ReviewVeteran actor Lakshmi outshines her co-stars Madhoo and Santhy by several miles, making her character Sundari, an infectious personality, extremely likeable.Santhy, Lakshmi and Madhoo in Sweet Kaaram CoffeeWhen three generations of women from the same family, cloistered by the misogynistic men in their lives, set off on a road trip together, what do they come to discover about themselves? This is the premise of Sweet Kaaram Coffee starring Lakshmi, Madhoo and Santhy Balachandran, and directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Krishna Marimuthu, and Swathi Raghuraaman. The new eight-episode Tamil web series streaming on Amazon Prime Video starts off as a sweet watch, but is ultimately bogged down by uneven performances. Veteran actor Lakshmi’s role as Sundari, the grandmother, is a refreshing dismissal of the conventional ageing, widowed mothers we usually see in Tamil cinema. Sundari’s overzealously duty-bound son exhausts her with his infantilising attitude in the name of caring for her,...
- 7/8/2023
- by NithyaP
- The News Minute
Review In Sidharth Bharathan’s Djinn, the humour, written around a man with mental health, issues, elicits no laughter.CrisThe problem with Sidharth Bharathan’s Malayalam film Djinn is not that it is chaotic and after a point, shoots off in all different directions, leaving your head spinning a little too long. But like good old Shakespeare once said, there has to be a method in the madness. Chaos works when there is a sweet order to it – something that holds you to the story. Djinn loses that grip from the word go. Even if you tell yourself ‘Let’s not be hasty, let the full deal unroll’, it is only going to be a test of your patience. Sidharth Bharathan has brought together a wonderful cast and an interesting idea, which somehow did not translate all that well onto the screen. Djinn, or jinn, in Islamic and Arabic mythology,...
- 1/6/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Known for its humanistic scripts, diverse roles and thought-provoking approach to filmmaking, Malayalam cinema has created a new wave in the Ott streaming services since the pandemic. Expanding its regional library with meaningful content on India’s 73rd Republic Day, ZEE5 Global premiered Asif Ali and Rajisha Vijayan starrer Ellam Sheriyakum as well as Aaha, starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Santhy Balachandran, on January 26, 2022.
Helmed by ace director Jibu Jacob, Ellam Sheriyakum is a war of genres – romance, a political thriller, family drama – all rolled into one. While the film’s plot focuses on interfaith marriage and differing political views, it phenomenally makes the political satire non-ideological, with a balanced outlook on family. This film is the fourth directorial release of Jibu Jacob. His previous three films – Vellimoonga, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbo and Vattamesha Sammelanam, were also family dramas built against the backdrop of politics.
Meanwhile, Aaha directed by Bibin Paul Samuel is a sports drama,...
Helmed by ace director Jibu Jacob, Ellam Sheriyakum is a war of genres – romance, a political thriller, family drama – all rolled into one. While the film’s plot focuses on interfaith marriage and differing political views, it phenomenally makes the political satire non-ideological, with a balanced outlook on family. This film is the fourth directorial release of Jibu Jacob. His previous three films – Vellimoonga, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbo and Vattamesha Sammelanam, were also family dramas built against the backdrop of politics.
Meanwhile, Aaha directed by Bibin Paul Samuel is a sports drama,...
- 2/3/2022
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
Mollywood‘Churuli’ had its world premiere at the 25th International Film Festival of Kerala (Iffk) earlier this year. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Sony LIVDirector Lijo Jose Pellissery’s upcoming film Churuli is all set to stream on over-the-top (Ott) platform Sony Liv from November 19. A new trailer was unveiled by the streaming platform on November 11. The film had its world premiere at the 25th International Film Festival of Kerala (Iffk) earlier this year. It was also screened at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Churuli stars Chemban Vinod, Joju George, Vinay Forrt and Jaffer Idukki in pivotal roles. Churuli marks director Lijo Jose’s second collaboration with writer S Hareesh, who wrote the screenplay for hit Malayalam movie Jallikattu. The trailer opens with a woman retelling a folk tale about a rural legend and ghost living in the jungle- Perumadan, who has fun misguiding people. “He is a monster who leads everyone astray,...
