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Udayananu Tharam 4K Re-release Poster (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

The Malayalam film Udayananu Tharam is returning to the big screen, following the growing trend of re-releases. The movie, which initially hit theaters on January 21, 2005, will be re-released in 4K format for its 20th anniversary.

Directed by Roshan Andrews, the film features Mohanlal in the role of Udayabhanu, a struggling scriptwriter and aspiring director, while Sreenivasan portrays Rajappan Thengummoodu, an aspiring actor. Sreenivasan also wrote the script for this film.

In addition to Mohanlal and Sreenivasan, the film also features Jagathy Sreekumar as Pachalam Bhasi, a character who has become a popular figure in memes and internet trolls. The supporting cast includes Meena, Mukesh, Salim Kumar, Indrans, Cochin Hanifa, and Bhavana. Udayananu Tharam delves into the world of the film industry, exploring themes of backstabbing, the treatment of women, and the industry’s darker aspects, all presented through a comedic lens.

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Malayalee From India was one of the much-awaited releases of 2024. The comedy drama was released in theatres on May 1, 2024. It received mixed reviews from the critics and, unfortunately, didn’t work well at the box office either. However, the film features one of the most loved actors, Nivin Pauly.

After two months of its theatrical release, the film will soon be streaming on a streaming platform. If you are one of those who are excited to watch the movie, keep reading this space.

Malayalee From India Cast and Crew

The film stars Nivin Pauly as Aalparambil Gopi, Dhyan Sreenivasan as Malghosh Kp, Anaswara Rajan as Krishna, Deepak Jethi as Jalal Bin Omar Al Rashid, Salim Kumar as Hamsakka, Manju Pillai as Suma, Shine Tom Chacko as Sajin Baju, Dijo Jose Antony as Shyju and Aju Varghese as Muafaq. Directed by Dijo, the...

Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram‘s sophomore film, Manjummel Boys, is based on a true story. Even though true stories provide an essential template to weave the story around, they also restrict the filmmaker from broadening his creativity. In Manjummel Boys, however, Chidambaram found a poignant plot and marvellously blends it with the cinematic sensibilities of the audience.

From its ordinary cookie-cutter introduction scenes, this film quickly transforms into a gripping emotional drama in no time. The film revolves around the members of a local club in Manjummel in Kochi. Located in the shadow of Ernakulam’s industrial belt, Manjummel is a quaint town. Its skyline is dotted with the smokestacks billowing black smoke. Manjummel Boys – ten ordinary, easy-going boys – are in their early twenties. They all work in and around Manjummel’s burgeoning small factories. They drink without care, dance at uninvited local weddings, and believe, like every other boy gang in the history of civilization,...

OpinionThe trope of basing a film’s appeal on the anxiety of the parents and families of young women is not new. It is, in fact, one of the most tried and tested formulae for ensuring commercial success.Screengrab“If you have a daughter, you must watch this movie” is an appeal made by several films to pull audiences into theatres. Sudipto Sen’s The Kerala Story does the same while trying to cover up its myopic, no-nuance representation of religious radicalisation in Kerala by playing up the age-old patriarchal fear families have about their daughters whose bodies, they are taught to believe, are repositories of their collective dignity. This trope of basing a film’s appeal on the anxiety of the parents and families of young women is not new. It is, in fact, one of the most tried and tested formulae of ensuring commercial success, given that it...

MollywoodThe trailer, which released on Sunday, March 19, suggests a comedy, with the lead characters apparently vying for elections and making their mark in politics.In what appears to be a story of sibling rivalry, actors Manju Warrier and Soubin Shahir are at each other's throats for the length of a new trailer. The film is Vellaripattanam directed by Mahesh Vettiyaar. The trailer, which released on March 19, Sunday, suggests a comedy, with the lead characters apparently vying to make their mark in politics. Mahesh Vettiyar, a cartoonist and filmmaker known for animation films such as Swami Ayyappan and Jil Jil Genie, is making his Malayalam live action debut with Vellaripattanam. He has written the script with Sarath Krishna. Alex J Pulickal has done the cinematography and Appu Bhattathiri is the editor. Music comes from Sachin Shankor Mannath. A short while ago, the team released a song from the film, ‘Arikeyonu kandoru neram.

ReviewBad filmmaking can be forgiven, it can happen. But the obvious digs at Indian Muslims, stereotyping them as folks who love Pakistan more or romanticising the terrorist group Isis, are too intentional to be brushed aside.CrisAn army man who was thought to have died in the Kargil war returns home to Kerala 19 years later, but few believe him or want to have anything to do with him. There are just so many different ways this story of Moosa could have been told. But Jibu Jacob’s movie Mei Hoom Moosa does so in the worst possible way. The film does not only suffer from really horrible filmmaking, but is very obviously designed with an agenda to paint Muslims in poor light by showcasing the ‘one good Muslim’ who fought for the country, making him spout lines like ‘I’m not a Muslim who seeks heaven by killing others, but...

