After the success of Lucifer and Bro Daddy, Chiranjeevi is all set to star in another Malayalam remake. The megastar will reprise the role of Mammootty in the action thriller Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Harish Shankar12
Bheeshma Parvam, which released on 3 March 2022, received critical acclaim and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. The film revolves around Michael, a powerful patriarch of a wealthy family in Kochi, who faces challenges from his rebellious relatives and enemies. The film also features Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Shine Tom Chacko, Farhaan Faasil, Nadhiya Moidu, Dileesh Pothan, Jinu Joseph, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Harish Uthaman, Lena, Shebin Benson, Anagha, Nedumudi Venu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Sudev Nair in pivotal roles34
Bheeshma Parvam Teaser
The Telugu remake will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers, who have previously bankrolled films like Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage, Rangasthalam and Uppena5 The production house announced the project...
Bheeshma Parvam, which released on 3 March 2022, received critical acclaim and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. The film revolves around Michael, a powerful patriarch of a wealthy family in Kochi, who faces challenges from his rebellious relatives and enemies. The film also features Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Shine Tom Chacko, Farhaan Faasil, Nadhiya Moidu, Dileesh Pothan, Jinu Joseph, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Harish Uthaman, Lena, Shebin Benson, Anagha, Nedumudi Venu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Sudev Nair in pivotal roles34
Bheeshma Parvam Teaser
The Telugu remake will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers, who have previously bankrolled films like Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage, Rangasthalam and Uppena5 The production house announced the project...
- 8/28/2023
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Mollywood‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ is helmed by ‘Churuli’ fame director Lijo Jose Pellissery. Tnm StaffTwitter/ MammoottyThe teaser of director Lijo Jose Pellissery’s upcoming film, Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, which stars Mammootty in the lead, was unveiled on Sunday, July 10. In the teaser, we see Mammootty’s character lip-syncing to Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan’s popular dialogue from the 1973 film, Gauravam. We see two types of lights - red and green - visible in the setting, dividing the frame in two halves, and Mammootty plays characters appearing in both halves. Mammootty’s character shifts from one side to the other as he acts out the sequence from Gauravam, a Tamil legal drama which had Tamil actor Sivaji in a dual role as a barrister, and his nephew, an amateur lawyer, both of whom fight the same case. Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam roughly translates to ‘an afternoon nap’. The first teaser unveiled by...
- 7/11/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, bankrolled by the actor’s home production banner MammoottyKampany, is his second production venture.Tnm StaffMammootty/ FacebookThe first look poster of actor Mammootty’s second production venture Rorschach was unveiled on May 2. It is bankrolled under the banner of MammoottyKampany and helmed by director Nisam Basheer. The film will star actor Mammootty in the lead. With Mammootty’s face covered in a gunny sack, the first look poster sets the tone for an intriguing actioner or thriller. Meanwhile, the trailer of actor Mammootty’s next, Puzhu, was unveiled on May 1. Mammootty appears to play the disciplinarian father to a little boy, who looks visibly scared of him. Puzhu is helmed by debutante filmmaker Ratheena Pt. The film, releasing online on the Ott platform SonyLIV, will stream in five languages - Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. It is bankrolled by S George and scripted by Harshad, Sharfu and Suhas.
- 5/2/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Mollywood‘Cbi 5 The Brain’ is the fifth film in the ‘Cbi’ franchise which began in the year 1988.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube The release of actor Mammootty’s long-awaited film Cbi 5 was announced on Monday, April 18. The film is set to hit the big screens on May 1. Sharing a new poster from the film, actor Mammootty wrote: “.@CBI5TheBrain Releasing Worldwide on May 1 , 2022.” Malayalam film Cbi 5 The Brain is the fifth film in the Cbi franchise which began in the year 1988. The first film in the franchise was Oru Cbi Diary Kurippu. It was followed by Jagratha, and Sethurama Iyer Cbi. The third installment released in 2004, while the fourth one titled Nerariyan Cbi released in theatres in 2005. Helmed by K Madhu, the ensemble cast also includes Renji Panicker, Sai Kumar, Jagathy Sreekumar, Soubin Shahir, Mukesh, Ramesh Pisharadi, Anoop Menon and Dileesh Pothen. Mammootty will be seen as Sethurama Iyer. The teaser,...
