The trailer of the much-awaited Tamil movie Irugapatru was released on Thursday by Potential Studios, the production house behind acclaimed films like Maya and Maanagaram. The film stars Vikram Prabhu, Shradha Srinath, Vidaarth, Abarnathi, and Saniya Iyappan in the lead roles, along with a host of supporting actors. The music is composed by Justin Prabhakaran, who has previously worked on hits like Dear Comrade and Monster.
The trailer gives a glimpse of the plot, which revolves around a group of friends who embark on a road trip to attend a wedding. Along the way, they encounter various hilarious and unexpected situations, as well as some emotional moments. The trailer also showcases the stunning visuals of the film, which has been shot in various locations across India. The film promises to be a fun-filled entertainer with a lot of heart and humor.
Irugapatru Trailer
The film is directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan,...
The trailer gives a glimpse of the plot, which revolves around a group of friends who embark on a road trip to attend a wedding. Along the way, they encounter various hilarious and unexpected situations, as well as some emotional moments. The trailer also showcases the stunning visuals of the film, which has been shot in various locations across India. The film promises to be a fun-filled entertainer with a lot of heart and humor.
Irugapatru Trailer
The film is directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan,...
- 9/22/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Empuraan, the much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster Malayalam movie Lucifer, is all set to begin its promo shooting next week. The movie, which stars Mohanlal in the lead role, will be directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, who also helmed the first part. The movie is expected to be a high-octane action thriller that will explore the rise of Stephen Nedumpally, the mysterious character played by Mohanlal, from a king to a god.
The movie, which is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, has a star-studded cast that includes Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Saniya Iyappan, and Nyla Usha. The movie also marks the Malayalam debut of Bollywood actor John Abraham, who will play a pivotal role in the movie. The music of the movie will be composed by Deepak Dev, while the cinematography will be handled by Sujith Vaassudev.
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The movie, which is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, has a star-studded cast that includes Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Saniya Iyappan, and Nyla Usha. The movie also marks the Malayalam debut of Bollywood actor John Abraham, who will play a pivotal role in the movie. The music of the movie will be composed by Deepak Dev, while the cinematography will be handled by Sujith Vaassudev.
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- 9/1/2023
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ReviewThe film’s underlying philosophy seems to be that adulting is overrated, and that all the world's problems could be solved if only all of us believed in the healing power of oversized, colourful clothes.Sowmya RajendranNivin Pauly in Saturday NightOne of the characters in Rosshan Andrrews’ buddy film Saturday Night has a condition called age regression. He’s stuck in a phase of extreme juvenility – and the film's expectation is that the viewers, too, transport themselves to a similar stage in life to enjoy it. Preferably nothing above kindergarten. It's painful to see Nivin Pauly in a film like this. Saturday Night (written by Naveen Bhaskar) opens with a self aware joke on the actor's considerable weight gain in a WhatApp group called Jass – Justin (Saiju Kurup), Ajith (Siju Wilson), Sunil (Aju Varghese) and Stanley (Nivin Pauly). They are supposedly great friends but we never understand why. Justin and...
- 11/4/2022
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
To celebrate the cinematic brilliance of Indian films encompassing four languages namely Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, Filmfare recently hosted the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory.
The event took place here for the first time on Monday night at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for this year was bestowed on Allu Aravind. His wife took this opportunity to praise him for the first time on stage as he dedicated the award to his father who completed 100 years of age.
The Awards also honoured the beloved star of Kannada cinema, the late Puneeth Rajkumar with the Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously. Coincidentally, it happened to be his death anniversary.
‘Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1’, film received the Best Film Award, Telugu. For his performance in this movie, Allu Arjun was named as the winner under the Best Actor (Male) Telugu category.
The...
The event took place here for the first time on Monday night at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for this year was bestowed on Allu Aravind. His wife took this opportunity to praise him for the first time on stage as he dedicated the award to his father who completed 100 years of age.
The Awards also honoured the beloved star of Kannada cinema, the late Puneeth Rajkumar with the Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously. Coincidentally, it happened to be his death anniversary.
‘Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1’, film received the Best Film Award, Telugu. For his performance in this movie, Allu Arjun was named as the winner under the Best Actor (Male) Telugu category.
The...
- 10/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
CinemaThe 67th Filmfare Awards South, which was held in Bengaluru on October 9, saw the attendance of stars from Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries. Tnm StaffFacebookThe 67th Filmfare Awards South was held on Sunday, October 9, at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre. The awards ceremony was attended by stars from Tollywood, Kollywood, Mollywood and Sandalwood. The 2022 edition of the awards function was hosted by Kannada actors Diganth and Ramesh Aravind. It also featured dance performances by several popular actors including Pooja Hegde who was recently seen in Kollywood film Beast, Sitha Ramam fame Mrunal Thakur, Krithi Shetty, and Saniya Iyappan among others. First introduced in 1954, the Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the oldest film events in India. The awards are presented annually to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry. Suriya and Aparna Balamurali starrer Soorarai Pottru (Tamil), Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s...
- 10/10/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
The first look of director Rosshan Andrrews’s upcoming film, ‘Saturday Night’, featuring actor Nivin Pauly in the lead, was released on Wednesday by its makers. Nivin Pauly, who took to Instagram to share the first look poster of the film, described it as a “beautiful tale of friendship, love, and laughter.”
