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Roopesh Peethambaran shares his experience of watching Spadikam in a theatrical ambience after 22 years

Roopesh Peethambaran shares his experience of watching Spadikam in a theatrical ambience after 22 years

As superstar Mohanlal celebrates his 57th birthday today, his fans had arranged special screening of his all time blockbuster movie Spadikam. Mohanlal’s Aadu Thoma is one of the most celebrated on-screen characters ever in Malayalam cinema history.

Aadu Thoma’s bitter relationship with his father Chacko Maash, his twirled moustache, the Ray Ban sun glass, the fierce dialogues and the ‘mund oori adi’ will always be close to the heart of an average Malayali.

Actor turned filmmaker Roopesh Peethambaran watched Spadikam today, along with Mohanlal fans from Latha theatre in Muvattupuzha. Roopesh played the younger part of Mohanlal’s Aadu Thoma in Spadikam. In an exclusive chat with Onlookers Media, he shared his experience of watching the movie from a theatre after 22 long years.

An ecstatic Roopesh said he had an amazing time watching the movie from theatre with hundreds of passionate Mohanlal fans. Roopesh said that he could see the same kind of excitement among the audience as it was 22 years back.

Roopesh also added that he was moved after seeing the unadulterated love fans shower on Mohanlal. It must have been an incredible experience for the actor to watch Aadu Thoma, one of the most iconic characters of all time, along with die hard fans.

After Spadikam, it took another 17 years for Roopesh Peethambaran to return back to cinema. He made his debut as a director with Theevram starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead. He also directed the multi starrer You Too Brutus, released in 2015.

This year, he made his return to acting by playing the antagonist’s role in Tovino’s campus political drama Oru Mexican Aparatha. His performance as the shrewd student leader was appreciated by the critics and audience alike. Roopesh has already committed for multiple projects, works for which are progressing.

Malayalam movies including Baahubali withdrawn from multiplexes

Malayalam movies including Baahubali withdrawn from multiplexes

Malayalam film producers and distributors have withdrawn all the Malayalam movies screening in multiplexes. The withdrawal comes on the back of the long existing issue over the profit shares.

The multiplexes have been demanding a hike in the theatre shares for sometime now. National multiplexes chains including PVR and Cinepolis have withdrawn all the existing films.

Existing movies like Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, The Great Father, Take Off and Ramante Edanthottam have all been withdrawn. Earlier, this week’s new releases like Tovino’s Godha, the multistarrer Achayans and Asif Ali’s Adventures Of Omanakuttan were not released in multiplexes.

The movies are not being screened in 12 screens in PVR Lulu Mall Kochi, Cinepolis Centre Square Mall, PVR Oberon Mall Kochi and Thrissur Shobha INOX.

This has come as a great setback to the new releases. The profit share issue between the producers, distributors and multiplexes is a long standing only. Only multiplexes give quality cine watching experience and the audience should not be deprived of that. Let’s hope they find an amicable solution soon.

An artistic birthday cake for Lalettan as he turns 57 today

An artistic birthday cake for Lalettan as he turns 57 today

Superstar Mohanlal is celebrating his 57th birthday today. Wishes have been pouring in from fans, well wishers and colleagues from all over the world.

Vijay S Menon, a dear friend Mohanlal has made some beautiful birthday cakes for the star. The cakes have his photos from various movies. Another cake has Mohanlal standing with a ‘gadha’ and it worth a mention that the actor is playing Bheeman in the upcoming movie The Mahabharata.
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Mohanlal fans have arranged extensive celebrations in all parts of the state. Megastar Mammootty, Dulquer Salmaan, cricketer Virender Sehwag and many others have wished the star on his birthday.

Mohanlal fans in Kerala and the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh have arranged special screening of his movies. One of the blockbusters in Malayalam cinema history- Spadikam is being screened in Latha theatre, Muvattupuzha.

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In Andhra Pradesh, Mohanlal fans along with Jr NTR fans have arranged special screening of Sagar Alias Jacky today. Mohanlal worked with Jr NTR last year in the Telugu blockbuster Janatha Garage. The movie won Mohanlal scores of fans in the Telugu speaking states.

