Mohanlal, the Malayalam superstar, is gearing up for two highly ambitious films — Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Malaikottai Vaaliban and Jeethu Joseph’s Neru. Both films have generated significant buzz among the fans and the media, as they promise to showcase different facets of the actor’s versatility and charisma.
Malaikottai Vaaliban, which translates to ‘Hero of Malaikottai’, is a period action film co-produced and directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, who is known for his experimental and acclaimed films like Angamaly Diaries, Ee.Ma.Yau, and Jallikattu. The film marks the first collaboration between Pellissery and Mohanlal, who plays the role of a wrestler in the film. The film also features Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Danish Sait, Manikandan R. Achari, and Hariprashanth Varma in pivotal roles. The film has been shot in various locations in Rajasthan, Chennai, and Pondicherry, with a lavish budget and a grand scale. The film’s music has been composed by Prashant Pillai,...
Malaikottai Vaaliban, which translates to ‘Hero of Malaikottai’, is a period action film co-produced and directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, who is known for his experimental and acclaimed films like Angamaly Diaries, Ee.Ma.Yau, and Jallikattu. The film marks the first collaboration between Pellissery and Mohanlal, who plays the role of a wrestler in the film. The film also features Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Danish Sait, Manikandan R. Achari, and Hariprashanth Varma in pivotal roles. The film has been shot in various locations in Rajasthan, Chennai, and Pondicherry, with a lavish budget and a grand scale. The film’s music has been composed by Prashant Pillai,...
- 9/15/2023
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MollywoodMalayalam cinema has seen a revival of sorts when it comes to cop dramas. Tnm brings you a list of recently released films in the genre.Tnm StaffFacebookIntense police procedurals, genre-bending thrillers, gripping murder mysteries – Mollywood has delivered a variety of cop dramas. Following the massive success of last year’s neo-noir thriller Nayattu, a number of films featuring headliners as cops have released in 2021 and 2022. Although older Malayalam cop dramas like Mammootty’s Inspector Balram, Mohanlal’s Mukham and Suresh Gopi’s Commissioner, among others, have remained popular for decades, Malayalam cinema has seen a revival of sorts when it comes to the genre, with films like Cold Case, Salute, Kuttavum Sikshayum and more. We bring to you a list of recently released films in the genre. Salute: This slow-burn police procedural features Dulquer Salmaan as Aravind, a Sub Inspector who is investigating an infamous double murder. Faced with...
- 6/3/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
ReviewThe murder mystery revolves around 11 friends and a strange game they play with their phones out on the table.CrisPerhaps Kr Krishnakumar, the scriptwriter, was preparing us for the murder ahead when he introduces 11 people as a set of annoyingly superficial friends in 12th Man, the new thriller from the Jeethu Joseph-Mohanlal team. Why else would a bunch of grownups have such lousy conversations, passing on a secret like kindergarteners and generally making the accidental viewer squirm? Either the writer never paid attention when friends had conversations around him or else he wanted us to see how absurd this gang of people he had to write about were. Just so there is no surprise when one of them dies and all the others become suspects. There is of course the twelfth man, the stranger, coming into their midst, making things slightly interesting. Mohanlal, unsurprisingly, is the stranger at the resort...
- 5/20/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodMohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph had teamed up earlier for the successful ‘Drishyam’ franchise. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of actor Mohanlal’s upcoming film 12th Man was unveiled on May 3. Following the massive success of the Drishyam franchise, director Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal have teamed up for 12th Man. The trailer begins with eleven friends who met each other during their days in college, catching up with each other in a reunion of sorts. They decide to go on a trip. It is during their stay that they are introduced to Mohanlal’s character, who does not seem to be related to the group but mentions that he would like to join as the 12th Man. In the subsequent scene, we see how someone falling down at the viewpoint, invokes suspicion. Towards the end of the trailer, the audience hears the dialogue, “Everyone has two secrets. One, you like to hide and two,...
- 5/3/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodApart from Mohanlal, the cast of ‘12th Man’ also includes actors Unni Mukundan, Saiju Kurup, and Anusree, among others.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of Mollywood star Mohanlal’s upcoming film 12th Man, which is helmed by Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph, was unveiled on April 27. The teaser hints at a dark thriller. Apart from Mohanlal, the cast also includes actors Unni Mukundan, Saiju Kurup, Anusree, Anu Sithara, Priyanka Nair, Anu Mohan, Rahul Madhav, Leona Lishoy, Chandunath, and Aditi Ravi, among others. “Everyone has three lives. A public life, a private life, and a secret life,” the lines in the teaser read. The film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. It has screenplay by Kr Krishnakumar, while Satheesh Kurup is on board as the cinematographer for the project. Anil Johnson has been roped in as the music composer. 12th Man has editing by Vinayak. The film is...
- 4/27/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodAfter Catherine Tresa announced her opting out of the project, rumours suggest that Prayaga Martin may have bagged the lead female role.Digital NativeFile PhotoSouth Indian actor Catherine Tresa was reportedly all set to play the female lead in the upcoming Balakrishna starrer, tentatively titled as Nbk 106. However, she later opted out of the project. After she left, filmmakers were on the lookout for a suitable heroine. Since the project was announced a few months ago, the question of who would play the female lead was widely speculated. Now, reports have emerged that Prayaga Martin might have bagged the role. It is rumoured that she may be seen as an Ias officer in the film, but this is not yet confirmed. Nbk 106 is directed by Boyapati Srinivas. This will be the third time that the director and the Telugu star N Balakrishna will be working together, after the hit movies Simha and Legend.