He wrote, “Get ready for the madness and fun… Here comes Stanley and friends. Presenting the First Look poster of my next – ‘Saturday Night.’ “A beautiful tale of friendship, love, and laughter, directed by dear Rosshan Andrrews. written by Naveen Bhaskar. A big thanks to producers Ajith Vinayaka and Sareth for their unstinting support.
“Sharing the screen with the crazy gang of Aju Varghese, Siju Wilson, Saiju Kurup, Saniya Iyappan, Grace Antonyy, and Malavika Sreenath made this journey even more memorable.”
Music for the eagerly awaited comedy caper is by Jakes Bejoy and cinematography for the film is by Aslam K Purayil.
He wrote, “Get ready for the madness and fun… Here comes Stanley and friends. Presenting the First Look poster of my next – ‘Saturday Night.’ “A beautiful tale of friendship, love, and laughter, directed by dear Rosshan Andrrews. written by Naveen Bhaskar. A big thanks to producers Ajith Vinayaka and Sareth for their unstinting support.
“Sharing the screen with the crazy gang of Aju Varghese, Siju Wilson, Saiju Kurup, Saniya Iyappan, Grace Antonyy, and Malavika Sreenath made this journey even more memorable.”
Music for the eagerly awaited comedy caper is by Jakes Bejoy and cinematography for the film is by Aslam K Purayil.
- 8/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
ReviewThe film is a good old chase, with a dogged policeman who’s after a crafty criminal. In fact, it felt very much like Dulquer of 'Salute' chasing after Dulquer of 'Kurup'. Sowmya RajendranA film where the hero plays the role of a police officer is usually cue for bombastic action scenes glorifying the power of the khaki uniform, with several sequences justifying custodial violence and extrajudicial killings. Dulquer Salmaan’s Salute, directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by Bobby-Sanjay, stands out in this respect. The thriller is centered around a policeman whose conscience comes in the way of doing what is necessary to keep his job. The film begins with Aravind Karunakaran (Dulquer Salmaan), an Si who is on long leave, going to a police station to get the details of a case that he had investigated three years ago. The double murders of Martin and Sheeba had rocked...
- 3/17/2022
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodSeveral actors like Kunchacko Boban, Rima Kallingal and Tovino Thomas posted personal pictures and messages on Father’s Day.Tnm StaffThe photo paints a cosy family picture with two people in it. The older is a grandpa tying the hair of his son’s daughter seated in front of him. It could be just a charming picture from any home. Only this grandpa is Malayalam cinema’s celebrated superstar Mammootty. His son and actor Dulquer Salmaan posted the picture on his Instagram page to wish him on Father’s Day. Among Dulquer’s many hashtags are the words ‘no caption needed’, ‘picture speaks a thousand words’ and ‘my biggest joy’. Mammootty is seen in comfortable home clothes, a shirt and mundu. He has his long hair tied into a small ponytail at the back. And from the looks of it, he is attempting to give his granddaughter the same hairdo.
- 6/20/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodPrithviraj made his directorial debut with the 2019 Malayalam film ‘Lucifer’ starring Mohanlal in the lead.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Prithviraj Sukumaran Following the success of his directorial debut Lucifer, Malayalam actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed that he has a new story and is all set to launch his second directorial venture. Announcing the news with fans on Instagram on Wednesday, Prithviraj revealed that his daughter Alankrita, whom he fondly calls Ally, provided the inspiration for his directorial comeback. Prithviraj’s post showed a storyline written on a small electronic notepad, the handwriting indicating that it was perhaps jotted down by Alankrita. The short story reads, “Father and son lived in America. World war 2 happened and they shifted to a refugee camp. There they stayed for two years and the war ended. They went back home and lived happily ever after. The end.” Stating that this was the best story he had heard during the lockdown,...
- 6/17/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirected by debutant filmmaker Jofin T Chacko, ‘The Priest’ hit the theatres on March 11.Tnm StaffThose who missed watching the Malayalam horror-mystery film, The Priest, can now watch it on Amazon Prime Video. After garnering praises from fans and critics, the movie is now set to premiere on the Ott platform on April 14. The film, which stars Mammootty and Manju Warrier, hit the theatres on March 11. The Priest also stars Nikhila Vimal, Sreenath Bhasi, Saniya Iyappan and Jagadish in other pivotal roles. Filmmaker Jofin T Chacko’s debut Malayalam film The Priest has Mammootty playing the titular role. Father Carmen Benedict (Mammootty) is a priest who has a special interest in crime investigations. Speaking about his character in the horror mystery film, Mammootty said in a press release, "I always look for roles that are different from the ones I have played previously. When I first read the script of The Priest,...
- 4/9/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
ReviewDespite an underwhelming beginning, director Jofin T Chacko picks up the thread and weaves an intriguing tale.CrisWhen a young woman walks into his home, opening the unlocked door, Father Benedict is not shocked. He calmly asks her who she is and after giving a name she immediately asks for his help in a case. There is no introduction, no formalities, not even curiosity and you wonder if it is going to be a long, disappointing film. For this is how The Priest introduces the character of Mammootty, soon after a disconnected hospital scene and a song. But it is not that the dialogue writers forgot to add those missing lines. If it has to make sense, the movie has to proceed towards the interval when Father Benedict, in his priest's robes and a dog following him, is more properly introduced. A lot of The Priest is written in this manner.
