The sequel to the hugely popular Malayalam film ‘Aadu’ was announced by actor Jayasurya through his social media. The film has been titled ‘Aadu 3’. Upcoming superstar Jayasurya’s career got a huge boost with the first ‘Aadu Oru Bheekera Jeevi’ in 2015, and it reached newer levels when ‘Aadu 2’ turned out to be a smashing hit.
The actor took to his social media page and wrote: “They are coming again.”
As with the previous two editions, this time, too, it is being directed by Mithun Manuel and produced by Vijay Babu. Jayasurya plays the lead role.
Produced with Rs 40 crore, the film is made under the banner of Friday Films.
The actor took to his social media page and wrote: “They are coming again.”
As with the previous two editions, this time, too, it is being directed by Mithun Manuel and produced by Vijay Babu. Jayasurya plays the lead role.
Produced with Rs 40 crore, the film is made under the banner of Friday Films.
- 3/20/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Indian sales outfit Indywood Distribution Network has sold Rupesh Paul’s “Kamasutra — The Revenge” wide ahead of Hong Kong’s film rights market FilMart.
Starring Sherlyn Chopra, Milind Gunaji and Gajendra Chauhan, and produced by San2Creations, the film follows two princesses — one who is robbed of her dreams when forced to accept a middle-aged king as her husband, and another thirsty for revenge.
Indywood has sold the film to Twin, A2 Filmes (Latin America TV/VOD), Filmbridge, Pioneer Film and Rft Films.
The company has an extensive FilMart slate that also includes Sri Lankan auteur Prasanna Vithanage’s “Paradise,” winner of the Kim Jiseok award at Busan 2023 and nominated in four categories at the Asian Film Awards. Produced by Newton Cinema and starring Roshan Mathew, Darshana Rajendran and Shyam Fernando, the film follows an Indian couple who arrive in the hill country of crisis-ridden Sri Lanka to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary.
Starring Sherlyn Chopra, Milind Gunaji and Gajendra Chauhan, and produced by San2Creations, the film follows two princesses — one who is robbed of her dreams when forced to accept a middle-aged king as her husband, and another thirsty for revenge.
Indywood has sold the film to Twin, A2 Filmes (Latin America TV/VOD), Filmbridge, Pioneer Film and Rft Films.
The company has an extensive FilMart slate that also includes Sri Lankan auteur Prasanna Vithanage’s “Paradise,” winner of the Kim Jiseok award at Busan 2023 and nominated in four categories at the Asian Film Awards. Produced by Newton Cinema and starring Roshan Mathew, Darshana Rajendran and Shyam Fernando, the film follows an Indian couple who arrive in the hill country of crisis-ridden Sri Lanka to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary.
- 3/10/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Devan’s directorial debut, Valatty, revolves around Tomy, a golden retriever with a golden heart and a lens through which he saw the word differently. His owner, Roy (Vijay Babu), loved him more than anything in the world and was looking for a suitable companion for his furry friend to breed with. Roy would die before he would make Tomy cross with dogs from lousy households. While Roy was searching the city to find a perfect partner for Tomy, he saw Amalu, a cocker spaniel that belonged to his neighbor, Saraswati (Mahima Nambiar). From the moment Tomy laid his eyes on Amalu, he lost his heart to her and began seeking excuses just to see her. Since Tomy was the coolest dog in society, he tried impressing Amalu with the tricks Roy taught him. Amalu also reciprocated his advances and fell for Tomy.
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- 11/8/2023
- by Rishabh Shandilya
- Film Fugitives
Malayalam cinema, the film industry of Kerala, has been witnessing a remarkable resurgence in the past decade, with a new generation of filmmakers and actors bringing fresh and innovative themes, styles, and techniques to the screen. The new wave of Malayalam cinema, also known as the new generation cinema, has been praised for its realistic, rooted, and diverse narratives that explore various aspects of Malayali life and culture. The new generation films have also challenged the conventional norms of mainstream entertainment, such as the superstar system, the formulaic plots, and the stereotypical characters.
One of the prominent figures of the new generation cinema is Midhun Manuel Thomas, who is not only a director but also a prolific screenwriter who collaborates with multiple directors for his writing projects.
Midhun Manuel Thomas began his career in 2014 as the scriptwriter of the romantic comedy film Ohm Shanthi Oshaana1, which was a critical and commercial success.
One of the prominent figures of the new generation cinema is Midhun Manuel Thomas, who is not only a director but also a prolific screenwriter who collaborates with multiple directors for his writing projects.
Midhun Manuel Thomas began his career in 2014 as the scriptwriter of the romantic comedy film Ohm Shanthi Oshaana1, which was a critical and commercial success.
