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I opted out of three Tamil films to work in Kayamkulam Kochunni: Priya Anand

Vignesh Madhu
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I opted out of three Tamil films to work in Kayamkulam Kochunni: Priya Anand

I opted out of three Tamil films to work in Kayamkulam Kochunni: Priya Anand

Recently, we had reporter about Amala Paul being replaced by Priya Anand in the upcoming period flick Kayamkulam Kochunni. The movie directed by Roshan Andrews stars Nivin Pauly as Kochunni. Shoot for the movie has been progressing in the Kerala-Karnataka border area for sometime now.

Though Amala Paul was initally signed as the female lead, she had opt out due to her busy commitments in Tamil. The recent Chennai rains and few changes in schedule meant that the actress had no other option but to opt out the film.

Meanwhile, Priya Anand is all excited about doing a period film. This is her second film in Malayalam after Ezra and the actress has already started shooting for it. Priya in a recent interview to TOI said that she has pinned high hopes on this film as she left three projects in Tamil to work in this movie. The actress is hoping that her decision to drop other projects for Kayamkulam Kochunni is worth it.

National award winning duo of Bobby and Sanjay are scripting Kayamkulam Kochunni. The movie will explore several unknown aspects of Kochunni’s life from how he became a highwayman to his love life. Sunny Wayne, Babu Antony and Kannada actress Priyanka Thimmesh are also doing significant roles in the movie.

Bollywood cinematographer Binod Pradhan, National award winning sound designer PM Satheesh and Firefly Creative Studio, who handled the VFX in films like Baahubali and Enthiran, form the strong technical team of Kayamkulam Kochunni. Gopi Sunder is taking care of the music department.

Gokulam Gopalan of Sri Gokulam Films is investing around Rs 15 crores for this movie. After the ongoing schedule in Mangalore, the team will be heading straight to Sri Lanka for shooting the remaining portions.

Watch the trailer of Mammootty’s Masterpiece!

Vignesh Madhu
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Watch the trailer of Mammootty’s Masterpiece!

Watch the trailer of Mammootty’s Masterpiece!

We are just a couple of weeks away from the release of one of the most anticipated films of the season, Masterpiece. This Mammootty starrer is set to storm screens on December 21 as a grand Christmas release. As informed earlier, the makers have released the movie’s trailer through their Facebook handle. It is a ‘massy’ trailer with a lot of moments to excite the megastar’s fans.

This Ajai Vasudev directorial is written by Udhayakrishna, his next after delivering the all time blockbuster Pulimurugan. Mammootty plays Eddy aka Edward Livingston, a college professor in the movie. From the promos, we can make out that his is an extremely stylish character.

Masterpiece boasts of an elaborate star cast which includes Unni Mukundan, Tamil actress Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, Gokul Suresh, Mahima Nambiar, Poonam Bajwa, Arjun Nandakumar, Maqbool Salmaan, Mukesh, Kailas, Kalabhavan Shajon, Santhosh Pandit, Salim Kumar and many others.

Masterpiece has high expectations among the audience and is sure to take a big opening at the box office. A record number of fans shows are being planned in centers across the state. Hopefully, the movie lives up to the huge pre-release hype. Royal Cinemas, a new production company owned by CH Muhammed is producing this movie.

Mammootty’s Abrahaminte Santhathikal to start rolling from January!

Vignesh Madhu
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Mammootty’s Abrahaminte Santhathikal to start rolling from January!

Mammootty’s Abrahaminte Santhathikal to start rolling from January!

Earlier this year on Mammootty’s birthday, it was announced that he will be teaming up with Haneef Adeni of The Great Father fame for a cop action thriller. Haneef is scripting this movie titled as Abrahaminte Santhathikal – A Police Story. The movie marks the maiden directorial venture of Shaji Padoor, a veteran who has been in the industry for over two decades as an associate director.

As per latest reports from trustworthy sources, Abrahaminte Santhathikal will go on floors on the 1st of January. Joby George is funding this movie under the banner of Goodwill Entertainment.

