MollywoodHis latest film's, 'Madhura Raja', end card has given rise to speculations of a sequel.Digital NativeMammootty starrer Madhura Raja released to packed houses this Vishu and is doing well in the theatres. The most interesting factor about this film is its end card where the film ends with the title Minister Raja giving rise to speculations that there will be another sequel. Given the fact that Mammootty emerges a winner in the elections in Madhura Raja, we can guess that Minister Raja will have him play a minister. Interestingly, Madhura Raja is the sequel to the hit movie Pokkiri Raja, which was released in 2010. Both Pokkiri Raja and Madhura Raja have been directed by Vyasakh and there is a strong possibility that he will be wielding the megaphone for Minister Raja as well. The technical crew of Madhura Raja included Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for...
- 4/17/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodSources in the know say that the film may be directed by Ajai Vasudev, who has earlier directed Mammootty’s ‘Masterpiece’.Digital NativeOne of the top production houses in the Malayalam film industry Goodwill Entertainments is all set to bankroll three projects this year and an announcement in this regard will be made on Easter, April 21. Reports are that the Malayalam mega star Mammootty will be cast in one of the projects as he has collaborated with the production house in the past and shares a good rapport with them. Sources in the know say that the film may be directed by Ajai Vasudev. However, an official announcement regarding this has not yet come. Ajai Vasudev has earlier directed Mammootty’s Masterpiece. While Mammootty played cop in this action thriller, Unni Mukundan, Mukesh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Poonam Bajwa, Gokul Suresh, Maqbool Salmaan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Mahima Nambiar, Lena, Megha Mathew, Santhosh Pandit...
- 4/2/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThree biggies are lined up for release – Mammootty’s ‘Madhura Raja’, Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Athiran’ and Asif Ali’s ‘Mera Naam Shaji’.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt will be a triangular contest for Vishu at the box office in Mollywood this year. Three biggies are lined up for release – Mammootty’s Madhura Raja, Fahadh Faasil’s Athiran and Asif Ali’s Mera Naam Shaji. Madhura Raja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja, which was directed was Vyasakh and starred Mammootty in the lead. Touted to be an action entertainer, the film is bankrolled by Nelson Ipe under his banner on a big budget. While Tamil actor Jai will be seen in a prominent role in Madura Raja, the rest of the star cast include Siddique, Aju Varghese, Anna Rajan, Anusree, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bala, Bijukuttan and Manikuttan. Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen in a cameo...
- 3/26/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Prithviraj had played Mammootty’s brother in the prequel ‘Pokkiri Raja’.Digital NativeKollywood actor Jai will be making his debut in the Malayalam film industry with the Mammootty starrer MaduraRaja. He is currently shooting for his portions in the film and is very much excited to share screen space with the legendary actor Mammooty. On working with him, Jai has said in an interview to the Deccan Chronicle, “After my debut movie Bhagavathy, where I played the younger brother of Vijay, I am essaying the role of Mammootty sir’s brother in the Malayalam movie. It’s a story where both of us go from Madurai to Kerala and we speak Tamil only. While shooting, it reminded me of Subramaniapuram, which was set in Madurai. Mammootty sir is so down to earth. The movie is also close to my heart.” MaduraRaja is an action-packed entertainer that is directed by Vysakh.
- 2/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
An attempt at a sleek action thriller didn’t go down well with the audience so Blue director Anthony D’Souza tries his hand the desi-way. His second release once again stars Akshay Kumar however, Boss is no stylish action thriller with foreign locales but rather is a tale of a home-grown hero.
It’s expected that when you walk into Boss you won’t be getting a dose of thought provoking cinema, but rather a 3-hour entertaining ride that should have laughs, cries, dances, punches and of course, a happy ending. This Anthony D’ Souza directorial tries its best to deliver exactly that. Boss is family drama at the heart of it all. The film is an adaptation of Vyshakh’s Malayalam film Pokkiri Raja that had originally starred Manmooty, Prithviraj and Shriya Saran. It’s the story of Surya (Akshay Kumar), a renowned don who was heartlessly kicked...
It’s expected that when you walk into Boss you won’t be getting a dose of thought provoking cinema, but rather a 3-hour entertaining ride that should have laughs, cries, dances, punches and of course, a happy ending. This Anthony D’ Souza directorial tries its best to deliver exactly that. Boss is family drama at the heart of it all. The film is an adaptation of Vyshakh’s Malayalam film Pokkiri Raja that had originally starred Manmooty, Prithviraj and Shriya Saran. It’s the story of Surya (Akshay Kumar), a renowned don who was heartlessly kicked...
- 10/18/2013
- by Prathna Tiwari
- Bollyspice
The action packed full on masala film Boss is set to hit theaters on October 16th. Starring Akshay Kumar, it also showcases acclaimed actor Ronit Roy (Udaan, Student of the Year) in a completely new avatar. In the film Roy plays what he calls the black character of the dangerous cop Ayushman Mathur. The actor’s main challenge according to him was that he had to go through a physical transformation and not only that prepare to battle the King of Action Akshay Kumar. Check out what the actor told us about was the most difficult thing about doing this film, what it is like to work and fight with Akshay, and what he did once filming was over in this cool interview!
What was it about the role in Boss that made you say yes?
The director is a very old friend of mine. He is a great guy.
What was it about the role in Boss that made you say yes?
The director is a very old friend of mine. He is a great guy.
- 10/15/2013
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
After delivering hits like ‘Rowdy Rathore’, ‘Housefull 2’ and ‘Special 26’, Akshay Kumar is back in his khiladi avatar in the much awaited movie of 2013, ‘Boss’. The movie is a Hindi remake of the South hit ‘Pokkiri Raja’ starring south superstar Mammooty in the lead. Akshay Kumar tweeted with the first look, saying, “Back with raw action in my next film. Guess karo, picture ka naam hai _ _ _ _?” Well, his fans know the answer, don’t they? ‘Boss’ has been directed by Anthony D’Souza and is co-produced by Viacom 18. The first look shows Akshay dressed rowdily and donned a khiladi style. His Boss avatar w...
- 3/7/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Riding high on the super-success of Rowdy Rathore, Akshay Kumar is all set to star in another South Indian remake. The film will be titled Naam Hai Boss.
Recently, Akshay had purchased the rights of Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s ‘Pokkiri Raja’ (also starring Shriya Saran) and was keen on remaking the film in Hindi.
Anthony D’Souza the director of one of 2009′s biggest disasters ‘Blue’ will be directing the film. Sources say, Akshay has tremendous faith in his ‘Blue’ director and wanted him to direct the film.
But the director of the original Malayalam film, Vysakh says, he was asked to direct the Hindi version too, but couldn’t take it up because of prior commitment to other films.Read More...
Recently, Akshay had purchased the rights of Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s ‘Pokkiri Raja’ (also starring Shriya Saran) and was keen on remaking the film in Hindi.
Anthony D’Souza the director of one of 2009′s biggest disasters ‘Blue’ will be directing the film. Sources say, Akshay has tremendous faith in his ‘Blue’ director and wanted him to direct the film.
But the director of the original Malayalam film, Vysakh says, he was asked to direct the Hindi version too, but couldn’t take it up because of prior commitment to other films.Read More...
- 6/11/2012
- by Praveen
- indicine
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