“Baahubali” star Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media has teamed with Tinkle Comics to launch a graphic novel featuring Indian superhero Minnal Murali at the Mumbai Comic-Con.
“Minnal Murali” is a 2021 Malayalam-language film directed by Basil Joseph, produced by Sophia Paul’s Weekend Blockbusters and starring Tovino Thomas as the eponymous superhero. Set in a village in Kerala, the film follows a tailor with dreams of emigrating to the U.S. and a social outcast who simultaneously get superpowers when struck by lightning (minnal means lightning in Malayalam) with the former using them for good and the latter for evil. It was acquired by Netflix and had a direct-to-digital release on the service during the pandemic and remains one of its most popular films.
The graphic novel will delve into the superhero’s origins and unveil a new story that takes his adventures further.
Spirit Media unveiled film, TV and comic-book...
“Minnal Murali” is a 2021 Malayalam-language film directed by Basil Joseph, produced by Sophia Paul’s Weekend Blockbusters and starring Tovino Thomas as the eponymous superhero. Set in a village in Kerala, the film follows a tailor with dreams of emigrating to the U.S. and a social outcast who simultaneously get superpowers when struck by lightning (minnal means lightning in Malayalam) with the former using them for good and the latter for evil. It was acquired by Netflix and had a direct-to-digital release on the service during the pandemic and remains one of its most popular films.
The graphic novel will delve into the superhero’s origins and unveil a new story that takes his adventures further.
Spirit Media unveiled film, TV and comic-book...
- 4/21/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran and Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Pranav Mohal’s Varshangalkku Shesham. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
“Varshangalkku Shesham,” crafted under the directorial prowess of Vineeth Sreenivasan, embarks on a narrative journey chronicling the profound odyssey of two intrepid individuals navigating through the tapestry of dreams against the backdrop of 1970s Kerala and Chennai. Within the film, the characters of Venu and Murali, embodied by Dhyan Sreenivasan and Pranav Mohanlal, respectively, serve as conduits through which the audience is immersed in the vicissitudes of their cinematic pursuits.
While one protagonist aspires for the coveted zenith of silver screen stardom, the other harbors divergent ambitions. Murali’s magnetic influence compels Venu to venture forth into the enigmatic realm of Chennai. Over the temporal expanse of five decades, the film intricately weaves the evolving fabric of their friendship, thereby affording spectators profound insights into the labyrinthine realm of cinema, mirrored through the prism of their lived experiences.
Cast & crew of “Varshangalkku Shesham...
“Varshangalkku Shesham,” crafted under the directorial prowess of Vineeth Sreenivasan, embarks on a narrative journey chronicling the profound odyssey of two intrepid individuals navigating through the tapestry of dreams against the backdrop of 1970s Kerala and Chennai. Within the film, the characters of Venu and Murali, embodied by Dhyan Sreenivasan and Pranav Mohanlal, respectively, serve as conduits through which the audience is immersed in the vicissitudes of their cinematic pursuits.
While one protagonist aspires for the coveted zenith of silver screen stardom, the other harbors divergent ambitions. Murali’s magnetic influence compels Venu to venture forth into the enigmatic realm of Chennai. Over the temporal expanse of five decades, the film intricately weaves the evolving fabric of their friendship, thereby affording spectators profound insights into the labyrinthine realm of cinema, mirrored through the prism of their lived experiences.
Cast & crew of “Varshangalkku Shesham...
- 4/9/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is receiving a lot of positive responses to his work in the recently released film ‘Aadujeevitham’, wrapped up the shoot of his upcoming film titled ‘Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil’ on Thursday.
The Malayalam film has been directed by Vipin Das, and is in the comedy genre. It narrates the story of a young man entangled in a series of misfortunes during a wedding ceremony, ultimately leading him to marry a woman who has enraged the groom.
Sharing pictures from the final day of shooting, the team bid adieu with a promise of a fun-filled entertainer. The caption reads: “That’s the final wrap! #GuruvayoorAmbalaNadayil. We hope that it will be a fun-filled entertainer. See you soon. May 2024 worldwide release.”
The film has been produced under Prithviraj Sukumaran’s own banner, Prithviraj Productions, and also features Nikhila Vimal, Anaswara Rajan, Basil Joseph, and Yogi Babu in pivotal roles.
Meanwhile,...
The Malayalam film has been directed by Vipin Das, and is in the comedy genre. It narrates the story of a young man entangled in a series of misfortunes during a wedding ceremony, ultimately leading him to marry a woman who has enraged the groom.
Sharing pictures from the final day of shooting, the team bid adieu with a promise of a fun-filled entertainer. The caption reads: “That’s the final wrap! #GuruvayoorAmbalaNadayil. We hope that it will be a fun-filled entertainer. See you soon. May 2024 worldwide release.”
The film has been produced under Prithviraj Sukumaran’s own banner, Prithviraj Productions, and also features Nikhila Vimal, Anaswara Rajan, Basil Joseph, and Yogi Babu in pivotal roles.
Meanwhile,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ranveer Singh’s Shooting Schedule For Don 3, Shaktimaan & Singham Again!(Photo Credit –Instagram/YouTube)
Ranveer Singh is fresh from the success of Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, co-starring Alia Bhatt as the leading lady. He has many projects in the kitty, and each one will leave you with an adrenaline rush. From Don 3, Shaktimaan to Singham Again, scroll below for the latest updates on each one of these projects.
Singham Again Cast
Rohit Shetty led Singham Again has a lot of exciting developments. Deepika Padukone will be joining the cop franchise as the first female cop. Tiger Shroff is also joining the bandwagon as Acp Satya. Lastly, Arjun Kapoor is the latest entrant and will play an antagonist in the film. And, of course, Ajay Devgn will be leading the upcoming flick, while Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh will also be seen in cameo roles.
Ranveer Singh is fresh from the success of Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, co-starring Alia Bhatt as the leading lady. He has many projects in the kitty, and each one will leave you with an adrenaline rush. From Don 3, Shaktimaan to Singham Again, scroll below for the latest updates on each one of these projects.
Singham Again Cast
Rohit Shetty led Singham Again has a lot of exciting developments. Deepika Padukone will be joining the cop franchise as the first female cop. Tiger Shroff is also joining the bandwagon as Acp Satya. Lastly, Arjun Kapoor is the latest entrant and will play an antagonist in the film. And, of course, Ajay Devgn will be leading the upcoming flick, while Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh will also be seen in cameo roles.
- 2/16/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Shaktimaan Reboot: Ranveer Singh To Start The 350 Crore Project ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )
Ranveer Singh in and as Shaktimaan. That’s it, that is the news for the day. Last year, the superstar received a lot of love and admiration for his portrayal of Rocky Randhawa in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He was said to be the long-lost sibling of Poo from K3G, and the audiences loved his vibe in the film. It was rumored that post-Karan Johar’s rom-com Ranveer and Alia Bhatt will move together to Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s Baiju Bawra.
However, everyone was shocked when Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced his next film that starred Alia Bhatt definitely but sans Ranveer. In fact, it stars two actors – Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal and is titled Love & War. So that means the Baiju Bawra remake has been indefinitely postponed!
Now, a report by...
Ranveer Singh in and as Shaktimaan. That’s it, that is the news for the day. Last year, the superstar received a lot of love and admiration for his portrayal of Rocky Randhawa in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He was said to be the long-lost sibling of Poo from K3G, and the audiences loved his vibe in the film. It was rumored that post-Karan Johar’s rom-com Ranveer and Alia Bhatt will move together to Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s Baiju Bawra.
