The second half of 2022 was full of change for Mei Semones. The musician had just moved to a new city, New York. She was falling in love as she began a new relationship while also ending a close friendship, and she was adjusting to the unglamorous realities of adulthood after having graduated from Berklee College of Music that spring.
“It was a transition period of my life,” says Semones, who struggled to find time for creativity now that she had a full-time job at a Japanese preschool. “I was trying...
“It was a transition period of my life,” says Semones, who struggled to find time for creativity now that she had a full-time job at a Japanese preschool. “I was trying...
- 2/15/2024
- by Jonathan Bernstein
- Rollingstone.com
The upcoming edition of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), will screen 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films in its flagship component of Indian Panorama. The feature films include some of popular films from Hindi and other cinemas of India like ‘Kantara’, ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’, ‘The Kerala Story’, India’s submission for the Oscars – ‘2018 – Everyone Is A Hero’ and ‘Viduthalai Part 1’, along with others
The selected films will be showcased at the 54th edition Iffi, which is set to be held from November 20-28, 2023 in Goa.
The aim of the Indian Panorama, organised by the National Film Development Corporation, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is to select the feature and non-feature films of cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the said regulations of Indian Panorama.
The selection of the Indian Panorama is made by eminent personalities from the...
The selected films will be showcased at the 54th edition Iffi, which is set to be held from November 20-28, 2023 in Goa.
The aim of the Indian Panorama, organised by the National Film Development Corporation, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is to select the feature and non-feature films of cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the said regulations of Indian Panorama.
The selection of the Indian Panorama is made by eminent personalities from the...
- 10/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The upcoming edition of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), will screen 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films in its flagship component of Indian Panorama. The feature films include some of popular films from Hindi and other cinemas of India like ‘Kantara’, ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’, ‘The Kerala Story’, India’s submission for the Oscars – ‘2018 – Everyone Is A Hero’ and ‘Viduthalai Part 1’, along with others
The selected films will be showcased at the 54th edition Iffi, which is set to be held from November 20-28, 2023 in Goa.
The aim of the Indian Panorama, organised by the National Film Development Corporation, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is to select the feature and non-feature films of cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the said regulations of Indian Panorama.
The selection of the Indian Panorama is made by eminent personalities from the...
The selected films will be showcased at the 54th edition Iffi, which is set to be held from November 20-28, 2023 in Goa.
The aim of the Indian Panorama, organised by the National Film Development Corporation, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is to select the feature and non-feature films of cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the said regulations of Indian Panorama.
The selection of the Indian Panorama is made by eminent personalities from the...
- 10/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Kunchacko Boban, the versatile actor of Malayalam cinema, is on a roll with some exciting projects in his kitty. The latest buzz is that the actor has signed a new film with debutant director Jithu Ashraf. The film will be scripted by Shahi Kabir, the writer of acclaimed films like Joseph and Nayattu. The film will be produced by Martin Prakkat, the director of Charlie and Nayattu, under his banner Martin Prakkat Films.
According to sources, the film will be a big budget entertainer with a lot of action and thrill. The film is expected to start rolling after Kunchacko Boban completes his current commitments, which include Amal Neerad’s Film. The rest of the cast and crew details are yet to be revealed.
Nna Thaan Case Kodu Trailer
Kunchacko Boban is having a great run at the box office with his recent...
Kunchacko Boban, the versatile actor of Malayalam cinema, is on a roll with some exciting projects in his kitty. The latest buzz is that the actor has signed a new film with debutant director Jithu Ashraf. The film will be scripted by Shahi Kabir, the writer of acclaimed films like Joseph and Nayattu. The film will be produced by Martin Prakkat, the director of Charlie and Nayattu, under his banner Martin Prakkat Films.
According to sources, the film will be a big budget entertainer with a lot of action and thrill. The film is expected to start rolling after Kunchacko Boban completes his current commitments, which include Amal Neerad’s Film. The rest of the cast and crew details are yet to be revealed.
Nna Thaan Case Kodu Trailer
Kunchacko Boban is having a great run at the box office with his recent...
- 9/30/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
The second night of the Siima (South Indian International Film Awards) saw the winners for Tamil and Malayalam cinema announced, with ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’, ‘Rocketry’ and ‘Vikram’ in Tamil, and ‘Bro Daddy’, ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ and ‘Hridayam’ in Malayalam taking the spotlight.
In Tamil, director Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’ led the race with 10 nominations, followed by the Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Vikram’ with nine. R. Madhavan’s ‘Rocketry’ nabbed the award for Best Leading Actor, while ‘PS1’ won the ultimate award for Best Film, narrowly inching out ‘Rocketry’, though Madhavan did win the award for Best Debutant Director.