- 3/11/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood'The Priest' was initially scheduled to hit the big screens on March 5 but was postponed. Tnm StaffDebutant director Jofin T Chacko announced on Monday that Mammootty and Manju Warrier starrer The Priest will be hitting the big screens on March 11. Jofin T Chacko took to Instagram to share a poster featuring Mollywood superstar Mammootty and announced the release date. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jofin T Chacko (@jofin_t_chacko) The announcement from the makers of The Priest came a few hours after the Kerala government announced extension of working timings for theatres across the state. Earlier, many filmmakers raised concerns over not being able to run four shows in theatres. The Kerala government has now permitted theatres in the states to run night shows. The movie was initially slated for release on March 5. The producers of The Priest decided to postpone its release since...
- 3/9/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Mollywood Dulquer Salmaan essays the role of a cop in this upcoming Malayalam movie that has Diana Penty starring opposite him.Tnm StaffPopular Mollywood actor Dulquer Salmaan took to social media to reveal the title and first look poster from his upcoming Malayalam film, Salute. Dulquer is dressed as a cop in the poster that was released on Monday. He is seen sitting on a bike and strikes a pose with a police baton/ lathi. The actor started the caption on a funny note by acknowledging that he is presenting his own movie. He then praised all the members of the cast and crew. “As embarrassing at it is. Here’s me presenting myself in our newest film titled “Salute” ! Saluting our wonderful cast and crew @DianaPenty @Music_Santhosh @sreekar_prasad @salutemovie2021 @dqswayfarerfilm #RosshanAndrrews #BobbySanjay #SaluteFL #SaluteFirstLook #SaluteMovie,” the tweet read. As embarrassing at it is. Here’s me presenting...
- 3/8/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodMammootty had also presented the first-look poster of ‘Kho Kho’ when it was released in August 2020. Tnm StaffMollywood star Mammootty presented the teaser of Rajisha Vijayan’s upcoming film Kho Kho on Saturday. The sports drama film is directed and written by Rahul Riji Nair, who won four Kerala state film awards for his 2017 Malayalam film Ottamuri Velicham. Actor Mammooty took to Facebook to present the teaser of Kho Kho. “Happy to present the teaser of Kho Kho. All the best to Rahul Riji Nair, Rajisha Vijayan and to the entire team,” the post read. The first look poster of Kho Kho was also presented by actor Mammotty when it was released in August last year. Rajisha will essay the role of a Kho Kho coach at a school. The film tracks the journey of Rajisha’s character and throws the spotlight on how she struggles to put together a...
- 3/6/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirector Jofin T Chacko said that they await the Kerala government's approval to run second shows in theatres.Tnm StaffThe makers of Malayalam star Mammootty starrer The Priest announced on Wednesday that the release of the much-awaited movie has been postponed. The film was originally slated for release on March 4. However, the makers are now awaiting the state government’s approval to conduct second shows in theatres. Debutant director Jofin T Chacko took to social media to announce the same. Jofin conveyed through an Instagram post that The Priest was scheduled to release across the globe on April 4 as well. However, they are postponing the release of the film since the Kerala government has not given permission for theatres to run four shows. The makers have not announced a new release date for the thriller yet. The news comes as a disappointment to fans who have been eagerly waiting to...
- 3/4/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
EntertainmentSaniya has uploaded several dance videos to her official Instagram handle, wherein she has experimented with various dance styles.Saradha UScreengrab/ @_saniya_iyappan_Malayalam actor Saniya Iyappan rose to fame with her role as Chinnu in Queen, which released in 2018. The younger audiences, in particular, connected with Saniya’s role and appreciated her performance. She was also showered with love from fans for essaying the role of Jhanvi in the Mohanlal starrer Lucifer. While she is duly appreciated by fans for her acting abilities, a lot of people don’t know that she’s a trained dancer. Prior to Queen, the teenager started off as a participant on the dance reality show D4 Dance, which aired on Mazhavil Manorama. Saniya has uploaded several dance videos to her official Instagram handle, wherein she has experimented with various dance styles. Here are seven videos in which the actor dazzled fans with her elegant dance performances.
- 3/1/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodScheduled to hit the screens on March 4, the film stars Mammootty as Father Benedict, a former priest who has a special interest in crime investigations.Digital NativeThe second teaser of the upcoming Mammootty starrer The Priest, directed by debutant Jofin T Chacko, was released by its makers on Saturday. Mammootty plays the titular role in the film, which also marks actor Manju Warrier’s first collaboration with the superstar. Scheduled to hit the screens on March 4, the film stars Mammootty as Father Benedict, a former priest who has a special interest in crime investigations. Manju Warrier, the leading lady, is said to be playing a strong character in the film. The film also stars Baby Monica, Nikhila Vimal and Saniya Iyappan. The technical crew of The Priest comprises Jofin T Chacko as the writer, Shyam Menon and Deepu Pradeep for screenplay, Rahul Raj for music, Akhil George for cranking the...
