Starting with “Labyrinth”, Lijo Pellissery begun to move away from the ultra-fast, ultra-tense, ultra-violent style he had established with film like “Angamaly Diaries” and “Jallikattu”, slowing down and becoming slightly more arty. This change is cemented in “Like An Afternoon Dream” which implements a rather oneiric approach throughout, although the tension is not exactly missing from here either.
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After visiting Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, a group of Malayali tourists are returning to Kerala. Their tour leader, James, who is on the bus along with his wife, Sally, is a hard-core Malayalam who seems to be bothered by everything Tamil; the food, the music, the language. As the majority of the members of the group are tired, eventually fall asleep, including James, who, at some point though, wakes up and asks the driver to stop in a remote small village. He...
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After visiting Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, a group of Malayali tourists are returning to Kerala. Their tour leader, James, who is on the bus along with his wife, Sally, is a hard-core Malayalam who seems to be bothered by everything Tamil; the food, the music, the language. As the majority of the members of the group are tired, eventually fall asleep, including James, who, at some point though, wakes up and asks the driver to stop in a remote small village. He...
- 1/15/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Malaikottai Vaaliban is a movie that audiences are eagerly waiting for since its announcement. On the auspicious occasion of Vishu, the team has released the first look of the film which brings together the complete Malayalam actor Mohanlal and the brilliant craftsman Lijo Jose Pellissery. The first look poster of Mohanlal in a fiery look that is sure to create a sensation in the theatre is giving more excitement to the audience.
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The film is produced by Shibu Baby John under the banner of John Mary Creative, Kochumon under the banner of Century Films and Anoop of Max Lab. The shooting of the film, which started on January 18th in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, is still going on.
As the film is much awaited by the audience, there were many rumours about the story and background of the film, but the...
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The film is produced by Shibu Baby John under the banner of John Mary Creative, Kochumon under the banner of Century Films and Anoop of Max Lab. The shooting of the film, which started on January 18th in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, is still going on.
As the film is much awaited by the audience, there were many rumours about the story and background of the film, but the...
- 4/14/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
MollywoodThe film stars actors Darshana Rajendran, Basil Joseph, Arjun Radhakrishnan and Sanchana Natarajan among others in pivotal roles. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of actor Tovino Thomas’s upcoming film Dear Friend was released on Wednesday, May 12. It is helmed by director Vineeth Kumar and written by Sharfu, Suhas, and Arjun Lal. The film co-stars actors Darshana Rajendran, Basil Joseph, Arjun Radhakrishnan and Sanchana Natarajan among others in pivotal roles. The teaser starts with Darshana Rajendran’s character and her boyfriend discussing setting up their single friend - Tovino, with another girl. Darshana Rajendran says that she might not be the kind of person Tovino is looking for. The video hints that Tovino will be essaying the role of a musician in the film. Bankrolled by Sameer Thahir, Shyju Khalid, and Ashiq Usman, Shyju Khalid is on board as the cinematographer, while Deepu Joseph has been roped in as the editor.
- 5/12/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, bankrolled by the actor’s home production banner MammoottyKampany, is his second production venture.Tnm StaffMammootty/ FacebookThe first look poster of actor Mammootty’s second production venture Rorschach was unveiled on May 2. It is bankrolled under the banner of MammoottyKampany and helmed by director Nisam Basheer. The film will star actor Mammootty in the lead. With Mammootty’s face covered in a gunny sack, the first look poster sets the tone for an intriguing actioner or thriller. Meanwhile, the trailer of actor Mammootty’s next, Puzhu, was unveiled on May 1. Mammootty appears to play the disciplinarian father to a little boy, who looks visibly scared of him. Puzhu is helmed by debutante filmmaker Ratheena Pt. The film, releasing online on the Ott platform SonyLIV, will stream in five languages - Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. It is bankrolled by S George and scripted by Harshad, Sharfu and Suhas.
