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Watch: Marakkar new teaser is all about grandeur!

Vignesh Madhu
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Watch: Marakkar new teaser is all about grandeur!

Watch: Marakkar new teaser is all about grandeur!

A new teaser of ‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’ has been found online. It is an extended version of the earlier released online that gives glimpses of a visual spectacle. As assured by director Priyadarshan, Marakkar looks like one of the most technically perfect films to have ever been made in this country. ‘Marakkar’ has been a dream project for Mohanlal and Priyadarshan and it looks they have left no stone unturned to make it as grand as possible.

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The film which is based on the life of Kunjali Marakkar IV has Mohanlal in the titular role. The huge star cast also includes Suniel Shetty, Arjun Sarja, Pranav Mohanlal, Prabhu, Keerthy Suresh, Manju Warrier, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Ashok Selvan, Mukesh, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Fazil, Siddique, Baburaj, Nedumudi Venu, Hareesh Peradi, Nandu, Innocent, Mammukoya, Ganesh Kumar, Suresh Kumar and many others. Several foreign actors are also playing important roles in the film.

Aashirvad Cinemas, Confident Group and Moonshot Entertainment are jointly producing ‘Marakkar’. Cinephiles across the world are eagerly waiting for the movie’s release on March 26. It is slated for release in multiple languages in around 5000 theatres worldwide.

The Priest and Kurup to clash at the box office!!

Vignesh Madhu
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The Priest and Kurup to clash at the box office!!

The Priest and Kurup to clash at the box office!!

This Eid, Kerala box office might witness a huge clash between the father-son duo of Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan. It is heard that both their films ‘The Priest’ and ‘Kurup’ are eyeing to release during the Eid season in May. Both the films have pretty high expectations, so chances are high for the makers to avert a clash. While ‘Kurup’ is produced by Dulquer Salmaan himself, ‘The Priest’ is backed by Anto Joseph and B Unnikrishnan.

‘Kurup’ directed by ‘Second Show’ fame Srinath Rajendran is based on the life of the infamous criminal, Sukumara Kurup. Along with Dulquer, the film’s star-studded cast includes Indrajith Sukumaran, Sobhita Dhulipala, Tovino Thomas, Sunny Wayne, Shine Tom Chacko and many others. After months of shooting in various locations across India and in the Gulf region, the team called it a wrap only recently. They have a solid three-month gap to indulge in the post-production and promotion works.

‘The Priest’ is directed by debutant Jofin T Chacko. Interestingly, the film got materialized after some sudden developments. Mammootty already had signed for other projects, but he accommodated immediate dates after being impressed by the script. It is said to be a dark thriller with a horror element in it. Manju Warrier, Nikhila Vimal, Sreenath Bhasi, Saniya Iyappan, Ameya Mathew, Venkitesh and many others are part of the cast. Shoot is still progressing and the makers are expected to give more updates after its completion.

Sobhita Dhulipala pens a note of gratitude after Kurup wrap up!

Vignesh Madhu
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Sobhita Dhulipala pens a note of gratitude after Kurup wrap up!

Sobhita Dhulipala pens a note of gratitude after Kurup wrap up!

Dulquer Salmaan’s ambitious film ‘Kurup’ got wrapped up recently. The Srinath Rajendran directorial which is based on the life of Kerala’s infamous criminal, Sukumara Kurup. The team shoot for the film over multiple schedules in Kerala, various parts of North India, Mangalore and in Dubai. After wrapping up shoot, Bollywood actress Sobhita Dhulipala, who is playing a crucial role in the film penned a long note on her social media handle. According to her, it was a very intimate experience that caused a growth spurt in her, both emotionally as creatively.

Sobhita has written,

It’s a wrap on #Kurup, my first full-fledged Malayalam film that is eccentric and endearing at once.
As I type this, it occurs to me that this is the first ‘wrap post’ I’m documenting so I’ll just do it here online.
This film is special for it’s obvious reasons like the astute direction by happy hippie Srinath aided by prodigies Nimish, Benglan, Praveen, the most wonderful, buoyant co-actor Dulquer Salmaan and the rest of the lovely team (love you most Sweety Chechi). What makes my experience intimate is that it caused/coincided with – perhaps unknowingly, a growth spurt in me as much emotionally as creatively.
I have had distinct landmark moments in my life that have been character building. This is one such affair.
Immense beauty, learning and joy in my heart as we call it a wrap on #Kurup.
Cheers to cultural diversity,
cheers to the truth of imagination,
cheers to courage that stays consistent.

Sobhita made her acting debut in 2016 with the Anurag Kashyap film ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’. She later played notable roles in films like ‘Kaalakaandi’, ‘Chef’ and ‘Goodachari’. It was the Amazon Prime orginal series ‘Made In Heaven’ that established her as an actor with solid potential. ‘Kurup’ is actually Sobhita’s second Malayalam film. Her Malayalam debut was ‘Moothon’, in which she played the role of a sex worker.

