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It’s very rare for a star like Mammootty to accept and do a film like Peranbu: Yuvan Shankar Raja

Vignesh Madhu
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It’s very rare for a star like Mammootty to accept and do a film like Peranbu: Yuvan Shankar Raja

It’s very rare for a star like Mammootty to accept and do a film like Peranbu: Yuvan Shankar Raja

Last day, the grand audio launch event of Mammootty’s upcoming Tamil movie Peranbu was held in Chennai. The movie is written directed by Ram, who has made acclaimed films like Kattradhu Tamizh, Thanga Meengal and Taramani. Yuvan Shankar Raja, a regular in Ram’s films, has composed music for the movie. Along with the cast and crew, several big names from Kollywood like Sathyaraj, Bala, Mysskin, Siddharth, Andrea, and Vetrimaran attended the launch event.

Speaking at the event, composer Yuvan Shankar Raja thanked Mammootty for doing the movie. He is quoted saying, “It’s very rare for a star like Mammootty sir to accept and do a film like this. I’m very happy that a person of his stature accepted this film and gave it a platform to reach big.”

Critics and celebratites who have watched the movie heaped praise on Mammootty’s performance. As a doting father to an autistic child, Mammootty is said to have given one career best performances. The veteran star is expected to be a strong contender for the National awards this year.

Peranbu is one of the most awaited Tamil films of the year. The movie was selected for screening at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR) and the Shanghai International Film Festival. It secured 20th position amongst the 187 films considered for the audience award category in IFFR and was also nominated for the prestigious NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) award.

Peranbu is said to be an intense emotional family drama. ‘Thanga Meengal’ fame Sadhana, Anjali, Samuthirakani, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Anjali Ameer and Siddique are also part of the cast. The movie is expected to hit screens by the first week of August.

Fahadh Faasil nominated for best actor award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Vignesh Madhu
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Fahadh Faasil nominated for best actor award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Fahadh Faasil nominated for best actor award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is all set to begin from August 10 and will go on till August 22. IFFM is one of the most prestigious film festivals that is aimed at honouring the best talents from Indian cinema. Simi Garewal, Nikkhil Advani, Sue Maslin, Jill Bilcock, Andrew Anastaisos and Geoffrey Wright are the Jury for this year. The jury members will be choosing winners across six categories – Best Film, Best Indie Film, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Supporting Role and Best Director.

Out of the films competing at the festival, Bollywood films form the majority. Along with B-Town’s Padman, Hichki, Padmaavat, Sanju, Secret Superstar and Raazi, Telugu films Mahanati and Rangasthalam are also competing for best film. In the best actor category, nominations are – Ranbir Kapoor (Sanju), Varun Dhawan (October),
Fahadh Faasil (Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum), Ranveer Singh (Padmaavat), Akshay Kumar (Padman), Manoj Bajpayee (In The Shadows), Soumitra Chaterjee (Mayurakshi) and Shahid Kapoor (Padmaavat).

Interestingly, Fahadh Faasil is the only South Indian male actor to be nominated at IFFM. His performance in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum earned him numerous accolades including the National award for best supporting actor. The Dileesh Pothan directorial also won the National award for best Malayalam film.

In the female best actor category at IFFM, Keerthy Suresh (Mahanati) is up against Rani Mukerji (Hichki), Vidya Balan (Tumhari Sulu), Deepika Padukone (Padmaavat), Alia Bhatt (Raazi), Bhanita Das (Village Rockstars), Tillotama Shome (Sir) and Zaira Wasim (Secret Superstar). Samantha has also been nominated in the best supporting actor category for her performance in Mahanati.

In the best director category, nominations are – Rajkumar Hirani (Sanju), Shoojit Sircar (October), R. Balki for (Padman), Siddharth P Malhotra for (Hichki), Advait Chandan for (Secret Superstar), Dipesh Jain (In the Shadows), Ere Gowda for (Balekempa), Suresh Triveni (Tumhari Sulu), Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Padmaavat), Rima Das (Village Rockstars), Meghna Gulzar (Raazi), Tabrez Noorani (Love Sonia) and Rohena Gera (Sir).

Here’s the teaser of Mammootty’s Peranbu!

Vignesh Madhu
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Here’s the teaser of Mammootty’s Peranbu!