- 10/28/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe Manju Warrier starrer was directed by Rosshan Andrrews based on a story by Unni R.Digital NativeA few days ago, reports surfaced that the Malayalam film Prathi Poovankozhi will be remade in multiple languages. And now, it has been confirmed that ace Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor has the remake and dubbing rights of this film in all languages. The Manju Warrier starrer, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, released last year. The film also had Anusree, Rosshan Andrrews (making his acting debut), Saiju Kurup, Grace Antony, Alencier Ley Lopez, Sp Sreekumar, Divya Prabha, Sekhar Menon, Chali Pala, and others forming the supporting cast. Gokulam Gopalan bankrolled the film under his banner. The technical crew of this film included Unni R, who has written it, G Balamurgan for cinematography, Jyotish Shankar for art direction and Gopi Sunder for music. Prathi Poovankozhi tells the story of a woman who is molested in a...
- 10/13/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
FilmThe film was directed by Rosshan Andrrews who also made his acting debut in it by playing the antagonist.Digital NativeManju Warrier starrer Prathi Poovankozhi, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, will reportedly be remade in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. Sources in the know say that the deal has been sealed for the Kannada and Telugu remakes and talks are on for the remake in Hindi and Tamil. The film that released last year showed the revenge of a woman against a man who assaults her on a moving bus. Rosshan Andrrews, the director, made his acting debut with the film, playing the antagonist. The film was based on a story by Unni R. Other actors in the film included Anusree, Saiju Kurup, Grace Antony, Alencier Ley Lopez, Sp Sreekumar, Divya Prabha, Sekhar Menon and Chali Pala. Gokulam Gopalan bankrolled the film under his banner. The technical crew of this film included G Balamurgan for cinematography,...
- 10/10/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be written by Syam Pushkaran. Tnm StaffThree years after his classic film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, actor-director Dileesh Pothan is going to make his third, titled Joji. The film, says the tagline of the black and red title poster, is inspired from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. As in his previous two films, Fahadh Faasil will play the lead. Not just Fahadh. Syam Pushkaran, the man who wrote the first film that Dileesh directed – Maheshinte Prathikaram – is on the team. So is Shyju Khalid, the cinematographer. The film will be a production of Bhavana Studios, partnered by Dileesh, Fahadh and Syam. Their last work was the critically acclaimed Kumbalangi Nights. Happy to announce, “Joji” Excited to team up again with Dileesh Pothan & Syam Pushkaran. Produced by Bhavana Studios in... Posted by Fahadh Faasil on Friday, October 2, 2020 “Joji is inspired from the epic play of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It’s a...
- 10/3/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodPranav made his debut as a child star with 'Onnaman', where he played the younger version of his father Mohanlal's character.Tnm StaffImage credit: Instagram / mohanlal_pranav_fanzzPranav Mohanlal, son of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, turned 30 on Monday. Wishing the young actor, his father posted photographs of the two of them together from the past as well as the present. The pictures have delighted fans who have also wished the young actor. Pranav set foot in Malayalam cinema as a child artist in the movie Onnaman. The film starred Mohanal in the lead and Pranav played his younger self in the film. The photo, a then-and-now collage of the father-son duo, includes a picture of Mohanlal carrying Pranav when he was a baby and placing a kiss on his head. The other photo is the two of them as adults. Sharing the photo on Facebook and Instagram, Mohanlal wrote, “My...
- 7/13/2020
- by Neethu
- The News Minute
ReviewRosshan Andrrews manages to convey the seriousness of sexual harassment but the execution is less than satisfactory, with most scenes appearing staged.CrisWhen the lights came on in the theatre for the intermission, someone commented that it appears Rosshan Andrrews has not realised that 10 years have passed and you don’t make movies like this anymore. It is Prathi Poovan Kozhi’s first day at the theatres. Director Rosshan has once again collaborated with Manju Warrier, the actor he brought back to cinema five years ago, after her long hiatus. The movie with its obvious title – kozhi is Malayalam slang for sexual harassers – tries to address the very serious subject of harassment of women in public places such as buses and the attitude of most people that such acts should be ignored. While Rosshan manages to convey the seriousness of the topic through Unni R’s script, the execution is less than satisfactory,...
- 12/20/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodFahadh Faasil’s ‘Trance’ and Mohanlal’s ‘Big Brother’ have been postponed to next year.Tnm StaffThere should have been two more big names on the list, but with some producers choosing to postpone, the Christmas Malayalam releases (on December 20) have come down to four important ones. As of now Fahadh Faasil’s Trance and Mohanlal’s Big Brother are expected to release next year. Prathi Poovankozhy: Literally, the title translates to ‘The accused is a rooster’, but there’s more to the film than that. Actor Manju Warrier has joined hands with director Rosshan Andrrews, who had brought her back to acting after a gap of 14 years, with the film How old are you. Manju plays a saleswoman, and from the trailer, she's a very bold character. A crime has happened and the police are on the case, with actor Saiju Kurup playing the cop. Anusree and Alencier play Manju’s mates.
- 12/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, which is directed by Ranjeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V, is being produced by Jiss Toms Movies.Digital NativeDigital Native It was revealed a few weeks ago that Manju Warrier and Sunny Wayne will be teaming up for a film. Now we have the update that this film officially went on the floors in Thiruvananthapuram with the Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Ak Balan gracing the event as its chief guest. Touted to be a horror thriller, the film is scripted by Anil Kumar and Abhaya Kumar. Besides Manju Wariier and Sunny Wayne, the film will also have Alencier Ley Lopez in a major role. The film, which is directed by Ranjeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V, is being produced by Jiss Toms Movies. Manju Warrier’s next film to hit the marquee will be Prathi Poovankozhi, which is slated for release on December 20. Prathi Poovankozhi, directed by Roshan Andrews,...
