Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil, acclaimed for his recent release ‘Aavesham’, has chalked out the line of difference between Malayalam cinema and the rest of Indian cinema.
The actor, renowned for his roles in ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’, ‘Malik’, ‘Joji’, and others, highlighted that Malayalam cinema still lacks substantial support from Ott platforms.
In a conversation with the YouTube channel Galatta Plus, Fahadh said: “The trade has grown for Malayalam cinema, but our cinema even now doesn’t have a solid back-up of an online streaming platform. We need to prove our mettle in theatres for any of these things to come in. Unlike the rest of India, where almost 80 per cent of films are sold even before the shoot is started, things are different for us.”
The actor added: “Our model is not that, we need to finish the film and release the film to demonstrate its potential before it gains traction on Ott platforms.
The actor, renowned for his roles in ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’, ‘Malik’, ‘Joji’, and others, highlighted that Malayalam cinema still lacks substantial support from Ott platforms.
In a conversation with the YouTube channel Galatta Plus, Fahadh said: “The trade has grown for Malayalam cinema, but our cinema even now doesn’t have a solid back-up of an online streaming platform. We need to prove our mettle in theatres for any of these things to come in. Unlike the rest of India, where almost 80 per cent of films are sold even before the shoot is started, things are different for us.”
The actor added: “Our model is not that, we need to finish the film and release the film to demonstrate its potential before it gains traction on Ott platforms.
- 4/23/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil, who is known for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’, ‘Malik’ and ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, is set to headline the upcoming Malayalam film ‘Karate Chandran’. The film also stars Malayalam actor Dileesh Pothan, who has earlier collaborated with Fahadh on ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ and ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’.
Film editor Kiran Das, who has worked with the actor in ‘Joji’, took to his Instagram and shared pictures of the actor from his Karate training session. Kiran also shared a picture of the film’s bound script.
He wrote in the caption, “Fahadh Faasil in and as Karate Chandran, Directed by Roy, Written by S Hareesh and Vinoy Thomas. More updates soon”.
‘Karate Chandran’ marks the third collaboration between Fahadh and Bhavana Studios. The production house has previously produced ‘Joji’ and ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, where in Fahadh Faasil played a major role.
Film editor Kiran Das, who has worked with the actor in ‘Joji’, took to his Instagram and shared pictures of the actor from his Karate training session. Kiran also shared a picture of the film’s bound script.
He wrote in the caption, “Fahadh Faasil in and as Karate Chandran, Directed by Roy, Written by S Hareesh and Vinoy Thomas. More updates soon”.
‘Karate Chandran’ marks the third collaboration between Fahadh and Bhavana Studios. The production house has previously produced ‘Joji’ and ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, where in Fahadh Faasil played a major role.
- 2/13/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bibin Krishna, the director of the critically acclaimed film Twenty One Gms, is back with another film titled Brocode. The first look poster of the film was released recently and it has a very colorful and unique design with four vehicles shown on a rainbow like road.
Brocode reunites Bibin Krishna with Anoop Menon, who played the lead role in Twenty One Gms. Anoop Menon is known for his versatile roles and performances in Malayalam cinema. He has also written the screenplay and dialogues for Brocode. The film also stars Dhyan Sreenivasan and Dileesh Pothan, who are both popular actors and directors in the industry. Dhyan Sreenivasan made his debut as a director with Love Action Drama, which was a blockbuster hit. Dileesh Pothan is the director of acclaimed films like Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum.
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The music of Brocode is composed by Rahul Raj, who...
Brocode reunites Bibin Krishna with Anoop Menon, who played the lead role in Twenty One Gms. Anoop Menon is known for his versatile roles and performances in Malayalam cinema. He has also written the screenplay and dialogues for Brocode. The film also stars Dhyan Sreenivasan and Dileesh Pothan, who are both popular actors and directors in the industry. Dhyan Sreenivasan made his debut as a director with Love Action Drama, which was a blockbuster hit. Dileesh Pothan is the director of acclaimed films like Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum.
Twenty One Grams Trailer
The music of Brocode is composed by Rahul Raj, who...
- 9/23/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Aashiq Abu, the acclaimed Malayalam film director, producer and actor, is all set to make his debut in the web series format. According to reliable sources, Abu is currently working on a script for a web series that will be streamed on a popular Ott platform. The details of the cast, crew and genre of the web series are yet to be revealed, but it is expected to be a fresh and innovative project from the director who has given us films like Daddy Cool, Salt N’ Pepper, Naradhan, Neelavelicham, 22 Female Kottayam, Mayaanadhi and Virus.
Aashiq Abu is known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair, who have penned some of his most successful films. He is also the founder of Opm, a media production house that has produced and distributed films like Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Halal Love Story and Aarkkariyam. Abu has also done several ad...
Aashiq Abu is known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair, who have penned some of his most successful films. He is also the founder of Opm, a media production house that has produced and distributed films like Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Halal Love Story and Aarkkariyam. Abu has also done several ad...
- 9/11/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Superstar Rajinikanth is known for his charisma, style and mass appeal. He has been ruling the Tamil film industry for over four decades, delivering blockbuster after blockbuster. He has a loyal fan base that spans across generations and regions. He is also one of the most influential and respected personalities in Indian cinema.
Fahadh Faasil, on the other hand, is a relatively new entrant in the Tamil film industry. He made his debut in 2012 with Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, and has since then impressed the audience and critics alike with his versatile and nuanced performances. He has won several awards and accolades for his roles in films like Bangalore Days, Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Kumbalangi Nights and Super Deluxe. He is widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation.