Mammootty will be travelling to China next week for a short vacation with family. After his return, he will finish dubbing for Gireesh Damodar’s Uncle and Sharrath Sandith’s Parole. He is expected to join the sets of Abrahaminte Santhathikal with a new look.

Reportedly, Mammootty will be seen as an extremely stylish police officer in the movie. Though he has done cop acts in several movies, the makers claim it to be a very different from the ones he has done so far. It will be an entertainer that can be enjoyed by both his fans and the family audiences.

Mammootty has played several police characters in his career like the iconic Balram from Avanazhi and Perumal from August 1. Some of the other films where he donned the khakis are Yavanika, Kariyila Kaatu Pole, Rakshasarajavu and Roudram. He was last seen as a police officer in Kasaba, directed by Nithin Renji Panicker.

Incidentally, Mammootty is playing a police officer in another upcoming movie titled as Streetlights, directed by noted cinematographer Shamdat Sainudeen. The megastar’s next release is Ajai Vasudev’s Masterpiece, slated to hit screens for December 21.

Here’s the release date of Dulquer Salmaan’s epic Telugu movie Mahanati

Vignesh Madhu
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Here’s the release date of Dulquer Salmaan’s epic Telugu movie Mahanati

Here’s the release date of Dulquer Salmaan’s epic Telugu movie Mahanati

Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan is making his foray to Telugu industry with Mahanati, the biopic on legendary actress Savithri. Directed by Nag Ashwin of Yevade Subramanyam fame, Mahanati has Keerthy Suresh playing the yesteryear actress. Samantha is also playing a prominent role in the movie.

Last day, the makers of Mahanati unveiled the movie’s title logo to commemorate the birth anniversary of Savitri. Along with that they also revealed the release date. The movie will hit screens worldwide on March 29. It is also a being made simultaneously in Tamil as ‘Nadigayar Thilagam’. A dubbed version in Malayalam is also planned to be released on the same day.

While Keerthy Suresh plays Savithri, Dulquer Salmaan essays the role of late actor Gemini Ganesan. The latter was briefly married to Savithri and the movie will showcase more about their relationship. Dulquer is playing the different phases of the late actor, for which he will be seen in multiple looks.

Samantha is playing the role of a journalist in Mahanati. The movie which revolves around Savithri’s personal life and her acting career will also capture the tragic episodes in her life. The movie’s story is narrated by Samantha’s character Rajendra Prasad, Mohan Babu and Prakash Raj are also said to be part of the cast.

Mahanati is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. It is currently nearing the final stages of shooting and the makers are planning to wrap up the project before the first week of January.

Much awaited teaser of Pranav Mohanlal’s Aadhi is on its way!

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Much awaited teaser of Pranav Mohanlal’s Aadhi is on its way!

Much awaited teaser of Pranav Mohanlal’s Aadhi is on its way!

Pranav Mohanlal’s much talked about Aadhi is currently in the post-production phase. Jeethu Joseph is helming this film tipped to be an action thriller. Reportedly, the makers are working towards a January release. Last day, the director took to his Facebook handle to announce that the teaser is getting ready and will be released soon.

Jeethu Joseph has written,

“For all those enquiries about the teaser release, #Aadhi teaser will be aired SOON…!!! Do support 🙂”

Pranav Mohanlal’s entry to the industry was widely celebrated by the fans. The movie naturally has high expectations among them and they are eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the teaser. It is expected to be released in the coming week.

Pranav plays the role of an aspiring musician in Aadhi. His plays a typical urban youth who is into music and dance. As per the makers, his performance in fight sequences will be the movie’s major highlight. He has done some risky stunts in the movie without the help of body doubles.

Prior to the movie’s shoot, Pranav trained in Parkour for a few months as his character in the movie demanded such traits. Foreign stunt masters were flown in to choreograph the stylish Parkour scenes in Aadhi. Interestingly, Pranav has also penned and lent his voice for an English retro track in the movie. Anil Johnson, a regular in Jeethu Joseph films, is handling the music department in Aadhi as well.