- 12/12/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is reportedly a police drama and Dulquer will be playing a cop.Digital NativeDulquer Salmaan and director Rosshan Andrrews are all set to team up for a new project and we hear that it will start rolling in April. The groundwork for this film is on and in the meantime, both the star and the director are busy with their respective assignments. Noted writer duo Bobby – Sanjay will be scripting the Dulquer Salmaan starrer. An interesting detail that has surfaced about this film is that it is a cop drama and Dulquer will be seen donning the khaki. Details about the rest of the cast and crew of this project are expected to be out once things are finalised. Meanwhile, Rosshan Andrrews’s Prathi Poovankozhi is getting ready for release. It was revealed some time ago that the director will be making his debut as an actor with this film,...
- 12/3/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by Rosshan Andrrews, who brought Manju back to acting through his 2014 film ‘How Old Are You’.Tnm StaffReminding you of one of her older performances as the bold Bhadra in Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu, actor Manju Warrier appears to play another courageous young woman in a crisis in Prathi Poovenkozhi. The trailer that released on Sunday morning begins with her saying, “I am scared too, but I can’t just sit back doing nothing.” Director Rosshan Andrrews, who brought the star back to acting after a gap of 14 years, is the director of Prathi Poovenkozhi (The accused is a rooster). In the trailer, Manju Warrier appears to play a saleswoman in the backdrop of a crime. Saiju Kurup plays the cop, Anusree a friend, and Alencier another close acquaintance. A few days ago, it was revealed that Rosshan would make his acting debut with the film, and...
- 12/1/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe two actors have not worked together before. Digital NativeEarlier this month, there were reports that megastar Mammootty will be working with debut director Jofin T Chacko in a film that has not been titled yet. Sources in the know say that it is a thriller that has impressed the star so much that he allotted dates for it pushing back other projects in the pipeline. The shooting is scheduled to begin next month. Anto Joseph will be bankrolling the film under his banner. According to the latest reports about this yet to be titled film, we hear that Manju Warrier has been signed up to play a crucial role in it. Now, this is certainly big news as the two stars have never before shared screen space in their careers despite being in the industry for a long time. Mammootty’s next film release will be Mamangam on December 12. Mamangam,...
- 11/29/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirector Rosshan Andrrews is making his acting debut in the film that he is directing with Manju Warrier in the lead. Digital NativeIt was revealed some time ago that director Rosshan Andrrews will be making his debut as an actor in his film Prathi Poovankozhi. While there are various speculations about the character that he plays in the film, his character intro poster has just been unveiled by actor Mammootty on Facebook. Mammootty wrote: “Actor Rosshan Andrrews in "Prathi Poovan Kozhi" Best wishes to entire team.” The poster shows the film’s lead actor Manju Warrier looking at a broken piece of mirror and watching the reflection of Rosshan’s face, a palm over his mouth. Reports have it that the director was looking for a suitable actor for the role but nothing worked out favourably following which he decided to don the greasepaint himself. It may be noted here...
- 11/26/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt features a feisty looking Manju Warrier with three cocks masking her face partially. Digital NativeThe first look poster of Manju Warrier’s Prathi Poovankozhi is out online! The poster was unveiled by Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and is going viral among the movie buffs. It features a feisty looking Manju Warrier with three cocks masking her face partially. Rosshan Andrrews is directing the film with Gokulam Gopalan bankrolling it under his banner. The technical crew of this film includes Unni R, who has written it, G Balamurgan for cinematography, Jyotish Shankar for art direction and Gopi Sunder for music. Manju Warrier is playing the main role in Prathi Poovankozhi. Interestingly, the actor’s comeback film, How Old Are You? was directed by Rosshan Andrrews. Prathi Poovankozhi is based on Unni R’s short story with the same title. In the film, Manju Warrier will be playing a salesgirl working in a textile shop.
- 11/21/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodReports suggest that writer Unni R is scripting the film and the shooting will begin this September.Digital NativeBasking in the success of his last film Kayamkulam Kochunni, director Rosshan Andrrews is back with his next. There are reports that his next film will have Joju George, Manju Warrier and Anusree playing the lead roles. If everything goes as planned, the shooting for this yet-to-be-titled film will be commencing from the first week of September. Unni R is scripting the film. Rosshan and Unni R are also teaming up for the first time. Most of Rosshan’s films before this were scripted by brothers Bobby and Sanjay. His first film Udayananu Tharam was however written by actor-writer Sreenivasan and the 2009 film Ividam Swargamanu by James Albert. The new film will be the second outing for Manju Warrier and Rosshan, who have previously worked together for Malayalam film How old are you,...
- 8/16/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is a romantic comedy with Gokul Suresh, Anusree and Prayaga Martin in the lead. Digital NativeTovino Thomas released the first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Ulta. The colorful poster features the film’s lead actors of the film Gokul Suresh, Anusree, Prayaga Martin and Ramesh Pisharody. The film also has Renji Panicker, Shanthi Krishna, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Siddique and Kpac Lalitha in supporting roles. Ulta is directed by popular scriptwriter Suresh Poduval, who is making his directorial debut with this film. Gopi Sundar and Sudarsan are composing music for this film with Prakash Velayudhan cranking the camera and Shameer Muhammed in charge of editing. The film is produced by Dr Subash Cipy under the production banner Cipy Creative Works Pvt. Ltd. According to reports, Ulta is touted to be a romantic comedy that revolves around the characters of Gokul Suresh, Anusree and Prayaga Martin. Apparently, Anusree and...
