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Mammootty, Nayanthara, Dileep: Meet the Malayalam superstars who changed their birth names

Wondering what’s in a name? Everything! Especially in the entertainment industry, a name can either make or break a star's value. For actors, a name has the power to shape their persona in the public ...

Mammootty considered becoming a film director as he feared being phased out of acting after consecutive flops: ‘He even accepted an advance’

Did Malayalam megastar Mammootty really consider becoming a director? Discover the untold story of his near-fame slump and ...