However, everyone was shocked when Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced his next film that starred Alia Bhatt definitely but sans Ranveer. In fact, it stars two actors – Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal and is titled Love & War. So that means the Baiju Bawra remake has been indefinitely postponed!
Now, a report by...
- 2/11/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Vineeth Sreenivasan, who delivered a blockbuster hit with Hridayam earlier this year, has wrapped up the shoot of his next directorial venture, Varshangalkku Shesham. The film, which translates to After Many Years, features an ensemble cast of Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, Neeraj Madhav, Neeta Pillai, Arjun Lal, Nikhil Nair, Shaan Rahman, and Vineeth himself.
The film, which is produced by Visakh Subramaniam under the banner of Merryland Cinemas, has been shot in over 50 locations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. The film took 40 days to complete, with a crew of over 200 members and a cast of more than 1000 artists. The film is expected to be a coming-of-age drama that explores the lives of a group of friends over three different phases.
Vineeth Sreenivasan took to social media to announce the wrap of the film and thanked the entire team for their hard work and dedication.
The film, which is produced by Visakh Subramaniam under the banner of Merryland Cinemas, has been shot in over 50 locations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. The film took 40 days to complete, with a crew of over 200 members and a cast of more than 1000 artists. The film is expected to be a coming-of-age drama that explores the lives of a group of friends over three different phases.
Vineeth Sreenivasan took to social media to announce the wrap of the film and thanked the entire team for their hard work and dedication.
- 12/20/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Dysfunctional family stories have been a staple in Malayalam films. Many Malayalam filmmakers have a penchant for adding realism to this genre to make their stories relatable and believable. We’ve had Sathyan Anthikad drill out many family-oriented films, but the core of each of his films would be the disagreement and dysfunctionality of it. Sandesham is an excellent example of how a story laced with politics and dysfunctionality would produce an ever-green satire. Apart from this film from the early 1990s, lately, films like Joji and Appan have extensively covered the negative impact of an imbalanced family on its members. Falimy, written and directed by Nithish Sahadev, is about a family who are essentially tired of each other but end up taking a trip together.
Falimy begins with Anu, the dubbing artist, and his mother struggling with the responsibility of running their middle-class home. Anu’s father, Chandran, has...
Falimy begins with Anu, the dubbing artist, and his mother struggling with the responsibility of running their middle-class home. Anu’s father, Chandran, has...
- 12/19/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
The makers of the upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Falimy’ have released the official trailer of the film, and it is a treat for the fans of family comedies. The film stars Basil Joseph, Jagadish, Manju Pillai, Sandeep Pradeep, and Meenaraj in the lead roles, and is directed by Nithish Sahadev. The trailer gives a glimpse of the plot, which revolves around Basil Joseph’s character, who decides to go on a trip to Kashi with his family, following the advice of a woman named Anagha, who he is smitten with. The trailer is filled with hilarious moments, as the family faces various challenges and adventures on their way to the holy city. The trailer also showcases the beautiful locations and the vibrant music of the film.
‘Falimy’ is a travel family drama, produced by Lakshmi Warrier, Ganesh Menon, and Amal Paulson, who have previously delivered hit films like ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey...
‘Falimy’ is a travel family drama, produced by Lakshmi Warrier, Ganesh Menon, and Amal Paulson, who have previously delivered hit films like ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey...
- 11/8/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Hilarious, heartfelt, thoughtful, evocative, and dramatic, actor Basil Joseph’s film ‘Falimy’ has all of these elements and more in its new trailer. Much like it was with his film ‘Minnal Murali’, ‘Falimy’ is a freshly creative and unique take on the average family-drama.
While it has everything that one would expect from standard movies, and indeed it does share many of those tropes, most predominantly being its ‘masala’ style, the trailer is also ingenious as it looks mainstream and yet feels somewhatdifferent.
The trailer starts off with a grandson talking to his grandfather who is narrating his own story of when he and his friends went on a trip to Goa. Already bored of this, the trailer then cuts to the desire of Basil Joseph’s whole family wanting to go to Kaashi for vacation.
A family with its ups and downs, it would seem that none of its members look eye to eye,...
While it has everything that one would expect from standard movies, and indeed it does share many of those tropes, most predominantly being its ‘masala’ style, the trailer is also ingenious as it looks mainstream and yet feels somewhatdifferent.
The trailer starts off with a grandson talking to his grandfather who is narrating his own story of when he and his friends went on a trip to Goa. Already bored of this, the trailer then cuts to the desire of Basil Joseph’s whole family wanting to go to Kaashi for vacation.
A family with its ups and downs, it would seem that none of its members look eye to eye,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hilarious, heartfelt, thoughtful, evocative, and dramatic, actor Basil Joseph’s film ‘Falimy’ has all of these elements and more in its new trailer. Much like it was with his film ‘Minnal Murali’, ‘Falimy’ is a freshly creative and unique take on the average family-drama.
While it has everything that one would expect from standard movies, and indeed it does share many of those tropes, most predominantly being its ‘masala’ style, the trailer is also ingenious as it looks mainstream and yet feels somewhatdifferent.
The trailer starts off with a grandson talking to his grandfather who is narrating his own story of when he and his friends went on a trip to Goa. Already bored of this, the trailer then cuts to the desire of Basil Joseph’s whole family wanting to go to Kaashi for vacation.
A family with its ups and downs, it would seem that none of its members look eye to eye,...
While it has everything that one would expect from standard movies, and indeed it does share many of those tropes, most predominantly being its ‘masala’ style, the trailer is also ingenious as it looks mainstream and yet feels somewhatdifferent.
The trailer starts off with a grandson talking to his grandfather who is narrating his own story of when he and his friends went on a trip to Goa. Already bored of this, the trailer then cuts to the desire of Basil Joseph’s whole family wanting to go to Kaashi for vacation.
A family with its ups and downs, it would seem that none of its members look eye to eye,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Vineeth Sreenivasan, the multi-talented artist of Malayalam cinema, has announced his next directorial venture, Varshangalkku Shesham. The film, which features an ensemble cast of Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, Neeraj Madhav, Neeta Pillai, Arjun Lal, Nikhil Nair, Shaan Rahman, and Vineeth himself, is touted to be a drama that spans over different seasons1.
The shooting of Varshangalkku Shesham has commenced on October 25, 2023 in Kochi.
Varshangalkku Shesham is produced by Visakh Subramaniam under the banner of Merryland Cinemas. The technical crew and the rest of the cast are yet to be announced. The film is expected to be a visual treat for the audience as it will showcase the beauty of Kerala in different seasons.
The makers have also announced that Varshangalkku Shesham will hit the screens on Vishu 2024. The film will mark the second collaboration of Vineeth Sreenivasan and Pranav Mohanlal after Hridayam,...
The shooting of Varshangalkku Shesham has commenced on October 25, 2023 in Kochi.
Varshangalkku Shesham is produced by Visakh Subramaniam under the banner of Merryland Cinemas. The technical crew and the rest of the cast are yet to be announced. The film is expected to be a visual treat for the audience as it will showcase the beauty of Kerala in different seasons.
The makers have also announced that Varshangalkku Shesham will hit the screens on Vishu 2024. The film will mark the second collaboration of Vineeth Sreenivasan and Pranav Mohanlal after Hridayam,...
