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Prathibha Joy is a Bengaluru-based entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over two decades experience in print and digital journalism. South Indian cinema is the primary beat.
Karavali movie review: Directed by Ambi Ning Vayassayatho fame Gurudath Ganiga, Karavali unfolds in coastal Karnataka and revolves around the region’s kambala tradition
Directed by Abhinav Sundar Nayak, Mollywood Times explored an aspiring filmmaker’s journey to make his dream debut. Released in theatres on June 5, 2026, the film received mixed reviews and is now headed to OTT
As the title character Balarama, Vinod Prabhaakar turns in a measured and restrained performance and is ably supported by the likes of Vinay Gowda, Atul Kulkarni, Priya Anand, among others.
Moda Kavida Vaatavarana: Director Su Ni introduces his long-term associate Sheelam M Swamy in a romantic thriller that will leave audiences gasping for breath laughing at the sheer inanity on display
Moda Kavida Vaatavarana, starring debutant Sheelam M Swamy, along with Moksha Kushal and Saathvika, will be in theatres on June 26, 2026. A love story at first glimpse, Moda Kavida Vaatavarana shifts genres in the second half, which will be its USP, says Su Ni
Tarak maker Prakash Veer’s newest collaboration with Challenging Star Darshan, The Devil, released in December 2025, without a digital streaming partner on board. There’s been much speculation about the same…
Maa Inti Bangaaram, a home production for leading lady Samantha, released in theatres on June 19, 2026 to good response. The BV Nandini Reddy directorial has its streaming partner in place already
Drishyam 3, the third chapter in writer-director Jeethu Joseph’s Drishyam franchise, is among the highest grossing Malayalam films, despite middling reviews. The response remains mixed even after the OTT outing
Drishyam 3, directed by Jeethu Joseph, released on May 21, 2026 and is headed to OTT after only a 4 week-window. The film will be available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Drishyam 3 released in theatres on May 21, 2026 and despite mid to average reviews, took the box office by storm. The Mohanlal-led film is headed to OTT now, after only a 4-week window
Karuppu on OTT: The fantasy action drama directed by RJ Balaji is headed to OTT on June 12, after a successful 4-week theatrical run
Dridam, written and directed by Martin Joseph, an associate of Drishyam maker Jeethu Joseph, hit theatres on May 8 and will be on OTT this week. Shane was joined by Shobi Thilakan, Nandan Unni, Krishnapriya, among others on the cast