In Malayalam, ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ led the race with eight nods, followed by ‘Thallumaala’ with seven, though the biggest award was nabbed by ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’, which won Best Film.
The race was a steep one in both categories, because much like the first night where Telugu and...
In Tamil, director Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’ led the race with 10 nominations, followed by the Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Vikram’ with nine. R. Madhavan’s ‘Rocketry’ nabbed the award for Best Leading Actor, while ‘PS1’ won the ultimate award for Best Film, narrowly inching out ‘Rocketry’, though Madhavan did win the award for Best Debutant Director.
In Malayalam, ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ led the race with eight nods, followed by ‘Thallumaala’ with seven, though the biggest award was nabbed by ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’, which won Best Film.
The race was a steep one in both categories, because much like the first night where Telugu and...
- 9/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The second night of the Siima (South Indian International Film Awards) saw the winners for Tamil and Malayalam cinema announced, with ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’, ‘Rocketry’ and ‘Vikram’ in Tamil, and ‘Bro Daddy’, ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ and ‘Hridayam’ in Malayalam taking the spotlight.
In Tamil, director Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’ led the race with 10 nominations, followed by the Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Vikram’ with nine. R. Madhavan’s ‘Rocketry’ nabbed the award for Best Leading Actor, while ‘PS1’ won the ultimate award for Best Film, narrowly inching out ‘Rocketry’, though Madhavan did win the award for Best Debutant Director.
In Malayalam, ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ led the race with eight nods, followed by ‘Thallumaala’ with seven, though the biggest award was nabbed by ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’, which won Best Film.
The race was a steep one in both categories, because much like the first night where Telugu and...
In Tamil, director Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’ led the race with 10 nominations, followed by the Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Vikram’ with nine. R. Madhavan’s ‘Rocketry’ nabbed the award for Best Leading Actor, while ‘PS1’ won the ultimate award for Best Film, narrowly inching out ‘Rocketry’, though Madhavan did win the award for Best Debutant Director.
In Malayalam, ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ led the race with eight nods, followed by ‘Thallumaala’ with seven, though the biggest award was nabbed by ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’, which won Best Film.
The race was a steep one in both categories, because much like the first night where Telugu and...
- 9/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mohanlal, the superstar of Malayalam cinema, is all set to play a lawyer in his upcoming film ‘Neru’, directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film, which is expected to be a courtroom drama, marks the fourth collaboration between the actor and the director after ‘Drishyam’, ‘Drishyam 2’ and ‘Ram’.
The first look poster of ‘Neru’ was unveiled by Mohanlal on his social media handles on August 12, 2021. The poster shows Mohanlal in a green kurta and dhoti, sitting on a chair and reading a book. The tagline of the film reads “Seeking Justice”1
Neru First Look
The plot details of ‘Neru’ are being kept under wraps, but it is speculated that the film will deal with some social issues and will showcase Mohanlal’s powerful performance as an advocate. The film also boasts of an impressive ensemble cast that includes some of the finest talents in the industry. The film’s cinematography is handled by Satheesh Kurup,...
The first look poster of ‘Neru’ was unveiled by Mohanlal on his social media handles on August 12, 2021. The poster shows Mohanlal in a green kurta and dhoti, sitting on a chair and reading a book. The tagline of the film reads “Seeking Justice”1
Neru First Look
The plot details of ‘Neru’ are being kept under wraps, but it is speculated that the film will deal with some social issues and will showcase Mohanlal’s powerful performance as an advocate. The film also boasts of an impressive ensemble cast that includes some of the finest talents in the industry. The film’s cinematography is handled by Satheesh Kurup,...
- 9/2/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
EntertainmentA number of awards went to ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ and ‘Ila Veezha Poonchira’.For his uncanny transformation from a sleeping James to a happy-go-lucky Sundaram in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, Mammootty, one of the most respected actors in the south, won the Best Actor (Male) award from the government of Kerala – his eighth, counting best and special jury awards from the 80s. Along with him, young Vincy Aloshious won her first state accolade for Best Actor (Female) for the tough title character she played in Rekha, who moves on from love to crude vengeance, literally letting her actions speak louder than words. Director Lijo Jose Pellissery, a habitual maker of fantastical cinema, won the Best Film award for creating Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam. Mahesh Narayanan, an editor who turned to direction with Take Off, won the Best Director award for Areeppu, which told the relatable story of a couple who go...
- 7/21/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
The Minister for Cultural Affairs, Saji Cheriyan, announced the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards on Friday, July 21, 2023. The awards recognized the best of Malayalam cinema in 2023, from a total of 154 films. The jury was led by acclaimed Bengali filmmaker and screenplay writer Gautam Ghose.
