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Dulquer Salmaan will make a mark at the national level with my next film, says Joy Mathew

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Dulquer Salmaan will make a mark at the national level with my next film, says Joy Mathew

Dulquer Salmaan will make a mark at the national level with my next film, says Joy Mathew

As reported by us earlier, Joy Mathew’s next directorial venture will have Dulquer Salmaan in the lead. Said to be a political thriller, the film is scheduled to go on floors in January. The star’s own banner Wayfarer Films will be associated with the production. Pre-production works are still progressing and Joy Mathew has so far got Rengaanath Ravee as the sound designer and Shameer Muhammed as the editor.

In a recent chat with Kerala Kaumudi, Joy Mathew revealed that the film will have Dulquer Salmaan treading an entirely new terrain. Though the director is aware that it is a claim made by every other filmmaker, he still assures that it is a character completely in contrast to Dulquer’s usual roles. He firmly believes that Dulquer will make a mark at the national level with this film. There are also talks about the actor playing a politician’s role in the film but it is yet to be confirmed.

It must be noted that Joy Mathew’s directorial debut ‘Shutter’ was a widely acclaimed film that got screened at several international film festivals. It was also remade in six Indian languages. The film showcased the moral hypocrisies in Kerala’s patriarchal society. He followed it by scripting a similar themed ‘Uncle’, that had Mammootty in the lead. The film directed by Gireesh Damodar had won the Kerala State Award for Best Story.

So expectations will be high on his new film with Dulquer Salmaan. Its official announcement with entire details including the title, cast and crew is expected to be made very soon.

Mamangam to be the biggest ever release for a Malayalam film; 400 screens in Kerala alone!

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Mamangam to be the biggest ever release for a Malayalam film; 400 screens in Kerala alone!

Mamangam to be the biggest ever release for a Malayalam film; 400 screens in Kerala alone!

After postponing the release date from November 21, the makers of ‘Mamangam’ are now working round the clock to ensure post-production works are finished in time. The film has been rescheduled to hit screens on December 12. Expectations are sky-high on the film majorly due to the huge scale at which it is being made. The makers are planning it as the biggest ever release for a Malayalam film.

Buzz is that over 400 screens are being charted in Kerala alone, which includes the major centres in the state. In that case, a record-breaking opening is definitely on the cards. Apart from the Malayalam version, the dubbed Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions will also be releasing simultaneously on the same day.

‘Mamangam’ directed by M Padmakumar is an epic film made on a massive budget. As per the makers, it is a historic film with almost 80% of it being inspired from real events. It is based on the religious festival, Mamangam, that took place every 12 years in a place called Thirunavaya, on the banks of Bharathapuzha, for over 280 years. Mammootty and Unni Mukundan play fearless warriors in the film. Child actor Achuthan plays another major role.

The cast also includes Kaniha, Anu Sithara, Prachi Tehlan, Siddique, Sudev Nair, Tarun Arora, Suresh Krishna, Manikuttan, Manikandan, Ineya and Sudheer Sukumaran. The film also boasts of a strong technical crew comprising of State award winning cinematographer Manoj Pillai, veteran music director M Jayachandran and art director Mohandas. Bollywood-based composer Sanchit Balhara is handling the background score.

Venu Kunnappilly of Kavya Films is producing this big budget film.

16 Malayali actors among Indian cinema’s 100 greatest performances of the decade!

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16 Malayali actors among Indian cinema’s 100 greatest performances of the decade!

16 Malayali actors among Indian cinema’s 100 greatest performances of the decade!

Popular entertainment website Film Companion pulled off a near impossible task by compiling the 100 greatest performances in Indian cinema this decade. The list was created by top critics like Baradwaj Rangan, Vishal Menon, Anupama Chopra, Rahul Desai, Mohini Chaudhuri, Sankhayan Ghosh, Ganesh Matkari, Karthik Keramalu and Sankeertana Dantuluri.

The list consists of greatest performances from all Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi. From Malayalam cinema, 16 actors made it to the list. Interestingly, Nivin Pauly and Fahadh Faasil are the only Malayali actors who have two of their performances in the list.

1. Salim Kumar (Adaminte Makan Abu)
2. Sajitha Madathil (Shutter)
3. Thilakan (Usthad Hotel)
4. Hareesh Peradi (Left Right Left)
5. Mohanlal (Drishyam)
6. Prithviraj (Mumbai Police)
7. Jayasurya (Iyobinte Pusthakam)
8. Mammootty (Munnariyippu)
9. Nivin Pauly (Premam and Moothon)
10. Fahadh Faasil (Maheshinte Prathikaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum)
11. Suraj Venjaramoodu (Action Hero Biju)
12. Vinayakan (Kammattipaadam)
13. Aishwarya Lekshmi (Maayanadhi)
14. Parvathy (Uyare)
15. Joju George (Joseph)
16. Soubin Shahir (Kumbalangi Nights)

Apart from Nivin and Fahadh, Tabu (Andhadhun, Haider), Irrfan Khan (Paan Singh Tomar, Lunchbox), Dhanush (Raanjhanaa, Mariyaan), Manoj Bajpai (Gangs of Wasseypur, Aligarh) & Vijay Sethupathi (Super Deluxe, Aandavan Kaattalai) also found their names twice in the list.