- 2/28/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodBesides Mammootty in the lead role, the film will also have Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi playing pivotal roles.Digital NativeMalayalam superstar Mammootty and director Amal Neerad are teaming up for a project before they start work on Bilal. Titled Bheeshma, the first look poster was released by Mammootty's son and actor Dulquer Salmaan on Sunday. Sharing the first look poster, Dulquer wrote, "Presenting to you the exciting first look of Bheeshma. How epic does this look. When this team comes together I go back to being a fan boy watching Big B wide eyed. I can’t wait to watch this slick entertainer on the big screen. All the best to Amalettan and the entire team. #fanboyfirst #mydaddystrongest #aintnobodylikehim #megastar #amalneerad #bheeshma #thekindamovieswewaitfor." Besides Mammootty in the lead role, the film will also have Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi playing pivotal roles. The project will be made on a...
- 2/7/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodA thriller directed by Jofin T Chacko, ‘The Priest’ will be the first Malayalam superstar movie to have a theatrical release since cinemas reopened on January 13.Tnm StaffMalayalam thriller The Priest, starring Mammootty and Manju Warrier in the lead, will release in theatres on March 4. Mammootty tweeted the news with a poster saying, “In cinemas from March 4, 2021”. #ThePriest #ThePriestOnMarch4 pic.twitter.com/MHW9zYbhnA — Mammootty (@mammukka) February 1, 2021 The poster shows Mammootty wearing a cap, a pair of glasses and a beard, alongside Manju Warrier, Nikhila Vimal and Saniya Iyappan as well as a little girl. The film is written and directed by newcomer Jofin T Chacko. It is produced by Anto Joseph, B Unnikrishnan and Vn Babu. The editor of the film is Shameer Muhammed and the music composer is Rahul Raj. The film is also of interest to those who would like to see two celebrated actors – Mammootty and...
- 2/1/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor and the director were working on ‘Bilal’, the sequel to ‘Big B’ when Covid-19 broke out. Digital NativeWhile the release of Bilal is awaited, the film’s lead actor and director are teaming up for a fresh project on a smaller budget. Malayalam superstar Mammootty and director Amal Neerad will begin work on the new untitled project soon and it will start rolling from February 3. Besides Mammootty in the lead role, the film will also have Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi playing pivotal roles. Sources in the know say that Bilal, sequel to the popular film Big B, is planned on a larger canvas with shooting locations earmarked in some foreign locations, and it will be possible to take off only after the Covid-19 pandemic is under control. Incidentally, Mammootty will be on a film set after a year’s break. It may be noted here that the...
- 1/18/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThere were allegations that the poster was plagiarised from the American series ‘Breaking Bad’.Digital NativeThe poster of Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s upcoming film The Priest was released a few days ago. While the star’s fans were raving about Mammootty’s look in the film, some alleged that the poster was plagiarised. The allegation was that the look was inspired by Bryan Cranston’s getup in Breaking Bad, an American crime-drama series. Reacting to this allegation, the design team OldMonks Design put out a clarification, saying that the so-called poster of Breakig Bad was fake, and someone had edited the original poster of The Priest. They put a post with three pictures on their social media page (image above): “The first image is the location still. The second one is the poster that we designed for The Priest. The third image is that poster that someone else had...
- 1/6/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CinemaAs 2020 draws to a close, here is a list of some of the postponed/delayed south Indian films that fans are waiting for eagerly.Anjana ShekarRajeswari Parasa2020 has been a year of waiting. We waited in lines to buy essentials, we stayed indoors waiting when the coronavirus transmission was at its peak, and we continue to wait for a successful vaccine to reach us. To keep ourselves entertained, we also waited for new content from filmmakers, artists and musicians. Meanwhile, filmmakers were forced to reshuffle release dates as everything had come to a standstill due to the lockdown. This pushed several films to opt for Ott releases, but that was not a viable option for big budget films. As 2020 draws to a close, here is a list of some of the postponed/delayed south Indian films that fans are waiting for eagerly. Tamil Master: Starring Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi and Malavika Mohanan in the lead,...
- 12/22/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor had been on self-imposed isolation ever since the lockdown for containing Covid-19 was announced.Digital NativeMalayalam megastar Mammootty was on self-imposed isolation ever since the lockdown for containing Covid-19 was announced in March and recently ventured out with his close associates creating a sense of eagerness among his fans on what his next would be. For the uninitiated, Mammootty did not venture out of his Kochi residence for 275 days and his actor son Dulquer Salmaan reportedly said that his dad wanted to set a new record of staying home for the longest period. According to reports, the megastar, in a new avatar, sporting a thick beard and pony-tailed hair, recently shot for a commercial for which he finally ventured out. On this, close associate, production manager Badhushah said in an interview to the Times of India, “It was the first time he stepped out since the pandemic lockdown.
