Prithviraj, Asif Ali, Manju Warrier and Anna Ben to team up for a new film!
If reports are to be believed, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Manju Warrier and Anna Ben are coming together for a new film. It will be directed by cinematographer-turned-filmmaker Venu and scripted by popular novelist Indugopan. This project is said to be backed by the Writers Union. More details regarding the same are awaited.
It must be noted that except Anna Ben, all the other three actors have worked with director Venu. Manju Warrier had played the lead role in his directorial debut ‘Daya’, that got released back in 1998. Prithviraj had played a cameo role in the director’s second film’s ‘Munnariyippu’ and Asif Ali was part of his segment in the recently released anthology film ‘Aanum Pennum’.
Multi-starrers have always had great reception in Malayalam industry. News about the coming together of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Manju Warrier and Anna Ben has already excited the fans. It will be interesting to see all these talented performers together on screen.
Jagame Thandhiram full album out; Arivu’s Naan Dhaan Da Mass is here!
The makers of ‘Jagame Thandhiram’ have released the full music album online. This Santhosh Narayanan musical has a total of 8 songs and three theme music. Dhanush, Arivu, Anthony Dasan, Dhee, Meenakshi Elayaraja and OfRo have lent their voices to the songs in the film. ‘Naan Dhaan Da Mass’ sung by Arivu and OfRo is Santhosh Narayanan’s favorite song in the whole album. He has tweeted it in his official handle.
‘Jagame Thandhiram’ directed by Karthik Subbaraj is an action-packed gangster film. Dhanush plays a character named Suruli, a small-time thug based in Madurai who later becomes a gangster in London. Aishwarya Lekshmi and Sanchana Natarajan are the two female leads.
Hollywood actor James Cosmo, Joju George, Kalaiyarasan and many others are part of the cast. The core technical team comprises of Santhosh Narayanan, cinematographer Shreyas Krishna and editor Vivek Harsha. S Sashikanth of Y Not Studios is producing the film, which is scheduled for a direct Netflix release on June 18.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s upcoming film ‘Vikram’ starring Kamal Haasan is currently in the pre-production stage. The makers are putting together the cast and crew as they plan to begin shoot once the existing restrictions are lifted. Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil is already confirmed in the cast. Vijay Sethupathi and ‘Angamaly Diaries’ fame Antony Varghese are also said to be part of the film.
Latest reports suggest that Arjun Das will also be playing a crucial role in ‘Vikram’. It must be noted that the actor made his debut with Lokesh Kanagraj’s ‘Kaithi’. He had also played an important role in the director’s previous film ‘Master’.
‘Vikram’ is said to be the spin-off of Kamal’s lead character from his 1986 film, ‘Vikram’. The star’s own banner Raaj Kamal Film International (RKFI) is producing the film. On the technical front, Lokesh has retained his ‘Master’ composer Anirudh Ravichander. Malayali cinematographer Girish Gangadharan, who recently won the National award for his spectacular work in ‘Jallikattu’, is also on board.
Priyadarshan is returning back to Bollywood with the sequel to his 2003-released hit film, ‘Hungama’. Like the first part, ‘Hungama 2’ also promises to be an out and out comedy entertainer. It stars Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty, Meezaan Jaffrey and Pranita Subhash alongside Rajpal Yadav and Manoj Joshi in the main roles. Akshaye Khanna, who played the lead role in ‘Hungama’, will also be making a cameo appearance.
Since theatres remain shut due to the pandemic, the makers of ‘Hungama 2’ have opted for a direct OTT release. The film has been sold to Disney+ Hotstar for Rs 30 crores. Reportedly, this does not include the satellite rights. Though the exact figure for a TV premiere is not yet known yet, it is said to be around Rs. 6 to 8 crores, taking the total revenue to Rs. 36 crores. It is learnt that the film’s overall revenue, which includes music rights other ancillary sources, sums up to around Rs 45 crores. Since the film is made on a budget of Rs 30 crore, the makers have reaped a profit of around Rs 10 crores.
The Family Man Season 2: Samantha thanks action choreographer Yannick Ben for pushing her to perform all the stunts on her own
The second season of ‘The Family Man’ is getting rave reviews. Samantha’s performance as the antagonist has been unanimously praised. She plays a character named Raji, a trained Tamil rebel fighter. It is a complex character that is anything unlike what the actress has done before. But Samantha has internalised the character incredibly well and delivers a top-notch performance. She has done several breath-taking stunts in the film.
In her latest Instagram post, Samantha has shared videos of her training in stunts prior to the shoot. She also thanked Yannick Ben, the show’s stunt coordinator for pushing her to give her best. The note reads,
A special special thankyouuuu to my person @yannickben ?? for training me to do all of my own stunts (yes all of them ).. for pushing me to give it my all even when every part of my body ached (thanks for the pain killers by the way ) ..
