Excellent response for the trailer of Prithviraj starrer Brother’s Day
Recently, the trailer of Prithviraj’s new film ‘Brother’s Day’ got released online. The movie scripted and directed by Kalabhavan Shajohn looks like a thriller with an overall commercial packaging. The trailer has got good response from social media users. Madonna Sebastian, Prayaga Rose Martin, Miya George and Aishwarya Lekshmi play the female leads. Tamil actor Prasanna is making his Malayalam debut with this film by playing the villain role.
‘Brother’s Day’ promises to be a mass entertainer, that will be a refreshing change for Prithviraj as the actor has been doing lot of experimental films back to back. The trailer has glimpses of all the necessary commercial elements – be it songs, comedy and fights. It looks exactly like the kind of entertainer films that family audience seek during the Onam holidays. The cast also includes Dharmajan, Vijayaraghavan, Kottayam Nazeer, Pauly Valsan, Ponnamma Babu, Kochu Preman, Shivaji Guruvayoor, Maala Parvathi and many others.
Listin Stephen is producing the movie under the banner of Magic Frames. Release date is expected to be officially announced shortly.
Check out this new video song from the movie Pattam!
Pattam is an upcoming Malayalam movie starring a bunch of newcomers. The movie is being directed by debutant Rajeesh V Raja. Last day, the makers released the first song video through social medias. Goodwill Entertainment released the song via their YouTube trailer. It is a fun track rendered by Anamika PS. Prasanth Mohan MP has composed the song and lyrics is penned by the movie’s director Rajeesh V Raja.
The cast of ‘Pattam’ includes Chittu Abraham, Risha P Haridas, Sreedersh, Layana, Jishnu Raveendran, Saranya K Soman, Mathew Jotty, Aparna Menon, Jashim Raheed, Juhi Rustagi, Jayan Cherthala, Biju Kuttan, Jayan Chengamanadu and Shibu Laban among others.
‘Pattam’ has its cinematography by Vipin Raj and Gopu Prasad, and music department is handled by Prasanth Mohan MP. Akhil Raj Puthanveetil is in charge of the edits. Jashim Rasheed and J Jayachandran are producing the movie under the banner of Big Sona Productions.
Joju George and Chemban Vinod start shooting for Lijo Jose Pellissery’s next after Jallikattu
Post ‘Angamaly Diaries’, there seems to be a new vigour in director Lijo Jose Pelissery as he has been doing back to back films unlike in the past where he used to take long breaks after each film. Even before the release of ‘Jallikattu’, we hear that the shoot of his next film has commenced. Joju George, Chemban Vinod Jose and Arjun Ashokan are starring in the film.
In his near-decade long career, Lijo Jose Pellissery has consciously tried not to be repetitive. All his films belong to different genres and so we can expect this one to be another unique attempt. Shoot is currently progressing in Idukki. Veteran Madhu Neelakandan is said to be the cinematographer. Other details are not yet known.
Meanwhile, the highly anticipated ‘Jallikattu’ is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which will be held from September 5-15. It has Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinayakan, Santhy Balachandran and Sabumon in major roles.
According to Lijo, ‘Jallikattu’ is a satire told with lot of humour. In the official website of TIFF, it is described as a film presenting a portrait of a remote village in Kerala where a buffalo excapes and causes a frenzy of ecstatic violence. The movie is expected to have its worldwide theatrical release in October.
Thalapathy 64 announced; Anirudh to compose music!
The much-awaited official announcement of Vijay’s next after ‘Bigil’ has finally been made. As reported earlier, the movie is written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj of ‘Maanagaram’ fame. Tentatively titled as ‘Thalapathy 64’, it is said to be a new attempt from the actor that is in contrast to the widely appealing mass entertainers that he most often does. The announcement poster itself was quite unique and caught everyone’s attention instantly.
Director Lokesh made his debut two years bacak with the surprise hit ‘Maanagaram’. Since then, he has been rated as a highly promising new gen filmmaker. He is currently working on the post-production of his second film, ‘Kaithi’ starring Karthi in the lead. It is scheduled for release in the last week of October.
Though the cast of ‘Thalapathy 64’ has not yet been announced, it is reported that the movie will have Malayali actor Antony Varghese as the antagonist. Antony is well known for his performances in the nationally acclaimed ‘Angamaly Diaries’ and ‘Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil’.
