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Two-day literary festival to bring together writers, scholars and artists from four states

Sharafudheen stars as Amruth Raj in 'Madhuvidhu,' a film about a newly married man and the ensuing chaos in his traditional household. Kalyani Panicker debuts as the female lead. The movie, exploring marital dreams and unexpected turns, begins streaming on Sony LIV on May 22. ETimes rated it 2.5/5, noting its descent into avoidable drama.

Babil Khan, son of the late iconic actor Irrfan Khan, is making his debut in the vibrant world of Malayalam cinema with an exciting new film helmed by Babu Janardhanan. The inaugural pooja ceremony is scheduled to take place in Kochi on May 9, featuring the talented Aparna Balamurali alongside a stellar cast.

Saiju Kurup's dark comedy-thriller 'Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam' is now streaming on Netflix from May 8. The film, a sequel to 'Bharathanatyam', follows a family entangled in a crime after being blackmailed by Suraj Venjaramoodu. Praised for performances and its script, the movie offers a blend of chaos and fun.

Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair tragically passed away after a road accident in Pathanamthitta. His car collided with a lorry, and he later suffered a fatal heart attack while undergoing treatment. Nair, who began his career in 1982 and appeared in over 100 films, was known for his versatile roles. His latest film, 'Mohiniyattam', is currently in theatres.

In a significant political move, twenty-four representatives of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council took their oaths yesterday, despite a boycott from opposition parties that cited issues of corruption and post-election violence. Meanwhile, the ruling Tipra Motha party is yet to fill critical leadership roles.

Nagaland University has launched admissions for new four-year undergraduate science programmes at its MDRC, aligned with NEP 2020. Starting April 27, the courses offer flexible entry-exit options, multidisciplinary learning, and a research track. With limited seats, the programmes aim to build strong academic foundations while enhancing employability and pathways to advanced studies.

Sharafudheen has unveiled his latest family feature, 'Madhuvidhu', which is currently navigating through tough box office rivals 'Vaazha 2' and 'Mohiniyattam'. Although it debuted with modest figures, the romantic comedy is gradually gaining traction, garnering Rs 1.53 crore net in daily revenue.

Actor Jagadish, known for his comedic roles, is being praised by close friend Appa Haja for his serious approach to life and his family's achievements. Haja, who shared screen space with Jagadish in 'In Harihar Nagar', revealed he once suggested remarriage to the actor, who humorously dismissed the idea.

Bollywood actress Tara Sharma reminisced about her iconic film 'Page 3', revealing her party song look was inspired by Zeenat Aman's 'Dum Maro Dum' vibe. Sharing a throwback picture, Sharma expressed her admiration for the legendary actress. The 2005 Madhur Bhandarkar directorial, which explored the glitz and reality of high society, earned a National Film Award. Read on to know more.