- 11/12/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Cinema The film was India's official entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy awards. Tnm StaffMalayalam film Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, is out of the 2021 Oscar race. Jallikattu was India's official entry to the Oscars under the Best International Feature Film category, but has now failed to make it to the longer short list of 15 films in the same category. Feature films from 93 countries were eligible under this category. The films that have made it to the longer shortlist include: Quo Vadis, Aida? from Bosnia and Herzegovina The Mole Agent from Chile Charlatan from the Czech Republic Another Round from Denmark Two of us from France La Llorana from Gautemala Better Days from Hong Kong Sun Children from Iran Night of the Kings from Ivory Coast I'm No Longer Here from Mexico Hope from Norway Collective from Romania Dear Comrades from Russia A Sun...
- 2/10/2021
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Drafthouse Films is stepping back into the world of distribution after a five-year hiatus with the North American co-release of India’s Oscar entry, “Jallikattu.”
The company — which is the film distribution arm of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema — is partnering with XYZ Films, which picked up the phantasmagorical “Jallikattu” for North America back in December. The title, which is Drafthouse Films’ first new acquisition since 2016, marks a new directive by the distributor to support emerging filmmakers.
“[‘Jallikattu’] blew us away because it felt like it was beamed in from another dimension and left a permanent imprint on our brain,” said Drafthouse Films in a statement shared with Variety.
XYZ and Drafthouse are planning a spring release that will include theatrical support, as well as all digital platforms along with a Blu-Ray edition of the film. Drafthouse parent company Alamo Drafthouse launched curated VOD platform Alamo on Demand in May.
Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery,...
The company — which is the film distribution arm of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema — is partnering with XYZ Films, which picked up the phantasmagorical “Jallikattu” for North America back in December. The title, which is Drafthouse Films’ first new acquisition since 2016, marks a new directive by the distributor to support emerging filmmakers.
“[‘Jallikattu’] blew us away because it felt like it was beamed in from another dimension and left a permanent imprint on our brain,” said Drafthouse Films in a statement shared with Variety.
XYZ and Drafthouse are planning a spring release that will include theatrical support, as well as all digital platforms along with a Blu-Ray edition of the film. Drafthouse parent company Alamo Drafthouse launched curated VOD platform Alamo on Demand in May.
Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery,...
- 1/19/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
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
CinemaUnlike Academy Awards, which restricts the number of entries coming from a country, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association allows more than one submission from a country.Tnm StaffActor Suriya and director Sudha Kongara’s Soorarai Pottru was the first big Tamil film to choose Ott release over the idea of waiting for a theatrical release this year. While this film collected praises from all quarters, the latest feather in its cap comes in the form of an opportunity to be screened at the Golden Globes Awards 2021 for the Best Foreign Film category. Actor Dhanush and director Vetrimaaran’s Asuran is another Tamil film to receive this honour. Malayalam film Jallikattu by Lijo Jose Pellissery will also be screened at the event. Other Indian films include Prateek Vats’s Eeb Allay Ooo!, Shyam Madiraju’s Harami, Om Raut’s Tanhaji, Chaitanya Tamhane’s The Disciple, Anurag Basu’s Ludo, Kislay’s...
- 12/20/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Mollywood The song was released on actor Indrajith's birthday. A song video from Indrajith’s upcoming film Aaha was launched today by the two icons of Malayalam cinema – Mammootty and Mohanlal. Launching the video song, Mollywood star Mammooty wrote, "Birthday wishes to dear Indrajith and glad to share the theme song of Aaha. Wishing Indran and the entire team just the best." While launching the video song Mohanlal wrote, "Happy Birthday Indrajith Sukumaran and Best wishes to team 'Aaha' Besides the two icons, leading stars in Mollywood, Asif Ali, Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Jayasurya also shared the video. Other than Mammootty and Mohanlal, the song was also be shared by Tamil actors Vijay Sethupathi and Karthi on their social media handles. Happy to present Malayalam #Aaha video song and best wishes to the team. Hbd @Indrajith_S bro! https://t.co/QNwWBYJpCO pic.
