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Karthik Subbaraj’s next after Petta is with Dhanush!

Vignesh Madhu
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Karthik Subbaraj’s next after Petta is with Dhanush!

Karthik Subbaraj’s next after Petta is with Dhanush!

Karthik Subbaraj is unarguably one of the most talented filmmakers in Kollywood. Despite being just five films old, the youngster has carved a niche for himself in the industry. His latest film ‘Petta’ with superstar Rajinikanth has emerged as a huge blockbuster and everyone is eager to hear about his next. Much before ‘Petta’, it was announced that Karthik will be teaming up with Dhanush but the project got delayed due to multiple reasons.

Latest reports suggest that Karthik’s film with Dhanush is set to resume shortly. The movie is said to be a gangster story based in London. Earlier, it was reported that a leading actor from Hollywood will be playing a major role alongside Dhanush in the movie. But there were no further updates. Y Not Sashikanth of ‘Iruddhi Suttru’ and ‘Vikram Vedha’ fame is producing the movie. An official word regarding when the movie goes on floors is expected to be made soon.

Dhanush meanwhile has several projects lined up in his kitty. He is currently shooting for Vetrimaaran’s ‘Asuran’. He has also signed for films with ‘Ratsasan’ director Ram Kumar, ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ director Maari Selvaraj and another with Durai Senthilkumar of ‘Kodi’ fame. Dhanush also has his second directorial venture coming up. After commencing shoot last year, the movie has now been put on hold due to budget constraints. Said to be a film set in the pre-independence era, it has Dhanush playing one of the leads. Others in the cast include Telugu superstar Nagarjuna, Aditi Rao Hydari, SJ Suryah, Sarath Kumar and Srikanth.

Prithviraj believes that Shajohn will be a good filmmaker; Brother’s Day to start rolling soon

Vignesh Madhu
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Prithviraj believes that Shajohn will be a good filmmaker; Brother’s Day to start rolling soon

Prithviraj believes that Shajohn will be a good filmmaker; Brother’s Day to start rolling soon

As we had reported earlier, actor Kalabhavan Shajohn is turning a director with ‘Brother’s Day’ starring Prithviraj in the lead. Since the latter is known to be very choosy with his films, naturally there were questions about what prompted him to take up this film. Apparently, Shajohn had approached Prithviraj with the script two years back to get an idea about who will be apt to direct it. Impressed by the script and the detailing in it, the actor asked Shajon himself to direct it.

Prithviraj has high hopes on the movie and believes that Shajohn will make a good filmmaker. Earlier while announcing the project, Prithviraj had written in his Facebook page,

Couple of years back, Shajohn chetan (Yup..our own Kalabhavan Shajohn) came to me and read a fully bound script that he had written. He wanted me to act in it and also take a call on who would be the best choice to direct his script. But in the way he had written it, and in the detailing of his narration..it was pretty obvious to me that only one person could direct his script. HIMSELF!

According to Prithviraj, the movie will be a full-on commercial entertainer. It is after a four-year-long gap that he is doing something completely commercial like this. More details regarding the other and crew members, and when shoot commences will be revealed shortly.

Indindirangal: Here’s a new song from Irupathiyonnam Noottandu

Vignesh Madhu
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Indindirangal: Here’s a new song from Irupathiyonnam Noottandu

Indindirangal: Here’s a new song from Irupathiyonnam Noottandu

Pranav Mohanlal starrer Irupathiyonnam Noottandu had hit screens last Friday. The movie opened to mixed response but is still managing to fare decently in theatres. Meanwhile, the makers have released a new song from the movie in social medias. The song titled ‘Indindirangal’ is a peppy party-feel song featuring Pranav, Zaya David and Abhirav. Najeem Arshad has rendered the track composed by Gopi Sunder. BK Harinarayanan has penned the lyrics.

Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu, written and directed by Arun Gopy is essentially a love story with action and other commercial ingredients in it. The movie has an elaborate supporting cast comprising of Manoj K Jayan, Siddique, Innocent, Shaju Sreedhar, Kalabhavan Shajon, Suresh Kumar, Maala Parvathy, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bijukuttan, Tini Tom and Kannada actor Harish Raj. Gokul Suresh also appears in a cameo role in the movie.

It’s core technical crew comprises of cinematographer Abhinandan Ramanujam, music director Gopi Sunder Sunder and editor Vivek Harshan. Tomichan Mulakupadam is producing the movie.