- 4/18/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Mollywood ‘Cbi 5 The Brain’ is the fifth film in the franchise, which began in 1988.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of Mollywood actor Mammmootty’s upcoming film Cbi 5 The Brain was unveiled on Wednesday, April 6. It will mark Mammmootty’s return as Sethurama Iyer, who is an officer with Cbi. The video hints that Sethurama Iyer (Mammootty) will be investigating the deaths of Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Sanjay Gandhi in the film. Helmed by K Madhu, the cast also stars Renji Panicker, Sai Kumar, Jagathy Sreekumar, Soubin Shahir, Mukesh, Ramesh Pisharadi, Anoop Menon and Dileesh Pothen. Cbi 5 The Brain is the fifth film in the Cbi franchise which began in the year 1988. The first film in the franchise was Oru Cbi Diary Kurippu. It was followed by Jagratha, and Sethurama Iyer Cbi. The third instalment released in 2004, while the fourth one titled Nerariyan Cbi released in theatres in 2005. Cbi 5 is also...
- 4/7/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodHelmed by director Amal Neerad, ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ hit the big screens on March 3.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeDirector Amal Neerad's long-awaited Malayalam action entertainer Bheeshma Parvam featuring superstar Mammootty in the lead, released in theatres on March 3. Following its release, the makers of the film had announced earlier this month that the film will be releasing on Over-the-Top (Ott) platform Disney Plus Hotstar. They took to social media on Sunday, March 27, to announce that the film will be streaming from April 1. The film, written by Amal Neerad and Devadath Shaji, has music by Sushin Shyam and cinematography by Anend C Chandran. Mammootty plays a character called Michael in this revenge drama, which has garnered huge expectations since it was announced. Apart from Mammootty, the ensemble cast also includes actors Anasuya Bharadwaj, Tabu, Anjali, Shine Tom Chacko, Jinu Joseph, Dileesh Pothan, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Farhaan Faasil, Nedumudi Venu, Sudev Nair, Lena, Srindaa,...
- 3/28/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Agent’ also stars Akhil Akkineni, who is Naga Chaitanya’s brother, and debutante Sakshi Vaidya in the lead.IANSTwitter/ Ak EntertainmentsMollywood star Mammootty has joined Akhil Akkineni upcoming action movie, Agent. The makers unveiled the first-look poster featuring the actor earlier on Monday, March 8. In it, Mammootty is seen as an army officer, and the makers captioned the poster as ‘The Devil Ruthless Savior’. Sharing the announcement with fans, Ak Entertainments, the production banner bankrolling the film wrote: “A Stalwart of Indian Cinema who paved his own path with Discipline & Dedication.Megastar @mammukkaJoins the shoot of #Agent. Can’t wait to witness the magic on sets.” Agent marks the first-time collaboration of Akhil Akkineni and director Surender Reddy. The film's poster, which was released earlier, showed Akhil with a six-pack and a tattoo of a ram on his back. Akhil, who is the brother of Tollywood star Naga Chaitanya,...
- 3/8/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
ReviewIs it glorifying violence? 100%. What part of the story is original? 0%. But the whole thing is staged in such an entertaining way that I was simply having a good time with my popcorn. Sowmya RajendranBheeshma ParvamYet another tribute to The Godfather. Don’t we have enough of those already? If you’d asked me this question before I stepped in to watch Bheeshma Parvam, I would have said yes. Stop with the gangster storylines, the unnecessary glorification of violence, and the celebration of toxic masculinity already. But having watched the film, I have to confess that I’m grinning ear-to-ear, and would completely enjoy a sequel if it was ever made. Directed by Amal Neerad, known for his extravagant slow motion shots and stylised violence, Bheeshma Parvam also takes generous inspiration from the Mahabharata. Mammootty plays Michael (a direct nod to The Godfather), the youngest son of a powerful gangster...
