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Vada Chennai Review: Dhanush and Vetrimaaran deliver a masterpiece!

Vignesh Madhu
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Vada Chennai Review: Dhanush and Vetrimaaran deliver a masterpiece!

Vada Chennai Review: Dhanush and Vetrimaaran deliver a masterpiece!

After years of waiting, the first part from Dhanush-Vetrimaaran combo’s gangster trilogy, ‘Vada Chennai’, has hit screens today. Expectations were massive ever since its announcement and let’s see if the movie has lived up to the hype.

‘Vada Chennai’ is an epic gangster saga traversing different timelines. It’s a completely realistic take on how the shady gangster world of North Chennai functions. Their lives have been showcased authentically without any sort of gimmicks. The survival politics discussed in the film is real and relevant. Like in ‘Aadukalam’ and ‘Polladhavan’, Vetrimaaran has done a lot of research here as well and that study has reflected on the total quality of the movie. Kudos to the censor board officials as well for not muting the dialogues, which would have had a big impact on the overall grittiness.

With his excellent writing skills, Vetrimaaran has developed numerous characters with ample space for each one of them. Their character arcs are convincing and very much in sync with the flow of the narrative. The screenplay is non-linear with several twists and turns. The drama that unfolds is gripping and keeps throwing interesting scenes one after the other. It is a screenplay that can be used by film aspirants for academic purposes.

On the performance side, every single actor who comes on screen manage to impress. The movie has a host of characters and all the actors have all been cast perfectly. Can’t take names as almost everyone has equal space to perform and they have all done justice to their parts. Santhosh Narayanan’s music complements the mood of the film, especially the trumpet score used in the slo-mo sequences.

Simply put, Vada Chennai is another extraordinary work coming from the camp of Vetrimaaran and Dhanush. Already, can’t wait for the other two parts to come out.

‘The Pirates of Diego Garcia’ to be made on a much bigger scale than ‘Kayamkulam Kochunni’

Vignesh Madhu
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‘The Pirates of Diego Garcia’ to be made on a much bigger scale than ‘Kayamkulam Kochunni’

‘The Pirates of Diego Garcia’ to be made on a much bigger scale than ‘Kayamkulam Kochunni’

As we had reported earlier, Nivin Pauly and Rosshan Andrrews are planning to make a big budget period movie with sea as the backdrop. The movie has been titled as ‘The Pirates of Diego Garcia’ and initial works for it are currently underway. It is said to be the dream project of the actor-director duo and they will also be funding this movie.

Rosshan Andrrews is scripting the movie after doing some research works. Interestingly, this is also the director’s maiden outing as a scriptwriter. Initially, writer Unni R was supposed to script the movie but he later opted out due to some unknown reasons. The movie is said to be a survival story based on some true events that occurred in the pre-independence era. Several foreign technicians will be associated with this project.

Meanwhile, ‘Kayamkulam Kochunni’ continues to do extraordinary business at all the centres. Releasing on October 11, the movie opened to massive numbers at the box office. As per the makers, the movie has earned a whopping Rs 34 crores in just four days of its theatrical run. It is well on course to become one of the highest grossing Malayalam movies all time.

The massive success of ‘Kayamkulam Kochunni’ is certain to inspire Rosshan and Nivin to invest more on their upcoming movie.

Photo Credit : Manu Manmadhan

Vinayakan’s next with ‘Kismath’ fame Shanavas K Bavakutty titled as ‘Thottappan’

Vignesh Madhu
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Vinayakan’s next with ‘Kismath’ fame Shanavas K Bavakutty titled as ‘Thottappan’

Vinayakan’s next with ‘Kismath’ fame Shanavas K Bavakutty titled as ‘Thottappan’

As we had reported earlier, ‘Kismath’ director Shanavas K Bavakutty’s next has Vinayakan in the lead. The movie titled as ‘Thottappan’ is based on the book of the same name by Francis Noronha. Shoot for the movie is currently underway in Kadamakkudi near Varapuzha. Along with Vinayakan, the movie also has Lal, Roshan Mathew, Manoj K Jayan, debutante Priyamvada, Dileesh Pothan, Reghunath Paleri, Kochu Preman and Pauly Valsan as part of the cast.

