trumpet a little too loudly and then fading away just as soon. This is not about those movies, but the better ones – the ones that came quietly and surprised you, or the ones that simply met your expectations, or the ones that just made you feel good about the world. When you look at the list though,...
- 12/23/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodWhile the characters in some films have beautifully stepped into the shoes and robes of a teenager, some others have messed up royally. CrisSchool uniforms, first crushes, cute romances, friends, fights, promises of a future – become ingredients, mixed and matched and tried and tested, for coming of age films. Now and then. But that’s never been a problem, novelty doesn't have to come with the ingredients – it can come with how the stories are told. Some films have managed to do that beautifully, stepping into the shoes and robes of a teenager, some others have messed up royally, making their world of new adulthood a sad mimicry of the grownups'. In Malayalam, coming of age movies have come and gone through the decades – Daisy and Deshadanakili Karayarilla of the 1980s, Aranyakam and Nakakshathangal of the same period, Ennu Swantham Janakikutty of the 1990s, Notebook of the 2000s, Om Shanthi...
- 8/3/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
InterviewIn this interview, director Ahammed Khabeer, who made ‘June’ starring Rajisha Vijayan, speaks about why he made his first film on a girl’s story and recreating a '90s childhood.Sowmya RajendranAhammed Khabeer’s first film June is about the life of an ordinary girl who does the most ordinary things in life. Played by Rajisha Vijayan, June is not one of those inspiring stories of a woman who fights for justice or has a lofty dream. The camera pretty much follows her around as she goes to school, then college and then work, falling in and out of love, hiding secrets and sharing things with her family. Most people who’ve watched the film would be surprised to know that it was written by three men – Ahammed, Libin Varghese and Jeevan Baby Mathew – considering how accurate it is about girlhood and growing up. Ask Ahammed how they managed this,...
- 3/12/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
OpinionIt is a wonder how two movies that deal with high school angst and adolescent lives can be so unlike each other.CrisIt’s only a part of June that is set in school, as opposed to Oru Adaar Love, that came out a day earlier, and was almost entirely shot in school. Not that the two movies which deal with high school angst and adolescent lives need to be anything like each other, but you cannot help comparing the two when you watch them one after the other. Oru Adaar Love came first, and 'adaar' in Malayalam is slang for something superb, amazing etc. Omar Lulu, the director known for his choice of casting young actors and throwing innuendo in the script, decided to release the movie on Valentine’s Day. The movie had, by then, been talked about a lot for the ‘winking girl’ Priya Prakash Varrier, who...
- 2/19/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodRajisha Vijayan aces the role of an adolescent girl, and it's hard to believe that the film was written by three men. CrisScreenshot, 'June' trailer.It's difficult to believe that June was written by three men - Libin Varghese, Ahammed Khabeer and Jeevan Baby Mathew, and one of them - Ahammed - has directed it. It is one thing to make a convincing woman-centric film, but to get each little gesture, expression and spontaneity of teenage girls correct - really, these men might have solved the biggest universal problem since time existed: they have finally understood women. Or at least girls. June - the protagonist - goes through teenage to her mid-20s in the movie, but most of the focus falls on her adolescent age. Not just hers, but quite a few girls and boys, belonging to a certain year, and still connecting to generations, living through the same...
- 2/15/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
InterviewRajisha speaks to Tnm about her 'schoolgirl' makeover for the film, and how the sets were washed away during the Kerala floods.CrisAnuraga Karikkin Vellam seems so long ago now, the movie that introduced Rajisha Vijayan as an actor. She had cried buckets in that role as a girl chasing a boyfriend who seemed to have gotten tired of the college romance. It won her the Kerala State award for Best Actor. There were a couple of movies after that – Georgettan’s Pooram and Oru Cinemakkaran – but Rajisha – formerly seen as a VJ on Malayalam television - appeared to be taking it slow. And then suddenly, towards the end of last year, a poster surfaced, of a schoolgirl in pigtails, complete with the checked-shirt-and-dark-skirt uniform, bag and the mandatory braces of teenage. You may have blinked twice before realising that it is the same Rajisha Vijayan, the miserable girlfriend from Anuraga.
- 2/13/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThere is the friendly dad, the all too relatable school background, and more in what looks like an interesting film, directed by Ahammed Khabeer and produced by Vijay Babu.Tnm StaffThe newly released trailer for June begins with a girl getting ready for her first day at higher secondary school. Nothing unusual about it. What’s extraordinary is the actor – Rajisha Vijayan - familiar to Malayalis through her award winning performance in Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, turning all too easily into a teenager. Rajisha’s photos as the schoolgirl had surprised many when the getup was released. But in the trailer, you see her behave, speak lines, and look every bit an adolescent, on the verge of adulthood. Some of the lines remind you of Nazriya in Om Shanthi Oshana, especially with the friendly ‘Papa’ character coming in. Joju George, fresh after the success of Joseph, becomes the good old dad,...
- 2/2/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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