Names like Kiara Advani, Rashmika Mandanna and Raashi Khanna are also doing rounds for to the female lead. Anirudh Ravichander has been signed as the composer. It marks his second time collaboration with Vijay after the blockbuster success of ‘Kaththi’. Cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan, editor Philomin Raj, Stunt Silva and art director Satheesh Kumar are also part of the technical crew.
Xavier Britto, who had earlier produced Vijay’s films like ‘Deva’, ‘Rasigan’ and ‘Sendhoorapandian’, is producing ‘Thalapathy 64’ as well. Shoot is planned to begin from October and it will be hitting screens next April.
As reported by us earlier, Soubin Shahir and Dileesh Pothan are coming together for a new film directed by debutant Jithu K Jayan. The film was initially titled as ‘Arakkallan Mukkakallan’ but it has now been renamed as ‘Kallan’. Its formal switch on ceremony was held today morning at Njarackal in Ernakulam. Sandra Thomas is producing the film under the banner of Ruby Films.
‘Kallan’ was supposed to begin last year itself but it didn’t take off then due to some unknown reasons. The movie scripted by Sajeer Bhava has been planned as a full-on comedy entertainer. Soubin along with Dileesh Pothan play the lead roles. The two actors have worked together in several films in the past, so they share a great rapport. Hareesh Kanaran and National award winner Surabhi Lakshmi are also part of the film’s supporting cast.
More details will be officially announced by the makers very shortly.
Check out the teaser of Rajisha Vijayan’s sports film Finals
As reported by us earlier, Rajisha Vijayan is starring in a sports based film titled ‘Finals’. The movie’s teaser has just been released online. It is written and directed by debutant Arun PR. Actor Maniyanpilla Raju is producing the movie jointly with his friend Prajeev Sathyavarthan.
‘Finals’ has Rajisha playing the role of a cyclist, who is training for the 2020 Olympics event. Suraj Venjaramoodu will be seen in a prominent role as Rajisha’s supportive father. Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju is paired with her. Tini Tom, Maala Parvathy, Kunchan and Muthumani are also part of the film’s supporting cast.
Just like her last film ‘June’, ‘Finals’ also demanded a lot of efforts from Rajisha. Prior to the commencement of shoot, she had worked hard on her physique along with undergoing formal training in cycling. It must be noted that the actress has previously with director Arun in a play titled ‘Hand of God’.
‘Finals’ has its cinematography by Sudeep Elamon and music by ‘Theevandi’ fame Kailas Menon. Jith Joshi is handling the edits. Release date is expected to be formally announced shortly.
Dhanush launches the motion poster of Shane Nigam’s Valiya Perunnal
The motion poster of Shane Nigam’s new film ‘Valiya Perunnal’ was launched by actor Dhanush through his official social media handle. Debutant Dimal Dennis is directing the movie. It has been in the making for a long time now and was supposed to release much earlier. Monisha Rajeev is producing the film under the banner of Magic Mountain Cinemas and hit maker Anwar Rasheed will be presenting it.
‘Valiya Perunnal’ is penned jointly by director Dimal Dennis and Thasreeq Abdul Salam. It is said to be a Fort Kochi based story in which Shane Nigam plays the role of a dancer. Joju George and Soubin Shahir are also said to be part of the cast. Its core technical crew includes ‘Thottappan’ cinematographer Suresh Rajan, music director Rex Vijayan and editor Vivek Harshan.
Along with the poster, it has been added that ‘Valiya Perunnal’ will be releasing in October, however the exact date has not yet been announced.
Master filmmaker Joshiy’s comeback film ‘Porinju Mariam Jose’ has hit screens today. Starring Joju George, Chemban Vinod and Nyla Usha in the lead roles, the film was released amidst huge expectations courtesy its highly impressive trailer. The movie has now opened to excellent response from all corners. After the first show, positive reviews are flooding in social medias.
