New on Amazon Prime this week: ‘Bhramam,’ ‘Justin Bieber: Our World’ and more
The Hindu
The Malayalam remake of 'Andhadhun,' a new documentary on a pop sensation and a pan-Indian biopic are the highlights on the platform this week
This week, Amazon Prime Video debuts the world of Ray Mathews, a blind pianist who finds solace in his music in Brahmam, a Malayalam crime thriller scheduled for launch on October 7. But his musical escapades get laced with mystery as he witnesses the murder of a yesteryear actor and all hell breaks loose. As lies and deceit envelope Ray, he must turn the tables to save his life. is helmed by director Ravi K. Chandran and stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mamta Mohandas and Unni Mukundan.
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From an actress to a politician, this is the story of a woman who ruled the hearts of many. Uncover the life story of the legendary J. Jayalalithaa. Directed by A.L. Vijay, the biopic has a star cast of Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swamy and Nassar. Dive into the journey of a phenomenal woman in the with on October 10.

A vacuum cleaner haunted by a ghost is the kind of one-liner which can draw in a festival audience looking for a little light-hearted fun to fill the time slots available between the “heavier” films which require much closer attention. A useful ghost, the debut feature of Thai filmmaker Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke being screened in the world cinema category at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), even appears so in the initial hour. Until, the film becomes something more, with strong undercurrents of Thailand’s contemporary political history.

Sustainability is not an add-on, but stamped firmly into the process: every piece is biodegradable, waste-free and unembellished, free from glitter or beads. “Products should be sustainable and biodegradable so that our planet is not harmed,” says Anu Elizabeth Alexander, a student of Sishya, Adyar. At a recent exhibition, the stars she made sold the fastest, followed by the small diamonds. “I would like people to know about the process, how it is created, and that it is sustainable,” says Anu. Infanta Leon from Kotturpuram developed an interest in crochet as a teenager. It was a hobbyhorse that evolved into a steed that would help her embark on a journey of identity-shaping creative engagement. She started making Christmas-themed decor two years ago, spurred by a desire to craft safe, eco-friendly toys for children. “With a toddler at home, and my elder child sensitive to synthetic materials, I wanted to create items that were gentle, durable and tactile,” she explains. Her earliest creations were small amigurumi toys which gradually evolved into ornaments that could adorn Christmas trees with warmth and charm.