The Best Film award went to Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The film featured Mammootty as James, who wakes up as Sundaram, a different person with a different life. Mammootty also won the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in the film, which received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. This is his sixth Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
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The Best Actress award was given to Vincy Aloshious for her portrayal of Rekha, a woman who fights against injustice and oppression in a patriarchal society. The film Rekha, directed by Jithin Issac Thomas, was...
The Best Film award went to Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The film featured Mammootty as James, who wakes up as Sundaram, a different person with a different life. Mammootty also won the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in the film, which received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. This is his sixth Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
Nna Thaan Case Kodu Trailer
The Best Actress award was given to Vincy Aloshious for her portrayal of Rekha, a woman who fights against injustice and oppression in a patriarchal society. The film Rekha, directed by Jithin Issac Thomas, was...
- 7/21/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
EntertainmentThe lack of further details led to speculations about it being Rajesh's wedding and the date of it being announced like weddings these days are, with a save-the-date music video.Forming the symbol of a heart with their palms while looking fondly at each other, two characters from the popular Malayalam film Nna Thaan Case Kodu are all dressed up in a new short video that promises a special announcement on May 29. Actors Chithra Nair and Rajesh Madhavan who played a couple spending precious moments in an auto rickshaw in Nna Thaan Case Kodu are coming together for a spinoff – a comedy film that is expected to have these two play the lead roles. The film is reported to be directed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval himself, who made Nna Thaan Case Kodu. Rajesh, who is known for his comic characters, put out a small video of him and Chithra...
- 5/22/2023
- 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
MollywoodThe film is scripted by director Ratheesh Poduval, who made the popular and critically-acclaimed film ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ last year.After the much-discussed Nayattu, director Martin Prakkat is making his next with actors Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon. The film, yet to be named, is scripted by director Ratheesh Poduval, who made the popular and critically-acclaimed film Nna Thaan Case Kodu last year, starring Kunchacko. The news was announced by Kunchacko on his social media pages. "One of my dream Combos…!!! With some of my Best friends and Some of the Best in the Industry. The next Directorial venture of Martin Prakkat after @nayattumovie, scripted by Ratheesh Poduval, Visuals by Shyju Khaled and with my evergreen pair Biju Menon. Happy to let know that Udaya Pictures and Kunchacko Boban Productions will also be associating with the movie!! (sic)" Kunchacko posted on Instagram. He and Biju Menon had earlier paired...
- 3/19/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
DiscriminationThe practice of putting dark makeup on fair-skinned actors has existed from Malayalam cinema’s black-and-white days, and refuses to die down even now.Revathy / musiczonemovies, Tovino / Instagram, Sheela / empirevideo Towards the end of December last year, Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas shared stills from a new film, in which he looks unnaturally dark. It might not have seemed unnatural if his face was not so well-known, the makeover done exceptionally well. The look is for a special project called Adrishya Jalakangal, he wrote, directed by Dr Biju, in which he plays a ‘nameless young man’. It triggered a not-so-heated discussion on the propriety of darkening faces of fair-skinned actors to play dark-skinned characters. Not at all a new practice in Malayalam cinema, and by the looks of it, not one that is dying down any time soon. “But Tovino is not playing a dark-skinned character in the film. It is...
- 2/3/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Kunchacko Boban, who is basking in the success of his just-released Malayalam film ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’, says it was an honour to share screen space with Tamil actor Arvind Swamy in his upcoming action thriller ‘Ottu’.
Taking to Instagram, Kunchacko Boban said: “After the wholesome acceptance of ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’, presenting to you ‘Ottu’… Having an entirely different theme, characterisation and making style.
“When the evergreen Arvind Swami ventures into Mollywood again after 25 years, I consider it an honour and pleasure to share screenspace with him.”
The actor also disclosed that Fellini and August Cinemas after ‘Theevandi’ had joined hands again for this action-packed entertainer.
“With Jackie Shroff, Aadukalam Narein, Eesha Rebba and Deepti Sati joining the bandwagon to make it more exciting, ‘Ottu’ will be an entirely thrilling, cinematic and theatrical experience for movie-goers,” the actor said and disclosed that the film would be hitting screens worldwide on September 2 for Onam.
Taking to Instagram, Kunchacko Boban said: “After the wholesome acceptance of ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’, presenting to you ‘Ottu’… Having an entirely different theme, characterisation and making style.
“When the evergreen Arvind Swami ventures into Mollywood again after 25 years, I consider it an honour and pleasure to share screenspace with him.”
The actor also disclosed that Fellini and August Cinemas after ‘Theevandi’ had joined hands again for this action-packed entertainer.
