Subscribe
type here...
Home Blog Page 324

Allu Arjun-Fahadh Faasil starrer Pushpa to be released in two parts

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Allu Arjun-Fahadh Faasil starrer Pushpa to be released in two parts

Allu Arjun-Fahadh Faasil starrer Pushpa to be released in two parts

Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’ is one of the most expected films in Indian cinema this year. It is the star’s first pan-Indian film that is planned to be released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Directed by Sukumar, it is an action-packed mass entertainer made on a huge budget. The film has been on the floors for well over a year as shoot kept delaying due to multiple factors. Currently, due to the pandemic, shoot has been put on hold.

Latest reports suggest that the makers are planning to release ‘Pushpa’ in two parts. Director Sukumar believes that the script has the potential for a second part and he has already conveyed the same to the makers. The film was originally planned to be made on a budget of Rs 160 crores including the remunerations. The estimated budget is now around Rs 250 crores including both the parts. Allu Arjun and the producers also seem to be convinced with it. This latest development comes due to the continuous delay in shoot. It is learnt that about 45 days of work still remains for completion.

If things go as per plans, ‘Pushpa: Part 1’ will be released either in October or mid-December. The exact date will only be finalised after the team wraps up the balance portions. The second part might start rolling by next summer. Allu Arjun is said to have agreed to allocate bulk dates for the film.

Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil has been signed to play the antagonist role in ‘Pushpa’. Due to the pandemic second wave, the team had to stop shoot just days after he joined the sets. It is likely that most of Fahadh’s portions will appear only in the second part. Rashmika Mandanna, Prakash Raj, Jagapati Babu, Harish Uthaman, Vennela Kishore, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Anish Kuruvilla and many others are part of the supporting cast.

Radhe Shyam makers donate set properties worth Rs 6 crores to a private hospital in Hyderabad

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Radhe Shyam makers donate set properties worth Rs 6 crores to a private hospital in Hyderabad

Radhe Shyam makers donate set properties worth Rs 6 crores to a private hospital in Hyderabad

India is currently facing a rapid spike in Covid cases and there is an acute shortage of oxygen tanks and hospital beds all across the country. At this moment of crisis, many have come forward to help the government financially as well as with other generous donations in the form of medical equipments.

The makers of Prabhas’ upcoming film ‘Radhe Shyam’ have done their part by donating hospital set properties worth around 6 crores to a private hospital in Hyderabad. The set properties include 50 custom designed beds, PPE kits, medical equipments and oxygen cylinders.

Since ‘Radhe Shyam’ is a period film, the set properties were authentically made to reflect the times of the 1970s in Italy. After all the hospital portions were filmed, the makers had dismantled the set and safely transported the properties to their warehouse in Hyderabad. It was when the film’s production designer Ravinder Reddy contacted a private hospital to admit a relative that he came to know about the shortage of beds and oxygen cylinders there. Ravinder discussed the issue with the makers of ‘Radhe Shyam’ who immediately agreed to donate the set properties.

Ravinder Reddy has confirmed that the beds were custom designed and are big, strong and patient-friendly with all the comforts to suit a bed-ridden patient. The medical infrastructure they donated include 50 custom beds with cots, stretchers, personal protective equipment, medical equipment stands, saline stands and oxygen cylinders.

‘Radhe Shyam’ is a period love story set in an European backdrop. Prabhas and Pooja Hegde play the lead roles. The film is directed by Radha Krishna Kumar. Just like Prabhas’ recent films ‘Radhe Shyam’ will also have a pan-Indian release in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi languages. It is jointly produced by UV Creations and T-Series.

Malayalam film stars bid adieu to Dennis Joseph

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Malayalam film stars bid adieu to Dennis Joseph

Malayalam film stars bid adieu to Dennis Joseph

Legendary scenarist and filmmaker Dennis Joseph passed away on Monday after suffering a heart attack. He was 64. His untimely passing away has shattered the whole Malayalam film fraternity. Almost all the industry members, including seniors and youngsters, have shared their condolence messages through social medias.

Mohanlal and and Mammootty penned two of the most emotional farewell notes. Both of them shared great bond with Dennis Joseph. He was instrumental in their growth to superstar status.

Mammootty, with whom Dennis had worked right from his first film ‘Eeran Sandhya’, wrote,

I am deeply saddened by the untimely passing away of Dennis Joseph. The brother-like friend who was with me in all my highs and lows is no more, and he will be remembered through all the films he penned and directed. I wish you eternal peace.