- 5/2/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe film, directed by debutante Ratheena, has been highly anticipated since it brings together Mammootty and Parvathy together in a film for the first time.Tnm StaffActs as simple as a father and son brushing teeth together, or wishing good-evening somehow looks eerie in the trailer of Puzhu, an upcoming film starring Mammootty and Parvathy Thiruvothu in the lead. Mammootty appears to play the disciplinary dad to a little boy, who looks visibly scared by the man. A mother's voice is heard, and a family picture shown on the wall -- Mammootty, the child and Athmeeya Rajan. The boy shoots his arrow gun straight on the father's face in the photo. Parvathy appears smiling before the boy. And in the midst of it all is an atmosphere of danger - someone talking about an accident and an attempt at murder. Puzhu, made by debutante filmmaker Ratheena Pt, appears like a gripping thriller,...
- 5/1/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe movie is directed by Ratheena and produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s production house Wayfarer Films. Tnm StaffMollywood star Mammootty and actor Parvathy Thiruvothu’s upcoming film Puzhu went on floors on Tuesday, August 17. A customary puja ceremony was held on Tuesday, coinciding with the first day of Chingam month as per the Malayalam calendar. Mammootty shared the photos on social media and wrote: “#Puzhu starts Rolling Today!” The movie is helmed by Ratheena, who is making her directorial debut, and is produced by actor Dulquer Salmaan’s production house Wayfarer Films and S George’s Cyn Cyl Celluloid. The shooting for Puzhu is underway in Ernakulam. Puzhu will also be the first film in which Mammootty and Dulquer will be working together, with the father playing the male lead and the son taking on the role of the producer. Puzhu has been jointly written by Harshad, who also came up with the story,...
- 8/17/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be directed by debutante Ratheena Sharshad and produced under the banner of Dulquer Salman’s Wayfarer films and S George’s Cyn Cyl Celluloid.Tnm StaffMammootty and Parvathy Thiruvothu will star in the upcoming Malayalam film Puzhu, to be directed by debutante Ratheena Sharshad. Mammootty launched the title on his official page on March 8, along with his wishes for Women's Day. Women’s day wishes Here is our next project - Puzhu Movie #Puzhu #PuzhuMovie Posted by Mammootty on Sunday, March 7, 2021 The film is produced by S George under the banner of Dulquer Salman’s Wayfarer films and S George’s Cyn Cyl Celluloid. The script is written by Harshad, Sharfu and Suhas. Story is by Harshad. Puzhu will also be the first film in which Mammootty and Dulquer work together, father doing the male lead and son taking the role of a producer. Mammootty and Parvathy...
- 3/8/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodScheduled to hit the screens on March 4, the film stars Mammootty as Father Benedict, a former priest who has a special interest in crime investigations.Digital NativeThe second teaser of the upcoming Mammootty starrer The Priest, directed by debutant Jofin T Chacko, was released by its makers on Saturday. Mammootty plays the titular role in the film, which also marks actor Manju Warrier’s first collaboration with the superstar. Scheduled to hit the screens on March 4, the film stars Mammootty as Father Benedict, a former priest who has a special interest in crime investigations. Manju Warrier, the leading lady, is said to be playing a strong character in the film. The film also stars Baby Monica, Nikhila Vimal and Saniya Iyappan. The technical crew of The Priest comprises Jofin T Chacko as the writer, Shyam Menon and Deepu Pradeep for screenplay, Rahul Raj for music, Akhil George for cranking the...
- 2/28/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodAccording to reports, Sreenath Bhasi is also in talks to join the cast of the Amal Neerad film. Digital NativeOne of the most awaited projects in the Malayalam film industry right now is the Mammootty starrer Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Amal Neerad. This project is all set to commence soon and will be the first one for the Malayalam megastar post-lockdown. While the excitement levels are high, there is news that Soubin Shahir and Lena will be joining the cast. Reports have further stated that Sreenath Bhasi too is in talks to join the cast. The film is scripted by Ravi Shankar, Devadath Shaji and Mano Jose. Thanking the director for the opportunity, Ravi Shankar wrote on his social media page, “Thank you Amal Neerad for giving me an opportunity to be part of this dream project.” Devadath also took to his social media page to write, “Blessed to be...
