Sibi Malayil

Malayalam cinema's classic drama, 'Kireedam,' starring Mohanlal, is returning to theatres this June in a remastered 4K version. The 1989 film, celebrated for its powerful storytelling and realistic portrayal of societal judgment, earned Mohanlal a National Film Award Special Mention. Its enduring legacy includes a sequel, 'Chenkol,' and adaptations in six languages, proving its universal appeal.

Mollywood's own B. Unnikrishnan has made headlines again as he reverses his resignation from the post of FEFKA general secretary. Following urgent deliberations among federation members, the call for his continued leadership was unanimous, recognizing that stability is key for future endeavors. Though personal challenges prompted his initial step back, manageable workload adjustments now support his decision to stay.

A deleted nine-minute scene from the 1998 Malayalam hit 'Summer in Bethlehem' has surfaced after 28 years. The sequence explores Amy's family convincing her to marry Dennis after Niranjan's death sentence. Director Sibi Malayil explained the scenes were cut to maintain suspense and pacing, with producer Siyad Koker deeming them unnecessary for the audience's comfort.

He gave the actor a very low rating for his audition

Sibi Malayil stirred controversy by revealing that Mohanlal's film 'Paradesi' was allegedly sidelined from the 2009 National Film Awards. Despite advocating for several accolades for 'Paradesi,' the film only received a National Award for Best Make-up. Sibi Malayil believed that Mohanlal deserved recognition for his performance in 'Paradesi' and highlighted the film's exclusion from prestigious awards. He also shed light on alleged manipulation regarding the Best Singer award, with last-minute changes influencing the alteration of the award.

Siby Malayil’s son Joe shares some BTS pictures from the sets of 'Kothth'

Filmmaker Siby Malayil has defended B Unnikrishnan amidst a dispute with producer Sandra Thomas and criticized her for not addressing her complaints through the producers' association. Siby claims this controversy is targeting Unnikrishnan and FEFKA. He highlighted past settlements facilitated by FEFKA on Sandra’s behalf and questioned her decision to not formally approach the producers’ association. Malayil also mentioned that Sandra's compensation was resolved in various disputes, including the shelved film Joothan and with directors Midhun Manuel Thomas and Jude Anthany Joseph.

A dispute erupted in the Malayalam film industry. It involves directors Sibi Malayil and M. Padmakumar. Sibi Malayil's remarks on Padmakumar's film 'Janaki vs State of Kerala' sparked the issue. Padmakumar responded with an emotional video. He expressed disappointment over Sibi Malayil calling his film 'Token Number' a small, award-oriented project. Padmakumar highlighted the struggles of independent filmmakers.

The re-release of 'Devadoothan' directed by Sibi Malayil achieved notable success with a new version omitting scenes involving Jagathy Sreekumar and action sequences. Over 36 minutes were cut from the original, aiming to enhance storytelling. The decision was not a reflection on the actors but on past errors by the filmmakers.

Mohanlal’s classic romance horror film ‘Devadoothan’ is gearing up for a grand re-release, igniting excitement among fans and cinephiles. Initially released in 2000, the film, directed by Siby Malayil, is being reintroduced with improved visual quality and sound, promising a renewed cinematic experience. The latest updates reveal that the re-release trailer will be unveiled soon.

The film is untitled as of now

KOCHI: After winning a tough contest, popular film director Sibi Malayil has been appointed the new chairman of Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA).

Sibi Malayil gave Mohanlal only 5 out of 100

Kotthu

Sibi Malayil and Kamal Haasan's failed collaboration over a Tamil film on IPKF led to a rift. 'Gunaa' references in 'Manjummel Boys' gained Tamil Nadu success. Misunderstanding during a photoshoot caused their parting ways.

Priya Mani and Jayaram are the film’s leads

Veteran filmmaker Sibi Malayil’s film ‘Kotthu’, which was slated for release on September 23, will be arriving a week early.

Asif Ali will be playing a politician character named Shalu in ‘Kotthu’ and Roshan Mathew essays the role of his best friend who is a village boy and an impulsive youngster who would go to any extent for his party, as revealed by the writer Hemanth Kumar in a previous exclusive interview with Kochi times. The writer also revealed exclusively that ‘Kotthu’ is an emotional drama that is set in a village in north Malabar.

Director Sibi Malayil recently shared an exciting update on the film's progress through his official Facebook handle. Accompanied by a snapshot of himself engrossed in a rendered clip from 'Devadoothan,' Malayil unveiled that the painstakingly crafted 4K Atmos version is nearing completion, heralding a new chapter for this beloved classic.

Directors Sibi Malayil and B Unnikrishnan had announced their decision at FEFKA's special convention held in Kochi earlier this week.

Sibi Malayil’s directorial ‘Kotthu’ will hit the cinemas on Friday (Sep 16), and ahead of the release, the veteran filmmaker’s son Joe has penned a note, speaking about what the audience could expect.

Sibi Malayil’s ‘Kotthu’ featuring Asif Ali, Nikhila Vimal, and Roshan Mathew in the lead roles is heading to the cinemas on September 23.

Mollywood actors Asif Ali and Roshan Mathew are teaming up for their latest movie ‘Kotthu’ which is touted to be a political thriller. Apart from the star cast, the fact that the veteran filmmaker Sibi Malayil is donning the director’s cap for the movie has indeed soared the expectation levels for the movie. As the film is finally out in the theatres, let's take a look at what netizens are saying about Asif Ali - Roshan Mathew starrer ‘Kotthu’.