- 12/18/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actors reportedly play a married couple living abroad in the film, directed by Lal Jose.Digital NativeThe shooting of the Soubin Shahir – Mamta Mohandas starrer, directed by Lal Jose, has begun in Dubai. Reports are that the lead pair plays a married Nri couple living in Dubai. Besides Soubin Shahir and Mamta Mohandas, Salim Kumar has also been roped in for a pivotal role in this film. Dr Iqbal Kuttipuram has scripted this entertainer and Justin Varghese has been roped in to compose the tunes. Soubin and Mamta will also work together in director Bhadran’s Joothan. Soubin plays a significant role in the film which has Mamta Mohandas playing the female lead. It has been revealed that Soubin’s character in the film is named Eo Eliyavu Kohen. Soubin has a slew of films in various stages of production including Jack n Jill, Djinn, and Kallan. Jack n Jill,...
- 12/16/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Exclusive: XYZ Films has acquired North American rights to India’s Best International Oscar entry Jallikattu.
The well-received genre pic charts the catastrophic events that unfold when a butcher’s buffalo escapes and runs amok through a remote village in the hill ranges of Kerala.
The film, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, is an Indian Malayalam-language action film with a screenplay by S. Hareesh and R. Jayakumar, based on the short story Maoist by Hareesh.
Starring are Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran. Producer is O Thomas Panicker, and executive producers are Naushad Salahudin and Guneet Monga (The Lunchbox) who recently joined as EP, and is on board to help promote the film.
XYZ Films has also come on board in an executive producer capacity, and will be joining the team to spearhead the film’s Oscar campaign. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime...
The well-received genre pic charts the catastrophic events that unfold when a butcher’s buffalo escapes and runs amok through a remote village in the hill ranges of Kerala.
The film, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, is an Indian Malayalam-language action film with a screenplay by S. Hareesh and R. Jayakumar, based on the short story Maoist by Hareesh.
Starring are Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran. Producer is O Thomas Panicker, and executive producers are Naushad Salahudin and Guneet Monga (The Lunchbox) who recently joined as EP, and is on board to help promote the film.
XYZ Films has also come on board in an executive producer capacity, and will be joining the team to spearhead the film’s Oscar campaign. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime...
- 12/14/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Lunchbox” producer Guneet Monga has boarded “Jallikattu,” India’s entry in the Academy Awards’ international feature category, as executive producer, in time to shepherd its 2021 Oscars campaign.
Monga was an executive producer on “Period. End of Sentence,” which won best documentary short subject at the 2019 Oscars. She also drove the campaign for “Visaaranai” (Investigation) at the 2016 Oscars.
Monga is one of the first Indian producers to be inducted into the producer branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences. She was featured in the Variety International Women’s Impact Report in 2018.
Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery (“Angamaly Diaries”), and written by S. Hareesh and R. Jayakumar, based on the short story “Maoist” by Hareesh, “Jallikattu” follows the catastrophic events that unfold when a butcher’s buffalo escapes and runs amok through a remote village in the hill ranges of Kerala. The local men’s quest to take...
Monga was an executive producer on “Period. End of Sentence,” which won best documentary short subject at the 2019 Oscars. She also drove the campaign for “Visaaranai” (Investigation) at the 2016 Oscars.
Monga is one of the first Indian producers to be inducted into the producer branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences. She was featured in the Variety International Women’s Impact Report in 2018.
Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery (“Angamaly Diaries”), and written by S. Hareesh and R. Jayakumar, based on the short story “Maoist” by Hareesh, “Jallikattu” follows the catastrophic events that unfold when a butcher’s buffalo escapes and runs amok through a remote village in the hill ranges of Kerala. The local men’s quest to take...
- 12/12/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Lijo Jose Pellissery has his own definitions of movie making, which is a bold stand and many a time has nothing to do with the norms. And still, his conviction of each project is what keeps the subjects and treatments endearing for the viewer.
“Jallikattu” is Screening at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
“Jallikatu” had a spectacular premiere at Toronto International film festival and later was screened at Busan film festival before it was released worldwide.
It is about a remote village in Thrissur which is obsessed with buffalo meat. Every day, a buffalo is slaughtered to satisfy the lust for meat. One fine morning, the buffalo gets away from the shed in which it was about to be slaughtered. It runs amok in the village creating havoc. The butcher, his assistant and later an estranged butcher (now with a rifle) all try to catch the buffalo as the villagers join in the frenzy.