- 3/3/2022
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
CinemaWe bring to you a list of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films that are releasing in both theatres and Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms in March.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Amal Neerad, Rrr Romantic comedies, family dramas and gangster flicks; A number of south Indian films are slated to release in the month of March. With hybrid mode of releases becoming the new normal, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films are releasing both in Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms and theatres in the month of March. The release of several of these films has been postponed in view of the pandemic. Here’s a list of upcoming films: Naradan: Director Aashiq Abu’s eagerly awaited Malayalam film featuring Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben in the lead will hit the big screens on March 3. With music by Sekhar Menon and cinematography by Jaffer Zadique, the film revolves around Malayalam broadcast journalism. The theatrical release of...
- 3/1/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Bheeshma Parvam' is helmed by director Amal Neerad and also stars Tabu, Soubin Shahir, Nadhiya and Shine Tom Chacko, apart from Mammootty.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of director Amal Neerad's much-awaited Malayalam action entertainer Bheeshma Parvam, featuring Mollywood star Mammootty in the lead, was unveiled on Wednesday, February 23. The trailer features Mammootty in a gangster-like avatar. The video hints at an intense action drama. Sources told Ians that the film has been censored with a U/A certificate and has a run time of 144 minutes. The film, written by Amal Neerad and Devadath Shaji, has music by Sushin Shyam and cinematography by Anend C Chandran. Mammootty plays a character called Michael in this revenge drama, and fans have high expectations of the film. Apart from Mammootty, Bheeshma Parvam also has a stellar cast including Anasuya Bharadwaj, Tabu, Anjali, Shine Tom Chacko, Jinu Joseph, Dileesh Pothan, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Farhaan Faasil,...
- 2/24/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodA political thriller that revolves around Malayalam broadcast journalism, ‘Naradan’ is helmed by filmmaker Aashiq Abu.IANSScreengrab/ YouTubeDirector Aashiq Abu’s eagerly awaited Malayalam film Naradan featuring Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben in the lead will now hit screens worldwide on March 3. The director took to Instagram to make the announcement. A political thriller that revolves around Malayalam broadcast journalism, the film has music by Sekhar Menon and cinematography by Jaffer Zadique. Originally scheduled to be released in April 2021, the film was postponed due to the second Covid-19 wave. The team then decided to release the film this year on January 27. However, that too did not happen due to the surge in Covid-19 infections and complications caused by the Omicron variant. Now the makers have announced that the film will release on March 3. Aashiq Abu and Tovino have earlier teamed up for films like Mayaanadhi and Virus, which received positive responses from audiences.
- 2/18/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodBheeshma Parvam is helmed by director Amal Neerad and also stars Tabu, Soubin Shahir, Nadhiya and Shine Tom Chacko, apart from Mammootty.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser from Mollywood star Mammootty’s long-awaited film Bheeshma Parvam was unveiled on February 11. The teaser indicates that Mammootty is likely to play the role of a gangster or don. Corresponding to introductory shots of Mammootty entering the frame, we hear another character from the film saying, “I’ve seen the Michael (Mammootty) you guys have never seen or known of. You wouldn’t have opened your mouth had you seen that version of him,” the voice says. The teaser of Bheeshma Parvam hints at an intriguing action-drama. Bheeshma Parvam is written by director Amal Neerad and Devadath Shaji. The technical crew includes Anend C Chandran as the Director of Photography, Vivek Harshan as the editor, Sushin Shyam as the music composer and Supreme Sundar as the stunt director.
- 2/11/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
ReviewAshraf Hamza’s film, written by Chemban Vinod, gives a lighter version of a bigger problem, treats it with humour and has a very flawed hero taking the lead.CrisBheemante Vazhi After a regular morning ride by two friends on a motorbike, squeezed through the narrow road-less paths between an array of houses, and a movie title that scrolls through the place like a brown caterpillar – it is clear what Bheemante Vazhi is going to be about. Creating a path for the people in the neighbourhood, so they won’t need to squeeze themselves or lift the elderly over fences to reach a road. It is not exactly the heroic adventure of one man speaking for many, or winning fights against the dreaded red tape. It could be a miniature of the bigger, more worrisome issue of people suffering because they can’t reach roads in times of emergencies. But...