Dangal becomes the highest grossing non-Hollywood film in China

Dangal becomes the highest grossing non-Hollywood film in China

Dangal has been doing extraordinary business in China ever since it was released on May 5. The movie was released as Shuai Jiao Baba or Let’s Wrestle Father in Chinese, in around 9000 screens across the country.

According to latest reports, the Aamir Khan starrer has emerged as the highest grossing non-Hollywood film in China. It has raked in around Rs 544.91 crore at Chinese box office in just about three weeks. The previous record was held by a Japanese film – Your Name.

The Twitter handle of China box office shared,

India’s DANGAL (¥575.88M) just became the highest-grossing non-Hollywood film ever released in China besting Japan’s YOUR NAME (¥575.87M).

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted,

#Dangal retains No 1 spot at China BO… The wave refuses to subside… Week 3:Fri $ 5.97 mn Total: $ 84.45 million [Rs 544.91 cr].

Trade analyst Ramesh Bala wrote on his Twitter page,

#Dangal is expected to do huge this weekend in #China.. Will close-in with #Baahubali2 ‘s WW Gross after this weekend.

Dangal has already entered the Rs 1000 crore club after it’s massive success in China. It became only the second Indian movie to enter the elite club after SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2.

Dangal, directed by Nitish Tiwari is inspired from the real life of Haryanvi wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trained his daughters to world class wrestlers.

Currently the movie’s collections are estimated to be around Rs 1308.91 crore that includes Rs 744 crore from in India and other overseas market and an additional Rs 20 crore from Taiwan.

KRK calls Mohanlal Chotta Bheem once again on the superstar’s birthday

KRK calls Mohanlal Chotta Bheem once again on the superstar’s birthday

Controversy’s favourite kid Kamal Rashid Khan aka KRK is at it once again. The self proclaimed social media celebrity has once again called Malayalam superstar Mohanlal as Chotta Bheem.

Mohanlal his celebrating his 57th birthday today. Wishes are pouring in from fans and colleagues from all over the globe. KRK in his Twitter page has written,

Hello my dear friend Chota Bheem @Mohanlal Ji wishing you very happy birthday! Keep rocking!

KRK is someone who thrives on negative publicity and is known for lambasting celebrities in social medias. KRK made fun of Mohanlal as Chotta Bheem when it was announced that the superstar will be playing the role of Bheeman in the upcoming 1000 crore project The Mahabharata.

His tweet was met with strong reactions from Mohanlal fans who took to him severely in Twitter. There were even attempts to hack his Gmail and Twitter account. The attack on KRK was so harsh that it finally forced him to apologize publicly. His latest tweet on Mohanlal’s birthday will certainly not go down well with the fans. An outrage is expected but we feel it will be better if we try and ignore him as his only aim is to feed on the negative publicity.

Kurukshetra; Mahabaratha to be made in Kannada with Rana Daggubati as Bheema

Kurukshetra; Mahabaratha to be made in Kannada with Rana Daggubati as Bheema

Looks like mythological period films are the current favourites in Indian cinema. After the massive success of SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali franchise, four such big budget movies have already been announced in the South; Mohanlal’s 1000 crore project The Mahabharata, Prithviraj’s Karnan, Arya-Jayam Ravi-Shruti Hassan starrer Sangamithra and the movie adaptation of Indian epic Ramayana to be produced by Madhu Mantena, Allu Aravind and Namit Malhotra.

According to latest reports, Kannada film producer and MLA Munirathna and director Naganna are planning to make another movie on Mahabaratha and the movie has apparently been titled as Kurukshetra. Touted to be the most expensive Kannada movie ever, Kurukshetra is scripted by writer JK Bharavi.

The makers are currently in the process of selecting the cast and crew for the project. They have already roped in Kannada actor Darshan for the role of Duryodhan and are in talks with Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati to play Bheema’s role.

A massive set will be erected in the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad where most of the portions will be shot. The film will be officially launched on July 23 in Bengaluru and the makers are planning to release it in January next year.

The budget of this ambitious project has not yet been released. Some big names from India and across the globe will be collaborating in this movie. Kurukshetra will be heavy on the VFX and the filmmakers are already in the discussion with a couple of international special effects studios.