“Jallikattu” is Screening at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
“Jallikatu” had a spectacular premiere at Toronto International film festival and later was screened at Busan film festival before it was released worldwide.
It is about a remote village in Thrissur which is obsessed with buffalo meat. Every day, a buffalo is slaughtered to satisfy the lust for meat. One fine morning, the buffalo gets away from the shed in which it was about to be slaughtered. It runs amok in the village creating havoc. The butcher, his assistant and later an estranged butcher (now with a rifle) all try to catch the buffalo as the villagers join in the frenzy.
- 12/3/2020
- by Arun Krishnan
- AsianMoviePulse
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
Malayalam-language action thriller Jallikattu has been selected by the Film Federation of India to represent the country in this year’s International Oscar race.
Lijo Jose Pellissery directed the movie which is a portrait of a remote village where a buffalo escapes and causes a frenzy of ecstatic violence. Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran star.
The film screened at the Toronto Film Festival last year and was released in India in October 2019.
India has been nominated for the International Oscar three times, most recently in 2001 with Lagaan.
The deadline for submissions to the Oscar race is December 1, with the 2021 ceremony scheduled to take place April 25. The shortlist for the International Oscar will be unveiled February 9 and nominations will be announced March 15.
Lijo Jose Pellissery directed the movie which is a portrait of a remote village where a buffalo escapes and causes a frenzy of ecstatic violence. Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran star.
The film screened at the Toronto Film Festival last year and was released in India in October 2019.
India has been nominated for the International Oscar three times, most recently in 2001 with Lagaan.
The deadline for submissions to the Oscar race is December 1, with the 2021 ceremony scheduled to take place April 25. The shortlist for the International Oscar will be unveiled February 9 and nominations will be announced March 15.
- 11/25/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscars'Jallikattu' is the third Malayalam movie that has been selected as an entry for the Academy Awards. Tnm StaffLijo Jose Pellissery’s Malayalam film Jallikattu has been selected as India’s entry for the 2021 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category by the Film Federation of India (Ffi). Jallikattu stars Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran, among others. The film is about a buffalo that breaks loose and a village’s attempt to capture it. It’s also an allegorical tale on human civilisation and how easily social structures can crumble in the face of base instincts. Lijo has made critically acclaimed films such as Amen, Angamaly Diaries and Ee.Ma.Yau in the past. Jallikattu was written by S Hareesh and R Jayakumar, and was based on the short story Maoist penned by the former. It premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF...
- 11/25/2020
- by Shiba
- The News Minute
MollywoodAd filmmaker Prem Sreekumar will make his directorial debut with this film, which is touted to be a complete family entertainer.Digital NativeDigital NativeAd filmmaker Prem Sreekumar is all set to make his directorial debut with the feature film American Junction. He has roped in Soubin Shahir to play the lead role in the film, which is touted to be a complete family entertainer. Sibi Kaippan will be making his debut as a writer with American Junction and Shyju Unni is bankrolling the project under the banner The Movie Club. Soubin’s last film release was Halal Love Story, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 15. The film’s release was postponed a couple of times due to various reasons and it eventually had an Ott release. Director Zakaria Muhammed roped in Joju George, Indrajith Sukumaran, Grace Antony and Sharaffuddeen to play the main leads in this flick. The...
- 11/19/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
AwardsNivin Pauly, Anna Ben and Priyamvadha also won Special Jury Awards.Tnm StaffThe highly anticipated Kerala State Awards were announced on Tuesday. Several critically acclaimed films had released in 2019, with Malayalam films also receiving global attention through prestigious film festivals. With veteran cinematographer Madhu Ambat as the chairperson of the jury, 119 films were reportedly in the reckoning in the 50th edition of the awards. Interestingly, 71 of these films were by debut directors. The Best Film Award went to Vasanthi directed by Rahman Brothers, and produced by Shinoz and Sajaz Rahman. The Second Best Film Award went to Kenjira directed by Manoj Kana. Vasanthi stars Swasika in the title role and also has Siju Wilson and Shabareesh in the cast. Speaking about Vasanthi in an interview with Times of India, Siju had said, “It is an experimental venture and not a mass entertainer, but is definitely a film that is worth a theatre experience.