- 12/7/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodStarring Mammootty and Manju in the lead, the thriller is directed by debutant Jofin T Chacko.Digital NativeThe shooting of one of the most anticipated films in Malayalam, The Priest, has been completed. On wrapping up, the team posted some pics giving fans a glimpse of the sets. On the last day of the shoot, which was happening in Kerala’s Kuttikkanam, the female leads Manju Warrier and Nikhila Vimal were present on the sets. Sharing a few pics from the location, Manju Warrier wrote on her social media page, “A big thank you team #ThePriest for the love! @unnikrishnan_b_director @antojosephfilmcompany @jofin_t_chacko @akhilarakkal @nikhilavimalofficial @venkitesh_v.p @a_moviebuff , Prem, Ghazali, Chakru, Alan, Sanu, and our dear Baby Chettan. And many more others who are not in this picture.” View this post on Instagram A big thank you to team #ThePriest for the love! @mammootty @unnikrishnan...
- 11/5/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Social Saniya's career is picking up pace and she has also made a name for herself as a fashion diva.Tnm StaffBe it traditional Kerala, ethnic or western couture, Malayalam actor Saniya Iyappan pulls it off with elan. The 18-year-old, best known for roles in Queen and Lucifer, regularly posts her photoshoots on her social media pages. Though she has done only a handful of films, Saniya has a whopping 1.6 million followers on Instagram. The actor, who made her debut with the surprise hit Queen, played the only female student in a mechanical engineering course. In Lucifer, she played Manju Warrier's daughter and won praise for her acting. Though Saniya's career is only just picking up, she has made a name for herself as a fashion diva. We picked out her best looks from her shoots, which prove that she really is a style icon. Slaying it in yellow...
- 11/3/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Cyber bullyingActors Srinda, Nimisha Sajayan, Saniya Iyappan, Anna Ben and TV show host Ranjini Haridas too have posted videos supporting the campaign. Tnm StaffActor Manju Warrier is the latest celebrity in Malayalam cinema to join Women in Cinema Collective (Wcc)'s ‘Refuse the Abuse’ campaign against cyber bullying and harassment. On Monday the renowned actor took to social media to post a video in support of the campaign. Speaking out against misuse of freedom of speech, the actor noted, “India is the world’s biggest democracy. The most special thing here is freedom of speech. But to what extent can this freedom of speech be used - this question arises. A small portion of people at least misuse this freedom. They see this as their right to abuse or hurl personal insults against anyone whom they despise. Such attacks are most often directed at women and this is a fact that nobody can deny.
- 10/13/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Cyberbullying Actors Anna Ben, Srinda, Nimisha Sajayan and Saniya Iyappan posted videos in support of the campaign. Tnm StaffThe Women in Cinema Collective or Wcc this week, launched ‘Refuse the Abuse’ - a new online campaign against cyberbullying on social media. The collective which aims to promote women in the film field, especially in Malayalam cinema, and offer a safe space for women stakeholders of the industry, called upon several women actors in Mollywood to speak out against online abuse and cyberbullying. A blog published by the Wcc also. "Many of these people are those who are interested in copying every little act of their favorite star. The stars are also very careful in building their social media space. It will be much easier for the stars to convey to the people a firm stand that bad cyber culture should be avoided. A request to the stars who are active on social media,...
- 10/10/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodPrithviraj who made his directorial debut last year with ‘Lucifer’ has been working with actor-scriptwriter Murali Gopy for a sequel.Digital NativeMurali Gopy and MammoottyMammootty might be a part of the second part of Lucifer, which was the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj. The first part, with Mohanlal playing the lead, was released last year and turned out to be a huge box office success. Around the time Lucifer released, it was revealed that it would have a sequel titled Empuraan. This project is currently in the pre-production stage and we hear that Prithviraj and Murali Gopy may rope in megastar Mammootty to play the lead in it. However, there is no official word on it but only the slightest indication as Murali Gopi had mentioned in his social media page that he had a three-hour long discussion with the megastar. There was also a hint from Prithviraj in his...
- 10/7/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodAre the three stars coming together for a film? Tnm StaffA photograph of Mohanlal, Dulquer Salmaan and Prithviraj together has gone viral after Prithiviraj uploaded it on his social media pages. Is something cooking? Are the three stars coming together for a film? It's anyone's guess at this point but fans are eager to see the combination on screen. Prithviraj made his directorial debut with Lucifer which had Mohanlal in the lead. The film was a blockbuster and a sequel is on the cards. The photo has left fans wondering if Dulquer will be playing a role in the film or doing a cameo. Prithviraj himself had done a small role in the first film. Written by Murali Gopy and produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Lucifer had a host of other stars in the cast, including Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Vivek Oberoi, Saniya Iyappan, Indrajith Sukumaran and others. Despite mixed reviews,...
- 8/25/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe web series is directed by Mridul Nair and produced by Dr Leena S.Tnm StaffThe trailer starts slowly with the revolving earth and the narrator's funny voice-over. "Since it doesn't have any other job, it keeps rotating from morning to evening," he says and adds, "but our story does not happen on the earth, it happens in Andippara." A Kerala village where the story happens, the one that the title Instagraamam (Insta-village) refers to. But then as the trailer proceeds, the slowness disappears and it is mayhem all over. The new Malayalam web series is directed by Mridul Nair and produced by Dr Leena S. Mridul has written the series with J Ramakrishna Kulur. The trailer shows a man (Sabumon) announcing a grand festival at the local temple and the villagers suggesting ideas for cultural programmes, including a dance by actor Shobana. The one-liners and music that follow suggest a comic series.