- 12/10/2021
- by SuvasiniS
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe movie is directed by K Madhu, and Mammootty will be reprising the role of Sethurama Iyer who is an officer with the Cbi.IANSWork on Mammootty's upcoming Malayalam film – the fifth installment in the immensely popular Cbi franchise – began with a traditional pooja in Ernakulam, Kerala, on Monday, November 29. The first part was the superhit, titled Oru Cbi Diary Kurippu. As in the case of all the earlier films from the franchise, this movie too is being directed by K Madhu and will feature Mammootty as the legendary Sethurama Iyer, an officer with the Cbi. The story of this investigative thriller, which has been tentatively titled Cbi 5, has been written by S N Swamy, who also wrote the stories of the other four films in the franchise namely, Oru Cbi Diary Kurippu, Jagratha, Sethurama Iyer Cbi and Nerariyan Cbi. Sources in the industry say that this time around, the...
- 11/30/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodHelmed by ‘Thamasha’ fame Ashraf Hamza, the comedy drama co-stars Chinnu Chandni and is written by Chemban Vinod Jose, who is also on board as a co-producer.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Aashiq AbuUpcoming Malayalam film Bheemante Vazhi is set to hit the big screens on December 3. The film stars actors Kunchacko Boban and Chinnu Chandni in the lead roles. Helmed by filmmaker Ashraf Hamza, the comedy drama film also stars actors Chemban Vinod Jose, Jinu Joseph and Nirmal Palazhi in supporting roles. The movie is also produced by Chemban Vinod Jose under the banner of Chembosky Motion Pictures along with Rima Kallingal and Aashiq Abu under the banner of Opm Cinemas. Sharing the announcement with fans, producer Aashiq Abu wrote on Facebook: “Bheemante Vazhi on December 3rd.” The trailer of Bheemante Vazhi was unveiled on November 12. Filmmaker Ashraf Hamza made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film Thamasha. The film...
- 11/23/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirector Jayaraj tops the list, having adapted three celebrated plays of the Bard into his films.Tnm StaffStills from 'Kaliyattam', 'Annayum Rasoolum' and 'Joji'Actors and writers of theatre have time and again forayed into the world of cinema, bringing with them the magic of the stage. Makers of Malayalam cinema have adapted several renowned plays into films. And William Shakespeare, the Bard loved all over the world, has also influenced a number of movies. Director Jayaraj tops the list, having adapted three celebrated plays of the Bard into his films. There have been others down the lane. Here is a list of Malayalam films adapted, loosely or otherwise, from Shakespeare plays. 1. Kaliyattam (1997): This Jayaraj movie of Suresh Gopi and Manju Warrier is perhaps the first noticed Shakespearean adaptation in Malayalam. The actors play a married couple, in this adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello. Suresh Gopi plays Kannan Perumalayan, a Theyyam artiste,...
- 4/17/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Bollywood The remake will be bankrolled by Reliance Entertainment in association with Ashiq Usman Productions and AP International.Digital NativeThe Malayalam movie Anjaam Pathiraa released earlier this year turned out to be a massive hit. Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, The film starring Kunchacko Boban hit the marquee on January 10th to a good response. Excellent reviews and positive word mouth has the audiences flock the theatres in large numbers and the Anjaam Pathiraa team is happy over the outcome. Now the film is all set to be remade in Hindi. The remake will be bankrolled by Reliance Entertainment in association with Ashiq Usman Productions and AP International. Announcing about the same, Reliance Entertainment tweeted,"#RelianceEntertainment, #AshiqUsmanProductions and @APIfilms come together to produce the Hindi Remake of Malayalam Crime Thriller #AnjaamPathiraa. " In a media statement, Shibasish Sarkar, Group CEO, Reliance Entertainment was quoted saying "Anjaam Pathiraa is one of those...
