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25 day long thrilling climax shoot for Mohanlal’s Odiyan

Vignesh Madhu
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25 day long thrilling climax shoot for Mohanlal’s Odiyan

25 day long thrilling climax shoot for Mohanlal’s Odiyan

Mohanlal’s highly anticipated movie Odiyan went on floors by the end of August. Shoot has been progressing at a brisk pace and the makers are now filming the climax portions. Director VA Shrikumar Menon took to his Twitter timeline to share some location stills. He also informed that the team will be shooting for 25 days for wrapping up the climax portions alone.

Odiyan is one of the most anticipated movies in South India. The movie has an unique theme, which has rarely been tried in Indian cinema. It is a fantasy film that will have a mix of action, romance and magical realism. The movie, scripted by National award winner Harikrishnan is primarily about Odividya, a black magic practice, and people who practice it, who are called Odiyan.

Odiyan, the movie will follow the life of Manikyan, played by Mohanlal.
He will be seen from the age of 30 to 65 in multiple looks. The movie happens in three different eras starting from the pre-electricty days in the 1950s to 2000. Manikyan is someone who is mastered in Odividya. He is a fabulous athelete who can take any shape, can crawl and also run at high speed. Peter Hein, who choreographed the amazing stunts in Pulimurugan, has been roped in to train Mohanlal.

The superstar will be shedding around 15 kilos for playing this highly challenging character. The first look poster of the movie had Mohanlal in a clean shaven look with a lot trimmer physique. It is learnt that the veteran star will be training hard to achieve a similar look.

Odiyan also stars Manju Warrier and Prakash Raj in prominent roles.
Shaji Kumar is wielding the camera and Sreekar Prasad is handling the edits. M Jayachandran is in charge of the music department. Art director Prashanth Madhav and his team is creating the set of a fictional village in Thenkurissi. Mohanlal’s own banner Aashirvad Cinemas is funding this big budget movie, which is eyeing a massive release by March next year.

Kandittum Kandittum: Villain’s first song set for release

Vignesh Madhu
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Kandittum Kandittum: Villain’s first song set for release

Kandittum Kandittum: Villain’s first song set for release

Last day, the makers of Mohanlal’s Villain had announced that the movie will hit screens on October 27. B Unnikrishnan is directing this crime thriller which also stars Manju Warrier, Vishal, Hansika, Srikanth and Raashi Khanna in major roles. Rockline Films is making their entry to Mollywood by funding this big budget movie.

The first official video song from Villain ‘Kandittum Kandittum’ will be released on October 11. Legendary playback singer KJ Yesudas has sung this melodious number which presumably features Mohanlal and Manju Warrier, who play a couple in the film. 4 Musics, who made a highly impressive debut last year with Oppam, is composing the songs in Villain.

Director B Unnikrishnan had recently informed that Villain will not be a loud mass masala film. It is more of an emotional thriller. Vishal plays a doctor in the film and it is said to be a grey shaded role. Siddique, Renji Panicker, Aju Varghese and Chemban Vinod Jose are also part of the supporting cast.

Cinematography is handled by Manoj Paramahamsa and NK Ekambaram. Background score is done by Ezra fame Sushin Shyam. Shameer Mohammed of Charlie and Angamaly Diaries fame is in charge of the edits. Rockline Entertainments will be distributing the film through Maxlab. In Kerala alone, they are planning to release it in a whopping 300+ centres.

Mammootty to play a historic figure in an upcoming movie based on Mamankam!

Vignesh Madhu
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Mammootty to play a historic figure in an upcoming movie based on Mamankam!

Mammootty to play a historic figure in an upcoming movie based on Mamankam!

It seems like historic period dramas are the current flavour in Indian cinema. After the enormous success of the Baahubali franchise, filmmakers across the country are coming up with period dramas that are being planned on a wide canvas. The overwhelming response to Baahubali, critically and commercially, has shown that spectacle-heavy masala filmmaking is the future of Indian cinema.