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The two actors are set to face off in Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 170.
Fahadh Faasil, on the other hand, is a relatively new entrant in the Tamil film industry. He made his debut in 2012 with Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, and has since then impressed the audience and critics alike with his versatile and nuanced performances. He has won several awards and accolades for his roles in films like Bangalore Days, Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Kumbalangi Nights and Super Deluxe. He is widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation.
Jai Bhim Trailer
The two actors are set to face off in Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 170.
- 8/22/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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EntertainmentFrom ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’ to ‘Soorarai Pottru’ and her more recent work, Aparna Balamurali appears to widen her range as an actor with every passing film.Aparna / InstagramActing alongside Fahadh Faasil in one of his most celebrated movies, Aparna Balamurali made quite a mark with Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), director Dileesh Pothan's debut. This was not Aparna's first movie, however, just the one that brought her recognition. In the next few years, she would go on to gain a lot of appreciation, especially for her Tamil film with Suriya, Soorarai Pottru (2020), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Female Actor. Aparna has already had three Malayalam releases this year, including 2018 and Dhoomam. She will also be seen in an upcoming film Padmini with Kunchacko Boban, and appears to be widening her range as an actor with every passing film. Here are a few notable performances from her decade-long career.
- 7/10/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ListicleBe it Malayalam or Tamil movies, Fahadh Faasil has been winning fans with his ability to play wide-ranging characters. Here are six of his movies you must certainly watch.With Maamannan’s release, actor Fahaad Faasil has once again shown Tamil audiences that he is just as good in Kollywood movies, as he is in Malayalam cinema. The ease with which he plays quirky characters, and his ability to take on wide-ranging roles instead of playing the conventional hero in both his own tongue Malayalam, and in Tamil, have won the actor fans in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu. His performance in Malayalam films like 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Amen (2013), Kumbalangi Nights (2o19), and Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016) revealed him to be an excellent character actor capable of embodying the murkier side of human nature with terrifying accuracy. Fahaad's entry into Kollywood began with Velaikaran (2017), but it was his performance in Super Deluxe...
- 7/5/2023
- by NidharshanaR
- The News Minute
ObituaryThe actor was known for his roles in movies like ‘Maheshinte Prathikaram’, ‘Minnal Murali’ and ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey’.Courtesy - Manoj Varghese / FacebookMalayalam actor Harish Pengan passed away at a hospital in Kerala’s Kochi on Tuesday, May 30. He was reportedly suffering from a liver-related illness. The actor, who was known for his roles in movies like Maheshinte Prathikaram, Jan.E.Man, and Minnal Murali, was hospitalised following a stomach ache at the beginning of May. He was then diagnosed with a liver disease and needed a transplant, for which his twin sister Sreeja was willing to donate. At the time, his friends in the film industry shared the news about his treatment and the money required for it. Among them was the director of Maheshinte Prathikaram, Dileesh Pothan, who wrote that he had visited Harish in the ICU. Writing that his friend was infected with pneumonia and fighting for his life,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
AwardsThe ninth edition of the Siima Awards ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad, and will include nominations for both 2019 and 2020. Tnm Staffhttps://siima.in/The nominees for the South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) 2019 and 2020 have been announced under various categories for all four south Indian languages— Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The ninth edition of this award ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad. The 2020 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic, and the awards for 2019 and 2020 will be held in September. Under the category of Best Film for 2019, Ajith and Nayanathara’s Viswasam, Mammootty’s Peranbu, Dhanush and Manju Warrier starrer Asuran, Karthi’s Kaithi and Sivakarthikeyan’s Namma Veettu Pillai are the nominees. In Telugu, Mahesh Babu’s Maharshi, Nani’s sports drama Jersey, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni’s Majili, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and F2, which featured an ensemble cast of actors.
- 8/28/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodThis is the first movie in Tollywood to announce a release date after the second wave of the pandemic.Tnm StaffAfter more than a two-and-a-half-month break from theatrical releases due to the second wave of the coronavirus, Telugu film Timmarasu is the first to announce a release date. The makers of the movie announced that the film would hit the silver screen on July 30. The movie has Uma Maheswara Ugraroopasya fame, Satyadev, and Taxiwala fame, Priyanka Jawalkar in the lead roles. Timmarasu, which is touted to be a crime thriller, has been helmed by young director Sharan Koppisetty and is produced by Mahesh S Koneru and Srujan Yarabolu on behalf of the East Coast Productions, S Originals. In a press meet conducted in Hyderabad on Thursday, actor Satyadev said, “After a hit like Uma Maheswara Ugraroopasya, I was thinking about which movie should be my next. Then I listened to...
- 7/9/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
After the most talked about film of Malayalam film industry in the last year “Maheshinte Prathikaram” (“Mahesh’s Revenge”), director Dileesh Pothan and actor Fahadh Faasil come together for “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum” (Roughly translated as “The Exhibit and the Witness”). Even though it’s only the second film from Pothan, due to the immense fan following from his previous film, which even generated a trend of finding minute details from that film and labeling it as Pothettan brilliance, there was much hype to live up to. By making the subject into a dark humor rather than the previous film, which was more of a feel-good movie, Pothan was able to satisfy and surprise his fans.
The film begins in a rural village near Alappuzha where chance encounters lead into a love affair between Prasad and Sreeja. Their inter-caste marriage prompts them to shift to Kasargod. On the bus journey, Sreeja’s...
