A dream year: The meteoric rise of Malayalam cinema

In just the first six months of 2024, Malayalam cinema has managed to surpass its total collections for the entire year of 2023. The authors explore various reasons for this dramatic growth

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The India Box Office Report: Jan-Jun 2024

The first half of 2024 closes at just above the ₹5,000 Cr gross mark at the India box office, with Kalki 2898 AD leading the way as the top film of the year by a wide margin

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Ageless wonders

Why have Malayalam superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty been able to sustain their popularity for more than 45 years? Here’s a deep dive

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Say No to 'Regional'

In a country that has a rich and diverse content landscape, the word “Regional” has an unmistakable ring of condescension, subliminally cueing a hierarchical relationship

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Stars India Loves: The Pan India edition

Who are the most popular male and female film stars in India, across languages? Based on analysis using data from our long-running track titled Ormax Stars India Loves, we have the answers!

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Malayalam cinema: Not the usual South Side Story

An analysis of 200 films across the four South Indian languages illustrates how different Malayalam cinema is from the other three industries

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