- 10/26/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
New Delhi, Oct 22 (Ians) Actor-director Basil Joseph’s upcoming Malayalam family-drama-comedy film ‘Falimy’ has unveiled its latest track ‘Manjeera Shinjitham’.
A peppy, festive, melodic, energetic number, the song, is just an all out automatic foot-tapper.
‘Manjeera Shinjitham’, composed by Vishnu Vijay, is a rather experimental track, infusing elements of electronic, pop, classical, folk, film music, and some touches of rock to create an extremely unique and flavourful song which makes you just want to bob your head and sing along, even if you don’t know the language.
From the music video, it can be seen that Basil’s character is trying to get his romance working and is a love lost bird. He is constantly on the phone and is trying to get together with his girl, essayed by actress Raina Radhakrishan.
Then Basil has his own family duties, attending various functions and many other problems, one of which...
A peppy, festive, melodic, energetic number, the song, is just an all out automatic foot-tapper.
‘Manjeera Shinjitham’, composed by Vishnu Vijay, is a rather experimental track, infusing elements of electronic, pop, classical, folk, film music, and some touches of rock to create an extremely unique and flavourful song which makes you just want to bob your head and sing along, even if you don’t know the language.
From the music video, it can be seen that Basil’s character is trying to get his romance working and is a love lost bird. He is constantly on the phone and is trying to get together with his girl, essayed by actress Raina Radhakrishan.
Then Basil has his own family duties, attending various functions and many other problems, one of which...
- 10/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Vela is an upcoming Malayalam film that stars Shane Nigam and Sunny Wayne as police officers who work in a control room in Palakkad. The film is directed by debutant Syam Sasi and written by M Sajas, who previously penned the Asif Ali-starrer Mandharam. The film is produced by Cyn-Cyl Celluloid and distributed by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films.
The film is billed as an emotion-centric crime drama that is inspired by actual events. The plot revolves around the complex relationship between two police officers, Mallikarjunan (played by Sunny Wayne) and Ullas Augustine (played by Shane Nigam). Ullas is a new recruit who joins the control room and has to deal with many false messages that come his way. He faces a dilemma whether to follow or ignore those messages, or to report them to his seniors. Mallikarjunan is a senior officer who has a different approach to his...
The film is billed as an emotion-centric crime drama that is inspired by actual events. The plot revolves around the complex relationship between two police officers, Mallikarjunan (played by Sunny Wayne) and Ullas Augustine (played by Shane Nigam). Ullas is a new recruit who joins the control room and has to deal with many false messages that come his way. He faces a dilemma whether to follow or ignore those messages, or to report them to his seniors. Mallikarjunan is a senior officer who has a different approach to his...
- 10/22/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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The Malayalam family period drama film ‘Falimy’ by director Nithish Sahadev has unveiled its first glimpse. A teaser of the light-hearted film presents glimpses of a family embarking on a thrilling adventure with actor Basil Joseph taking up the reins.
Much of the first glimpse shows a very comedic moment between the family members where Sandeep Pradeep is telling Basil Joseph that the solution to his problem in terms of living, is to live together.
The clip then showcases the other characters which include the actresses Meenaraj, Manju Pillai, and actor Jagdish. The role of Jagdish seems to be one of more serious capacity as he is seen standing outside a train station, yelling at the others.
Sandeep who is the comic master in the film gives a very clever nod to Thalapathy Vijay, talking about his slow-motion walking, something which the ‘Leo’ actor is known to do.
However, when...
Much of the first glimpse shows a very comedic moment between the family members where Sandeep Pradeep is telling Basil Joseph that the solution to his problem in terms of living, is to live together.
The clip then showcases the other characters which include the actresses Meenaraj, Manju Pillai, and actor Jagdish. The role of Jagdish seems to be one of more serious capacity as he is seen standing outside a train station, yelling at the others.
Sandeep who is the comic master in the film gives a very clever nod to Thalapathy Vijay, talking about his slow-motion walking, something which the ‘Leo’ actor is known to do.
However, when...
- 10/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Malayalam family period drama film ‘Falimy’ by director Nithish Sahadev has unveiled its first glimpse. A teaser of the light-hearted film presents glimpses of a family embarking on a thrilling adventure with actor Basil Joseph taking up the reins.
Much of the first glimpse shows a very comedic moment between the family members where Sandeep Pradeep is telling Basil Joseph that the solution to his problem in terms of living, is to live together.
The clip then showcases the other characters which include the actresses Meenaraj, Manju Pillai, and actor Jagdish. The role of Jagdish seems to be one of more serious capacity as he is seen standing outside a train station, yelling at the others.
Sandeep who is the comic master in the film gives a very clever nod to Thalapathy Vijay, talking about his slow-motion walking, something which the ‘Leo’ actor is known to do.
However, when...
Much of the first glimpse shows a very comedic moment between the family members where Sandeep Pradeep is telling Basil Joseph that the solution to his problem in terms of living, is to live together.
The clip then showcases the other characters which include the actresses Meenaraj, Manju Pillai, and actor Jagdish. The role of Jagdish seems to be one of more serious capacity as he is seen standing outside a train station, yelling at the others.
Sandeep who is the comic master in the film gives a very clever nod to Thalapathy Vijay, talking about his slow-motion walking, something which the ‘Leo’ actor is known to do.
However, when...
- 10/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Varshangalkku Shesham the upcoming Malayalam film directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, is gearing up for its shoot. The film, which reunites the Hridayam team of Pranav Mohanlal and Kalyani Priyadarshan, also features Nivin Pauly in a pivotal role.
The film is produced by Visakh Subramaniam under the banner of Merryland Cinemas, which is making a comeback after a long hiatus.
According to sources, the setworks for the film are going on at a brisk pace and the team is planning to begin the shoot by this month 27th. The film is said to be a romantic drama that spans over several years and explores the lives of the characters.
The film also has an ensemble cast of Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Neeraj Madhav, Neeta Pillai, Arjun Lal, Nikil Nair and Shaan Rahman.
The film is produced by Visakh Subramaniam under the banner of Merryland Cinemas, which is making a comeback after a long hiatus.
According to sources, the setworks for the film are going on at a brisk pace and the team is planning to begin the shoot by this month 27th. The film is said to be a romantic drama that spans over several years and explores the lives of the characters.
The film also has an ensemble cast of Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Neeraj Madhav, Neeta Pillai, Arjun Lal, Nikil Nair and Shaan Rahman.
- 10/10/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Basil Joseph, the talented filmmaker who has delivered three blockbuster Malayalam films, is all set to make his Bollywood debut with a superhero project. The film will feature none other than Ranveer Singh, the versatile and flamboyant star of Hindi cinema, in the lead role. The budget of the film is said to be a whopping 450 crores, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.
According to sources, Basil Joseph has been working on the script of the superhero film for a long time and has finally got the green signal from Ranveer Singh, who was impressed by the director’s vision and creativity. The film will be produced by Yash Raj Films, the banner that launched Ranveer Singh in Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) 1. The film will also mark the reunion of Ranveer Singh and Yash Raj Films after a gap of six years.
Minnal Murali Trailer
The...
According to sources, Basil Joseph has been working on the script of the superhero film for a long time and has finally got the green signal from Ranveer Singh, who was impressed by the director’s vision and creativity. The film will be produced by Yash Raj Films, the banner that launched Ranveer Singh in Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) 1. The film will also mark the reunion of Ranveer Singh and Yash Raj Films after a gap of six years.
