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Pudhu Metro Rail: Here’s a new song from Saamy Square

Vignesh Madhu
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Pudhu Metro Rail: Here’s a new song from Saamy Square

Pudhu Metro Rail: Here’s a new song from Saamy Square

Vikram’s Saamy Square is gearing up to hit screens on September 21. The movie directed by Hari is the sequel of the superhit cop action thriller Saamy, which was released back in 2003. As the release date is nearing, the makers have released a new song video from the movie. The song titled ‘Pudhu Metro Rail’ is the quintessential foreign song that is seen in all Hari films. Interestingly, the song is rendered by lead actors Vikram and Keerthy Suresh. Composer Devi Sri Prasad has also penned the lyrics.

Like the first part, Saamy Square is also expected to be a mass entertainer. From the promos, the movie looks like an usual Hari film with the tried and tested mass masala formula. Vikram is said to be playing a dual role in the movie, as as Aarusaamy and his son, who is also a cop.

Keerthy Suresh and Aishwarya Rajesh play the two female leads. National award winner Bobby Simha is the antagonist. Prabhu, Delhi Ganesh, John Vijay, Soori and Imman Annachi are also part of the movie’s supporting cast. Shibu Thameens, who also produced Vikram’s Irumugan, is funding Saamy Square under the banner of Thameens Films.

Suniel Shetty confirms being a part of Marakkar – Arabikadalinte Simham

Vignesh Madhu
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Suniel Shetty confirms being a part of Marakkar – Arabikadalinte Simham

Suniel Shetty confirms being a part of Marakkar – Arabikadalinte Simham

Priyadarshan’s magnum opus Marakkar – Arabikadalinte Simham with Mohanlal is getting ready to go on floors on Kerala Piravi Day (November 1). Pre-production works for the movie are currently underway. This epic film has been planned to be made on a budget of over Rs 100 crores. Aashirvad Cinemas, Confident Group and Moonshot Entertainment are jointly funding this movie.

The makers are yet to announce the full cast and crew. Apart from Mohanlal, veteran actor Madhu, Prabhu and Pranav Mohanlal are the only other actors who are confirmed in the cast. Reports about Bollywood and Suniel Shetty playing a crucial role in the movie have been doing the rounds for a long time now. In a recent interaction with medias, the actor himself revealed that he is indeed a part of Marakkar – Arabikadalinte Simham.

Priyadarshan shares a great rapport with Suniel Shetty as they have worked together in numerous films. Reports suggest that the director is also in talks with Paresh Rawal and Telugu superstar Nagarjuna. Markkar is being planned as a multi-lingual with leading stars from all major Indian languages. Arabian and Chinese actors will also be part of the cast.

On the technical front, Priyadarshan has got Sabu Cyril to handle the production design. National award winner Tirru will be the DOP. Some other leading technicians from India and abroad are also expected to be associated with this ambitious project.

Fahadh Faasil joins team Virus!

Vignesh Madhu
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Fahadh Faasil joins team Virus!

Fahadh Faasil joins team Virus!

It is already known that director Aashiq Abu is making a movie based on the deadly Nipah outbreak that shook Kerala. The movie titled as ‘Virus’ has a stellar star cast comprising of Revathy, Tovino Thomas, Parvathy, Asif Ali, Rima Kallingal, Kalidas Jayaram, Soubin Shahir, Dileesh Pothan, Chemban Vinod Jose and Remya Nambeeshan. The latest we hear is that Fahadh Faasil will be playing a guest role in the movie. There are also reports about Kalidas opting out due to date issues, but it is yet to be confirmed.

Virus is scripted jointly by Muhsin Parari of ‘KL 10 Pathu’ fame and Suhas and Sharfu, the writers of ‘Varathan’. They are scripting the movie based on some real-life incidents that happened during the virus outbreak. Contrary to reports, the movie is not an anthology but has interconnected stories set all over Kerala. The makers are trying to tell the world a story about how the Malayali community stood united to tackle the virus. Nipah virus had took 17 lives in the state this year.

