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Onam Wishes & New Movie Poster: Mohanlal’s ‘Athimanoharam’ to Release This December!

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Onam Wishes & New Movie Poster: Mohanlal’s ‘Athimanoharam’ to Release This December!

Thiruvananthapuram: Belowned Malayalam actor Mohanlal has wished everyone a very beautiful Onam. The actor shared these wishes through social media. Along with the wishes, Mohanlal also shared the first look poster of his new film ‘Athimanoharam’ for his fans.
​”A very beautiful Onam wishes to everyone ❤️🌸” – Mohanlal wrote on Facebook.


​Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine play the lead roles in the film directed by Tharun Moorthy. The film is based on the moments in the official and personal life of an ordinary police officer. In the poster, Mohanlal can be seen sitting on a bike dressed as a police officer. This has given great excitement to the fans. Ashiq Usman is producing the film. The poster announces that the film will be released in December.

CM V.D. Satheesan’s Strict Stance Causes Major Setback for Reporter TV’s ‘Cabinet Onam’ Event

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CM V.D. Satheesan’s Strict Stance Causes Major Setback for Reporter TV’s ‘Cabinet Onam’ Event

Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant political development, ministers of the Kerala government led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan have withdrawn from Reporter TV’s flagship event, “Cabinet Onam Special.”

The high-profile event, managed by popular media figure Dr. Arun Kumar, was scheduled to be shot at Hyatt Regency, Thiruvananthapuram on 13 th August, immediately following a scheduled state Cabinet meeting.

The unexpected boycott was triggered by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan taking an uncompromising, strict position. The Chief Minister directed his cabinet members not to attend functions organized by Reporter TV, citing serious allegations against its management head, Anto Augustine. Augustine is currently facing allegations of GST fraud related to an initiative involving bringing football legend Lionel Messi to Kerala, as well as multiple legal cases including a high-profile tree-felling scam. Following the Chief Minister’s firm directive, all state ministers unanimously agreed to pull out of the event.

Political observers view this move as a severe blow to Reporter TV’s and Dr. Arun Kumar’s event diplomacy, frustrating the channel management’s attempt to build close ties with the state government to gain leverage over ongoing criminal and financial cases.

Record Breakdown: Supplyco Hits All-Time High Onam Sales of ₹422.17 Crore

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Record Breakdown: Supplyco Hits All-Time High Onam Sales of ₹422.17 Crore

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — The Kerala State Beverages and Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) has script historic sales during the 2026 Onam festive season, clocking an all-time record turnover of ₹422.17 crore. The record-breaking figures account for the 35-day period spanning from July 22 to August 25, 2026.

The impressive revenue breakdown highlights strong consumer demand across both subsidised and non-subsidised retail verticals:
​Subsidised Goods: ₹153.49 crore
​Non-Subsidised Goods: ₹268.89 crore
​This marks a significant leap compared to the 2025 Onam season, which recorded a 35-day total turnover of ₹385.42 crore (₹180.03 crore from subsidised products and ₹205.11 crore from non-subsidised items).

Strategic Pricing Drives Massive Footfall
​The revenue surge was achieved without placing a financial burden on consumers. Supplyco maintained steady prices on 13 essential subsidised items and offered reduced subsidised rates on staples including green gram (cherupayar), black gram (uzhunnu), chickpeas (kadala), cowpea (vanpayar), and toor dal (thuvarapparipp). Additionally, Sabari subsidised coconut oil saw a price drop of ₹20 per liter (a item that alone brought in ₹100 crore during last year’s festive period).

Public turnout surged across the state’s special festive outlets, drawing over 40 lakh shoppers:
​3 Mega Trade Fairs
​11 District Fairs
​126 Assembly Constituency Fairs

The public’s overwhelming reliance on state-run outlets over private retail chains highlights growing trust in market stabilization initiatives during high-demand festive seasons.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ Dominates Onam Box Office: Nivin Pauly Starrer Mints ₹76.40 Crore Worldwide in 4 Days!

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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ Dominates Onam Box Office: Nivin Pauly Starrer Mints ₹76.40 Crore Worldwide in 4 Days!