Minnal Murali Trailer
The...
- 10/6/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Basil Joseph, the director of the recently released Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali, is reportedly in talks with Bollywood star Ranveer Singh for his next project. According to sources, the film could be a reboot of Shaktimaan, India’s first superhero who was popularised by actor Mukesh Khanna in the 90s12
Ranveer Singh, who is known for his versatility and charisma, has shown a keen interest in playing the role of Shaktimaan, but has not signed the dotted lines yet. The actor is currently busy with Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, co-starring Alia Bhatt. He has also wrapped up Rohit Shetty’s Cirkus and will soon start shooting for S Shankar’s Anniyan remake34
Minnal Murali Trailer
Basil Joseph made his directorial debut with Kunjiramayanam in 2015, followed by Godha in 2017. Both films were critically and commercially successful. His third film Minnal Murali, starring Tovino Thomas and Guru Somasundaram,...
Ranveer Singh, who is known for his versatility and charisma, has shown a keen interest in playing the role of Shaktimaan, but has not signed the dotted lines yet. The actor is currently busy with Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, co-starring Alia Bhatt. He has also wrapped up Rohit Shetty’s Cirkus and will soon start shooting for S Shankar’s Anniyan remake34
Minnal Murali Trailer
Basil Joseph made his directorial debut with Kunjiramayanam in 2015, followed by Godha in 2017. Both films were critically and commercially successful. His third film Minnal Murali, starring Tovino Thomas and Guru Somasundaram,...
- 9/28/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Jeethu Joseph, the acclaimed director of films like Drishyam, Memories and Papanasam, has announced his next project with Kooman writer Krishna Kumar. The film titled Nunakuzhy will be produced by Saregama and Yoodlee Films.
The film will feature Basil Joseph, Grace Antony, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Saiju Kurup and Aju Varghese in prominent roles. The cinematography will be handled by Satheesh Kurup and the editing by V. S. Vinayak.
According to Jeethu, the film will be different from his other announced projects such as Neru, Drishyam 3 and Ram.
The film is expected to go on floors by the end of this year and will be shot in various locations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The makers are planning to release the film in 2024.
The film will feature Basil Joseph, Grace Antony, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Saiju Kurup and Aju Varghese in prominent roles. The cinematography will be handled by Satheesh Kurup and the editing by V. S. Vinayak.
According to Jeethu, the film will be different from his other announced projects such as Neru, Drishyam 3 and Ram.
The film is expected to go on floors by the end of this year and will be shot in various locations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The makers are planning to release the film in 2024.
- 9/19/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Shesham Mickeil Fathima, the upcoming Malayalam film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role, has been acquired by Gokulam Movies for worldwide theatrical distribution. The film, written and directed by Manu C Kumar, is a musical drama that revolves around the life of a singer named Fathima and her relationship with a radio jockey named Mickeil.
The film also features Hesham Abdul Wahab, the music director of the critically acclaimed film Hridayam. The film marks his second collaboration with Kalyani Priyadarshan, after Hridayam.
Shesham Mike-il Fathima Teaser
The film’s cinematography is handled by Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran, who is known for his work in films like Kabir Singh (2019), Baaghi 2 (2018) and Baaghi 3 (2020). The film’s editing is done by Kiran Das, who won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2019 for the film Ishq.
The film’s audio and music rights have been sold to Think Music,...
The film also features Hesham Abdul Wahab, the music director of the critically acclaimed film Hridayam. The film marks his second collaboration with Kalyani Priyadarshan, after Hridayam.
Shesham Mike-il Fathima Teaser
The film’s cinematography is handled by Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran, who is known for his work in films like Kabir Singh (2019), Baaghi 2 (2018) and Baaghi 3 (2020). The film’s editing is done by Kiran Das, who won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2019 for the film Ishq.
The film’s audio and music rights have been sold to Think Music,...
- 9/14/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Vineeth Sreenivasan, who recently announced his sixth directorial project Varshangalkku Shesham, has revealed some exciting details about the film. The movie, which features an ensemble cast of Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, and others, will be set in the 1980s and will showcase the life and culture of Kodambakkam, the hub of Tamil cinema in Chennai.
According to a source close to the film, the set work for Varshangalkku Shesham will begin next week in Aroor, Kochi. The filmmakers are planning to recreate the 1980s Kodambakkam with authentic props and costumes. The shoot is expected to start from October 27 and will continue for a few months.
#FDFS_Exclusive: #VarshangalkkuShesham Set work will begin next week!
They are Recreating 1980s Kodambakkam, Chennai in Aroor, Kochi
Shoot starts from October 27 #PranavMohanlal #VineethSreenivasan #KalyaniPriyadarshan #Nivinpauly pic.twitter.com/4KowY0pkVi
— Fdfs Reviews (@FDFS_Reviews) September 13, 2023 Update Tweet
Varshangalkku Shesham,...
According to a source close to the film, the set work for Varshangalkku Shesham will begin next week in Aroor, Kochi. The filmmakers are planning to recreate the 1980s Kodambakkam with authentic props and costumes. The shoot is expected to start from October 27 and will continue for a few months.
#FDFS_Exclusive: #VarshangalkkuShesham Set work will begin next week!
They are Recreating 1980s Kodambakkam, Chennai in Aroor, Kochi
Shoot starts from October 27 #PranavMohanlal #VineethSreenivasan #KalyaniPriyadarshan #Nivinpauly pic.twitter.com/4KowY0pkVi
— Fdfs Reviews (@FDFS_Reviews) September 13, 2023 Update Tweet
Varshangalkku Shesham,...
- 9/13/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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The Malayalam film industry is buzzing with excitement as the team behind the blockbuster Hridayam has announced their next project, Varshangalkku Shesham, which translates to After Many Years. The film, written and directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, will feature an ensemble cast of some of the most popular actors in the industry, including Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, Neeraj Madhav, Neeta Pillai, Arjun Lal, Nikil Nair, Shaan Rahman, and Vineeth himselfAd12.
The film was officially announced on July 13, 2023 by Mohanlal, Pranav’s father and a superstar of Malayalam cinema. He shared a poster of the film on his social media accounts and wrote, “#MerrylandCinemas Proudly Presents വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷം #VarshangalkkuShesham Written & Directed by : #VineethSreenivasan Produced by : @visakhsub *ing – My Son @impranavlal & #DhyanSreenivasan @AjuVarghesee @kalyanipriyan #VineethSreenivasan @NivinOfficial @basiljoseph25”3. Vineeth also posted the same poster on his Instagram account and expressed his...
The film was officially announced on July 13, 2023 by Mohanlal, Pranav’s father and a superstar of Malayalam cinema. He shared a poster of the film on his social media accounts and wrote, “#MerrylandCinemas Proudly Presents വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷം #VarshangalkkuShesham Written & Directed by : #VineethSreenivasan Produced by : @visakhsub *ing – My Son @impranavlal & #DhyanSreenivasan @AjuVarghesee @kalyanipriyan #VineethSreenivasan @NivinOfficial @basiljoseph25”3. Vineeth also posted the same poster on his Instagram account and expressed his...
- 9/9/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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After the success of Driving Licence, director Lal Jr is back with another film that revolves around the life of a superstar. The film, titled Nadikar Thilakam, stars Tovino Thomas as David Padikkal, a popular actor who has a huge fan following. The first look poster of the film was released on Friday, revealing the release date as well.