Kamal Haasan (Papanasam), Shah Rukh Khan (Fan), Aamir Khan (PK), Suriya (24), Amala Paul (Aadai), Keerthy Suresh (Mahanati), Sai Pallavi (Fidaa), Vidya Balan (The Dirty Picture), Nithya Menen (OK Kanmani), Karthi (Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru), Arjun Sarja (Kadal), Madhavan (Vikram Vedha), Rakshit Shetty (Ulidavaru Kandanthe), Bobby Simha (Jigarthanda), Ranbir Kapoor (Rockstar), Vicky Kaushal (Masaan), Ayushmann Khuranna (Andhadhun), Ranveer Singh (Bajirao Mastani), Alia Bhatt (Highway), Deepika Padukone (Piku) Kangana Ranaut (Tanu Weds Manu Returns), Vijay Deverakonda (Arjun Reddy) and Nani (Jersey) are some of the other popular stars in the list.

Prathi Poovankozhi is not based on Unni R’s novel: Rosshan Andrrews

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Prathi Poovankozhi is not based on Unni R’s novel: Rosshan Andrrews

Prathi Poovankozhi is not based on Unni R’s novel: Rosshan Andrrews

The first look poster of Manju Warrier’s new film ‘Prathi Poovankozhi’ was released online last day. Unni R has scripted the film and is directed by Rosshan Andrrews. While the film was believed to be an adaptation of Unni R’s novel of the same name, director Rosshan has clarified that it is an entirely different film.

Last day, the director took to his social media handle to clear all the confusions regarding ‘Prathi Poovankozhi’. It was when Rosshan and Unni R were were working on the script of another film, ‘Pirates of Diego Garcia’, that the writer narrated this new story. Rosshan was impressed by it and wanted to make a film out of it. His wife also persuaded him to do the project immediately.

When he felt that ‘Prathi Poovankozhi’ would be an ideal title for the film, Unni was sightly hesitant as he did not want the audience to be mislead. So Rosshan had promised that he would inform prior to release itself that the film has nothing to do with the novel.

‘Prathi Poovankozhi’ has Manju Warrier and Ansuree essaying the roles of sales girls working in a textile outlet. Rosshan Andrrews is also making his acting debut by playing a negative role in the film. ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ fame Grace Antony, Saiju Kurup, Alencier Ley Lopez and ‘Marimayam’ Sreekumar are also part of the cast. G Balamurugan is the DOP and Gopi Sunder is handling the music department.

‘Prathi Poovankozhi’ is being produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sri Gokulam Films. The film is slated to hit screens on December 20.

Oru Njayarazhcha: Watch the trailer of Shyamaprasad’s award-winning film

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Oru Njayarazhcha: Watch the trailer of Shyamaprasad’s award-winning film

Oru Njayarazhcha: Watch the trailer of Shyamaprasad’s award-winning film!

Ace filmmaker Shyamaprasad’s new film ‘Oru Njayarazhcha’ aka ‘A Sunday’ is gearing up for release. The film is slated to hit screens on November 29 and its trailer has just been released online. From the trailer, the film looks like a typical Shyamaprasad film with a relevant story and some very poignant moments. According to the director, it is a film about gender equality, freedom, sexuality told from the perspective of two young couples.

‘Oru Njayarazhcha’ first caught attention when it won three awards at the Kerala State level. The film bagged the awards for best director, best editor and best second film. It is also selected for screening at the 24th edition of Indian International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).

A bunch of newcomers are part of the film’s cast and crew. Murali Chand, Megha Thomas, Dr Satheesh, Sally Varma and Rakesh Varma play the major roles. Cinematography is done by Manoj Varma, edits by Aravind Manmadhan and music by Shyamaprasad himself. Sarat Chandran is producing the film.

Valimai: Ajith sports a new look for his next film!

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Valimai: Ajith sports a new look for his next film!

Valimai: Ajith sports a new look for his next film!

As reported by us earlier, Ajith’s next film is titled as ‘Valimai’. After the success of ‘Nerkonda Paaravai’, the trio of Ajith, director H Vinoth and producer Boney Kapoor are teaming up once again. ‘Valimai’ is touted to be an action thriller made on a big budget. There are rumours about Ajith playing a cop in it but there is still no confirmation regarding it.

Recently, the actor was spotted sporting with a closely cropped salt and pepper hairstyle and handlebar moustache. The photo has gone viral and many believe it to be the star’s new look for ‘Valimai’. Shoot for the film is scheduled to begin next month. It has been planned to be shot extensively in foreign countries.

Yuvan Shankar Raja will be composing the music and Nirav Shah will be handling the cinematography. There are rumours about Bollywood stars Janhvi Kapoor and Ajay Devgn also being a part of the film. An official word regarding the full cast is still awaited.

