Thalaivar 169: Priyanka Mohan also part of Nelson-Rajinikanth film?

Superstar Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively titled ‘Thalaivar 169’, is set to be directed by Nelson Dilipkumar of ‘Doctor’ fame. Sun Pictures is producing the film, which has Anirudh Ravichander as the music director. Latest buzz is that Priyanka Mohan has been signed for the film. Though she won’t be paired with Rajinikanth, it is said to be an important role.

Priyanka, who made an impressive debut with the Telugu film ‘Gang Leader’, made her Tamil debut with Nelson’s ‘Doctor’. Her second outing was the recently-released ‘Etharkkum Thunindhavan’ in which she was paired with Suriya.

‘Thalaivar 169’ is still in its initial stages with no details regarding its genre or storyline revealed yet. The film will go on floors only after Nelson wraps up works on his upcoming biggie ‘Beast’ starring Vijay. The film, also produced by Sun Pictures, is set to hit screens on April 14.

Check out the teaser of Karthik Subbaraj’s new production, Buffoon

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Meriya Antony

March 17, 2022

Check out the teaser of Karthik Subbaraj’s new production, Buffoon

Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj is presenting a new film titled ‘Buffoon’ under his banner, Stone Benchers. The film stars Vaibhav, Anagha and Malayalam actor Joju George in prominent roles. This is Joju’s third outing in Tamil after ‘Jagame Thandhiram’ and ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa’.

From the teaser, ‘Buffoon’ looks like a crime-thriller centered around shady deals in a coastal area. Aadukalam Naren and ‘Jai Bhim’ fame Tamizh also feature in the teaser. Anthakudi Ilaiyaraja, Naren, Moonar Ramesh, Adukalam Jeyabalan, and Madurai MP Vishwanathan are some of the others in the cast.

‘Buffoon’ is written and directed by Ashok Veerappan. Santhosh Narayanan, a regular in Karthik Subbaraj films, is handling the music department. Dinesh Purushothaman is the cinematographer and Vetre Krishnan is editing the film. It is produced by Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, Sudhan Sundaram, Jayaram and co-produced by Kal Raman, S Somasegar, Kalyan Subramanian.

Aashiq Abu’s Neelavelicham gets a new cast

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Meriya Antony

March 17, 2022

Aashiq Abu’s Neelavelicham gets a new cast

We had earlier reported that Aashiq Abu is making a film titled ‘Neelavelicham’ based on Vaikom Muhammed Basheer’s novel of the same name. Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kunchacko Boban, Rima Kallingal and Soubin Shahir were initially announced as the lead actors. Later, it was reported that Tovino Thomas and Asif Ali will be replacing Prithviraj and Kunchacko Boban.

However, the makers have now announced that the film will have Tovino Thomas, Roshan Mathew, Shine Tom Chacko and Rima Kallingal as the leads. The delay caused by the pandemic and the subsequent date clashes of the actors is said to have resulted in the new casting. The makers are planning to start shoot in April.

The technical crew has also seen a few changes. While Shyju Khalid has initially signed as the DOP, Girish Gangadharan has now replaced him. Music is by Bijibal and Rex Vijayan. Editor Saiju Sreedharan, costume designer Sameera Saneesh, production designer Jyothish Shankar and makeup artist Ronex Xavier are also part of the core team.

Aashiq Abu and Santhosh T Kuruvilla are jointly producing the film under the banner of OPM.

Vikram release date announced with a glimpse of making video!

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Meriya Antony

March 17, 2022

Vikram release date announced with a glimpse of making video!

Shoot for Kamal Haasan-Lokesh Kanagaraj film ‘Vikram’ got wrapped up recently. The makers have now announced that the film will hit screens on June 3. The release date was announced by sharing a glimpse of the making video. It captures the efforts that has gone behind shooting the action portions. From the promos released so far, ‘Vikram’ promises to be an action-heavy mass entertainer, a genre that Kamal hasn’t done in a long time.

‘Vikram’ which also stars Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi is one of the most anticipated Tamil films of the year. It also stars Narain, Kalidas Jayaram, Hareesh Peradi and Shivani Shivani Narayanan among others. The film has cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, music by Anirudh Ravichander, edits by Philomin Raj and stunts handled by AnbAriv duo.

Kamal Haasan’s own banner Raaj Kamal Film International (RKFI) is producing the film.