- 10/7/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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ControversyIn April this year, the Kerala Film Producers Association had said their members would not include these two actors in films because of complaints about their misconduct on the sets.Shane Nigam, Sreenath BhasiKerala film bodies have decided to cooperate with actors Shane Nigam and Sreenath Bhasi, four months after office bearers of various organisations said that they would not include the actors in their films any longer. Following complaints of the actors’ conduct on the sets, allegedly under the influence of drugs, the Kerala Film Producers Association had declared that they wouldn’t include the two actors in their films and that they had communicated the decision to other film bodies such as the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (A.M.M.A.) and Film Employees Federation of Kerala (Fefka). However, they have withdrawn the ‘ban’ after Sreenath Bhasi reportedly apologised to the associations and Shane Nigam agreed to make course-corrections. In April,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Malaikottai Vaaliban is an upcoming Malayalam movie that promises to be a mass entertainer with a lot of action, drama, and comedy. The film is directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, who is known for his unconventional and experimental films like Angamaly Diaries, Ee.Ma.Yau, Jallikattu, and Churuli. The film stars Mohanlal, one of the most versatile and popular actors in Indian cinema, who has won several national and state awards for his performances.
In a recent interview, Vijay Babu, the producer and co-star of the film, revealed some interesting details about the film and what the audience can expect from it. He said that Lijo Jose Pellissery always wanted to do a mass film that would appeal to a wide range of viewers. He said that Lijo had tried to do that with Double Barrel in 2015, but he was not satisfied with the outcome. He said that Malaikottai Vaaliban is Lijo...
In a recent interview, Vijay Babu, the producer and co-star of the film, revealed some interesting details about the film and what the audience can expect from it. He said that Lijo Jose Pellissery always wanted to do a mass film that would appeal to a wide range of viewers. He said that Lijo had tried to do that with Double Barrel in 2015, but he was not satisfied with the outcome. He said that Malaikottai Vaaliban is Lijo...
- 7/24/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Devan, a newcomer director who has been working on his dream project for the past three years, is finally ready to unveil his film, Valatty: The Tale of Tails, a unique and adventurous story of four dogs and their friendship with a boy named Kari. The film is produced by Friday Film House, the banner of actor-producer Vijay Babu, who also plays a cameo role in the movie. The film features Sanju Sanichen and Kalesh Kalakkodu as the human leads, along with Akshay Radhakrishnan, Suresh Babu Naiduand Raghu Subhash in supporting roles.
Valatty Tale of Tails
The film’s poster, which was released on social media by Devan, has already garnered a lot of curiosity and appreciation from the audience. The poster shows four dogs of different breeds, namely a Golden Retriever, a Cocker Spaniel, a Rottweiler and an indigenous dog, posing with a boy in a rural setting. The...
Valatty Tale of Tails
The film’s poster, which was released on social media by Devan, has already garnered a lot of curiosity and appreciation from the audience. The poster shows four dogs of different breeds, namely a Golden Retriever, a Cocker Spaniel, a Rottweiler and an indigenous dog, posing with a boy in a rural setting. The...
- 7/17/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
It is a heart-warming story about a gang of pet dogs who go on an amazing adventure together. The exciting thing about this wholesome entertainer is that popular Malayalam actors like Roshan Mathew, Soubin Shahir, Indrans, Sunny Wayne, Saiju Kurup & others have lent their voices to the canine characters.
A first of its kind in Indian cinema where canines and other domesticated animals draw humans into their world and provide a refreshing point of view, with love, comedy and adventure.
Karthik Gowda, Founder, Krg Studios, adds that he is certain the movie is will enthral the audiences both young and old, with its unique & fresh storytelling. He further adds that he has joined hands with Dil Raju, who will present the film in Telugu while Anil Thadani will distribute the film in Hindi. The overseas distribution will be done through Home Screen Entertainment.
Valatty is presented by Vijay Babu & Produced by Friday Film House.
A first of its kind in Indian cinema where canines and other domesticated animals draw humans into their world and provide a refreshing point of view, with love, comedy and adventure.
Karthik Gowda, Founder, Krg Studios, adds that he is certain the movie is will enthral the audiences both young and old, with its unique & fresh storytelling. He further adds that he has joined hands with Dil Raju, who will present the film in Telugu while Anil Thadani will distribute the film in Hindi. The overseas distribution will be done through Home Screen Entertainment.
Valatty is presented by Vijay Babu & Produced by Friday Film House.
- 6/17/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
The makers of ‘Valatti’, a magical love story in which puppies speak and sing, have released the motion poster of the movie. The crew took more than three years to select and rear the puppies, train them for their roles, and complete the rest of the production. Producer Vijay Babu opined that ‘Valatti’ is the most experimental and also the toughest project that the Friday Film House has taken up till date.
Director Devan commented that ‘Valatti’ was his dream project.
Leading stars in Malayalam have dubbed for the puppies and the rooster characters in the film. The makers have kept the names of the stars who had lent their voices to the film as a surprise till the premiere.
The makers, Friday Film House have earlier produced some refreshingly different films in Malayalam.
‘Valatti’ is yet another different and innovative entertainer that Friday Film House has produced after the...
Director Devan commented that ‘Valatti’ was his dream project.
Leading stars in Malayalam have dubbed for the puppies and the rooster characters in the film. The makers have kept the names of the stars who had lent their voices to the film as a surprise till the premiere.
The makers, Friday Film House have earlier produced some refreshingly different films in Malayalam.
‘Valatti’ is yet another different and innovative entertainer that Friday Film House has produced after the...