- 9/1/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodMidhun Manuel Thomas will write the script and Arjun Das of ‘Kaithi’ fame will play the male lead.Digital NativeArjun DasNoted Malayalam filmmaker Anwar Rasheed’s last film to release at the theatres was Trance earlier this year. Following the critical success of this psychological drama, Anwar Rasheed is keen on directing a Tamil film. It has been confirmed that he has roped in Arjun Das of Kaithi fame to play the lead role. Midhun Manuel Thomas will be penning the screenplay for this venture. Confirming the news, Midhun wrote on his social media page that it is official he is penning the screenplay for Anwar Rasheed’s upcoming Tamil directorial debut and that Arjun Das has been signed up to play the main lead. His message reads, “Yup, it’s official. I am writing the screenplay for the first Tamil film that Anwar Rasheed is directing. Arjun Das is the hero!
- 8/25/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodK V Anand took to his Twitter recently to shower accolades on Fahadh's performance. Digital NativeDigital NativeVeteran cinematographer and filmmaker Kv Anand showered praise on Fahadh Faasil’s performance in the Malayalam film Trance. He took to his twitter recently to shower accolades on Fahadh's performance. He tweeted saying, "Watched #Trance Outstanding performance by #fahadhfaasil -Title card to the End, Perfect Creative amalgamation of cinematography, editing & sound #AnwarRasheed #AmalNeerad @resulp . Stylish @menongautham @PrimeVideoIN #StayHomeSaveLives" Watched #Trance Outstanding performance by #fahadhfaasil -Title card to the End, Perfect Creative amalgamation of cinematography, editing & sound #AnwarRasheed #AmalNeerad @resulp . Stylish @menongautham @PrimeVideoIN #StayHomeSaveLives — anand k v (@anavenkat) April 7, 2020 Trance, scripted by Vadakkan Vincent, was produced and directed by Anwar Rasheed. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim in the lead role which brings together real-life couple Fahadh and Nazriya on the big screen after five years. It also starred popular Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon,...
- 4/10/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film was a superhit in theatres.Digital NativeMalayalam movie Anjaam Pathira which released earlier this year turned out to be a massive hit. Following its hit status, the filmmakers are planning on releasing it on an Ott platform. The film’s director Midhun Manuel Thomas has revealed that plans are on to release the film on an Ott platform and television but that there are no plans of releasing it on DVD. The director has been quoted by Cinema Express as stating, “A DVD release is unlikely given the fact the facilities that punch DVDs are all shut down at the moment. So attempts are being made for a satellite or digital release.” The Kunchacko Boban starrer Anjaam Pathira hit the marquee on January 10 and opened to a good response. The film was directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas with the star cast including Sharafudheen, Unnimaya Prasad, Sreenath Bhasi, Remya Nambeesan,...
- 4/1/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film with Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim in the lead will release in theatres on February 14 as a Valentine Day’s special.Digital NativeUnveiling the cast of the upcoming Fahadh Faasil starrer Trance, the makers have released a star-studded poster from the movie. It features Fahadh Faasil, popular Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon, Chemban Vinod, Nazriya Nazim, Soubin Shahir, Vinayakan, Dileesh Pothan, Sreenath Bhasi, and Jinu Joseph. Trance, directed by Anwar Rasheed, will open in cinemas on February 14 as a Valentine's Day special release. The film has been in the making for nearly two years now. The makers are releasing the first song 'Raat' as a single on January 24, composed by Jackson Vijayan and sung by Sneha Khanwalkar and Neha Nair. The song is penned by Vinayak Sasikumar and Kamal Karthik. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya in the lead, bringing together the real-life couple on...
- 1/23/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film’s director Midhun Manuel Thomas and producer Ashiq Usman met lead actor Kunchacko Boban on the sets of his next film for the celebration.Digital NativeKunchacko Boban’s Anjaam Pathira emerged as the dark horse at the box office last week with the film garnering a lot of positive response. Excellent reviews and positive word of mouth has the audiences flock the theatres in large numbers and the Anjaam Pathira team is elated over the outcome. The team recently had a success celebration on the sets of Kunchacko Boban’s upcoming film directed by Martin Prakkat. Anjaam Pathira’s director Midhun Manuel Thomas and producer Ashiq Usman met Kunchacko Boban on the sets and had a cake cutting session. Shyju Khalid, the cinematographer of Anjaam Pathira and the upcoming Kunchacko Boban film, was also present during the celebrations. Anjaam Pathira, directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, has Kunchacko Boban...
