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The Great Father second teaser to release today

Vignesh Madhu
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The Great Father second teaser to release today

The Great Father second teaser to release today

Megastar Mammootty’s highly anticipated movie, The Great Father is all set to hit screens on March 30. As the movie is nearing release, the makers have decided to release a second teaser today evening.

The teaser will be released on Mathrubhumi News channel today evening at 6.00 PM. The first teaser released by the team few days back became a sensational success. The 33 second teaser features a stylish mass introduction scene of Mammootty. It has clocked nearly 80 lakh views and is currently the most watched teaser in Mollywood.

The Great Father is written and directed by Haneef Adeni, the movie features Mammootty in the role of David Ninan. Sneha is playing his wife, Michelle David in the movie. Kollywood actor Arya will be seen in a pivotal character as Andrews Eapen. He is reportedly playing a police officer with negative shades in the movie. Shaam, Malavika Mohanan, IM Vijayan, Kammatipadam fame Manikandan Achari and Baby Anikha are also part of the cast.

Gopi Sunder is the composer while Noufal Abdulla has handled the cuts. Roby Varghese Raj has wielded the camera for this movie. August Cinemas owned by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Santhosh Sivan, Arya and Shaji Natesan have produced this movie.

Satellite Rights of Rajinikanth’s 2.0 sold for Rs 110 crores

Vignesh Madhu
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Satellite Rights of Rajinikanth’s 2.0 sold for Rs 110 crores

Satellite Rights of Rajinikanth’s 2.0 sold for Rs 110 crores

Superstar Rajinikanth’s magnum opus 2.0 is in it’s stage of shooting. Director Shankar had earlier informed that only a song and a few patch up works are remaining following which they will concentrate on the extensive post production.

2.0 is scheduled to release for Diwali this year. The movie has entered the 100 crore club nearly six months prior to its release. Satellite rights of 2.0 has been sold to Zee TV for a whopping 110 crores. This is the now the highest price for an Indian movie surpassing the record set by Aamir Khan’s Dangal.

Dangal was also bought by Zee TV for Rs 75 crores. SS Rajamouli’s upcoming epic movie Baahubali : The Conclusion was bought for Rs 51 crores by Sony Entertainment.

2.0 is the sequel to 2010 blockbuster Enthiran, also from the same team. The movie is funded by Lyca Productions and is made on a mammoth budget of Rs 450 crores. This is by far the most expensive Indian movie, which is currently under production.

Lyca Productions’ creative head, Raju Mahalingam, has confirmed that the Tamil, Hindi and Telugu satellite rights have been sold for Rs. 110 crore to Zee Television for 15 years time. Apparently, the makers are in talks with Amazon Prime and Netflix for the film’s digital rights.

Apart from Rajinikanth, 2.0 also stars Bollywood superstar Akhsay Kumar, Amy Jackson in major roles. Akshay Kumar will be seen as a crazy doctor, the antagonist in the movie. Sudhanshu Pandey, Malayali actor Kalabhavan Shajon, Adil Hussain and Riyaz Khan are also part of the cast.

Shankar has written the movie along with popular writer Jeyamohan. Nirav Shah and Antony are handling the cinematography and editing respectively. Many internationally acclaimed technicians are also part of the technical team. Hollywood stunt choreographer Kenny Bates known for his works in movies like Transformers, Pearl Harbour and Die Hard is choreographing the stunts in 2.0

Legacy Effects, who have worked in movies like Avengers, Jurassic Park, Iron Man etc is handling the animatronics department. Academy Award winner A R Rahman is composing the music while Resul Pookkutty is in charge of the sound design.

I am not interested in selling myself to TV Channels: Vinayakan

Vignesh Madhu
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I am not interested in selling myself to TV Channels: Vinayakan

I am not interested in selling myself to TV Channels: Vinayakan

Vinayakan after winning the Kerala State best actor award for his performance in Kammattipadam has been busy with interviews. Recently, he attended the Point Blank show in Asianet where he spoke about various topics.

Vinayakan is known to be brutally honest with his response. During the interview, he revealed that he was invited for Badai Bungalow, a popular TV show in Asianet. The actor said that he was not interested in selling himself to news channels for their TRP ratings.