The film begins in a rural village near Alappuzha where chance encounters lead into a love affair between Prasad and Sreeja. Their inter-caste marriage prompts them to shift to Kasargod. On the bus journey, Sreeja’s...
- 6/14/2021
- by Jithin Mohan
- AsianMoviePulse
Interview In an interview with Tnm, Unnimaya speaks about her interpretation of the character and reveals what it was like to be on the sets of 'Joji'.CrisUnnimaya in 'Joji'The first time you see Bincy in that large household of the Panachel family in Joji, she is in the kitchen, carrying a loaded gas cylinder. If you are attentive and have always dreaded taking the heavy cylinder across the house, you might be in awe of this strong woman who is merely in the background. The man in the foreground is Joji, her brother-in-law, very much in odds with Kuttappan, the tough patriarch of the family. Bincy’s face is barely visible and she goes about the household chores, walking between the kitchen, the fridge and the slab where Joji has his meals. It is only when she begins to talk – very few lines scattered here and there – that you take notice.
- 4/14/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
InterviewIn an online interaction with Journalists Dileesh Pothan explains the writing and direction choices in 'Joji', starring Fahadh Faasil in the lead.Haritha JohnDileesh Pothan's Joji, an adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, was released on Amazon Prime Video on April 7. The film, starring Fahadh Faasil, Unnimaya Prasad, Baburaj and others, has opened to rave reviews. Before Joji, Dileesh had made just two films — Maheshinte Prathikaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum. But with both of them winning critical acclaim and setting the box-office on fire, his Joji was a highly anticipated release. 'In an online interaction with journalists, Dileesh spoke about the writing and direction choices in 'Joji'. Dileesh is known for realism in his films. But, the director says that he wants to explore different kinds of cinema, including commercial films. Among the most interesting interpretations in Joji is the character of Bincy, played by Unnimaya Prasad. While the...
- 4/8/2021
- by Haritha
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film has been written by Syam Pushkaran who had teamed up with Fahadh and Dileesh for 'Maheshinte Prathikaram'.Tnm StaffScreenshot from the teaserA really thin Fahadh Faasil is fishing for long minutes, walking around picturesque places and coming back to fish again. The teaser of his new film Joji ends thus, with the news that it is premiering on Amazon Prime Video on April 7. "The voice of your eyes is deeper than your speech," says the tweet put out by Amazon Prime Video In, along with the teaser. The quiet teaser gets darker towards the end and the music turns menacing as something finally gets caught in the fishing rod. But there, the teaser ends. The voice of your eyes is deeper than your speech. Teaser out now! #JojiOnPrime premieres on April 7.#DileeshPothan #FahadhFaasil #Baburaj #UnimayaPrasad #ShammiThilakan #AlisterAlex #BasilJoseph @BhavanaStudios pic.twitter.com/PNFkrv67yd — amazon prime video In...
- 3/31/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodAfter undergoing a minor surgery, Fahadh Faasil was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.Tnm StaffActor Fahadh Faasil, who sustained injuries after a fall on the sets of upcoming Malayalam movie Malayankunju, was discharged from the hospital where he was being treated on Wednesday. The actor was admitted to the private hospital in Kochi after sustaining a nose injury on Tuesday and underwent surgery on Wednesday. According to hospital sources, the surgery was a minor one. Reportedly, the actor has been advised to take rest by doctors. “He was admitted on Tuesday and underwent surgery on Wednesday. It was a minor one, that is why he could be discharged the same day,” said an official of the hospital. According to reports, the actor fell from a building which was constructed for the shooting of Malayankunju in Kochi. The accident occurred during the shooting of a stunt scene. The shooting of Malayankunju,...
- 3/4/2021
- by Neethu
- The News Minute
MollywoodFahadh Faasil and Nayanthara play the lead in the film.Digital NativeMalayalam filmmaker Alphone Puthren has begun work on his new film Paattu (Song), starring Fahadh Faasil and Nayanthara in the lead. The early work is going on at AudioGene Sound Studio in Kochi. A picture of Alphonse alongside actor Neeraj Madhav and others was posted on social media by the sound studio. Neeraj, who is also a rapper, is believed to be doing a track for the film. Paatu will be Alphonse's third directorial after the hugely popular films Neram and Premam. The film will be bankrolled by Zacharia Thomas and Alwin Antony of Ugm Entertainments. Anand C Chandran, who worked in both of his earlier films, will do the cinematography. Sound design will be handled by Vishnu Govind and Sreesanth. Alphonse made his directorial debut in Malayalam and Tamil cinema with Nivin Pauly-Nazriya starrer Neram in 2013. The bilingual...
- 1/20/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
InterviewAparna speaks on what she doesn't like about being a star, how she worked on her Madurai dialect for 'Soorarai Pottru' and more.Sowmya RajendranWho would not have been swayed by Aparna Balamurali's charm in 'Veyyon Silli'? Now, after a long wait, the actor's Soorarai Pottru, in which she has acted with Suriya, is due for release on November 12 on Amazon Prime Video. Aparna, who shot to fame with her portrayal of Jimsy in Maheshinte Prathikaram, is a familiar face in Malayalam as well as Tamil. In Soorarai Pottru, which is based on the real life story of Captain Gopinath who started India's first low-cost airline, she plays the hero Maara's wife, Bommi. And not just that, she also speaks the Madurai dialect. In an interview with Tnm, Aparna talks about how she landed the role, her experience of working with director Sudha Kongara and how she wishes people's...