Teaser of Jayaram-Sathyan Anthikad film Makal out

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Meriya Antony

March 17, 2022

Teaser of Jayaram-Sathyan Anthikad film Makal out

Sathyan Anthikad’s new film ‘Makal’ starring Jayaram and Meera Jasmine is gearing up for release. Last day, the makers shared a 1-minute long teaser. It looks like a typical Sathyan Anthikad film about families and relationships. Dr Iqbal Kuttippuram is scripting the film.

‘Makal’ has Jayaram and Meera Jasmine playing a married couple. Devi Sanjay of ‘Njan Prakashan’ fame will be seen as their daughter. Innocent, Siddique and Sreenivasan are essaying other supporting roles.

The film marks Sathyan Anthikad’s reunion with Jayaram after 11 years. The duo has previously worked together in several memorable films in the 90s and 2000s. With Jayaram being on a lean patch for a long time, ‘Makal’ is expected to give him his much-needed comeback.

‘Makal’ has Sathyan Anthikad’s regular collaborator S Kumar as the cinematographer. Music department is handled by ‘Ambili’ fame Vishnu Vijay. Art director Prashant Madhav, costume designer Sameera Saneesh and sound designer Anil Radhakrishnan are also part of the technical team. The film is produced by Central Pictures.

Beast second single sung by Vijay to be out soon; Here’s the promo video

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Meriya Antony

March 17, 2022

Beast second single sung by Vijay to be out soon; Here’s the promo video

After the sensational success of ‘Arabic Kuthu’, the makers of Vijay-starrer ‘Beast’ have announced that the second single will be out on March 19. Vijay has sung the song, which is titled ‘Jolly O Gymkhana’. As the title suggests, it is a fun, jolly number set to tunes by Anirudh Ravichander. The promo video feature the lead actors Vijay, Pooja Hegde, director Nelson, dance choreographer Jani and Anirudh. It is expected to be a post-credits song like how the director used ‘Chellamma’ song in his last film, ‘Doctor’

‘Beast’ is touted to be a big-budget fun, action thriller with a huge star cast. Ace filmmaker Selvaraghavan is playing a prominent role in it. Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, Aparna Das, Ankur Ajit Vikal, VTV Ganesh, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley and Liliput Faruqui will be seen in supporting roles.

Sun Pictures is producing the film, which is expected to have a grand theatrical release in April. Though there are yet to confirm officially, it is said that the film is eyeing an April 14 release.

Pa Ranjith heaps praise on Pada

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Meriya Antony

March 16, 2022

Pa Ranjith heaps praise on Pada

‘Pada’ starring Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Dileesh Pothan and Joju George is getting excellent response in theatres. Critics and common audience have unanimously lapped the film, which is a thrilling account of a real-life based incident that occurred 25 years back in Kerala. Kamal KM has directed the film, which depicts an incident that shook the State’s political hierarchy when four members of Ayyankali Pada held the Palakkad collector hostage, demanding the withdrawal of the revised tribal bill passed by the then left government.

‘Pada’ has been praised by many as a powerful political statement that holds a mirror to the State’s apathy towards the tribals. Tamil filmmaker Pa Ranjith, known for his depiction the stories from the perspective of marginalised and suppressed societies, has come out heaping praise on ‘Pada’. He has tweeted,

#Pada is superbly told by dir @KamalKMdirects. Movie’s screenplay is what made the movie so special. Making this movie based on true events to recreate the real incident without compromising, is truly appreciable. Lands belonging to Dalits&Tribals shall be given back to them,

For which we all have to fight.

Terrific performances from all the actors #KunchackoBoban #Vinayakan #Joju #DileeshPothan #TGRavi @prakashraaj #Gopalan #Indhrans #KaniKusruthi #UnnimayaPrasad

Congratulations to the team for making this film so connecting with the audience

‘Pada’ marks the Malayalam debut of director Kamal KM. His maiden film ‘I.D’ in Hindi was a critically acclaimed work that went on to be screened at many international film festivals across the world. The cast of ‘Pada’ also includes Prakash Raj, Kani Kusruti, Arjun Radhakrishnan, Salim Kumar, TG Ravi, and Shine Tom Chacko.

It’s a wrap for Nivin Pauly’s Padavettu

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Meriya Antony

March 16, 2022

It’s a wrap for Nivin Pauly’s Padavettu

After almost two years of production, the Nivin Pauly-starrer ‘Padavettu’ has finally been wrapped up. Apart from the long delay, the film was in the news when its director Liju Krishna was recently arrested for sexually assaulting a woman. It is learnt that the makers completed the remaining portions with the film’s assistant director.

