Jeo Baby

Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph have struck gold with their latest release 'Athiradi,' which has skyrocketed past ₹51.12 crore in worldwide earnings. The film's first Tuesday saw a net collection of ₹2.05 crore, with night shows in Kerala buzzing with enthusiastic crowds.

Tovino Thomas's latest comedy-drama, 'Athiradi', has captivated audiences and smashed box office records, earning a phenomenal ₹33.89 crore globally within its first three days. With standout performances by Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan, the film has received glowing reviews, highlighted by ETimes' impressive 4-star rating for its striking visuals and engaging narrative.

Sanya Malhotra and Rishab Sharma, who reportedly began dating in early 2025 and maintained a private relationship, have now reportedly parted ways after over a year. Recent reports suggest they have unfollowed each other on social media, with one source claiming Rishab is now dating someone else discreetly.

Cultural space in Kerala wasn’t ready to welcome a film based on a poet who wrote about Malayali identity

From the chilling horror of 'Bramayugam' to the sensitive drama 'Kaathal – The Core' and the gripping thrillers 'Unda,' 'Kannur Squad,' and 'Kalamkaval,' his versatile performances are captivating audiences. 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam' also showcases his unique acting prowess.

Mollywood director Jeo Baby is back with a comedy-drama film ‘Sree Dhanya Catering Service’, after the very realistic drama film 'The Great Indian Kitchen’ that got much adulation from the audience and critics as well. As Jeo Baby’s comedy-drama ‘Sree Dhanya Catering Service’ is finally out in theatres, let's take a look at the initial reactions from netizens.

Director Jeo Baby, associated with the acclaimed film 'Kaathal: The Core,' has expressed his dissatisfaction and contemplation of legal recourse following an unexpected cancellation of an event to which he was invited. The event, slated to deliberate on the "Subtle Politics of Present-Day Malayalam Cinema," was set up by Farooq College Film Club in collaboration with the institution. However, upon reaching Kozhikode on December 5th, Jeo Baby was informed of the event's abrupt cancellation. The reason cited was his purported statements being at odds with the moral principles of the college.

Filmmaker Jeo Baby, who grabbed the attention of movie buffs from across the globe, with his thought-provoking film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ is teaming up with Mollywood’s biggest superstar Mammootty!

During the Director's Adda 2023 session, Jeo Baby elaborated on the meticulously crafted screenplay, originally conceived to portray Mammootty and Jyothika's characters observing each other from a distance, sans direct interaction. Jeo Baby underscored Mammootty's inherent suitability for the role, citing his multifaceted aptitude, aligning both professionally and personally with the film's essence. Following the narrative presentation, Mammootty didn't merely lend suggestions but also deeply immersed himself in the film's creative process.

‘Freedom Fight’ is an upcoming Malayalam anthology film which is presented by the director Jeo Baby who is best known for the realistic award-winning film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’.

Jeo Baby releases an exciting poster of his upcoming anthology movie ‘Freedom Fight’

Director Jeo Baby's socio-critical feature film 'The Great Indian Kitchen' has been awarded the 'German Star of India' in the feature film category of the 18th Indian Film Festival Stuttgart on Saturday.

Renowned filmmaker Hansal Mehta praised Jeo Baby's film 'Kaathal-The Core' for its exceptional performances by Mammootty and Jyothika. Mehta described the movie as a tender homage to love itself and commended Mammootty for a captivating performance. He also lauded Jyothika for her genuine and empathetic portrayal of a challenging role. Mehta highlighted Jeo Baby's outstanding storytelling skills and expressed his desire to see more of Jyothika in such roles. He emphasized that there is much to learn from the director.

Mammootty and Jeo Baby’s ‘Kaathal: The Core’ garnered positive reviews for depicting a homosexual relationship without intimate scenes. Director Jeo Baby stated that the absence of such scenes was intentional to focus on the love story between the characters. He chose Mammootty for his understanding of LGBTQ issues and praised his dedication to the role. The film, which also features Jyothika, was acclaimed for its progressive theme and became a superhit, earning Mammootty substantial praise for his unique role.