PS Rafeeque has written the movie’s screenplay. Suresh Rajan is handling the camera and Jithin Manohar is in charge of the edits. Vinayakan and Leela L Girikkuttan will be composing the music. Devadas Kadanjeri and Shailaja Manikandan are producing the movie under the banner of Pattam Cinema Company.

After his stunning performance in Rajeev Ravi’s Kammattipadam, Vinayakan has been bagging a lot of promising projects. He is also playing the lead in debutante Leela Santhosh’s period flick Karinthantan, which is based on the life of Wayanad’s tribal legend. He will also be seen as the prime antagonist in Gautham Menon’s spy-thriller ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ starring Vikram in the lead.

Vada Chennai all set to hit screens amidst huge expectations

Vignesh Madhu
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Vada Chennai all set to hit screens amidst huge expectations

Vada Chennai all set to hit screens amidst huge expectations

One of the most anticipated Tamil movies of the year, ‘Vada Chennai’ is gearing up for release tomorrow (October 17). The movie directed by Vetrimaran has Dhanush playing the lead role. It is an epic gangster saga that spans different timelines. Since it is a vast story set in different timelines, the movie has been planned as a trilogy. After earning an ‘A’ certificate for its raw and gritty moments, the first part is hitting screens tomorrow.

‘Vada Chennai’ had its world premiere recently at the Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival. The movie opened to highly positive reviews from critics and cinephiles who watched the movie at the festival. Many have called it the ‘Godfather of Tamil Cienma’. Naturally, the expectations are massive among the audience.

‘Vada Chennai’ marks the reunion of Dhanush and director Vetrimaran after the multiple National award winning ‘Aadukalam’. The movie also stars Andrea Jeremiah, Aishwarya Rajesh, Samuthirakani, Daniel Balaji Kishore, Karunas, Pawan and Radha Ravi will be seen in other supporting roles. Dhanush’s own banner Wunderbar Films is funding the movie jointly with Lyca Productions.

Kamal Haasan confirms sequel to his cult hit Thevar Magan

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Kamal Haasan confirms sequel to his cult hit Thevar Magan

Kamal Haasan confirms sequel to his cult hit Thevar Magan

While Kamal Haasan is already busy with his political activities, he has still not lost his hunger for cinema. As reported earlier, he has Indian 2 with director Shankar coming up. In a surprise announcement made recently during a media interaction, Kamal has confirmed the sequel to his cult blockbuster Thevar Magan. The movie, released in 1992, was scripted by Kamal and directed by late Malayali filmmaker Bharathan.

Apart from Kamal, Thevar Magan had the legendary Sivaji Ganesan, Gauthami, Nasser and Revathy in major roles. The movie was chosen as India’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the 65th Academy Awards. It also bagged five National Film Awards, including the Best Tamil Film Award, Best Supporting Actress Award for Revathi, and a Special Jury Award for Sivaji. When a sequel for such a classic is made, expectations will naturally be sky-high.

Kamal Haasan did not reveal more details about the project but it will go on floors only after the completion of Indian 2. Pre-production works for Indian 2 is progressing at a brisk page. Shoot is expected to kick-start early next year. One of Kollywood’s leading banners, Lyca Productions is funding the movie.

Lucifer team wishes Prithviraj on his birthday

Vignesh Madhu
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Lucifer team wishes Prithviraj on his birthday

Lucifer team wishes Prithviraj on his birthday

One of Malayalam cinema’s leading actors, Prithviraj is celebrating his birthday today. Wishes are pouring in for the actor from all corners. As we all know, Prithviraj is turning a director with Lucifer, a political thriller starring Mohanlal in the lead. The team of Lucifer has shared a video on their Facebook page wishing their captain on his birthday. Mohanlal, writer Murali Gopy, producer Antony Perumbavoor and all the crew members feature in the video and are seen showering their wishes on Prithviraj.

