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Mammootty opens up about the Tamil films he enjoyed watching in 2018

Vignesh Madhu
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Mammootty opens up about the Tamil films he enjoyed watching in 2018

Mammootty opens up about the Tamil films he enjoyed watching in 2018

After almost a decade-long gap, Malayalam superstar Mammootty has made his return to Tamil cinema with the Ram directorial ‘Peranbu’. The movie got released last Friday and has opened to unanimously positive reviews. Critics and common audience alike have been showering praise on the veteran for his subtly powerful performance. Going by popular opinion, he will be a strong contender for quite a few awards this year.

Recently, Mammootty had attended the Vikatan awards ceremony in connection with the promotions of ‘Peranbu’. The function was hosted by actors Siva and Sathish. When the former asked Mammootty if he had watched any new Tamil movies. The star instantly named ‘Western Ghats’ (Merku Thodarchi Malai), ’96’, ‘Pariyerum Perumal’, ‘Kolamavu Kokila’, ‘Kaala’ and ‘Sarkar’. In his trademark style, Mammootty also took a sarcastic jibe saying that he watches films of other language heroes regularly but he is not sure if these heroes watches his films.

Now that ‘Peranbu’ is doing well, cinephiles are hoping that Mammootty does other language films more often. The actor meanwhile has another non-Malayalam film gearing up for release. His Telugu film ‘Yatra’, which is based on a historic episode from late Andhra Chief Minister’s life, is all set to hit screens this coming Friday (February ?.

Ajith and Suriya to clash at the box office this summer

Vignesh Madhu
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Ajith and Suriya to clash at the box office this summer

Ajith and Suriya to clash at the box office this summer

Last month, during the Pongal season, Kollywood witnessed the biggest box office clash in its history as Rajinikanth’s Petta and Ajith’s Viswasam got released on the same day. Surpassing expectations, both the movies opened to positive reviews and set the box office on fire. Both the films have been doing massive business as the cumulative figures from the state box office alone accounts to over Rs 200 crores.

As per latest reports, another big clash is on the cards this summer. And once again its Ajith taking on another big star, Suriya this time. Ajith’s upcoming film with ‘Theeran’ director Vinoth is scheduled for release in May. Suriya’s long awaited NGK is also slated for this slot. Reportedly, it will not be a single day clash as there will be a gap of three weeks between both the films. The makers of both the films are hoping to cash in on the summer holidays.

Thala 59 (working title) is the official remake of acclaimed Hindi film, ‘Pink’. Ajith is reprising the role played by Amitabh Bachchan in the original. The makers adapted the original script to suit the Tamil audience. Vidya Balan, Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam, Andrea Tariang, Rangaraj Pandey, Arjun Chidambaram, Adhik Ravichandran, Aswin Rao and Sujith Shankar form the cast. Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor, husband of late actress Sridevi, is entering K-Town by producing this movie.

NGK directed by ace filmmaker Selvaraghavan is a political drama in whicu Suriya plays the role of an MLA. The movie has two female leads in Rakul Preet Singh and Sai Pallavi. Selvaraghavan enjoys a huge fan following and since its his first film with Suriya, expectations are on the higher side. Both fans and common audience are eagerly looking forward to the movie. It’s teaser will be out on February 14.

Kaappaan has a political backdrop but it’s not a political film, it’s an action packed entertainer: Mohanlal

Vignesh Madhu
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Kaappaan has a political backdrop but it’s not a political film, it’s an action packed entertainer: Mohanlal

Kaappaan has a political backdrop but it’s not a political film, it’s an action packed entertainer: Mohanlal

Recently, there have been lot of talks about Mohanlal entering politics. While the star has been maintaining a dignifying silence, a few prominent leaders from BJP have openly voiced their interest to get Mohanlal to represent their party. Social media forums have also been abuzz with discussions about the actor plunging into politics. Finally, Mohanlal himself has made it clear that politics is not his cup of tea and that he does not have an inclination to any party.