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,...

MollywoodThe film, directed by Kamal Km, has a bevy of talented actors including Dileesh Pothan, Unnimaya Prasad, Kani Kusruti and Prakash Raj.Tnm StaffSomething is brewing. Three men are walking briskly from different directions. There is tension in the air. You expect a poorly planned crime, maybe a kidnapping mission or a bank robbery or worse an explosion. That’s the kind of scary picture the teaser of the new Malayalam film Pada presents. Three talented actors – Joju George, Vinayakan and Kunchacko Boban – play these three men we just described. The film is written and directed by Kamal Km, who once made a well-appreciated movie called ID. Kamal is not a director to stop with three great actors, he has included in his film the talented Indrans, Dileesh Pothan, Prakash Raj, Unnimaya Prasad, Shine Tom Chacko, Salim Kumar, Kani Kusruti, Sajitha Madathil, Sudheer Karamana, Tg Ravi and a whole lot of other actors.

MollywoodThe Mahesh Narayanan directorial starring Fahadh Faasil and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead roles will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 15.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe makers of Fahadh Faasil’s much-awaited political drama Malik released the trailer of the movie on Tuesday, July 6. The trailer comes days after Amazon Prime Video announced that the movie will be premiering on the Ott platform on July 15. Sharing the trailer, Amazon Prime Video wrote, “A journey from the streets of Ramadappally to its throne. Trailer out now. Meet #MalikOnPrime July 15.” The trailer gives a sneak peek into the life of Sulaiman (played by Fahadh) and hints at an engaging political-thriller. We meet the younger Sulaiman, actively engaging in the local political turmoil in Ramadappally. In one scene, we see him urging people to fight for their own land. We hear him say: “We know how to protect our land”. In another scene, he says,...

MollywoodThe political-thriller was initially slated for theatrical release on May 13 this year, marking the festival of Eid.Tnm StaffActor Fahadh Faasil’s most- anticipated political drama, Malik, is all set to premiere on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video. Helmed by C U Soon fame director Mahesh Narayanan, the movie will release on July 15. Sharing the news with fans, Amazon Prime Video wrote, “fafa is our maseeha Meet #MalikOnPrime July 15.” The political drama stars actors Fahadh, Biju Menon, Nimisha Sajayan, Joju George, Dileesh Pothan and Vinay Forrt in pivotal roles. Fahadh will be essaying the role of Sulaiman Malik in the film. Fans are eager to watch the actor’s performance since Fahadh had to undergo massive physical transformation in order to prepare for the role. His look from the promo and trailer videos, have gone viral on social media. The film was initially slated for theatrical release on May 13, marking the festival of Eid.

MollywoodThe film, set in the late 1980s, is based on true events of the time, in a small town in India.Tnm StaffStill from 'Moonwalk'It is a video cassette of Thriller, Michal Jackson's best-selling album of 1982. A bunch of young men are glued in front of a 1980s television watching it excitedly, head banging together. And then they are at the beach and on the stage, 'dancing dangerously'. The trailer of upcoming Malayalam film Moonwalk sets the tone of the film, based on true events of the late ‘80s. The film, directed by Ak Vinod, follows the story of "a bunch of youngsters from the backyards of a small town in India during the late ‘80s who, inspired by the Michal Jackson mania, try to emulate his style, and learn break dancing." So goes the description that comes with the trailer. The film's music is by Prashant Pillai, known for...

Mollywood In the trailer of the Mahesh Narayanan directorial, we see both actors in different avatars.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeMalayalam actor Fahadh Faasil’s upcoming movie Malik is one of the most anticipated Mollywood movies of 2021. Putting an end to the long wait, the trailer of the film was released on Thursday. Malik is scheduled to hit the big screen on May 13 this year, coinciding with Eid. We see two different avatars of Fahadh in the one minute and 45 seconds long video. We are first introduced to an older version of Sulaiman (Fahadh’s character in the movie) who appears to be calm, spiritual and collected despite knowing that the police are plotting to kill him. Dressed in a white mundu and shirt, he comes across as an influential person who seems unshakeable. As the trailer progresses, we see the younger version of Sulaiman. Glimpses of Sulaiman leading political campaigns, handling crises and leading a mob,...

Kochi, Feb 17 (Ians) The International Film Festival of Kerala (Iffk), which is celebrating its silver jubilee this year, its second leg here began on a controversial note with verbal bashing by film personalities.

In the backdrop of the Covid 19 pandemic, the event which has previously been held in the state capital city, for the first time was spread across four venues -- Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Thalassery and Palakkad.

The Kochi-leg opened on a sour note with popular award winning actor Salim Kumar expressing his ire that he was not invited for the event, despite him living in the district.