- 1/11/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
MollywoodThe actor-singer was banned after a case was filed against him by a woman anchor, who accused him of verbally abusing her.Tnm StaffThe Kerala Film Producers Association (Kfpa) has withdrawn the ban against actor Sreenath Bhasi, according to reports. The actor, seen in Malayalam cinema, was banned after an interview he gave to an online channel had created a row, and he was accused of using foul language against a female anchor of the channel. Sreenath was briefly arrested by the police in Kochi, after the woman gave a complaint, and was later released on bail. The Kfpa had imposed the ban soon after the case was filed against him. The interview was held as part of the promotions for his film Chattambi which released in the last week of September. A clip of the video released by the channel showed Sreenath getting agitated after a few questions revolving...
- 11/27/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodKerala Women’s Commission chairperson P Satheedevi found that no Ic had been formed for ‘Sthanarthi Sreekuttan’ when she visited the film’s set in Kochi.Tnm StaffFirst look poster of Sthanarthi SreekuttanOn a recent visit to the set of a Malayalam film, Kerala Women's Commission chairperson P Satheedevi found that the team did not have an Internal Complaints Committee (Ic) to address sexual harassment at workplace. The film, Sthanarthi Sreekuttan, directed by Vinesh Viswanath, was being shot in Kakkanad, Kochi, when Satheedevi made her visit. Upon finding out that there was no Ic, the chairperson advised the team about the need to form one and let them off. An office bearer of the Kerala Film Producers’ Association (Kfpa) told Tnm that the film’s producer had taken immediate action and formed an Ic. "The producer of the film is new and said that he had just had a personal...
- 11/16/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
OpinionThe Kfpa has imposed a ‘temporary ban’ on an actor who verbally abused an anchor, but actor-producer Vijay Babu and director Liju Krishna, accused of rape, are yet to face any action.Lakshmi PriyaAllegations of abusive behaviour during a promotional interview has cost Malayalam actor Sreenath Bhasi dear. A day after he was arrested for verbally abusing a woman anchor and was released on bail, he has now been ‘temporarily banned’ by the Kerala Film Producers’ Association (Kfpa). Speaking to the media, the executive members of the Kfpa had said that they were happy with how Bhasi was responding to the consequences of his actions. He had apparently “acknowledged his mistake and expressed regret'', and reacted in a “responsible manner” when he was summoned for an explanation. The association, however, is “duty-bound” to take action, especially considering he is still under police investigation. Fair enough, if one thinks about it.
- 9/28/2022
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
ReviewRead between the lines, and 'Theerppu' starring Prithviraj can be read as a commentary on revisionist history and political appropriation. But the lines themselves have little solid to offer.Lakshmi PriyaWhen the character posters for Prithviraj starrer Theerppu were released via the actor’s social media handles a week ago, a meme fest erupted in the Malayalam internet space. Is this a meeting of the Nair Service Society, many pondered, as posters featuring Indrajith Sukumaran as Kalyan ‘Menon’, Hannah Reji Koshi as Prabha ‘Nair’, Vijay Babu as Ram Kumar ‘Nair’, Sreekanth Murali as simply a ‘Nair’, and Shaju Sreedhar as ‘Menon’, all came out one after another. Right on track came the posters featuring Saiju Kurup as Parameshwaran ‘Potty’, which denotes another Upper Caste surname like Nair, and Prithviraj as Abdulla ‘Marakkar’ — a Muslim for a change, but an ‘elite’ one nonetheless. However, Theerppu makes one thing clear early on.
- 8/25/2022
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
HealthHospital sources said the actor is stable, while confirming that he has been admitted. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Amazon Prime Video Actor Vikram was admitted to the Kauvery hospital in Chennai on Friday, July 8, due to sudden illness. According to hospital sources, the actor is stable and is under hospital care as of now. The top actor was supposed to participate in the trailer launch of his upcoming film Ponniyin Selvan in Chennai, which is scheduled to be held at 6 pm. On the professional front, Vikram has a number of films in the pipeline including Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, Cobra, and a new film with director Pa Ranjith, which are at different stages of production. He was recently seen in Karthik Subbaraj directorial Mahaan, which co-starred his son, actor Dhruv Vikram in the lead. The film premiered on Ott platform Amazon Prime Video. His upcoming film Cobra is slated...
- 7/8/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe association’s office bearers, when questioned about rape-accused actor Vijay Babu and the disbanding of its Internal Committee, echoed answers similar to those they gave during the Dileep case.Tnm StaffMen at the dais of the 28th general body meeting of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (A.M.M.A) had two blanket answers for a multitude of questions they were asked at a press meet on Sunday, June 26. One is an answer to questions on the lackluster action taken towards Vijay Babu, producer and actor accused of rape of a woman actor – ‘but the case is under the consideration of the court’. Two is an answer to repeated questions on the recently disbanded Internal Committee (Ic) of the association - 'why don't you ask any positive questions, instead of harping on these' – ‘these’ meaning issues of sexual assault and lack of an Ic for women to make complaints at. Both...
