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Samuthirakani opens up about why Varalaxmi Sarathkumar walked out of Jayaram’s Aakasha Mittayee

Vignesh Madhu
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Samuthirakani opens up about why Varalaxmi Sarathkumar walked out of Jayaram’s Aakasha Mittayee

Samuthirakani opens up about why Varalaxmi Sarathkumar walked out of Jayaram’s Aakasha Mittayee

We had earlier reported about Varalaxmi Sarathkumar walking out of Jayaram’s upcoming movie Aakasha Mittayee citing differences with the movie’s producers.

Varalaxmi who made her Mollywood debut through Mammootty’s Kasaba, was roped in to play the female lead in actor/director Samuthirakani’s debut directorial in Malayalam, Aakasha Mittayee. It is the official remake of Samuthirakani’s Tamil movie Appa.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar was roped in to play Jayaram’s wife in the movie. The actress had attended the switch on ceremony and shot for three days. After three days, she walked out of the project. She later tweeted,

“Thnk u to Samuthirakani sir n Jayaram sir for hvng supported my decision.. can’t work wid male chauvinists n mannerless prods..#respectwomen”

In their defence, the producer said that Varalaxmi doesn’t suit for the character in the movie. They said that she was approached after her looks and performance in Kasaba. But the actress had shed down her weight which apparently doesn’t suit the character as she had to play the role of a teenager in the movie.

However, director of the movie Samuthirakani, in a recent interview, has given a different story for Varalaxmi opting out. Apparently, the actress was unhappy with her accommodation. She had informed the same to production assistants and asked them to get a room in a star hotel which the production team couldn’t arrange.

Samuthirakani says that the movie is made on a very small budget and hence all the actors and technicians were staying together in a hotel. Varalaxmi was unhappy with the hotel room facilities and the food. She had a few arguments with the production team over that. An exchange of few words forced her to opt out of the project. The director added that he had no problems with the actress’ decision.

Popular actress Ineya has replaced Varalaxmi in Akasha Mittayee. The movie is produced by Maha Subair under the banner of Varnachitra Big Screen.

Mohanlal is my favourite actor and I admire Aamir Khan: Maheshinte Prathikaram fame Lijomol Jose

Vignesh Madhu
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Mohanlal is my favourite actor and I admire Aamir Khan: Maheshinte Prathikaram fame Lijomol Jose

Mohanlal is my favourite actor and I admire Aamir Khan: Maheshinte Prathikaram fame Lijomol Jose

Lijomol Jose has caught the attention of the Malayali audience with just two movies. In Dileesh Pothen’s Maheshinte Prathikaram she played Artist Baby’s daughter Sonia. Her realistic performance in a de-glam look won her a lot of appreciation. She was later roped in to play one of the female leads in Nadirshah’s Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan. Lijomol Jose has already signed for some exciting projects including a Mammootty starrer.

In a recent interview, the actress was asked about her favourite actors. Lijomol instantly replied that Mohanlal is her favourite actor as she feels that he can play any role effortlessly well. She was quick to add about her admiration for Aamir Khan. Among actresses, she named Parvathy Menon as her current favourite.

Lijomol will be next seen in Honey Bee 2.5 opposite Aksar Ali, Asif Ali’s brother. The movie, directed by Shyju Anthikad, is an one of a kind attempt in Mollywood. It is a realistic take on the events happening within a cinema set. The movie was shot in the sets of Lal Jr’s Honey Bee 2: Celebrations.

Lijomol Jose is also playing a pivotal role in renowned cinematographer Shamdat Sainudeen’s directorial debut Streetlights. The movie, starring Megastar Mammootty in the lead is touted to be a crime thriller.

Mammootty himself is producing this movie under his home production banner Playhouse Pictures. Streetlights doesn’t have a heroine as such, as it is a tale of many characters. Along with Lijomol Jose many other actors including Joy Mathew, Soubin Shahir, Indrans, Sudhi Koppa, Harish Kanaran and Dharmajan Bolgatty will be seen in pivotal characters.