Kumar, whose political affinity towards the Congress party is wellknown said it was hilarious to know that he was not invited because he was an 'old man'.

Kumar who won the national best actor award in 2010 and also state awards is 50-years-old.

Clarifying the situation, award winning director and chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy...

MollywoodDirector Vinayan’s historical film ‘Pathonpatham Noottaandu’ will revolve around the lives of Travancore people in the 1800s.Digital NativeNoted Malayalam filmmaker Vinayan has revealed several months ago that he will soon be directing a historical titled Pathonpatham Noottaandu. Around that time, he also said that the film will revolve around the lives of people who lived in the kingdom of Travancore during the 1800s. According to the latest reports, Siju Wilson plays the role of the 19th-century warrior Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker, a revolutionary leader who fought the dominant caste traditions and led an anti-caste resistance. Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker was also instrumental in opening schools and other institutions for the socially backward people. His character is very important to the story and Siju has done a lot of research for it. He has reportedly learnt kalarippayattu and horse riding among other things to get into the skin of the character.

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,...

MollywoodThe director made the announcement on the fifth anniversary of his debut film ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’. Digital NativeThe Malayalam film Amar Akbar Anthony was one of the biggest hits in director Nadhirshah’s career. After five years of its release, he has now announced that he will have two of its lead actors – Jayasurya and Namitha Pramod -- play lead roles in his upcoming film. The announcement was made on the fifth anniversary of the release of Amar Akbar Anthony, which was also comedian-singer Nadhirshah’s directorial debut. പ്രാർത്ഥനയോടെ......... Posted by Nadhirshah on Friday, October 16, 2020 The new venture, to be produced under the banner Arun Narayan Productions, will also have the versatile actor Salim Kumar in an important role. Touted to be a complete fun entertainer, like his previous ventures, this untitled film will be scripted by Suneesh Varand. Sujith Vaassudev has been roped in to...

MollywoodThe director’s last film was the Tovino Thomas starrer ‘And The Oskar Goes To’.Digital NativeAward-winning filmmaker Salim Ahamed made an announcement regarding his next film on New Year’s Day. The title of his new film is Praayam and that is all the detail we have as of now. The first look poster that Salim posted contains the words: Blooming, spreading, falling, melting with the breeze Prayaam (Age). He wrote: “What is a better time to reveal such a title?” after making the post half an hour past midnight, when the New Year had just dawned. It may be noted here that Salim Ahamed’s last release And The Oskar Goes To premiered at the Alberta Film Festival in Canada and won critical acclaim and four awards – Best Actor, Best Film, Best Supporting Actor (Woman) and Best Director. Anu Sithara shared screen space with Tovino Thomas in this...

MollywoodMammootty will play the Chief Minister of Kerala in this political drama, directed by Santhosh Viswanath. Digital NativeThe shooting of the Mammootty starrer One is happening with some interesting details about it being disclosed. The recent buzz is that Nimisha Sajayan has found a berth in this political drama that has Mammootty playing the Chief Minister of Kerala. Earlier, it was reported that Samyuktha Menon would be a part of One but later the role went to Nimisha with the former opting out due to date issues. The cast comprises Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Renji Panicker, Sreenivasan, Joju George and Murali Gopy playing important roles. The film, directed by Santhosh Viswanath, is bankrolled by Ichais Productions. It was reported a few days ago that the muhurat of One happened with Joju George, Ranjith, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Salim Kumar, and Ramesh Pisharody attending the event. The shooting began soon after that. Nimisha Sajayan has...

MollywoodReports are that 'One' is a political drama that has Mammootty playing the Chief Minister of Kerala.Digital NativeDigital Native Mammootty had wrapped up the shooting of Shylock a few days ago and it was reported that he would shift his focus to One. An update now is that the muhurat of One happened recently with Joju George, Ranjith, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Salim Kumar, and Ramesh Pisharody attending the event. Reports are that it is a political drama that has Mammootty playing the Chief Minister of Kerala. Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Renji Panicker and Sreenivasan, Joju George and Murali Gopy have been roped in for important roles. The film, directed by Santhosh Viswanath, is bankrolled by Ichais Productions. One is currently in the pre-production mode and will start rolling soon. Further, Mammootty’s Mamangam, directed by noted filmmaker M Padma Kumar, has reached the final stages of post-production. It is a heavy budget...

MollywoodThe entire movie, directed and co-written by Ramesh Pisharody, wants to convey the message that there are women who misuse the law’s "leniency" towards the gender.CrisAmong other ideas, Ganagandharvan, Mammootty’s newest film in Malayalam, wants to make a point: there are women who misuse the special provisions they “enjoy” under the law, to frame innocent people and get away with anything. To stress this, the film has created the character of a young woman who keeps reminding the audience, “I am a woman, they will believe what I say.” The entire plot seems to have been written just to make that point. Needlessly, Mammootty’s character Ullas, leading the life of a married ganamela singer, gets entangled in a sham marriage to another woman to help her get an American visa. Athulya Chandra plays Sandra, the sort of woman who slaps a fruit vendor hit by her car,...