Mohanlal’s Facebook post reads,

As I write these lines for my beloved Dennis, it feels like memories are sprouting out of nowhere and stopping my hands. Dennis was the king of the world of screenwriting. I was lucky enough to give life to so many characters penned by him. Dennis hid everything behind a gracious smile and never expected anything in return. He is an unique genius who has gifted so much to Malayalam cinema ranging from racy tales, sweetness of romance, stirring emotional moments and tears of pain. I can never say enough of my rapport with Dennis. So I’m stopping halfway, with stumbling fingers.
Adieu Dennis!

Dennis Joseph was planning to make a comeback by scripting an action-packed mass entertainer titled ‘Power Star’. Omar Lulu was set to direct the film with Babu Antony playing the lead in it. Though Dennis has passed away, the makers have confirmed that they will be proceeding with the project as he has completed the script works. Babu Antony, who had the fortune of knowing Dennis closely, has written,

Very shocking to hear the passing of the legendary script writer and director Mr. Dennis Joseph. He was in the finishing stage of scripting of Power star. He had been like a brother to me. Heartfelt condolences to near and dear ones.

Other celebs who have shared their condolence messages include Suresh Gopi, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Kunchacko Boban, Dileep, Biju Menon, Tovino Thomas and Manju Warrier.

Omar Lulu confirms going ahead with Power Star; FEFKA offers full support

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Omar Lulu confirms going ahead with Power Star; FEFKA offers full support

Omar Lulu confirms going ahead with Power Star; FEFKA offers full support

The sudden passing away of Dennis Joseph has upset the whole of Malayalam film industry as well as the movie lovers. The veteran, who has scripted numerous blockbusters in the 80s and 90s, was eyeing to make a strong comeback. He was supposed to team up with director Omar Lulu for a big-scale action film titled ‘Power Star’. The project was announced last year with Babu Antony as the lead.

Omar has revealed that Dennis Joseph has completed scripting the film and they were planning to start works on the final draft soon. With his untimely demise, many have expressed doubts regarding the project’s future. Omar, though, has cleared all the airs by confirming that they will be going ahead with the project. The FEFKA union has offered him complete support. Udhayakrishna and director B Unnikrishnan have also volunteered to help with the final script works. Omar considers it a blessing and big responsibility to bring out Dennis Joseph’s last script.

‘Power Star’ has been planned as an action-packed mass entertainer with the story centred around drug deals in Kochi and Mangalore. Kannada star Shreyas Manju, Hollywood actor Louis Mandylor, Riyaz Khan, Baburaj, Abu Salim and Robert Parham, a retired American kickboxer, are all confirmed in the cast. Ravi Basrur, the music director of ‘KGF’ series, has also been signed.

It now remains to be seen when the makers decide to start shoot.

Nayattu is a masterpiece, pens Aishwarya Lekshmi as she heaps praise on the entire team!

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Nayattu is a masterpiece, pens Aishwarya Lekshmi as she heaps praise on the entire team!

Nayattu is a masterpiece, pens Aishwarya Lekshmi as she heaps praise on the entire team!

Ever since its release on Netflix, ‘Nayattu’ has been getting several extraordinary reviews. Though a section has raised their issues with the film’s politics, the majority seems to have bought it. Most of the rave reviews found online are a testimony to that.

Last day, actress Aiswarya Lekshmi took to her social media handle to pen down a long note in which she praised the entire cast and crew of ‘Nayattu’. She seems to have been deeply moved by the film as she called it a masterpiece that is thrilling, heartbreaking and ruthless. Talking about the performances, she lauded all the three leads — Nimisha, Kunchacko Boban and Joju George. On a lighter note, she even expressed her jealousy. Aishwarya also had heartfelt words of praise for the film’s scenarist Shahi Kabir, director Martin Prakkat, music director Vishnu Vijay and cinematographer Shyju Khalid.

The ‘Mayaandhi’ actress has written,

Just finished watching #Nayattu. What a film this is !!!!
I cannot fathom the amount of effort , thoughts, discussions, fights and creative energy that went into the making of this beauty! So original! So so so beautiful!
Shattered my heart to pieces.

Kunchacko Boban , Nimisha Sajayan ,Joju George❤️ Amazed by the amount of talent you all have . I’m in love with Praveen, Sunitha and Maniyan . It’s not easy to make the characters linger on with the viewers. You three are masters of it. I’m equal parts in awe and jealous. Every actor in this film is brilliant and irreplaceable! What casting ! What performances! ❤️❤️❤️

Shyju Khalid #VishnuVijay How do you both surprise every single time ! How , just how ?!
It was poetry literally! You had your own little stories happening by the side , it added to the Hunt , which resulted in a growing lump inside my throat,
Stirred so much emotions in me , that am penning down a mountain of thoughts this midnight with the ulterior motive that none misses this gem .