He said, “My life is not a comedy, I take things seriously. Beacuse I come from such a system. I am not interested to showcase humour and sell myself to these channels.”

He also came down hard at the Page 3 journalism. Unlike others who desire to be seen to be famous by featuring on Page 3, Vinayakan does not want that. He feels that it will be like cheating his friends and family.

His interview has been trending virally in social medias. Youngsters have appreciated the fact that Vinayakan is being genuine and truthful to himself and his people rather than trying to wear a fake mask just like how most celebrities do just for the sake of hogging the limelight.

Amala Akkineni makes a comeback to Mollywood after 26 years through C/O Saira Banu

Vignesh Madhu
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Amala Akkineni makes a comeback to Mollywood after 26 years through C/O Saira Banu

Amala Akkineni makes a comeback to Mollywood after 26 years through C/O Saira Banu

C/O Saira Banu featuring Manju Warrier in the title role is all set for release on March 17. The movie, directed by debutant Antony Sony, is quite special as it marks the return of yesteryear actress Amala Akkineni to Malayalam cinema after 26 long years.

Amala Akkineni was one of the leading actresses of the South during the 80s and 90s. She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. Although she has acted only in two Malayalam movies prior to C/O Saira Banu, she is a very familiar face to the audience. Her performance in Ente Sooryaputhrikku and Ulladakkam still remains etched in the memory of the audience.

In her comeback movie, Amala is playing the role of Annie John Tharavady, a hotshot advocate. Sources close to the unit inform that it is a pivotal character that demanded an actress of her stature. Like others, we are also waiting for a strong comeback from the talented actress.

C/O Saira Banu promises to be a feel good entertainer dealing with a mother-son relationship. Manju Warrier is playing the role of a post woman while Kismath fame Shane Nigam is also playing a major character. The film is scripted by newbie RJ Shaan and the dialogues are written by Bibin Chandran.

Abdul Rahim has handled the camera. Sagar Dass is in charge of the edits and Mejo Joseph has composed the music. Eros International has bank rolled the movie.

I have never kissed my mom in my entire life: Vinayakan

Vignesh Madhu
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I have never kissed my mom in my entire life: Vinayakan

I have never kissed my mom in my entire life: Vinayakan

For the past one week, one name that has been trending in Malayali social media groups is Vinayakan. The actor won the Kerala State best actor Award for his performance in the movie Kammattipadam.

The awards were announced on March 7 evening by the cultural affairs Minister AK Balan. Following the announcement, the media followed their routine of flocking the actor’s house to get an exclusive interview. However, they were in for a surprise this time. Contrary to the usual sugar-coated sophisticated talks, they were greeted by someone very unrefined and brutally honest.

Vinayakan was his usual self and did not have any kind of starry air. He spoke his mind and replied blatantly to all the questions that came his way. However, his response that day did not go down well with many.

In a recent interview to Asianet, Vinayakan cleared airs about what irked him that day. Apparently, a journalist had asked Vinayakan to hug his mother and offer sweets to her, just for the sake of clicking some stills for their front page columns. Unlike others who oblige to such practices, Vinayakan retorted and declined to do so.

In the interview, he said, “I have never kissed my mother in my entire life. I grew up in such circumstances where we didn’t even have basic groceries and here I am asked to do all such things. My mother is a sugar patient so I cannot offer her sweets. He asked me to do all that drama for the sake of a few photographs that can create the hype and bring him name and fame.”

Here is a man who is genuine and forthright. His unrefined nature and talks may not go down well with some people but atleast he is true to himself.

Mohanlal’s Villain to be shot entirely in 8k resolution

Vignesh Madhu
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Mohanlal’s Villain to be shot entirely in 8k resolution

Mohanlal’s Villain to be shot entirely in 8k resolution

Shoot for Mohanlal’s upcoming movie, Villain with director B Unnikrishnan is progressing at a brisk pace. Mohanlal is playing the role of an ex-cop and the actor is seen sporting a salt and pepper bearded look for the movie.

