The Venice Days film festival, celebrating its 20th year, kicks off with a jury led by Joanna Hogg and features the premiere of Cláudia Varejão’s film 'Kora', which tells the poignant stories of refugee women in Portugal. Varejão emphasizes the personal and political dimensions of displacement and societal failure in her work. In the Malayalam film industry, the teaser for 'Kondal', starring Antony Varghese, has been released, promising an action-packed narrative centered around a man returning from the Gulf to face conflicts in a coastal village. Directed by debutant Ajit Mampally, the film highlights intense action sequences, including notable sea fight scenes. Produced by the team behind the hit 'RDX', 'Kondal' is set for release during the Onam festival in 2024. Meanwhile, actress Ayesha Takia addressed online trolls with a confident message on her Instagram, showcasing her resilience to criticism.