- 6/7/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodJagapathi Babu was last seen in the Malayalam movie 'Madhura Raja' which had Mammootty in the lead role.Digital NativeNandamuri Balakrishna and Jagapathi Babu had shared the screen space in Legend a few years ago and there are reports now that they will be working together. Veteran director Ks Ravi Kumar is all set to make a film with N Balakrishna and sources in the know say Jagapathi may be roped in to play the baddie. Jagapathi Babu was last seen in the Malayalam movie Madhura Raja which had Mammootty in the lead role. Madhura Raja was directed by Vyasakh. The technical crew of the film included Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for cinematography and John Kutty for editing. The rest of the star cast include Siddique, Aju Varghese, Anna Rajan, Anusree, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bala, Bijukuttan and Manikuttan. The Tollywood actor has...
- 5/8/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Mollywood From the first look and the title, it is evident that 'My Great Grandfather' will be a complete family entertainer. Digital NativeDigital NativeFor the first time in his career, Jayaram is playing a grandfather in his upcoming film My Great Grandfather and is excited about the role. The first look of the star in the film was released recently has got a good response. From the first look and the title, it is evident that My Great Grandfather will be a complete family entertainer. However, the poster shows Jayaram looking quite young with no signs of how the conventional grandpas are, which means he doesn’t look like he would be sporting grey hair in the film. The shooting of My Great Grandfather, directed by Aneesh Anwar, started in December last year with its release planned for this year. Sharing the screen space with Jayaram in the movie will...
- 4/18/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodHis latest film's, 'Madhura Raja', end card has given rise to speculations of a sequel.Digital NativeMammootty starrer Madhura Raja released to packed houses this Vishu and is doing well in the theatres. The most interesting factor about this film is its end card where the film ends with the title Minister Raja giving rise to speculations that there will be another sequel. Given the fact that Mammootty emerges a winner in the elections in Madhura Raja, we can guess that Minister Raja will have him play a minister. Interestingly, Madhura Raja is the sequel to the hit movie Pokkiri Raja, which was released in 2010. Both Pokkiri Raja and Madhura Raja have been directed by Vyasakh and there is a strong possibility that he will be wielding the megaphone for Minister Raja as well. The technical crew of Madhura Raja included Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for...
- 4/17/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Mollywood Mammootty gives his hundred percent and makes ‘Madhura Raja’ look lot better than what it is. Fahir MaithuttyYouTube screenshotUnlike Mammootty's other action blockbusters in 2000s like Rajamanikyam or Big B, Pokkiri Raja never had novelty in the sketch of its lead character. Raja and his story were already a rehash of his other characters from the past, so when a sequel to Pokkiri Raja was announced, it came as a surprise. Perhaps one aspect that stood out in Pokkiri Raja was how it still gave space to Prithviraj Sukumaran in a Mammootty movie, allowing him to have a blast in the first half, before Mammootty arrived at the interval. Despite being slightly loud, Suraj Venjaramoodu's Idivettu Sugunan also raised few laughs in the movie. When you come to the sequel Madhura Raja, you already miss these two factors. A mass action entertainer gets more enjoyable when you have...
- 4/13/2019
- by Anna
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be penned by Sn Swami and directed by veteran K Madhu, the duo behind the first four parts. Digital NativeOne of the most popular film series in Mammootty’s career – the Cbi series – is going to have its fifth part made soon. The film will be penned by Sn Swami and directed by veteran K Madhu, the duo behind the first four parts. According to sources, the director was waiting for Mammootty’s dates to begin the shooting and the star is likely to join the sets very soon. The Cbi 5 team is planning to release the film for Onam this year. The first part – Oru Cbi Diary Kuruppu – came out in 1988, the second – Jagratha – in 1989, the third – Sethuramaya Iyer Cbi -- in 2004 and the fourth part Nerariyan Cbi in 2005. The series had set a standard for investigative thrillers in Malayalam cinema. Mammootty had played the lead character,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood‘Bilal’ is the sequel to the hit movie ‘Big B’ directed by Amal Neerad.Digital NativeDigital NativeMalayalam mega star Mammootty and Fahadh Faasil had shared screen space in a couple of films such as Pramani and Immanuel in the past. Now there is a possibility that they may team up again. Reports say that both the actors are in talks to star in Bilal, the sequel to Big B. Directed by Amal Neerad, Big B was a hit movie that featured a bevy of stars, including Nafisa Ali, Manoj K Jayan, Pauspathy and Bala. Big B was penned by Amal Neerad along with Unni R. According to reports, the sequel will go on the floors later this year. Unni R in association with Suhas and Sharfu of Varathan fame will be penning the script for Bilal. Sources in the know say that the team had already discussed Bilal with...
- 4/6/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Sandalwood‘Kavacha’ is the remake of the hit Malayalam movie ‘Oppam’ which starred Mohanlal and was directed by Priyadarshan.Digital NativeKannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar is starring in a remake after nearly a decade and a half, and it has his fans and critics intrigued on what made him decide to do it. In a recent interview to the Times of India, the star spoke about starring in Kavacha, which is the remake of the hit Malayalam movie Oppam. When asked about it, Shiva Rajkumar said that though he preferred original scripts, he has never been averse to remakes. The star added that about 30 – 35% of the script was changed to suit Kannada film audiences and he was okay with it. On playing a visually challenged man in the film, the actor said, “When you have to act without any glasses, like I did in Kavacha, it becomes quite difficult. You have to be very sharp.
- 4/5/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Mollywood Madhura Raja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja, which was directed by Vyasakh and starred Mammootty in the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Mammootty starrer Madhura Raja is slated as a Vishu release this month on April 12, amidst a lot of expectations. And it has been revealed by the film’s hero that the trailer launch is scheduled to happen in Abu Dhabi on April 5. The film also has Tamil actor Jai in a pivotal role. Madhura Raja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja, which was directed by Vyasakh and starred Mammootty in the lead. Madhura Raja is also directed by Vyasakh. The technical crew of the film includes Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for cinematography and John Kutty for editing. The rest of the star cast includes Siddique, Aju Varghese, Anna Rajan, Anusree, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bala, Bijukuttan and Manikuttan.