Kochi: The Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer romantic-comedy Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has taken the box office by storm this Onam season. Helmed by blockbuster director Girish A.D., the feel-good entertainer has emerged as a clear theatrical winner, collecting a massive ₹76.40 Crore worldwide gross in just four days of its release.

According to trade reports, the film earned ₹32.40 Crore gross domestically and a whopping ₹44 Crore from overseas markets. Mounted on a modest budget, the film has already crossed its breakeven mark comfortably and earned the status of a certified Super Hit.

High audience turnout across family and youth demographics during the holiday frame suggests that the movie is on track to enter the prestigious ₹100 Crore Club shortly.

Thudakkam Box Office Report: Vismaya Mohanlal’s Debut Action Thriller Crosses ₹40 Crore Worldwide, Declared a Super Hit!

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Thudakkam Box Office Report: Vismaya Mohanlal’s Debut Action Thriller Crosses ₹40 Crore Worldwide, Declared a Super Hit!

KOCHI: Thudakkam, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas, has emerged as a massive commercial success at the box office. Marking the grand acting debut of Mohanlal’s daughter, Vismaya Mohanlal, alongside Aashish Joe Antony (son of Antony Perumbavoor), the survival action thriller has crossed the ₹40.60 crore mark worldwide.

Made on an estimated budget of ₹15–20 crore, Thudakkam created history on its opening day by recording the highest-ever global opening for a female-led Malayalam movie.

Despite mixed critical reviews, audience appreciation for Vismaya’s martial arts sequences and the high-octane storyline propelled the film to Super Hit status in both domestic and overseas markets.

Why Yash’s Toxic Is Releasing On Wednesday Instead Of Friday ?

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Why Yash’s Toxic Is Releasing On Wednesday Instead Of Friday ?

Bengaluru: The wait for Rocking Star Yash’s highly anticipated magnum opus, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, is finally over as the film hits over 12,000 screens worldwide on Wednesday, August 26. While big-ticket Indian releases traditionally lock in Friday as their primary launchpad, the makers of Toxic have deliberately opted for a mid-week Wednesday release, stirring curiosity among fans and industry insiders alike.

​1. Capitalising on a Massive 5-Day Extended Weekend
​The core strategy driving this decision is maximizing initial theatrical footfalls. By opening on a Wednesday, the producers effectively expand the conventional 3-day opening weekend (Friday to Sunday) into an extended 5-day holiday window. With massive production scale and high financial stakes, an extended weekend gives the film crucial momentum to recover a significant portion of its budget early on.

​2. Dual Government Holidays: Eid-E-Milad & Thiruvonam
​Wednesday, August 26, isn’t a regular working day. It coincides with two major government holidays—Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-E-Milad) and Thiruvonam, the main day of Kerala’s Onam festival. Educational institutions, government offices, and many private organisations remain closed, creating optimal conditions for high theater turnouts, particularly among youth and family audiences.

3. The Evolving Trend in South Indian Cinema
​As film trade analyst Ramesh Bala and producer G. Dhananjayan point out, the strict adherence to Friday releases has evolved in recent years. South Indian big-budget films—across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam industries—frequently schedule premieres around festival windows like Sankranti, Pongal, and Onam regardless of the day of the week.
​Malayalam cinema, for example, often embraces Thursday premieres due to the Middle East weekend starting on Friday, allowing films to capitalize on overseas markets earlier. A Wednesday release, while rare, is strategically deployed when a major public holiday aligns perfectly with the calendar.

4. Instant Social Media & Advance Booking Surge
​In the age of real-time social media reviews and digital advance bookings, strong early word-of-mouth spreads instantly. Securing two extra days before the weekend allows positive buzz to snowball, pushing weekend ticket sales even higher.

With record-breaking advance bookings already recorded, Yash’s Toxic leverages this holiday advantage to set new box office benchmarks across domestic and global markets.

Festive Joy For All: Kerala Govt Allocates ₹2 Lakh for Onam Celebrations in Child Care Homes Via KFC

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Festive Joy For All: Kerala Govt Allocates ₹2 Lakh for Onam Celebrations in Child Care Homes Via KFC

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ensuring that every child experiences the brightness and joy of the harvest festival, the Government of Kerala has sanctioned a special fund of ₹2 lakh for Onam festivities in state child welfare homes.