Ayyappanum Koshiyum storms past the 30 crore mark!

Vignesh Madhu
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Ayyappanum Koshiyum storms past the 30 crore mark!

Ayyappanum Koshiyum storms past the 30 crore mark!

Prithviraj-Biju Menon starrer ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’ continues to be rock steady at the box office. As per latest collection reports, the film has zoomed past the Rs 30 crore mark. From Kerala alone, the film has grossed over Rs 24 crore while the collections in the Gulf region, amount up to Rs 9.30 crore. The film is now inching close to the Rs 50 crore mark, which will indeed be a huge feat.

Written and directed by Sachy, ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’ stars Biju Menon and Prithviraj in the titular roles. The film has been received well by the critics as well as the commoners. It is the performance of the two lead actors, Prithviraj and Biju Menon, that is the film’s backbone

‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’ primarily revolves around the conflict between Ayyappan Nair, a soon-to-retire policeman and Koshy Kurian, a retired havildar. Though the plot might sound very thin, it is an intricately woven tale of revenge with a lot of important socio-political issues addressed.

Official: Thalaivar 168 titled as Annaatthe

Vignesh Madhu
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Official: Thalaivar 168 titled as Annaatthe

Official: Thalaivar 168 titled as Annaatthe

The makers of Rajinikanth’s new film has given a surprise update. The film which was tentatively titled as ‘Thalaivar 168’ has now got an official title – ‘Annaathe’. Sun Pictures tweeted the title just a while back through their Twitter handle. Written and directed by Siva, this film is touted to be a rural-based mass entertainer.

Along with Rajinikanth, the film also has four heroines as part of the cast. Veterans Meena and Khushbu were the first to join the team. Later, Keerthy Suresh’s name got announced. Nayanthara was the most recent to join the team. She is playing a lawyer’s role in the film. While it is still not known who plays Rajinikanth’s pair, we hear that all four of them will have strong characters to play.

‘Annatthe’ is expected to be an out and out entertainer on the lines of director Siva’s last film, ‘Viswasam’, which was a huge blockbuster. Even the technical team of ‘Viswasam’ comprising of DOP Vetri, music director Imman and editor Ruben have been retained as such. Actors like Prakash Raj, Soori and Sathish are also part of the supporting cast.

Mohanlal has an aura similar to heroic figures like Marakkar or Velu Thampi Dalawa: Priyadarshan

Vignesh Madhu
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Mohanlal has an aura similar to heroic figures like Marakkar or Velu Thampi Dalawa: Priyadarshan

Mohanlal has an aura similar to heroic figures like Marakkar or Velu Thampi Dalawa: Priyadarshan

Malayalam cinema’s most successful actor-director combo, Priyadarshan and Mohanlal are coming next with what is the biggest film to have ever been made in the industry. ‘Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham’ has been a dream that they both have been seeing for the last twenty years and it is finally coming alive on March 26. The duo have worked together in over 40 films and have delivered several memorable works.

Even after all these years, they both are in complete awe of each other. In a recent interview to TOI, Priyadarshan was all praise of Mohanlal’s enthusiasm and self-confidence. He even added that Mohanlal has an aura similar to heroic figures like Kunjali Marakkar or Velu Thampi Dalawa.

Priyadarshan is quoted saying, “Heroic figures like Marakkar or Velu Thampi Dalawa had this aura about them and Lal has that. After putting on the get-up of Marakkar, many said he looked like Jesus. But the most important aspect is his enthusiasm to do such a role. Most people would ask themselves if they can pull it off, but he doesn’t doubt himself.”

According to Priyadarshan, that ‘Marakkar’ will be the most perfect film using VFX to be made in India. It is being made on a huge budget of around 100 crores with actors from various languages. Suniel Shetty, Arjun Sarja, Keerthy Suresh, Pranav Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Siddique, Ashok Selvan, Prabhu, Mukesh and Suhasini Mani Ratnam are some of the big names in the cast.

Aashiq Abu’s next with Soubin Shahir and Rima Kallingal to begin soon!

Vignesh Madhu
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Aashiq Abu’s next with Soubin Shahir and Rima Kallingal to begin soon!

Aashiq Abu’s next with Soubin Shahir and Rima Kallingal to begin soon!

After the success of ‘Virus’, Aashiq Abu is set to team up with Soubin Shahir next. The director’s better half Rima Kallingal will be seen as the female lead. She is also producing the film, which is scripted by Muhsin Parari, who had earlier co-written ‘Virus’ and ‘Sudani From Nigeria’. The makers are planning to start shooting very shortly.

Earlier, it was widely reported that Aashiq Abu and Unni R would be teaming up for a fantasy film about a ‘gandharvan’. Soubin Shahir was supposed to play the lead in it. But since then, there has no been further updates about the project. It now remains to be seen if Aashiq Abu is making the same film with Muhsin Parari as the script writer or has he dropped it.