- 10/13/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodIn these new films, the challenges and conflicts between men are pushed to an extent that the absurdity becomes apparent to the audience.Sowmya RajendranIn recent times, Malayalam cinema has shown an interest in studying the male ego rather than celebrating it at face value as was the practice. Though the industry's ageing superstars continue to make bombastic films where "mass" is valued over the script, the younger generation is moving towards a brand of cinema that is exploring new shades to masculinity. Usually, a challenge between the hero and the villain is seen as an opportunity for the former to succeed and display his superiority over the latter. But in these new films, the challenges and conflicts are pushed to an extent that the absurdity becomes apparent to the audience. What's more, the actors who play the hero in most films, seem to be enjoying doing roles where the...
- 5/19/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is a family entertainer with an element of suspense.Digital NativeDigital Native The shooting of the upcoming Malayalam film Djinn, directed by Siddharth Bharathan, has been wrapped up. The film’s director posted the news on his social media page with the pic of the entire team. The movie stars Soubin Shahir and Santhy Balachandran in the lead roles. Leona Lishoy and Sharafudheen are also part of the star cast. Djinn is scripted by Rajesh Gopinadhan, who had penned the Dulquer Salmaan starrer Kali. This film is touted to be a complete family entertainer with a suspense factor included that will have the audiences on the edge of their seats. The technical crew of Djinn includes Prashanth Pillai for music, Girish Gangadharan for cinematography and Bavan Sreekumar for editing. With the film’s shooting wrapped up, its release date is expected to be announced soon. View this post...
- 3/17/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodVinay Forrt, Chemban Vinod Jose, Joju George, Soubin Shahir, and Dileesh Pothan play important roles in the film.Digital NativeWe have reported earlier that award winning director Lijo Jose Pellissery’s next film in the pipeline is titled Chuzhali. The shooting of this film is now wrapped up. In an interview, actor Vinay Forrt, who plays one of the male leads in the film, says that shooting was over in 19 days. Interestingly, Lijo’s film Ee.Ma.Yau. was shot in 20 days. Apart from Vinay, the film has Chemban Vinod Jose, Joju George, Soubin Shahir, and Dileesh Pothan in the cast. While every detail about this film is being kept a secret like in all Lijo Jose films, we hear that it is touted to be a crime thriller. Madhu Neelakantan is cranking the camera for this venture. According to reports, the story is penned by ace writer Vinoy Thomas...
- 3/14/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, starring Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead role, is currently in the post-production mode and has reached the final stages.Digital NativeThe teaser of the Malayalam film Aaha was released online through the social media handle of one of the icons of Malayalam cinema, Mohanlal. The teaser has grabbed the attention of the movie buffs for its stunning visuals, gripping stunts, and action. Reports have it that the Aaha team had a tough time shooting the film as it was filmed in over 84 locations with 148 technicians and around 6000 artists. The film, starring Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead role, is currently in the post-production mode and has reached the final stages. Bibin Paul Samuel will be making his directorial debut with Aaha, which is based on the popular sport in Kerala, the tug of war also known as Vadamvali. The film has been inspired by the Aaha Neeloor team that...
- 3/5/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Avira Rebecca.Digital NativeSreenivasan in '501 Days'Director Avira Rebecca, who won the State Award for Best Debut Director for Thakarachenda in the year 2007, is teaming up with Sreenivasan for a movie titled 501 Days. Incidentally, Avira’s debut film Thakarachenda also featured Sreenivasan in the lead role. His next film was Pigman, which had Jayasurya and Ramya Nambessan in the lead roles. His third film Negalukal, made in 2016, was not released in theatres. It was based on the life of the award-winning farmer Cheruvayal Raman who had stored and preserved 100 varieties of traditional seeds for years. Manoj K Jayan played the protagonist in the film. Avira’s new film 501 Days is touted to be a social drama that is based on some true-life incidents, we hear. Sunny Wayne, Aju Varghese, Manoj K Jayan, Idavela Babu, Kozhikode Haridas and Mammoottykka are roped in to play...