There is an overflow of emotions in me , #ShahiKabir , how you write stories that capture interpersonal dynamics, unfair system & its manipulations so accurately is beyond me. I loved Joseph and I love loveee Nayattu.
I have a “ what else could it have been “ session with myself after every film I watch , and with these two I dint want to change a thing! The ruthlessness of it all came crashing down at the end of the film , I still havnt moved from my couch . I so badly want justice for them even though the film ended a while ago ,
It wouldn’t exist if not for your words .

Martin Prakkat , I have known you to be a shy person , someone who disowns his work, has trouble accepting compliments , compulsive over thinker , but my humble request is don’t do any of that now, Stop and enjoy the love coming your way! Because this is a masterpiece and you are a magician!
How else could you conjure up #Nayattu , Thrilling heartbreaking and Ruthless!
I have read somewhere that cinema is important , because it gives you experiences that you can’t have on your own. I wish I had vocabulary so vast that I could adequately praise this movie i truly love for the emotions it evoked in me. Nayattu is what it is , because of you ❤️

Dearest Ronex chettan , Sameera chechi , Arjun Sethu , Hakeem Shajahan , Renjith chettan . You guys are always brilliant in everything you do , and nothing changed here as well !

ppl reading this , pls do watch #Nayattu on Netflix now, because I love it and I’m sure you will too.

Thuramukham teaser release date announced with a new poster

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Thuramukham teaser release date announced with a new poster

Thuramukham teaser release date announced with a new poster

The makers of ‘Thuramukham’ have announced that the film’s teaser will be our on May 13 at 11 AM. Apart from releasing in YouTube, the teaser will also out in Surya TV. A new poster featuring a mass-looking Nivin Pauly has also been shared.

Directed by Rajeev Ravi, ‘Thuramukham’ is a period film based on the historic protests against the inhuman ‘chappa’ system, that existed during the 1940s wherein copper coins were thrown at waiting workers in a primitive work guarantee scheme. It had resulted in police firing and killing of three workers in Mattancherry. Gopan Chidambaran has scripted the film based on his father KM Chidambaran’s play

‘Thuramukham’ also stars Joju George, Indrajith Sukumaran, Nimisha Sajayan, Poornima Indrajith, Manikandan Achari, Darshana Rajendran and Arjun Ashokan. Sukumar Thekkeppat of Mini Studio is producing the film. It was supposed to release last year itself but got delayed due to the pandemic. The makers had later announced May 13 as the release date but the second wave has once again spoilt the plans.

Superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty bid emotional farewell to Dennis Joseph

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty bid emotional farewell to Dennis Joseph

Superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty bid emotional farewell to Dennis Joseph

The passing away of veteran screenwriter and director Dennis Joseph has put the whole Malayalam film industry in a state of grief. The 64-year-old breathed his last following a cardiac arrest. Almost all the industry members, including seniors and youngsters, have shared their condolence messages in social media.

The Big Ms of Malayalam, Mohanlal and Mammootty, have written highly emotional farewell notes. It is worth a mention that it was their collaboration with Dennis that elevated them to the coveted superstar status. That gratitude and bond they share with Dennis is evident from their farewell notes.

Mohanlal shared a nostalgic photo of them together from their early days. The two have worked together in films like ‘Rajavinte Makan’, ‘Bhoomiyile Rajakkanamar’, ‘Gandharvam’, ‘No.20 Madras Mail’ etc. Dennis’ last film as a scenarist, ‘Geethanjali’ also had Mohanlal in it.

Mohanlal’s tribute reads,

As I write these lines for my beloved Dennis, it feels like memories are sprouting out of nowhere and stopping my hands. Dennis was the king of the world of screenwriting. I was lucky enough to give life to so many characters penned by him. Dennis hid everything behind a gentle smile and never expected anything in return. He is an unique genius who has gifted so much to Malayalam cinema ranging from racy stories, sweetness of romance, stirring emotional moments and the tears of pain. I can never say enough of my bond with Dennis. So I’m stopping halfway, with stumbling fingers.
Adieu Dennis!

Mammootty also shared a very close bond with Dennis Joseph. The latter’s first film as a scenarist, ‘Eeran Sandhya’ had Mammootty as one of the leads. Later, at a time when Mammootty’s career was declining, it was Dennis’ ‘New Delhi’ that turned fortunes earning him the superstar tag. Some of their most memorable films include ‘Nirakkoottu’, ‘Shyama’, ‘Sangham’, ‘Nair Saab’, ‘Kottayam Kunjachan’, ‘Kizhakkan Pathrose’ etc. Mammootty also played the lead in Dennis’ directorial debut ‘Manu Uncle’, which won the National and State awards for Best Children’s Film.

