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&Pictures to air ‘Kung Fu Fighter’ on 17 June
MUMBAI: &Pictures will present its audiences with the second edition of Chiniwood, a perfect blend of pulse racing action and entertainment. With an interesting mantra Bollywood se zyaada masala, Hollywood se zyaada action, Chiniwood presents films starring some of the world’s biggest martial art heroes namely Bruce Lee, Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Tony Jaa amongst others who are fighting it out on &pictures every at 8 pm. This Friday on 17 June, tune-in to the action entertainer Kung Fu Fighter in Hindi at 8 pm.
At the zenith of his stardom, action star Cheng Feng is put to challenge by an American actor Peter who is skilled in real martial arts. Cheng ends up losing much more than the fight and his career starts spiraling downward. Unwilling to give up, Cheng resorts to arduous martial arts training in oblivion. After a year of relentless learning, Cheng returns to reclaim all that’s his. But with Peter, it’s a fight to finish.
Directed by Dragon Chen, Kung Fu Fighter makes for an interesting watch with martial arts techniques and a gripping storyline.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