Interestingly, Mohanlal plays a politician in two of his upcoming movies ‘Lucifer’ and ‘Kaappaan’. While his character Stephen Nedumbally in ‘Lucifer’ is an influential political leader, in ‘Kaappaan’, he will be seen as Indian Prime Minster, Chandrakanth Varama. In a recent interview to TOI, he was asked whether these characters align with his political philosophy. Mohanlal said, both the films have political backdrop they do not endorse any political ideology.

According to him, ‘Kaappaan’ is not a political film but an action packed entertainer. The movie directed by KV Anand also has Suriya in the lead. While Mohanlal’s Prime Minister character is said to be a grey shaded one, Suriya plays a high-rank NSG officer, who is in charge of the PM’s security. Shoot for the movie is progressing and the makers have planned to shoot in over ten different countries. It is expected to hit screens by the second half of the year.

CBI 5 will be one of the best ever thrillers in Malayalam cinema: SN Swamy

Vignesh Madhu
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CBI 5 will be one of the best ever thrillers in Malayalam cinema: SN Swamy

CBI 5 will be one of the best ever thrillers in Malayalam cinema: SN Swamy

CBI series is unarguably the most popular franchise in Malayalam cinema. The characters and the iconic background score enjoy a cult status. Sethurama Iyer, the brilliant CBI officer who solves his cases using brain over brawn, is among Mammootty’s most celebrated characters of all-time. Four installments of the series have been made and all the four films were helmed by K Madhu and scripted by SN Swamy.

For a while now there have been reports about a fifth part to the series. Recently, during the award ceremony of Movie Street, writer SN Swamy confirmed the news that he has completed scripting for the movie. MS group members honoured Swamy with the lifetime achievement for his contribution to the field of cinema.

According to Swamy, the fifth installment, which will also be the final part in the CBI franchise, will be one of the best ever thrillers that Malayalam cinema has produced till date. He is quoted saying, “I’m sure it will be a great experience for the audience. It’s the result of three years of my hardwork. Climax of the movie will redefine the way future thrillers are made in Malayalam. It will trigger the start of a new wave.”

The CBI series started in 1988 with the blockbuster movie ‘Oru CBI Diary Kurippu’. The following year, the trio of Mammootty, SN Swamy and K Madhu came up with the second part ‘Jagratha’. It took another fifteen years for the third part ‘Sethurama Iyer CBI’ to materialize. ‘Nerariyan CBI’ was the last to release, fourteen years back in 2005.

Benny P Nayarambalam’s daughter Anna Ben set to make her debut with Kumbalangi Nights

Vignesh Madhu
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Benny P Nayarambalam’s daughter Anna Ben set to make her debut with Kumbalangi Nights

Benny P Nayarambalam’s daughter Anna Ben set to make her debut with Kumbalangi Nights

When the trailer of ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ was released, eyeballs were searching for the likes of Fahadh Faasil, Sreenath Bhasi, Soubin and Shane Nigam. But a curly haired ‘Babymol’ also grabbed attention courtesy her organic dialogue delivery and charming looks. She is debutant Anna Ben, who has been paired with Shane in the movie. Not many know that Anna is the daughter of popular scenarist Benny P Nayaramblam.

A fashion designer, trained at St. Teresa’s college, Anna always had the interest in movies but she was not confident enough till Kumbalangi came her way. With her father being a successful writer, she could have opted for an easy route to enter the industry. But Anna chose not to and worked her way up through auditions.

Interestingly, the makers of ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ were not aware of her identity till she managed to get selected for the fourth stage of the auditions. The recently released song, ‘Uyiril Thodum’ featuring Anna and Shane has already become a hit in social medias. Expectations are on the higher side for movie majorly due to the reunion of the superhit trio of Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran.

