Marakkar: An Epic Cinematic Disaster

MUHAMMED NOUSHAD sees Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea as an irresponsible and insipid spectacle rather than a work of art on history. Marakkar: Arabikkadalinte Simham (Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea) opens with a disclaimer stating that the film is not a work of pure history, but rather one inspired by certain historical events. Whenever the historical record is

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Memory as Mystery, A Tale of Losses in ‘Kishkindha Kaandam’

MUHAMMED NOUSHAD reviews Kishkindha Kaandam and appreciates how the makers deal with the idea of memory in a mystery thriller. Memory is mystery in itself. You don’t have control over it, and you often struggle with it in different ways. Sometimes, being haunted by memory and at times, being abandoned by it. Memory is also a growing area of serious

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Kalabhavan Mani, An Organic Artist of Heart and Soil

South Indian actor and Malaylam singer Kalabhavan Mani was distinct with his versatile acting skills, legendary folk songs and pro-people cultural positions, writes MUHAMMED NOUSHAD. Almost one month has passed since the south Indian actor and Malayalam singer Kalabhavan Mani died. Although he had liver and kidney ailments, his family has cast doubts over his unexpected death; the Kerala police

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