- 6/26/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ControversyThe actor and producer, who was an executive committee member of the A.M.M.A., had earlier written to the association saying he would stay away until proven innocent.Tnm StaffVijay Babu, Malayalam actor and producer accused of sexually assaulting a fellow actor, has attended the general body meeting of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (A.M.M.A.) on the morning of Sunday, June 26, in Kochi. Visuals of him coming out of a car and rushing into the venue were caught on camera. Vijay, who was an executive committee member of the association, had earlier written to the A.M.M.A. saying that he would stay away from it until he was proven innocent of the charges against him. He is currently on pre-arrest bail in the case. It was in the last week of April that Vijay Babu's name came out in a case of sexual assault of a young woman actor,...
- 6/26/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
A day after the Kerala High Court directed the police not to arrest him till June 2, actor-producer Vijay Babu, who is accused of rape by an actress and had slipped out of the country, returned to India from Dubai on Wednesday. At the exit gate of the Kochi airport here, the actor-producer told the […]...
- 6/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
PatriarchyWhile you can shrug off the ignorance of a senior actor like Mallika Sukumaran, it’s disheartening to watch the entitlement of a young actor like Mamta Mohandas. Then there are the likes of actors like Dhyan Sreenivasan.Neelima MenonWhether it is the trial in the horrific sexual assault case of a female actor in a moving car or the rape accusations of an upcoming actor against producer-actor Vijay Babu, Kerala is witnessing a lot of dialogue around #MeToo and sexual harassment. The #MeToo movement first gained attention in Malayalam cinema when the female actor registered a complaint after being assaulted in the car, in a plot allegedly masterminded by actor Dileep. The last five years have seen a few changes in the industry, especially after the formation of the Women in Cinema Collective (Wcc) and the constant conversations facilitated by feminists and progressives on social media. But the road ahead is still rocky.
- 5/31/2022
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
CourtThe High Court observed that it will help the investigation if Vijay Babu is in Kerala, and he will not return unless assured that he will not be arrested immediately.Tnm StaffThe Kerala High Court on Tuesday, May 31, granted interim pre-arrest bail for two days to rape-accused actor and producer Vijay Babu to enable him to travel back to India from Dubai to join the investigation. The judge said that the court does not appreciate the fact that the actor fled the country immediately after he was named in the rape case, but since Vijay Babu has expressed willingness to come to India if he is granted protection from arrest, the court will consider his request for interim bail. The court observed that it will help the investigation if Vijay Babu is in Kerala and not abroad and elusive. “If I refuse to grant him interim bail now, he will remain abroad and elusive.
- 5/31/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CrimeThe actor and producer, who illegally revealed the name of the survivor actor, has been on the run since the complaint became public last month.Tnm StaffVijay Babu / FacebookNearly a month after a case of sexual assault was filed against Malayalam actor and producer Vijay Babu, his passport has been impounded, the police said on Friday, May 20. Vijay had allegedly fled the country after the complaint became public and the police had issued a look-out notice against him. He had also gone live on Facebook, illegally revealing the name of the survivor who filed the case against him, and invited more charges from the police. He was believed to be in Dubai at the time but now there are indications that he moved to another country. His anticipatory bail plea will be heard in the High Court on Monday, May 23. There is also another allegation that a friend of Vijay...
- 5/21/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ReviewRajisha Vijayan plays a cyber security expert in ‘Keedam’, which is directed by Rahul Riji Nair.CrisScreenshot from the filmIt is almost like a teacher’s piercing glare, the background music of Keedam. Pulls you right back in, the minute your attention wanes. So, you keep your eyes wide open when a murder happens on the road, when you follow the criminals to their daily haunt – a scrap shop. Not exactly a whodunit, this. And when Rajisha Vijayan, who plays your heroine, takes slow strides on the screen, it is a pleasant change for your eyes, exposed to years of Suresh Gopi’s slow walks. Keedam has quite a few novelties and tries to explore the lesser tapped area of cyber security, but Rahul Riji Nair, a director known for his close to life portrayals, largely strays away from that comfort zone and does not carry it off well. The...
- 5/21/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
A ‘blue corner’ notice has been issued against rape-accused Malayalam actor-producer Vijay Babu, who is presently on the run and believed to be in Dubai, Kerala Police said on Thursday. Kochi City Police Commissioner C H Nagaraju said the ‘blue corner’ notice has been issued and all steps will be done to bring him back […]...
- 5/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Superstar Mohanlal on Tuesday suffered a rude jolt as two more members of the Amma internal complaints committee quit, upset with the decision to accept actor Vijay Babu’s letter that he wished to temporarily step down from the panel after facing rape charges. Mohanlal is considered by many as the last word in the Malayalam […]...
- 5/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
There is never a dull moment in the ego-filled Malayalam actors’ body Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (Amma). On Monday, Mala Parvathy, a member of the internal complaint’s committee (Icc) of Amma, quit from the Icc, upset with the decision to accept actor and producer Vijay Babu’s letter that he wished to temporarily step down […]...
