S Balachandran

Thrissur Assembly constituency, a key seat in Kerala's cultural capital, has witnessed a dramatic political shift. Recent elections saw CPI's narrow victory over Congress, with BJP also making significant gains. The upcoming 2026 polls promise a fierce battle, influenced by development, minority dynamics, and the legacy of recent electoral contests.

Madurai South, a closely contested urban seat, saw MDMK's M. Boominathan win in 2021 under the DMK banner. Previously, AIADMK's S. S. Saravanan secured victory in 2016, and CPI(M)'s R. Annadurai in 2011.

The Kerala Film Critics Awards 2025 have been announced, with Mohanlal clinching Best Actor for 'Thudarum' and 'Hridayapoorvam'. Dinjith Ayyathan's 'Eko' secured Best Film, while Dominic Arun directed the Best Director winner, 'Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra'. The Best Actress award was a tie between Kalyani Priyadarshan and Anaswara Rajan.

Thrissur's assembly seat faces a complex triangular fight after 30,000 voters were removed following a Special Intensive Revision. While UDF and LDF believe the deletions benefit them, BJP claims strategies to counter the loss. Communal factors and local issues are expected to heavily influence the unpredictable outcome.

As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state's pressure points.

The sequel to the comedy entertainer 'Bharathanatyam', titled 'Mohiniyattam', is generating significant buzz, particularly for its quirky 'Drishyam' references in the trailer. Directed by Krishnadas Murali, the film promises a larger narrative building on the first part's themes of family secrets and image management, with a cast including Suraj Venjaramoodu and Vinay Forrt.

Santhy Balachandran expressed excitement for her upcoming cyberpunk courtroom drama, 'Masthishka Maranam,' releasing February 27. She described her role as 'fun' in the film, directed by Krishand and starring Rajisha Vijayan. Meanwhile, Santhy also celebrated the blockbuster success of 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,' highlighting its significance for female-led stories in cinema.

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Vaishnavi Adkar's impressive run to the $100,000 ITF final in Bengaluru is a significant boost for Indian women's tennis. Rohan Bopanna praised her composure and maturity, noting this performance propels her into higher-level tournaments. Her coaches highlighted her powerful hitting and improved shot selection, marking a crucial step in her promising career.

In yet another setback to Congress, former DCC president from Wayanad and KPCC executive committee member PV Balachandran resigned from the party saying that it has lost its direction. He added that the party also failed to take on the BJP at the national level.

Chandralekha actor Kannan Balachandran shares joyous news of his engagement to Devadharu. The couple celebrated their commitment in a charming ceremony, drawing support and love from fans and well-wishers. Wishing them a future filled with happiness and shared dreams.

Dominic Arun's 'Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra,' starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, achieved significant box office success, grossing over Rs. 60 crore worldwide. Santhy Balachandran's screenplay was lauded as the film's creative core, with Kalyani Priyadarshan praising her immense contribution. Santhy, who transitioned from academia to cinema, previously acted in 'Tharangam' and 'Jallikattu,' and is now balancing writing and acting.

"I spoke to her day before yesterday. It was family chitchat. I did not ask any political questions over the phone. I am planning to go to her swearing-in on January 20," Balachandran told ANI.

Most people are crazy about chocolate but not everyone would make chocolate their life. But that’s exactly what chocopreneur Srinath Balachandran did.

The preview and website launch of P Balachandran���s Ivan Megharoopan held the other day paved way for some hearty laughs offscreen.