I was sure that the audience wouldn’t let down Take Off: Mekha Rajesh Pillai

Vignesh Madhu
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I was sure that the audience wouldn’t let down Take Off: Mekha Rajesh Pillai

I was sure that the audience wouldn’t let down Take Off: Mekha Rajesh Pillai

Editor Mahesh Narayanan’s directorial debut Take Off has successfully entered it’s third week of theatrical run. The movie continues to get good occupancy rates at all the major centres.

Take Off, written by Mahesh Narayanan and PV Shaji Kumar is inspired from real life incidents where a group of Malayali nurses were trapped in the Tikrit region in Iraq during the ISIS attacks in 2014. Parvathy Menon, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban and Asif Ali played the major roles.

The movie was made as a tribute to late filmmaker Rajesh Pillai. It was funded by Anto Joseph and Shebin Becker in association with Rajesh Pillai Films. Rajesh Pillai’s wife Mekha Rajesh Pillai was the executive producer.

In a recent interview, Mekha opened up about how Take Off actually happened. After the director’s sudden demise, his friends from the industry- writer Sanjay, Mahesh Narayanan and some others came together to make a movie under Rajesh Pillai Films. Mekha was initially hesitant about production as she doubted her abilities but their constant support inspired her to go forward. But after watching the movie, she was certain that the audience wouldn’t let this movie down. She knew that genuinely good movies have always found takers in Malayalam. She sees this success as a recognition to the dedication and hardwork of Rajesh Pillai’s friends.

Take Off was opened to extraordinary reviews from the critics. The movie was appreciated by many leading stars including Mohanlal, Mammootty, Kamal Haasan and Suriya. Critics have rated it as one of the best Malayalam movies in recent years.

Designer alleges Adam Joan director Jinu Abraham of cheating

Vignesh Madhu
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Designer alleges Adam Joan director Jinu Abraham of cheating

Designer alleges Adam Joan director Jinu Abraham of cheating

The official first look poster of Prithviraj’s upcoming movie Adam Joan was released yesterday. The movie marks the directorial debut of scenarist Jinu Abraham. Bhavana, Narain, Rahul Madhav and Bollywood actress Mishti Chakraborty play major roles in the movie.

The first look poster is an intense one featuring a red eyed Prithviraj holding a gun. The poster has a tagline that reads, “They took her away, now he will take them down.” It gives an indication that the movie will be a revenge thriller.

Jithu Chandran, a designer in Malayalam film industry has alleged Adam Joan’s director Jinu Abraham of cheating. In his Facebook post, Jithin has elaborated about how he worked for the title design for nearly an year before finding out that the director has snubbed him.

ഏകദേശം ഒരു വര്‍ഷം മുന്നെയാണ് മിസ്ടര്‍ ജിനു എബ്രഹാം, ” ആദം ” എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിന്‍റെ ടൈറ്റില്‍ ഡിസൈന്‍ ചെയ്യാന്‍ ഏല്‍പ്പിച്ചത…

Posted by Jithu Chandran Darklab on Sunday, 9 April 2017

According to Jithu Chandran, director Jinu Abraham, last year, had asked him to design a title for Adam Joan. He had instructed Jithu Chandran to design an artistic title similar to that of Amen. Upon his instructions Jithu Chandran and his team started working on the design. However, the project got delayed by six months.

When the movie finally resumed, the director briefed Jithu Chandran about a few styles background. Jithu Chandran and his team again designed three posters, one of which was approved by the director. But after that director didn’t contact or inform them about any updates. Jithu Chandran alleges that Jinu Abraham didn’t show the courtesy to inform them that they had given the work to another team.

Jithu Chandran, a member of Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), has reported the incident to the authorities concerned. Along with the post he has also attached some of the designs they had worked for the movie. First schedule of Adam Joan was completed recently in Kochi. Major portions will be shot in Scotland.

I requested Rajamouli to do a movie for Vijay: Kalaipuli S Thanu

Vignesh Madhu
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I requested Rajamouli to do a movie for Vijay: Kalaipuli S Thanu

I requested Rajamouli to do a movie for Vijay: Kalaipuli S Thanu

The makers of Baahubali: The Conclusion held a grand audio launch function for it’s Tamil version recently in Chennai. Director SS Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Nasser and producer Shobu Yarlagadda attended the launch.