Apart from Pranav, Aadhi has a strong supporting cast as well. Noted Telugu actor Jagpathi Babu, who was last seen in Malayalam in Mohanlal’s Pulimurugan, will be seen as the villain in Aadhi. Anusree, Alamara fame Aditi Ravi, Lena, Siju Wilson, Krishna Shankar Sharafudheen, Tony Luke, Siddique and Nobi are also part of the cast.

Antony Perumbavoor is producing this movie under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. The makers are eyeing a Republic Day release in January but an official confirmation regarding the same has not yet been made.

Waiting for Richie to break box office records: Odiyan director Shrikumar Menon

Vignesh Madhu
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Waiting for Richie to break box office records: Odiyan director Shrikumar Menon

Waiting for Richie to break box office records: Odiyan director Shrikumar Menon

Nivin Pauly’s long awaited Tamil movie Richie is finally releasing tomorrow (December 8). The movie has high expectations among the audience courtesy the highly impressive teaser and trailer. Directed by debutant Gautham Ramachandran, Richie is the official remake of super hit Kannada movie Ulidavaru Kandanthe.

As the release date is nearing, the buzz surrounding Richie is getting bigger and more positive. Recently, VA Shrikumar Menon, the director of Mohanlal’s Odiyan, had tweeted about his expectations on the film. His tweet addressed to Nivin reads,

“All the best Nivin .. make it rich with your performance. Box office records to be broken await richie. God bless”

Richie is a neo-noir crime drama revolving around a mysterious murder. It is Nivin’s first straight Tamil film and the actor has pinned high hopes on the movie. He plays the titular role of a tough and fearless local rowdy. The actor himself has dubbed in Tamil, for which he had to take lot of efforts to get the diction right.

Richie also has a strong supporting cast which includes veteran actor Prakash Raj, Natty, Shraddha Srinath, Lakshmi Priya Chandramoul and Elango Kumaravel among others. B Ajaneesh Loknath, the music director of Ulidavaru Kandanthe, is composing for Richie as well.

Also Read : Mohanlal-Prithviraj team’s Lucifer getting ready!

Nivin has a fair share of popularity in Tamil Nadu post Premam and enjoys a strong fan base in Kerala. So, Richie is expected to have a solid opening at the box office tomorrow. The movie is bank rolled by Vinod Shornur and Anand Payyannur.

Kannum Kannum Kollai Adithaal: Dulquer Salmaan in Goa for his next Tamil film!

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Kannum Kannum Kollai Adithaal: Dulquer Salmaan in Goa for his next Tamil film!

Kannum Kannum Kollai Adithaal: Dulquer Salmaan in Goa for his next Tamil film!

Dulquer Salmaan’s new Tamil movie Kannum Kannum Kollai Adithaal (KKKA) went on floors recently in Delhi. After completing the first schedule in the national capital, the team has now moved to Goa for the second leg of shoot. The movie directed by debutant Desingh Periyasamy is said to be a romantic travelogue.

Telugu actress Ritu Varma is paired opposite Dulquer Salmaan in KKKA. Ritu is well known for her highly impressive performance in last year’s superhit movie Pelli Choopulu. A selfie of Dulquer and Ritu from the movie’s sets is doing the rounds in social medias.

Dulquer Salmaan is playing the role of Sidharth aka Sid, a happy go lucky IT professional in the movie. The actor known for his penchant for trying different styles, will be sporting a new look for this movie.

This is Dulquer’s fourth Tamil movie after Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, OK Kanmani and Solo. Unlike his previous films, this upcoming one will have some stylish heroic elements. K M Bhaskar will be cranking the camera for this movie. Chennai, Goa and Delhi are the major locations.

Mohanlal-Prithviraj team’s Lucifer getting ready!

Vignesh Madhu
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Mohanlal-Prithviraj team’s Lucifer getting ready!

Mohanlal-Prithviraj team’s Lucifer getting ready!