Malayalam cinema itself has three such projects in the initial stages- Prithviraj’s Karnan, Mohanlal’s The Mahabaratha and debutant Sidhil Subramanian’s Chengazhi Nambiar. According to latest reports, another historic film is being planned with none other than Megastar Mammootty in the lead.

Sajeev Pillai, a former associate of the legendary Adoor Gopalakrishnan, will be making his directorial debut with this massive project. The movie is based on Mamankam and Mammootty will be seen playing the role of a Chekavar in the movie. Businessman Venu Kunnappilly will be producing this big budget movie. The makers are planning to start shoot by mid 2018.

Mammootty has already shown his amazing ability to play historic roles with his classic performance in films like Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha and Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja. So, the audience are eagerly looking forward to watch the megastar in action once again.

Shane Nigam signs a new movie titled Painkili

Vignesh Madhu
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Shane Nigam signs a new movie titled Painkili

Shane Nigam signs a new movie titled Painkili

Shane Nigam is now an audience favourite after his terrific perfomances in films like Kismath, C/O Saira Banu and the more recent Parava. He is one of the promising actors among the next generation of actors in Mollywood. Shane now has several projects in his bag like B Ajithkumar’s Eeda, Shaji N Karun’s Oolu, debutant Dimel’s Perunnal etc.

The talented actor has now been signed for yet another film. He is playing the lead in debutant Devan’s Painkili. The movie scripted by newcomer Praveen Balakrishnan has much prominence to humour and romance. It is an entirely different film from what Shane has done till now.

Varun Sunil, a performer in Masala Coffee band, is turning an independent music director with this upcoming movie. Ayoob Khan will be handling the edits. The movie is being produced jointly by Joe Kaithamattam and Christy Kaithamattam. Shoot for the movie is scheduled to kick-start by February, next year.

Shane Nigam is the son of popular mimicry artist and actor Abi. He was first noted for his performance in Rajeev Ravi’s Annayum Rasoolum. He made his debut as a lead actor last year with the critically acclaimed Kismath. His tear jerking perfomance in the movie won him numerous accolades.

C/O Saira Banu’s Joshua Peter and Parava’s Shane further proved his acting skills and made him popular among the audience. Shane’s next release will be Eeda, a romantic film directed by National award winning editor B Ajithkumar.

Dileesh Pothan-Syam Pushkaran duo to team up for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’

Vignesh Madhu
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Dileesh Pothan-Syam Pushkaran duo to team up for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’

Dileesh Pothan-Syam Pushkaran duo to team up for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’

Dileesh Pothan has already made a mark for himself as a filmmaker with just two films to his credit. Both his movies – Maheshinte Prathikaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum were widely acclaimed with the former also bagging a couple of National awards. Writer Syam Pushkaran was also associated with both these movies, as the scenarist in Maheshinte Prathikaram and creative director in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum.

If reports are to be believed, the duo are planning to team up once again for a movie titled Kumbalangi Nights. More details regarding this project are not yet known but the very thing that this celebrated duo are reuniting once again has excited the Malayali cinephiles.

Meanwhile, Syam Pushkaran is all set to wear the director’s hat. He had recently opened up about his plans to direct a movie. He has got the subject ready and is eyeing to go on floors by early 2018. Syam also informed that a superstar will be playing the lead in his directorial debut. Besides that he is also planning to start a new production house with Dileesh Pothan.

Pothettan, as he is fondly called, is a very busy actor these days. He has become an indispensable part of Malayalam movies these days. Recently, he had informed that he will be starting works for his next directorial only by next year end as he is caught up with his acting commitments.

Like others we are also eagerly waiting for an official word about Kumbalangi Nights.