- 11/6/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollwoodWe take a look at the movies that brought a change in status to the two celebrated actors of Malayalam cinema, and what propelled it.CrisThe man in a white suit stepping out of the Contessa is doubtless famous. Reporters have gathered at the court premises where he has come for a case. One of them dares to click a picture. The famous man looks at him and does not take his eyes away until the photographer opens the camera, digs out the roll and tears it to pieces. Vincent Gomez is charmingly introduced in this 1986 film Rajavinte Makan. Mohanlal, then a 26-year-old, hopping through the Malayalam film industry with a mad lust for cinema, had 34 films that year. But looking back, observers of his growth put this Vincent Gomez film of his as the one that sealed his superstar status. Around the same time, Mammootty, the other superstar in Malayalam cinema,...
- 10/7/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be written by Syam Pushkaran. Tnm StaffThree years after his classic film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, actor-director Dileesh Pothan is going to make his third, titled Joji. The film, says the tagline of the black and red title poster, is inspired from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. As in his previous two films, Fahadh Faasil will play the lead. Not just Fahadh. Syam Pushkaran, the man who wrote the first film that Dileesh directed – Maheshinte Prathikaram – is on the team. So is Shyju Khalid, the cinematographer. The film will be a production of Bhavana Studios, partnered by Dileesh, Fahadh and Syam. Their last work was the critically acclaimed Kumbalangi Nights. Happy to announce, “Joji” Excited to team up again with Dileesh Pothan & Syam Pushkaran. Produced by Bhavana Studios in... Posted by Fahadh Faasil on Friday, October 2, 2020 “Joji is inspired from the epic play of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It’s a...
- 10/3/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya' is the remake of Fahadh Faasil's 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram'. Balakrishna GaneshanEver since Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya (Umur) released on July 30 on Ott platform Netflix, the internet is abuzz with memes and appreciation pouring in for the film from all quarters. The resounding success of the film, a remake of the Malayalam hit Maheshinte Prathikaaram, has established Satyadev as a successful leading actor. Tnm caught up with Satyadev, who has been busy giving multiple interviews since Umur’s success. Elated over the overwhelming reception from the Telugu audience, Satya laughs and says, “Right now I am gazing through the window, enjoying the monsoon rains while devouring molten chocolate vanilla ice cream. You can multiply this feeling into 10 times. That is what I have been feeling since the film’s release.” He adds, “It is a terrific feeling. When I open my Instagram, there are thousands of memes.
- 8/14/2020
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
EntertainmentSome of these remakes may have been successful at the box-office but they fall short of capturing the spirit of the original. Tnm StaffThe Telugu remake of Malayalam film Maheshinte Prathikaaram released on Netflix on Thursday. Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya has been directed by Venkatesh Maha and is receiving praise on social media for being a faithful adaptation. Read the Tnm review of the movie here. However, remakes are always a difficult proposition for a director, especially when the audience is now watching films across languages and comparisons are inevitable. Remaking a really popular film might also backfire because the new one offers no surprises. As for cult classics, the remakes may do well but fans of the original may fret and fume if it isn't a faithful adaptation! Here are six Malayalam films which were remade in other languages but fell short of the original. Vadakkunokkiyanthram: Written and directed by Sreenivasan,...
- 7/31/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
ReviewThis Telugu remake of the Fahadh Faasil starrer ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’ retains the spirit of the original. Sowmya RajendranIn a world of heroes pumped up with testosterone and looking to seek revenge for the smallest of insults came the gentle Mahesh of Maheshinte Prathikaaram in 2016. It was a turning point of sorts for Malayalam cinema where the success of the film saw the emergence of many more narratives that examined masculinity. The Telugu remake of the film, Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya, directed by Venkatesh Maha, released on Netflix on Thursday. It’s a tough act to follow the original Dileesh Pothan directorial, even more so because it stars Fahadh Faasil, one of the finest actors in the country today. However, Venkatesh Maha does not disappoint. This is a director who understands the soul of a small town, as was evident in his first film, the wonderfully made C/o Kancharapalem. So, even...
- 7/30/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Tollywood Satyadev plays the role of Mahesh, which was done by Fahadh in the original.Tnm StaffUma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya, the much-awaited Telugu remake of the acclaimed Malayalam film Maheshinte Prathikaram, is now out on Netflix. This is the second film of director Venkatesh Maha, who made his debut with C/o Kancharapalem, an indie Telugu film which became hugely popular with the Telugu audiences. In Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya, actor Satyadev reprises the role of a small town photographer and his bittersweet tale of revenge, played by Fahadh Faasil in the original. While the original was set in Kerala’s Idukki district, the Telugu remake is set in Araku, also a charming, picturesque hill station. Satyadev plays Uma Maheswara Rao, proprietor of Komali photo studio in Araku Valley. Satyadev has previously played minor roles in films like Mr Perfect and Kshanam, before acting in more prominent supporting roles recently, in films like Brochevarevarura,...
- 7/30/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Cinema Fahadh says in the letter that although he had never met him, he was inspired by the late actor's films. Tnm StaffIndia woke up to the news of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan’s demise on Wednesday. Several celebrities including Malayalam actors Parvathy and Dulquer Salmaan, who had collaborated with The Namesake actor in Hindi films, paid their respects on social media. On Thursday, actor Fahadh Faasil joined his colleagues to mourn the loss of the talented Irrfan Khan. Although Fahadh acknowledges that he had never met Irrfan or even seen him in person for that matter, he says that he practically owes his acting career to the latter, as it was after watching his films that he was inspired to quit engineering school in America and return home to act. In his tribute note, Fahadh reminisces his university days in America, where he lived on campus and would drive...