‘Porinju Mariam Jose’ scripted by Abilash N Chandran is basically a story about three individuals Porinju, Mariam and Jose, who were once schoolmates. Porinju aka Kattalan Porinju is the thug-with-a-good-heart whose loyalties lie with Ipe, a rich businessman in the locality. The three people Porinju values most in his life are Mariam, Jose and Ipe. Mariam and Porinju were supposed to get married but certain unforeseen circumstances stop from them being together. A small altercation during a local festival procession leads to an unexpected turn of events. Rest of the plot is about how things culminate while inflicting a major impact on the lives of all three lead characters.
Overall talk in online space about the movie is highly encouraging and it is certain to pull more audience to theatres. Going by the initial response, ‘Porinju Mariam Jose’ is most likely to have a long run at the box office.
Check out the second look posters of Dhanush starrer Asuran
Dhanush’s new film ‘Asuran’ directed by Vetrimaaran is getting ready for release in October. Last day, the second look posters of the movie was released. Contrary to the bearded get up in the first look, the new posters feature Dhanush in a younger look. It is said that the actor plays a dual role in the film as father and son. The movie based on Poomani’s novel ‘Vekkai’ novel is said to be a rural drama set between 60s and 80s. Popular Malayali actress Manju Warrier makes her Tamil debut with this movie. Pasupathi is also essaying a prominent role.
second look poster of Dhanush starrer Asuran
The actor-director duo of Dhanush and Vetrimaaran enjoy a big fan following. Their previous films like ‘Polladhavan’, ‘Aadukalam’ and ‘Vada Chennai’ were highly acclaimed and hence expectations are naturally high on the upcoming one. GV Prakash is composing the music and R Velraj is cranking the camera. It is being produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu of V Creations.
second look poster of Dhanush starrer Asuran
The makers have announced that ‘Asuran’ will be hitting screens on October 4.
Porinju Mariam Jose: A revenge drama dished out in vintage Joshiy style
‘Porinju Mariam Jose’ directed by veteran Joshiy has hit screens today. Joju George, Nyla Usha and Chemban Vinod Jose play the titular roles in the film. Abilash N Chandran has scripted it and is produced by Rejimon under the banner of Keerthy Movies.
Set in Thrissur of the 80s, this is a story about three individuals – Porinju, Mariam and Jose, who were once schoolmates. Porinju aka Kattalan Porinju is the thug-with-a-good-heart whose loyalties lie with Ipe, a rich businessman in the locality. The three people Porinju values most in his life are Mariam, Jose and Ipe. Mariam and Porinju were supposed to get married but certain unforeseen circumstances stop from them being together. They continue to live separately even while having feelings for each other. After the initial build up, the core conflict arrives when a small altercation during a festival procession leads to an unexpected turn of events. Rest of the plot is about how things culminate while inflicting a major impact on the lives of all three lead characters.
Porinju Mariam Jose Review
Abilash N Chandran’s screenplay is formulaic with a predictable nature to it throughout. Despite that, the scenes turn out to be quite interesting with the director’s skillful touch and some lively performances. Like in the yesteryear mass flicks, the characters are introduced from an outsider’s perspective and the build up works quite well.
Director Joshiy’s mass treatment is effective especially for the portions involving Joju George. Ajay David Kachappily’s cinematography is noteworthy and particularly impressive was his lighting. It gives an overall grand feel to the proceedings. Likewise, Jakes Bejoy has enhanced certain scenes with his energetic background score.
Porinju Mariam Jose Review
Coming to the performances, Joju George was outstanding, to say the least. With his oversized physique and rugged looks, he is every bit like a ‘kattalan’. The intensity in his eyes during the fight sequences is amazing and scores big time. Unlike in ‘Joseph’, the film that took him to new heights, here his performance is more spirited and packs quite a heavy punch.
Chemban Vinod fitted the bill perfectly as the disco-loving Jose, who is the typical ‘otta budhi, that we get to see around us commonly. The actor’s dancing and his quirky mannerisms are incredibly funny as he does it with so much conviction. Nyla Usha as Alapatt Mariam looked gorgeous on screen and performance wise, she was pretty decent. Like in the yesteryear Joshiy films, this one also has a huge set of supporting actors. Among them, Sudhi Koppa was easily the best with a superb emotional act towards the end.
Simply put, ‘Porinju Mariam Jose’ is your typical revenge flick that’s packaged neatly with good performances and impressive making. Safe to say that director Joshiy has made his comeback in style.
