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Dileep declines to take over the presidency of FEUOK

Vignesh Madhu
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Dileep declines to take over the presidency of FEUOK

Dileep declines to take over the presidency of FEUOK

Actor Dileep was released on Tuesday (October 3) on conditional bail after being put behind the bars for 85 days in the actress assault case. Dileep is accused of conspiracy in the sensational case that rocked the entire state of Kerala. As soon as the actor was arrested on July 10, he was removed from all the cinema associations that he was part of.

When he was released on bail, the
Kerala Film Exhibitors’ United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) announced that Dileep the will head their organization once again. Antony Perumbavoor, who took over as president of the organisation after Dileep was arrested, held a press conference and announced the decision to handover the president post to the actor. He said all the members of the association unanimously want Dileep to take over as president. He made it clear that he took over as president temporarily and that Dileep was never expelled from the organisation.

However, Dileep has written to the FEUOK informing that his inconvenience in taking up the position under the current circumstances. At the same time, he has also promised to stand with the members of the organisation.

It must be noted that Dileep was instrumental in the formation of FEUOK after a long standing tussle between the exhibitors federation and film producers association over profit sharing turned ugly. The release of several movies, including the ones scheduled for Christmas, were stalled for over a month due to the tussle.

Meanwhile, Dileep still continues to remain suspended from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). The court has granted Dileep bail subject to strict conditions like surrendering his passport. He has been asked not to influence the witnesses in the case or make any comments about the survivor to the media. It is still not known if he will be resuming shooting for his shelved projects – Kammarasambhavam and Professor Dinkan.

Qarib Qarib Singlle: Here’s the first look poster of Parvathy’s debut Hindi film!

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Qarib Qarib Singlle: Here’s the first look poster of Parvathy’s debut Hindi film!

Qarib Qarib Singlle: Here’s the first look poster of Parvathy’s debut Hindi film!

We had already reported about Malayali actress Parvathy foraying into Bollywood this year. Tanuja Chandra of Dil Toh Pagal Hai fame is directing this movie which stars Irrfan Khan as the male lead. Official first look posters of the movie titled as Qarib Qarib Singlle was released today.

The film is a romantic comedy in which the protagonists apparently fall in love with each other, during a road trip. It is a contemporary love story of two people who embark upon an unusual journey which becomes a mad adventure. The movie was shot extensively in Rishikesh, Gangtok and Bikaner.

Qarib Qarib Singlle is produced by Jar Pictures and will be presented by Zee Studios. The movie is slated to hit screens worldwide on November 10.

Parvathy is one of the most wanted actresses in Malayalam industry currently. The actress has given extraordinary performances in all her recent outings. Unlike her contemporaries, Parvathy is willing to strive hard to get into the skin of a character.

The actress has a couple of other films in her pipeline. She is playing one of the female leads in Anjali Menon’s next which also stars Nazriya Nazim and Prithviraj Sukumaran. She is also awaiting the release of Roshni Dinaker’s My Story in which she is once again paired opposite Prithviraj.

Saamy Square: Power packed action sequences in Vikram’s next!

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Saamy Square: Power packed action sequences in Vikram’s next!

Saamy Square: Power packed action sequences in Vikram’s next!

We had recently reported about Vikram starting the shoot for the sequel of his 2003 superhit movie Saamy. Hari, who helmed the first part, is directing the sequel as well. Keerthy Suresh and Trisha play the female leads in this movie reportedly titled as Saamy Square.

Recently, a couple of shooting spot stills of the movie was released online. One of them shows Vikram fighting with an helicopter in the backdrop. We have learnt that the team is currently shooting the fight sequences. Just like Hari’s previous films, Saamy Square will also have some riveting action blocks.

National award winner Bobby Simha plays the antagonist in this upcoming movie. As per the director, the villain character will be a very intense one which will be as competitive as the Vikram’s lead role. Their combination scenes will be the major highlight in this mass masala entertainer. Prabhu, Delhi Ganesh, John Vijay, Soori and Imman Annachi are also part of the supporting cast.