- 4/3/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThree biggies are lined up for release – Mammootty’s ‘Madhura Raja’, Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Athiran’ and Asif Ali’s ‘Mera Naam Shaji’.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt will be a triangular contest for Vishu at the box office in Mollywood this year. Three biggies are lined up for release – Mammootty’s Madhura Raja, Fahadh Faasil’s Athiran and Asif Ali’s Mera Naam Shaji. Madhura Raja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja, which was directed was Vyasakh and starred Mammootty in the lead. Touted to be an action entertainer, the film is bankrolled by Nelson Ipe under his banner on a big budget. While Tamil actor Jai will be seen in a prominent role in Madura Raja, the rest of the star cast include Siddique, Aju Varghese, Anna Rajan, Anusree, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bala, Bijukuttan and Manikuttan. Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen in a cameo...
- 3/26/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Lucifer' will be out at the theatres on March 28 and 'Madhura Raja' on April 12.Digital NativeThe two big films in the Malayalam film industry that every movie buff is waiting for eagerly are set for release within a gap of couple of weeks. The Mohanlal starrer Lucifer will be out at the theatres on March 28 and Mammootty’s Madhura Raja will be out later on April 12. Recently both these films set the internet on fire with their respective hashtags creating a record. Of this Madhura Raja emerged winner with #1MonthForMaduraRaja getting one lakh tweets within a day. It overtook #MonthOfLuciferMarching in no time. Lucifer, which is actor Prithivraj’s maiden directorial, has Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, and bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. The technical crew of the film comprises Sujith Vasudevan for cinematography and Samjith for editing while Stephen Devassy is in charge of the music composition.
- 3/14/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
MollywoodIn both 'Aadhi' and 'Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu', he was seen doing the less common stunts in Malayalam cinema such as parkour and surfing.Digital NativeThe two films that Pranav Mohanlal has acted in, as a grownup, appear to have branded him as an action hero. In both Aadhi and Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu, he was seen doing the less common stunts in Malayalam cinema such as parkour and surfing. It seems now the young actor is looking forward to move out of this label and is keen on working on a different genre. Sources say that Pranav is in talks with some leading directors and an announcement regarding his next film will be out soon. Pranav made his debut as hero with the Jeethu Joseph directorial Aadhi last year and the film did well at the box office. It was an action thriller in which Pranav paired up with Aditi Ravi. Actors Anusree,...
- 3/5/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood With 'Ameer', Mammooty will be teaming up with Haneef for the third time. Digital NativeIt was announced already that Mammootty will collaborating with Haneef Adeni for the third time. While Haneef had directed Mammootty in The Great Father, he went on to pen the script for the star’s Abrahaminte Santhathikal, which was directed by Shaji Padoor. The prep work for their third project, titled Ameer, began already and we hear that the shooting will commence in June this year. By then, Mammootty would have completed his current assignments on hands. Interestingly, Haneef will not be directing Ameer and it will be done by debutant Vinod Vijayan. Haneef Adeni will be penning the script for the project. Reports are that Ameer is about a Dubai-based don and the lead star in it will be seen in a new look. With the ground work for this project on, Mammootty is...
- 3/2/2019
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Prithviraj had played Mammootty’s brother in the prequel ‘Pokkiri Raja’.Digital NativeKollywood actor Jai will be making his debut in the Malayalam film industry with the Mammootty starrer MaduraRaja. He is currently shooting for his portions in the film and is very much excited to share screen space with the legendary actor Mammooty. On working with him, Jai has said in an interview to the Deccan Chronicle, “After my debut movie Bhagavathy, where I played the younger brother of Vijay, I am essaying the role of Mammootty sir’s brother in the Malayalam movie. It’s a story where both of us go from Madurai to Kerala and we speak Tamil only. While shooting, it reminded me of Subramaniapuram, which was set in Madurai. Mammootty sir is so down to earth. The movie is also close to my heart.” MaduraRaja is an action-packed entertainer that is directed by Vysakh.
- 2/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodTouted to be an action entertainer ‘MaduraRaja’ is a sequel to the 2010 film ‘Pokkiri Raja’ that starred Mammootty and Prithviraj.Digital NativeThe first look of Mammootty’s MaduraRaja was released sometime ago. Recently, the motion poster of the film was also released online and is going viral. Mammootty looks energetic and his style in the film is something to watch out for. Touted to be an action entertainer, the film is directed by Vysakh and bankrolled by Nelson Ipe under his banner on a big budget. The script is written by Vysakh in association with Uday Krishna. MaduraRaja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja which was directed was Vysakh and starred Mammootty and Prithviraj in the lead. The latter will be seen in a cameo role in the sequel with Sunny Leone roped in for a dance sequence. Tamil actor Jai will be seen in an prominent role in Madura Raja.
- 2/17/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Aju Varghese who posted the picture on his Facebook page with the status ‘Akka with Ikka’, but had to take it down after too many people posted anti-women comments.Tnm StaffSunny Leone sits coyly next to Mammootty on a couch, surrounded by men, in what appears to be a shot from an item song in the movie Madura Raja. The picture has gone viral, triggering shares, comments, trolling memes and jokes. This will be the first time that Sunny is seen in a Malayalam film. Sunny, a former adult star, is also working on another multilingual called Veeramadevi, which will mark her debut in Malayalam, and another Malayalam movie called Rangeela. Madura Raja, an action entertainer, is directed by Vysakh. He has scripted the film in association with Uday Krishna. The film is a sequel to Mammootty’s and Prithviraj’s 2010 film Pokkiri Raja. The latter is expected to...