- 7/18/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt is an appreciable trend that actors of the newer generation seem to embrace any sort of role with joy.CrisSreenath BhasiIt's unlikely to be the image you would want people to have of you. A gigantic crown on your head, a hideous laugh, a chase on a rainy terrace, an assault to weepy background music and then the final smirk on the face. Roshan Mathew, a favourite with critics, had begun his film career with a forgettable rapist character, one among a few, assaulting a homemaker while proudly announcing that she’d be the sixth. Puthiya Niyamam, a movie with stars like Mammootty and Nayanthara in the lead, was remembered for other reasons. It was a year later that Roshan’s face became more familiar even as he played one of the many young people — most making their debut — in a college romance called Aanandam. Just as you thought...
- 7/11/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Tollywood The mega star will reportedly be reprising Mohanlal’s role from the original.Digital NativeTollywood mega star Chiranjeeve has bagged the remake rights of the hit Malayalam movie Lucifer which marked the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj. Lucifer starred Mohanlal in the lead role along with a bevy of stars including Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran and the Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi. Kalabhavan Shajon, Sai Kumar, Saniya Iyappan, director Fazil, Sunil Sughatha, Thara Kalyan, Praveena Thomas, Nyla Usha and Mala Parvathy all played supporting roles. The technical crew of the film comprised of Sujith Vasudevan handling cinematography, Samjith editing and Stephen Devassy in charge of the music composition. Veteran writer and actor Murali Gopy penned the script for the political thriller. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas. With Chiru keen on reprising the role done by Mohanlal in Lucifer, speculations are buzzing the grapevine about...
- 10/14/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
MollywoodFourteen new faces from the fourteen districts of Kerala will be making their acting debut with the film.Digital NativeA couple of months ago we reported that the shooting of the Mammootty starrer Pathinettam Padi has been wrapped up and the film has gone into post-production stage. Now we have the news that the film is scheduled for release on July 5th. The team is racing against time to promote it. According to reports, Mammootty’s character in the film is named John Abraham Palackal, a Stanford professor, and the crux of the story falls on him. His look in the film was revealed a few months ago and it went viral among his fans. Saniya Iyappan, Ahaana Krishna, Biju Sopanam and Maala Parvathy will be seen in supporting roles in this flick which also has Prithviraj Sukumaran in a cameo. The film will also have cameos by two other stars – Tovino Thomas and Arya.
- 6/22/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodSources confirm that Kalaipuli S Thaanu will be releasing the movie in Kollywood on May 3.Digital NativeThere is no doubt that Mohanlal has a huge fan following in Tamil Nadu. The star has acted in several Tamil films in the past. It’s then no surprise that the makers of Lucifer have decided to release the Tamil dubbed version on May 3rd. Sources confirm that Kalaipuli S Thaanu will be releasing the movie in Kollywood under his banner V Creations. Lucifer, which hit the marquee last month, turned out to be a massive success. The film was actor Prithviraj’s first as a director. Actor-writer Murali Gopy wrote the script for this political thriller. The film was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas. Lucifer has Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, and the Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. Those in supporting roles include Kalabhavan Shajon,...
- 4/30/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, directed by Shanker Ramakrishnan, has Mammootty playing an important role as Stanford professor John Abraham Palackal.Digital NativeFacebook / Pathinettam PadiThe upcoming Malayalam film Pathinettam Padi just got bigger with actor Prithviraj joining the sets. The film was announced with Mammootty roped in to play an important role and we hear that he will be seen as Stanford professor John Abraham Palackal. The crux of this story falls on his character, which is why he decided to take up the offer, we hear. The still of the star from the movie was released sometime ago and it looked every bit stylish. While we had reported some time ago that Prithviraj will be joining the sets of this film, the latest is that scenes involving him are being canned. He will be playing a cameo in this film. There are reports that Unni Mukundan has also been roped in for...
- 4/20/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodEven as ‘Lucifer’ that Prithviraj directed and Murali Gopy wrote is doing well in theatres, the actor-turned-filmmaker’s tweet appears to suggest the duo are planning to work on another project.Digital NativeActor turned director Prithviraj Sukumaran and writer-actor Murali Gopy had teamed up for Lucifer, which released on March 28th, and the film is doing well at the theatres. The climax of this film and interviews of Murali Gopy also gave an indication that Lucifer could be developed into a franchise. Well, it now looks like the ball has been set rolling for it. In a Tweet, Prithiviraj wrote: “I guess when a thought that your writer puts into your head doesn’t let you sleep at 2:20 am..as a film maker..you know what you want to do next! Murali Gopy Why do you do this to me?” Prithviraj’s tweet appears to suggest Murali and he...
- 4/13/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will mark the debut of actor and writer Shanker Ramakrishnan as a feature film director, who has earlier directed a segment in the anthology film ‘Kerala Café’.Digital NativeMammootty starrer Pathinettam Padi is reaching the final stages of shooting and will soon go into the post production stage. The latest update about this film is that scenes involving Prithviraj Sukumaran will be shot next week. The actor, who recently made his directorial debut with Lucifer, will be playing a cameo in this film and scenes involving him will be shot in Alappuzha. According to reports, Mammootty’s character is named John Abraham Palackal and the crux of the story falls on him. The still of the star from the movie was released sometime ago and it looked every bit stylish. The film will mark the debut of actor and writer Shanker Ramakrishnan as a feature film director. It is bankrolled by August Cinemas.