Nadikar Thilakam First Look
The film is slated to hit the screens worldwide in 2024.
Nadikar Thilakam also stars Soubin Shahir, Bhavana, Aju Varghese, Saiju Kurup, Basil Joseph and many others in pivotal roles. The script of the film is written by Suvin Somasekharan and the music is composed by Yakzen & Neha known for the film Iyobinte Pushtakam. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers.
Tovino Thomas First Look
According to reports, Nadikar Thilakam will explore the ups and downs of David Padikkal’s career and personal life. The film will...
Nadikar Thilakam First Look
The film is slated to hit the screens worldwide in 2024.
Nadikar Thilakam also stars Soubin Shahir, Bhavana, Aju Varghese, Saiju Kurup, Basil Joseph and many others in pivotal roles. The script of the film is written by Suvin Somasekharan and the music is composed by Yakzen & Neha known for the film Iyobinte Pushtakam. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers.
Tovino Thomas First Look
According to reports, Nadikar Thilakam will explore the ups and downs of David Padikkal’s career and personal life. The film will...
- 8/25/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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TributeSiddique, who passed away on August 8, had, along with his friend Lal, made some of the most memorable comedies in Malayalam cinema through the 80s and 90s.One of the first actors to pen a tribute to filmmaker Siddique after his passing on Tuesday, August 8, was the usually withdrawn Fahadh Faasil. In a rare emotional post, he said, “You will be missed forever dear Sidhikka.” He was also among those who went to pay homage to Siddique at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Kochi on Wednesday. He, along with his father Fazil, a renowned director of the 1990s, held and hugged Lal, Siddique's closest friend in films, who stood by, crying. Siddque and Lal's names were at one time always spoken together, the two springing up with a new brand of comedies in the late 80s, writing and directing some of the most popular films in Malayalam. Lal appeared inconsolable by his friend's side,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
The acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Vipin Das, who recently delivered a blockbuster hit with his black comedy Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, is all set to direct his next project in Hindi. The film, which is yet to be titled, will feature two powerhouse performers from different industries – Vijay Sethupathi from Tamil cinema and Kangana Ranaut from Bollywood.
The film is said to be a mind-bending suspense thriller that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. According to sources, the film will explore the themes of identity, memory and reality in a twisted way. The film will also have elements of humor and satire, as Vipin Das is known for his witty and sharp writing.
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya He Trailer
Vijay Sethupathi and Kangana Ranaut have reportedly agreed to do the film after being impressed by the script and the vision of the director. The two actors have never worked together before,...
The film is said to be a mind-bending suspense thriller that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. According to sources, the film will explore the themes of identity, memory and reality in a twisted way. The film will also have elements of humor and satire, as Vipin Das is known for his witty and sharp writing.
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya He Trailer
Vijay Sethupathi and Kangana Ranaut have reportedly agreed to do the film after being impressed by the script and the vision of the director. The two actors have never worked together before,...
- 7/20/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Rana Daggubati, the founder of Spirit Media, has announced a slate of new films, series and comics at San Diego Comic Con (Sdcc) 2023 in USA. The actor-producer is known for his roles in Baahubali, The Ghazi Attack and Haathi Mere Saathi.
Some of Rana Daggubati’s upcoming projects under Spirit Media include:
Hiranyakashyap: A film inspired by Amar Chitra Katha’s comics, it will feature Rana Daggubati in the titular role of the demon king who challenges Lord Vishnu. The story is written by noted director Trivikram, who is known for his films like Athadu, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava. The film is expected to be a visual spectacle with high-end VFX and production design. Minnal Murali Comics Minnal Murali: In partnership with Weekend Blockbusters, the producers of the Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali, a new comic character of Minnal Murali will be unveiled in the popular Indian comic magazine Tinkle.
Some of Rana Daggubati’s upcoming projects under Spirit Media include:
Hiranyakashyap: A film inspired by Amar Chitra Katha’s comics, it will feature Rana Daggubati in the titular role of the demon king who challenges Lord Vishnu. The story is written by noted director Trivikram, who is known for his films like Athadu, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava. The film is expected to be a visual spectacle with high-end VFX and production design. Minnal Murali Comics Minnal Murali: In partnership with Weekend Blockbusters, the producers of the Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali, a new comic character of Minnal Murali will be unveiled in the popular Indian comic magazine Tinkle.
- 7/19/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Rana Daggubati, the founder of Spirit Media, has announced a slate of new films, series and comics at San Diego Comic Con (Sdcc) 2023 in USA. The actor-producer is known for his roles in Baahubali, The Ghazi Attack and Haathi Mere Saathi.
Some of Rana Daggubati’s upcoming projects under Spirit Media include:
Hiranyakashyap: A film inspired by Amar Chitra Katha’s comics, it will feature Rana Daggubati in the titular role of the demon king who challenges Lord Vishnu. The story is written by noted director Trivikram, who is known for his films like Athadu, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava. The film is expected to be a visual spectacle with high-end VFX and production design. Minnal Murali Comics Minnal Murali: In partnership with Weekend Blockbusters, the producers of the Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali, a new comic character of Minnal Murali will be unveiled in the popular Indian comic magazine Tinkle.
Some of Rana Daggubati’s upcoming projects under Spirit Media include:
Hiranyakashyap: A film inspired by Amar Chitra Katha’s comics, it will feature Rana Daggubati in the titular role of the demon king who challenges Lord Vishnu. The story is written by noted director Trivikram, who is known for his films like Athadu, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava. The film is expected to be a visual spectacle with high-end VFX and production design. Minnal Murali Comics Minnal Murali: In partnership with Weekend Blockbusters, the producers of the Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali, a new comic character of Minnal Murali will be unveiled in the popular Indian comic magazine Tinkle.
- 7/19/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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MollywoodWith Arun Chandu’s upcoming science fiction mockumentary ‘Gaganachari’ promising madcap fun, here are five Malayalam sci-fi films from recent years that deserve a watch.Rahul Rajagopal as Joy in AavasavyuhamIt’s the year 2043, and three “dystopian morons” in post-apocalyptic Kerala are out on the hunt for “ferocious” aliens. The vibrantly hued trailer of Arun Chandu’s upcoming mockumentary Gaganachari promises madcap fun, and an intriguingly novel approach to the genre of science fiction. Anarkali Marikar plays an extraterrestrial being in this experimental flick, which also stars Gokul Suresh, Ganesh Kumar, and Aju Varghese in quirky lead roles. What’s more, the film has already been receiving rave reviews during its run in the festival circuits. Malayalam cinema so far has only rarely experimented with science fiction, especially owing to budgetary and technological constraints. But things have gradually been changing over the past decade or so, with the industry delivering...
- 7/19/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Basil Joseph, the director of the recently released superhero film Minnal Murali, has opened up about his filmmaking journey in an exclusive interview with Club FM 94.3. The young filmmaker, who made his debut with the comedy film Kunjiramayanam, has also directed the sports drama Godha and acted in several films like Joji, Jan.E.Man and Thanneermathan Dinangal.
Club FM Interview ( Malayalam)
In the interview, Basil was asked which was the hardest shot he ever shot as a director. To everyone’s surprise, he chose the opening shot of Godha, where there were around 500 people and it was like a Freeze Frame shot, where around 500 people couldn’t move and the cameraman started the camera with the crane and then he unhooks and then he walks by leg and after that he moves and uses the jib and then again legs.