MollywoodSalim Ahamed, the director, may have put a lot of himself into the hero, but on screen somehow, the scenes and the lines appear all too staged.Cris Tovino smiles. A lot. As Izaak Ibrahim, the man who struggles to make a film, Tovino Thomas expresses himself mostly by smiling a lot – when people congratulate him for his good work, when friends offer him unexpected favours in the nick of time, when his film is announced to have been selected by the country to go to the Oscars – every single time, Tovino smiles. Only the extent of the smile varies, from small (for the congratulations) to wide (for the Oscars). Salim Ahamed, in making the film And the Oskar Goes To, may have put a lot of himself into Izaak Ibrahim, a struggling filmmaker who takes his first movie to the Oscars (Salim had taken his first film Adaminte Makan...

InterviewAcclaimed filmmaker Salim Ahamed opens up about why he made ‘And The Oskar Goes To’, working with Tovino and more.CrisFacebook/SalimAhamedSalim Ahamed is in a car, leaving Thiruvananthapuram after some final work before the release of his fourth film, And The Oskar Goes To. He has a beard and a head of curls like his hero. And like him, he has once struggled quite a bit to be a filmmaker. When a movie is about a struggling filmmaker, you tend to do that – look at the director and then at his hero and search for similarities. But Salim does not tell you that he chose Tovino Thomas to play the struggling filmmaker of his story, because of the beard and the curls. “He is young and this story should talk to the young people here,” Salim says and you complete his broken line – “young people who’d be struggling just like he had once.

MollywoodRamya Krishnan will be playing the central character in the film, which is a sequel to the Divya Unni starrer 'Akasha Ganga'.Digital NativeThe shooting of the Malayalam film Akasha Ganga 2 has been wrapped up, confirmed its director Vinayan. On a Facebook post, the director said that this horror-comedy is now in the post production stage with the release being planned for Onam this year. The film is a sequel to the 1999 horror flick Akasha Ganga, which starred Divya Unni in the lead. A major portion of the second part has been shot in Vellinezhi Olappamanna Mana, which is an ancestral house in Cherplassery, Palakkad. Incidentally, this was the same location in which the prequel was filmed two decades ago. Ramya Krishnan will be playing the central character in Akasha Ganga 2. On roping her in, the director pointed out in an earlier interview to Silverscreen, “Her character’s name is Dr Soumini Devi.

MollywoodScenes involving the star performing the traditional dance along with 512 classical dancers were filmed in front of a church recently.Digital NativeDigital NativeMalayalam superstar Mohanlal is busy with Ittymaani: Made in China right now. The shooting for this film is in progress and we hear that scenes involving Mohanlal performing the traditional Margam Kali dance along with 512 classical dancers were filmed in front of a church. Actors Salim Kumar and Dharmarajan were also part of this dance performance. According to sources in the know, in the film the dance show will be for the purpose of raising funds for people who have lost their homes and Mohanlal will be performing it for a charitable trust. It may be mentioned here that recently a pic from the film made it online and went viral for Mohanlal’s wink. In what appears to be a church gathering, we also get to see...

Kollywood The shooting of this untitled film, directed by Jeethu Joseph, began some weeks ago and is progressing at a good pace.Digital NativeDigital NativeFor the first time, Karthi and his sister-in-law Jyothika are sharing the screen space and this has created a lot of expectations. Apparently, they play siblings in this film. Also, the film is being directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jeethu Joseph. The shooting of this untitled film began some weeks ago and is progressing at a good pace. While it is confirmed that veteran actor Sathyaraj has been roped in to play a pivotal role in the film, Ammu Abhirami also made it to the star cast by bagging a role besides Malayalam actor Anson Paul. The filmmakers made a new addition to the star cast by roping in Nikhila Vimal. Confirming this, Karthi tweeted: “@Nikhilavimal1 joins us in Ooty today. Welcome to the team :-)#Jyotika...

Kollywood While there were speculations that Dulquer will be playing the lead role in this film, sources in the know say that he will just bankroll it. Digital NativeSome days ago, there was a casting call for a movie that will be produced by actor Dulquer Salmaan. The film has been titled Ashokante Adhyarathri and has gone on to the floors yesterday. During the official launch, Dulquer was present along with his wife Amaal Sufiya. Others present included Sunny Wayne, Sekhar Menon and Shani Shaki. While there were speculations that Dulquer will be playing the lead role in this film, sources in the know say that he will just bankroll it. With the film officially on to the floors, we can expect an announcement on the star cast and crew soon. Last month, Dulquer Salmaan’s Malayalam film Oru Yamandan Premakatha hit the marquee and is doing well at the theatres.