- 3/2/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Avira Rebecca.Digital NativeSreenivasan in '501 Days'Director Avira Rebecca, who won the State Award for Best Debut Director for Thakarachenda in the year 2007, is teaming up with Sreenivasan for a movie titled 501 Days. Incidentally, Avira’s debut film Thakarachenda also featured Sreenivasan in the lead role. His next film was Pigman, which had Jayasurya and Ramya Nambessan in the lead roles. His third film Negalukal, made in 2016, was not released in theatres. It was based on the life of the award-winning farmer Cheruvayal Raman who had stored and preserved 100 varieties of traditional seeds for years. Manoj K Jayan played the protagonist in the film. Avira’s new film 501 Days is touted to be a social drama that is based on some true-life incidents, we hear. Sunny Wayne, Aju Varghese, Manoj K Jayan, Idavela Babu, Kozhikode Haridas and Mammoottykka are roped in to play...
- 3/2/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ReviewDirector Shambu Purushothaman keeps it short and makes sure every element in the story has a purpose.CrisA woman sitting quietly by herself, enjoying her food at an engagement ceremony, watches two other women walk in. She smiles to herself. It is a scene in the middle of Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte, and you think it doesn’t really have any purpose. This is a woman who has not been introduced, who looks like a random character on screen. But in the next scene, she has a dialogue that brings in one of the many twists in a story that began in a pretty straightforward manner. Director Shambu Purushothaman must believe in Chekhov’s gun, an interesting principle that says every element in a story must have a purpose. So, everyone from the unidentified woman who is there to overhear conversations to the main characters trying to put together an engagement ceremony,...
- 2/22/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodBibin Paul Samuel will be making his directorial debut with 'Aaha' which is based on a popular sport in Kerala, the tug of war also known as Vadamvali.Digital NativeThe upcoming Malayalam film Aaha, starring Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead role, has reached the post-production stage. Reports have it that the shooting has been wrapped up recently. Bibin Paul Samuel will be making his directorial debut with Aaha which is based on a popular sport in Kerala, the tug of war also known as Vadamvali. According to the film’s director, the shooting was completed in 62 days in about 84 locations with 148 technicians and 6,000 artistes involved in the project. The film has been inspired by the Aaha Neeloor team that had won 72 of the 73 matches they played in the year 2008. Tobit Chirayath has scripted the film. While Indrajith plays the lead role, the film also features Amit Chakalakkal and Ashwin K Kumar in major roles.
- 1/23/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Lijo Jose Pellissery has his own definitions of movie making, which is a bold stand and many a time has nothing to do with the norms. And still, his conviction of each project is what keeps the subjects and treatments endearing for the viewer.
“Jallikatu” had a spectacular premiere at Toronto International film festival and later was screened at Busan film festival before it was released worldwide.
It is about a remote village in Thrissur which is obsessed with buffalo meat. Every day, a buffalo is slaughtered to satisfy the lust for meat. One fine morning, the buffalo gets away from the shed in which it was about to be slaughtered. It runs amok in the village creating havoc. The butcher, his assistant and later an estranged butcher (now with a rifle) all try to catch the buffalo as the villagers join in the frenzy. What happens in the next...
“Jallikatu” had a spectacular premiere at Toronto International film festival and later was screened at Busan film festival before it was released worldwide.
It is about a remote village in Thrissur which is obsessed with buffalo meat. Every day, a buffalo is slaughtered to satisfy the lust for meat. One fine morning, the buffalo gets away from the shed in which it was about to be slaughtered. It runs amok in the village creating havoc. The butcher, his assistant and later an estranged butcher (now with a rifle) all try to catch the buffalo as the villagers join in the frenzy. What happens in the next...
- 12/7/2019
- by Arun Krishnan
- AsianMoviePulse
It's not long now before AFI Fest 2019 kicks off on November 14th, so details on the genre films set to be screened at the festival have been announced. Also in today's Horror Highlights: The Addams Family Halloween screenings, Gibson's Behind the Board interview with A Nightmare on Elm Street composer Charles Bernstein, a look at the short film Bienvenue, Cavitycolors' Halloween: H20 and Halloween: Resurrection apparel, and the poster for Black Wood.
