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Mohanlal starts dubbing for Odiyan!

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Mohanlal starts dubbing for Odiyan!

Odiyan is currently in the post-production phase. Since it has already been announced that the movie will be releasing on October 11, the team is putting in a lot of efforts to wrap up the post-production works in time to ensure a smooth release. Mohanlal recently started dubbing for his portions in the movie. Photos of his dubbing were shared in social medias by Aardra Nambir, one of the movie’s assistant directors.

Odiyan marks the directorial debut of ad filmmaker VA Shrikumar Menon. National award winner Harikrishnan has scripted the movie based on the lives of odiyans. People who practice ‘odividya’ are called ‘odiyans’. Odiyans were active in mediveal Kerala and this movie is set in three different timelines from pre-electricity days in the 1950s to 2000.

Mohanlal plays the central role of odiyan Manikyan and the movie follows his life from his childhood to his 60s. According to director Shrikumar Menon, Manikyan is one of the most challenging roles that Mohanlal has done in his career so far. Since the narrative is set in different timelines, the actor appears in multiple looks in the movie, which includes a clean shaven avatar. He had reduced around 18 kilos of body weight to play the younger age of Manikyan.

As per the makers, Odiyan is a mass entertainer with elements of fantasy and magical realism. Prakash Raj as Ravunni will be seen locking horns with Mohanlal while Manju Warrier plays the female lead’s part. Narain, Innocent, Kailas, Sana Althaf, Siddique and Nandu are also part of the supporting cast.

Odiyan’s technical crew includes cinematographer Shaji Kumar, editor Johnkutty, action choreographer Peter Hein, art director Prashanth Madhav and composers M Jayachandran and Sam CS (background score). Antony Perumbavoor is producing this big budget movie under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.

Vaanaville: Watch the latest song from Koode here!

Vaanaville: Watch the latest song from Koode here!

Anjali Menon’s Koode is gearing up to hit screens. The makers have released a new song from the movie. Titled as Vaanaville, this is a beautiful romantic track featuring the lead pair – Parvathy and Prithviraj. Karthik has lent his voice to this song composed by veteran M Jayachandran. Rafeeq Ahamed has penned the lyrics.

Koode has a good pre-release buzz in social medias. The movie is eagerly awaited as it marks the comeback of both Anjali Menon and actress Nazriya Nazim after a four year long gap. According to the director, Koode is a heartwarming tale of relationships. Prithviraj and Nazriya play siblings in the movie. Director Ranjith and Maala Parvathy essay their parents’ roles. Atul Kulkarni, Roshan Mathew, Zubin Nazeel Nawas, Sidharth Menon and Darshana Rajendran are also part of the supporting cast.

Koode’s technical crew includes cinematographer Littil Swayamp of ‘Parava’ fame and editor Praveen Prabhakar. M Jayachandran and Rahul Dixit have composed the songs in the movie. M Renjith’s Rejaputhra Visual Media is producing this movie in association with Anjali Menon’s Little Films India.

Kayamkulam Kochunni trailer clocks over one million views within 12 hours

Kayamkulam Kochunni trailer clocks over one million views within 12 hours

The eagerly awaited trailer of Rosshan Andrrews directorial Kayamkulam Kochunni was released last day. Nivin Pauly plays the titular role in the movie while Mohanlal appears in an extended cameo as Ithikkara Pakki. The movie’s trailer was launched by the latter through his official social media handle. Within 12 hours of its release, the movie has clocked a whopping one million digital views.

From the trailer, the movie promises to be an absolute visual treat for the Malayali audience. The two-minute long trailer is a fascinating one loaded with some stunning visuals by renowned cinematographer Binod Pradhan. The grand scale in which the movie has been made is evident from the trailer. Nivin Pauly as Kochunni appears in multiple looks while Mohanlal makes a badass entry towards the end.

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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 movie’s technical crew boasts of some big wigs like Binod Pradhan, multiple national award winning editor Sreekar Prasad and renowned sound designer PM Satheesh. Creative Studio, who handled the VFX 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. The movie has been planned as a grand Onam release in August.

Peranbu is masterclass from Mammootty sir: Siddharth

Peranbu is masterclass from Mammootty sir: Siddharth

Director Ram’s much awaited Peranbu is finally gearing up for its theatrical release. The movie starring Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the lead is being eagerly awaited by both the Tamil and Malayali audience. After doing its rounds at the international film festival circuits, the movie is expected to hit screens next month.
Last day, the makers had released the first look promo in social medias.

A few celebrities and critics from Kollywood were lucky enough to watch Peranbu at a private screening and actor Siddharth was one among them. Sharing the promo video last day, Siddharth wrote on his Twitter handle about how unforgettable the movie was while also lauding Mammootty’s performance. His Tweet reads,

“I can’t wait for all to see this film. It stayed with me for days after I saw it. Masterclass from Mammootty sir. I believe it is my friend Ram’s most complete film. All the best to him and his team. Beautiful music out on 15th July by our maestro Yuvan.”