“With Jackie Shroff, Aadukalam Narein, Eesha Rebba and Deepti Sati joining the bandwagon to make it more exciting, ‘Ottu’ will be an entirely thrilling, cinematic and theatrical experience for movie-goers,” the actor said and disclosed that the film would be hitting screens worldwide on September 2 for Onam.
- 8/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
InterviewRatheesh, whose film ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ created a row after its poster release, talks about the issue, and how he prefers humour to tackle serious topics in his films.CrisIt was not, as one might imagine, a pothole that put the idea of the film into Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval’s head. But he was on the road, travelling somewhere, when he thought of an accident that might occur because of no fault of his. How will he then approach the court, he wondered, the vague idea of a script forming in his mind. Nna Thaan Case Kodu – the film he eventually wrote and directed – released last Thursday, bringing with it an unexpected controversy over potholes, angering supporters of the ruling Left front in Kerala, some of them calling for a boycott of the film. It died down when the film was welcomed and loved for its wonderful treatment, and...
- 8/15/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Actress Navya Nair, who has been a part of several critically acclaimed hits in Tamil and Malayalam has lavished praise on director Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval’s recently released Malayalam film, ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ (‘Sue Me’), saying that the film is drawing appreciation as it is talking about the helplessness of the common man.
Taking to Instagram, the actress penned a post saying: “What a satire !!! Fully packed theatre. It’s all about laughter and claps because Rajeevan is talking on our behalf — the helplessness, the chaos of the common man (all in humour).” And chackochetta (Kunchacko Boban), what a transformation man!!! Kudos to you. Each and every character is just awesome. The judge, the heroine Gayathrie Shankar, the auto driver Rajesh Madhavan, the teacher, the biker Mridul Nair, the tempo driver, the advocates, the minister, the chief minister Unnimaya Prasad. All so so good.”
“Director, screenplay writer Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval,...
Taking to Instagram, the actress penned a post saying: “What a satire !!! Fully packed theatre. It’s all about laughter and claps because Rajeevan is talking on our behalf — the helplessness, the chaos of the common man (all in humour).” And chackochetta (Kunchacko Boban), what a transformation man!!! Kudos to you. Each and every character is just awesome. The judge, the heroine Gayathrie Shankar, the auto driver Rajesh Madhavan, the teacher, the biker Mridul Nair, the tempo driver, the advocates, the minister, the chief minister Unnimaya Prasad. All so so good.”
“Director, screenplay writer Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval,...
- 8/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
MollywoodThe Malayalam tagline in the poster, which asks audiences to come to the theatres despite potholes on the road, has irked Left supporters.Tnm StaffNna Thaan Case Kodu posterMalayalam actor Kunchacko Boban’s recently released film Nna Thaan Case Kodu has sparked a controversy after a tagline in the poster irked Cpi(M) supporters. The tagline in the poster said, “Vazhiyil Kuzhiyunde. Ennalum Vannekane”. The tagline particularly received backlash from Left supporters on social media since they felt that it was attacking the current government over the bad condition of roads and taking a dig at the state Minister for Public Works P A Mohammed Riyas, who is the son-in-law of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. However, the tagline refers to a crucial plot point of the film, in which the lead character (played by Kunchacko Boban) files a case against those responsible for a pothole on the road that...
- 8/12/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Acclaimed filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan and popular actor-producer Kunchacko Boban are re-teaming for “Ariyippu” (“Declaration”), the first Indian film in Locarno’s international competition in 17 years.
The Malayalam-language film follows Hareesh (Boban) and Reshmi (Divya Prabha), an immigrant couple from Kerala working in a medical gloves factory near Delhi, who aspire to go abroad for a better life. During the Covid-19 lockdowns, when an old video resurfaces among the factory workers, it opens up a Pandora’s box that threatens the couple’s jobs and marriage.
Narayanan got the germ of the film’s idea from a newspaper article about a female bank employee who had approached the Mumbai high court demanding a “declaration” clarifying that a video which had been circulated in her bank was a look alike and not her. That idea travelled with Narayanan for a while until he hit upon the premise about a migrant couple working in a gloves factory.
The Malayalam-language film follows Hareesh (Boban) and Reshmi (Divya Prabha), an immigrant couple from Kerala working in a medical gloves factory near Delhi, who aspire to go abroad for a better life. During the Covid-19 lockdowns, when an old video resurfaces among the factory workers, it opens up a Pandora’s box that threatens the couple’s jobs and marriage.
Narayanan got the germ of the film’s idea from a newspaper article about a female bank employee who had approached the Mumbai high court demanding a “declaration” clarifying that a video which had been circulated in her bank was a look alike and not her. That idea travelled with Narayanan for a while until he hit upon the premise about a migrant couple working in a gloves factory.
- 8/3/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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