Here’s the teaser of Mammootty’s Peranbu!

The grand teaser and audio launch event of Mammootty’s upcoming Tamil movie Peranbu was held on Sunday in Chennai. The movie is written directed by Ram, who has made acclaimed films like Kattradhu Tamizh, Thanga Meengal and Taramani. Yuvan Shankar Raja, a regular in Ram’s films, has composed music for the movie.

Peranbu’s highly anticipated teaser has been released in social medias. Mammootty alone features in the teaser which gives glimpses of an extraordinary performance from the veteran actor. Expectations for the movie went sky-high after it was selected for screening at a couple of international film festivals.

Peranbu is said to be an intense emotional family drama. The movie has Mammootty playing Amudhavan, a doting father. His daughter, played by ‘Thanga Meengal’ fame Baby Sadhana, is a mentally challenged child and the movie majorly revolves around their endearing relationship. Anjali, Samuthirakani, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Anjali Ameer and Siddique are also part of the cast.

Earlier this year, Peranbu was screened at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR) and the Shanghai International Film Festival. It secured 20th position amongst the 187 films considered for the audience award category in IFFR and was also nominated for the prestigious NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) award. Critics and celebrities, who got to watch the movie, heaped unanimous praise on Mammootty’s performance.

Peranbu is expected to hit screens by the first week of August.

Mohanlal as Ithikkara Pakki; Check out this new poster from Kayamkulam Kochunni

Vignesh Madhu
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Mohanlal as Ithikkara Pakki; Check out this new poster from Kayamkulam Kochunni

Mohanlal as Ithikkara Pakki; Check out this new poster from Kayamkulam Kochunni

Kayamkulam Kochunni is gearing up to hit screens next month for Onam. The movie directed by Rosshan Andrrews stars Nivin Pauly in the titular role. Mohanlal appears in an extended cameo role in the movie as Ithikkara Pakki. His character poster introduction was unveiled today in social medias. The actor looks rugged and menacing in his new avatar as Pakki.

Mohanlal’s role is one of the movie’s major selling points. Expectations went sky-high among the audience when the makers released Pakki’s look during the shoot time. Ithikara Pakki is known to be the first legendary Robin Hood of Kerala; he and Kochunni were contemporaries. It was Pakki who started the unique style of robbing, which was later continued by Kochunni. According to the makers, the combination scenes between Mohanlal and Nivin Pauly would be the movie’s biggest highlight.

Bobby and Sanjay have scripted the movie based on the life of legendary highwayman Kochunni, who was active in the 18th century in Travancore region. Sunny Wayne, Shine Tom Chacko, Priya Anand, Manikandan Achari, Sunil Sukhada, Babu Antony, Aneesh G Menon, Amit Chakalakkal and Kannada actress Ashwini are also part of the cast.

The technical crew of Kayamkulam Kochunni boasts of some big names like Binod Pradhan, multiple national award winning editor Sreekar Prasad and renowned sound designer PM Satheesh. Creative Studio, who handled the VFX works in films like Baahubali and Enthiran, are on board for Kayamkulam Kochunni as well. Gopi Sunder is in charge of the music department.

Gokulam Gopalan is producing this big budget movie under the banner of Sri Gokulam Films.

Koode Review: A poignant tale of relationships backed by excellent performances

Vignesh Madhu
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Koode Review: A poignant tale of relationships backed by excellent performances

Koode Review: A poignant tale of relationships backed by excellent performances

Koode starring Prithviraj, Nazriya Nazim and Parvathy in the lead roles has hit screens today. Director Anjali Menon and the ever-lovable Nazriya are making a comeback after a four-year-long gap and that itself was the movie’s major selling point. Let’s see how the movie has turned out to be.

Anjali Menon’s Koode is a heartwarming story of relationships. An endearing brother-sister bonding forms the crux while there is also an emotional reunion of two childhood sweethearts. Anything more about the plot will end up as spoilers, so l’m not going any further.

The basic story of Koode is borrowed from the Marathi flick, Happy Journey (the makers have given story credits to Sachin Kundalkar, who wrote and directed the original). But, Koode has lot more to offer than being just another remake. Anjali Menon has reworked the story smoothly to suit the sensibilities of the Malayali audience.