- 4/30/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Cinema Fahadh says in the letter that although he had never met him, he was inspired by the late actor's films. Tnm StaffIndia woke up to the news of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan’s demise on Wednesday. Several celebrities including Malayalam actors Parvathy and Dulquer Salmaan, who had collaborated with The Namesake actor in Hindi films, paid their respects on social media. On Thursday, actor Fahadh Faasil joined his colleagues to mourn the loss of the talented Irrfan Khan. Although Fahadh acknowledges that he had never met Irrfan or even seen him in person for that matter, he says that he practically owes his acting career to the latter, as it was after watching his films that he was inspired to quit engineering school in America and return home to act. In his tribute note, Fahadh reminisces his university days in America, where he lived on campus and would drive...
- 4/30/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
CinemaThese stars have succeeded in expanding their appeal and are getting new audiences for their industry. Sowmya RajendranWith multiplexes playing films with subtitles and online streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar acquiring new films across Indian languages, the boundaries of stardom have been stretched further than ever before. While the southern superstars of the previous generations too enjoyed a fanbase outside their respective industries, the out of state audiences mostly got to know them through dubbed films which did not release with the same fanfare as a new film. Now, however, not only do we have simultaneous releases in multiple languages, the increase in accessibility means that people who like a star’s work are keen to watch films made in a language that’s not their own. This is especially applicable to male stars because they usually focus on increasing their stature in one industry rather than...
- 4/22/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThis was one of the most anticipated films of 2020.Tnm StaffThe Fahadh Faasil-Nazriya starrer Trance which released in Kerala in February is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The film, directed by Anwar Rasheed, was one of the most anticipated releases of 2020. The film is about a motivational speaker who becomes a conman pastor in an organisation that is out to fool the masses by using religion as a drug. There are several well-known actors in the cast, apart from Fahadh and Nazriya. These include Soubin, Chemban Vinod Jose, Dileesh Pothan, Vinayakan, Srinda Arhaan and others. Director Gautham Menon also plays an important role in the film. Dileesh Pothan, also a director, is known for his excellent work with Fahadh. Their two films together - Maheshinte Prathikaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum - are highly acclaimed. While the first saw Fahadh playing the role of a man who takes on an absurd challenge,...
- 4/1/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentFrom Fahadh and Nazriya to Prasanna and Sneha, there are now several couples who work in the film industries and also collaborate with each other professionally. Tnm StaffWhile it's not unusual for people from the film industry to date each other and get married, it's not too common for both of them to continue to have an active career in the film industry. In most cases, it is the woman who takes the backseat while the man continues to work in the industry. However, times are changing and there are now many couples who work in the film industry. Some of the women may have taken a break but have since made a comeback and are continuing to find work. Naga Chaitanya and Samantha: Samantha is probably the first woman A-list star in the south to have married a fellow actor and continue to pursue her career without any break whatsoever.
- 3/5/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodWith time, the village in Malayalam cinema has grown in size to accommodate a more multidimensional group of characters and ideas.Neelima MenonDirectors often have the annoying habit of creating oversimplified backgrounds to set their stories. Take, for example, the village in early Malayalam cinema, often depicted as an idyllic, pristine small town featuring a host of simple, straightforward characters. But with time, the village in Malayalam cinema has grown in size to accommodate a more multidimensional group of characters and ideas. Here, we take a look at this evolution of Malayalam cinema's rustic locales. Untarred roads, elongated tiled-roof homes, paddy fields, decadent temples, makeshift tea shops, and ponds form the backdrop of the nameless village in Sathyan Anthikad’s Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu. In fact, every Anthikad film village brims with all things cheerful and ordinary, amongst which he finds his unusual story. Everyone knows their way around the village and...
- 2/26/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe stellar cast has raised the anticipation among fans very high. Tnm StaffThe trailer for Anwar Rasheed's highly anticipated film Trance dropped on Tuesday, two days before the film's release in Kerala. Starring Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya in lead roles, the promos for Trance so far have stepped up the intrigue quite a bit. Taking off from the teaser, which gave us a glimpse of Fahadh as a motivational speaker, the trailer shows him as some kind of a guru who leads a lavish lifestyle. Inspired by Osho perhaps? The visuals are stunning and we see more characters from the film, including Soubin, who's interviewing him, and Dileesh Pothan. Nazriya also makes an appearance in the trailer, looking full of swag and in perfect sync with her role. Gautham Menon, Vinayakan, Sreenath Bhasi and Chemban Vinod are also part of the cast. The stellar cast has raised the anticipation among fans very high.
- 2/18/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodActors Siddique and Aju Varghese also play important roles in the film, directed by John Varghese.Digital NativeThe Malayalam movie Uriyadi will hit the marquee on January 17. Uriyadi will have the veteran actor Sreenivasan in the lead role along with actors Siddique and Aju Varghese. The film is directed by John Varghese with Dinesh Damodar penning the script. The trailer of the film, released on Sunday, shows it to be a story of a bunch of policemen. Siddique’s voice can be heard saying that the police are like the elephant at a jam packed festival. They’d look good and proud alright, but if they didn’t obey, they’d be punished right away with a transfer, he says. The trailer then shows a bunch of scenes involving actors Sreenivasan, Siddique, Aju, Biju Kuttan, Baiju, Indrans, Manasa, Sudhy Kopa, Sreejith Ravi, Arya and others. The technical crew of Uriyadi comprises Ishaan Dev for music,...
