Joseph Tamil remake: Watch the teaser of Visithiran here!
As reported earlier, Malayalam actor Joju George’s hit film ‘Joseph’ is getting remade in Tamil. M Padmakumar, who directed the original film in Malayalam, is helming the Tamil version as well. Producer-turned-actor RK Suresh is reprising the lead role played by Joju. On New Year’s Day, the makers have released the teaser online. It seems like a faithful remake with most scenes recreated as such.
‘Joseph’ tells the story of a retired policeman who unravels the mystery behind his ex-wife’s strange death. Joju George’s performance was widely praised and won him numerous accolades including the Kerala State award for Best Character Actor and a Special Jury Mention at the National level.
The Tamil version ‘Visithran’ has its screenplay adapted by John Mahendran, the director of Vijay’s ‘Sachien’. Poorna, Madhu Shalini, Ilavarasu, Marimuthu, Bagavathi Perumal and Anil Murali are part of the supporting cast. GV Prakash is handling the music department. Vetrivel Mahendran is the cinematographer. Multiple national-award winning filmmaker Bala is producing the film.
Kurup set to be released in 5 languages; New Year special poster out
On New Year’s Day, the makers of ‘Kurup’ have shared a new poster online. It features Dulquer Salmaan and Sobhita Dhulipala. Confirming that the film will be released in multiple languages, the poster has been shared in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada. Along with the poster, Dulquer also added a note which reads,
Happy happy new year to all you lovely people from the entire team of Kurup Movie. Releasing across languages and telling the story of India’s longest wanted fugitive, this is a movie I am hoping all of you will get to watch in the theaters. Here’s to a brighter and more promising 2021.
#HappyNewYear #KurupMovie
Touted to be the biggest film in Dulquer’s career, ‘Kurup’ had massive hype right from the time of its announcement. Srinath Rajendran is helming the film which is based on India’s most wanted fugitive, Sukumara Kurup. Its story is penned by Jithin K Jose and screenplay written jointly by KS Aravind and Daniel Sayooj Nair.
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While Dulquer plays Kurup’s role, Indrajith Sukumaran essays the part of the investigating police officer. Tovino Thomas, Sunny Wayne, Shine Tom Chacko, Vijayaraghavan, Surabhi Lekshmi and many others are part of the supporting cast. On the technical front, cinematographer Nimish Ravi, music director Sushin Shyam, art director Vinesh Bangalan and editor Vivek Harshan form the core team. Dulquer’s Wayfarer Films is producing the film along with M Star Entertainment.
Drishyam 2 teaser out; Set for direct OTT release!
As informed earlier, the makers of ‘Drishyam 2 have released the teaser on New Year’s Day. The video got released exactly at 00:00 on January 1. It has also been announced that the film will be getting a direct release in Amazon Prime Video. This has come as a big surprise as most fans and cinephiles were eagerly looking forward to watch the film in theatres. Due to the pandemic, the Kerala government has still not taken a call regarding the reopening of theatres. This must have forced the makers of ‘Drishyam 2’ to opt for a direct OTT release.
‘Drishyam 2’ is the sequel to the record-breaking blockbuster that got released in 2013. Jeethu Joseph, who wrote and directed that film, is helming this one as well. According to the director, this upcoming film will be an intense emotional drama. The 1-minute long teaser is also smartly cut without revealing any plot details.
Along with Mohanlal, actors like Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Siddique, Asha Sharath, Aneesh Menon and Esther Anil are also reprising their roles from the first part. Murali Gopy, Ganesh Kumar, Sai Kumar and Anjali Nair are the some of the new additions to the cast. Antony Perumbavoor is producing the film under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.
Dulquer Salmaan-Rosshan Andrrews film to start rolling next month
Dulquer Salmaan is teaming up with director Rosshan Andrrews for a new cop film. The makers are planning to start shooting by the end of January. Pre-production works including location scouting have been underway for the past couple of months. Dulquer’s own production house Wayfarer Films is producing the film.
Bobby-Sanjay is scripting the film, which is rumoured to be titled as ‘Salute’. Though Dulquer had appeared as a cop briefly in ‘Vikramadithyan’, this is first time he is playing a full-fledged police officer’s role. So expectations are high among the fans.