- 2/9/2021
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe films include 'Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham', 'Jallikattu', 'Virus', 'Kumbalangi Nights', 'Moothon', 'Sameer', 'Vasanthi', and 'Ishq' among others. Digital NativeThis is perhaps the golden era for the Malayalam film industry with 17 films entering the final screening process for the 67th National Film Awards in various categories. Grapevine has it that 17 Malayalam films including Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham, Jallikattu, Virus, Kumbalangi Nights, Moothon, Sameer, Vasanthi, and Ishq, have been shortlisted for the final rounds. Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham, which was censored in 2019, has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Priyadarshan directing it. It is a star-studded film that also has Suniel Shetty, Arjun Sarja, Siddique, Prabhu Deva, Sudeep, Prabhu, Madhu, Manju Warrier, Paresh Rawal, Keerthy Suresh, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Pranav Mohanlal, Suhasini Maniratnam, Nedumudi Venu, Ashok Selvan, and others in pivotal roles. The film’s technical crew includes cinematographer Tirru and editor Ms Ayyappan Nair. Ronnie Raphael...
- 1/30/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodRatheena Sharshad, an executive producer for ‘Uyare’, is making her directorial debut with the film.Digital NativeRatheena and teamRecently it was reported that Mammootty will be teaming up with Ratheena Sharshad, who is about to make her directorial debut. Now composer Jakes Bejoy has confirmed that he is working in the project, which is currently in the pre-production stage. Sharing the news, he wrote, “Excited to join this new Mammookka project directed by debutant Ratheena Sharshad along with her powerhouse writing team namely Harshad, Sharafu & Suhas. Looking forward to this.” Unda scriptwriter Harshad and Varathan's writers Suhas-Sharfu are part of the project. The film will have cinematography by Girish Gangadharan of Angamaly Diaries fame and editing by Jallikattu fame Deepu Joseph. Jakes Bejoy is known for the popular soundtracks of Ranam, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, and Porinju Mariam Jose. He is also teaming up with Ranam director Nirmal Sahadev for his next film Kumari.
- 1/15/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
SandalwoodShiva Rajkumar plays the lead in the film, directed by cinematographer-turned-director Vijay Milton.Digital NativeStunt choreographer of the critically acclaimed Malayalam film Jallikattu, Supreme Sundar, is making his debut in the Kannada film industry. He will be working with the Shiva Rajkumar starrer Shivappa. Supreme Sundar said that he is thrilled to work with a huge and respected star like Shiva Rajkumar. He was quoted by the Times of India as saying, that it has been a great experience for him. “I will be choreographing around six stunt sequences and each of these will be unique and new for the viewers here,” he said. Sundar said that Shiva Rajkumar is extremely energetic and insists on doing the stunts all by himself without opting for a double. He added that both Shivanna and Dhananjaya have impressed him a lot which makes him eager to work with the team. Two stunt sequences...
- 12/22/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
DocumentaryThe documentary will be an eight part series directed by Vivian Radhakrishnan, on the making of ‘Jallikattu’.Digital NativeAn eight-art documentary will be made on the critically acclaimed Malayalam film Jallikattu, India’s official entry to the Oscars. The documentary is planned as a series on the making of Jallikattu. Lijo Jose Pellissery directed Jallikattu, a film that’s loosely based on the short story Maoist written by S Hareesh, last year. Antony Varghese, Sabumon Abdusamad, Chemban Vinod and Santhy Balachandran played important roles in the film. Filmmaker Vivian Radhakrishnan, who is directing the documentary on the film’s making, said in an interview to Cinema Express that it is an attempt to understand the efforts of every department of the film. A lot of material – around 40,000 clips – are available, he said. Vivian added that the documentary will be a “documentation of the strenuous efforts behind cinema as a popular...
- 12/1/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodStarring Mammootty and Manju in the lead, the thriller is directed by debutant Jofin T Chacko.Digital NativeThe shooting of one of the most anticipated films in Malayalam, The Priest, has been completed. On wrapping up, the team posted some pics giving fans a glimpse of the sets. On the last day of the shoot, which was happening in Kerala’s Kuttikkanam, the female leads Manju Warrier and Nikhila Vimal were present on the sets. Sharing a few pics from the location, Manju Warrier wrote on her social media page, “A big thank you team #ThePriest for the love! @unnikrishnan_b_director @antojosephfilmcompany @jofin_t_chacko @akhilarakkal @nikhilavimalofficial @venkitesh_v.p @a_moviebuff , Prem, Ghazali, Chakru, Alan, Sanu, and our dear Baby Chettan. And many more others who are not in this picture.” View this post on Instagram A big thank you to team #ThePriest for the love! @mammootty @unnikrishnan...