Parvathy and Asif Ali to team up once again after Take Off and Uyare

Vignesh Madhu
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Parvathy and Asif Ali to team up once again after Take Off and Uyare

Parvathy and Asif Ali to team up once again after Take Off and Uyare

We had recently reported about Parvathy signing a new film with actor-turned-filmmaker Sidhartha Siva. Along with Parvathy, the movie will also have Asif Ali in the lead. This is the third time Asif and Parvathy are coming together after sharing screen space in ‘Take Off’ and the yet-to-be-released ‘Uyare’. The duo are also part of Aashiq Abu’s ‘Virus’, but it is not yet known if they will be having combination scenes in the movie.

Sidhartha Siva’s upcoming film is backed by Bency Productions and will start rolling from March. The director is well known for helming films like ‘101 Chodyangal’, ‘Ain’, ‘Sakhavu’ and ‘Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho’. His debut film ‘101 Chodyangal’ had won him the National Film Award for Best Debut film of a Director in 2012. Two years later, his film ‘Ain’ also won a National Award; this time for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Cinephiles will be hoping to see another quality film from the director.

Meanwhile, the shoot of ‘Uyare’ is nearing completion. Starring Asif, Parvathy and Tovino in the leads, the movie is directed by Manu Ashokan and scripted by Bobby-Sanjay.

Confirmed: Anu Sithara signed as the female lead in Dileep’s next

Vignesh Madhu
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Confirmed: Anu Sithara signed as the female lead in Dileep’s next

Confirmed: Anu Sithara signed as the female lead in Dileep’s next

We had earlier reported about committing for a new film with director Vyasan KP, who last helmed ‘Ayal Jeevichiruppund’. Along with Dileep, veteran actor Siddique will also be seen in a major role. Latest to join the cast is talented young actress Anu Sithara. She has a very prominent role in the movie and will be seen in two different looks.

As per reports, the film is based on true events and has high scope for performance for all the three actors – Dileep, Siddique and Anu Sithara. The makers have planned to start shooting in March. More details regarding the title, supporting cast and technical crew are likely to be officially announced shortly.

Dileep meanwhile is awaiting the release of ‘Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakkeel’, directed by B Unnikrishnan. Apart from that, the actor has around five other projects coming up. He has completed almost all his portions for the ambitious 3D film ‘Professor Dinkan’. Ramachandra Babu is directing the movie and is scripted by Rafi. The latter is scripting another movie for Dileep titled ‘Pickpocket’, which will be directed by P Balachandra Kumar.

Dileep is also set to reunite with his ‘Speed Track’ director Jayasurya for a new movie titled ‘Jack Daniel’. Along with Dileep, the movie will also have Tamil actor Arjun Sarja in a major role. It is said to be a big budget action-flick and will be produced by Shibu Thameens of Thameens Films. Another film in the pipeline is ‘Parakkum Pappan’, which will be directed by debutant Viyan Vishnu. The actor’s own banner, Graand Productions and Carnival Motion Pictures is producing the movie.

Sunny Leone’s Malayalam film ‘Rangeela’ to start rolling in Goa

Vignesh Madhu
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Sunny Leone’s Malayalam film ‘Rangeela’ to start rolling in Goa

Sunny Leone’s Malayalam film ‘Rangeela’ to start rolling in Goa

As reported by us earlier, Sunny Leone is starring in a Malayalam movie titled ‘Rangeela’. The movie is to be directed by Santhosh Nair of ‘Money Ratnam’ fame. Shoot is all set to kick-start from February 1 in Goa. As per the makers, ‘Rangeela’ is a fun road movie set around a group of people’s journey from Goa to Hampi. Sunny Leone plays the role of a south Indian diva in the film.

Although Sunny will be present throughout the film, she won’t be having any Malayalam dialogues. She will be doing a special dance number in the film. Apart from her, the movie also has Aju Varghese, Hareesh Kanaran and Salim Kumar as part of the supporting cast.

‘Rangeela’ story is written by Jayalal Menon, who is also the producer. His own banner Backwater Studio is producing the movie jointly with Fairytale Productions. It will be distributed by One World Entertainments. Besides Goa, the makers are also planning to shoot the movie in various locations in Kochi, Hampi and Chikmagalur.

Meanwhile, Sunny is currently shooting for the Vysakh directorial ‘Madura Raja’, in which she is doing a special song alongside Mammootty. The makers have released a new still from the location which has gone viral in social medias.

Sajeev Pillai removed from Maamaankam team; M Padmakumar signed as the new director

Vignesh Madhu
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Sajeev Pillai removed from Maamaankam team; M Padmakumar signed as the new director

Sajeev Pillai removed from Maamaankam team; M Padmakumar signed as the new director

Maamaankam, the period flick starring Mammootty has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. The movie has been put on hold after issues between the director Sajeev Pillai and production team. Venu Kunnappilly of Kavya Films is producing this ambitious project. In a recent press meet, the producer explained in detail about all that has happened during the past one year.