Priyan is handling the cinematography and Devi Sri Prasad is in charge of the music department. Shoot has been planned in locations all across the country like Tirunelveli, Chennai, Kerala, Delhi, Noida, Agra, Jaipur, Nainital and Nepal.

The team will be heading to Missouri and a few foreign countries to shoot the songs. Shibu Thameens, who previously produced Vikram’s Irumugan, is funding Saamy Square under the banner of Thameens Films.

Vijay Sethupathi sports a new look for his upcoming movie Junga

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Vijay Sethupathi sports a new look for his upcoming movie Junga

Vijay Sethupathi sports a new look for his upcoming movie Junga

Vijay Sethupathi is currently in Paris shooting for Junga, his upcoming movie directed by Gokul. This is his second film with the director after the comic caper Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (IAB). Junga is said to be a rom-com entertainer which will be a lot more quirkier and interesting than the duo’s previous outing IAB.

Reportedly, Vijay Sethupathy is playing a don in the movie. The actor was recently spotted sporting a new look while shooting for the film in France. Vijay Sethupathi is known for trying out different looks and his look in Junga is already trending in social medias.

North Indian beauty Sayyeshaa, who impressed one and all with her perfomance in Vanamagan, has been roped in to play the female lead. She plays the role of a girl who is born and brought up in Paris. Interestingly, Junga is Vijay Sethupathi’s first movie to be shot in abroad though songs have been shot before. Sabu Joseph is editing the movie and Siddharth Vipin is handling the music department.

Vijay Sethupathi has an handful of films in his kitty. His last release Karuppan has opened to negative reviews from the critics. Balaji Tharaneetharan’s Seethakathi, C Prem Kumar’s 96 and Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s Super Deluxe are some of his other projects in the pipeline. He is also part of a couple of multistarrers – the multilingual Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Mani Ratnam’s next.

Nimir: Mohanlal unveils the title of Maheshinte Prathikaram’s Tamil version

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Nimir: Mohanlal unveils the title of Maheshinte Prathikaram’s Tamil version

Nimir: Mohanlal unveils the title of Maheshinte Prathikaram’s Tamil version

We had already reported about veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan remaking the National award winning Maheshinte Prathikaram (MP) in Tamil. Actor/producer Udhayanidhi Stalin and Malayali actress Namitha Pramod are playing the lead roles in the movie. Shoot was recently wrapped up after 40 days of continuous filming in Tenkasi.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has unveiled the title of the Tamil version. The movie has been titled as Nimir and a poster was also released through Mohanlal’s official Facebook handle. He also shared photos taken with Udhayanidhi Stalin and Priyadarshan during the shoot of Nimir.

Maheshinte Prathikaram, directed by Dileesh Pothan and starring Fahadh Faasil in the titular role, was a huge success, both critically and commercially. It went on to win numerous accolades including a couple of National Awards last year.

Earlier, Priyadarshan had informed that they have tweaked the original script to suit the sensibilities of the Tamil audience. While Maheshinte Prathikaram had a Christian backdrop, the Tamil verison will have a Hindu setting. Also, there will be much more prominence to humour in the Tamil version.

Namitha Pramod is making her Tamil debut with this movie. She is reprising the female lead role played by Aparna Balamurali in the original. Namitha’s character has been named as Malar. Malayali actress Parvathy Nair is reprising the character played by Anusree in the Malayalam version. Samuthirakani is essaying the villain’s role and Karunakaran will be seen as Udhayanidhi’s side-kick, which was done by Soubin Shahir in the original.

Priyadarshan has retained most of his technicians from his last film Oppam for this upcoming movie also. NK Ekambaram is wielding the camera and MS Ayyappan Nair will be handle the edits. Santhosh T Kuruvilla of Moonshot Entertainment is producing this movie.