Virus has veteran actress Revathy playing the role of Health Minister KK Shailaja and Rima Kallingal as nurse Lini Puthussery, who contracted Nipah and passed away while treating the virus affected patients. Tovino Thomas will be playing the role of Kozhikode collector UV Jose.

The technical crew of Viurs includes some well-known names like National award winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Sushin Shyam and editor Saiju Sreedharan. The movie is set to go on floors from December and it has been planned as a Vishu release, next April.

Confirmed: Basil Joseph’s next is with Biju Menon!!

Vignesh Madhu
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Confirmed: Basil Joseph’s next is with Biju Menon!!

Confirmed: Basil Joseph’s next is with Biju Menon!!

Basil Joseph is one of the most promising among the young lot of Malayali filmmakers. Coming from the Vineeth Sreenivasan school, Basil delivered back to back hits in ‘Kunjiramayanam’ and ‘Godha’. For his next, he is all set to team up with veteran actor Biju Menon. ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ fame Sajeev Pazhoor, who won the National Award for best screenplay, is scripting this upcoming movie as well. Sophia Paul’s Weekend Blockbusters is funding the movie.

Interestingly, Biju Menon has already worked with the director Basil, writer Sajeev and the production house, Weekend Blockbusters. The actor played a cameo role in Basil’s directorial debut ‘Kunjiramayanam’. They also shared screen space in ‘Padayottam’, which is currently running successfully in theatres.

Biju Menon and writer Sajeev Pazhoor are presently working on another film, which is directed by Prajith of ‘Oru Vadakkan Selfie’ fame. The movie, which has the actor in the role of a mason, is slated to go on floors from September 20. With Weekend Blockbusters, Biju Menon had collaborated for ‘Padayottam’. This is their second successive film together.

The Basil Joseph-Sajeev Pazhoor-Biju Menon trio is expected to deliver another hit film. More details regarding the other cast and crew members are expected to be officially announced shortly.

Padayottam Review: A complete laugh riot

Vignesh Madhu
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Padayottam Review: A complete laugh riot

Padayottam Review: A complete laugh riot

Malayalam cinema has had very few black comedies and ‘Padayottam’ is the latest entrant to that list. The movie is directed by debutant Rafeek Ibrahim and scripted by Arun AR and Ajai Rahul. Biju Menon, Dileesh Pothan, Saiju Kurup, Sudhi Koppa and Basil Joseph play the lead roles. Let’s jump straight to the review to see what the movie has to offer.

Padayottam is a travel-comedy that is centred around an eventful journey from Trivandrum to Kasargod. Pinku (Basil Joseph), Senan (Dileesh Pothan), Sree (Saiju Kurup) and Renju (Sudhi Koppa) are four thick friends who live in the Chenkalchoola colony in Trivandrum. Pinku is the problem-creator amomg them and one of his acts force the other three to travel to Kasargod. Senan and gang seek the help of Chenkal Reghu (Biju Menon), an influential gangster in the locality. The fun-filled moments that occur during their journey form the rest of the movie.

Though the plot is wafer-thin, it is such moments and lively performances that make the movie engaging. The script written by Arun AR and Ajai Rahul has one joke followed by another and it keeps the audience in splits most of the run-time. Director Rafeek Ibrahim has done a commendable job in effectively translating what’s written on paper. It is not easy to direct a movie that has such utter chaos but he has maintained a clarity throughout.

Padayottam is not an entirely flawless movie but most of the shortcomings are forgivable for the outright entertainment that it offers. One can easily say that the performances of the lead cast lift the movie to another level. Biju Menon as Chenkal Raju once again proves his ability to switch effortlessly between a mass and fun character. He has worked hard on getting the Trivandrum dialect right and its hilarious whenever he helplessly says ‘oh thenju’. Most impressive among the lot was Basil Joseph and Sudhi Koppa. Dileesh Pothan, Saiju Kurup, Hareesh Kanaran and Lijo Jose Pellissery were also good in their respective roles.