Maamaankam went on floors in mid-2018 with a brief 10-day schedule in Mangalore. After the first couple of schedules, the producer was unhappy with the quality of the output and the excessive budget used. He wanted to replace Sajeev Pillai but upon intervention by FEFKA and film producers council, it was decided that a creative director would be roped in for assistance.

The film body members suggested M Padmakumar, who had recently helped Shrikumar Menon in the making of Odiyan. But Padmakumar was initially hesitant to be part of Maamaankam due to all these issues. Finally, after insistence by the associations, he joined the team as the creative director with the condition that the final call was on the movie’s sets was his. However, Sajeev Pillai could not accept this and refused to join the team.

The makers have now decided to go ahead with the shoot with M Padmakumar alone as the director. The team has already started shooting for the third schedule in Kannavam forest. Set works are also progressing in the famous Varikassery Mana. Mammootty, Unni Mukundan and others are expected to join the sets soon. Despite all the delay, the makers are planning to wrap up the entire shoot by March and release it by the end of this year.

Nivin Pauly’s Mikhael continues its successful run

Vignesh Madhu
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Nivin Pauly’s Mikhael continues its successful run

Nivin Pauly’s Mikhael continues its successful run

Nivin Pauly’s ‘Mikhael’ continues to do good business across almost all the centers in Kerala. The movie directed by Haneef Adeni got mixed reviews from critics but common audience response has been encouraging. In the last weekend, theatres witnessed good occupancy for the movie. The fact that the movie does not have much competition from other releases is helping in the box office returns.

‘Mikhael’ is a family oriented drama cum thriller. Nivin Pauly plays the role of a doctor in the movie. Unni Mukundan essays the villain character named Marco Jr. Like Haneef Adeni’s directorial debut, ‘The Great Father’, ‘Mikhael’ is also a stylishly shot mass entertainer. The movie has an elaborate supporting cast comprising of Siddique, Sudev Nair, Manjima Mohan, JD Chakravarthy, Ashokan, Shanthi Krishna, Kalabhavan Shajon, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Baiju Santhosh and KPAC Lalitha.

Mikhael’s core technical crew includes cinematographer Vishnu Panicker, music director Gopi Sunder and editor Mahesh Narayanan. The movie is produced by Anto Joseph under his banner Anto Joseph Film Company.

Here’s Mammootty and Sunny Leone from the sets of Madura Raja

Vignesh Madhu
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Here’s Mammootty and Sunny Leone from the sets of Madura Raja

Here’s Mammootty and Sunny Leone from the sets of Madura Raja

As reported by us earlier, Sunny Leone is performing a special dance number in Mammootty’s ‘Madura Raja’. The actress is making her debut appearance in Malayalam with this movie. A new still featuring Mammootty and Sunny has been released online and has gone viral in no time. In a recent interview, the actress sounded very excited about sharing screen space with a legendary actor like Mammootty.

According to Sunny, this special dance number has not been included in the movie just for the sake of it. Instead, it comes at a very crucial juncture and takes the plot forward. Gopi Sunder has composed the song which has Mammootty also shaking legs with Sunny. Shoot is currently progressing in Kochi.

Madura Raja directed by Vysakh is actually a spin-off on Mammootty’s character from his 2010 blockbuster film, ‘Pokkiri Raja’. Udhayakrishna, who wrote the original along with Sibi K Thomas, has scripted this one independently. The movie has an elaborate star cast comprising of four female leads in Anusree, Shamna Kasim, Anna Reshma and Mahima Nambiar as the female leads. Tamil actor Jai is also playing a prominent role. Jagapathi Babu will be seen as the villian.

Nelson Ipe is producing the movie, shoot for which is nearing completion. It is scheduled for a grand Vishu release in April.

Mani Ratnam pulls off a casting coup yet again!!

Vignesh Madhu
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Mani Ratnam pulls off a casting coup yet again!!

Mani Ratnam pulls off a casting coup yet again!!

Legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam has been working on the adaptation of historical novel ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ for years now. He had shelved the project back in 2012 due to the huge production cost involved but it is now heard that the director is collaborating with Lyca Productions for adapting the five volume novel penned by Kalki Krishnamurthy. The novel has several important characters and buzz is that Mani Ratnam is assembling a plethora of stars once again after his recent multi-starrer blockbuster, ‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam’.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the director is in talks with leading actors like Vijay Sethupathi, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Dulquer Salmaan. There also reports about Thalapathy Vijay doing a look test for the movie recently. The makers are yet to give an official word but the possibility of these actors coming together for this dream project of Mani Ratnam cannot be dismissed as such.

The success of films like ‘Baahubali’ have shown that spectacle heavy films and multi-starrers have huge takers among the Indian audience. If Mani Ratnam manages to pull off ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ with such a big star cast, it will be nothing short of an epic.

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