- 1/29/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, an action entertainer directed by Vysakh, is a sequel to the 2010 film ‘Pokkiri Raja’.Digital NativeThe first look poster of MaduraRaja is out. Mammootty, wearing a white dhoti and shirt, is seen wielding a weapon and looks every bit deadly. MaduraRaja, an action entertainer, is directed by Vysakh with the scripting done by him in association with Uday Krishna. The first schedule of the film has been wrapped up successfully and the second schedule is currently on. The team will be wrapping up the entire shooting with the third schedule after which the post production will begin. MaduraRaja is scheduled for Vishu release this year. According to reports, the MaduraRaja team is shooting a fight sequence between Mammootty and Jagapathi Babu. This will be a long schedule and a very important fight sequence for which 25 days have been allotted. The film is a sequel to the hit 2010 film...
- 1/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe movie, which was slotted to release last year was pushed to January 18.Digital NativeDigital NativeMultiple delays continue to haunt Kannada Superstar Shiva Rajkumar’s fans, as his latest movie Kavacha’s release has been postponed. Kavacha, which was supposed to hit the screens last year, was slated to release on January 18, Thursday. However, sources from within the industry say that the movie has been postponed further and will now release on a date which is yet to be announced. The movie, bankrolled by Mvv Sathyanarayanan under the banner Hayagriva Movie Adishtana, is directed by Gvr Vasu. Shiva Rajkumar plays the lead role in Kavacha with Kruthika Jayakumar as the female lead. The star cast also includes Isha Koppikar, Baby Meenakshi and Vasishta N Simha in pivotal roles. According to sources, Shiva Rajkumar will appear as a blind man in the movie. Rahul Shrivastav has handled the camera for Kavacha...
- 1/18/2019
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, an action entertainer directed by Vysakh, will be a sequel to 'Pokkiri Raja' and be released in Vishu next year.Digital NativeThe first schedule of actor Mammootty's new action entertainer MaduraRaja has been wrapped up and the second schedule is currently on. The film, directed by Vysakh, will be released in Vishu next year. According to reports, the MahuraRaja team is shooting a fight sequence between Mammootty and Jagapathi Babu.This will be a long schedule and a very important fight sequence for which 25 days have been allotted. The film is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja which was directed by Vysakh and starred Mammootty and Prithviraj in the lead. Prithviraj will be seen in a cameo role in the sequel with Sunny Leone roped in for a dance sequence. While Tamil actor Jai will be seen in a prominent role in MaduraRaja, the rest of the cast include Siddique,...
- 1/14/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodBesides Jayaram, the song will also have the voices of actors Mallika Sukumaran, Vijayaraghavan and Surabhi Santhosh.Digital NativeWhen the official pooja of the Malayalam film Grand Father happened, the two biggies of the Malayalam film industry, Mammootty and Mohanlal had graced the occasion. While this by itself was a big promo for the film, here comes another piece of interesting news. Reports are that veteran actor Jayaram, who plays the main lead in the film, will be rendering his voice for a song. Besides Jayaram, the song will also have the voices of actors Mallika Sukumaran, Vijayaraghavan and Surabhi Santhosh. Vishnu Mohan Sithara is the music composer for this number and it has been penned by Dr Venugopal. The shooting of Grand Father, which is directed by Aneesh Anwar, commenced on December 12th and it will hit the marquee in April this year as a Vishu release. Sharing the...
- 1/12/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe shooting of 'Grand Father', which will be directed by Aneesh Anwar, will start on December 12th with its release planned for Vishu in April next year.Digital NativeThe shooting of the Jayaram starrer Grandfather is all set to commence this month and the muhurat is scheduled to happen this Sunday, December 3rd. In a Facebook post, the film’s lead star revealed that Mammootty and Mohanlal will be the chief guests at this event and will kick start the proceedings. He wrote: “മമ്മൂട്ടിയും മോഹൻലാലും ചേർന്ന് ദീപം തെളിയിച്ച് എന്റെ പുതിയ സിനിമക്ക് തുടക്കം കുറിക്കുന്നു. ഇതിൽകൂടുതൽ എന്ത് വേണം. #GrandFather#PoojaInvitation | Mohanlal | Mammootty | Aneesh Anwar” The shooting of Grand Father, which will be directed by Aneesh Anwar, will start on December 12th...
- 12/1/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, touted to be a comic caper, would have actors Divya Pillai, Surabhi Santosh and Anusree.Digital NativeJayaram is all set to join the sets of Grand Father from December 12th onwards. The shooting of this film, which will be directed by Aneesh Anwar, will start on December 12th with its release planned for Vishu in April next year. Sharing the screen space with Jayaram in the movie would be Divya Pillai and Surabhi Santosh. Anusree would also be playing an important role. The rest of the actors in this fun entertainer comprise Senthil Krishna, Soubin Shahir, Baburaj, Baiju Santhosh, Vijayaraghavan, Sharafuddin, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Dileesh Pothen, Sajan Palluruthy, Sunil Suhara, Asha Aravind, Johny Antony, Hareesh Kanaran, Jaffer Idukki and Mallika Sukumaran. Reports are that Grand Father is touted to be a comic caper. The film has been scripted by Shani Kader. The technicians roped in for the project include Sameer Haq for cinematography,...