Director Jeo Baby's latest film "Kathaal-The Core" portrays a marriage in crisis, focusing on Mathew Devassy, a retired bank manager who decides to contest local elections. His wife, Omana, shocks him by filing for divorce, alleging he is gay. Baby's cinema reflects the reality of families and he aims to make society better by exploring family issues. The director believes that a woman's perspective is important in decision-making, which is mostly dominated by men. He draws inspiration from his personal experiences and learns about discrimination against women in various household roles. The success of his films, including "The Great Indian Kitchen", has exceeded his expectations, and he plans to work on a different genre for his next project.

Sree Dhanya Catering Service

Director-writer Jeo Baby took to his Instagram handle and shared the Japanese poster for ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’.

Food, and kitchen - the place where it all brews, have always been a hangout spot for acclaimed filmmaker Jeo Baby. And that’s where his most celebrated film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ was born. And once again food has taken center stage for his art. Jeo Baby joins ETimes for an exclusive conversation, as his next titled ‘Sreedhanya Catering Service’ is heading to the final stages of post-production.

Kitchen is the heart of every house. But seldom have we seen narratives or films around it. As its title suggests, the kitchen has an imperative role in ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’.

Mammootty has announced the official release date of his upcoming drama film 'Kaathal - The Core' on his Twitter handle. The film, directed by Jeo Baby, is expected to release on November 24. Mammootty's collaboration with Jeo Baby has raised expectations for the movie, especially after the success of 'The Great Indian Kitchen.' In addition to 'Kaathal - The Core,' Mammootty has other exciting projects in the pipeline, including 'Turbo,' 'Bazooka,' and 'Bramayugam.

Mammootty and Jeo Baby are collaborating for the first time in the drama film 'Kaathal: The Core'. The movie revolves around a revolutionary subject and explores the intricate dynamics of a family. The director, Jeo Baby, expressed his fascination with the project and how it drew him into uncharted storytelling territory. The film's title, 'Kaathal', symbolizes love in Tamil, while 'The Core' represents its meaning in Malayalam. Actress Jyothika, who plays the female lead, described the movie as "very different" and praised the unique plot. 'Kaathal: The Core' is set to release on November 23.

Superstar Mammootty has launched the trailer of ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ director Jeo Baby’s next titled ‘Sree Dhanya Catering Service’.

The director of 'Kaathal' shared that Fahadh Faasil's portrayal deeply affected him, especially in a poignant scene towards the film's climax, where the character displays raw emotions. He specifically mentioned being moved to tears during a heart-rending moment when Fahadh Faasil's character pursues after children, acknowledging the poignant captures of such instances in Malayalam cinema.

Malayalam filmmaker Jeo Baby has criticized the National Film Awards, alleging a pattern of honoring films that promote the ruling party's agenda. He specifically called out 'The Kerala Story,' stating that it misrepresented facts and lacked the artistic merit expected of award-winning films. Baby expressed concern over the film's recognition, echoing earlier disapproval from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.

Netizens were indeed confused when the pictures of Mammootty’s banner as a left-wing independent political candidate started circulating on social media. It all came to a clearer picture when they noticed the name written under the banner ‘Mathew Devassy’. Turns out that it's the character look poster for Mammootty - Jeo Baby’s upcoming movie ‘Kaathal - The Core’.

As the pictures of the pooja function for the Mammootty starrer are now making the rounds on social media, netizens are also sharing comments about the same where the director Jeo Baby said that he doesn’t like the practice of doing a pooja function before the start of a movie and here the director is said to have contradicted the same statement. Netizens have now started sharing glimpses of a previous interview with Jeo Baby where he says he doesn’t allow the practice of doing pooja function before the start of any of his movies.

Mammootty and Jyotika are teaming up for an upcoming Malayalam film titled ‘Kaathal - The Core’. Helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Jeo Baby, the film went on floors a week ago. Actress Jyotika too joined the sets on Thursday (Oct 27).

Superstar Mammootty is teaming up with ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ director Jeo Baby for an upcoming film titled ‘Kaathal - The Core’.