- 5/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sexual assaultA day before her resignation, A.M.M.A had said that Vijay Babu offered to step away from the Executive Committee of the body. CrisMaala Parvathi/FacebookMaala Parvathy, theatre and film actor, has resigned from the Internal Committee (Ic) that was recently formed in the actors’ body Association of Malayalam Cinema Artistes (A.M.M.A.). Her decision comes in the wake of the association's inaction against Vijay Babu, an actor and producer who has been accused of raping a woman actor. Tnm has learnt that Maala Parvathi sent in her resignation on the morning of Monday, May 2, but will continue to be a member of A.M.M.A. In her resignation, the actor wrote that constituting an Internal Complaints Committee was for compliance with the law, and was useful to build confidence in women. "I was happy to be a part of it. It is not just a grievance redressal committee,...
- 5/2/2022
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
Sexual AssaultThe Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (A.M.M.A) said that Vijay Babu will stay away from the executive committee as he does not want to “harm its reputation”. Tnm StaffVijay BabuMalayalam actor-producer Vijay Babu, accused in a case of sexual assault, will stay away from the executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (A.M.M.A.). He has offered to stay away until he is proved innocent of the charges against him, A.M.M.A. said in a press release, and they have accepted his decision. "Since he does not wish to harm the reputation of the executive committee of which he is a member, because of the allegations against him, he has written to us that he is staying away till he is proved innocent. His letter has been discussed and accepted by the committee," says the press release. A young woman...
- 5/2/2022
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
LawVijay Babu, a Malayalam actor and producer accused of sexual assault by an actor, named the survivor, breaking the law.CrisOn the night of April 26, when Vijay Babu, actor and producer in Malayalam films, went live on his Facebook page, he decided to name a young woman who filed a case of sexual assault against him. It was not a slip of the tongue, not an accident. Vijay Babu said that he wanted to name the woman – a new actor in the industry – because his name was out there already and he didn’t think it fair that hers was not. He knew this was against the law, he said, and was ready to face the consequences. Comments posted below his video supported Vijay, backing his claim that if an “innocent man could be dragged into the open," the woman who accused him could also be pulled into it. While on the one hand,...
- 4/28/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
The police in Kerala have booked Malayalam actor-producer Vijay Babu for alleged sexual assault of a female actor. Soon after the news surfaced, Vijay Babu appeared live on his social media handle on Wednesday, claiming that he was the ‘real victim’ in this case, adding that he would take appropriate legal steps against the complainant, […]...
- 4/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
ReviewThere are some marvellous performances from the actors, Saiju Kurup, Priyanka Nair and Kottayam Ramesh in particular.CrisThis much was clear from the trailer: Antakshari will be a thriller, will be scary, and will have some fun elements because there is a policeman in it who likes to play Antakshari all the time. Antakshari is a game of music where a player sings a song and the next player has to sing one that begins with the last letter of the first song. The fun is however short-lived, and horror takes over, as the game itself becomes a scary experience, and many parallel stories seem to be told. But what began really well appears to lose focus, leaving too many loose ends, despite some marvellous performances from the actors: Saiju Kurup, Priyanka Nair and Kottayam Ramesh in particular. Director Vipin Das sets the tone of the film in the very beginning.
- 4/22/2022
- by Haritha
- The News Minute
InterviewMalayalam director Vipin Das, whose film ‘Antakshari’ is releasing on April 22, tells Tnm about his unusual ideas of filmmaking and his refusal to tread the tried and tested path.CrisAntakshari, mostly known to be a harmless little game of songs (listeners may disagree), now appears to have a whole new dangerous side. It took Vipin Das, a filmmaker from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, to find that the game could bring horror, make songs that were once dear to you appear scary. Delighted with this discovery, he wrote a movie about it and called it Antakshari. Casting Saiju Kurup, an actor known for handling all sorts of characters with ease, in the lead, Vipin is releasing the film on Ott platform SonyLIV, on April 22. “It is not that I have written an unusual story. It is the story’s treatment that is unusual and that’s what I always go for,” Vipin...
- 4/18/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
In an interview with Tnm, Bhavana, who survived a sexual assault in 2017, spoke about the colleagues who reached out with support, and the changing loyalties of others.Dhanya RajendranThe Me Too movements have shown the heavy price that many women pay for speaking up against sexual violence, including loss of livelihood and work opportunities. However, actor Bhavana, a survivor of sexual assault who spoke up and fought her case, did not lose work in Malayalam cinema, where she has been an actor for 20 years now. Five years ago, she was juggling Malayalam films and those in other languages when the assault on her happened in Kochi. And while several people in the industry were calling her with offers in the years that followed, Bhavana chose to stay away from Malayalam cinema. “I did not want to come back to the industry and work as if nothing was wrong,” she told Tnm in an interview.
- 3/11/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
InterviewActor Manju Pillai, a familiar face in television, speaks about 'Home' which recently released on Amazon Prime Video and won praise as well as criticism.Neelima MenonFacebookIt takes a while to register that the voice on the other end is that of Manju Pillai. “I have a sore throat and a cold,” she says. But that is only for a few minutes. Once we propel the conversation around Home, Amazon PrimeVideo’s latest Malayalam movie release, the tiredness in her voice vanishes and she speaks ten to the dozen about this unexplainable euphoria that has caught up with her life ever since it started streaming two weeks ago. In the Rojin Thomas directed Home, set in the backdrop of a snug nuclear family, consisting a father, mother, two grown-up sons, and a grandfather, Manju's Kuttiyamma is the efficient, no-nonsense presence, who calls a spade by its name. For the actor,...