- 11/27/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe first half is beautifully and realistically packed, without the least bit of preaching, but the second half does not match up to the first.CrisThere could be many guesses about a film showing a woman riding an auto rickshaw in its trailer and poster. That it could be something like Mohanlal’s Aye Auto of the 1990s, that it might be a version of the real life story of Chitralekha, who had to struggle a lot as a Dalit woman who chose to ride a rick in Kannur. But Sujith Vaassudev's Autorsha simply takes you through an easy and enjoyable ride through the life of a new rickshaw driver, the fact that she’s a woman not being stressed a lot till the second half comes and takes away the ease built by the first half. Bringing with it a flashback and a climax that does not come up...
- 11/23/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodBinu S who made 'Ithihasa' would also direct the sequel, which appears to follow the 'magical' thread in the first film, involving a pair of rings.Digital NativeThere is going to be a sequel to the film Ithihasa, which had released four years ago, and was a massive hit at the time. According to reports, director Binu S, who made Ithihasa, would direct the sequel too, and Indrajith Sukumaran would play the lead role. The rest of the cast and crew are yet to be revealed. Ithihasa had been the first directorial of Binu, and he brought with him a bunch of new actors in the cast. The film was a fantasy comedy, that seemed to be an adaptation of the 2002 Hollywood film The Hot Chick. In place of a teenage girl and criminal in the English film, the Malayalam movie revolved around a female software engineer and a petty thief.
- 10/14/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is a sequel to the 2010 Malayalam film 'Pokkiri Raja' which had Mammootty and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. Digital NativeMadura Raja, one of the most anticipated films in Mollywood, will be a sequel to the Malayalam film Pokkiri Raja which hit the marquee in 2010. While Pokkiri Raja had Mammootty and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, Madura Raja will only see the senior actor in the lead. Prithviraj could not be part of the film due to prior work commitments. The shooting of Madura Raja commenced earlier this month but had to be stalled due to the floods in Kerala. With the floods receding and the rebuilding of the state in progress, the shooting of the film has resumed with Mammootty joining the sets. A few pictures from the set of the film in Cherai, Kochi have been released online and have gone viral already. Incidentally, the first...
- 8/28/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood‘Madura Raja’ is the sequel to the 2010 hit film ‘Pokkiri Raja’.Digital NativeThe 2010 release Pokkiri Raja was one of the biggest hits in the Malayalam film industry. Directed by Vysakh, the film featured Mammootty and Prithviraj in the lead roles with Shriya Saran as the heroine. After eight years, Vysakh announced that he will be making a sequel to the film. The first look of the sequel, titled Madura Raja, was unveiled recently and has garnered the attention of film buffs. The sequel, which will start rolling soon, will have two heroines. While Anusree has already been signed up, the other heroine is yet to be finalised. Tamil actor Jai will also be a part of the star cast. Reports say that Prithviraj is busy with a slew of films, including his debut directorial, Lucifer, due to which it might be difficult for him to join the cast of Madura Raja.
- 7/31/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Mollywood The film, which is Pranav's debut as hero, entered the Rs. 20 crore club within 11 days of release and has reached the Rs 50 crore club now. Digital NativePranav Mohanlal made his debut as hero with Aadhi and it was a successful debut, no doubt. The young actor played the title role in the film and it went on to strike a chord with the film buffs earning him a huge fan base. According to trade reports, Aadhi managed to enter the Rs. 20 crore club within 11 days of its release. And now, the film has reached the Rs. 50 crores club. The film’s producers have confirmed this indeed. An action thriller, Aadhi has been directed by Jeethu Joseph under whom the film’s lead star Pranav had worked as an assistant director. The film was bankrolled by Anthony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Cinemas. Aadhi is a Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film stars Pranav Mohanlal in the title role. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Cinemas and was released to positive reviews on January 26th this year to coincide with the Republic Day weekend. The film’s star cast also includes Aditi Ravi, Anusree, Jagapati Babu, Siddique, Lena, Sharaf U Dheen, Siju Wilson and Meghanathan. Anil Johnson had scored the music for Aadhi while Satheesh Kurup had worked with the camera and Ayoob Khan had edited it. Pranav is currently busy with the Arun Gopy directorial and will then be moving over to a film to be directed by director IV Sasi’s son Ani Sasi. According to reports, Pranav will be paired opposite Kalyani Priyadarshan in this flick. Pranav made his acting debut as a child artiste with Onnaman and won the Kerala State Award for Best Child Actor for his performance in Punarjani. He had worked as an assistant to director Jeethu Joseph in Papanasam and Life of Josutty before donning the greasepaint as hero in Aadhi. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 4/17/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Mollywood Starring Jayaram and Kunchako Boban in the lead roles, the film is touted to be a complete family entertainer.Digital NativePhoto by Digital NativeThe Malayalam movie Panchavarna Thatha has achieved a rare feat: the film’s satellite rights have reportedly been picked up by the popular Malayalam satellite channel Mazhavil Manorama for an astounding Rs 3.9 crores. This is not a mean feat, considering Panchavarna Thatha hasn’t even hit the silver screens yet. It has been does not have the backing of an established director; and is the directorial debut of Ramesh Pisharody. Starring Jayaram and Kunchako Boban in the lead roles, the film is touted to be a complete family entertainer. The trailer of Panchavarna Thatha was released recently and fetched positive responses. Jayaram’s all-new look in the film is also something to watch out for. While Anusree will be seen as the female lead, other actors in supporting roles are: Mallika Sukumaran, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan, Joju George, Asokan and Premkumar. Written by Hari P Nair and Ramesh Pisharody, the film has been shot extensively in various locations including Velloor and Kottayam. The shooting of this film, which began early this year, is now over and the post production work is currently in progress. The sound track has been composed by M Jayachandran and Nadirshah while the background score has been composed by Ouseppachan. The film's first song 'Panchavarna Thatha Paranne,' sung by Haricharan and Jyotsna, was released recently. Featuring on a celebratory mood and the song starred Anusree, Kunchacko Boban and Maniyanpilla Raju, grooving in the backdrop of a birthday party. Pradeep Nair has handled the cinematography for Panchavarna Thatha while V Sajan is the editor in charge. Produced by Maniyanpilla Raju under the banner Maniyanpilla Raju Productions, the film is scheduled for release on April 12 this year as a Vishu special. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 4/5/2018