- 1/14/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, directed by Madhu Narayanan and scripted by Syam Pushkaran, will see Fahadh play the villain.Digital NativeTitle poster of 'Kumbalangi Nights'; courtesy: Facebook.comKumbalangi Nights, starring Fahadh Faasil and Shane Nigam, is slated for release on February 7 next year. The film, directed by Madhu Narayanan, is scripted by Syam Pushkaran. Fahadh Faasil will be seen as the main villain in Kumbalangi Nights, according to reports. The actor will reportedly be seen playing a psycho in the movie. It may be noted here that Fahadh did play a role with shades of gray in 22 Female Kottayam earlier but his role in Kumbalangi Nights will be that of a full fledge villain. However, there is no official confirmation on his role yet. Besides Shane Nigam, Kumbalangi Nights will also have Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi playing important roles. Director and actor Dileesh Pothan will get together with Fahadh to produce the film.
- 12/30/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodStarring Gv Prakash Kumar in the role of Peter Johnson, the film has music by Ar Rahman. Tnm StaffThe teaser of Director Rajiv Menon’s upcoming film, Sarvam Thaala Mayam, was released on Friday. This is his third film after Minsara Kanavu and Kandukondein Kandukondein that came out 18 years ago. Starring Gv Prakash Kumar in the role of Peter Johnson, the film has music by Ar Rahman. The teaser gives us a fair idea of Peter’s love for music, and rhythm in particular. It was earlier reported that Gv Prakash had taken drums lessons for his role in this film. This film will be the first time Oscar winning music director Ar Rahman will be teaming up with his nephew Gv Prakash. Sarvam Thaala Mayam is a musical drama that has been written and directed by Rajiv Menon. The film stars Aparna Balamurali of Maheshinte Prathikaaram fame. Actors Nedumudi Venu,...
- 11/23/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodHis last outing as director was with 'Thupparivalan' which had Vishal playing the lead role.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Mysskin is busy with his acting assignments in Super Deluxe and Suttu Pidikka Utharavu while his fans are waiting eagerly for info about his next directorial. His last outing as director was with Thupparivalan which had Vishal playing the lead role. Inspired from Arthur Conan Doyle's detective character, Sherlock Holmes, it also had Prasanna, Vinay, Anu Emmanuel and Andrea Jeremiah in the star cast. With expectations on his next going high among his fans, we hear that his next would be a film with Udayanidhi Stalin. The shooting of this film will begin in a few weeks and reports are that Aditi Rao Hydari has been roped in to play the female lead. Confirming signing the project, Aditi told Times of India: “Yes, I’m doing Mysskin sir’s film.
- 8/27/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Mollywood The film is set to be directed by renowned director Dileesh Pothen who shares a good rapport with Suraj.Mammootty’s next film with Dileesh Pothan will be scripted by noted actor Suraj Venjaramoodu, we hear from sources. The versatile actor that he is, Suraj has reportedly penned the script along with the National Award-winning writer Shyam Pushkaran for the project which will take off soon. To be his debut as a script writer, the actor impressed the director with his work and Mammootty agreed to hop on to the project, say sources. Incidentally, Suraj and Dileesh share a good rapport after having teamed up for Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum. And this is not the first time Suraj is working with Mammootty. They have shared screen space in a number of films. Suraj Venjaramoodu made his acting debut in the 2001 release Ladies & Gentleman and went on to star in several films since then including Sethurama Iyer Cbi, Bus Conductor, Pachakkuthira, Kanaka Simhasanam, Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri, Kerala Cafe, Role Models, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum. His first film release of the year happens to be Hey Jude in which he shared the screen space with Nivin Pauly and Trisha Krishnan. He has a long line up for films including Aabhaasam, Savari, Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri and Neerali for release this year. Dileesh Pothan, who made his directorial debut with Maheshinte Prathikaaram in 2016 went on to win several awards for his maiden venture including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and the Netpac Best Malayalam Film, 22 International Film Festival of Kerala. His second film was Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum also opened to positive reviews and good box office collections. With the director teaming up with the mega star Mammootty, films buffs are waiting eagerly to know about its genre and the rest of the star cast.
- 3/10/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Mollywood The film is touted to be a comedy entertainer sprinkled with thriller elements towards the end. Digital NativeNoted actor and filmmaker Dileesh Pothen has gone ahead to sign up his new project and it is titled as Vaarikuzhiyile Kolapathakam. Written and directed by Rejishh Midhila, the film is bankrolled jointly by the director along with Devadath, Sujeesh Kolothody and Amith Chakkalakkal. The technical crew of the film includes Mejjo Josseph as the music composer, Eldho Issac as the cameraman and Sandeep Nandakumar as the editor with Anu M Joseph penning the story. Lena, Nedumudi Venu, Sudhi Koppa, Dheeraj Denny and Shammy Thilakan have been signed up to play pivotal roles in the film. The film is touted to be a comedy entertainer sprinkled with thriller elements towards the end, according to its director Rejishh Midhila. One of the producers of the film, Amith Chakkalakkal will be seen playing an important role in the movie with Ameera, a debutant, playing the female lead. The shooting of Vaarikuzhiyile Kolapathakam is happening at Vaikom in Kerala. As actor Dileesh made his debut with Salt N' Pepper in 2011 and has starred in movies such as 22 Female Kottayam, Idukki Gold, Gangster, Hangover, Iyobinte Pusthakam, Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Aby, Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela, Tharangam etc. His last release was Carbon in which he shared the screen space with Fahadh Faasil and Mamta Mohandas. Apart from acting, Dileesh has also donned the director’s robes for a couple of movies Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum. His directorial debut won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, and the Netpac Best Malayalam Film at the 22nd International Film Festival of Kerala apart from a host of other awards for the film.