- 11/5/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
CinemaThe film will be the first-ever Tamil film to be screened at this fest.Digital NativeNilanadukkam, a Tamil film directed by debutant Balaji Vembu Chelli, will premiere at one of the oldest and prestigious film festivals in Canada, the 49th Montreal Festival Du Nouveau Cinema. This event is scheduled to happen between October 7 and 18. It is in fact a prestigious honour for the filmmaker as Nilanadukkam will be the first-ever Tamil film to be screened at this fest. According to the film’s director Balaji Vembu Chelli, Nilanadukkam is an experimental film set in Kukkal, a village 40 kilometres away from Kodaikanal. The film delves on a catastrophe and the mystery surrounding it. Speaking about the film in an interview to the Times of India, the director had said, “It revolves around a rookie photojournalist who is trying to get his first major break. The photojournalist is played by Rajeev Anand,...
- 9/29/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe poster shows Arjun, Chemban Vinod and Sabareesh sharing a light moment during a break from work.Digital NativeIt is a trend these days for filmmakers to release a poster or first look of a film to commemorate the hero’s birthday. Recently, actor Arjun Ashokan celebrated his birthday and his fans got the treat that they had been waiting for. While the makers of Super Sharanya released the poster of the film featuring Arjun, the poster of his other upcoming film Member Rameshan 9th Ward also garnered the attention of his fans. The poster shows Arjun, Chemban Vinod and Sabareesh sharing a light moment during a break from work. The title seems to indicate that Arjun may be playing the title role, which means he could be seen as a panchayat member. Member Rameshan 9th Ward is written and directed by debutant Anto Jose Pereira and Aby Treesa Paul.
- 8/26/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodRatheena has earlier worked as executive producer in the critically acclaimed film ‘Uyare’.Digital NativeMalayalam megastar Mammootty has time and again given opportunities for young filmmakers and several directors have made their debut with him. This time around, Mammootty has agreed to work with Ratheena Sharshad, who is all set to make her directorial debut. Having worked as the executive producer in the critically acclaimed film Uyare, Ratheena has managed to get some of the best talents in the Malayalam film industry for her debut film. While she has roped in the mega star Mammootty to play the lead role, the film has an impressive technical crew with Girish Gangadharan to handle the cinematography, Deepu Joseph for editing and Jakes Bejoy to compose the tunes. The film’s script is handled by Harshad and the Suhas-Sharfu duo. This yet to be titled film will be bankrolled by George Sebastian, Arjun Ravindran,...
- 8/21/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood The film which will be released on Amazon Prime Video on July 3, is the first Malayalam film to have a direct Ott release. Tnm StaffThe trailer of Sufiyum Sujatayum features a stunning Aditi Rao Hydari sporting a nose stud. She listens intently as her grandmother narrates stories of Sufi saints while oiling her hair near a pond in her house, only to later begin a romance with a sufi dancer. The problematic term ‘love jihad’, which suggests a conspiracy by Muslim men to lure Hindu women into relationships, is heard in many parts of the trailer, as upset relatives dismiss Sujata's (Aditi) romance with a Muslim man. Her father, played by actor Siddique, too is seen discussing his daughter’s relationship. An angry Jayasurya enters in the second half of the trailer. The film is the first Malayalam movie to have a direct release on an Ott platform. It...
- 6/24/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThis will be the first Malayalam film to have a direct Ott release.Tnm StaffMalayalam film Sufiyum Sujatayum will be the first direct Ott release from Mollywood. The film is releasing on Amazon Prime Video on July 3. The film is of the romance genre and has been made under Vijay Babu's production banner Friday Film House. It has been directed by Naranipuzha Shanavas. The musical love story stars Jayasurya and Aditi Rao Hydari. The film sees Aditi making a return to the Malayalam industry after 14 years. The actor had made her debut in 2006 with Prajapathi but had not acted in another Malayalam film after that. The film will release on the Ott platform in over 200 territories. The film has been shot by cinematographer Anu Moothedath and edited by Deepu Joseph. The music has been composed by M Jayachandran with lyrics penned by Hari Narayan and songs sung by Sudeep Palanad.