TollywoodJagapathi Babu was last seen in the Malayalam movie 'Madhura Raja' which had Mammootty in the lead role.Digital NativeNandamuri Balakrishna and Jagapathi Babu had shared the screen space in Legend a few years ago and there are reports now that they will be working together. Veteran director Ks Ravi Kumar is all set to make a film with N Balakrishna and sources in the know say Jagapathi may be roped in to play the baddie. Jagapathi Babu was last seen in the Malayalam movie Madhura Raja which had Mammootty in the lead role. Madhura Raja was directed by Vyasakh. The technical crew of the film included Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for cinematography and John Kutty for editing. The rest of the star cast include Siddique, Aju Varghese, Anna Rajan, Anusree, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bala, Bijukuttan and Manikuttan. The Tollywood actor has...

MollywoodMathukutty, who is known for his television shows and interviews of celebrities, has played small roles in movies and written dialogues for ‘You Too, Brutus’.Digital NativeRJ Mathukutty is all set to make his directorial debut in the Malayalam film industry. Reports are that he is in talks with Dulquer Salmaan for this project and is yet to get an answer. Interestingly, Dulquer made an announcement recently that he will be bankrolling films under his own banner and it needs to be seen if he will be producing Rj Mathukutty’s film or starring in it. Mathukutty, who is known for his television shows and interviews of celebrities, has also written dialogues for a movie called You Too, Brutus in 2015. He has also played small roles in films such as Ithihasa and Campus Diary. Meanwhile, Dulquer’s latest film, Oru Yamandan Premakatha, is running in theatres. A comedy entertainer, this...

MollywoodThe first look of 'Manoharam' was released on Mammootty’s social media page recently and has gone viral. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe first look of the Malayalam movie Manoharam was released on Mammootty’s social media page recently and has gone viral. The film has Vineeth Sreenivasan playing the lead role with Anwar Sadik helming the project as its director. Incidentally, the actor and director had collaborated for Ormayundo Ee Mukham earlier. The film had Namitha Pramod and Aju Varghese as female leads. Shaan Rahman had composed music for this flick with Jithu Damodar as a cinematographer and John Kutty as editor. Manoharam has Deepak Parambol, Basil Joseph, Aparna Das, Delhi Ganesh, Indrans, Hareesh Perady, Jude Anthany Joseph and Vk Prakash in the supporting roles. The technical crew of Manoharam includes Sajeev Thomas — a former associate of Ar Rahman, for composing music, Jebin Jacob for cinematography and Nithin Raj for editing.

MollywoodNothing wrong in doing a mass entertainer but what does not work is the poor story line and poorer characterisations – women hardly given prominence even with a title like this.CrisWith Oru Yamandan Premakadha, Dulquer Salmaan would have put behind one complaint he has been hearing a lot – that he is always doing the same kind of role, either the sophisticated young man or the new age lover or the tough one that doesn’t talk much. In Yamandan, Dulquer is none of the above. But that’s perhaps the only appreciable point you can make about the film. He has been away from Malayalam cinema for a while, so there would be the natural curiosity of what he’d choose after so long. He chose to be a man who likes to hang out with a bunch of friends, quite the stereotypes of what the hero's 'friends in movies’ are like,...

Mollywood It has already been well publicised that veteran actor Ramya Krishnan will be playing the central character in 'Akasha Ganga 2'. Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was announced a few days ago that director Vinayan is planning a sequel to the hit horror comedy Akasha Ganga, which was released in 1999. The latest update about this flick is that the shooting will commence in Palakkad today, April 24. In an interview to Silverscreen, director Vinayan said, “We had originally planned to start shooting on the 16th but postponed it, keeping the elections in mind.” It has already been well publicised that veteran actor Ramya Krishnan will be playing the central character in Akasha Ganga 2. On roping her in, the director pointed out, “Her character’s name is Dr Soumini Devi. She is someone who worships negative energy. Her character also has an interesting connection with the original story. She will join the shoot...

Mollywood Reportedly, the film’s shooting is set to begin next month and the filmmakers will be finalising the star cast by then.Digital NativeDigital NativeDulquer Salmaan has been selecting his scripts meticulously ever since his debut with Second Show in 2012 and has successfully established himself as a top hero. He is now all set to turn into a producer! A casting call from his production house is out calling for boys between the age group of 7-12, girls between 6-10, female actors between 19-24, 30-35 and 40-50. All those interested can send their details along with three photos to castingcallformay@gmail.com or WhatsApp to 9061820480 on or before April 27. Reportedly, the film’s shooting is set to begin next month and the filmmakers will be finalising the star cast by then. In the meantime, Dulquer Salmaan’s Oru Yamandan Premakatha is set for release on April 25. Touted to be a comedy entertainer,...