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferOfficialMovie/videos/262198664434270/

Earlier in the day, actors like Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, Saniya Iyappan, Jayasurya and many others had wished Prithviraj through their respective social media handles. The latter is currently busy with the works of Lucifer, which is one of the most anticipated Malayalam movies in recent years. The movie has a star studded cast lead by Mohanlal. Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas and Indrajith are the other major actors.

Prithviraj, meanwhile, has Nine aka 9, a sci-fi thriller directed by Jenuse Mohammed gearing up for release. The movie is also the maiden venture of his newly launched banner, Prithviraj Productions. Kaaliyan and Aadujeevitham are his other projects in the pipeline. He has also signed for actor Kalabhavan Shajohn’s directorial debut, Brother’s Day, the official announcement of which was made today.

Nivin Pauly and Rajeev Ravi to team up for a new film before the already announced NN Pillai biopic

Vignesh Madhu
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Nivin Pauly and Rajeev Ravi to team up for a new film before the already announced NN Pillai biopic

Nivin Pauly and Rajeev Ravi to team up for a new film before the already announced NN Pillai biopic

Nivin Pauly is currently on cloud nine as his latest release, ‘Kayamkulam Kochunni’, continues to do phenomenal business. As per the makers, the movie has earned Rs 34 crores from its first four days of theatrical run. This is huge considering the limitations of the Malayalam industry. Nivin’s performance in the movie has also been noted with critics praising him for the efforts he had put in to play the character.

Not one to stay within his comfort zone, Nivin has been experimenting a lot lately. He currently has ‘Mikhael’, a family thriller with Haneef Adeni and ‘Love Action Drama’, a rom-com with Dhyan Sreenivasan on the floors. The actor has also committed for a couple of biggies with Rajeev Ravi and Jomon T John.

Last year, it was announced that Rajeev Ravi will be directing Nivin in the biopic of legendary theatre artist and freedom fighter, NN Pillai. While there has been no further updates about the project, we now hear that Nivin and Rajeev Ravi will be teaming up for another film very soon. The actor himself revealed this in a recent interview to a national daily.

When prodded about his upcoming projects, he is quoted saying, “There is a new project with Rajeev Ravi, which we might do before the already announced N N Pillai biopic. The scripting of Rosshan Andrrews’ ‘Diego Garcia’ and Jomon T John’s ‘Kairali’ are going on.”

The National award winning cinematographer-turned-filmmaker Rajeev Ravi is a much revered personality in the Malayalam industry. All his three directorial works – ‘Annayum Rasoolum’, ‘Njan Steve Lopez’ and ‘Kammatipaadam’ – were widely acclaimed and are the favourites of Malayali cinephiles. When he teams up with Nivin Pauly, expectations will naturally be high. An official announcement of their new movie is expected to be made shortly.

Brother’s Day: Prithviraj to star in Kalabhavan Shajohn’s directorial debut!

Vignesh Madhu
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Brother’s Day: Prithviraj to star in Kalabhavan Shajohn’s directorial debut!

Brother’s Day: Prithviraj to star in Kalabhavan Shajohn’s directorial debut!

We were among the first to report about actor Kalabhavan Shajohn turning a director. Two years back, Shajohn had pitched a script to Prithviraj. The latter was impressed by the subject and had asked Shajohn to develop it into a full fledged script. Since the star was busy with other commitments, the movie had to be put on hold. After two years, the project is finally materializing as the official announcement was made by Prithviraj today through his social media handle. The movie has been titled as ‘Brother’s Day’ and according to him, it will be a complete commercial entertainer.

Sharing the title poster, Prithviraj has written,

Couple of years back, Shajon chetan (Yup..our own Kalabhavan Shajon) 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! This is about fun guys! Comedy, Action, Romance, Fun and Emotion.
Announcing.. Kalabhavan Shajon’s directorial debut…BROTHER’S DAY!