The combo’s last two outings – ‘Maheshinte Prathikaram’ and ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ secured awards at the National level. While their roles were different in those films, ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ has them as producers. Syam Pushkaran along with Dileesh Pothan have launched a new production house named Working Class Hero and this is their maiden venture. They are producing the movie jointly with Fahadh’s banner Fahadh Faasil and Friends.

‘Kumbalangi Nights’, according to the makers, is a modern family drama set in Kumbalangi, a suburb in the city of Kochi. The movie is scheduled to hit screens on February 8.

Yatra director Mahi Raghav heaps praise on Mammootty; Requests everyone to watch Peranbu

Vignesh Madhu
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Yatra director Mahi Raghav heaps praise on Mammootty; Requests everyone to watch Peranbu

Yatra director Mahi Raghav heaps praise on Mammootty; Requests everyone to watch Peranbu

Mammootty’s Telugu film ‘Yatra’ is getting ready to hit screens this Friday (February ?. In between all the last minute works, the movie’s director Mahi V Raghav managed to find team to watch the recently released Mammootty starrer ‘Peranbu’. The Ram directorial has opened to unanimously positive reviews. Critics and commoners alike have been showering praise on Mammootty’s performance. Joining the bandwagon is director Mahi, who has written a note on his social media, which reads,

What makes mammootty sir an exceptional actor is his ability to transform and be that character. I had the honour and privilege of seeing the master craftsman at work as YSR in Yatra… after watching him do closely and as I watched Peranbu there was not even trace or even a shadow of any shade of emotion or person from any of the characters I had seen and admired his work from the past.

Amudhavan (Peranbu)
Deva (Dalapathi)
Bhaskara Pattelar(Vidheyan)
School teacher (Thaniyavartanam) …..

Papa, Amudhavan, Viji, Meera every single character, even the mist and the cat had something to tell me… I bow to the story teller Ram, I have no words to offer but only a lil jealousy that I would never be able to tell a story like this…

I haven’t asked audience to watch Yatra, I always said Please do watch the trailers and promo material and make up your mind but for PERANBU I request and strongly recommend people go to watch the movie.

Superhit combo of ‘Anarkali’ to team up once again

Vignesh Madhu
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Superhit combo of ‘Anarkali’ to team up once again

Superhit combo of ‘Anarkali’ to team up once again

Prithviraj starrer ‘Anarkali’, which got released in 2015, was a clean hit that earned words of praise from both the critics and common audience. Sachy directed the movie which also had Biju Menon in a key role. As per trustworthy reports, four years after the release of ‘Anarakali’, the combo is coming together once again. Sachy’s next is reportedly titled as Ayyappanum Koshiyum and the movie will have Prithviraj and Biju Menon in the leads. An official announcement is expected to be made shortly.

Both Prithviraj and Biju Menon are currently busy with their respective projects. The former is shooting in Jordan for the Blessy directorial ‘Aadujeevitham’, a the big screen adaptation of Benyamin’s award winning novel. After the schedule wrap, he will start shooting for Kalabhavan Shajon’s directorial debut ‘Brother’s Day, which is being planned as a fully packed commercial entertainer. He has also committed for another film titled ‘Driving License’, which is scripted by Sachy and will be directed by Jean Paul Lal.

On the other hand, Biju Menon also has a good line up of promising films. His next release will be ‘Sathyam Paranja Vishwasikuvo’, directed by Prajith of ‘Oru Vadakkan Selfie’ fame. The movie is scripted by National award winner Sajeev Pazhoor, who penned the widely acclaimed ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ (TD). The Nadirshah directorial ‘Mera Naam Shaji’ is currently on floors. The movie has Biju Menon playing one of the leads along with Asif Ali and Baiju. He has also signed for films with directors Lal Jose and Jibu Jacob.

