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Spotlight is on Gopi's 'Lanka'
By Paresh C. Palicha, Indo-Asian News Service

Kochi, March 7 (IANS) It was a dull fortnight especially after the euphoria of the state awards died down. The films that released during this period did not last in theatres even for a week. So the same list continues with a few minor changes.

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The top five Malayalam films are:

1. "Lanka" - Made by young director A.K Sajan, the film stars Suresh Gopi who has tried to do something different and trade circles are gung-ho about it. 

2. "Lion" - Actor Dileep and director Joshy's team seems to have worked out well. This is their second success in a row. The first one was "Runway".

3. "Tanmatra" - Director Blessy has received bouquets and brickbats for depicting Alzheimer's disease in the film. He tackled both with equanimity.

4. "Achanurangatha Veedu" -

5. "Parayam" - The film, starring Jishnu, Madhu Warrier and Bhavana, has been waiting to hit the screen for quite some time. This is the last film from the director duo Anil-Babu team. They went their separate ways after completing the film.

'Mayajalakathil' rules the chart
By Paresh C. Palicha, Indo-Asian News Service

Kochi, March 7 (IANS) A song from "Out Of Syllabus", a film that had a very short life in theatres, has made it to the top of the charts. 

The top five Malayalam songs are:

1. "Mayajalakathil" - Film: "Out Of Syllabus"; Music: Bennet Veetrang; Lyrics: Rafique Ahamed; Singer: Vineeth Sreenivasan. The film may have bombed at the box-office but the audience will remember it for the song.

2. "Sundari Onnu" - Film: "Lion"; Music: Deepak Dev; Lyrics: Kaithapram; Singers: Udit Narayan and Shweta. Music director Deepak Dev and lyricist Kaithapram have become a hit team in recent times. The hit number "Sundari Onnu" is another feather in their cap.

3. "Ozhukukayay" - Film: "Achanurangatha Veedu"; Music: Alex Paul; Lyrics: Vayalar Sharath Chandra Varma; Singers: Reju Joseph and Sujatha. This is a sentimental song with a classical bent, which gives an un-Alex Paul feel.

4. "Chirimanimulla" - Film: "Lion"; Music: Deepak Dev; Lyrics: Kaithapram; Singers: Afsal and Jyotsna. The young singers lend special zest to this song.

5. "Mele Vellithinkal" - Film: "Tanmantra"; Music: Mohan Sithara; Lyrics: Kaithapram; Singers: Karthik and Meenu. This song refuses to go out of the list and the film still remains a topic of discussion.

Veteran Malayalam actor dies in train
Indo-Asian News Service

Kochi (Kerala) March 8 (IANS) Veteran Malayalam actor M.S. Tripunithura, famous for his character roles and his deep voice, died in his sleep in a train at Palakkad Wednesday.

Travelling from Chennai to his hometown here, he was found in an unconscious state in the train at Palakkad railway station by fellow travellers. 

He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. He was 60 and is survived by his wife and three children.

Tripunithura excelled in character roles in Malayalam films and his biggest asset was his baritone. Prior to coming into films, he was a busy drama artist. He also was a popular face of television serials.

He was a scholar in Sanskrit and was a popular speaker in temples and meetings.

'Thanmatra', 'Achuvintae Amma' bag Ujala-Asianet film awards
Indo-Asian News Service

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 (IANS) Popular Malayalam films "Thanmatra" and "Achuvintae Amma" have bagged the top Ujala-Asianet film awards. 

Announcing these here late Saturday, K.P. Mohanan, managing editor of Asianet Television, named "Achuvintae Amma" as the best film. Blessy, who made the Mohanlal starrer "Thanmatra", was named the best director. 

Mohanlal was named best actor for his performances in "Thanmatra" and "Udayananu Tharam".

Meera Jasmine was selected the best actress for "Achuvintae Amma".

Nedumudi Venu was named best supporting actor for "Thanmatra". Meera Vasudev was named best debutant heroine and Arjun Lal the best debutant hero. 

Comedian Jagathy Sreekumar was named for a special jury award and veteran actress Sukumari was picked for Life Time Achievement award for her contribution to Malayalam films in a career spanning nearly five decades. 

A total of 16 awards were announced. The entire cash prize for these awards is Rs.620,000.

The awards would be given away here on March 19.