Editorial Policy - Simply Mollywood

Last Updated: April 2026 | simplymollywood.com

This Editorial Policy governs all content published on Simply Mollywood (simplymollywood.com). It reflects our commitment to accurate, fair, transparent, and independently verified journalism about the Malayalam film industry. This policy is written in alignment with Google News publisher guidelines and internationally recognised journalistic standards.

1. Editorial Independence

Simply Mollywood operates with full editorial independence. No advertiser, sponsor, business partner, investor, or external party influences our editorial decisions, story selection, or angle of coverage. Commercial relationships are handled by a separate business function and are never communicated to the editorial team in a manner that could compromise news judgement.

Our editors and writers do not accept gifts, payments, or incentives from individuals or organisations they cover. Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed to the editorial team and managed appropriately.

2. Original Reporting and Attribution

Simply Mollywood prioritises original reporting. We do not copy-paste press releases or republish content from other publications without independent verification and original editorial contribution. When we cite, aggregate, or build upon reporting from other outlets, we clearly attribute the original source with a direct link.

Plagiarism in any form — including the reproduction of another outlet’s exclusive reporting without credit — is strictly contrary to our editorial standards and is subject to immediate editorial review.

3. Accuracy and Verification Standards

Every factual claim published on Simply Mollywood is supported by at least one of the following:

A verified official statement, press release, or announcement from a production house, studio, or talent management
A statement from a named, on-the-record source
Verified social media posts from confirmed accounts of public figures
Box office data sourced from recognised trade reporting bodies
Cross-referenced reporting from at least two independent credible outlets

Unverified claims, unconfirmed reports, or social media speculation are clearly labelled as ‘Unconfirmed’, ‘Rumour’, or ‘Developing Story’ and are never presented as established facts.

4. AI-Generated Content Policy

Simply Mollywood does not publish AI-generated news articles as original editorial content. Artificial intelligence tools may be used internally to assist with research, translation, or headline brainstorming, but all published content is substantially written, reviewed, and verified by a human editor or journalist.

Any content that relies on AI assistance is reviewed for accuracy, tone, and factual integrity before publication. We do not use AI to fabricate quotes, generate sources, or produce synthetic news content.

5. Bylines and Author Accountability

Every article published on Simply Mollywood carries a byline identifying the author. Anonymous or staff-bylined articles are reserved for exceptional circumstances and are subject to editorial approval. Each author maintains a public profile page on the website that includes their name, brief biography, areas of expertise, and a full archive of their published work.

6. Fairness and the Right of Reply

When publishing stories that contain allegations, criticism, or potentially damaging claims about an individual or organisation, Simply Mollywood makes reasonable effort to contact the relevant party and offer an opportunity to respond before publication. Where a response is received, it is included in the article. Where a party declines to comment or does not respond within a reasonable timeframe, this is clearly noted in the article.

7. Opinion, Analysis, and Satire

Opinion columns, editorial commentary, and analytical pieces are clearly distinguished from factual news reporting through appropriate labelling such as ‘Opinion’, ‘Analysis’, or ‘Commentary’. Satirical content, when published, is clearly marked as satire to prevent misinterpretation. Opinion pieces represent the views of the individual writer and not the editorial position of Simply Mollywood as a publication.

8. Sponsored Content and Native Advertising

All paid, sponsored, or branded content is clearly labelled with the designation ‘Sponsored’, ‘Paid Partnership’, or ‘Advertisement’ at the top of the article. Sponsored content is produced by our commercial team and does not go through the same editorial pipeline as news content. Readers can easily distinguish between commercial content and editorial journalism at a glance.

9. Conflict of Interest

Simply Mollywood writers and editors disclose any personal, financial, or professional relationships with individuals or organisations they are assigned to cover. A writer with a potential conflict of interest is reassigned from that story at editorial discretion. This applies to relationships with film production companies, PR agencies, talent managers, and advertising clients.

10. Corrections and Updates

Factual errors are corrected promptly and transparently. See our separate Corrections Policy for full details. Updates to developing stories are appended to the original article with a clear ‘Updated’ timestamp. Material changes to an article after publication are disclosed at the top of the article.

Editorial Complaints

Readers who believe any article violates this Editorial Policy are welcome to write to [email protected]. We aim to acknowledge all complaints within 48 hours and resolve them within 7 working days.