Muhsin and Aashiq Abu share a good rapport. They had worked together in ‘Virus’. Aashiq is also producing ‘Halal Love Story’, which is co-written by Muhsin. The latter had also announced that he would be directing a film titled ‘Thallumala’ with Tovino and Soubin in the leads. Aashiq Abu was supposed to produce that film but it didn’t happen due to various reasons. ‘Anjaam Pathiraa’ producer Ashiq Usman is producing the film now with Tovino and Sharafudheen in the leads. Khalid Rahman has taken over from Muhsin to direct it. Muhsin is still a part of the project along with ‘Thamaasha’ director ‘Ashraf Hamza’ as the other writer.

Barroz shoot will begin this coming June, confirms Mohanlal

Vignesh Madhu
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Barroz shoot will begin this coming June, confirms Mohanlal

Barroz shoot will begin this coming June, confirms Mohanlal

It has been a year since Mohanlal made the surprise announcement about his directorial debut, ‘Barroz’. Though the film was supposed to begin last month itself, due to various reasons, it got delayed. Mohanlal has now confirmed that shoot will begin by June end this year. Goa and Kerala will be the main locations. The makers have also erected huge sets in Navodaya Studio in Kochi to shoot major portions.

‘Barroz’ is scripted by Jijo Punnoose, the visionary filmmaker who made India’s first 3D film ‘My Dear Kuttichathan’. It is the story of Barroz, a mythical figure who was the gaurdian of Vasco da Gama’s valuable treasures for 400 years.

In Mohanlal’s own words, Barroz is set against the backdrop of the maritime history of Portugal, Spain, India and Africa. It is about the shared heritage that we inherited from our ancestors. The story is basically centred around his character, Barroz, who protects the treasure of Vasco Da Gama until his true heir comes back to guard it. Since it is a global story, the film’s cast mostly comprises of foreign actors.

Mohanlal is playing the titular character of Barroz in the film. The female lead’s part will be played a 13-year-old child artist named Shayla McCaffrey. Spanish actor Rafael Amargo will be essaying Vasco Da Gama’s part in ‘Barroz’. Award-winning actress Paz Vega has also been signed to essay a prominent role.

Antony Perumbavoor is producing ‘Barroz’ under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. KU Mohanan is the cinematographer and 13-year-old child prodigy Lydian Nadhaswaram will be composing music for the film.

Vishal to direct Thupparivalan 2 after Mysskin walks out

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Vishal to direct Thupparivalan 2 after Mysskin walks out

Vishal to direct Thupparivalan 2 after Mysskin walks out

We had earlier reported about director Mysskin helming a sequel for his 2017 detective-thriller film ‘Thupparivalan’. Vishal is once again reprising the lead role of detective Kaniyan Poongundran. He is also producing the film under his banner Vishal Film Factory. The team had been shooting in UK for the last few months but there arouse tension within the camp after budget shot up.

It is reported that Vishal and Mysskin have now had a fall out resulting in the latter walking out of the project. While shooting in London, the team had faced several obstacles related to acquiring permissions to shoot. By then, budget had increased beyond their expectations. Mysskin has now demanded Rs 40 crores more than the initially planned budget for the next schedule, which hasn’t gone down well with Vishal.

A recent discussion between the two ended in Mysskin opting out of ‘Thupparivalan 2’. It is being widely reported that Vishal will be directing the remaining portions of the film. When asked about the fallout over budget, Mysskin’s response to Times of India was hilariously sarcastic.

He is quoted saying, “No, I didn’t ask for 40 crores. I’ve asked 400 crores. I have finished 50 per cent of the film in 100 crore. I have asked for another 100 crores for the rest of the film. For the climax portion alone, which will feature a scene of Vishal jumping from a satellite, I want an additional 100 crores. So yes, I have asked for 400 crores.”

Official: Varane Avashyamund crosses the Rs 25 crore mark

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Official: Varane Avashyamund crosses the Rs 25 crore mark

Official: Varane Avashyamund crosses the Rs 25 crore mark

After just three weeks of its release, the makers of ‘Varane Avashyamund’ have officially announced that the film has breached the Rs 25 crore mark from its worldwide collections. It Dulquer Salmaan’s is maiden production venture and the star is quite thrilled with the success.

‘Varane Avashyamund’ had a lot of expectations prior to its release. Its dream star cast comprising of Suresh Gopi, Shobana, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Dulquer Salmaan is the prime reason. The fact that it was also Sathyan Anthikad’s son Anoop Sathyan’s directorial debut also added to the expectations.

‘Varane Avashyamund’ is a simple feel-good entertainer that revolves around relationships. It is basically story of a single mother and a daughter. The conflict arouses when the mother gets into a relationship with her new neighbor. The film talks about love and the importance of a companion in life. With the response that the film has been getting since its release, it is safe that the makers have managed to please majority of the theatre-growing crowd, which includes youth audience as well as the families.

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