- 6/22/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodReports are that Indrajith, Chemban Vinod Jose, and Mukesh will be playing pivotal roles in this flick.Digital NativeDigital Native Director Lijo Jose Pellissery’s next film in the pipeline is titled Disco and he has roped in a bevy of stars to play important roles in the film. Reports are that Indrajith, Chemban Vinod Jose, and Mukesh will be playing pivotal roles in this flick which will mainly be shot in Las Vegas, Us. Plans are on to sign up some more actors, particularly from the international film circuit, we hear. S Hareesh, who scripted Lijo’s Jallikattu, is working with the director for Disco. Reports are that the film’s backdrop will be the cultural event Burning Man that is held in Nevada, United States. The shooting of Disco will begin in August and the prep work for it is currently on. It may be noted that Indrajith...
- 1/31/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor will be seen playing a young woman employed abroad and the travails she undergoes while also effectively overcoming it. Digital NativeWriter-director Boban Samuel’s next outing at the theatres will be with Al Mallu, featuring Namitha Pramod in the lead role. It will be out at the theatres on January 10 and the promos are happening full swing. Reports are that it is a heroine-centric film. In the film, Namitha will be seen playing a young woman employed abroad and the travails she undergoes while also effectively overcoming it. Al Mallu has been shot entirely in the UAE as the story is set there. Harris will be making his debut with this flick as the male lead with the rest of the cast including Siddique, Lal, Miya, Prem Prakash, Mithun Ramesh, and Dharmajan among others. The technical crew comprises Ranjin Raj for music, Vivek Menon for cinematography and Deepu Joseph for editing.
- 1/7/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by Prajesh Sen who has earlier made the Jayasurya starrer ‘Captain’, that won the actor a state award.Digital NativeHis role in the upcoming film Vellam is the most challenging he has ever done, wrote actor Jayasurya on Facebook, after sharing the first look poster. It shows him standing among bricks, perhaps playing the role of a construction worker. “After the film Captain, I am joining director Prajesh Sen for the film Water - The Essential Drink. A unique past of a man who lives among us, that’s what Vellam is. One thing is for sure – a person with his character would be there among our friends or family or acquaintances,” the rest of his post said. Vellam went on the floors with the official pooja held last month and is progressing well. The pooja of the film happened at the Anjumana Devi Temple in Ernakulam.
- 12/11/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodJayasurya plays Mullu Giri, a man to be wary of, and Swathy Reddy plays the female lead in the film.Digital NativeThe trailer of the Jayasurya starrer Thrissur Pooram is out online and it appears to be an action-packed film. Jayasurya plays the character Mullu Giri, who sends men flying, a man to be wary of. The trailer is full of stunts, apart from a small sequence of actor Swathy Reddy weeping on a bed. She is playing the female lead in the film. Though the title of the movie is Thrissur Pooram, you don’t see in the trailer, shots of the popular festival held annually in Thrissur. The others in the cast include Senthil Krishna, Sabumon Abdusamad, Vijay Babu, Gayathri Arun, Mallika Sukumaran and Sreejith Ravi. The film is directed by Rajesh Mohanan and the story and screenplay are by music composer Ratheesh Vegha. He is also composing the songs.
- 12/10/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe director of the film is Prajesh Sen, who made his debut with another Jayasurya starrer, 'Captain'.Digital NativeThe pooja of the upcoming Malayalam film Vellam happened at the Anjumana Devi Temple in Ernakulam recently. Helming the project is Prajesh Sen, who made his directorial debut with the Jayasurya starrer Captain. For Vellam again, he has chosen Jayasurya as his lead actor. Samyuktha Menon has been roped in to play the female lead in Vellam. Reports are that it is based on the life of a drunkard based in Kannur. Roby Varghese Raj will be cranking the camera for this entertainer that is produced by Friendly Productions. Acting in Prajesh’s Captain has won Jayasurya the Kerala state award for best actor. The film is a biopic of former Indian football team captain VP Sathyan. Jayasurya’s next film release will be Thrissur Pooram. Wielding the megaphone for this venture...