- 4/5/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodWritten by Sam Jose, the film will be directed by Maqbool Mansoor.Digital NativeDigital NativeBasking in the success of Lucifer, its writer Murali Gopy made an announcement about his next project. A post on his official Facebook page read: “Have agreed to do this interestingly wacky cross-genre film by Maqbool Mansoor; my next as an actor. Really looking forward.” Vala Vala, to be directed by Maqbool Mansoor, is written by Sam Jose. Murali Gopy, who is an accomplished writer and actor, will be playing an important role in this film. According the post on the social media page, we understand that it is a tale told with a different approach. Besides Murali Gopy, Vala Vala will also have Anwar Shereef in an important role. Murali Gopy has a number of films to his credit as a writer and actor. He has written and acted in films such as Ee Adutha Kaalathu,...
- 4/4/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film has reportedly broken the record of 160,000 admits held by 'Captain Marvel' in the first three days of its release.Digital NativeMalayalam film Lucifer, directed by actor Prithviraj with Mohanlal in the lead, has turned out to be a mega grosser not only in India but abroad as well. According to a Toi report, Lucifer has broken the record held by Captain Marvel in the United Arab Emirates. The film has reportedly broken the record of 160,000 admits held by Captain Marvel in the first three days of its release. Lucifer is doing good business at the box office worldwide. It has reportedly emerged as the biggest opener for Mohanlal at the USA box office. The gross collections over the weekend in Kerala have surpassed Njan Prakashan and Kumbalangi Nights catapulting it to the number one position. The exact figures from the box office in different regions are expected to be out soon.
- 4/2/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor hails praise on director Prithviraj, for the way he handled the movie and gave confidence to his cast and crew.Digital NativeLucifer, starring Mohanlal and directed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, is reportedly doing well at the box office worldwide. It has reportedly emerged as the biggest opener for Mohanlal at the USA Box Office. Manju Warrier, who plays an important character in Lucifer, told the Indian Express, “Lucifer is getting a positive response. The audience is also sharing interesting observations regarding the movie. The confidence that Raju (Prithviraj) had while shooting the movie and the way he handled the movie gave confidence and hope to all of us. We commit to every movie with the hope and prayer that it should turn out to be a hit. But the result depends upon the tastes and attitude of the audience. When a movie is welcomed wholeheartedly by the audience,...
- 4/1/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Film reviewMohanlal is all mass but the film lacks a strong script and depends too much on stylized shots and background music to do the job. Sowmya RajendranLucifer/FacebookAfter acting in over a 100 films and trying his hand in production, Prithviraj makes his directorial debut with Lucifer, a nearly three-hour-long saga which is a thinly disguised fanboy tribute to Mohanlal. It's no secret that Prithviraj is among the most ambitious stars in the Malayalam film industry - he aims big and you can see it all over Lucifer. It wasn't enough that he had Mohanlal on board, there's also Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Vivek Oberoi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Shaun Romy, Saniya Iyappan, Sai Kumar, Kalabhavan Shajohn, and of course, himself. It wasn't enough that the film, which is primarily about Kerala politics, is shot in Kerala - it has to begin and end in another continent. And it wasn't enough to...
- 3/28/2019
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and also stars Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith and Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffLucifer, which is slated to release on March 28, is a highly anticipated film. Not just because it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran but because of its star cast. Apart from Mohanlal and Manju Warrier, the movie will also feature Tovino Thomas, Indrajith and Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. On Tuesday, just two days before the movie’s release, there is now a surprise reveal about Lucifer. Mohanlal tweeted a new poster of the film which reveals that Prithviraj will be seen as Zayed Masood. The poster also features an intriguing shot of Prithviraj from the movie wearing a black t-shirt, vest and beanie, looking determined. #L #Lucifer @PrithviOfficial pic.twitter.com/ToOJbKEobh — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 26, 2019 The new poster...
- 3/26/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe director was responding to a statement made by film writer and trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai in his article. Digital NativeA few days ago, writer and trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai wrote in an article that the upcoming film Lucifer was late director Rajesh Pillai’s project that was developed for Mohanlal seven years ago but did not take off due to the director’s demise. To this, Prithviraj had tweeted, “You’ve got your facts wrong @sri50 This is not the film that Rajesh Pillai had planned. This just happens to have the title originally registered for that project.” You’ve got your facts wrong @sri50 This is not the film that Rajesh Pillai had planned. This just happens to have the title originally registered for that project. https://t.co/NSrqQcjLhs— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) March 19, 2019 It has now been cleared that while the title 'Lucifer' is the same,...