​Following a request from the Minister for Women and Child Development, Chief Minister directed the funding, which was subsequently released by Umesh Kesavan IAS, Managing Director of Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister.

The financial allocation will directly benefit around 250 children living in 16 state-run care facilities across Kerala. With these funds, officials will organize a traditional Onam feast (Onasadya), outdoor excursions, and movie outings for the children staying at these shelters during the festive season.

Government representatives noted that this initiative aims to create an inclusive environment so that children under state protection feel loved, cherished, and fully integrated into the state’s grandest festival.

Onam Symbolizes Resilience and Unity; Stand Strong Against Hatred: Kerala CM V. D. Satheesan Extends Greetings

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Onam Symbolizes Resilience and Unity; Stand Strong Against Hatred: Kerala CM V. D. Satheesan Extends Greetings

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Extending warm Onam greetings to Malayalis across the globe, Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan highlighted the festival as a grand symbol of togetherness that transcends all barriers of caste and religion.

In his festive message, the Chief Minister emphasized that Onam brings a sense of assurance that people are not alone during times of crisis, providing the confidence needed for survival and recovery. While acknowledging that the distress caused by recent natural disasters has not completely faded, he noted that cultural celebrations help the community regain strength and optimism to move forward.

Highlighting the state administration’s preparedness, CM Satheesan assured that the government has implemented necessary measures to curb price hikes and facilitate smooth, joy-filled celebrations for all families. He also called for strong unity among citizens to counter forces attempting to spread hatred and division in society, stating that harmony is the true essence of Onam.

From Kerala’s Fields to London: S. Mahadevan Thampi’s Malayalam Novel Neelam Gets English Translation Paddy Whisper

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From Kerala’s Fields to London: S. Mahadevan Thampi’s Malayalam Novel Neelam Gets English Translation Paddy Whisper

Kochi : During the festive season of Onam—Kerala’s grand harvest festival—the rich history, folklore, and traditional tales of the state’s paddy fields are taking center stage on the global literary platform. S. Mahadevan Thampi’s acclaimed Malayalam novel Neelam, which unveils the unheard stories of paddy fields spanning from Parassala to Manjeshwaram, has been translated into English under the title Paddy Whisper.

The UK edition of this big-canvas novel has been published globally by the UK-based publisher Legend Times, while the Asian edition is brought out by Konark Publishers, New Delhi. Renowned translator Radhika P. Menon rendered the book into English. This release follows the success of Thampi’s previous works, Muthusoothra and Weeping Needle, which gained significant attention among English readers when published by Legend Times last year.

Paddy Whisper presents a vast anthology of stories hidden within Kerala’s fields. The novel crafts a mesmerizing world built around the powerful characters, struggles, and myths rooted in the soil.
​Beyond folklore, the novel captures the political and non-political landscapes of a bygone era in Kerala, reflecting themes of slavery, freedom, British colonial invasion, and submission to royal rule. It also explores power, greed, love, and desire through distinct artistic expressions. Translator Radhika P. Menon has been widely praised for brilliantly transferring the work’s thematic uniqueness, narrative novelty, poetic prose, and cultural essence to global readers.

Record-Breaking Onam Sales: Supplyco Generates ₹391.75 Crore Turnover in 33 Days

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Record-Breaking Onam Sales: Supplyco Generates ₹391.75 Crore Turnover in 33 Days

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Demonstrating historic public footfall ahead of Onam, Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) has achieved a revenue of ₹391.75 crore within just 33 days. According to official figures recorded up to August 24 afternoon, the sales turnover from August 1 alone touched ₹320 crore.

The figures significantly eclipse the previous year’s performance. During the last Onam season, Supplyco registered a total turnover of ₹385 crore across 35 days (August 1 to September 4). Unprecedented rush at both standard Supplyco outlets and dedicated Onam Fairs propelled this year’s figures beyond ₹391 crore in a shorter timeframe.

District-level trade fairs across the state contributed ₹4.65 crore to the overall sales, led by major venues in Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Ernakulam. The Mega Trade Fair in Thiruvananthapuram alone brought in ₹81 lakh in sales revenue.

To accommodate last-minute festival shoppers, Supplyco outlets and special Onam fairs remain operational today on Uthradam (August 25).

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