MollywoodParvathy starrer ‘Uyare’ is about a woman pilot who survives an acid attack while Dulquer’s ‘Oru Yamandan Premakatha’ is a comedy entertainer. Digital NativeThe Parvathy starrer Uyare is gearing up for release on April 26th. So is Dulquer Salmaan’s Oru Yamandan Premakatha. Uyare is directed by Manu Ashok, who has worked as an associate of the late filmmaker Rajesh Pillai. The film, scripted by Sanjay and Bobby, is about a woman pilot and acid attack survivor, played by Parvathy. It is bankrolled by Shegna, Sherga and Shenuga, the daughters of producer Pv Gangadharan, under the banner Grihalakshmi Films. The music for Uyare is composed by Gopi Sunder, and the editing is by Mahesh Narayan who directed Parvathy’s much-appreciated film Take Off. Director Manu’s wife Shreya is the film’s costume designer. The first look poster of Uyare was earlier released, introducing Parvathy’s character as Pallavi.

MollywoodHis latest film's, 'Madhura Raja', end card has given rise to speculations of a sequel.Digital NativeMammootty starrer Madhura Raja released to packed houses this Vishu and is doing well in the theatres. The most interesting factor about this film is its end card where the film ends with the title Minister Raja giving rise to speculations that there will be another sequel. Given the fact that Mammootty emerges a winner in the elections in Madhura Raja, we can guess that Minister Raja will have him play a minister. Interestingly, Madhura Raja is the sequel to the hit movie Pokkiri Raja, which was released in 2010. Both Pokkiri Raja and Madhura Raja have been directed by Vyasakh and there is a strong possibility that he will be wielding the megaphone for Minister Raja as well. The technical crew of Madhura Raja included Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for...

Mollywood Mammootty gives his hundred percent and makes ‘Madhura Raja’ look lot better than what it is. Fahir MaithuttyYouTube screenshotUnlike Mammootty's other action blockbusters in 2000s like Rajamanikyam or Big B, Pokkiri Raja never had novelty in the sketch of its lead character. Raja and his story were already a rehash of his other characters from the past, so when a sequel to Pokkiri Raja was announced, it came as a surprise. Perhaps one aspect that stood out in Pokkiri Raja was how it still gave space to Prithviraj Sukumaran in a Mammootty movie, allowing him to have a blast in the first half, before Mammootty arrived at the interval. Despite being slightly loud, Suraj Venjaramoodu's Idivettu Sugunan also raised few laughs in the movie. When you come to the sequel Madhura Raja, you already miss these two factors. A mass action entertainer gets more enjoyable when you have...

MollywoodThe film will be penned by Sn Swami and directed by veteran K Madhu, the duo behind the first four parts. Digital NativeOne of the most popular film series in Mammootty’s career – the Cbi series – is going to have its fifth part made soon. The film will be penned by Sn Swami and directed by veteran K Madhu, the duo behind the first four parts. According to sources, the director was waiting for Mammootty’s dates to begin the shooting and the star is likely to join the sets very soon. The Cbi 5 team is planning to release the film for Onam this year. The first part – Oru Cbi Diary Kuruppu – came out in 1988, the second – Jagratha – in 1989, the third – Sethuramaya Iyer Cbi -- in 2004 and the fourth part Nerariyan Cbi in 2005. The series had set a standard for investigative thrillers in Malayalam cinema. Mammootty had played the lead character,...

Mollywood‘Bilal’ is the sequel to the hit movie ‘Big B’ directed by Amal Neerad.Digital NativeDigital NativeMalayalam mega star Mammootty and Fahadh Faasil had shared screen space in a couple of films such as Pramani and Immanuel in the past. Now there is a possibility that they may team up again. Reports say that both the actors are in talks to star in Bilal, the sequel to Big B. Directed by Amal Neerad, Big B was a hit movie that featured a bevy of stars, including Nafisa Ali, Manoj K Jayan, Pauspathy and Bala. Big B was penned by Amal Neerad along with Unni R. According to reports, the sequel will go on the floors later this year. Unni R in association with Suhas and Sharfu of Varathan fame will be penning the script for Bilal. Sources in the know say that the team had already discussed Bilal with...

Mollywood Expectations are high on this film as it will bring Dulquer Salmaan back into the Malayalam film industry after a two-year gap. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe last time Dulquer was seen in a Malayalam film was Solo and that was two years ago. So, here’s the good news that Dulquer Salmaan fans have been waiting for! The star’s Oru Yamandan Premakatha will hit the screens on April 25, confirmed its makers. Though the film was supposed to release last month, it was postponed for various reasons. There were speculations that Oru Yamandan Premakatha would hit the marquee for Vishu but with Dulquer’s dad Mammootty’s Madhura Raja scheduled as a Vishu release, the box office clash was avoided. Touted to be a comedy entertainer, Oru Yamandan Premakatha has Samyuktha Menon and Nikhila Vimal sharing the screen space with the lead star besides a host of other actors such as Salim Kumar,...