He said it was one of the hardest shots he ever shot.
Club FM Interview ( Malayalam)
In the interview, Basil was asked which was the hardest shot he ever shot as a director. To everyone’s surprise, he chose the opening shot of Godha, where there were around 500 people and it was like a Freeze Frame shot, where around 500 people couldn’t move and the cameraman started the camera with the crane and then he unhooks and then he walks by leg and after that he moves and uses the jib and then again legs.
He said it was one of the hardest shots he ever shot.
- 7/19/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Tovino Thomas, one of the most versatile and popular actors in Malayalam cinema, is all set to star in a political thriller directed by Anuraj Manohar. The film, which is yet to be titled, will be produced by Plan J Studios and Anto Joseph Film Company.
Tovino with Team
The announcement was made on social media by the official handle of the project, which shared a group photo of Tovino, Anuraj, Anto Joseph and Jomon T John, the founder of Plan J Studios. The caption read, “After Completing Rajavu Anuraj Manohar Tovino Project Starts! Action Political Thriller Produced By Plan J Studios & Anto Joseph Film Company”.
This will be the second directorial venture of Anuraj Manohar, who made his debut with the romantic thriller Ishq in 2019. The film, which starred Shane Nigam and Ann Sheetal in the lead roles, was a critical and commercial success. It dealt with the theme...
Tovino with Team
The announcement was made on social media by the official handle of the project, which shared a group photo of Tovino, Anuraj, Anto Joseph and Jomon T John, the founder of Plan J Studios. The caption read, “After Completing Rajavu Anuraj Manohar Tovino Project Starts! Action Political Thriller Produced By Plan J Studios & Anto Joseph Film Company”.
This will be the second directorial venture of Anuraj Manohar, who made his debut with the romantic thriller Ishq in 2019. The film, which starred Shane Nigam and Ann Sheetal in the lead roles, was a critical and commercial success. It dealt with the theme...
- 7/19/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
ReviewSivakarthikeyan has certainly grown as an actor, and the action choreography in the film is its highlight.YouTube screengrabIn 2021, Basil Joseph gave us Minnal Murali, a superhero who wears a Kerala thorthu and runs around in a lungi. It’s only in the climax that he gets his skinsuit and cape. Pulling off a feat like this without the intimidating budgets of DC and Marvel is a superhero act in itself, and Minnal Murali worked largely because the director knew just how ambitious they could get with the premise. Madonne Ashwin’s idea of a superhero in Maaveeran is even simpler – this guy doesn’t even need a cape. All he hears is a voice in his head, and he knows exactly what to do. The simplicity of the idea is brilliant, and Ashwin succeeds in executing it with only a few bumps along the way. The title comes from...
- 7/14/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
The upcoming Malayalam film Varshangalkku Shesham has been officially announced by director Vineeth Sreenivasan and producer Visakh Subramaniam. The film stars a star-studded cast, including Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Neeraj Madhav, Neeta Pillai, Arjun Lal, Nikhil Nair, Shoan Rahman, and Nivin Pauly.
The film is said to be a family drama, and it is rumored to be based on the life of Vineeth Sreenivasan’s father, actor Sreenivasan. The film is currently in the pre-production stage, and it is scheduled to go on floors in August 2023.
Jacobinte Swargarajyam Trailer
The film’s announcement has been met with much excitement from fans, as it marks the reunion of several popular actors and filmmakers. Visakh and Vineeth have previously collaborated on the hit films Hridayam. Pranav and Vineeth have also worked together on Hridayam, and they are expected to share screen space again in this film.
The film is said to be a family drama, and it is rumored to be based on the life of Vineeth Sreenivasan’s father, actor Sreenivasan. The film is currently in the pre-production stage, and it is scheduled to go on floors in August 2023.
Jacobinte Swargarajyam Trailer
The film’s announcement has been met with much excitement from fans, as it marks the reunion of several popular actors and filmmakers. Visakh and Vineeth have previously collaborated on the hit films Hridayam. Pranav and Vineeth have also worked together on Hridayam, and they are expected to share screen space again in this film.
- 7/13/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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The cream of the southern Indian film industry was present in force at the just concluded Dakshin South India Media and Entertainment Summit in Chennai.
Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (Cii), southern region, the event kicked off with recent south Indian Oscar winners, Kartiki Gonsalves, director of winning documentary short “The Elephant Whisperers” and Prem Rakshit, choreographer of winning original song “Naatu Naatu” from “Rrr” being felicitated.
The stage was then set for a heavyweight filmmakers panel moderated by former Variety correspondent Anupama Chopra, with Mani Ratnam, director of Tamil-language blockbuster “Ponniyin Selvan: 1”; Vetrimaaran, whose acclaimed Tamil-language “Viduthalai Part 1” is currently on release; Rishab Shetty, star and director of Kannada-language smash hit “Kantara”; and Basil Joseph, director of Malayalam-language Netflix superhero film “Minnal Murali” participating.
Films made in the four southern Indian languages – Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam – together account for more than 50% of production and revenues in India.
Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (Cii), southern region, the event kicked off with recent south Indian Oscar winners, Kartiki Gonsalves, director of winning documentary short “The Elephant Whisperers” and Prem Rakshit, choreographer of winning original song “Naatu Naatu” from “Rrr” being felicitated.
The stage was then set for a heavyweight filmmakers panel moderated by former Variety correspondent Anupama Chopra, with Mani Ratnam, director of Tamil-language blockbuster “Ponniyin Selvan: 1”; Vetrimaaran, whose acclaimed Tamil-language “Viduthalai Part 1” is currently on release; Rishab Shetty, star and director of Kannada-language smash hit “Kantara”; and Basil Joseph, director of Malayalam-language Netflix superhero film “Minnal Murali” participating.
Films made in the four southern Indian languages – Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam – together account for more than 50% of production and revenues in India.
- 4/21/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Applause Entertainment, is set to debut in Tamil cinema with the release of a taut, edge-of-the-seat investigative thriller, ‘Por Thozhil’ in collaboration with E4 Experiments and Eprius Studio. The movie, directed by debutant Vignesh Raja, stars Ashok Selvan and Sarath Kumar in the lead roles, with Nikhila Vimal in a pivotal role.
The makers today released an intriguing title reveal with a chilling animation and haunting musical score, leading to much anticipation. ‘Por Thozhil’ translated as ‘The Art of War’, promises to be an intriguing thriller and is slated to release soon in cinemas.
The content studio has earlier produced several popular series, including ‘Humble Politician Nograj’ (Kannada), ‘Vadham’ (Tamil), ‘Kuruthi Kalam’ (Tamil), and ‘Iru Dhuruvam’ (Tamil). With a strong commitment to building a diverse content slate in all southern markets, Applause Entertainment is focused on creating a range of movies and premium series across different languages.
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The makers today released an intriguing title reveal with a chilling animation and haunting musical score, leading to much anticipation. ‘Por Thozhil’ translated as ‘The Art of War’, promises to be an intriguing thriller and is slated to release soon in cinemas.
The content studio has earlier produced several popular series, including ‘Humble Politician Nograj’ (Kannada), ‘Vadham’ (Tamil), ‘Kuruthi Kalam’ (Tamil), and ‘Iru Dhuruvam’ (Tamil). With a strong commitment to building a diverse content slate in all southern markets, Applause Entertainment is focused on creating a range of movies and premium series across different languages.