Popular Kollywood star Dhanush released the Tamil audio. Music director Yuvan Shankar Raja, director Vikraman, Rajesh and many others graced then occasion. There were speculations about Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Vijay attending the event but they couldn’t due to prior commitments.

Speaking at the event, Kalaipuli S Thanu one of the leading producers in Kollywood, shared an interesting information. He said, “I had requested S S Rajamouli to do a film for Ilayathalapathy Vijay in 2004. But since he had commitments at that time, Rajamouli said, he will finish all those and do a film with Vijay. I hope the film is made soon.”

It’s worth a mention that Kalaipuli S Thanu was the producer of Vijay’s mega blockbuster movie Theri, released last year. It would be exciting to watch SS Rajamouli calling shots for such a big commercial star like Vijay.

Vijay, meanwhile is busy shooting for his next with Theri director Atlee. This yet to be titled movie features Vijay in a triple role, for the first time in his two decade long career. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Agarwal and Nithya Menen play the female leads. After Atlee’s movie Vijay will be teaming up with AR Murugadoss once again after the blockbuster success of Thupakki and Kaththi.

The Great Father vs Puthan Panam for this Vishu

Vignesh Madhu
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The Great Father vs Puthan Panam for this Vishu

The Great Father vs Puthan Panam for this Vishu

Malayali filmmakers pin high hopes on the Vishu season, which also coincides with the summer vacations. It is a favourite season for superstar releases as families visit theatres in large numbers during this season.

Some highly exciting movies are waiting to hit screens for this year’s Vishu also. Some highly awaited movies have met with lukewarm response from the audience paving way for a mouthwatering battle between two Mammootty starrers. The Great Father and Puthan Panam are the two movies pitted against each other for this Vishu.

The Great Father, arguably the megastar’s most hype movie was released on March 30. The movie opened to huge numbers in the box office shattering the record for the highest first day grosser in Kerala. This Haneef Adeni directorial is expected to do some great business in this holiday season.

Mammootty’s Puthan Panam is also slated to release for this Vishu season on March 12. The movie has good expectations among the audience as it marks the teaming up of Ranjith and Mammootty. The movie’s official trailer was released recently to excellent response from the viewers and that has further heightened the expectations.

Mammootty fans are elated after the record breaking success of The Great Father and hence they will make sure that Puthan Panam extends Mammootty’s successful run.

Prithviraj starrer Adam Joan’s first look poster released

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Prithviraj starrer Adam Joan’s first look poster released

Prithviraj starrer Adam Joan’s first look poster released

The official first look poster of Prithviraj’s upcoming movie Adam Joan was released today. The movie marks the directorial debut of scenarist Jinu Abraham.

Prithviraj is playing the title character Adam Joan Pothen in the movie. He is a high range planter who manages his family business and properties after his father passes away. Bhavana, Narain, Rahul Madhav and Bollywood actress Mishti Chakraborty will be seen in major roles.

The first look poster comes with a tagline “They took her away, now he will take them down.” The tagline gives an indication that the movie will be a revenge thriller.

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First schedule of the movie was completed recently in Kochi. Major portions of the movie will be shot in Scotland. Narain will be seen as Cyriac, his friend from college. Adam comes across Cyriac when he travels to Scotland, and he helps him in his journey.

Bollywood actress Mishti Chakraborty is playing the romantic interest of Prithviraj’s character in the film. Bhavana will have an equally prominent role in the movie. Veteran actor Siddique, Jaya Menon and Baby Abida Hussain, who played Akshay Kumar’s daughter in Airlift, are also part of the cast.

False news about Puthan Panam not releasing for Vishu

Vignesh Madhu
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False news about Puthan Panam not releasing for Vishu

False news about Puthan Panam not releasing for Vishu

We had earlier reported that Mammootty- Ranjith team’s upcoming movie Puthan Panam will release on April 12. Some news channels have reported that the movie will not release for this Vishu. But when he contacted the movie’s producer Abraham Mathew, he informed us that Puthan Panam will be releasing all over Kerala on April without any fail.