I have a solid fear of heights but I jumped off that building only because I knew you had my back .. lots and lots of love @yannickben #familymanseason2
‘The Family Man’, conceived by Raj & DK, is centred around a middle-class man, secretly working for the TASC branch of National Investigation Agency. It is centred around the challenges he faces in his personal and professional life. Manoj Bajpayee plays the lead character, Srikanth Tiwari, and Priya Mani essays his wife’s role.
Coming to the second season, Tiwari has quit TASC and is unhappily employed at a corporate firm. The conflict begins with the coalition between Tamil liberals and IS who plan a major attack in India. Samantha’s Raji leads the attack. How Srikanth returns back to the agency and tackles down the threat forms the rest of the plot. The second season is written by Suman Kumar, Raj & DK. The latter duo has also directed the season along with Suparn S Varma.
Yogi Babu to reprise Soubin Shahir’s role in Jack and Jill Tamil version Centimeter
Santosh Sivan directorial ‘Jack and Jill’ has been in the making for nearly two years now. However, there is still no word regarding its release. The makers seem to be looking forward to release the film in theatres once the pandemic situation gets better.
‘Jack and Jill’ stars Manju Warrier, Kalidas Jayaram and Soubin Shahir as the leads. The film is also being made in Tamil as ‘Centimeter’. Yogi Babu reprises Soubin’s role in the Tamil version. Earlier, during the film’s shoot, Santosh Sivan had tweeted that Soubin is one of the most talented, co-operative and hard working actors in the country today. It will be interesting to see if Yogi Babu manages to match up to that.
‘Jack and Jill’ is a quirky sci-fi film in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) forms an integral part. Manju Warrier plays the role of a woman who is being experimented upon. The cast also includes Nedumudi Venu, Ramesh Pisharody, Basil Joseph, Shailee Kishan and Indrans among others.
Jakes Bejoy, Ram Surendar and Gopi Sundar composed the songs. Background score is done by Jakes Bejoy and edits are handled by Renjith Touchriver. The film is being produced by Gokulam Gopalan, Santosh Sivan and M Prashanth Das under the banners of Sree Gokulam Movies and Sewas Films.
Paappan will be an out and out Suresh Gopi show, assures Nyla Usha
Suresh Gopi and veteran director Joshiy are teaming up after a long gap for ‘Paappan’ and expectations are huge on this project. The film has a star-studded cast featuring actors like Gokul Suresh, Sunny Wayne, Nyla Usha and Neeta Pillai in major roles. In a recent interview, Nyla Usha confirmed that ‘Paappan’ will be an out and out Suresh Gopi show.
‘Paappan’ has the superstar playing a cop’s role named Abraham Mathew Mathan. Nyla revealed that unlike his previous police roles, this will be a character with different shades. It is also learnt that he will be appearing in multiple looks in the film.
‘Paappan’ scripted by RJ Shaan is a family-based entertainer with mystery and suspense elements in it. The supporting cast also includes Kaniha, Vijayaraghavan, Asha Sarath, Chandhunadh, Tini Tom and Shammy Thilakan.
The film is being produced by David Kachappilly Productions and Cubes International Group. It will be presented by Agosh Cinemas and Chand V Movies. Shoot is currently stalled due to the pandemic.
Tovino pens a sweet little note as his son turns One; Check out the birthday celebration pics!
Tovino Thomas’ son Tahaan turned one-year-old on Sunday (June 6). Photos from the birthday celebration have been shared in the actor’s social media handle. Tovino has also written a sweet little note on how the lockdown came as a blessing in disguise as he could spend time with his son for the last ome year. Along with the photos, he has penned,
Happy Birthday My Boy. You arrived during the last lockdown, becoming our silver lining then. We’re again locked down an year later, but for me it’s been a blessing in a way – I was able to spend a whole lot of time with you this one year. And what could be more valuable than time!
Wishing you happier returns of the day.
actor Tovino Thomas’ son Tahaan birthday celebration photos
actor Tovino Thomas’ son Tahaan birthday celebration photos
actor Tovino Thomas’ son Tahaan birthday celebration photos
actor Tovino Thomas’ son Tahaan birthday celebration photos
Under Tovino’s Facebook post, celebs like Madhupal, Nadhirshah, Bineesh Bastin, Anwar Shereef and many others wished the child. Tovino is married to his schoolmate Lidiya for seven years now. The couple also has a 5-year-old daughter named Izza.
On the professional front, Tovino has his kitty full with a bunch of promising projects lined up. He has already finished shooting for Manu Ashokan’s ‘Kaanekkaane’, Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s ‘Vazhakku’ and the Aashiq Abu film ‘Naaradan’. His ambitious project ‘Minnal Murali’ is on the verge of competition with only a few more days of shoot left.
Khalid Rahman’s ‘Thallumala’, Varavu’, Anveshippin Kandethum’, ‘Ajayante Randaam Moshanam’ and ‘Vaashi’ are some of his other announced projects.