- 1/20/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film’s director Midhun Manuel Thomas and producer Ashiq Usman met lead actor Kunchacko Boban on the sets of his next film for the celebration.Digital NativeKunchacko Boban’s Anjaam Pathira emerged as the dark horse at the box office last week with the film garnering a lot of positive response. Excellent reviews and positive word of mouth has the audiences flock the theatres in large numbers and the Anjaam Pathira team is elated over the outcome. The team recently had a success celebration on the sets of Kunchacko Boban’s upcoming film directed by Martin Prakkat. Anjaam Pathira’s director Midhun Manuel Thomas and producer Ashiq Usman met Kunchacko Boban on the sets and had a cake cutting session. Shyju Khalid, the cinematographer of Anjaam Pathira and the upcoming Kunchacko Boban film, was also present during the celebrations. Anjaam Pathira, directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, has Kunchacko Boban...
- 1/20/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ReviewThe film moves fast, not wasting time on a song or even a line too many, with noticeable performances and negligible flaws.CrisThere is no heroic entrance or fancy background music when Kunchacko Boban drives a car to the jail and asks to see a prisoner, who is to be hanged the following week. The titles of the film roll unobtrusively by as he heads inside and interviews a hardened criminal, played by Indrans, a man who tells him that he has no mental health issues, and that what he felt when he killed 14 people was a mental high, an ecstasy. Kunchacko, who plays Anwar Husain, a criminologist helping the police, talks to a senior officer he knows personally, to let him be a part of murder investigations. He has a moment in the car with his wife (Remya Nambeesan) and little daughter. All of this, as the opening credits continue to roll by.
- 1/10/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by Johnpaul George, who has earlier directed ‘Guppy’ and ‘Ambili’.Digital NativeKunchacko Boban is teaming up with director Johnpaul George for his next film, which has been titled Mariyam Tailors. Ashiq Usman is producing the film under the banner of Ashiq Usman Productions which is expected to go on floors soon and reach theatres in 2020. The actor had announced the project on his birthday last year, along with another one, for which he will be teaming up with actor-director Soubin Shahir. Incidentally Soubin played the lead in Johnpaul’s last film Ambili, which also marked the debut of Naveen Nazim. Kunchacko also has another upcoming film titled Ancham Pathira directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas. Touted to be a thriller the film also has in its cast Sharafudheen, Unnimaya Prasad, Sreenath Bhasi, Remya Nambeesan, Indrans, and Jinu Joseph. Shyju Khalid will be cranking the camera for Ancham...
- 12/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Pada' has Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George and Dileesh Pothan playing the main roles. Digital NativeIt has been confirmed that Malayalam mega star Mammootty will be making a cameo appearance in Pada. Scenes involving him were shot for four days, we hear from sources. The film is directed by Kamal Km, who has earlier made the critically acclaimed film ID in 2012. Pada has Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George and Dileesh Pothan playing the main roles. It is bankrolled by E4 Entertainments. Sameer Thahir has cranked the camera for this venture. Reports are that the shooting of this film has been wrapped up and it is in the post production stage. Kamal’s first film Alif was done in 2010. The film is about a Muslim father and son and the resistance they face when the dad wants the child to become a doctor as against the Muslim neighborhood’s wishes to...
- 12/11/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodKunchacko Boban plays a singer in the film that is scripted by Bobby and Sanjay.Digital NativeIt was reported a few months ago that Kunchacko Boban and Jis Joy are teaming up for a film. An update about this film is that it has been titled Mikacha Nadan Mohankumar. The first schedule of the film was wrapped up in Ernakulam and the next began in Kashmir. Bobby and Sanjay have penned the script for Mikacha Nadan Mohankumar and this is the fourth time the scriptwriters are associating with Kunchacko Boban. Siddique plays a film personality and Kunchacko Boban plays a singer in this film. The rest of the cast includes Sreenivasan, Saiju Kurup, Vinay Forrt, Ramesh Pisharody, and Basil Joseph in supporting roles. Prince Joy is composing music, while Bahul Ramesh has been signed up as the cinematographer, and Ratheesh Raj as the editor. The film is bankrolled by Listin Stephen’s Magic Frames.