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- 4/18/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
MollywoodAashiq Abu’s 'Neelavelicham', Ashraf Hamza’s 'Sulaikha Manzil' and other anticipated films are releasing in time for Eid celebrations.Still from Sulaikha ManzilFor the Ramzan weekend, at least four Malayalam movies are releasing in theatres, including the much-awaited Neelavelicham. There could be more releases announced mid-week, as part of the festival fun. Here is the list of this week's releases announced so far. 1. Neelavelicham - One of the most awaited films of the year, Aashiq Abu's Neelavelicham is ready for release this week. The team behind the film has been giving out bits and pieces about what's in store. Starring Rima Kallingal, Roshan Mathew and Tovino Thomas, the film is based on Vaikom Muhammed Basheer's story of the same title, and his later script for the 1964 film Bhargavi Nilayam. It falls into the horror genre and is set in an earlier decade. Evergreen melodies of legendary musician Ms Baburaj,...
- 4/17/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
EntertainmentYogi Babu will make his Malayalam debut in Vipin Das’ Guruvayoorambalanadayil, which also features actor-directors Prithviraj and Basil Joseph in important roles.Yogi Babu, known for his comedy and versatile roles in Tamil cinema, is soon to make his Malayalam debut. Director Vipin Das, who made the hugely successful Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, is casting him in his new film Guruvayoorambalanadayil. Vipin shared the news on his Instagram page on Sunday, April 9.. “Welcome to Malayalam Cinema. Extremely happy to share my Easter Egg to all. None other than Yogi Babu on board in Guruvayoorambalanadayil (sic),” Vipin Das wrote on his Instagram page, posting photos of Yogi and him. Yogi Babu is known for his performance in movies like Mandela, Bommai Nayagi, Aandavan Kattalai, and Pariyerum Perumal. He will be next seen in Yaanai Mugathaan, which is set to release on April 14 for Tamil New Year. Read: Bommai Nayagi review:...
- 4/11/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ReviewThe film, which tells Itoop and Kochuthresiamma’s unusually long story of togetherness, addresses why the feelings of the elderly are no laughing matter.When 90-something Itoop finds an old love letter addressed to his 90-something wife Kochuthresiamma, he is enraged, calls for a family meeting, and looks perplexed as his children and grandchildren laugh and make jokes about it. It is the expected reaction — why is Grandpa Itoop so worked up about a 50-year-old love letter, why take it seriously at all. This is what Pookkaalam, the film which tells Itoop and Kochuthresiamma’s unusually long story of togetherness, tries to explain — why the feelings of the elderly are no laughing matter. To a large extent, the film works too. It is a stress-free, and somewhat enjoyable, two hours, if you ignore some of the humour that falls flat. This is director Ganesh Raj’s second film, after his successful debut Aanandam,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Listicle On April 6, 7, and 8, at least six films will be released in various genres, ranging from crime thriller to drama and comedy.Poster of Corona PapersEaster is around the corner, and a number of Malayalam films are ready for release on the weekend. On April 6, 7, and 8, at least six films will be released in various genres, ranging from crime thriller to drama and comedy. 1. Corona Papers - Coming from director Priyadarshan, it is an unexpected genre — crime thriller. The director known for his classic comedies using a plethora of actors have gone against both practices. Shane Nigam and Shine Tom Chacko lead the film, which is also produced by Priyadarshan. Corona Papers releases on April 6. 2. B 32 Muthal 44 Vare - This debut by Shruthi Sharanyam is a well-made satire on the myth of a woman's perfect body. Through the stories of five women and a queer person, the film trashes stereotypes...
- 4/4/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by debutant Muhashin, based on a script written by Harshad.In a month, Kadin Kadorame Andakadaham, Basil Joseph’s new film, will be in theatres. The Malayalam actor-director says in a small promo video that the movie will release for Eid 2023. Eid may fall on April 20 or 21. The film is made by debutant Muhashin, from a script written by Harshad. Along with Basil, Johny Antony and Indrans play important roles. Also in the cast are Swathi Das Prabhu, Jaffer Idukki, Binu Pappu, Shibla, Sudheesh and others. The film is produced by Naisam Salam. No one-liners about the plot have been given out so far. But a few posters have come out showing Basil in various poses. In one, he is by the sea, holding money in both hands and smiling widely. In another, he is sitting with Swathi Das outside a wall, both of them looking glum.
- 3/21/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CinemaAward-winning director of Minnal Murali Basil Joseph and educationalist Elizabeth Samuel announced the birth of their child and also shared her name on social media.BasilJoseph/TwitterMalayalam filmmaker and actor Basil Joseph, and his wife and educationalist Elizabeth Samuel announced that they have become parents on February 15. They have named the baby Hope Elizabeth Basil. Sharing the news on social media, Basil wrote: “Thrilled to announce the arrival of our little bundle of joy, Hope Elizabeth Basil! She has already stolen our hearts and we are over the moon with love for our precious daughter. We can't wait to watch her grow and learn from her every day.” Basil married Elizabeth in 2017. Basil, who started his career making short films, is known for directing the films Kunjiramayanam, Godha and the 2021 superhero film Minnal Murali. He has also acted in supporting roles in films such as Virus and Joji, and played...
- 2/15/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran will team up with actor-director Basil Joseph for the upcoming movie, Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil.
The movie is being directed by Vipin Das, fresh out of the success of the blockbuster Malayalam movie, ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey’, where Basil Joseph plays the male lead.
The script of the upcoming movie is by Deepu Pradeep, whose earlier movie ‘Kunjiramayanam’, helmed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, was a Malayalam super hit.
Taking to social media, Prithviraj said ‘Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil’ is a full-time comedy and that he was looking forward to sharing screen space with Basil Joseph, who is one of the rising stars of the Malayalam industry.
The actor said: “Welcome you all for a smile-filled 2023. This is a story that makes me smile every time I think of this since the past year when I heard it for the first time.”
Prithviraj added: “Teaming up with the multi-talented Basil Joseph,...
The movie is being directed by Vipin Das, fresh out of the success of the blockbuster Malayalam movie, ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey’, where Basil Joseph plays the male lead.
The script of the upcoming movie is by Deepu Pradeep, whose earlier movie ‘Kunjiramayanam’, helmed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, was a Malayalam super hit.
Taking to social media, Prithviraj said ‘Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil’ is a full-time comedy and that he was looking forward to sharing screen space with Basil Joseph, who is one of the rising stars of the Malayalam industry.
The actor said: “Welcome you all for a smile-filled 2023. This is a story that makes me smile every time I think of this since the past year when I heard it for the first time.”
Prithviraj added: “Teaming up with the multi-talented Basil Joseph,...
- 1/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
MollywoodThe film has been titled ‘ Guruvayurambala Nadayil’.Instagram/ Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil JosephMollywood star Prithviraj Sukumaran and actor-director Basil Joseph of Minnal Murali fame are teaming up with director Vipin Das. The filmmaker garnered praise for his previous comedy flick Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, which slammed everyday sexism and patriarchy in Indian households and featured Darshana Rajendran and Basil Joseph in the lead. Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey opened to positive responses from critics and audiences alike. The film is written by Deepu Pradeep of Kunjiramayanam fame. Basil took to social media on Sunday, January 1 to share the announcement with followers. The film has been titled Guruvayurambala Nadayil and is set to start rolling soon. Conveying his new year wishes to fans, Basil also noted that he is absolutely thrilled to share the screen space with actor, director and producer Prithviraj Sukumaran. Guruvayurambala Nadayil is bankrolled by the production banner E4 Entertainments.