- 9/1/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
MollywoodCheck out this list of films, new and old, that you can watch with your family for Onam.Tnm StaffNjandukalude Nattil Oridavela/ FacebookFrom horror to action comedies, a number of Malayalam films released over the years have left their mark on critics and audiences from around the world. For the festival of Onam, we bring you a list of 'feel good' and funny Malayalam movies, from the classics that were released decades ago to movies that opted for direct Over-the-Top(Ott) release in the midst of the pandemic. These are Malayalam movies that you can watch with your family, from the comfort of your home. In addition to the long list of beloved movies such as Bangalore Days, Premam, Sudani from Nigeria and Ustad Hotel that are already widely known, here are 14 Malayalam films available on Ott: Home (Amazon Prime Video): Directed by Rojin Thomas, the family drama Home,...
- 8/20/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
InterviewThe actor who began doing comedy in the 1990s has for some years been taking on serious roles and delivering them well, winning awards and recognition.CrisOliver has a to-do list jotted down in a diary when he is getting his young son’s help to ‘set up’ a new smartphone. Everything from WhatsApp to paying electricity bills through the phone, old Oliver, balding and bespectacled, wants to learn. The scene is from a new Malayalam film on Amazon Prime, titled Home, but it can’t be too unfamiliar to most families with older people trying to learn the ways of a new world from the younger disinterested lot. On cue Oliver’s young son shrugs impatiently, “Pappa onnu poye” – Oh stop it, Dad. Indrans, an actor who began doing comedy in the 1990s and later started taking on serious characters and delivering them well, plays Oliver. Oliver Twist in full.
- 8/18/2021
- by Cris
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MollywoodWhile award-winning veteran actor Indrans plays the father in the film, Sreenath Bhasi and Naslen play his sons.Tnm StaffThe less than three-minute-long trailer of Home, an upcoming Malayalam film, is engaging, entertaining and suggests a fun experience. Indrans, the award-winning veteran actor of Malayalam cinema, appears with a balding head, aged and active, ready to learn from his young son the ways of the smartphone generation. Sreenath Bhasi, is his older son who is an aspiring filmmaker, and Naslen, the younger smartphone-addicted one. Witty exchanges and relatable incidents take place in the short trailer. Manju Pillai, who is known for handling comedy with ease, plays the mother, cracking sarcastic lines with the sons. The director of the film is Rojin Thomas, who made his debut co-directing Philips and the Monkey Pen, a much-appreciated children's film that was released in 2013. Vijay Babu, producing the film under his banner Friday Film House,...
- 8/16/2021
- by Cris
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MollywoodDirected by Rojin Thomas, the family drama stars actors Indrans, Sreenath Bhasi and Vijay Babu in the lead. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Amazon Prime VideoStarring Indrans, Sreenath Bhasi and Vijay Babu in the lead, Malayalam movie #Home will premiere on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video on August 19, to coincide with the festival of Onam. The film which is said to be a family drama is directed by Rojin Thomas. Sharing the news with fans, Amazon Prime Video wrote on Twitter on Tuesday, August 10: “you don’t wanna miss the chance to be a part of the journey of this home #HomeOnPrime, this Aug 19.” Apart from the lead actors, the movie has an interesting lineup of supporting cast that includes Manju Pillai, Nalsen, Kainakary Thankaraj, Kpac Lalitha, Srikanth Murali, Johny Antony, Pauly Wilson, Maniyan Pillai Raju, Anoop Menon, Aju Varghese, Kiran Aravindakshan, Chithra and Priyanka Nair. Explaining how the makers have...
- 8/11/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film stars Rajisha Vijayan and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles.Tnm StaffMalayalam film Love is all set to release on Netflix on Friday, February 19. The movie is touted to be a black-comedy drama about love and marriage, and hit theatres on January 29, 2021. It stars Rajisha Vijayan and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles. Love is written and directed by Khalid Rahman and produced by Ashiq Usman under the banner of Ashiq Usman productions. According to a report, Khalid Rahman’s lockdown project talks about “the love that can turn into hate” in a marriage and how the couple tries to navigate the trust issues that they are facing. Love is the 10th film of Ashiq Usman and third film of Khalid Rahman after Unda, which starred Mammootty, and Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, starring Rajisha Vijayan among others. The film’s music is composed by Neha Nair and Yakzan Gary Pereira.
- 2/17/2021
- by Anjana
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MollywoodThe film titled ‘Meri Awaaz Suno’ tells the story of a radio jockey.Digital NativeActor Jayasurya and director G Prajesh Sen have become a formidable duo in the Malayalam film industry with two consecutive hits – Captain and Vellam. Following the success of these films, the two are teaming up again for a fresh project titled Meri Awaaz Suno which also stars Manju Warrier. It is the first time fans will get to see Jayasurya and Manju Warrier share the screen space. The film tells the story of a radio jockey and the poster of the film was also released on World Radio Day, which fell on February 13. The film also features Sshivada, Johny Antony and Sudheer Karamana. Music is by M Jayachandran and lyrics are by Bk Harinarayanan. The film will be bankrolled by B Rakesh under his banner. Jayasurya – Prajesh Sen’s film Vellam hit the marquee on January...