- 12/9/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood Aditi was last seen in the film ‘Aruvi’ in Tamil which was a box office hit.Digital NativeDirector Shaheed Kader is all set to venture into his next project with Kunchacko Boban in the lead role. While it was earlier stated that Nithya Menen would be playing the lead lady in the film, new reports have emerged which indicate that Aruvi fame Aditi Balan will be playing the lead. Shaheed Kader, an erstwhile associate of the late director Rajesh Pillai, has Chennaiyil Oru Naal, a remake of the hit Malayalam movie Traffic, to his credit. This time around, the director has planned a complete family entertainer which will revolve around a husband and wife. The story of this film is set in Kolkata and the shooting will begin next month. To be titled yet, this film is bankrolled by under the banner E4 Entertainment. Kunchacko Boban currently has Pada...
- 10/19/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, which has not been titled yet, is scripted by Shahi Kabir of ‘Joseph’ fame.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Martin Prakkat is back wielding the megaphone. He has roped in Kunchacko Boban and Joju George for his upcoming film. Interestingly, Martin had produced Udaharanam Sujatha along with Joju George, which received positive reviews and did well at the box-office. Kunchacko was quoted by the Times of India as saying, “It is going to be different from Martin’s previous films. Joju and I play the lead in it. I am excitedly waiting for it.” Martin’s new directorial, which has not been titled yet, is scripted by Shahi Kabir of Joseph fame. The rest of the technical crew includes Shyju Khalid for camera work. The film will be produced by director Ranjith under his banner Gold Coin Motion Pictures. Martin told Toi, “We are currently working on the script. The...
- 9/24/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by Kamal Km, who has earlier made the critically acclaimed movie 'ID'.Digital NativeImage courtesy: Green Studio PhotographyThe shooting of the upcoming Malayalam film Pada has been wrapped up. The film has been progressing steadily for the past two months and has finally reached the post-production stage. The end of the shooting was marked with the team selfie which was posted on social media by its lead actor Kunchacko Boban. Vinayakan, Joju George and Dileesh Pothan also play important roles in this film directed by Kamal Km. Pada is bankrolled by E4 Entertainments. Sameer Thahir has cranked the camera for this venture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kunchacko Boban (@kunchacks) on Jul 31, 2019 at 10:42am Pdt Kamal has directed two films before -- Alif and ID – and the latter was critically acclaimed. The film’s world premiere was at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival.
- 8/5/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodTouted to be a thriller, the film will start rolling from August 1. Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Midhun Manuel Thomas’ new film is titled Anchaam Pathira. The film will have Kunchacko Boban playing the male lead and the rest of the star cast includes Sharafudheen, Unnimaya Prasad, Sreenath Bhasi, Remya Nambeesan, Indrans, and Jinu Joseph. Touted to be a thriller, the film will start rolling from August 1. Aashiq Usman is bankrolling the film under his banner. Shyju Khalid will be cranking the camera for Anchaam Pathira with Sushin Shyam has been roped in to compose the tunes. The film is likely to hit the marquee later this year. Kunchacko Boban had played the title role in Allu Ramendran which hit the marquee earlier this year. Allu Ramendran was a comedy thriller directed by Bilahari. Girish had penned the script in association with Sajin Cherukayil and Vineeth Vasudevan. The film was produced by...