#BrothersDay

Shajohn is the latest entrant to the club of actor-turned-directors in Malayalam industry. Actors like Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Ramesh Pisharody and Harisree Ashokan have all took up the director’s hat recently. Shajohn, who started his career as a mimicry artist, had his big break with the Jeethu Joseph directorial ‘Drishyam’. The movie earned him widespread appreciation and was later offered meaty roles in several films. He is currently playing a major role in Mohanlal starrer ‘Lucifer’, which interestingly marks the directorial debut of Prithviraj.

Kayamkulam Kochunni’s blockbuster run continues as it rakes in Rs 34 crores in just 4 days!!

Vignesh Madhu
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Kayamkulam Kochunni’s blockbuster run continues as it rakes in Rs 34 crores in just 4 days!!

Kayamkulam Kochunni’s blockbuster run continues as it rakes in Rs 34 crores in just 4 days!!

Kayamkulam Kochunni continues to excel at all the release centres. Hitting screens on October 11, the movie opened to huge numbers at the box office. As per latest reports, the movie has earned a whopping Rs 34 crores from its first four days. The makers have shared the figures in their official social media handle. After the four day long weekend, the movie has now become the highest grossing weekend grosser in Kerala box office.

A simultaneous worldwide release has done wonders for Kayamkulam Kochunni at the box office. In the UAE and GCC region, the movie has been doing tremendous business with a total gross of Rs 10.10 crores from the first three days. This is the all-time second best opening in the Middle East region for a Malayalam movie.

Kayamkulam Kochunni directed by Rosshan Andrrews is the story of Kerala’s legendary highwayman, Kochunni. Writer duo Bobby-Sanjay has adapted the movie from the popular folk stories of Kerala and have given their own interpretation to it. Nivin Pauly plays the titular role in the movie and Mohanlal appears in an extended cameo as Ithikkara Pakki.

Kayamkulam Kochunni is expected to continue its good run in the coming days as well. Since there are no other big releases in Malayalam till November, the movie is certain to have a free run at the Kerala box office. Made on a budget of Rs 45 crores, it is one of the most expensive movies ever made in Malayalam cinema. Gokulam Gopalan of Sri Gokulam Films has produced the movie.

Ladoo is a fun thriller with all necessary ingredients of a good rom-com: Director Arun George K David

Vignesh Madhu
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Ladoo is a fun thriller with all necessary ingredients of a good rom-com: Director Arun George K David

Ladoo is a fun thriller with all necessary ingredients of a good rom-com: Director Arun George K David

Ladoo is an upcoming movie that has Vinay Forrt, Shabareesh Varma and Balu Varghese in the lead roles. The movie directed by debutant Arun George K David is gearing up for release. According to the director, the movie is a fun thriller with all necessary ingredients of a rom-com. Ladoo has a cheerful storyline that revolves around a day’s happenings. A group of friends are on their way to a registrar’s office on their van and the journey changes the course of their lives.

The movie scripted by Sagar Satyyan has Vinay Forrt playing the groom’s character while Balu Varghese and Shabareesh Varma will be seen as his friends. National award winning Tamil actor Bobby Simha is also said to be essaying a crucial cameo role in the movie. Dileesh Pothan, Manoj Guinness and Saju Navodaya are also part of the supporting cast.

Ladoo’s major attraction is its music by Rajesh Murugesan of ‘Premam’ and ‘Neram’ fame. The makers had recently released a song titled ‘Karineela Kanna Kanna’, is rendered by Shabareesh Varma and Rajesh Murugesan. This fun track has caught attention in social medias. The movie’s technical crew includes DOP Gautham Sankar of ‘Theevandi’ fame and editor Lal Krishnan. S Vinod Kumar is producing the movie under the banner of Mini Studio. It is slated to hit screens on November 9.

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