Overall, Padayottam is a full on fun entertainer that offers two hours of thorough laughter.

Santhosh Sivan’s next starring Kalidas Jayaram and Manju Warrier titled as ‘Jack and Jill’

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Santhosh Sivan’s next starring Kalidas Jayaram and Manju Warrier titled as ‘Jack and Jill’

Santhosh Sivan’s next starring Kalidas Jayaram and Manju Warrier titled as ‘Jack and Jill’

We had recently reported about Santhosh Sivan planning to direct a movie in Malayalam with Kalidas Jayaram, Soubin Shahir and Manju Warrier in the lead roles. As per latest reports, the movie has been titled as ‘Jack and Jill’. The movie is touted to be a thriller. Shoot is set to commence from October 20 in Alappuzha. A Dubai based company, Lensman Studios is producing the movie.

Nothing much about the plot has been revealed yet by the makers. Seasoned actors like Nedumudi Venu, Ajun Varghese, Ramesh Pisharody and Suraj Venjaramoodu will also be part of the cast. Reportedly, many acclaimed technicians from Bollywood and overseas will be associated with the movie. Besides various locations in Kerala, the movie will also have a brief schedule in London.

Santhosh Sivan is a highly revered filmmaker. His last directorial in Malayalam, ‘Urumi’, a historic-thriller, was hugely successful. When he makes a comeback after a seven-year-long gap, expectations will naturally be on the higher side. After the upcoming Kalidas Jayaram film, Santhosh Sivan is expected to start works for ‘Kunjali Marakkar IV’, which has been in the planning for a long time now.

Pranav Mohanlal to play the lead in Arjun Reddy remake?

Vignesh Madhu
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Pranav Mohanlal to play the lead in Arjun Reddy remake?

Pranav Mohanlal to play the lead in Arjun Reddy remake?

Last day, we had reported about E4 Entertainment acquiring the Malayalam dubbing and remake rights of Telugu blockbuster, Arjun Reddy. Ever since then, there have been lot of speculations about who will reprising Vijay Deverakonda’s lead character from the original. While names like Tovino Thomas and Antony Varghese have been doing the rounds for sometime, latest buzz is that the makers are in talks with Pranav Mohanlal.

Arjun Reddy, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, was a sensational hit all across the South. The movie is about an extremely talented medical surgeon who falls madly in love with his college junior. He becomes addicted to drugs and alcohol post break-up and the rest of the story is about how he redeems himself.

Vijay Deverakonda’s stellar performance as the surgeon with anger management issues was widely talked about. It will be a big challenge for any actor to outperform him. Meanwhile, the movie is also being remade in Hindi and Tamil with Shahid Kapoor and Dhruv Vikram playing the lead roles respectively.

There is still no confirmation about Pranav expressing his interest in doing the remake but it will be huge if he signs it. The actor is currently busy shooting for ‘Irupathiyonnam Noottandu’, directed by Arun Gopy. He will also be seen in a cameo role in the upcoming epic film, ‘Marakkar – Arabikadalinte Simham’.

Tovino’s cop role in Kalki is on the lines of Inspector Balram

Vignesh Madhu
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Tovino’s cop role in Kalki is on the lines of Inspector Balram

Tovino’s cop role in Kalki is on the lines of Inspector Balram

Last day, the announcement of Tovino’s new film, ‘Kalki’, was made in social medias. Debutant Praveen Prabharam is directing this movie, which is touted to be a complete mass entertainer. Tovino plays a police officer’s role in the movie. Though he has acted as a police man in ‘Ezra’ and ‘Tharangam’, ‘Kalki’ will be his first attempt in playing a full fledged cop role. While his was a cameo role in ‘Ezra’, his character in ‘Tharangam’ was a suspended officer.