Mammootty has shared an emotional note, which reads,

I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Dennis Joseph. The brother-like friend who was with me in all my highs and lows is no more, and he will be remembered through all the films he wrote and directed. I wish you eternal peace.

Prithviraj hopes to see Kuruthi hitting theatres very soon

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Prithviraj hopes to see Kuruthi hitting theatres very soon

Prithviraj hopes to see Kuruthi hitting theatres very soon

Prithviraj’s ‘Kuruthi’ was supposed to hit screens this coming Thursday (May 13). However, things haven’t gone as per plans due to the pandemic second wave, which is wreaking havoc across the country. Prithviraj, who is also the film’s producer, has still pinned high hopes on it. According to him, the shoot was wrapped up in quick time and the whole film was edited online. Moreover, the entire post-production works apart from the sound mix just took less than a month. In a recent Facebook post, he has penned a note along with a location still. Like others across the world, he is also waiting for better times.

Prithviraj has written,

#KURUTHI was edited online..and unlike most online edits..this one was pretty much the final cut of the film. Jakes was working on the score as we shot..and the entire post production apart from the final Atmos mix of the film took less than a month. Back in the beginning of 2021, when we wrapped the film, we hoped it would hit theatres very soon. We are still waiting..as is the world around us..for better times.

Akhilesh Mohan
Jakes Bejoy

‘Kuruthi’ is directed by debutant Manu Warrier and scripted by Anish Pallyal. The film is said to be an intense action thriller. The film’s cast also includes Murali Gopy, Roshan Mathew, Shine Tom Chacko, Srindaa, Mamukkoya, Manikandan Rajan, ‘Thanneer Mathan Dhinangal’ fame Naslen, Navas Vallikkunnu and ‘Thatteem Mutteem’ fame Sagar Surya.

Malayalam screenwriter and director Dennis Joseph passes away

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Malayalam screenwriter and director Dennis Joseph passes away

Malayalam screenwriter and director Dennis Joseph passes away

Veteran Malayalam screenwriter and director Dennis Joseph passed away on Monday. The 64-year-old breathed his last by evening at a private hospital in Kottayam. He was hospitalized after suffering a cardiac arrest at home.

Dennis Joseph is one of the most celebrated screenwriters in the history of mainstream Malayalam cinema. It was his scripts and the powerful characters he sketched that elevated Mohanlal and Mammootty to superstar status through ‘Rajavinte Makan’ and ‘New Delhi’. He has penned several memorable films like ‘Nirakoottu’, ‘Kottayam Kunjachan’, ‘Nair Saab’, ‘Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar’, ‘No.20 Madras Mail’, ‘Aakashadhoothu’, ‘FIR’ etc.

Dennis Joseph has also directed five films. He made his directorial debut with the superhit film ‘Manu Uncle’, which also won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film and the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Children’s Film. His last outing as a screenwriter was the Priyadarshan directorial ‘Geethanjali’.

Dennis Joseph was eyeing to make a comeback with ‘Powerstar’, a big-scale action film starring Babu Antony as the lead. Omar Lulu was supposed to direct the film. Though the project was planned to begin last year itself, it got delayed due to the pandemic. There were also talks about the veteran planning to make a Mammootty film.

Dennis Joseph’s untimely passing away will definitely leave an irreparable void in Malayalam cinema.

Vishal 31 begins; Dimple Hayathi to play the female lead

Vignesh Madhu
-
0
Vishal 31 begins; Dimple Hayathi to play the female lead

Vishal 31 begins; Dimple Hayathi to play the female lead

Vishal’s new film directed by debutant Thu Pa Saravanan had begun recently with a customary pooja ceremony. The star announced the film by releasing a gripping teaser through his social media handle. It comes with the tagline, ‘Not a Common Man’.
Apparently, the film’s story is centred around common man who stands up against the system and urges people to support him in the fight. Vishal’s own banner Vishal Film Factory is producing the film.

Dimple Hayathi, who was last seen in Tamil in AL Vijay’s ‘Devi 2’ and is currently acting in the Telugu film ‘Khiladi’ alongside Ravi Teja, has been signed as the female lead. Popular voice artist Raveena Ravi also joined the cast recently. More details regarding the supporting cast members are awaited.

‘Vishal 31’ (tentative title) has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The technical team includes cinematographer Balasubramaniam, art director SS Murthi and editor NB Srikanth.

Photo Credits: Nikkhil Bareli

1...323324325...1,820Page 324 of 1,820

© Copyright 2026@onlookersmedia