Peranbu is said to be an intense emotional family drama featuring Mammootty as a doting father. According to critics who watched the movie, the veteran actor has given one of his finest performances till date. Anjali, Sarath Kumar, Baby Sadhana, transgender artist Anjali Ameer, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kaniha, Siddique and Samuthirakani are also there in crucial roles in the movie.

Earlier this year, Peranbu was screened at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR). The movie secured 20th position amongst the 187 films considered for the audience award category at the festival. It was also nominated for the prestigious NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) award. The movie had its Asian premiere last month at the 21st edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival.

Here’s the title video of Pranav Mohanlal’s Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu

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Here’s the title video of Pranav Mohanlal’s Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu

Earlier in the day, Pranav Mohanlal’s new movie with director Arun Gopy was officially commenced with a customary pooja ceremony. The movie has been titled as Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu. Though the title hints at a possible sequel of Mohanlal’s yesteryear hit film Irupatham Nootandu, the makers have made it clear that the resemblance in title is purely coincidental. The title video of the movie with Gopi Sunder’s background score has been released in social medias.

Director Arun Gopy has written on his Facebook page,

With immense joy and gratitude we proudly present the title of our latest venture starring Pranav Mohanlal produced by Tomichan Mulakuppadam. We wholeheartedly solicit your prayers and support towards the success of this project. Also to note that this is not a follow up to the epic movie ‘Irupatham Noottandu’. Though it seems to take after my guru and mentor K Madhu Sir’s movie ‘Irupatham Noottandu’, it is purely coincidental that our new movie was titled ‘Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu ‘ and I consider it a blessing.

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The movie’s pooja function was attended by Mohanlal, his wife Suchithra, Pranav, Arun Gopy, Asif Ali, Tomichan Mulakupadam, K Madhu, Antony Perumbavoor and many others. Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu is said to be an action-adventure flick. The makers are yet to announce details about the cast but it is already confirmed that a newbie has been signed to play Pranav’s pair.

In the technical front, Abinandan Ramanjunam will be wielding the camera and Gopi Sunder will be handling the music department. The crew also includes editor Vivek Harshan, action choreographer Peter Hein, sound designer Renganaath Ravee and art director Joseph Nellickal. Shoot for the movie will officially kick-start on July 23 in Kanjirapally.

After Yennai Arindhaal, Anikha to act with Ajith once again in Viswasam!

After Yennai Arindhaal, Anikha to act with Ajith once again in Viswasam!

Thala Ajith is currently shooting for his upcoming movie, Viswasam in Hyderabad. Siva is directing this movie which is touted to be a mass commercial entertainer. Nayanthara is playing the female lead’s role. Vivek, Thambi Ramaiah, Bose Venkat, Robo Shankar, Kovai Sarala and Yogi Babu are also part of the movie.

Latest addition to the cast is Malayali actress Anikha. This is her second film with Ajith after sharing screen space with him in the Gautham Menon directorial Yennai Arindhaal (YA). She had a meaty role to play as Ajith’s foster daughter in YA. Later, her performance in Mammootty’s The Great Father and the short film Maa earned her appreciation. Details about her role in Viswasam have not yet been revealed.

If reports are to be believed, Ajith plays a dual role and Nayanthara is essaying a doctor’s role in Viswasam. This is Ajith’s fourth film with director Siva after working with him in Veeram, Vedhalam and Vivegam. While the former two were regular mass entertainers, Vivegam was an ambitious attempt in making a spy-thriller. The movie made on a lavish budget with a big star cast but failed to impress the critics. Ajith and Siva will be hoping to comeback to winning ways with Viswasam.

Its technical crew includes cinematographer Vetri, composer D Imman and editor Ruben. Sathya Jyothi Films, who funded Ajith-Siva duo’s last film Vivegam, is producing this upcoming movie as well.

PC Sreeram heaps praise on Mammootty for his performance in Peranbu

PC Sreeram heaps praise on Mammootty for his performance in Peranbu

Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s highly anticipated Tamil film Peranbu is finally getting ready for its theatrical release. The movie directed by Ram has been doing the rounds at international film festival circuits for sometime now. Last day, the makers had released the first look promo which gives glimpses of the extraordinary response for the movie at the film festivals.

Peranbu is an intense emotional family drama featuring Mammootty as a doting father. The veteran star, as Amudhavan, is said to have given one of his finest performances till date. PC Sreeram, one of Indian cinema’s leading cinematographers, recently got to watch Peranbu and was spellbound by Ram’s work. Calling it an unbelievable film, PC also showered praise on Mammootty for lending a new dimension to the movie. His tweet reads,

#Peranbu

Saw this unbelievable creation from Ram.Mammootty has give a new dimension to” perunbu.” (sic)

Earlier this year, Peranbu was screened at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR). The movie secured 20th position amongst the 187 films considered for the audience award category at the festival. It was also nominated for the prestigious NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) award. Peranbu had its Asian premiere at the 21st edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival. The movie was met with excellent response from viewers at both the festivals.