- 2/14/2021
- by Cris
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MollywoodThe film will be directed by Shibu Basheer and produced by Vijay Babu.Digital NativeActor-producer Vijay Babu has confirmed that one of his biggest dreams is all set to come true very soon. He was announcing the Mammootty starrer that will be made under his banner, Friday Film House. The film is scripted by Murali Gopy. In an interview with the Times of India, Vijay Babu said that the film's shooting will start in early 2022. The producer further added that it is being planned as a family entertainer with some mass elements. The film will be directed by Shibu Basheer, we hear. According to the scriptwriter Murali Gopy, the film will kick-start soon after he is done with (scripting of) the Lucifer sequel Empuraan. Mammootty has several projects going on at the moment. One of the most anticipated projects is Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Amal Neerad, which will go on floors soon.
- 2/10/2021
- by Cris
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Mollywood The film is directed by Prajesh Sen, who made his directorial debut with the Jayasurya film 'Captain'.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Jayasurya starrer Vellam was released on January 22, much to the excitement of film buffs, as theatres are reopening after several months. The film is directed by Prajesh Sen, who made his directorial debut with the Jayasurya starrer Captain. This time too, he has chosen the same actor as his lead star. Roby Varghese Raj is handling the camera for this film, with Bijibal composing the tunes and Bijith Bala roped in for editing. Samyuktha Menon plays the female lead in the film. The first look poster of Vellam was released a few months ago creating a buzz online. Speaking about Jayasurya’s role in the film, director Prajesh Sen told Times of India that his character is inspired by a person who is alive. Jayasurya plays an alcoholic in Vellam,...
- 1/22/2021
- by Jahnavi
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DeathThe director was hospitalised last Saturday following a cardiogenic shock, and was declared brain dead on Wednesday.Tnm StaffImage credit: Fb / Aditi Rao HydariNaranipuzha Shanavas, director of the recently released Malayalam film Sufiyum Sujatayum, who was declared brain dead on Wednesday morning, passed away in Kochi. The director, who was on ventilator support at a Coimbatore hospital, was brought to Kochi’s Aster Medcity on Wednesday night after he was declared brain dead. He passed away later in the night. Many, including actors and politicians, have condoled the untimely death of the filmmaker, who was in his 40s. “Malayalam cinema has lost a promising filmmaker,” Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, condoling the death, calling it untimely. Sharing the grief, actor Vijay Babu, who is also the producer of Sufiyum Sujatayum took to Facebook stating, “He left leaving memories for a lifetime and the stories that he told me..Our Sufi.
- 12/24/2020
- by Neethu
- The News Minute
MollywoodReports are that Jayasurya insisted on doing this scene without opting for a dupe as he wanted to retain originality.Digital NativeThe cast and crew of the Malayalam film Vellam were in for a complete shock when the power tiller operated by Jayasurya, the lead actor, went out of control, dragging him along. The team was shooting a scene for the film which required Jayasurya to handle the power tiller. However, it suddenly lost control and went on high-speed dragging the actor along. The team immediately swung into action and saved Jayasurya from injuries. A video of this incident was released by the Vellam team which is going viral. Reports are that Jayasurya insisted on doing this scene without opting for a dupe as he wanted to retain originality. Watch: Video of Jayasurya with power tiller The shooting of Vellam was completed a few weeks ago and it is currently in post-production stage.
- 12/21/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodInterestingly, 'Sunny' is one of the most anticipated films in the Malayalam film industry as it is Jayasurya’s 100th film.Digital NativeA few days ago, there was an announcement that Jayasurya’s next is titled Sunny and that Ranjith Sankar will be directing it. And now, the first look of this film has been revealed creating a hype among the film buffs. Interestingly, Sunny is one of the most anticipated films in the Malayalam film industry as it is Jayasurya’s 100th film. It may be recalled that on the launch of Sunny, Jayasurya wrote on his social media page: “By numbers, my 100th movie. By heart, my first. To all of you, who have been a part of this journey, to all the forces that have been integral, I express my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you seems like too small a word. But Thank you. I hope...
- 11/12/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirected by Ranjith Sankar, 'Sunny' is much anticipated as it is Jayasurya's 100th film.Digital NativeA few days ago, there was an announcement that Jayasurya’s next is titled Sunny and that Ranjith Sankar will be directing it. And now, the first look of this film has been revealed creating a hype among the film buffs. Interestingly, Sunny is one of the most anticipated films in the Malayalam film industry as it is Jayasurya’s 100th film. It may be recalled that on the launch of Sunny, Jayasurya wrote on his social media page: “By numbers, my 100th movie. By heart, my first. To all of you, who have been a part of this journey, to all the forces that have been integral, I express my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you seems like too small a word. But Thank you. I hope to continue entertaining you with my work.