Moreover, Roshan Andrrews-Bobby Sanjay combo’s last cop film ‘Mumbai Police’ was an acclaimed work that broke multiple stereotypes. Naturally, cinephiles are expecting this Dulquer film also to be different from the usual cop flicks.
Dulquer meanwhile has finished shooting for his Tamil film ‘Hey Sinamika’. Dance choreographer Brinda is making her directorial debut with this film, which is touted to be a rom-com. Aditi Rao Hydari and Kajal Aggarwal also star in it.
As ‘Master’ gears up for a grand theatrical release, the makers have released some new posters and stills online. It is a New Year gift for Vijay fans who have been patiently waiting for the film’s release for the last several months. As confirmed by the makers, ‘Master’ is getting a pan-India release. While the original Tamil and Telugu versions will be out on January 13, the dubbed Hindi version will be released on January 14.
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Since ‘Master’ is the first major release in South Indian cinema in almost 8 months, theatre owners, distributors and other industry insiders have pinned high hopes. The film’s release is expected to be a big booster for the industry commercially. Apart from the fans, general audience are also likely to be back to theatres.
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‘Master’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj has Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi playing the leads. Malavika Mohanan, Andrea Jeremiah, Mahendran, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Arjun Das, Gouri Kishan and many others are part of the supporting cast. Anirudh is composing the film’s music. Xavier Britto is producing the film under the banner of XB Pictures.
Kannada star Shreyas Manju joins Omar Lulu’s Powerstar
Omar Lulu’s new film ‘Powerstar’ has got a new addition to the cast. Kannada star Shreyas Manju will be playing a major role in it. He is the son of noted Kannada producer K Manju and made his debut with the action flick, ‘Padde Huli’. He is also part of Malayalam director VK Prakash’s new Kannada film, ‘Vishnu Priya’, co-starring Priya Varrier.
‘Powerstar’ is scripted by veteran Dennis Joseph, who making a comeback after a long gap. It is planned as a complete action-packed entertainer with the story centred around drug deals. The film is set to be released in both Malayalam and Kannada. The makers are planning to cast more Kannada actors in the film.
Babu Antony plays the lead role in the film that also stars Riyaz Khan, Baburaj, Abu Salim in major roles. Hollywood actor Louis Mandylor and Robert Parham, a retired American kickboxer is also part of the film. Ratheesh Anedath is producing it under the banner of Virtual Films.
Rajisha Vijayan’s Kho Kho censored with U certificate
Rajisha Vijayan’s new film ‘Kho Kho’ has been censored with a clean U certificate. The film is written and directed by Rahul Riji Nair of ‘Ottamuri Velicham’ fame. The makers have announced that the film will only be releasing in theatres. This sports based flick has Rajisha playing a Kho Kho player. It is a traditional Indian sport, which is also played across South Asia and has a strong presence in South Africa and England.
Rajisha essays a character named Maria Francis. A bunch of original Kho Kho players are also part of the cast. The film is apparently set in two timelines and Rajisha will be seen both as a player and a coach. It is her second film as a sports person after last year’s ‘Finals’, in which she played a cyclist.
‘Kho Kho’ has cinematography by Tobin Thomas of ‘Stand Up’ fame and music by Sidhartha Pradeep. Editor-turned-filmmaker Appu Bhattathiri is the post-production supervisor and edits are being done by Christy Sebastian. The film is being produced under the banner of First Print Studios.
2020 has been a woeful year in general and it was no different for the entertainment industry. Due to the pandemic, film shootings across the world came to a standstill for several months before gradually getting back on feet towards the end of the year. In Indian cinema, Malayalam industry was among the worst as only very few films found its way to the audience through OTTs. It was so bad that after March, only five mainstream films got released. Despite all that, we still got to see sparks of some stellar performances.
Here, we have managed to put together a list of five best female actors of 2020.
1. Darshana Rajendran
Darshana Rajendran
Arguably, the best performance of the year came from young Darshana Rajendran. In Mahesh Narayanan’s ambitious attempt, ‘CU Soon’, which is a screen-film, the entire narrative unfolds through computer and mobile screens. Essaying a highly complex role, the actress appeared extremely convincing. The film has multiple close up shots of Darshana explaining her character’s traumatic situation and her performance can easily move one to tears. The fact that she managed to stand out best in a film starring Fahadh Faasil itself tells a lot.