Mollywood Madhura Raja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja, which was directed by Vyasakh and starred Mammootty in the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Mammootty starrer Madhura Raja is slated as a Vishu release this month on April 12, amidst a lot of expectations. And it has been revealed by the film’s hero that the trailer launch is scheduled to happen in Abu Dhabi on April 5. The film also has Tamil actor Jai in a pivotal role. Madhura Raja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja, which was directed by Vyasakh and starred Mammootty in the lead. Madhura Raja is also directed by Vyasakh. The technical crew of the film includes Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for cinematography and John Kutty for editing. The rest of the star cast includes Siddique, Aju Varghese, Anna Rajan, Anusree, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bala, Bijukuttan and Manikuttan.

MollywoodDulquer's last Malayalam release was 'Solo' in 2017.Tnm StaffIt's been a while since Dulquer Salmaan had a release in Malayalam. The actor has been busy with Tamil, Telugu and Hindi projects. But fans from Kerala who've been missing him needn't worry. Dulquer is back with Oru Yamandan Prema Kadha. The teaser of the BC Noufal directorial was released on Saturday. The video begins with Salim Kumar lamenting to Vishnu Unnikrishnan that there was no local to even sing for events, with Bengalis taking over the state - the snide anti-migrant sentiment has become something of a fixture in recent Malayalam films. And of course, local boy Dulquer is called to set the situation right. The actor leaps into the frame dressed in a colourful shirt and black mundu. Oru Yamandan Prema Kadha also stars Soubin Shahir, who has shot to stardom with successful films like Sudani from Nigeria and Kumbalangi Nights.

MollywoodThree biggies are lined up for release – Mammootty’s ‘Madhura Raja’, Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Athiran’ and Asif Ali’s ‘Mera Naam Shaji’.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt will be a triangular contest for Vishu at the box office in Mollywood this year. Three biggies are lined up for release – Mammootty’s Madhura Raja, Fahadh Faasil’s Athiran and Asif Ali’s Mera Naam Shaji. Madhura Raja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja, which was directed was Vyasakh and starred Mammootty in the lead. Touted to be an action entertainer, the film is bankrolled by Nelson Ipe under his banner on a big budget. While Tamil actor Jai will be seen in a prominent role in Madura Raja, the rest of the star cast include Siddique, Aju Varghese, Anna Rajan, Anusree, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bala, Bijukuttan and Manikuttan. Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen in a cameo...

Mollywood'Lucifer' will be out at the theatres on March 28 and 'Madhura Raja' on April 12.Digital NativeThe two big films in the Malayalam film industry that every movie buff is waiting for eagerly are set for release within a gap of couple of weeks. The Mohanlal starrer Lucifer will be out at the theatres on March 28 and Mammootty’s Madhura Raja will be out later on April 12. Recently both these films set the internet on fire with their respective hashtags creating a record. Of this Madhura Raja emerged winner with #1MonthForMaduraRaja getting one lakh tweets within a day. It overtook #MonthOfLuciferMarching in no time. Lucifer, which is actor Prithivraj’s maiden directorial, has Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, and bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. The technical crew of the film comprises Sujith Vasudevan for cinematography and Samjith for editing while Stephen Devassy is in charge of the music composition.

Mollywood With 'Ameer', Mammooty will be teaming up with Haneef for the third time. Digital NativeIt was announced already that Mammootty will collaborating with Haneef Adeni for the third time. While Haneef had directed Mammootty in The Great Father, he went on to pen the script for the star’s Abrahaminte Santhathikal, which was directed by Shaji Padoor. The prep work for their third project, titled Ameer, began already and we hear that the shooting will commence in June this year. By then, Mammootty would have completed his current assignments on hands. Interestingly, Haneef will not be directing Ameer and it will be done by debutant Vinod Vijayan. Haneef Adeni will be penning the script for the project. Reports are that Ameer is about a Dubai-based don and the lead star in it will be seen in a new look. With the ground work for this project on, Mammootty is...

MollywoodActor Prithviraj had played Mammootty’s brother in the prequel ‘Pokkiri Raja’.Digital NativeKollywood actor Jai will be making his debut in the Malayalam film industry with the Mammootty starrer MaduraRaja. He is currently shooting for his portions in the film and is very much excited to share screen space with the legendary actor Mammooty. On working with him, Jai has said in an interview to the Deccan Chronicle, “After my debut movie Bhagavathy, where I played the younger brother of Vijay, I am essaying the role of Mammootty sir’s brother in the Malayalam movie. It’s a story where both of us go from Madurai to Kerala and we speak Tamil only. While shooting, it reminded me of Subramaniapuram, which was set in Madurai. Mammootty sir is so down to earth. The movie is also close to my heart.” MaduraRaja is an action-packed entertainer that is directed by Vysakh.