Koode is nothing like Anjali’s previous films – Manjadikuru, Usthad Hotel (script) and Bangalore Days. She has employed a totally different treatment style this time, as the movie demanded it. The narrative is slowly paced and takes its own sweet time to unfold. Even though the subject offers lot of scope for melodrama, she has preferred to keep things simple. With subtle emotions and minimal dialogues, she has managed to tell a touching story quite convincingly.

They say, a director’s job is half done if they get the casting right, and here Anjali has got it spot on. All the three lead actors, Prithviraj, Nazriya and Parvathy, have given their best for the movie. The former two have the most screen time and I should say, they have made the most out of it. Their brother-sister chemistry was wonderful to watch and due appreciation to Anjali for giving them that space to perform without any inhibitions. The central character of Jenny was tailor-made for Nazriya and she owned it quite effortlessly. A great comeback indeed.

Prithviraj’s Joshua is someone with a troubled past and carries a lot of emotions within but is reluctant to express. The actor has given a finely restrained performance that could easily be rated as his best in recent times. Parvathy, despite the limited screen time, has played her part wonderfully well. Ace filmmaker Ranjith, as the doting father Aloshy, had a meaty role to perform and he was highly impressive. Maala Parvathy, Atul Kulkarni, Roshan Mathew, Darshana Rajendran and Pouly Valsan also manage to leave a mark.

On the technical side, Koode is rich with lovely visuals (Littil Swayamp) and delightful music (Rahul Dixit and M Jayachandran). All five beautiful songs in the movie were placed perfectly without sticking out like a sore thumb.

Overall, Koode is a pleasant feel-good film that does not boast of anything extraordinary. Don’t go in expecting an Ustad Hotel or Bangalore Days; Koode is different.

Here’s the teaser of Fahadh Faasil’s Varathan!

Vignesh Madhu
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Here’s the teaser of Fahadh Faasil’s Varathan!

Here’s the teaser of Fahadh Faasil’s Varathan!

The ‘Iyobinte Pusthakam’ duo of Fahadh Faasil and Amal Neerad are coming together once again for a movie titled ‘Varathan’. The movie’s official teaser was released today in social medias and it is Amal Neeradsque in every sense. The 36 second teaser has Fahadh Faasil punching someone, all in typical Amal Neerad style slow motion. Vivek Harshan’s slick editing, Littil Swayamp’s stylish framing and Sushin Shyam’s background score gel perfectly to make this one an intriguing teaser.

Varathan has Aishwarya Lekshmi of ‘Njandukalude Naatil Oridavela’ and ‘Mayaanadhi’ fame playing the female lead. Nothing much is known about the movie or its genre as the makers kept utmost secrecy throughout the shoot time. The movie went on floors in March and the team went about silently with the shooting before wrapping it up last month in Dubai.

Fahadh Faasil will be seen in two different looks in the movie – one with a beard and the other with a goatie. ‘Parava’ fame Arjun Ashokan, Vijileesh, Dileesh Pothan, Sharafudheen and ‘Guppy’ fame Master Chethan Lal are part of the supporting cast.

Expectations are high as Fahadh Faasil -Amal Neerad team’s last outing together, ‘Iyobinte Pusthakam’, was a big hit. Fahadh’s wife and actress, Nazriya Nazim is debuting as a producer with this movie. She is jointly funding Varathan with Amal Neerad Productions. The makers are planning it as an Onam release in August.

Here’s the teaser of Vijay Sethupathi-Trisha starrer ’96’

Vignesh Madhu
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Here’s the teaser of Vijay Sethupathi-Trisha starrer ’96’

Here’s the teaser of Vijay Sethupathi-Trisha starrer ’96’

As informed by the makers, the teaser of Vijay Sethupathi’s new film ’96’ has been released today evening in social medias. The lead pair, Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan, feature in this beautifully conceived teaser which gives vibes of an intense romantic flick. Cinematographer C Prem Kumar, known for his works in movies like Pasanga and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, is making his directorial debut with 96.

96 is a coming-of-age romantic drama with the narrative traversing through three stages of the protagonist’s life. Vijay Sethupathi will be seen in three different looks in the movie. He is paired with Trisha for the first time and their on-screen chemistry is something refreshing to look forward to for the audience.