Lineup Revealed for AFI Fest 2019: "AFI Fest 2019 presented by Audi, the American Film Institute’s annual celebration of cinema, will take place Thursday, November 14 – Thursday, November 21 in the heart of Hollywood.
Tickets can be purchased starting October 30 at https://fest.afi.com/tickets/
Bacurau – World Cinema
The inhabitants of a remote Brazilian village realize that their town has been erased from the map. When the water supply is cut, cell-phone coverage fades and a local family is murdered,...
Lineup Revealed for AFI Fest 2019: "AFI Fest 2019 presented by Audi, the American Film Institute’s annual celebration of cinema, will take place Thursday, November 14 – Thursday, November 21 in the heart of Hollywood.
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The inhabitants of a remote Brazilian village realize that their town has been erased from the map. When the water supply is cut, cell-phone coverage fades and a local family is murdered,...
- 10/31/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Film CommentaryOn the surface, 'Jallikattu' is about a village chasing a buffalo that's broken free. But beneath that, it's the near breakdown of civilisation as we know it. Sowmya Rajendran*Spoilers ahead When I was a schoolgirl, I remember a train journey when two men were fighting over a berth late at night. With utter disregard to the sleeping passengers, they kept shouting and throwing one 'challengu' after another at each other. I woke up and started giggling helplessly at the intensity of their ridiculous fight as my mother desperately tried to shush me, not wanting to anger them further. The desire to establish who's the alpha male even in the most juvenile of situations has become a subject of interest in contemporary Malayalam cinema. Starting with Maheshinte Prathikaram to the recent Kumbalangi Nights and now Jallikattu (based on a story by S Hareesh), these films break down...
- 10/21/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodFrom the poster, it can be deciphered that it will be a thorough entertainer. Digital NativeTovino Thomas released the first look poster of the upcoming film Paapam Cheyathavar Kalleriyatte on his social media handle and wrote: “Unveiling an interesting first look poster of the latest movie #PaapamCheyathavarKalleriyatte starring Vinay Forrt, Santhy Balwachandran, Srindaa, Arun Kurian, Anu Mol, Tiny Tom, Madhupal Kannambath Sir, Alencier Ley... written & directed by Sambhu Purushothaman, produced by Sanju Unnithan (Spire Productions). All the very best to the entire team and looking forward to it. November Release.” From the poster, it can be deciphered that it will be a thorough entertainer. Starring Vinay Forrt in the lead role, the film is directed by Shambu Purushothaman, who last wielded the megaphone for Vedivazhipadu. Srindaa, Anumol and Santhy Balachandran play the leading ladies in this flick. Paapam Cheyathavar Kalleriyatte also has Arun Kurian, Anu Mol, Tiny Tom, Madhupal Kannambath...
- 10/9/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodIn 95 minutes, the moments build together a mini version of the world, exposing its filth.Cris Moments do not just pass by in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Jallikattu. Every one of them is accounted for, the tick-tocks of an unusually loud clock making sure you notice an eyelid opening, a breath inhaled. The movie begins in darkness, switches to daylight and goes back to the comforts of a night lit by flickering torches. Before you dwell into the tale of a buffalo on the loose and the many meanings the script brings, you learn to immerse yourself in the moments, one after another. Lijo’s brilliance is almost taken for granted, a given. Word had travelled faster than the movie, about the applause it had won from people who didn’t know the language. It’s not easy to shake off the pressure and watch Jallikattu on a clean slate.
- 10/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThis film will mark the Tamil debut of 'Angamaly Diaries' fame Antony Varghese.Tnm StaffWith one announcement after another coming in every day on Thalapathy 64 - Vijay’s next with director Lokesh Kanagaraj - expectations are riding high for this film. The latest star to be brought on board this film is Malayalam actor Antony Varghese. This film will mark his Tamil debut. Antony Varghese of Angamaly Diaries-fame is also a part of critically acclaimed director Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Malayalam movie, Jallikattu. Happy to welcome @VarghesePepe bro onboard #Thalapathy64 pic.twitter.com/sj2Kshreoc — Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) October 1, 2019 Antony Varghese, who won several awards, including Filmfare Awards South, for his first film, Angamaly Diaries, also has Aanapparambile Worldcup with director Nikhil Premraj in the pipeline. In Jallikattu, Antony Varghese plays one of the lead characters, along with Chemban Vinod and Santhy Balachandran. The most-awaited...
