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News Papers - Dozens of newspapers are published in Kerala; they are printed in nine major languages.[1] The principal languages of publication are Malayalam and English. The most widely circulating Malayalam-language newspapers include Mathrubhumi, Malayala Manorama, Deepika, Kerala Kaumudi, and Desabhimani. Among major Malayalam periodicals are India Today Malayalam, Chithrabhumi, Kanyaka, and Bhashaposhini. Television - Doordarshan is the state-owned television broadcaster. Multi system operators provide a mix of Malayalam, English, and international channels via cable television. Kairali TV, Manorama News (MM TV) and Asianet are among the Malayalam-language channels that compete with the major national channels. All India Radio, the national radio service, reaches much of Kerala via its Thiruvananthapuram 'A' Malayalam-language broadcaster. BSNL, Reliance Infocomm, Tata Indicom,Idea,Hutch and Airtel compete to provide cellular phone services. Broadband internet is available in selected towns and cities and is provided by the state-run Kerala Telecommunications (which is run by BSNL) and by other private companies. Dial-up access is provided throughout the state by BSNL and other providers. Film - A substantial Malayalam film industry effectively competes against both Bollywood and Hollywood. Television (especially "mega serials" and cartoons) and the Internet have affected Keralite culture. Yet Keralites maintain high rates of newspaper and magazine subscriptions; 50% spend an average of about seven hours a week reading novels and other books. A sizeable "people's science" movement has taken root in the state, and such activities as writers' cooperatives are becoming increasingly common. Radio - In Kerala, Radio had a very vital role in communication. After AIR Malayalee audiences hear a new genre of radios. Radio Alakal, the First Community radio ,started in Trivandrum. Kerala's First private FM Radio started In Calicut, followed by Trichur. Click Here to Listen to Live Radio Malayalam cinema refers to films made in the Indian state of Kerala in Malayalam language. It forms a significant component of Indian cinema. Malayalam cinema remains the most popular medium of entertainment of the people of Kerala. Malayalam cinema is known for its socialistic leanings and it is one of the most realistic of Indian film industries. Malayalam cinema which occasionally makes box office success out of films without any commercial formulas, has been considered at a different league from the Bollywood.
PHOTO GALLERY OF MALAYALAM MOVIE STARS - Under Development
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