Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan and megastar Mammootty's 'Padayatra' might skip a wide theatrical release for a digital premiere after festival showcases. This marks their fourth collaboration, following critically acclaimed films like 'Vidheyan' and 'Mathilukal'. While no official confirmation exists, this specialized distribution strategy is generating significant industry buzz.

Runa Laila, celebrating 50 years in Hindi films, continues to bridge India and Bangladesh through her music. Her powerful voice, first heard in 'Ek Se Badhkar Ek,' has been a constant amidst political shifts. Receiving the Minar-e-Dilli award, she emphasized music's healing power, a sentiment echoed by fans who find solace in her melodies.

Censor Board suggestions for Patriot reflect the careful scrutiny given to political thrillers in Indian cinema. While minor changes are being made, the film stays on schedule for its May 1 release.

Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan have completed shooting for their highly anticipated film 'Padayaatra' in a single 40-day schedule. This marks a reunion after over three decades. The movie, reportedly set in the socio-politically charged 1970s-80s Kerala, is expected to be a realistic drama. Its release will follow Mammootty's other major project, 'Patriot'.

The South Indian film industry saw major developments. Superstar Rajinikanth won a service tax case. His film 'Thalaivar 173' has its script locked. Nazriya Nazim joined the 'Suriya 47' shoot. Mammootty's film 'Padayaatra' has completed its filming. Megastar Chiranjeevi attended a wedding in Hyderabad. These updates created significant buzz.

The famed auteur Adoor Gopalakrishnan talks his heart out to Khalid Mohamed on his true-life love story that ended with the passing away of wife Sunanda last year

He is part of the committee formed by government

Get ready for a major comeback! Superstar Mammootty is joining forces again with the brilliant director Adoor Gopalakrishnan for a new film called 'Padayaatra'. This is a huge deal, as it's their first collaboration in 32 years! Mammootty himself spilled the beans, even sharing the title poster and the rest of the cast. Here's everything you need to know about the film.

His wife Sunanda died at the age of 66

Filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan and actor Mammootty have launched their new film, 'Padayaatra', marking their fourth collaboration after 32 years. The puja ceremony, attended by Indrans and Grace Antony, signaled the commencement of shooting. This reunion follows their critically acclaimed films like 'Vidheyan' and 'Mathilukal', generating significant anticipation.

Superstar Mammootty is set to collaborate with legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan after a 32-year hiatus, following their iconic 1994 film 'Vidheyan'. The actor's production house confirmed the reunion, with the film's title to be revealed on January 23rd during a pooja ceremony. This marks their fourth film together, with Mammootty reprising the lead in Gopalakrishnan's vision.

The veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has announced his next project, which will be titled Pinneyum.

The national-award winner expressed his disapproval of small screen shows in an event organised as a part of 60th Kerala Piravi celebrations at Trivandrum on Monday. '

Filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan on Thursday gave a tit-for-tat response to BJP spokesperson B Gopalakrishnan’s statement that he should go to Moon if he interpreted ‘Jai Sri Ram’ as a war cry. The director said he would oblige, provided a ticket is arranged for him.

National Award-winning filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan feels Bollywood is different from Hindi cinema as the former follows a stereotypical pattern of stories.

Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan is reportedly in talks with actor Mammootty for a new film, potentially marking a reunion after 30 years. The project is rumored to be an adaptation of Thakazhi Sivashankara Pillai's novel 'Randidangazhi,' with Mammootty slated for the lead role. This collaboration, if it materializes, will be their first since 'Vidheyan' in 1994.

Adoor Gopalakrishnan was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2004 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

The veteran director exhorts the young film makers to develop their creative skills

Veteran director Adoor Gopalakrishnan shared memories of his colleague, late John Sankaramangalam. The film-maker recollected the days he spent with John Sankaramangalam in Pune Film Institute. Adoor recalls that in the batch of 10 students, only he and Sankaramangalam went on to make films. Adoor also added that they shared a close bond and then they weren't Adoor Gopalakrishnan or John Sankaramangalam, but G. K. Unnithan and T. C. John.

Mollywood veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan slams National Film Awards and also reportedly lashes out at the jury members by calling them ‘Bollywood fans’. It was during his speech at the Film Societies of India’s John Abraham memorial award function that the veteran filmmaker opened up about his dissatisfaction with the National Film Awards.

Malayalam superstar Mammootty has been honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. Filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan celebrated the achievement on the sets of their upcoming film 'Padayaatra'. This marks Mammootty's second Padma honor, having previously received the Padma Shri in 1988. The actor expressed his deep gratitude for the recognition from the nation.

Legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, at 84, is set to make a comeback with a new feature film. Kerala's Culture Minister Saji Cherian confirmed the news after visiting the director, noting Adoor's active preparation and creative energy. Adoor assured that the film would happen soon, retaining the essence and emotions of his classic works while reflecting the present time.

"Goa has hosted so many editions of Iffi, it is only fair that the state be declared the permanent venue.It is a good move," multiple national award winning filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan said.

National award winning filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has slammed the idea of censorship in films. The director said he feels to have censorship in a democracy is "silly" and such rules can only survive in dictatorship.

National award winning filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan says Bollywood films are not "national cinema" as Hindi is just one among the many languages in which movies are made in the country.

Actor Baiju Santhosh has stirred up a whirlwind of opinions online following his critique of renowned filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan's observations regarding the Dadasaheb Phalke Award ceremony for Mohanlal. Adoor's nostalgic comparison to his own 2004 honoring seemed to ignite Baiju's response, where he insinuated that Mohanlal's illustrious career is linked to staying away from Adoor's artistic vision.

When you have Adoor Gopalakrishnan as a speaker, don't expect him to toe the establishment line. A pioneer of new wave cinema in Malayalam, Gopalakrishnan did not disappoint his admirers at a gathering at NCPA on Friday with his fearlessly frank talk.

Speaking exclusively to ETimes, iconic filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan recalls casting KPAC Lalitha for 'Mathilukal'.