- 11/10/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Get ready to be gored by cinema’s horns, trampled under a stampede of deliciously grotesque, fleshy imagery and tossed aloft on a buffalo-snort of bravado because Lijo Jose Pellissery’s utterly bonkers “Jallikattu” is here to pummel a Midnight Madness slot near you into submission. A fever-pitch, adrenaline-soaked vortex of social issues drama, deconstruction of the male id, and hokey, hubristic descent into hell, . Consider the idiom “bull in a china shop” put on notice, while “buffalo in an Indian village” waits, hoofs stomping, in the wings.
The comparison is apt, because while plot revolves around a buffalo narrowly escaping slaughter and running amok through a rural Kerala community, causing extensive property destruction and livelihood decimation, it is social convention, class structure and masculine insecurity — all fragile as porcelain — that shatter most irreversibly in its wake. “Jallikattu” pounds on its themes with as much subtlety as a mallet tenderizing a tough cut of meat,...
The comparison is apt, because while plot revolves around a buffalo narrowly escaping slaughter and running amok through a rural Kerala community, causing extensive property destruction and livelihood decimation, it is social convention, class structure and masculine insecurity — all fragile as porcelain — that shatter most irreversibly in its wake. “Jallikattu” pounds on its themes with as much subtlety as a mallet tenderizing a tough cut of meat,...
- 10/4/2019
- by Jessica Kiang
- Variety Film + TV
MollywoodRatheesh Vega, the script writer and composer of the movie has said, “Her character is very integral for the film.”Digital NativeDigital Native Thrissur Pooram was supposed to be Swathi Reddy’s comeback film in Mollywood but later it was reported that Anu Sithara bagged the role. Finally, the news is out that Swathi Reddy is very much part of Thrissur Pooram. Explaining about what happened, the film’s producer Vijay Babu had said in an interview to the Times of India, “She fell ill, and our dates couldn't wait. However, I think, the role was meant for her as our schedules got postponed due to the floods and Jayasurya's injury. Now, she is completely cured and is here all pretty and healthy.” Ratheesh Vega, the script writer and composer of the movie has said, “Her character is very integral for the film.” Vijay Babu and Jayasurya share a...
- 9/26/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, directed by Prashob Vijayan, will have Shruti Ramachandran playing the female lead. Digital NativeThe Jayasurya starrer Anveshanam, directed by Prashob Vijayan, is scheduled to hit the marquee on November 1. The film’s shooting has been wrapped up and the post-production is happening right now. Anveshanam has Shruti Ramachandran playing the female lead. The film is bankrolled jointly by Mukesh R Mehta, Av Anoop and CV Sarathi under the banner of E4 Entertainment and Ava Productions. The technical crew of this film includes Francis Thomas for scripting, Ratheesh Ravi for dialogues, Appu Bhattathiri for editing, Jakes Bejoy for music and Vishnu Govind and Sree Sankar of Sound Factory for sound designing. At the time of the release of the first look of the film, Jayasurya said that it is a family thriller. He also pointed out that cinematography is very important for this film and thanked the cameraman Sujith Vaassudev for his support.
- 9/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe star was shooting for an action sequence continuously for 10 days and it took a toll on his health.Digital NativeJayasurya was shooting for his upcoming film Thrissur Pooram when he sustained mild head injuries after he collapsed on the sets. The star was shooting for an action sequence continuously for 10 days and it took a toll on his health, say sources close to the film unit. Incidentally, this is Jayasurya’s first mass action film. Music director Ratheesh Vega, who has written the film, said to the Times of India, “He (Jayasurya) fainted and suffered a mild head injury after hitting against a metal object. He was immediately taken to a private hospital and the team has taken a break for five days as he needs to rest.” Recalling the incident, Jayasurya told Toi, “I was really exhausted and in the morning when I went to the location, I...