The movie’s official trailer was released recently to excellent response from the viewers. The trailer has been trending virally in social medias. The intriguing trailer, has definitely piqued the curiosity of the audience.

From the trailer we can make out that Puthan Panam is based on the concept of demonetisation. The movie will be a different perspective on director Ranjith’s National award winning movie Indian Rupee.

Puthan Panam marks the reunion ace filmmaker Ranjith with Mammootty after a brief gap. The duo have earlier teamed up for some highly acclaimed movies and hence expectations are on the higher side for Puthan Panam.

Ineya, Sheelu Abraham, Siddique, Sai Kumar, Renji Panicker, Harish Kanaran, Mamukoya and many others will be seen in supporting roles. The movie is produced by 3 Color Cinemas, a new production company jointly owned by Abraham Mathew, director Ranjith and actor Arun Narayan.

Great comeback for Take Off

Vignesh Madhu
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Great comeback for Take Off

Great comeback for Take Off

The ever exciting Vishu season has officially kicked off. It is the most favourite season for filmmakers in Mollywood and they try to cash in on this holiday period as families throng thetares in large numbers during this season.

Mammootty’s The Great Father, Dileep’s Georgettan’s Pooram and Mohanlal’s 1971 Beyond Borders have hit screens within a week’s gap to take full advantage of this holiday season. But the release of these biggies have not had any impact on Take Off.

Take Off, directed by renowned editor Mahesh Narayanan was opened to extraordinary reviews from the critics. The movie was soon the talk of the town with celebrities including Mohanlal, Mammootty, Kamal Haasan and Suriya praising the movie.

There seemed to be a dip in the audience count during the second week of run as it collided with the release of Mammootty’s much hyped The Great Father. But Take Off has once again picked up as families have taken a particular liking.

The Great Father continues to do decent business but the movie is more of a celebration for fans. 1971 Beyond Borders, released on Friday, was opened to negative reviews from the critics. This indirectly has helped Take Off in attracting the families. Shows in Kochi multiplexes are showing good occupancy and the movie is expected to continue the successful run in the coming days also.

Take Off written by Mahesh Narayanan and PV Shaji Kumar is inspired from real life incidents where a group of Malayali nurses were trapped in the Tikrit region in Iraq during the ISIS attacks in 2014.

The movie was made as a tribute to late filmmaker Rajesh Pillai. It was funded by Anto Joseph and Shebin Becker in association with Rajesh Pillai Films.

An award doesn’t define Vinayakan he makes the award look good: Geetu Mohandas

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An award doesn’t define Vinayakan he makes the award look good: Geetu Mohandas

An award doesn’t define Vinayakan he makes the award look good: Geetu Mohandas

The 64th National Film Awards were announced recently. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Malayali actress Surabhi Lakshmi won the top honours in the acting category. Malayalam cinema won a total of seven awards this year.

Vinayakan, who won the Kerala State Award for best actor was one of the contenders for the special jury award in the National level. The actor’s stellar performance in Rajeev Ravi’s Kammattipadam won him widespread acclaim from the audience and the critics. Eventually, Mohanlal won the special jury award for his performance in Janatha Garage, Pulimurugan and Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol.

Actress turned filmmaker Geetu Mohandas in the wake of the National awards announcement has written in her social media page,

“An award doesn’t define Vinayakan … he makes the award look good …”

The jury headed by Priyadarshan has come under a lot of criticism for their choices. Filmmakers like Hansal Mehta, AR Murugadoss and many others have questioned their choices while some alleged nepotism. It is evident that Geetu Mohandas’s post is also aimed at some of the jury’s controversial choices.

Vinayakan was also in the final round for the second actor category in the National Awards. The jury had a tough time in selecting the winner between Vinayakan and Marathi actor Manoj Joshi. After several rounds of discussions the jury opted for an voting and Vinayakan lost by just two votes. Manoj Joshi won the National award for second best actor for his performance in Dakshriya.

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