‘Padavettu’ marks actor Sunny Wayne’s debut as a producer. Recently, the production was taken over by Saregama, a leading music label. Their film division Yoodlee Films is foraying into Malayalam industry with this film.

‘Padavettu’ is touted to be a rustic entertainer set in Kannur. Nivin Pauly is said to be playing a challenging character in the film. He will be appearing in two different looks. Aditi Balan and Shine Tom Chacko will be seen in supporting roles while Manju Warrier essays a cameo role.

With the shoot wrapped up, the makers are expected to announce their release plans soon.

Bheeshma Parvam Review: Mammootty towers in this family saga

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Meriya Antony

March 16, 2022

Bheeshma Parvam Review: Mammootty towers in this family saga

‘Bheeshma Parvam’ begins with a neatly staged homage to its inspiration, ‘The Godfather’. Mammootty’s Michael is upstairs listening to the woes of a woman whose son has just been murdered in a case of honour killing. It instantly reminds one of Don Corleone’s introduction scene. Like Coeleone, Michael has a commanding presence and gives instructions to his trusted aide, Krishnankutty (Abu Salim). Meanwhile, the whole family has gathered for a birthday function and it is immediately established that who all are in loggerheads with Michael.

Michael is the youngest son of a powerful gangster family named Anjooty and is now their patriarch. The opening scene has an auto driver gives a clear picture of the family members and their interpersonal dynamics. The film is a retelling of ‘Mahabharatha’ and the characters are sketched smartly based on the mythical figures in the Indian epic. The star-studded cast include Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Anagha, Nadhiya Moidu, Farhaan Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, Shine Tom Chacko, ‘Kettyolaan Ente Malakha’ fame Veena Nandakumar, Sudev Nair, ‘Pushpa’ fame Anasuya, Maala Parvathi, Harish Uthaman, Hsebin Benson, Nisthar Sait and Lena.

Amal Neerad and his co-writer Devadath Shaji have borrowed ideas from the two classics to etch a family saga with a plethora of important characters. Shine Tom Chacko’s Peter is a cocaine-snorting angry young man, who is desperate to break free from Michael’s clutches. Farhaan Fazil plays his brother. The two are Michael’s nephews, who have failed in all their business ventures and hold severe grudge against Michael. Paralley, there’s Ajaz and Ami, the other nephews closer to Michael, whom they fondly call Michaelappan. There’s Dileesh Pothan as a crooked politician, Jinu Joseph as a scheming priest and Sudev Nair as the revenge-seeking gangster from Mumbai.

Amal Neerad’s films are known for their technical finesse than the novelty in the plot, and ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ is a telling example for that. Anend C Chandran’s stylish cinematography and Sushin Shyam’s thumping score enhances the big screen experience. Mammootty’s terrific screen presence along with commendable performances from all the actors make it an wholesome film. The short but memorable cameos by the legends, Nedumudi Venu and KPAC Laitha are the cherries on the top. The only beef probably is the rushed ending. It is one of those films which would’ve been better if it had a slightly longer run time.

‘Bheeshma Parvam’ is worth every single penny spent for a theatre ticket to just watch Mammootty acing it in a mass avatar. The megastar is at the top of his game. Amal Neerad teams up to make it even more memorable.

Ntikkaakkoru Premandaarnn: Bhavana’s Malayalam comeback film announced

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Meriya Antony

March 16, 2022

Ntikkaakkoru Premandaarnn: Bhavana’s Malayalam comeback film announced

After a gap of 5 long years, actor Bhavana is set to make a comeback to Malayalam cinema. She will be starring in a new film titled ‘Ntikkaakkoru Premandaarnn’ directed by debutant Adhil Maimoonath Ashraf. Sharafudheen plays the other lead in the film. The announcement was made by sharing a title poster, which indicates a sports drama. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.

Bhavana’s last release in Malayalam was ‘Adam Joan’ in 2017. In this gap, she worked in a few Kannada films including the ’96’ remake ’99’, and the Shiva Rajkumar starrer ‘Bhajarangi 2’. Malayalam cinema lovers have been eagerly waiting for her comeback and the actor will be hoping not to disappoint them.

‘Ntikkaakkoru Premandaarnn’ has a new team behind the camera. Cinematography is by Arun Rushdie and music is handled by three composers — Paul Mathews, Nishant Ramteke and Joker Blues. Director Adhil himself is editing the film. It is produced by Renish Abdul Khader under the banner of Bonhomie Entertainments.