Harisree Ashokan to play the lead in Jayaraj’s Hasyam

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Harisree Ashokan to play the lead in Jayaraj’s Hasyam

Harisree Ashokan to play the lead in Jayaraj’s Hasyam

Veteran director Jayaraj has started works on the latest film in his Navarasa series. Titled as ‘Hasyam’, the film has Harisree Ashokan in the lead. Child artist Eric Anil is also there in an important role. Vinod Ilampally is cranking the camera. Shoot is currently progressing in Kottayam. More details regarding the project is expected to be officially announced soon.

Over the last few years, director Jayaraj has been working almost non-stop. He recently made a film titled ‘Backpack’ with Kalidas Jayaram in the lead. ‘Hasyam’ is his eighth film in the Navarasa series. ‘Shantham’, ‘Karunam’, ‘Bhibatsa’, ‘Veeram’, ‘Bhayanakam’ and ‘Roudram’ are his other films in the series. Among them, the last two ones ‘Bhayanakam’ and ‘Roudram’ had won widespread acclaim. ‘Bhanayakam’ won him National awards for Best Direction and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Jayaraj is also planning a sequel to his 1992 hit film ‘Johny Walker’. The Mammootty starrer was a trendsetter in the 90s that got noted for its unique style of filmmaking and also emerged as a big hit at the box office. After nearly three decades, the director is planning to make the sequel with a new generation star. Talks are already on and official word is awaited.

Driving Licence has a beautiful script about a superstar and his fan: Prithviraj

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Driving Licence has a beautiful script about a superstar and his fan: Prithviraj

Driving Licence has a beautiful script about a superstar and his fan: Prithviraj

Prithviraj’s next film to hit screens is ‘Driving Licence’. The Jean Paul Lal directorial is scheduled as a Christmas release on December 20. Scripted by Sachi, the film is about a superstar and his fan. Prithviraj plays a cine star and Suraj Venjaramoodu essays the role of a vehicle inspector, who is also a big fan.

According to Prithviraj, Sachi has penned a beautiful script that is centred around these two characters. It is the dynamics between the star and his fan that take the film forward. It is a complex journey at the end of which they lose all the layers and become just two men.

‘Driving Licence’ is expected to be a complete commercial entertainer. Deepti Sati of ‘Neena’ fame and Miya George play the two female leads. Deepti will be seen as Prithviraj’s wife in the film. On the technical front, DOP Alex J Pulickal, music director duo Yakzan Gary Perera and Neha Nair, and editor Ratheesh Raj are part of the core team.

‘Driving Licence’ is the second production venture of Prithviraj’s banner after the science-fiction thriller ‘9’.

Watch the new song from Dhamaka here!

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Watch the new song from Dhamaka here!

Watch the new song from Dhamaka here!

Director Omar Lulu’s new film ‘Dhamaka’ is gearing up to hit screens on December 20. Meanwhile, the makers have released a new song online. From the promos released so far, the film looks like a typical Omar Lulu style colourful entertainer.

‘Dhamaka’ has its story penned by Omar Lulu, while screenplay and dialogues are written jointly by Sarang Jayaprakash, Venu OV and Kiran Lal. As per the makers, it is a full-on comedy entertainer revolving around the hero’s impotency issue. Arun Kumar, well known for his performance as a child artist in ‘Olympian Antony Adam’, plays the main lead and Nikki Galrani is paired with him.

Senior actors Mukesh and Urvashi will be also seen in prominent roles. Neha Saxena, Sabumon Abdusamad, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Shalin Zoya, Hareesh Kanaran and many others are part of the supporting cast. The technical crew comprises of Sinoj P Ayyappan as the cinematographer, Gopi Sunder as the music director and Dilip Dennis as the editor.

MK Nassar is producing ‘Dhamaka’ under the banner of Good Line Productions.

First look poster of Manju Warrier’s Prathi Poovankozhi is here!

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First look poster of Manju Warrier’s Prathi Poovankozhi is here!

First look poster of Manju Warrier’s Prathi Poovankozhi is here!

As informed earlier, the first look poster of Manju Warrier’s new film ‘Prathi Poovankozhi’ has been released online. Superstar Mohanlal shared the poster through his official social media handle. The film is directed by Rosshan Andrrews and scripted by Unni R.

‘Prathi Poovankozhi’ is actually based on one of Unni R’s short stories of the same name. The original story is actually a satire that looks into the current socio-political setting from a different perspective. The film adaptation has Manju Warrier and Ansuree essaying the roles of sales girls working in a textile outlet.

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Director Rosshan Andrrews is also making his acting debut with ‘Prathi Poovankozhi’. He will be seen playing a negative role in the film. ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ fame Grace Antony, Saiju Kurup, Alencier Ley Lopez and ‘Marimayam’ Sreekumar are also part of the cast. G Balamurugan is the cinematographer and Gopi Sunder is handling the music department.

‘Prathi Poovankozhi’ is being produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sri Gokulam Films. The film is also part of the Christmas race as it is slated to hit screens on December 20.

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