- 1/30/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Kollywood The film is the remake of Malayalam movie Maheshinte Prathikaaram and will be directed by Priyadarshan.Digital NativeParvatii is upbeat about her upcoming release Nimir, in which she shares the screen space with Udhayanidhi Stalin, Namitha Pramod and veteran director J Mahendran. While she had just two film releases last year, Parvatii is expecting to add on to her filmography by signing up more films this year. On working in Nimir, she had told that it might not to be the most performance-oriented film in her career but she is glad to have played the role. Playing a village girl, Parvatii will be appearing in a deglamourized look but she has said in an interview that all she needed to do was to focus on looking good and the results have come out well. Working with the ace director Priyadarshan, Parvatii had this to say about him in the interview, “It was a privilege to work with a legendary filmmaker like him. I was surprised by how cool and composed he was, while managing to be extremely efficient.” Sharing the screen space with Udhayanidhi for the first time, Parvatii said that he is very simple and was co-operative throughout. There have been reports that Nimir, which is the remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Maheshinte Prathikaaram, has undergone a lot of changes to suit the tastes of the Tami audiences. Reiterating the same, Parvatii said that though the crux of the film would remain the same, a lot of changes have been incorporated to the script and with new actors onboard, it would create a lot of differences. Directed by Priyadarshan, Nimir is bankrolled by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla under his banner Moonshot Entertainments. The film stars Udhayanidhi Stalin in the lead role and he will be reprising the role done by Fahad Faasil. in the original. The star cast also includes Samuthirakani, M. S. Bhaskar, Karunakaran and others in the supporting cast.
- 1/22/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe two of them have had immense success with 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram' and 'Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'.Digital NativeDirector Dileesh Pothan and actor Fahadh Faasil have worked together in Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum and are now all set to team up again. But this time, they will get together to produce a film. Madhu C Narayanan will be wielding the megaphone for this project and it will be scripted by Syam Pushkaran. The director is an erstwhile associate of Dileesh Pothan and has worked with him earlier. Titled as Kumbalangi Nights, the film will have Shane Nigam playing the lead role. Incidentally, Syam Pushkaran is the associate producer of this film. Touted to release for summer next year, the film is fast progressing. Shane Nigam, son of actor Abi, who passed away recently, has a couple of films in his kitty including Eeda, Oolu and Pynkili which are in various stages of production. While Eeda has reached the post production mode, he is currently busy with the shooting of Oolu and Pynkili is in the pre-production stage. Shame Nigam will be joining the sets of Kumbalangi Nights soon after he is done with the current assignments. Dileesh Pothan, who began his career as an actor with the 2011 release Salt N Pepper, first directed the movie Maheshinte Prathikaaram, which had Fahadh Faasil in the lead role. The movie was a big success and it won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, and Netpac Best Malayalam Film, 22 International Film Festival of Kerala. Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, which released this year also fetched positive reviews from critics. Incidentally, both these films starred Fahadh Faasil as hero and the director and actor are now teaming as producers to bankroll the Shane Nigam starrer.
- 12/28/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodThis is the first time Udhayanidhi Stalin will be seen sharing screen space with Tamannah.Digital Native Udayanidhi_Tamannah.jpgUdhayanidhi Stalin has signed up his next with director Seenu Ramasamy, and the groundwork for this project has been going on for some time now. The National Award-winning director has been busy roping in stars, and the latest we hear is that Tammannah will join the star cast. This is the first time she will be seen sharing the screen space with Udhayanidhi Stalin. Reports are that she is impressed with the storyline, and has given her go ahead. However, the team is yet to work out the dates. Once this is done, the project would start rolling. It may be mentioned here that Tammannah had worked with director Seenu Ramasamy earlier in Dharma Durai, which had Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. Speaking about the film to Times of India, the director said, “It is a romance-based film that talks about humanism. The story is set in Chozhavanthan near Madurai. Tamannaah plays the role of a bank employee in the village. Several upcoming artistes will be part of the supporting cast. Yuvan Shankar will score the music while Vairamuthu will pen the lyrics.” Titled as Kanne Kalaimaane, the director explained that the title was a tribute to his mentor and guru, the late director Balu Mahendra. It is worth mentioning that the popular number Kanne Kalaimaane from Balu Mahendra’s film Moondram Pirai also happened to be the last lyrics penned by poet Kannadasan. The shooting of this film is expected to commence from January 2018. Udhayanidhi Stalin's next will be Nimir, which is the Tamil remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Maheshinte Prathikaaram, which is being directed by Priyadarshan. The shoot was recently wrapped up after 40 days of continuous filming in Tenkasi and is currently in post-production. The film is slated for release on January 26, 2018. The film stars Udhayanidhi Stalin and Namitha Pramod. Namitha is making her Tamil debut with this movie. She is reprising the female lead role played by Aparna Balamurali in the original. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/22/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
EntertainmentTo be directed by Ps Mitran, the film is touted to be a thriller. Digital Native Shraddha Srinath.jpgDigital NativeShraddha Srinath will be playing Udhayanidhi Stalin’s lead girl in his upcoming film. To be directed by Ps Mitran, the film is touted to be a thriller. On bagging the role, Shraddha is reported to have told that the script impressed her so much that she agreed to hop onboard. While this project is yet to take off, director Ps Mitran is giving the finishing touches to the Vishal – Samantha starrer with which he will be making his directorial debut. Though Shraddha made her debut with the Malayalam film Kohinoor, it was for her first Kannada movie U Turn that she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada and Siima Award for Best Actress – Kannada. She caught the attention of director Mani Ratnam and bagged a role in Kaatru Veliyidai in which she shared the screen space with Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari. On doing films of her choice, Shraddha has said in an interview to the Bengaluru Times that she is more interested in roles that give her scope to perform rather than appearing as mere arm candy to the heroes. Her roles in the Kannada movie Operation Alamelamma and in the Tamil films Vikram Vedha and Richie make the actor’s choices clear. She is currently busy with a couple of Kannada movies including Shadibhagya and Godhra and will then move over to the Udhayanidhi Stalin starrer. Meanwhile, Udhayanidhi will be working in the Maheshinte Prathikaaram remake, titled as Nimir. The film is being directed by Priyadarshan and stars Namitha Pramod and Parvathi Nair as the female leads. Ace director J Mahendran has been roped to play a pivotal role in the film. Nimir is being produced by Santosh T Kurivilla under his banner Moonshot Entertainment. A major portion of the film will be shot in Tenkasi with a short schedule planned in Dubai. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/20/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
The 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 South honoured the best talents in the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries.