MollywoodTouted to be an action entertainer ‘MaduraRaja’ is a sequel to the 2010 film ‘Pokkiri Raja’ that starred Mammootty and Prithviraj.Digital NativeThe first look of Mammootty’s MaduraRaja was released sometime ago. Recently, the motion poster of the film was also released online and is going viral. Mammootty looks energetic and his style in the film is something to watch out for. Touted to be an action entertainer, the film is directed by Vysakh and bankrolled by Nelson Ipe under his banner on a big budget. The script is written by Vysakh in association with Uday Krishna. MaduraRaja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja which was directed was Vysakh and starred Mammootty and Prithviraj in the lead. The latter will be seen in a cameo role in the sequel with Sunny Leone roped in for a dance sequence. Tamil actor Jai will be seen in an prominent role in Madura Raja.

MollywoodMohanlal’s ‘Lucifer’ that marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj and Dulquer’s ‘Oru Yamandan Premakatha’ are set to release on March 28.Digital NativeIt looks the Malayalam film industry will be facing one of the biggest box office clashes this March. The Mohanlal starrer Lucifer is gearing up for release on March 28th and we hear that Dulquer Salman’s Oru Yamandan Premakatha is also heading for release on the same day. Both these films are highly anticipated, as one marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj and the other brings back Dulquer to Malayalam after a long gap. It needs to be seen if there would be a clash or if it will be averted. Lucifer is the one marking Prithvi’s directorial debut. The film has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi, and Tovino Thomas in pivotal roles. Those in the supporting roles include Kalabhavan Shajon,...

MollywoodThere is some brilliant scripting here, making a seemingly harmless practical joke appear so grave.CrisTo know the meaning of this title, you have to first read it properly. In English it isn't clear, the ‘L’s in 'Allu' can be read as the 'L' in 'love', but in Malayalam, it is the 'L' in 'all'. And 'Allu' means the nails thrown on the road to make a puncture. Ramendran is the name of the hero, played by Kunchacko Boban. And Ramendran keeps getting allu on his police jeep tyre. You should never judge a movie too soon. The first few minutes of Allu Ramendran look so disappointing that you might shake your head and fear that poor Kunchacko has gone and made yet another wrong choice. But when director Bilahari begins to cast away the poorly written comedy, coming from veterans like Salim Kumar and newer comedians like Dharmajan and Hareesh Kanaran,...

MollywoodActor Aju Varghese who posted the picture on his Facebook page with the status ‘Akka with Ikka’, but had to take it down after too many people posted anti-women comments.Tnm StaffSunny Leone sits coyly next to Mammootty on a couch, surrounded by men, in what appears to be a shot from an item song in the movie Madura Raja. The picture has gone viral, triggering shares, comments, trolling memes and jokes. This will be the first time that Sunny is seen in a Malayalam film. Sunny, a former adult star, is also working on another multilingual called Veeramadevi, which will mark her debut in Malayalam, and another Malayalam movie called Rangeela. Madura Raja, an action entertainer, is directed by Vysakh. He has scripted the film in association with Uday Krishna. The film is a sequel to Mammootty’s and Prithviraj’s 2010 film Pokkiri Raja. The latter is expected to...

Mollywood The film’s script has been penned by popular writer duo Vishnu Unnikrishnan and Bibin George. It may hit the marquee on April 12 this year. Digital NativePicture credits: Facebook/Oru Yamandan Premakadha With shooting of the Dulquer’s Malayalam film Oru Yamandan Premakatha is reaching the final stages the makers planning a Vishu release. The film may hit the marquee on April 12th this year and the team is gearing up to meet this deadline. Directed by BC Boufal, who is making his debut, the film’s script has been penned by popular writer duo Vishnu Unnikrishnan and Bibin George. According to reports, Malayalam channel Asianet has bagged the satellite rights of the film for a whopping price. Oru Yamandan Premakatha is also touted to be commercial entertainer on the lines of the writer duo’s previous works, Amar Akbar Anthony and Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan. Dulquer will be seen...

MollywoodThe film, an action entertainer directed by Vysakh, is a sequel to the 2010 film ‘Pokkiri Raja’.Digital NativeThe first look poster of MaduraRaja is out. Mammootty, wearing a white dhoti and shirt, is seen wielding a weapon and looks every bit deadly. MaduraRaja, an action entertainer, is directed by Vysakh with the scripting done by him in association with Uday Krishna. The first schedule of the film has been wrapped up successfully and the second schedule is currently on. The team will be wrapping up the entire shooting with the third schedule after which the post production will begin. MaduraRaja is scheduled for Vishu release this year. According to reports, the MaduraRaja team is shooting a fight sequence between Mammootty and Jagapathi Babu. This will be a long schedule and a very important fight sequence for which 25 days have been allotted. The film is a sequel to the hit 2010 film...