- 9/9/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirected by Rajesh Mohanan, the action entertainer stars Jayasurya in the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeA few months ago it was announced that actor Jayasurya and producer Vijay Babu of Friday Film House will be associating for the film titled Thrissur Pooram. The duo had collaborated for Aadu and Aadu 2 and this time around it will be an action entertainer that will have Jayasurya in a serious role. Reports also emerged that Swathi Reddy will be making her comeback to Malayalam films with Thrissur Pooram. While her fans were eagerly waiting for it to happen, the latest reports now say that Anu Sithara has taken over the role. Sources in the know say that Swathi could not join the sets due to date issues and eventually the role went to Anu Sithara. Anu will play Jayasurya’s wife in the film and it is said to be a performance-oriented role. Wielding...
- 9/5/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is based on the short story 'Maoist' penned by S Hareesh and Anthony Varghese plays the male lead.Digital NativeSanthy Balachandran, who made her debut with the Malayalam film Tharangam, is now busy working in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Jallikattu. The film is based on the short story Maoist penned by S Hareesh. It is directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery with Anthony Varghese playing the male lead. According to reports, the film will hit the marquee in October and the release date will be out soon. Phars Films has procured the distribution rights of this film, confirm sources. Jallikattu is bankrolled by Thomas Panicker under his banner. S Hareesh in association with R Jayakumar has penned the screenplay for this venture. The technical crew of this film comprises Girish Gangadharan for cinematography and Deepu Joseph for editing. Vinayakan and Sabumon Abdusamad are also part of the cast. Lijo...
- 9/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) will run from September 5-15 this year.Digital NativeMalayalam movie Jallikattu directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery with Anthony Varghese playing the lead role will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff), which will run from September 5-15. The film is based on the short story Maoist penned by S Hareesh. On the Tiff page of the film, the synopsis reads: "A bold new voice in Malayalam cinema, Lijo Jose Pellissery presents a portrait of a remote village in his hometown where a buffalo escapes and causes a frenzy of ecstatic violence." Jallikattu is bankrolled by Thomas Panicker under his banner. S Hareesh in association with R Jayakumar has penned the screenplay for this venture. According to reports, the film will hit the marquee in October and the release date will be out soon. Phars Films has procured the distribution rights of this film,...
- 8/14/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Mollywood Based on the short story ‘Maoist’ penned by S Hareesh, the Lijo Jose directorial should have a release date soon.Digital NativeMalayalam film Jallikattu, based on the short story ‘Maoist’ penned by S Hareesh, will reportedly hit the marquee in October and the release date will be out soon. The film is directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery with Antony Varghese playing the lead role. Phars Films has procured the distribution rights of this film, confirm sources. Jallikattu is bankrolled by Thomas Panicker under his banner. S Hareesh, in association with R Jayakumar, has penned the screenplay for this venture. The technical crew of this film comprises Girish Gangadharan for cinematography, and Deepu Joseph for editing. Vinayakan and Sabumon Abdusamad are also part of the star cast. Lijo Jose’s Angamaly Diaries, released on March 3, 2017, turned out to be one of the biggest hits in the Malayalam film industry, which...
- 7/27/2019
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by Prasobh Vijayan, who has earlier made the revenge thriller ‘Lilli’. Digital NativeJayasurya’s next film in the pipeline has been titled Anveshanam, meaning investigation, with a tagline: Truth is always bizarre. The actor posted the first look poster of this film on his social media and wrote: “Here is presenting the first look poster for my next with director Prashob Vijayan. Happy to introduce our debut scriptwriter Francis Thomas with this project! This was one of those projects where the cinematography is very crucial. Thank you Sujit Vasudev for your incredible support. Absolutely enjoyed working with this vibrant team. Presenting 'Anveshanam', a Family thriller. (sic)” The poster shows the actor looking out of what looks like an open window, that forms one of the many blue blocks of a building. It also says that the film is a September release. The film has Shruti Ramachandran...