Interestingly, ‘Kalki’ will also be Tovino’s first full fledged mass flick. According to the makers, his role is on the lines of Mammootty’s iconic character, Inspector Balram, who was a brash but forthright police officer. So we can expect to see Tovino in a rough and tough character in ‘Kalki’. Praveen Prabharam has scripted the movie jointly with Sujin Sujathan.

Kalki’s technical crew includes Gautham Sankar, who cranked the camera in ‘Theevandi’, and editor Renjith Kuzhur. Manoj Poomkunnam is the production controller. Suvin K Krishna and Prasobh Krishna are producing the movie under the banner of Little Big Films. More details regarding the other cast members and when the movie goes on floors are expected to be announced shortly.

‘Premam’ fame Rajesh Murugesan to compose songs in Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham?

Vignesh Madhu
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‘Premam’ fame Rajesh Murugesan to compose songs in Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham?

‘Premam’ fame Rajesh Murugesan to compose songs in Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham?

Ace filmmaker Priyadarshan’s magnum opus Marakkar – Arabikadalinte Simham with Mohanlal is getting ready to go on floors on Kerala Piravi Day (November 1). Pre-production works for the movie are currently underway. This epic film has been planned to be made on a budget of over Rs 100 crores. Aashirvad Cinemas, Confident Group and Moonshot Entertainment are jointly funding this movie.

Priyadarshan has roping in some of the best available actors and technicians for the movie. Sabu Cyril is handling the production design and National award winner Tirru will be cranking the camera. Latest buzz is that, talented young composer Rajesh Murugesan has been signed for the movie.

Rajesh is known for his blockbuster songs in ‘Neram’ and ‘Premam’. Though the makers are yet to make an official announcement, news about him being part of Marakkar are already doing the rounds in social medias. If it is indeed true, then Rajesh has a huge challenge ahead of him. Composing for such an epic film like Marakkar is definitely a big ask for the youngster.

Markkar – Arabikadalinte Simham tells the story of Kunjali Marakkar and Mohanlal plays the titular role.
Kunjali Marakkar was the title given to the naval chief in the 16th century, to protect the coast against the invading Portuguese army. There were four key Kunjali Marakkars during that era. This movie’s story is reportedly based on the fourth Marakkar whose life apparently had the most interesting elements.

According to Priyadarshan, the movie will be a semi-fictious one with bits of history and imagination. While Mohanlal plays the fourth Marakkar, veteran actor Madhu is playing the first among them, named Kutyali Marakkar. Pranav Mohanlal will be essaying the younger part of Mohanlal’s character. Tamil actor Prabhu and Bollywood actor Suneil Shetty will also be playing crucial roles in the movie.

Veteran actor Captain Raju passes away

Vignesh Madhu
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Veteran actor Captain Raju passes away

Veteran actor Captain Raju passes away

Malayali actor Captain Raju passed away on Monday morning. The actor aged 69 breathed his last at his residence in Kochi. He had been suffering from various health issues after suffering a stroke few months ago. Captain Raju was a navy officer before he entered film industry in 1981. He made his acting debut with a movie called ‘Raktham’. He later went on to act in over 500 films across many languages. In a career spanning four long decades, he was most prominent in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films.

Captain Raju was a versatile performer who could effortlessly switch from a negative role to a character role and even comic roles. Some of his most popular roles came in movies like ‘Nadodikattu’, ‘Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha’, ‘1 August’ and ‘Puthukottyile Puthu Manavalan’. His performance as the hilarious hitman Pavanayi in ‘Nadodikattu’ is still hugely popular among Keralites. Besides acting, he has also directed a couple of films – ‘Mr. Pavanayi 99.99’ and ‘Itha Oru Snehagatha’.

A few months ago, Captain had suffered a stroke and fell unconscious during a flight to the US. After being informed of his condition, the flight was diverted and ended up landing in Muscat. Following his family’s request, he was then shifted from Muscat to Kochi for further treatment.

Captain Raju is survived by his wife Prameela and son Ravi Raju.

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