Kaviyoor Ponnamma

Avatharam is an action thriller directing by Joshiy starring Dileep in the lead role. The film is set in the backdrop of the Kochi underworld and deals with the life of Madhavan, a common man from a village. His life changes when he moves to Kochi to make a living. He finds it difficult to adjust to the life in the city and gets into trouble after getting involved with the underworld.

10 Lessons In Film is a multilingual DVD pilot project and research-based pilot program comprising a series of in depth-interviews with some of the world's foremost film personalities. This project is an initiative of the International Association of Film and Television Schools (CILECT) and it was co-financed by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). The project also benefited from the support of RITS, Erasmushoge school Brussel (Belgium), The Puttnam School of Film, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore, the Griffith Film School, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane (Australia), The National Film and Television School, Beaconsfeld (UK), and the Centro Sperimentale Di Cinematografia, Rome (Italy). The interviews were done by the students of the above mentioned schools and Professor Herman Van Eyken, Project Chair and Curator of 10 Lessons In Film, and presently head of Griffith Film School, Queensland College of Art. The objective of these interviews is to bring some insight on filmmaking from professionals working in the sector. Through this series, they share their experiences in order to provide some food for thought for the next generation of film professionals. —Herman Van Eyken

Written and directed by Blessy, Calcutta News (2008) is a Malayalam romantic drama, that deals with the issue of trafficking of women and how a middle class girl from Kerela gets trapped into the viscious circle. Though a film made on regular lines of cinematography, it still falls safe in the hands of viewership.

Sudheendran, who doesn't have a registered job runs his household by doing odd jobs in his village. But chaos strikes when he falls for Sathi, Unni's daughter and his childhood friend.

Puramanayil Chandran is forced to go to Abu Dhabi to earn and pay his late father's debts. His life changes when he falls in love with Indira and starts getting threats from her ex-husband. Mampazhaakalam centers on the life of the eldest son (Mohanlal) of a family who goes to the Gulf , after his father commits suicide on being cheated by evildoers. He returns home to regain the good times. At the end of the travails of the hero, it is once again 'Mampazhaakalam' ('spring time') in his life. —Anonymous

Though a lawyer by profession, Raghunandan Menon (Suresh Gopi) finds happiness in farming. He leads a happy life along with his family consisting of mother (Kaviyoor Ponnamma), elder brother, and his family. Raghunandan's fiancee Lekha (Suvarna Mathew) is a research student in literature. One night, on a usual walk through his farm, Raghu saves a severely wounded girl (Geetha]). On the next morning, she introduces herself as Sethulakshmi and informs him that she was brutally raped by gang of men, who later dumped her. Raghu offers her shelter in his farmhouse for next couple of days. Lekha, who happened to make a surprise visit finds Sethu in the farmhouse, whom she mistakes to be having an affair with Raghu. His explanations fail to convince her. Up on knowing about a girl staying at the farmhouse, Harinandan Menon (Lalu Alex), the elder brother, who is also a senior police officer arrives at the farmhouse. He is shocked to see Sethulakshmi and returns suddenly without saying anything. Sethu explains Raghu that Hari was one among those men who raped her. On reaching home to know more about the incident, Hari confesses of his mistake and tries to justify that he was in an inebriated condition. But Raghu is adamant of giving justice to Sethu. Raghu in attempt of bringing justice to Sethu faces severe opposition from within his house including his mom, fiancee and sister-in law. Upon knowing that Sethu is a rape victim, Madhavan (Ravi Vallathol) her fiance shows his unwillingness to accept her. In order to give a new life to her, Raghu marries Sethu and brings her to his house. But at home, he is asked by his sister-in law (Chithra) not to bring Sethu inside. Raghu takes Sethu and drives away.

Srikrishnan and his best friend, Manickam falls in love with the same girl, a village performer, Srikrishnan turns out more intent on having her for himself. Manickam (Mohanlal) is the manservant/best friend of Srikrishnan (Venu). On a trip together, they get saddled with a village performer Karuthambi (Shobhana) and her uncle. Both men fall in love with her, Srikrishnan turns out more intent on having her for himself and decides to make life somewhat difficult for Manickam. —Joyojeet Pal

Ravishankar, a journalist suffering from blood cancer, falls into depression and loses all hopes of living. However, his life changes for the better when he meets a doctor friend. Mammootty plays journalist Ravishankar, a victim of blood cancer. He becomes hugely disappointed and loses all hope in life after learning of his disease and the eventual fate that awaits him. Hence he comes up with an unusual proposal for his wife Malini (Gauthami) and their friend Rajendran (Manoj K Jayan). Ravi then goes back to his village and stays with his childhood sweetheart, Durga (Shanthii Krishna) who starts taking care of him.NLNLA sudden reversal of fate leads to unforeseen events where Ravi Shankar realizes that sometimes death holds more value than life. Watch the full movie, Sukrutham, only on Eros Now.

Looking at Anandan's passion for music, a famous singer decides to teach him. However, their relationship turns sour when Anandan falls in love with the singer's daughter.

