Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 21 (Ians) If Covid took a heavy toll on Malayalam film industry in 2022, 2023 appears to be worse with just four films released in theatres that turned hit, while another 12 films managed to break even, thanks to the Ott release.
As 2023 comes to a close, there will be around 220 Malayalam films released and with just 16 films bringing in the money for the producers, the Producers Association has estimated the total loss will be around Rs 300 crores.
The four films that turned out to be a hit in the theatres are ‘2018’, ‘Kannur Squad’, ‘Rdx’ and ‘Romancham’.
B. Rakesh, Secretary of the Association said things doesn’t augur well for Malayalam film industry according to the collections.
“Just four Malayalam films turned hit when running in the theatres, while 12 others managed to break even, thanks to Ott release,” said Rakesh.
Rakesh points out several reasons for the poor performance, the high...
As 2023 comes to a close, there will be around 220 Malayalam films released and with just 16 films bringing in the money for the producers, the Producers Association has estimated the total loss will be around Rs 300 crores.
The four films that turned out to be a hit in the theatres are ‘2018’, ‘Kannur Squad’, ‘Rdx’ and ‘Romancham’.
B. Rakesh, Secretary of the Association said things doesn’t augur well for Malayalam film industry according to the collections.
“Just four Malayalam films turned hit when running in the theatres, while 12 others managed to break even, thanks to Ott release,” said Rakesh.
Rakesh points out several reasons for the poor performance, the high...
- 12/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
TributeThe actor and entertainer from Kerala passed away on February 22, at the age of 42, from a liver disease.The very mention of Subi Suresh may bring, to those familiar with her onstage work in Kerala, a lot of mirth and laughter. But Subi, the 42-year-old actor and entertainer who passed away on February 22, had begun as a dancer. More than two decades ago, she was discovered during a screen test, as someone with a sense of humour who could evoke easy laughter. She worked her way up through comedy shows, hosting and presenting television programmes, turning an actor in films, and continuing to entertain people on various platforms. Through all of it, she had kept the details of her liver disease under wraps, shocking people in Kerala when the news of her death came on Wednesday morning. “Subi had appeared first as a dancer for a special show of Cinemala...
- 2/22/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Kochi, Feb 22 (Ians) Subi Suresh, one of the most popular faces on television, a famous anchor and film actress Subi Suresh passed away on Wednesday at a private hospital here, according to industry sources.
She had been ailing with liver complications for a while.
The 41-year-old actress was single.
She hit the screen as a mimicry artiste – a rarity among females – and then became a busy TV serial actress. Soon her popularity increased and was known for her charming and pleasing character.
Tiny Tom, another popular actor, said things were moving fast to do a liver transplant surgery and the work for it was going on when she breathed her last.
The TV and film industry is in a state of shock as many of them expressed surprise learning of her ailment.
“I never knew at all that she was carrying this disease and am now told that things turned...
She had been ailing with liver complications for a while.
The 41-year-old actress was single.
She hit the screen as a mimicry artiste – a rarity among females – and then became a busy TV serial actress. Soon her popularity increased and was known for her charming and pleasing character.
Tiny Tom, another popular actor, said things were moving fast to do a liver transplant surgery and the work for it was going on when she breathed her last.
The TV and film industry is in a state of shock as many of them expressed surprise learning of her ailment.
“I never knew at all that she was carrying this disease and am now told that things turned...
- 2/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
MollywoodSources say that the Ranjith film is expected to be an Onam release. Digital NativeIt is only 27 seconds long, the first teaser of the Mohanlal-Ranjith film Drama. Mohanlal has shared it on his Twitter account. DRAമാ Official Teaser#DramaMovie pic.twitter.com/Q4vH95n89K — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) June 30, 2018 He is in a suit, walking with a bag, staring at his key. Suddenly he runs towards a car, hurling the bag in first and then throwing himself into the driver's seat. The camera then focuses on his legs, shooting out of the car, the background music turning comical. Director Ranjith has worked with Mohanlal in several films together before, starting from Ravanaprabhu. Drama, mostly shot in the United Kingdom is touted to be a family entertainer. The first look poster of the film was released a few days ago. The film will see Kaniha playing the female lead. Mohanlal and Kaniha had earlier come together in Ranjith's Spirit. Asha Sharath, Arundhathi Nag, Siddique, Subi Suresh, Niranj, Shalin Zoya, Tini Tom, Baiju and Mythili will form the supporting cast for Drama. Reports are that the star cast also has three directors - Dileesh Pothen, Shyama Prasad and Johny Antony - playing pivotal roles.Niranjan, Anu Sithara, and Jewel Mary have also been roped in. Vinu Thomas is scoring the music and Azhagappan is doing the cinematography for the film. Drama is a joint venture by producers Mk Nassar and Maha Subair and it will be produced under their banners Lilypad Motion Pictures and Varnachithra Good Line Productions respectively. Sources say that it is expected to be an Onam release. Mohanlal’s fans are also gearing up for the release of the Ajoy Varma directorial Neerali, on July 12th. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Amma agrees to emergency executive committee meet, but doesn’t set a date...
- 7/2/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt is reportedly a family entertainer, that would be laced with humour and sentiments.Digital NativeThe shooting of director Ranjith’s upcoming film Drama, with Mohanlal in the lead, has finished in London. From what Mohanlal said in a recent interview, Drama is not an ordinary film. It is something that has never been attempted in the Malayalam film industry so far and therefore would be a treat for his fans and film buffs. Drama, a family entertainer, would be laced adequately with humor and sentiments, we hear. The film features Kaniha, Asha Sharath Arundhathi Nag, Siddique, Subi Suresh, Niranj, Shalin Zoya, Tini Tom, Baiju and Mythili in the supporting cast. Reports are that the cast also has three directors - Dileesh Pothen, Shyama Prasad and Johny Antony – playing pivotal roles. It may be mentioned here that Ranjith’s initial plan was to make a love drama Bilathikatha with Niranj and Anu Sithara playing the lead pair and Mohanlal playing a small role in it. However, this project has been shelved after Mohanlal gave the go ahead for Drama. Ranjith and Mohanlal have worked together in films such as Ravanaprabhu, Chandrolsavam, Rock N’ Roll, Spirit and Loham. Vinu Thomas is scoring the music and Azhagappan is the cinematographer for the film. Drama is jointly produced by Mk Nassar and Maha Subair under their banners Lilypad Motion Pictures and Varnachithra Good Line Productions respectively. Mohanlal is busy with a number of film releases scheduled for this year. His Neerali is slated for release on July 12. The film has been directed by Ajoy Varma with Nadiya playing Mohanlal’s lead pair. The star’s Odiyan is also slotted for release this year. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Dileep's return to Amma shows how little the film body cares about sexual violence...
- 6/25/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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