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Video Nimisha can be seen asking if the parottas she made turned out okay!Tnm StaffThe ladies of the Malayalam film industry are on a viral video roll and the latest addition to this bandwagon is Nimisha Sajayan. A video of the actor in which she is seen making parottas on the sets of a film has gone viral. In the video, Nimisha can be seen standing in the kitchen of a tea-stall and spreading the parottas. A couple of times, she even asks if the parottas she made were okay. However, when the chef insisted that she pat the fresh-off-the-pan parottas to check if they were nice and flaky, Nimisha laughs and declines, saying she does not want to burn her hands. Parotta making is an art in itself and Nimisha seems respectful of the fact that one can't become an expert overnight! Earlier, a video of Malayalam actor Anusree making dosas on the sets of her film were doing the rounds. Actor Nimisha Sajayan has been lauded for her performance in Eeda and Thondimudalum Driksakshiyum. In the latter, which marked her debut, she plays Sreeja, a young woman who elopes and has an intercaste marriage. Directed by Dileesh Pothan, the film also starred Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu. The critically acclaimed film revolves around Nimisha’s gold chain, which Fahadh Faasil steals during a bus journey. Several critics rated Nimisha's performance as among the best by a female actor in the year 2017, along with Parvathy's in Take Off. In Eeda, Nimisha plays Aishwarya, a young woman who falls in love with Anand (Shane Nigam). Both belong to rival political families. Set in the politically sensitive Kannur, in Kerala, Eeda (which means here) was welcomed by audiences and Nimisha wowed viewers with her acting. Nimisha is only two releases old but has quickly established herself as a bankable performer. She's currently working on Oru Kuprasidha Payyan along with Tovino Thomas. The film is directed by Madhupal and is supposedly a murder mystery. With the viral wink of actor Priya Prakash Varrier of Oru Adaar Love breaking the Internet and now Nimisha’s video doing the rounds, the leading ladies of the Malayalam film industry are creating a major buzz and wowing fans with their charm.
- 2/20/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Mollywood Reports confirm that ‘Aadhi’ completed 5000 screenings in about nine days of its release and it was jam-packed.Digital NativeTrade circles are abuzz with the news that the Pranav Mohanlal starrer Aadhi is a blockbuster hit. The film’s box office collections have now been revealed by the filmmakers and it is a whopping Rs. 20 crores in just 11 days of its release. Released on the Republic Day, January 26th amidst a lot of speculations, the film is doing well at the theatres. An action entertainer, Pranav has done almost all the dangerous stunts in the movie himself without opting for a dupe and this is the highlight that seems to attract the audiences to the theatres. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, Aadhi was released in over 200 screens in Kerala and in another 100 screens across the country. Reports are that the film had completed 5000 screenings in about nine days of its release and it was jam-packed. A positive word of mouth along with good reviews draw audiences to the theatres in large numbers, say sources. The film’s success was evident right from day one of its release, reveal sources. Reportedly, it had earned its producers about Rs. 1.5 crores share on its release day and it has been soaring since then. Written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film has been produced by Antony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Cinemas. Pranav Mohanlal plays the lead role in the movie with Aditi Ravi, Anusree, Jagapati Babu, Siddique, Lena, Sharaf U Dheen, Siju Wilson, and other in the star cast. Anil Johnson had wielded the megaphone for this venture with Satheesh Kurup cranking the camera and Ayoob Khan editing it. With the film turning out to be a success, Pranav Mohanlal’s fans are waiting for an announcement on his next film. Well, his next project is expected to be made soon, now that his debut movie has been declared a hit. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/8/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor allowed a dupe to do a stunt that wasn’t too risky but took upon himself to do the riskiest shots.Digital NativeDigital NativeQuite a few weeks ago, the director of Aadhi, Jeethu Joseph revealed that Pranav Mohanlal had done most of the stunts in the film without opting for a dupe. In fact, the youngster allowed a dupe to do a stunt that wasn’t too risky but took upon himself to do the riskiest shots. And now, the making of the film video has been released revealing all the hard work he had put into the film. Aadhi, which marked the debut of Mohanlal’s son Pranav as hero, hit the marquee on January 26 and is running to packed houses. The youngster has proved himself as an actor with his very first film. The movie had released on a grand scale. On the first day of release, the movie has collected 1.5 crores at the box-office. Written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, Aadhi has been bankrolled by Anthony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Films. While Pranav plays the title role in the movie, its star cast also includes Aditi Ravi, Anusree, Jagapati Babu, Siddique, Lena, Sharaf U Dheen, Siju Wilson, and Krishna Shankar. Anil Johnson had composed the tunes for this flick with Satheesh Kurup cranking the camera and Ayoob Khan editing it. Apart from playing the lead role in Aadhi, he had also written and sung the number “Gypsy Woman” in the film. Pranav Mohanlal began his career in the film industry as a child artiste and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for the film Punarjani in 2002. Before taking his call as a hero, he had assisted director Jeethu Joseph in a couple of films which also included the Kamal Haasan starrer Papanasam, the Tamil remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Drishyam. With the release of his debut film getting positive reviews, film buffs are waiting eagerly to know about his next but Pranav seems to be in no hurry to sign on the dotted lines (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/5/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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