- 10/1/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodLijo Jose Pellissery’s much-discussed movie will release this Friday.Tnm StaffThere is only a small part in the newly released trailer of Jallikattu that shows a buffalo. The first look poster, the teaser and the short one-liners had all suggested the presence of a buffalo on the loose. But the trailer says much more than that, as an old man narrates the tale of a land that has always been filled with animals. Lijo Jose Pellissery’s much-discussed movie is going to release this Friday and the trailer, which was eagerly awaited, makes it even more intriguing. “When my father came here first, even the bullock carts came only up to Petta. And when they reached, the place was full of elephants and porcupines,” says the old narrator, wearing a monkey cap and sitting in front of a fire. Flames keep flying across the screen as the trailer changes...
- 9/29/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Jallikattu' is loosely based on a story written by S Hareesh and appears to be about a buffalo running amok in a village.Tnm StaffMuch like his previous movie Ee.Ma.Yau, Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Jallikattu appears to have been shot quite a lot at night. The teaser, released a little after 5 pm on Friday, has a bunch of men trying to get hold of something that you don’t see in the night, but in the daylight, you see a buffalo running amok, pulling down trees, creating mayhem in the street. Men chase after it, men are dragged by it. While all this happens, you hear a letter read out by two middle-aged men, a memorandum addressed to the District Collector, about Mahisha (a god) brought for sale at an illegal slaughter house. The lead actors of the film – Anthony Varghese, Chemban Vinod and Santhy Balachandran – are not seen in the teaser.
- 9/20/2019
- by Cris
- 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
Protest The strongly worded statement says the attitude of Amma is clear from their decision to bring back Dileep.Tnm StaffIn yet another strong move from the Women in Cinema Collective, 15 of its members have come out with a statement explaining why they had never become part of Amma (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists). The statement signed by 15 female actors including Amala Akkineni, Ranjini Pierre, Sajitha Madambil and Kani Kusruti, says they realised Amma as an organisation cannot be trusted from the way it approached the sexual assault on their colleague in February 2017. In a strongly worded statement shared on Wcc's Facebook page, the female actors cited eight reasons why they chose to abstain from the most powerful body of the Malayalam film industry. The reasons are as follows: 1. In an industry where there is not even a concept of equal pay, the act of imposing Rs 1 lakh as membership fee is neither pro people nor democratic. 2. The way Amma approached the issue of sexual assault of one of our colleagues, shows that their decisions cannot be trusted. 3. The silence that the organisation (Amma) generally maintains towards the founding members of Wcc, and the issues they raise, are precarious and irresponsible. There is no other option but to reject an organisation which is not capable of a healthy and ideological debate. 4. The attitude of the organisation towards women was clearly portrayed in the retrogressive skit which was presented in the recent celebration of Amma, and in their move to take back an actor accused in a case of sexual violence. 5. The history of the organisation; which has been scripted together by fans associations and star centered power coteries, has convinced us that there is no possibility of a democratic system paving way for a debate in the near future. 6. We also understand that star personalities who head the body are not capable of reconstructing it in a way which would incorporate women with self-esteem, and to respect their work place. 7. Other than using women as show pieces, the organisation has not attempted to ensure their participation in its responsibilities and decision making. 8. We firmly declare that we don’t want to be part of an organisation that is anti-human. "We are committed to open all the needed ways for the coming generation to create timely art which is beyond caste, religion, gender and factionalism through movies, a medium Malayalis immensely love," the statement further said. The statement has been issued by actors Abhija Sivakala, Amala Akkineni, Archana Padmini, Darsana Rajendran, Divya Gopinath, Divya Prabha, Jolly Chirayath, Kani Kusruti, Sajitha Madathil, Ranjini Pierre, Samyuktha Nambiar, Santhy Balachandran, Shylaja Ambu and Sujatha Jannnethri. The ultimate aim, the statement says, is to create a space to approach movies as a medium and an art with more care, respect and trust. Read ‘Your decision is anti-women’: Wcc lashes out at Amma for reinstating Dileep...
- 7/1/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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