Director B Unnikrishnan has assembled a stellar star cast and some of the best available technicians for the movie. The director has revealed that the movie will be shot entirely in 8K resolution. Manoj Paramahamsa, known for his works in movies like Nanban and Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya, is the cinematographer.

In Villain, he is using the Helium 8K camera in the Weapon series of the RED Digital Cinema Camera Company. Villain is probably the first Indian movie to be shot entirely in 8K resolution. The movie will also have much significance to VFX and special effects. An international company from Poland have been roped in for handling the same.

The cast list includes some big names from the South. Manju Warrier will be seen as Mohanlal’s wife in the movie. Popular Kollywood star Vishal, Hansika Motwani, Telugu actor Srikanth and Raashi Khanna are all making their debut in Mollywood through this movie. Veteran actor Siddique, Aju Varghese and Chemban Vinod Jose are also part of the cast.

Rockline Venkatesh who has earlier produced biggies like Bhajrangi Bhaijaan and Lingaa is producing this movie. Villain is being planned as a big budget movie estimated to be made at a cost of around 30 crores.

Music will be composed by Oppam fame 4 Musics. Peter Hein and Anal Arasu will be choreographing the stunts. The team are planning to complete the shoot in 50-55 days time. Kochi, Trivandrum, Vagamon and Munnar are the major locations.

Mohanlal is my favorite actor : Angamaly Diaries Lichi aka Reshma Rajan

Vignesh Madhu
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Mohanlal is my favorite actor : Angamaly Diaries Lichi aka Reshma Rajan

Mohanlal is my favorite actor : Angamaly Diaries Lichi aka Reshma Rajan

Angamaly Diaries is continuing it’s glorious run across Kerala with packed audience in most centres. The movie has also been getting excellent reports from outside Kerala also, where it was released on March 10.

The movie features a rookie star cast with 86 newcomers. Vincent Pepe, U Clamp Rajan, Appani Ravi, Pork Varkey, Bheeman, Kanakuna Marti and 10ml Thomas have all impressed the audience with their power packed performances.

The ladies of the movie, Sakhi and Lichi have won the hearts of the youngsters especially the latter. Lichi played by newcomer Reshma Rajan has become a sensation just like Malar of Premam and Eli of Anuraga Karikkin Vellam. Lichi is feisty and endearing at the same time with her unique slang, in fact the only character that does not have the Angamaly dialect.

In a recent interview, Reshma was quizzed about her favourite actor. Although she went the diplomatic way of “I like everyone“, she admitted that Mohanlal is her most favorite actor. Reshma added that she watched Pulimurugan two three times from the theatre.

Reshma is undoubtedly a promising actress and we would love to see her more in the future. We wish a very successful career for the beautiful lady.

I’m grateful to Megastar Mammootty even today : Bala

Vignesh Madhu
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I’m grateful to Megastar Mammootty even today : Bala

I’m grateful to Megastar Mammootty even today : Bala

Actor Bala made his entry to Malayalam film industry quite later after he kick-started his career in Tamil. A major break in his career was given by director Amal Neerad, a debutant then, through his sensational gangster drama Big B.

Megastar Mammootty played the lead role in the movie, in which Bala essayed the character Murugan John Kurishingal, one of the four brothers of the Kurishingal family. In a recent interview, Bala said he was grateful to Mammootty even today for giving such a big space in Big B.

Bala had a solid role in Big B. His character Murugan was Bilal’s (Mammootty) go-to-brother when it came to stunts. Bala had a separate love track in the movie including a duet with his romantic interest Rimi, played by Mamta Mohandas. Not many stars would have given such a big space for a newcomer in his movie. But Mammootty did and Bala is indebted to him.

Big B gave an identity to Bala who later went on to several Malayalam movies notable of them being Puthiya Mukham, Alexander The Great, Ennu Ninte Moideen and more recently Pulimurugan.

Mohanlal striving for the acceptance of Malayalam movies outside Kerala

Vignesh Madhu
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Mohanlal striving for the acceptance of Malayalam movies outside Kerala

Mohanlal striving for the acceptance of Malayalam movies outside Kerala

Malayalam cinema is widening it’s reach and a lion’s share of the credit should go to Mohanlal. The industry was keeping a low profile during the start of this decade before his Drishyam made heads turn. It was then the biggest blockbuster of Mollywood and was successfully remade in all major Indian languages.