The highly anticipated Mohanlal starrer Lucifer is gearing up to go on floors. Young star Prithviraj is making his directorial debut with this film scripted by the multifaceted Murali Gopy. Mohanlal shared a photo of Prithviraj, Murali Gopy and Antony Perumbavoor in his official social media handle. The photo was taken during a recent discussion session.

The movie is funded by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Mohanlal’s own production house Aashirvad Cinemas. The movie is eagerly awaited by Malayalam movie lovers as it brings together two of the biggest stars of the industry – Mohanlal and Prithviraj – for the first time. Also, fans are excited to see how Prithviraj showcases Mohanlal in his debut outing as a director.

Prithviraj had recently hinted that Lucifer, like all Murali Gopy scripts, will be an intense film that demands strong performances from the actors. Murali Gopy is known for his scripts like Left Right Left, Ee Adutha Kaalathu and 1 by Two. Unlike the duo’s previous outing Tiyaan, Lucifer is a film based completely on the ground reality in Kerala. They have promised to utilize both the star and the phenomenal actor in Mohanlal.

Lucifer is slated to go on floors by the first week of May. Before that Mohanlal has planned to complete shoot for Odiyan and his upcoming thriller film with Ajoy Varma.

Nivin Pauly to work with Ajith in Viswasam?

Vignesh Madhu
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Nivin Pauly to work with Ajith in Viswasam?

Nivin Pauly to work with Ajith in Viswasam?

Nivin Pauly is currently awaiting the release of his first straight Tamil film Richie, slated to hit screens on December 8. Meanwhile, reports are doing the rounds about Nivin Pauly being approached to play a pivotal part in Thala Ajith’s upcoming movie Viswasam. Reportedly, the makers are in talks with a couple of young leading actors and Nivin is also one among them.

Viswasam marks Ajith’s fourth film with director Siva after Veeram, Vedhalam and Vivegam. It is said to be a rural commercial entertainer on the lines of Veeram. If Nivin Pauly signs for the movie, it will be a huge booster as the actor has a great market in his home state Kerala. We are still awaiting for an official confirmation about Nivin and Ajith coming together in Viswasam.

Siva himself has scripted this movie, pre-production works for which are currently progressing at a rapid pace. Anushka Shetty is the front runner for the female lead and Yuvan Shankar Raja for the music director of Viswasam. The makers are expected to make an official announcement about the project with the cast and crew details very soon.

Sathya Jyothi Films, who funded Vivegam, is producing this upcoming venture as well. Shoot for the movie will be commencing in January and is slated for a grand Diwali release next year.

Suriya 36 likely to be an action film with this promising young director!

Vignesh Madhu
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Suriya 36 likely to be an action film with this promising young director!

Suriya 36 likely to be an action film with this promising young director!

Suriya is awaiting the release of Thaana Serntha Koottam (TSK), directed by Vignesh Shivan. Shoot for the movie has already been wrapped up and is gearing up for a Pongal release in January. It is already known that his next (Suriya 35) after TSK is with ace filmmaker Selvaraghavan. The movie has high expectations among the audience and is likely to go on floors early next year.

Meanwhile, Kollywood medias report that Suriya is in talks with young filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj for his next after the Selvaraghavan project. The youngster made his debut earlier this year with the surprise hit Maanagaram. The movie starring Sundeep Kishan and Sri was both a critical and commercial success.

Reportedly, Lokesh Kanagaraj has written an action packed entertainer for Suriya. An official announcement is yet to be made but reports suggest that there chances are high for the project materializing. Earlier there were also reports about Irudhi Suttru fame Sudha Kongara planning a film with Suriya. However, there has been no further updates regarding the same from either side.

Suriya has been going through a rough patch of late with Singam 3, his only release this year, flopping at the box office. Fans have pinned high expectations on Thaana Serntha Koottam and are hoping to see the good old charming Suriya. The movie is loosely inspired from Akshay Kumar’s super hit film Special 26. TSK is also being dubbed and released in Telugu as ‘Gang’. Both the films are slated to hit screens simultaneously during the Pongal holidays.

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