- 7/26/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by debutant Gireesh Nair, who has penned the story in association with Unni Malayil.Digital NativeThe Chemban Vinod Jose-starrer Puzhikkadakan is progressing well with the shooting happening at a brisk pace. According to sources from the film's camp Jayasurya will be playing an important cameo in this flick. The cameo role was so impressive that Jayasurya did not want to let it go, we hear from sources. Wielding the megaphone for Puzhikkadakan is debut director Gireesh Nair who has penned the story in association with Unni Malayil. The film’s screenplay and dialogues have been written by Shyal Satheesh and Hari Prasad Koleri. Dhanya Balakrishna is making her debut in the Malayalam film industry with Puzhikkadakan. Balu Varghese, Vijay Babu, Alencier Ley, Sudhi Koppa, and Mala Parvathy will appear in supporting roles. The film is bankrolled jointly by Evaab Productions and Maqtro Pictures. Jayasurya is currently...
- 7/24/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe Thrissur-based film will be divided into several chapters, each named after various stages of the pooram, said producer Vijay Babu.Digital NativeA couple of months ago it was announced that actor Jayasurya and producer Vijay Babu of Friday Film House will be associating for the film titled Thrissur Pooram. Now, reports say that actor Swathi Reddy has been roped in to play the female lead. She will be seen playing Jayarsurya’s wife in the film. Swathi has earlier acted opposite Fahadh Faasil in two Malayalam films – Amen and North 24 Kaatham. She was also part of Lijo Jose Pallissery’s Double Barrel and Ajith Pillai’s Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal. Others in the cast include Senthil Krishna, Sabumon Abdusamad, Vijay Babu, Gayathri Arun, Mallika Sukumaran and Sreejith Ravi. On the film, Vijay Babu has earlier said to The New Indian Express, “It's a Thrissur-based mass film. It's divided into several chapters,...
- 7/19/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt will be a Thrissur-based mass film, divided into several chapters, each named after the various stages of the pooram.Digital NativeActor Jayasurya and producer Vijay Babu of Friday Film House will be associating for the film Thrissur Pooram. They have earlier collaborated for Aadu and Aadu 2. This time around it is an action entertainer that will have Jayasurya in a serious role. On the film, Vijay Babu has said to Cinema Express, “It's a Thrissur-based mass film. It's divided into several chapters, each named after the various stages of the pooram, such as Kodiyettam and Vedikettu. It's an attempt to deliver a different kind of mass film and do justice to this genre. It will have all the ingredients necessary for an entertainer.” Wielding the megaphone for this venture is debutant director Rajesh Mohanan and the story and screenplay are by music composer Ratheesh Vega. Ratheesh spoke about it to Cinema Express.
- 5/14/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe decision to postpone the release after its preview screenings comes as a surprise.Digital Native Ee-Ma-Yau-Movie-Lijo-Jose-Pellissery-2.jpgThe much-anticipated Ee Ma Yau, which caught the attention of the film buffs with its unconventional poster will reportedly not hit the silver screens this year. Plans were afoot to release the film this year, but it has been postponed to next year. The film was shot in just 18 days, but the wait is far from over. The decision to postpone the release after its preview screenings comes as a surprise. Speculations about the reason for Ee Ma Yau’s release date being postponed have already started doing the rounds. However, sources close to the film unit say that the post-production digital intermediate (Di) work on the film was not in accordance with the standards expected by the filmmakers, so the team was reworking it. On the other hand, the film’s director Lijo Jose Pellissery has reportedly said that the film has been invited for screenings in various prestigious international film festivals. The makers intend to release it in Kerala after the film fest screenings. Written by Pf Mathews and directed by Mollywood's experimental director Lijo Jose Pellisery, Ee Ma Yau stars Vinayakan, Chemban Vinod Jose and Dileesh Pothan in the lead roles and Bitto Davis, Pauly Kannamaly, Kainagiri Thangaraj and Krishna Padmakumar as are part of its supporting cast. Prashanth Pillai has composed music for this flick with Shylu Khalid cranking the camera, and Deepu Joseph editing it. The film has been bankrolled by Rajesh George Kulangara under his banner Rgk Cinemas and will be distributed by Central Pictures. With the suspense over Ee Ma Yau’s release date looming large, fans have to wait for an official announcement about it from the filmmakers. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/20/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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