Nanda happiness is short lived as her fiance dies in an accident. However, a ray of hope strikes through the gloom as she meets the twin brother of him. Nanda (Revathi) is in love with a successful architect Narendaran (Mohan Lal), both of whom are living in Bangalore. They get engaged and are all set to marry when tragedy strikes. While they are talking on top of a construction building, Narendran accidentally slips and falls down, dying instantly. Depressed Nanda escorts Narendran's corpse to his homeland in Kerala. To her surprise she sees Narendran's twin brother Krishnan Unni (Mohan Lal), who looks exactly like Narendran. She thinks Narendran is not dead and everyone is trying to fool her. Narendran's parents want Nanda to marry Unni but he is already in love with Bhadra (Shobana). Bhadra tries to commit suicide and this shakes Nanda, Bhadra's dear friend, and Unni. Not wanting to be a burden on anyone and truly missing Narendran, Nanda commits suicide. Narendran's ghost, moments before Nanda's suicide, tells Unni that he is going to take Nanda with him to heaven since he really needs her, even in death. Unni is unsure if he just had an illusion, but to the viewers, it shown that Narendran's ghost was present and actually talking to Unni. —Ajeesh Sivadas

A poor man gets a chance to turn his life when his wealthy employer's terminally ill daughter decides to marry him.

Elsamma, who is from a rich family, and Johnson, an orphan, fall in love with each other. However, their lives take a turn when Elsamma's father goes against their relationship.

The sequel to the 1989 classic hit and critically acclaimed Kireedam ("The Crown"), Chenkol ("The Sceptre") deals with the protagonist Sethumadhavan (Mohanlal) who is released from prison after serving time for the murder of the notorious criminal Keerikadan Jose.

A newly married couple rent a house and begin to stay there. But they are in constant fear that their relatives might come looking for them as they had married against their wishes.

Viswanathan is a famous social activist who works for the welfare of the people. However, a corrupt businessman tries to trap him with the help of an innocent police officer.

Raghavan hates singers as he had witnessed a terrible life being a son of a classical singer. Raghavan's son faces many challenges where he shows his interest towards music.

Raman and Gopi are brothers who are both extremely talented singers. When Raman squanders his life with alcoholism, Gopi takes up his role on stage instead.

A satire on contemporary Kerala politics where brothers turn local leaders of rival parties, leading to distress for their aged and once-proud parents.

A debt-ridden man's plan of turning in a group of smugglers for a monetary reward goes awry as they pursue him in revenge.

Abdullah, a qawwali singer, is hired by a royal family to assassinate the family head. He infiltrates the palace as a Brahmin classical singer but will he succeed?

Be When kanambu kuttappan diagnosed with a communicable disease, started a mysterious business with varattu vaasu to overcome the financial crisis, which ended up on a nail biting thriller.

Four young men are enamored by Maya, their next-door neighbor. However, she is in town to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of her brother.

Vinayan is a rich businessman who always cares for others and lives for his family. However, he struggles when his wife leaves him for accusing her of being infertile.

Sethu wants to be a policeman like his father but things change when he gets involved in a brawl. The consequences lead his father to worry Sethu is going down the wrong path.

Unni, a young man, comes home for a long leave. However, his housemaid who is a teenager, develops a secret liking towards him that torments her.

The original, epic cinematic adaptation of Adi Shankaracharya's legend. In 8th century Kerala, a mystical Hindu boy grows beyond his childhood adversity to become one of the greatest saints the world has ever known.

Savithrikkutty, eldest daughter of an aged poor Nambuthiri Brahmin is married off to an aged widower (a priest) of the same caste. The new family where she is received comprises two other members, Appu (the man's son who is just a boy) and Amminiyamma. Amminiyamma's son is working in a distant place. Until Savithri's arrival she was the sole helper of the widower. The age disparity between the man and Savithri causes their sexual life to be without colors. The man soon engages himself in temple matters and the woman, finding no better way to kill her time plays with the man's kid and does her chores without charm. One day a young man named Aravindan comes to his ancestral house in the village. On his way he meets aged people who stare at him as if they never have seen a young man lately. His uncle, Kizhakkethil Raman Menon receives him cordially who reminisces his (Menon's) valiant efforts at a time when his elders would frown upon education, to send his sister, Aravindan's mother, to her studies in the city. However we come to know that city culture has destroyed her soft sides and that she now lives an unorganized life of an addict to intoxicants. Meanwhile, Appu, the boy-child of the priest, easily makes friends with his new wife Savithri. Appu's strange behaviors and restlessness, though he is just a boy compels us to wonder if he really is the priest's son. Amminiyamma's comments regarding the boy's behavior, though not seriously strengthens the doubt. Strong child-mother affection develops between Appu and his stepmother Savithri. On some day, at a ritual performance, Aravindan and Savithri encounters each other for the first time. Aravindan, basically of a wandering nature does nothing significant after his arrival to the village. He then meets Savithri and their relationship develops sooner as the two can easily associate with one another's sorry lives.

An ancient temple is neglected to ruins and is tended only by the Velichappadu 'village oracle'. When the priest goes on leave, a young man takes up his job and forms a relationship with Velichappadu's daughter.

Thoma, a villager in a humble town, tries against all odds and challenges to fulfill his dream of marrying his daughter to a noble and prosperous family.