Mohanlal-Lal Jose movie titled as Velipadinte Pusthakam

Mohanlal-Lal Jose movie titled as Velipadinte Pusthakam

After years of speculations, Mohanlal’s movie with director Lal Jose has finally commenced. The movie recently went on floors in Trivandrum. Mohanlal is playing the role of a college principal in this movie written by Benny P Nayarambalam.

The makers officially announced the title today and is named as Velipadinte Pusthakam. The movie is a campus based entertainer and hence the title. We presume that the title was announced today as it happens to be Mohanlal’s 57th birthday today.

Mohanlal is playing the character of professor Mathew Idicula. The movie will showcase the relationship between teachers and students. Mohanlal’s own production house Aashirvad Cinemas is producing this film.

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Angamaly Diaries fame Anna Reshma Rajan is the female lead in this film. She is playing the role of Mary, an assistant professor. Anoop Menon, Priyanka Nair, Salim Kumar, Angamaly Diaries fame Appani Ravi, Kalabhavan Shajon, Siddique, Alencier Ley Lopez, Aanandam fame Arun and many others are also part of the cast.

Shaan Rahman is composing the music while youngster Vishnu Sarma will be cranking the camera. The makers are planning to release the movie for this year’s Onam season.

Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan wish Mohanlal on his birthday

Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan wish Mohanlal on his birthday

As superstar Mohanlal turns 57 today, fans have arranged extensive celebrations in all parts of the state. Birthday wishes have been pouring in from all corners for Mohanlal.

Megastar Mammootty and his son Dulquer Salmaan have wished Mohanlal on his birthday. Though Mammootty and Mohanlal have been competitors for almost three decades now, they share great mutual respect for each other.

Meanwhile, Mohanlal fans in Kerala have arranged the re-release of one of all time blockbusters in Malayalam cinema history- Spadikam in selected centres for them to celebrate their matinee idol’s birthday.

In the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh, Mohanlal fans along with Jr NTR fans have organised special screening of Sagar Alias Jacky today. Mohanlal has worked with Jr NTR last year in the Telugu blockbuster movie Janatha Garage. The movie won Mohanlal scores of fans in the Telugu speaking states.

Virender Sehwag’s birthday wishes to “King Of Mollywood” Mohanlal

Virender Sehwag’s birthday wishes to “King Of Mollywood” Mohanlal

As superstar Mohanlal turns 57 today, fans have arranged extensive celebrations in all parts of the state. Wishes have been pouring in from all corners for Mohanlal.

Legendary cricketer Virender Sehwag has wished Mohanlal on his birthday through his Twitter space. Along with a poster of Mohanlal’s upcoming movie Villain, Sehwag has written “heartiest wishes to the king of Mollywood”

Mohanlal is arguably the most popular Keralite ever and it’s no surprise that such national figures are wishing him on his birthday.

Meanwhile, Mohanlal fans in Kerala have arranged the re-release of one of all time blockbusters in Malayalam cinema history- Spadikam in selected centres for fans to enjoy on their matinee idol’s birthday.

In Andhra Pradesh, Mohanlal fans along with Jr NTR fans have organised special screening of Sagar Alias Jacky today. Mohanlal has worked with Jr NTR last year in the Telugu blockbuster movie Janatha Garage. The movie won Mohanlal scores of fans in the Telugu speaking states.

Kerala Box Office: Achayans First Day Collection Report

Kerala Box Office: Achayans First Day Collection Report

The multistarrer Achayans directed by Kannan Thamarakkulam was released yesterday. The movie has a host of stars like Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Unni Mukundan, Adil Ibrahim, Sanju Sivaram, Amala Paul and Anu Sithara in prominent roles.

Achayans written by Sethu was promoted as a fun filled entertainer. The movie opened to mixed reviews from the critics with a watchable tag. According to reports from trade sources, Achayans has grossed Rs 68 lakhs from the Kerala box office.

This is an average opinion considering the fact that there was no screening in multiplexes and the other two releases- Godha and Adventures Of Omanakuttan also opening to good reports.

Siddique, Suji Varunee, Manianpillai Raju, Saju Navodaya, Ramesh Pisharody and Dharmajan Bolgatty have also played supporting roles in Achayans. Pradeep Nair is the cinematographer for this movie and Gopi Sunder has handled the music department. It is produced by C K Padmakumar under the banner DNVP Creations.