Trisha has pinned high hopes on the movie. In a recent interview, she had said that 96 will be on the lines of her hit flick Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya. 96 was shot in picturesque locations in Spiti Valley, Rajasthan and Kolkata. Veteran actor Janakaraj, Vinothini and Kaali Venkat are also playing crucial roles in the movie.

96 has its cinematography done by Mahendrian Jayaraju and N Shanmuga Sundaram. ‘Thaikkudam Bridge’ band fame Govind P Menon is handling the music department. S Nanthagopal is producing the movie under the banner of Madras Enterprises.

Vinayakan to play the lead in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Pothu!

Vignesh Madhu
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Vinayakan to play the lead in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Pothu!

Vinayakan to play the lead in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Pothu!

For a while now, there have been talks about Lijo Jose Pellissery planning to direct a movie titled Pothu. It was first reported that Nivin Pauly and Antony Varghese will be playing the lead roles, only to be dismissed as baseless by the director. But trustworthy reports now suggest that the project is indeed on but with different cast. The extremely talented Vinayakan will be playing one of the leads in the movie.

Recently, a popular media group had reported that Vinaykan quoted a whopping Rs 1 crore as remuneration for the movie. While many believe it to a huge amount, which is on par with a superstar’s pay, Vinayakan believes that it is a reasonable pay for 40 days of shoot. Post his state award winning performance in Kammattipadam, the actor enjoys a massive popularity among the Malayali audience and has also been part of many quality films.

Vinayakan and Lijo Jose Pellissery have also worked together in Ee Maa Yau and Swathanthryam Ardharthriyil (which the latter produced). So, the director will be keen to get him on board for Pothu as well. More details regarding the movie are not yet known. Vinayakan meanwhile has also been signed to play the lead in debutante Leela Santhosh’s movie based on the tribal leader Karinthandan.

I have plans to direct a movie with Suriya in the future: Karthi

Vignesh Madhu
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I have plans to direct a movie with Suriya in the future: Karthi

I have plans to direct a movie with Suriya in the future: Karthi

Karthi is currently busy with the promotions of his upcoming movie Kadai Kutty Singam. The movie directed by Pandiraj has Karthi playing a villager’s role. Sayyeshaa, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Arthana Binu, Sathyaraj, Bhanupriya and many others are part of the movie’s elaborate cast. Karthi’s brother Suriya is producing the movie under his banner 2D Entertainment.

Besides producing, Suriya is also playing a cameo role in Kadai Kutty Singam. The fact that this is first time the two brothers are sharing screen space has excited fans of both the actors. Adding to their excitement, Karthi, in a recent interview, revealed that director Pandiraj is planning to write a script featuring both him and Suriya in the lead roles. Interestingly, the director has worked with Suriya in Pasanga 2 and shares a very good rapport with him. So, we cannot dismiss the possibility of such a project materializing.

In the interview, Karthi also added that he has plans to direct a movie with his brother, sometime in the future. Not many know that Karthi started his career in cinema as an assistant director with the legendary Mani Ratnam. It will be really interesting if Karthi decides to don the director’s hat and make a movie with his brother. Let’s hope it happens soon.

Release date announced for Sivakarthikeyan’s Seemaraja

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Release date announced for Sivakarthikeyan’s Seemaraja

Release date announced for Sivakarthikeyan’s Seemaraja

After the blockbuster success of Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam and Rajini Murugan, Sivakarthikeyan and director Ponram are coming together for their third film, Seemaraja. The movie has Samantha paired with Sivakarthikeyan for the first time. Last day, the makers announced that the movie will be hitting screens on September 13.

Seemaraja is touted to be a rural mass-comedy entertainer. The movie has Simran, one of the leading heroines of her time, playing a negative role. Keerthy Suresh is also there in a cameo role in the movie. Unlike other Tamil commercial flicks, Samantha, as the female lead, also has a solid role; she even underwent training in Tamil Nadu’s traditional martial arts form Silambam for the movie.

Seemaraja’s supporting cast includes Malayali actor Lal, Napoleon, Soori, Motta Rajendran, Sathish, Yogi Babu and Manobala among others. D Imman is handling the music department and Balasubramaniem is cranking the camera. The movie is being produced by RD Raja’s 24 AM Studios. It is the banner’s third successive film with Sivakarthikeyan after Remo and Velaikkaran.

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