Sukumara Kurup won’t be glorified or shown as a good person in our film: Dulquer Salmaan

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Sukumara Kurup won’t be glorified or shown as a good person in our film: Dulquer Salmaan

Sukumara Kurup won’t be glorified or shown as a good person in our film: Dulquer Salmaan

Dulquer Salmaan has a busy couple of years ahead of him with several promising projects in the pipeline. One of the most exciting among them is Sukumara Kurup, a movie based on the real life of the state’s most wanted criminal. The project was announced in June this year with an intriguing first look poster. The announcement came in as a huge surprise for the Malayali audience.

Srinath Rajendran, noted for his films like Second Show and Koothara will be directing this upcoming movie. Ever since the project was announced there have been talks about how the makers are going to present a notorious criminal like Sukumara Kurup on screen. Many have shown their dissent in glorifying a criminal’s life.

In a recent interview to TNM, Dulquer was asked whether he has any apprehensions about playing such a charcater. He is quoted saying,

“It’s too early to talk about that right now. The film will go on the floors sometime next year. We’re still fleshing things out. I don’t think we’re going to glorify him or say that he did something right or wrong. We’ll tell it in a stylized way for sure but we won’t glorify him or make him seem like a good man.”

Sukumara Kurup is an accused in the murder of Chacko in the year 1984. Chacko was strangled to death and his body was burnt inside a car. Sukumara Kurup, who was 38 then, allegedly committed the crime to fake his own death and claim an insurance amount of Rs 8 lakhs by killing Chacko who bore a resemblance with him. He is supposed to have fled abroad after the incident and has been absconding for over thirty years now. The Chacko murder case is one of the long standing cases in the judicial history of Kerala.

Earlier, director Srinath Rajendran had informed that the film is not a fictional story. It will discuss in depth about the life of Sukumara Kurup. Eventhough there have been movies in the past based on his life, this upcoming movie will be an entirely different one. They are trying to bring several unexplored aspects of his life on screen. It will be a story from a different perspective of his life, that most of us are unaware of.

The movie is scripted jointly by Jithin K Jose and Jishnu Sreekumar. The team have been doing research works for a long time. They are currently on the lookout for the rest of the cast and the locations.

Fans in celebration mood as Dileep finally gets bail

Vignesh Madhu
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Fans in celebration mood as Dileep finally gets bail

Fans in celebration mood as Dileep finally gets bail

After spending 85 days in the Aluva sub jail after being accused in the actress abduction case, actor Dileep was finally granted bail last day by the Kerala High Court. It was his third bail application before the High Court after his first two pleas were rejected. Dileep, popularly known as ‘Janapriya Nayakan’ walked out to rousing reception from his fans who thronged the jail premises in large numbers. They burst crackers, distributed sweets and showered rose petals to welcome their matinee idol. They also raised slogans in support of Dileep as soon as he walked out of the jail.

Besides scores of fans, celebrities including actor Dharmajan and Kalabhavan Ansar, had reached Aluva sub jail to greet the actor. Actor Siddique, his close friend actor/filmmaker Nadirshah and Ramaleela director Arun Gopy were present at Dileep’s house.

Dileep’s arrest in the actress abduction case has put the entire Malayalam film industry in a spot of bother. The release of his movie Ramaleela was shelved brierly before it hit screens last week. The movie is getting spectacular response from audience across the state. Trade experts believe that Ramaleela has the potential to emerge as one of the highest grossers of Malayalam cinema.

The court has granted Dileep bail subject to strict conditions like surrendering his passport, aksed him not to influence the witnesses in the case and warned him against making comments about the survivor to the media. It is still not known if he will be resume shooting for his shelved projects like Kammarasambhavam and Professor Dinkan.

I enjoyed watching Tharangam and loved the performances: Aparna Balamurali

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I enjoyed watching Tharangam and loved the performances: Aparna Balamurali

I enjoyed watching Tharangam and loved the performances: Aparna Balamurali

Tovino Thomas starrer Tharangam continues to get appreciation for its unique style from both the critics as well as the common audience. Mollywood has been witnessing a lot of experimental films over the last couple of years. Tharangam is the latest entrant to that list. Many have showered praise on the rookie team for their courageous attempt to try something new rather than the usual run-of-the-mill stuff.