The changed ending in Solo was done without my knowledge: Bejoy Nambiar

Vignesh Madhu
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The changed ending in Solo was done without my knowledge: Bejoy Nambiar

The changed ending in Solo was done without my knowledge: Bejoy Nambiar

Dulquer Salmaan’s Solo was released last Thursday (October 5) amidst much fanfare. Coming in with high expectations, this Bejoy Nambiar directorial opened to mixed response from the audience. Majority of the audience were critical of the fourth story and its climax. Many took to social media platforms to express their disappointment in seeing such a bland climax.

Apparently, this forced the makers to chop off the climax portions. For those who watched the shows on Saturday, the ending was unconvincing and had an abrupt feel. However, Bejoy Nambiar has now come out with a statement that the changed ending was done without his knowledge.

The director took to his official Twitter handle to clear airs about this big mess up. He has tweeted,

“For all those asking about the changed ending. It has been done without my knowledge and consent.Good or Bad I stand by the film I made.”

Solo, made as a Tamil-Malayalam bilingual, is an anthology of four stories. Each story is based on the basic elements of Water, Wind, Earth and Fire. Dulquer plays four different protagonists in the film. These four characters – Shekar, Trilok, Rudra and Siva – are basically the avatars of Lord Shiva.

Bejoy Nambiar, who has also scripted the movie, has woven these four elements with love and revenge as the basic premise. It is an one of its kind attempt that has faltered on the execution part.

Solo has an elaborate star cast and huge technical crew from industries across the country. Abraham Mathew has produced the Malayalam version under the banner of Abaam Movies and the Tamil version is jointly funded by Anil Jain and Bejoy Nambiar.

No title change for Mersal; grand release on Diwali

Vignesh Madhu
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No title change for Mersal; grand release on Diwali

No title change for Mersal; grand release on Diwali.

Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay starrer movie Mersal is all set to grace the screens on the 18 the of October this year. Fans and film lovers are eagerly waiting to celebrate the release of this movie as this is going to be the biggest release in Vijay’s career. Atlee had directed this movie and he had written this flick as well in association with Bahubali writer KV Vijayendra Prasad. But last month, Madras High Court had placed an interim injunction till October 3, by restraining the production team from using the title Mersal for the promotion of this movie.

But last day, the Honorable Madras High Court had vacated the stay and now the team can use the title Mersal for the film without any issues. The Judge agreed with the claim of the production team that there no illegality in using the title. A case was registered against using this title, by A. Rajendran of Film Factory, another production banner in Tamil.

Rajendran said that he had registered the title named Merrasalaitan, in the year 2015 itself, to launch his son through a movie. But, now as the Madras High Court had judged in favor of Mersal team, they can use it without any legal problems.

Kerala Box Office: Solo first day collection report

Krishna Veni
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Kerala Box Office: Solo first day collection report

Kerala Box Office: Solo first day collection report

Dulquer Salmaan’s highly anticipated bilingual movie Solo was released yesterday (October 5) amid much fanfare. The movie was released in a whopping 225 centres across Kerala alone. The Tamil verison was released in limited theatres in Tamil Nadu due to the tax issue in Kollywood. As expected Solo has opened to massive figures in the Kerala box office.

According to collection reports from our trade sources, Solo has earned Rs 3.40 crores from Kerala alone. Dulquer has once again shown why he is the biggest crowd puller among the younger generation of Malayali actors.

Solo has opened to mixed reviews from the critics. Though many have lauded Bejoy Nambiar’s attempt to make an anthology, it has fallen short on the execution part.

Solo is basically an anthology inspired from Lord Shiva. Shiva is known for his extreme emotions and this movie has on love and revenge as its premise. Dulquer Salmaan plays four different characters – Rudra, Siva, Trilok and Shekar – in the movie. Lord Siva’s characters. Siva is known for his extreme emotions and this movie has on love and rage as its premise.

Solo is a multi genre film that revolves around the four elements – earth, wind, fire and water. Dulquer plays four roles — Siva, Rudra, Shekhar and Trilok— all the four characters, in a way, represent Lord Shiva. These four different characters are connected to the four elements. Bejoy Nambiar, who has also scripted the film, has woven these elements into four stories. It is a mix-genre attempt and the movie has an unique treatment.