Mohanlal likely to play the lead in Jeethu Joseph’s next to be produced by FEFKA

Vignesh Madhu
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Mohanlal likely to play the lead in Jeethu Joseph’s next to be produced by FEFKA

Mohanlal likely to play the lead in Jeethu Joseph’s next to be produced by FEFKA

Recently, it was announced that Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) union will be producing a movie. The union’s president Renji Panicker is scripting the movie and vice-president Jeethu Joseph will be directing it. Ever since the news broke, there have been speculations about who the lead actor in the movie. It is almost confirmed that either of the two superstars – Mohanlal or Mammootty – will be starring in this high profile project. Latest buzz is that, the union is trying to rope in Mohanlal for their movie. An official confirmation in this regard is still awaited.

Mohanlal is currently busy shooting for Priyadarshan’s period flick, ‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’. His Tamil film with director KV Anand, also starring Suriya, is also on floors. ‘Big Brother’ with director Siddique, ‘Ittymaani Made In China’ with director duo Jibi-Joju and an untitled film with Arun Gopy are his other projects in the pipeline.

Mohanlal’s next release will be the Prithviraj directorial ‘Lucifer’, which is scheduled for release in March.

Tovino Thomas starrer Luca is a romantic thriller

Vignesh Madhu
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Tovino Thomas starrer Luca is a romantic thriller

Tovino Thomas starrer Luca is a romantic thriller

Tovino Thomas’ new film ‘Luca’ went on floors only recently. The team is currently busy shooting in and around Kochi. Directed by debutant Arun Bose, the movie is reportedly a romantic entertainer with Tovino and Ahaana Krishna of ‘Njan Steve Lopez’ fame playing the lead roles. Director Arun has scripted the movie jointly with Mridul George.

As per reports, the movie is centred around two couples. ‘Ottamuri Velicham’ fame Vineetha Koshy, Thalaivasal Vijay, Jaffer Idukki, Neena Kurup, Chembil Ashokan, Pauly Valsan and Devi Ajith are part of the movie’s supporting cast. In the technical front, Nimish Ravi is handling the cinematography and Nikhil Venu is in charge of the edits. Promising youngster Sooraj S Kurup, noted for his works in movies like ‘Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti’ and ‘Solo’, has been signed as the composer.

Linto Thomas and Prince Hussain are jointly producing ‘Luca’ under the banner of Stories and Thoughts Productions.

Teaser of Asif Ali’s OP 160/18 Kakshi Amminippilla to be released tomorrow

Vignesh Madhu
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Teaser of Asif Ali’s OP 160/18 Kakshi Amminippilla to be released tomorrow

Teaser of Asif Ali’s OP 160/18 Kakshi Amminippilla to be released tomorrow

Asif Ali next release will be OP 160/18 Kakshi : Amminippilla. The movie directed by debutant Dinjith Ayyathan is basically a court-room drama set in Thalassery. Along with Asif, Basil Joseph and Ahmed Siddique play key roles in the movie. As the movie gears up to hit screens, the makers have decided to release the first teaser. It will be out tomorrow on the occasion of Asif’s birthday.

OP 160/18 Kakshi : Amminippilla scripted by Sanilesh Shivan is centred around the case of a newly wed couple Shajith Kumar aka Amminipilla and his wife Kanthi. Amminippilla approaches advocate Pradeepan Manjodi, a political aspirant who initially refuses but later takes up the case, changing the perspective giving the storyline a twist. This realistic court drama unveils interesting case from different layers with humour and emotions.

While Asif essays the role of advocate Pradeepan, Ahmed Siddique plays the role of Amminippilla. Basil also plays an advocate in the movie. Others in the cast include Vijayaraghavan, Nirmal Palazhy, Sudhesh, Mamukoya, Basil Joseph, Ahamed Siddique, Sreekanth Murali, Lukman, Babu Annur, Aswathy Manoharan, Shibla and Sarayu Mohan.

On the technical front, cinematography is handled by Bahul Ramesh and edits are by Sooraj ES. Arun Muraleedharan and Samuel Aby are composing the songs and Jakes Bejoy is in charge of the music department. Riju Rajan is producing the movie under the banner of Zarah Films.

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