- 8/1/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodFrom the characters to the plot line about a possible biological terror attack, 'Virus' is very close to what happened in real life during the Nipah outbreak in Kerala.CrisVirus, the Malayalam film based on the Nipah outbreak in Kerala last year, was scheduled as an Eid release many days ago. But on the Tuesday of that week, a new case of a Nipah-infected person from Kerala was reported. Director Aashiq Abu and actor Rima Kallingal had begun the production of the film last year, months after the first outbreak of Nipah happened in Kozhikode in May, 2018. The film was going to be about the panic that the new virus which was killing one person after another – 18 of them in all – had generated, and how the state and its people came together to fight back and succeeded. It was going to be as real as possible – the scare, the cases,...
- 6/11/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
InterviewDr Seethu Ponnu Thampi says that the film is very close to the real life incidents that took place in Kozhikode last year during the Nipah virus outbreak, with a few cinematic additions and deletions.CrisOn that day they first visited her home in Kozhikode, Dr Seethu Ponnu Thampi thought the three writers just needed some information on the work she did last year when Nipah first came to Kerala. She was then a second year PG student of community medicine at the Kozhikode Medical College and told them the incidents she had been a part of. Dr Seethu had no idea the writers – Muhsin, Sharfu and Suhas – would write her as a character for the film Virus, that’s just released for Eid last week. And there on the screen was Parvathy Thiruvothu, walking, talking, looking tense and doing her work diligently, just as Dr Seethu did in those...
- 6/10/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThese are talented actors but we wish they'd stop being so predictable in every film.Neelima MenonFullpicture.inYou see them many times. At the same place, in the same tone, with the same backstory. No, they aren’t stalking you, but they aren’t stalking good roles either. Here’s a list of Malayalam actors who need to stop getting typecast...like, now. Joy Mathew: With every one of his characters speaking in the same tone, he is always the friendly neighbourhood uncle, or the father or the sakhavu or the priest. A smart director may still be able to get him out of that rut. Renji Panicker: His acting career started of with a lot of promise, especially as the cool dad from Ohm Shanthi Oshaana but then they started putting him in gruff, heavy-duty roles and he got stuck in that bracket. Now it seems that only senior cop/politician,...
- 11/21/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film appears inspired by ‘Jolly Llb’ but falls short. Sowmya RajendranVishnu Unnikrishnan appears to harbour ambitions to become this generation’s Sreenivasan. The actor is aware that he’s not hero material when it comes to physical appearance (someone even quips that Dulquer Salmaan may look like him in his Aadhaar photo), and so when he plays the lead, it comes with the premise that he will be the underdog with self-effacing humour. Vikadakumaran, directed by Boban Samuel, is about a small-time bumbling lawyer who lands a big case. In this Malayalam version of Jolly Llb, Vishnu plays Binu Advocate, a lawyer who cannot even say ‘alibi’ confidently. Dharmajan Bolgatty, his sidekick-friend-investigation partner, tags along, providing some laughs along the way. The plot revolves around two crimes and how Binu Advocate comes of age in his personal life as well in as the courtroom. Is it breathtakingly original? Well, no. You know that when a hotshot Supreme Court lawyer argues against Binu Advocate, he’s only been included to be shown his place. As soon as a sister is introduced, you know she’s there only to add to Binu Advocate’s list of family problems (how amazing would it be if we had a sister character who knew karate for a change?). The pleasant looking Manasa Radhakrishnan as the heroine is there only to underscore the Sreenivasan-ness of Vishnu’s character. Despite the predictable plot which moves from point A to point B without offering any surprise and the occasional slapstick humour, however (the sequence with the cheating wife was cringeworthy), the film manages to stay fairly engaging. You’re waiting to see how Binu Advocate will finally tie up all the loose ends. But this is where the film fails, falling back on coincidences and an unconvincing explanation for the climax. Jinu Joseph as Roshi, the villain, is presented to us as an omniscient force. The man knows what’s happening outside even when he’s in a hostile police station. But after building him up to such an extent, his downfall seems all too convenient. You can’t help but feel cheated. On the other hand, Binu, who comes across as daft, suddenly develops a super brain. Perhaps there was a sequence in the film where some body-swapping happened and I completely missed it? Vikadakumaran is strictly average. In other words, it’s the Aadhaar card photo of Jolly Llb. Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film's producers or any other members of its cast and crew.
- 3/30/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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