The dazzling event held in Hyderabad on Saturday saw a gathering of some of the biggest names in the industry to celebrate the excellence in South Indian cinema.
The awards for the best film went to Pelli Choopulu (Telugu), Joker (Tamil), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (Malayalam) and Thithi (Kannada).
The dazzling event held in Hyderabad on Saturday saw a gathering of some of the biggest names in the industry to celebrate the excellence in South Indian cinema.
The awards for the best film went to Pelli Choopulu (Telugu), Joker (Tamil), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (Malayalam) and Thithi (Kannada).
- 6/18/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Filmmaker Priyadarshan and actor Udhayanidhi Stalin are joining hands for the yet-untitled Tamil remake of Malayalam blockbuster Maheshinte Prathikaaram, which starred Fahadh Faasil in the lead. Slated to go on the floors very soon, the makers are busy finalising the rest of the cast and crew. It is believed that national award-winning actor-filmmaker Samuthirakani, basking in the recent success of films such as Appa and Thondan, has landed a key role in the film. Reliable sources claim that he is most likely to play the antagonist, but he is yet to officially sign on the dotted line.
- 6/12/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan may direct the Tamil remake of the Malayalam film Maheshinte Prathikaaram. Reports say that Udayanidhi Stalin may play the lead role in the film.
Speaking about remaking Maheshinte Prathikaaram, the director said that it wouldn’t be an exact remake as he would be making some changes to the script to suit the Tamil audience.
Speaking about remaking Maheshinte Prathikaaram, the director said that it wouldn’t be an exact remake as he would be making some changes to the script to suit the Tamil audience.
- 6/8/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Check out the full list of National Awards 2017 Winners:
Best Actor: Akshay Kumar for Rustom (Hindi film) Best Actress: Surabhi C M for Minnaminungu – The Firefly (Malayalam film) Best film On Social Issue: Pink (Hindi film) Best Director: Rajesh Mapuskar for Ventilator Best Supporting Artist: Zaira Wasim for Dangal Best Supporting Actor: Manoj Joshi for Dashakriya (Marathi) Best Special Effects: Shivaay (Hindi film) Best Editing and Sound Mixing: Ventilator (Marathi film) Best Screenplay (Original): Syam Pushkaran (Maheshinte Prathikaram) Best Screenplay (Adapted): Sanjay Krishnaji patel (Dashakriya) Best Dialogues: Tarun Bhascker for Peli Chuplu (Telugu) Best Children Film: Dhanak Best Child Artist: Adish Praveen for Kunju Daivam (Malayalam), Nur Islam and Samiul Alam for Sahaj Pather Gappo (Bengali), Manohara. K for Railway Children (Kannada) Best Male Playback: Sundar Ayyar for Joker (Tamil film) Best Female playback: Praktan (Bengali film) Best Cinematographer for Tamil film: 24 Best Costume: Marathi film...
Best Actor: Akshay Kumar for Rustom (Hindi film) Best Actress: Surabhi C M for Minnaminungu – The Firefly (Malayalam film) Best film On Social Issue: Pink (Hindi film) Best Director: Rajesh Mapuskar for Ventilator Best Supporting Artist: Zaira Wasim for Dangal Best Supporting Actor: Manoj Joshi for Dashakriya (Marathi) Best Special Effects: Shivaay (Hindi film) Best Editing and Sound Mixing: Ventilator (Marathi film) Best Screenplay (Original): Syam Pushkaran (Maheshinte Prathikaram) Best Screenplay (Adapted): Sanjay Krishnaji patel (Dashakriya) Best Dialogues: Tarun Bhascker for Peli Chuplu (Telugu) Best Children Film: Dhanak Best Child Artist: Adish Praveen for Kunju Daivam (Malayalam), Nur Islam and Samiul Alam for Sahaj Pather Gappo (Bengali), Manohara. K for Railway Children (Kannada) Best Male Playback: Sundar Ayyar for Joker (Tamil film) Best Female playback: Praktan (Bengali film) Best Cinematographer for Tamil film: 24 Best Costume: Marathi film...
- 4/7/2017
- by Indicine Team
- indicine
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