Directors Lal, Basil Joseph, Chandini Sreedharan and many others have praised the movie through social medias. Recently, actress Aparna Balamurali, who shot to fame with Maheshinte Prathikaram, took to her Facebook handle to pen down her thoughts on the movie. Her Facebook post reads,

“Tharangaammmm..
A movie i enjoyed a lot
The raw realities of life and life after death !!
Loved the performances of each and everyone! A clean entertainer
Dont miss it in theatres guys”

Tharanagam is directed by debutant Dominic Arun. It is a crime-comedy that also has some very interesting fantasy elements in it. The director has co-written the movie along with Anil Narayanan. Tovino, Balu Varghese and newbies Santhy Balachandran and Neha Iyer play the major roles. The movie has an elaborate supporting cast that includes seasoned actors like Manoj K Jayan, Vijayaraghavan, Saiju Kurup, Dileesh Pothan and several other newcomers.

Most of the technicians associated with this movie are newcomers. Deepak D Menon has cranked the camera while Aswhin Raju has composed the music. Tamil actor Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films have jointly produced the movie along with Mini Studio.

Happy that Dileep has finally been granted the bail: PC George

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Happy that Dileep has finally been granted the bail: PC George

Happy that Dileep has finally been granted the bail: PC George

85 days of after his sensational arrest, actor Dileep was finally granted bail last day by the Kerala High Court. This was his third bail application before the High Court after his first two pleas were rejected. His release was celebrated by a large number of fans who thronged before the Aluva sub jail. Many expressed their delight in Dileep finally getting released.

Poonjar MLA PC George, who was a staunch supporter of Dileep while the actor was in jail, said that he was happy to see Dileep finally getting the bail. He said, “The biggest relief with this bail is it that shows the relevance of a judicial system in a democracy. People do not accept the police action to arrest a popular actor on the basis of some statements from a notorious criminal. All the evidences produced by the police against Dileep are absolutely fake. It is good that the court has granted the bail or else the faith in our judicial system would have been lost. Now, the CBI should take up this case and find the real culprits.”

Dileep’s arrest in the actress abduction case put the entire Malayalam film industry in a spot of bother. The release of his movie Ramaleela was shelved brierly before it hit screens last week to rousing reception from the audience.

The court has granted Dileep bail subject to strict conditions like surrendering his passport, aksed him not to influence the witnesses in the case and warned him against making comments about the survivor to the media.

Sketch: Vikram’s next is scheduled to hit screens for Christmas

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Sketch: Vikram’s next is scheduled to hit screens for Christmas

Sketch: Vikram’s next is scheduled to hit screens for Christmas

Vikram recently started shooting for the sequel of his 2003 super hit movie Saamy. Director Hari is helming the sequel titled as Saamy Square. Shoot for the movie is currently progressing at a brisk pace in Chennai. Meanwhile, Vikram also has two films – Dhruva Natchathiram and Sketch – in the post-production stage.

As per latest reports from Kollywood medias, Sketch will be Vikram’s next release. The movie is slated to hit screens during the Christmas season. This mass entertainer is directed by Vijay Chander of Vaalu fame. Sketch stars Tamannah Bhatia as the female lead, marking her first film with Vikram. Malayali actor Baburaj is playing an integral part in the movie.

Sketch is a commercial potboiler set in the locales of North Chennai. Veteran actor Radha Ravi, Soori, Priyanka, Sriman, Ravi Kishan and RK Suresh are also part of the cast. SS Thaman is composing the music and M Sukumar is handling the cinematography.

Director Vijay Chander’s debut movie Vaalu with Simbu and Hansika Motwani in the lead roles, was a failure both critically and commercially. The director will be trying to make up for Vaalu’s debacle with Sketch. Kalaipuli S Thaanu, who has produced movies like Kabali and Theri, is funding this Vikram starrer.

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