- 1/2/2023
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodMalayalam cinema showcased some great films and exceptional performances this year. Here is Tnm’s pick of the best Malayalam movies of 2022.CrisYear 2022 was in some ways a comeback year for new films, which could once again be released in theatres after the rules of physical distancing brought in by the Covid-19 pandemic faded away. The piled-up movies of previous years were released one by one, and new ones were made. Original stories were told and actors took on unconventional roles. Here is Tnm’s pick of the best Malayalam movies of the year. Bhoothakaalam -- Bhoothakaalam was not a typical horror film although it could send shivers down your spine for several long minutes. But at its centre is the theme of a mother-son relationship going through a rough patch. The horrors of the house in fact appear to help bring them together. Revathy, after a long time, had...
- 12/31/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ListicleOf the many interesting women characters of south Indian cinema who graced our screens this year, here are our favourites.Sowmya RajendranThe year 2022 was when cinema bounced back to some semblance of what it used to be before the pandemic struck the world. There were many blockbusters from the south Indian film industries, and quite a few of them had interesting women characters as well. This was a welcome change in a male-dominated field, where most films are hero-centric and mass entertainers have seldom had memorable women characters. Quite a few small budget films this year too had impressive women characters, who broke onscreen conventions and surprised us. Here are our favourite women characters from southern cinema this year: Gargi from Gargi (Tamil) Gautham Ramachandran’s hard-hitting courtroom drama is about a young woman whose father is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Gargi (Sai Pallavi) is convinced of his...
- 12/23/2022
- by MariaR
- The News Minute
Malayalam cinemaShammi Thilakan’s real breakthrough came somewhere during the turn of the last decade, with the entry of new filmmakers and writers.Neelima MenonFor the longest time, Shammi Thilakan lived under the shadow of his legendary father Thilakan. Shammi, a stage artist, made his debut on screen in the Kg George film (Irakal) and struggled to find his space in Malayalam cinema shortly thereafter. In hindsight, that his father was already or well on his way to becoming an established actor might have stalled his chances during the initial phases of his career. In the early 90s, the roles that mostly came his way were those of an antagonist, cop, or yes man – largely one-dimensional and unmemorable. Interestingly, Shammi Thilakan was known more as a voice artist during this period. If his deep baritone fitted Raghuvaran (Vyooham) and Salim Ghouse (Thazhvaram) perfectly, it added heft to the wickedness of...
- 12/15/2022
- by SukanyaS
- The News Minute
MollywoodBasil Joseph’s superhero flick ‘Minnal Murali’, which premiered on Netflix in December last year, features actors Tovino Thomas and Guru Somasundaram in the lead.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Basil JosephMalayalam filmmaker and actor Basil Joseph shared on social media that he was elated to win the award for Best Director (Fiction) at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. He was conferred the award for his 2021 Malayalam film Minnal Murali starring Tovino Thomas in the titular role. The Asian Academy Creative Awards recognise the best content from 16 countries that are part of the Asia Pacific region. This year’s event was held at the Chijmes Hall in Singapore on Thursday, December 8. The awards ceremony is being held in person after a gap of two years since it was hosted online during the coronavirus pandemic. “I feel overwhelmed and honoured to be declared the Best Director among 16 countries at the Asian Academy Awards 2022. Today,...
- 12/9/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Updated: Netflix was the big winner on Night Two of the Asian Academy Creative Awards on Thursday in Singapore, which were held concurrently with the Asia Television Forum and Market.
Netflix scored five wins including best feature film for Japan’s “Akakusa Kid” and best actor in a leading role for Korea’s Jung Hae-in for his role in “D.P.” India’s Basil Joseph won best direction for Netflix’s “Minnal Murali” while his compatriot Shreya Dube won the cinematography award for Netflix’s “Thar.” Taiwan won both best actor and actress in a supporting role for Wu Kang Ren in Netflix’s “Light The Night” and a posthumous victory for Liou Yiin-Shang for “Still Me,” respectively.
Jodi Chrissie Sta. Maria won best actress in a leading role for “The Broken Marriage Vow.” Korea won the best drama series for a third consecutive year for Cj Enm’s “Twenty Five Twenty One.
Netflix scored five wins including best feature film for Japan’s “Akakusa Kid” and best actor in a leading role for Korea’s Jung Hae-in for his role in “D.P.” India’s Basil Joseph won best direction for Netflix’s “Minnal Murali” while his compatriot Shreya Dube won the cinematography award for Netflix’s “Thar.” Taiwan won both best actor and actress in a supporting role for Wu Kang Ren in Netflix’s “Light The Night” and a posthumous victory for Liou Yiin-Shang for “Still Me,” respectively.
Jodi Chrissie Sta. Maria won best actress in a leading role for “The Broken Marriage Vow.” Korea won the best drama series for a third consecutive year for Cj Enm’s “Twenty Five Twenty One.
- 12/8/2022
- by Manori Ravindran and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
CinemaActors like Vasanthi, Samantha, Regina, and Darshana have recently featured in action sequences, designing a new imagination of women who fight on screen.Saradha UFacebook, Instagram/ Darshana Rajendran, Raaj Kamal International Films, Sridevi Movies A woman actor in a supporting role, who is not a known face in Tamil cinema, stealing the show in a tautly strung and gripping stunt sequence, is hardly what we expect to see in a multi-starrer movie featuring bigwigs like Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in the lead. Nested in the second half of the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial Vikram (2022), there is an unpredictable action sequence where the makers disclose that the woman who played Valiamma, the domestic worker in the initial part of the movie is actually a secret agent who saves the members of the family, much like Kamal’s titular Vikram. It is revealed that the woman who went from being...
- 12/8/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
AnalysisMainstream cinema’s rising interest in telling stories of domestic violence, and the acclaim many of these films have enjoyed, show that the audience too has evolved over the years to embrace different kinds of narratives.Sowmya RajendranUntil a few years ago, films centred on women characters were described as 'women-centric' cinema. At the time, this often meant that the film was for a niche audience, dealing with issues that would only be of interest to women. But now, with the emergence of stars such as Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Manju Warrier, Nayanthara, Anushka Shetty, Samantha, Trisha, and Taapsee among others — all actors who have single-handedly shouldered films across genres — the term 'women-centric' cinema is becoming obsolete. The mushrooming of digital streaming platforms, which have brought out several originals with women in the lead, has also been a considerable influence. A film told from a woman’s point...
- 11/17/2022
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
ReviewThrough some wonderful performances, ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey’, written by three men, takes a stand against domestic abuse, but at the cost of losing the thread on the reality of a woman's life.CrisThe Darshana-Basil shoulder dance bit from Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey that went viral before the movie came out is not included in the movie. But those few seconds – Basil dancing, moving his shoulders up and down and forcing an annoyed looking Darshana to do the same – capture the entire mood of the film very well. Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, written and directed by Vipin Das, focuses the lens on the life of Jaya, a girl growing up in a very typical lower middle class family, and effortlessly shows the amount of unfairness in a woman’s life that’s taken for granted. The casting is absolutely apt, you know when you see a...
- 10/28/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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