Peranbu also stars Anjali, Sarath Kumar, Baby Sadhana, transgender artist Anjali Ameer, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kaniha and Samuthirakani. Yuvan Shankar Raja scores music for the movie. PL Thennappan is producing it under the banner of Sri Rajalakshmi Films. The teaser and audio of Peranbu will be officially launched on July 15 in Chennai. It is expected to hit screens in the first week of August.

Confirmed: Indrajith to play a major role in Lucifer!

Confirmed: Indrajith to play a major role in Lucifer!

Prithviraj’s directorial debut Lucifer starring Mohanlal is all set to go on floors from July 16. The first look poster, released last day, has heightened the expectations among the fans as it instantly reminds of Mohanlal’s iconic yesteryear characters like Mangalassery Neelakandan and Induchoodan. The poster comes with the tagline ‘Blood. Brotherhood. Betrayal’.

Murali Gopy has scripted Lucifer has a commercial mass entertainer aimed largely at the fans. There have been several rumours about the movie’s cast. Apart from the lead character played by Mohanlal, the makers have still not revealed details about other actors. Vivek Oberoi, Indrajith, Tovino Thomas, Murali Gopy, Manju Warrier and ‘Queen’ fame Saniya Iyappan are same of the names doing the rounds.

In a recent interview, Prithviraj confirmed that his brother Indrajith is part of the movie. Reportedly, Indrajith has been signed to play a major role in Lucifer. Some of Indrajith’s most popular characters like Vattu Jayan (Left Right Left) and Vettu Vishnu (Ee Adutha Kaalath) were all written by Murali Gopy. So, it will be interesting to see what the writer has in store for Indrajith this time.

Even though the two brothers, Prithviraj and Indrajith, have earlier acted together in films like Nammal Thammil, Police, Tiyaan etc, Lucifer will be a totally different experience as one of them is wearing the director’s hat.

Lucifer first look trends virally across all social media platforms!

Lucifer first look trends virally across all social media platforms!

Last day, the much awaited first look of Mohanlal starrer Lucifer was released in social medias. Mohanlal is seen sitting on a chair in his trademark mundu attire. Though his face is not there to be seen, the poster instantly reminds one of his iconic characters, Mangalassery Neelakandan from Devasuram. Within minutes of release, the first look of Lucifer started to trend across all social medias. The hashtag Lucifer FL was one of the top trends in Twitter last evening.

Lucifer is a hugely hyped movie as it marks the first time collaboration of two of Malayalam cinema’s biggest stars – Prithviraj and Mohanlal. The former is making his directorial debut with this movie. Murali Gopy has reportedly scripted the movie as a commercial mass entertainer for the fans.

Prithviraj has hinted that Lucifer, like all Murali Gopy scripts, will be an intense film that demands strong performances from the actors. Vivek Oberoi, Indrajith, Murali Gopy, Manju Warrier and ‘Queen’ fame Saniya Iyappan are rumored to be part of Lucifer’s cast but the makers are yet to give an official word.

Pre-production works are currently progressing. In the technical crew, Sujith Vaassudev will be cranking the camera and Deepak Dev has been signed as the music director. Antony Perumbavoor is producing the movie under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. Shoot for the movie will kick-start from July 16 in Kuttikanam.

YSR Biopic: Excellent response for Yatra teaser in Tollywood!

YSR Biopic: Excellent response for Yatra teaser in Tollywood!

The teaser of upcoming Telugu movie, Yatra was released on Saturday midnight on the occasion of late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s (YSR) birth anniversary. The movie which is a biopic on YSR is directed by Mahi V Raghav. Malayalam superstar Mammootty plays the late CM’s role in the movie.

The 54 second long teaser is trending virally in social medias. Telugu audience and critics have heaped praise on Mammootty for his perfect diction and his famed voice modulation. His majestic voice-over and screen presence in the teaser has enhanced the expectations. The actor, who has time and again proven that language is no barrier for him, is set to reiterate the same with Yatra.

YSR is one of the most popular and revered politicians that the state of Andhra Pradesh has ever seen. So naturally, it will be one of the most challenging roles Mammootty has done his career so far. Yatra is an event-based film which primarily focuses on the time during YSR’s famous three-month-long padayatra in 2003. The padayatra was a defining moment in his career which transformed him into a people’s leader.

Yatra is being made with high production values. The massive success of the recently released Savitri biopic, Mahanati, has clearly inspired the makers of Yatra. Apart from Mammootty, the movie also has some other leading actors from South Indian cinema. Jagapathi Babu, Suhasini and Bhumika are already confirmed in the cast.

Shoot for the movie is currently progressing at a brisk pace in Hyderabad. The makers are planning to complete shooting and post-production formalities in six months and release the film by January 2019. Vijay Chilla and Shashi Devi are jointly producing the movie under their banner of 70MM Entertainments.