The Family Man Season 2 Review: Perfectly suited for binge-watching
After all the waiting, the second season of Amazon Prime’s hit show ‘The Family Man’ is finally out. This new season comprising of 9 episodes is thoroughly engaging and makes way for a perfect binge-watch on a Saturday night. It is safe to say that Raj and DK, the brains behind the show, have once again set the bar high.
The success of the first season of ‘The Family Man’ is attributed to the fact that it appeals well with the Indian middle class. Apart from all the thrills and action, there is a relatable family narrative running in parallel and that makes the series an unique one. Coming to the second season, the threat is bigger as two evil forces join hands to attack the nation and the protagonist Srikant Tiwari’s family life is also falling part despite his honest efforts to it keep it steady. Does he manage to thwart the attacks and also hold together his family is what the new season is about.
In this installment, the core plot begins when the Tamil rebels join hands with ISI to assassinate India’s Prime Minister. A lot has already been spoken about the portrayal of the Tamil rebels (read LTTE) with many calling for banning the show. But if you watch the series, it is quite evident that the makers have been extremely sensitive and cautious with the portrayal of the rebels. Unlike how it is alleged, it is not the rebel organization that teams up with ISI. Only a few members from the organization resort to terrorism. While Azhagam Perumal’s Deepen and his men believe in dialogue, it is Bhaskaran (Mime Gopi) and his faction who are brainwashed to join hands with the ISI.
Moreover, ample time is invested to narrate the struggles and discrimination faced by the Tamils in Sri Lanka. Samantha’s character Raji is deftly sketched as it never falls into the evil shade. Though she is the prime antagonist in the series, we, the audience, get to feel some sort of an empathy towards her. It also has to do with the talented actress’s performance as she sinks her teeth deep into the character. Since Raji doesn’t express much, Samantha channels all her energy into the action sequences. As a trained fighter, she appears ferocious and violent.
Manoj Bajpayee is excellent as always switching effortlessly as the family man and daredevil agent. He simply aces it with his amazing comic timing with that deadpan face. Sarcasm is Tiwari’s forte and it hasn’t gone inch down in the second season as well. The initial scenes featuring him as a frustrated corporate employee offers great comic relief. A classic example of Bajpayee’s acting masterclass is during the interrogation scene featuring him and Samantha. By now, we are aware of Tiwari’s ability to lie at the drop of a hat, but we are still tricked into a situation where we are forced to start thinking, is this really a true story or just another cooked up one. Bajpayee makes it so convincing with his voice modulations. The makers have also got the husband-wife dynamics spot on with the chemistry b/w Bajpayee and Priya Mani working superbly yet again. Their conversation scenes with the psychiatrist and at the restaurant are also wonderfully written.
While the first season constituted of mainly Hindi and English dialogues, Tamil becomes a major part this time. The authenticity is further maintained by casting actual Tamil actors, which is a welcome change. The actor who played the role of Muthu became an instant favorite and one can’t help but wish that he is retained for the next season. Chellam is another fascinating character that deserves a spin-off. Everytime there’s a roadblock, appears Chellam who’s got the solution, which becomes very convenient for the writers. The characters JK, Milind, Sajid, Selva, Dhriti and Salman also get good space and the actors play their parts effectively.
The show has several memorable scenes but two among them stand out for the action choreography – the shootout at the police station and the whole climax stretch. Both these sequences appear to be single shots. Even if there are cuts, they seem to be seamlessly stitched to make it an immersive experience.
The series ends by planting a seed for the next season. The third season, set in the post-pandemic world, is in all probability a sureshot blockbuster as Tiwary and his men will be taking on the Chinese next.
Manju Warrier, Geetu Mohandas and others wish Bhavana on her birthday!
Actress Bhavana is celebrating her birthday today. Her fans, well-wishers and colleagues from the industry are busy showering their wishes. Celebs like Manju Warrier, Geetu Mohandas, Rima Kallingal, Shilpa Balagopal, Remya Nambeesan, Siddharth Menon, Hemanth Menon, Gayathri R Suresh, Shafna Nizam, Mrudula Murali, Rajith Menon, Rimi Tomy, Sayanora Philip, Arya and many others took to their social media handles to wish Bhavana on her special day.
Sharing a photo taken along with Bhavan, Manju Warrier wrote,
Happy Birthday Dearest!!! Love you… FOREVER!!!
Likewise, Geetu Mohandas has written,
One needs a backbone not a wishbone ! Happy birthday Tigress ♥️
Though Bhavana is still part of Kannada films, she has been staying away from the Malayalam film industry for a almost four years now. She was last seen in ‘Inspector Vikram’, directed by Narasimha and produced by Vikhyath AR. The film had her starring alongside Prajwal Devaraj, Raghu Mukherjee, Avinash, Shobhraj and Dharma.
‘Adam Joan’, which got released in 2017, was Bhavana’s last release in Malayalam.