The movie has a plethora of actors from several industries across the country. Dino Morea, Ann Augustine, Arti Venkatesh, Sai Dhansika, Deepti Sati, Sai Tamhankar, Sruthi Hariharan, Govind Menon, Manoj K Jayan, Prakash Belawadi, Quashiq Mukherjee, Sathish, Soubin Shahir and many others are part of the cast.

Abraham Mathew has produced the Malayalam version under the banner of Abaam Movies. Tamil version is jointly funded by Anil Jain and Bejoy Nambiar.

Kerala Box Office: Velipadinte Pusthakam 32 Days Collection Report

Krishna Veni
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Kerala Box Office: Velipadinte Pusthakam 32 Days Collection Report

Kerala Box Office: Velipadinte Pusthakam 32 Days Collection Report

Mohanlal’s last release Velipadinte Pusthakam is still continuing its fair run in theatres across the state. The movie has crossed its first month of theatrical run successfully. Despite the release of films like Ramaleela, Tharangam, Udaharanam Sujatha, Sherlock Toms and Solo, Velipadinte Pusthakam has managed to hold steady.

Velipadinte Pusthakam released on August 31 and opened to largely mixed reports. Critics pointed out the lack of novelty in the script and mediocre direction from Lal Jose as the negatives. Inspite of all that, Mohanlal’s stardom has ensured a fair run for the movie.

According to latest collection reports from our trade sources, Velipadinte Pusthakam has grossed Rs 17 crores from its 32 days of theatrical run in Kerala. This is a good figure considering the mixed reviews and the stiff competition it had to face from other releases.

Velipadinte Pusthakam marked the first time collaboration of Mohanlal and director Lal Jose, hence expecations were on the higher side. Scripted by Benny P Nayarambalam, the movie features Mohanlal in two different looks in the film- one as a college professor Michael Idicula and the other as a local goon hailing from a coastal area. Angamaly Diaries fame Anna Reshma Rajan plays the female lead.

Anoop Menon, Priyanka Nair, Angamaly Diaries fame Sarath Kumar, Jude Anthany Joseph, Aanandam fame Arun Kurian Siddique, Salim Kumar, Alencier Ley Lopez and many other supporting actors are also part of the cast. Mohanlal’s own production house Aashirvad Cinemas has funded this movie.

Jimikki Kammal fever continues as the original video fetches 3 crore views in YouTube!!

Krishna Veni
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Jimikki Kammal fever continues as the original video fetches 3 crore views in YouTube!!

Jimikki Kammal fever continues as the original video fetches 3 crore views in YouTube!!

If Tamil cinema has ‘Why this Kolaveri di’, Malayalam cinema has got ‘Jimikki Kammal’. This peppy number from Mohanlal’s latest release Velipadinte Pusthakam has gone absolutely viral. Ever since the song was released, it has been trending viral across all platforms. The song has got several versions and spin-offs with some of them grabbing the attention of non-Keralites also.

People from different parts of the world have been posting their dance videos and verisons for this fun song. The original version of ‘Jimikki Kammal’ that was uploaded on YouTube has fetched a whopping 3 crore views. It is well on course to become one of the most watched Indian song videos in YouTube.

Shaan Rahman composed this song and Vineeth Sreenivasan along with Renjith Unni have rendered it. Anil Panachooran’s quirky lyrics is the USP of this song. The original video is a fun campus number featuring a set of youngsters including Angamaly Diaries fame Sarath Kumar, Jude Anthany Joseph and Aanandam fame Arun Kurian among others. Mohanlal makes an entry only towards the end of the song riding a bicycle.

Velipadinte Pusthakm, written by Benny P Nayarambalam is directed by Lal Jose. The movie recently crossed its one month of theatrical run. Although critics have given mixed reviews, it has been doing good business acorss all the centers. The movie is funded by Mohanlal’s own production house Aashirvad Cinemas.

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