- 3/21/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe Bollywood star is playing Bobby, the poster reveals and he wears the formal clothes of a businessman, unlike quite a few other male characters shown wearing the khaddar of a politician.Digital NativeVivek Oberoi’s character in the film Lucifer has been released along with his look on a Facebook post. This would be the Bollywood star’s debut in Malayalam cinema. Lucifer, the first film directed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, has a bunch of stars from various languages, each of whose character posters have been revealed one after another on Facebook, as part of the movie’s promotions. Mohanlal plays the lead. Vivek is playing Bobby, the poster reveals and he wears the formal clothes of a businessman, unlike quite a few other male characters shown wearing the khaddar of a politician. It was earlier reported that the actor plays the main antagonist in the film. Vivek has...
- 3/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe anthem, reportedly composed by Deepak Dev, is expected to be part of the promos for the first film that actor Prithviraj Sukumaran directs with Mohanlal in the lead. Digital NativeThe makers of the upcoming Malayalam movie Lucifer have been promoting the film vigorously by releasing character posters of each of the actors in the cast. The latest info we have about the movie is that there is going to be a ‘Lucifer Anthem’. Reportedly, this song has been rendered by popular singer Usha Uthup and composed by Deepak Dev. The film will be the first one directed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. Lucifer has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, and Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. Those in the supporting roles include Kalabhavan Shajon, Sai Kumar, Saniya Iyappan, director Fazil, Sunil Sughatha, Thara Kalyan, Praveena Thomas, Nyla Usha and Mala Parvathy. In a...
- 3/16/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodTouted to be a commercial entertainer, Brother’s Day will be launched at the St Antony’s Shrine, Kaloor in Kochi. Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Kalabhavan Shajohn is all set to make his directorial debut with Brother’s Day, a Malayalam movie that will have Prithviraj Sukumaran playing the lead role. The project was announced some time ago and it is now all set to be launched today. Touted to be a commercial entertainer, Brother’s Day will be launched at the St Antony’s Shrine, Kaloor in Kochi. Listin Stephen will be bankrolling the film under his banner Magic Frames on a budget of Rs 15 crore. Reports are that Kalabhavan Shajohn had approached Prithviraj a couple of years ago with this impressive script and wanted to know who would be the right choice to wield the megaphone for it. And on Prithviraj’s suggestion he decided to helm the project himself.
- 3/9/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodApparently, the intro scene is described from the bits and pieces of information available about the film online and the promo posters and the teaser. Digital NativeIt should be really annoying for the Lucifer team to deal with the never ending rumours about the film. Recently, a miscreant had shared details about the intro scene in the film which has irked the filmmakers and its crew. Apparently, the intro scene is described from the bits and pieces of information available about the film online and the promo posters and the teaser. In order to put an end to these rumors about the intro scene, Lucifer’s director Prithviraj Sukumaran had shared the Facebook post by the film’s writer Murali Gopy with the hash tag #StopLuciferRumors. The post quotes one of these “rumours” that claims to give the intro scene of Lucifer – “It was pouring rain. Blood is oozing from the left hand.
- 3/6/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodIf it is true, Mamta would be joining the sets of actor Prithviraj’s debut directorial, which already has an impressive list of actors, with Mohanlal playing the lead. Digital NativeActor Prithviraj’s debut directorial Lucifer has an impressive list of stars in the cast, with Mohanlal playing the lead, and the latest we hear is that Mamta Mohandas is also a part of the film. Though there is no official report on her inclusion, sources in the know say that she has a pivotal role to play and Prithviraj has signed her up for it. Prithviraj and Mamta Mohandas have earlier worked together, most recently seen sharing screen space in the sci fi thriller Nine / 9. Earlier they have come together in movies like Anwar and Celluloid. Lucifer has actors Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, and the Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. Those in supporting roles include actors Kalabhavan Shajon,...
- 2/27/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe new poster of the film that was recently released gave rise to the speculation that Adil will be playing a journo in ‘Lucifer’.Digital NativeIt is well known that Adil Ibrahim, a popular anchor and actor, will be playing an important role in Prithviraj’s maiden directorial Lucifer. A new poster of the film was released recently and this gave rise to the speculation that he will be playing a journo in the film. The poster introduces Adil as playing the character Riju. The actor is naturally excited over the launch of his character poster and has tweeted: “My Character Poster of the much-awaited Lucifer. Thanks a ton to the captain on this big ship @therealprithvi @mohanlal.” It may be noted here that Adil Ibrahim has carved a niche for himself as an actor by acting in a number of films including Achayans, Endless Summer, Persiakkaran, Nirnnayakam, Rockstar, Kappiri Thuruth,...
- 2/26/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe poster shows Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi and Tovino Thomas – all with varied sombre expressions.Tnm StaffThe first two posters that came out had shown just Mohanlal, the lead actor, in action. Lucifer in half mirrored text, Mohanlal in white, a three-word tagline saying ‘Blood Brotherhood Betrayal’. Now, Prithviraj Sukumaran, directing his first movie, has put out the third poster, showing five of Lucifer’s main actors in it. Through a Facebook post on Friday that only says ‘Leaked poster #3 #Lucifer’, actor-turned-director Prithvi released the poster that shows, besides Mohanlal, actors Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi and Tovino Thomas – all with varied sombre expressions. There is a black car in the background and bits of fire. The story is by actor-writer Murali Gopy. Murali and the Sukumaran brothers have previously worked together in the movie Tiyaan, which the former wrote and acted in. Murali, who wrote...
- 2/22/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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