2. Grace Antony
Grace Antony
Zakariya’s ‘Halal Love Story’ was film that evoked polar reviews with many calling out the film’s problematic politics. However, one thing that everyone unanimously agreed upon was Grace Antony’s performance. The film has Grace essaying the role of an ordinary Muslim homemaker who tries her hand in acting only because her husband is an acting aspirant. As a reluctant but talented actor, Grace is effortless as she pulls off the character’s two shades with ease.
3. Gowri Nandha
Gowri Nandha
‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’ is the story of a riveting clash of two men’s egos. Even as the focus is mostly on Ayyappan and Koshi, Kannamma is a well-written character and she has some of the film’s best dialogues. As a forthright and unapologetic Adivasi woman, Gowri Nandha delivers a raw performance that will remain etched in memories for a long time. Standing strong against stars like Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon, the young actress holds her ground firmly. Credits to late Sachy also for this brilliant casting.
4. Leona Lishoy
Leona Lishoy
Leona in ‘Anveshanam’ is a pregnant lady police officer investigating a case of possible child abuse. The actress gets her body language spot on as she ensures the character’s physical limitations doesn’t affect her efficiency in solving the crime. Leona, with her expressive eyes, delivers a finely measured performance. Her expressions each time she finds a clue or cracks a crucial information are commendable and is a testament to the talent that she is.
5. Urvashi
Urvashi
While 2020 was an awful year for most people, Urvashi’s case was different. It was the veteran’s best year in a long time as she displayed her versatility with fabulous performances in Tamil films, ‘Ilamai Idho Idho (a segment in the Amazon anthology ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai’), ‘Soorarai Pottru’ and ‘Mookkuthi Amman’. In Malayalam, the actress stole the show with a barely 10-minute appearance in ‘Varane Avashyamund’. In a film starring Shobhana, Suresh Gopi, Dulquer Salmaan and Kalyani Priyadarshan, Urvashi walked away as the winner. Worth a mention is that one particular restaurant sequence with Kalyani. Urvashi just showed why she is one of the finest actors we have today.
Master release is a great news for cinema lovers; Nothing like a theatre experience, tweets Dhanush
After months of waiting, Vijay’s ‘Master’ is finally having its theatrical release in January. While the original Tamil and Telugu versions will be out on January 13, the dubbed Hindi version will be released on January 14. It is the first major theatrical release in South Indian cinema in almost 8 months. Theatre owners, distributors and other industry insiders have pinned high hopes as the film’s release is expected to be a big booster for the industry commercially.
Recently, actor Dhanush tweeted that he ‘Master’ releasing in theatres is great news for cinema lovers. He has tweeted,
Vijay sir’s Master releases on Jan 13th. It’s great news for cinema lovers and I hope watching movies with friends and family helps to thrive the theatre culture once again. Nothing like a theatre experience. Please take all the safety precautions and watch the film in theatres.
‘Master’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj has Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi playing the lead roles. Malavika Mohanan, Andrea Jeremiah, Mahendran, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Arjun Das, Gouri Kishan and many others are part of the supporting cast. Anirudh is composing the film’s music.
Rashmika Mandanna to star alongside Amitabh Bachchan
Popular South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna, noted for her roles in films like ‘Kirik Party’, ‘Geeta Govindam and ‘Dear Comrade’, is all set to enter the world of Bollywood. She has already bagged back to back projects in Hindi. She is making her B-Town debut with ‘Mission Majnu’ starring Sidharth Malhotra in lead. Directed by Shantanu Bagchi, it is an action-film set in the 70s and will have Sidharth Malhotra playing a RAW agent.
Rashmika has next signed a film with director Vikas Bahl. The 24-year-old actress will be acting alongside superstar Amitabh Bachchan in this film. As per trustworthy reports, the film has been titled as ‘Deadly’ and it will revolve around the protagonist’s journey of self-discovery with undertones of humour. It is a slice-of-life comedy film that explores a father-daughter story.
The film is produced by Ekta Kapoor and Reliance Entertainment. The makers are to planning to begin shoot in March 2021.