Post Drishyam, the youngsters gave a breath of new life into Mollywood, with some sensational successes like Bangalore Days, Premam and Charlie. Meanwhile, Mohanlal tried his hand in Telugu with Manamantha and Janatha Garage. While the former was critically acclaimed, Janatha Garage turned into a huge success registering multiple crores. Mohanlal soon became a popular face for the Telugu audience and he opened the market for Malayalam movies outside Kerala.

Last year, he once again weaved magic in the box office with Pulimurugan. The movie had some popular faces from other industries like Jagpathi Babu, Kamalini Mukherjee, Namitha, Makarand Deshpande, stunt choreographer Peter Hein etc. The action entertainer directed by Vysakh became the first Malayalam movie to enter the elite 100 crore club. The makers of Pulimurugan cashed in on Mohanlal’s rising popularity in the Telugu speaking states by releasing the dubbed version, Manyam Puli. It turned out to be a successful venture enjoying a theaterical run of over 50 days.

Following Pulimurugan, there was a sudden upsurge of big budget-multistarrers in Mollywood. Mohanlal’s next, 1971 Beyond Borders, directed by Major Ravi is also one such movie. In a bid to attract a wider audience, the director roped in Telugu star Allu Sirish and Bollywood actor Arunoday Singh to play pivotal characters. They are also planning to release the movie simultaneously in Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi on April 7.

Mohanlal is currently shooting for Villain, another big budget multistarrer, directed by B Unnikrishnan. The movie has a stellar star cast in popular Tamil actor Vishal, Telugu actor Srikanth, Raashi Khanna and one of the leading actresses of the South, Hansika Motwani. Such a star studded cast has seldom happened in Mollywood.

Filmmakers have sensed the rising popularity of Malayalam movies outside Kerala, and are hence roping in big stars from other industries. However, it’s Mohanlal who is the prime reason for producers to invest on such ambitious projects. For instance, Villain is produced by Rockline Venkatesh who has funded movies like Salman Khan’s Bhajrangi Bhaijaan and Rajinikanth’s Lingaa.

In a nutshell, Mohanlal is the catalyst for the soaring market value of Malayalam movies outside Kerala.

Will The Great Father be able to break Kabali and Pulimurugan’s record

Vignesh Madhu
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Will The Great Father be able to break Kabali and Pulimurugan’s record

Will The Great Father be able to break Kabali and Pulimurugan’s record

The Great Father, Megastar Mammootty’s most hyped movie in his career is all set to hit screens on March 30. The movie had the right kind of buzz ever since the project was announced. The expectations went multifold after the posters were released.

The Great Father is probably the most anticipated movie of a debutant filmmaker. Written and directed by Haneef Adeni, the movie features Mammootty in the lead role of David Ninan. The sensational teaser released by the team a few days back has clocked nearly 80 lakh views, the most for a Malayalam movie.

The Great Father is expected to release in over 150 theatres in Kerala. Early morning shows for the fans have already been sold in all the centres. According to reports from trade sources, it is certain that the movie will massive opening. But will the movie be able to surpass the record set by Rajinikanth’s Kabali and Mohanlal’s Pulimurugan.

Kabali, released last year, is the highest first day grosser in Kerala. The movie raked in Rs 4.20 crores from the 306 screens in Kerala. Mohanlal’s Pulimurugan, set the record for highest day grossing Malayalam movie registering Rs 4.05 crores. We will have to wait till March 30 to see whether the Mammootty starrer can break these records.

David Ninan’s uber cool bearded look has already become a trend among the youngsters. Sneha is playing his wife, Michelle David in the movie. Kollywood actor Arya will be seen as Andrews Eapen, a police officer in the movie. Shaam, Malavika Mohanan, IM Vijayan, Kammatipadam fame Manikandan Achari and Baby Anikha are also part of the cast.

Gopi Sunder is the composer while Noufal Abdulla has handled the edits. Roby Varghese Raj has wielded the camera. August Cinemas, owned by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Santhosh Sivan, Arya and Shaji Natesan have bankrolled this movie.

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