Karunakaran

Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty has resigned as chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy following a government change. His departure creates a vacancy, with names like Jagadish, Salim Kumar, and Prem Kumar reportedly in contention for the leadership role. Pookutty's tenure also saw criticism regarding the IFFK organization.

After a tense 10-day wait and intense internal lobbying, VD Satheesan has been named the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The Congress-led UDF's sweeping victory in the assembly elections triggered a fierce leadership race, with supporters of Satheesan, KC Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala campaigning vigorously. The party high command ultimately made the decision after extensive consultations.

Suriyanur. A. Chandran of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Kulithalai constituency with a margin of 579 votes. He garnered 68138 votes, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate G. Balasubramani came second with 67559 votes.

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Prabhas's romance-comedy 'Darling' has made a triumphant return to theatres in 4K, celebrating 16 years since its debut. The film's re-release saw massive Day 1 collections of Rs 7.59 crore worldwide, becoming the second-highest opening for a Telugu re-release. Fans celebrated with fervor, showcasing Prabhas's enduring star power and the film's lasting appeal.

Tamil film 'Mustafa Mustafa,' starring Sathish and Suresh Ravi, has landed on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run. Directed by Praveen Saravanan, the comedy-drama centers on a TV anchor's pre-wedding crisis involving a compromising video. Friends rally to manage the escalating chaos, promising a fun, albeit predictable, entertainer.

Election campaigns are transforming with AI and digital power. Parties are using advanced technology and professional teams to reach voters. Leaders from the past are being brought back virtually. Digital war rooms are creating content for social media. This shift from traditional methods focuses on engaging young voters. Online reach and real-time messaging are key.

The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, according to the Election Commission of India, with counting scheduled for May 4. The term of the current assembly is set to end on May 23, and the Model Code of Conduct is now in force for the 140-member House, also known as the Kerala Niyamasabha.

Karunakaran marked his debut on big screens as a supporting actor in Sundar C's comedy-drama 'Kalakalappu'. Karunakaran then promoted himself by doing comedy roles and emerged as a popular comedian in the industry. Karunakaran is currently playing a key role in Simbu's political drama 'Maanadu', which is directed by Venkat Prabhu. Now, the latest buzz is that 'Maanadu' actor Karunakaran feels comfortable after minor surgery.

The condition of ailing veteran Congress leader K Karunakaran slightly improved today and doctors decided to partly ease the ventilator support, a medical bulletin said.

MP K Muraleedharan, son of late chief minister and veteran Congress leader K Karunakaran, has said that he would ask the Congress party not to allow creation of unofficial trusts and organizations in the name of the late chief minister.

Veteran Congress leader K. Karunakaran, who was four times chief minister of Kerala, died here Thursday, doctors said. He was 92.

M Karunakaran took charge as the collector of Coimbatore district on Monday. He succeeds Dr P Umanath, who is moving to as joint secretary, finance department.

Union minister Suresh Gopi on Wednesday described former PM Indira Gandhi as the "mother of India" and late Congress Chief Minister K Karunakaran as a "courageous administrator". The BJP leader also called Karnuakaran and Marxist veteran E K Nayanar as his "political gurus". Gopi was speaking to reporters after visiting the memorial of Karunakaran, "Murali Mandiram" located in Punkunnam.

The condition of ailing Congress leader K Karunakaran turned critical on Wednesday and he was put on ventilator support at a hospital here.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: If one was to take seriously the cool attitide Chief Minister A.K. Antony exuded on Wednesday, senior Congress leader and the known Antony-baiter K. Karunakaran, is wasting his energy taunting Antony government.

The Lok Satta Party will field former councillor of Pudukottai municipality M Karunakaran as its candidate in Trichy constituency.

The Supreme Court overturned the lifetime ban imposed on cricketer Santhosh Karunakaran by the Kerala Cricket Association. This decision followed Karunakaran's petition seeking implementation of Lodha Committee reforms in district cricket associations.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Signalling a fresh bout of factional feud in the state Congress, senior leader K Karunakaran on Thursday said he would fight against the "injustice" meted out to the 'I' group in the reconstituted Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).