- 11/12/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film's shooting is underway in Kerala, with measures in place to ensure everyone’s safety.Digital NativeFile PhotoMollywood actor Jayasurya has reportedly signed on for a new film titled Sunny, a musical in which he will be playing the role of a contemporary musician. We hear that he is preparing for the role by growing a beard for a more ‘authentic’ look, among other preparations. The story is set in Kochi, but the team will be shooting some scenes in Dubai as well. Speaking about the film, director Ranjith Sankar said in an interview to the Times of India, “Sunny is a musical and it is a movie following a new concept. It also has a whole new pattern and we would start shooting the film following strict Covid – 19 protocols, at a prominent hotel in Kochi. The whole crew is also staying there as we shoot and we are planning a one-month schedule.
- 11/5/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe star’s last release was ‘Sufiyum Sujathayum’, which was also the first Malayalam movie to release on an Ott platform.Digital NativeThe title poster of actor Jayasurya’s upcoming film John Luther has released in shades of sepia. The film is written and directed by Abhijith Joseph, produced by Thomas P Mathew and co-produced by Christeena Thomas under the banner Alonsa Films. The technical crew of John Luther will comprise Roby Varghese Raj to handle the camera, Praveen Prabhakar for editing, Shaan Rahmaan to compose music and Bgm, Vishnu Govind and Sree Sankar for sound designing, and Biju Chandran for art work. Jayasurya’s costumes will be designed by his wife Saritha while Aravind Kr is in charge of the costumes for the rest of the cast. Jayasurya’s last film to hit the silver screen was Anveshanam. The film had Shruti Ramachandran playing the female lead. It was...
- 8/18/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood The song was released by actors Dulquer Salman, Nani and Karthi.Tnm Staff'Vathikkalu Vellaripravu', the first song in the much awaited Malayalam film Sufiyum Sujatayum, starring Aditi Rao Hydari and Jayasurya, was released on Friday. The nearly 5 minute video shows a budding romance between Aditi Rao Hydari and Dev Mohan (who plays the Sufi). Actors Dulquer Salmaan, Nani and Karthi took to their social media handles to release the song. While Dulquer called it a love song, Nani released it on Twitter saying “this is a beautiful song.” A love song #VathikkaluVellaripravu From the film #SufiyumSujatayumOnPrime https://t.co/ta8gCzNM5a@aditiraohydari @actor_jayasurya @PrimeVideoIN#NaranipuzhaShanavas @VijaybabuFFH@actordevmohan#Sidhique @Hareeshkanaran #FridayFilmHouse @mjayachandran — dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) June 26, 2020 The love ballad starring Aditi as Sujata, a woman with speech disabilities, and Dev Mohan as a Sufi saint is sung by Arjun Krishna, Nithya Mammen and Zia Ul Haq. The lyrics...
- 6/26/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Mollywood The film which will be released on Amazon Prime Video on July 3, is the first Malayalam film to have a direct Ott release. Tnm StaffThe trailer of Sufiyum Sujatayum features a stunning Aditi Rao Hydari sporting a nose stud. She listens intently as her grandmother narrates stories of Sufi saints while oiling her hair near a pond in her house, only to later begin a romance with a sufi dancer. The problematic term ‘love jihad’, which suggests a conspiracy by Muslim men to lure Hindu women into relationships, is heard in many parts of the trailer, as upset relatives dismiss Sujata's (Aditi) romance with a Muslim man. Her father, played by actor Siddique, too is seen discussing his daughter’s relationship. An angry Jayasurya enters in the second half of the trailer. The film is the first Malayalam movie to have a direct release on an Ott platform. It...
- 6/24/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThis will be the first Malayalam film to have a direct Ott release.Tnm StaffMalayalam film Sufiyum Sujatayum will be the first direct Ott release from Mollywood. The film is releasing on Amazon Prime Video on July 3. The film is of the romance genre and has been made under Vijay Babu's production banner Friday Film House. It has been directed by Naranipuzha Shanavas. The musical love story stars Jayasurya and Aditi Rao Hydari. The film sees Aditi making a return to the Malayalam industry after 14 years. The actor had made her debut in 2006 with Prajapathi but had not acted in another Malayalam film after that. The film will release on the Ott platform in over 200 territories. The film has been shot by cinematographer Anu Moothedath and edited by Deepu Joseph. The music has been composed by M Jayachandran with lyrics penned by Hari Narayan and songs sung by Sudeep Palanad.
- 6/22/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
CinemaTwo Hindi films too are slated for direct Ott release.Tnm StaffAdapting to changing times and dealing with the uncertainty in the Indian cinema industry due to the lockdown necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, a handful of film producers have decided to release their films directly on online streaming platforms. While Jyotika’s Ponmagal Vandhal dropped the news of direct Ott release last month, causing a controversy in the Tamil film industry, a total of seven films across five Indian languages will now be released on Amazon Prime Video streaming platform in the next three months. Ponmagal Vandhal (Tamil) from May 29: Starring Jyotika, Parthiban, Bhagyaraj, Prathap Pothen and Pandiarajan, the film was the first in the Tamil industry to announce its direct Ott release. It will now begin streaming on Amazon Prime from May 29. Produced by Suriya’s 2D Entertainment and Rajsekar Karpoorasundarapandian, Ponmagal Vandhal is a legal drama...
- 5/15/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
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