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Tovino Thomas in a scene from Ajayante Randam Moshanam, showcasing its action-packed period drama (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After a successful theatrical run, Ajayante Randam Moshanam (A R M) is set to debut on Ott. The film received strong reviews from critics and audiences alike and was released during Onam, dominating the festival period in the Kerala market. Available in 2D and 3D formats, the movie features Tovino Thomas in the lead role, taking on three distinct characters. Scroll down for details on the Ott release date, cast and crew, plot, and more.

Cast and Crew of A R M

Tovino Thomas stars in a triple role, playing Ajayan, Maniyan, and Kunjikelu. Aishwarya Rajesh appears as Chothi, Kunjikelu’s love interest, while Krithi Shetty plays Lakshmi, Ajayan’s main heroine and girlfriend. Surabhi Lakshmi takes on the role of Manikyam, Maniyan’s wife.

In supporting roles, Basil Joseph is seen as K.

Mollywood‘Extraction’, released on Netflix in April this year, became the most-watched original film in Netflix's history.Digital NativeSam Hargrave / Photo credit - Ishika Mohan MotwaneThe teaser of the Tovino Thomas starrer Minnal Murali, the first superhero film in Malayalam, was shared online by none other than the well-known American director, stunt coordinator and actor Sam Hargrave. His film Extraction was released on Netflix in April this year and became the most-watched original film in Netflix's history. Reports are that the director is planning a sequel for it. Sharing the teaser on his social media page, he wrote, “Support my buddy Vlad Rimburg and check out this teaser!” Vlad was the stunt coordinator for Marvel Cinematic Universe’s television series Inhumans. Sam too has been stunt coordinator for several films by the McU. Malayalam actor Aju Varghese, who is also part of Minnal Murali, shared the news on Facebook. "Sam Hargrave,...

MollywoodDirected by Basil Joseph, the film has Tovino playing a superhero.Digital NativeThe makers of the upcoming Tovino Thomas starrer Minnal Murali have released the first look poster of the film in five languages. The dark-themed poster shows Tovino in a black shirt and white mundu, his face covered in a red scarf, running with what looks like a notebook or diary in his hand. The background shows a moonlit night with several people marching on a beach with flaming torches and huge fires burning far away. A press note from the filmmakers states: “The big budget super hero flick is produced by Sophia Paul under the banner of Weekend Blockbusters, is directed by Basil Joseph and has Sameer Thahir handling cinematography. The team has roped in Hollywood sensation Vlad Rimburg as the action director, who has been a part of international hits like the Will Smith starrer Gemini Man,...

TollywoodJagapathi Babu was last seen in the Malayalam movie 'Madhura Raja' which had Mammootty in the lead role.Digital NativeNandamuri Balakrishna and Jagapathi Babu had shared the screen space in Legend a few years ago and there are reports now that they will be working together. Veteran director Ks Ravi Kumar is all set to make a film with N Balakrishna and sources in the know say Jagapathi may be roped in to play the baddie. Jagapathi Babu was last seen in the Malayalam movie Madhura Raja which had Mammootty in the lead role. Madhura Raja was directed by Vyasakh. The technical crew of the film included Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for cinematography and John Kutty for editing. The rest of the star cast include Siddique, Aju Varghese, Anna Rajan, Anusree, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bala, Bijukuttan and Manikuttan. The Tollywood actor has...

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...

MollywoodThe film will be penned by Sn Swami and directed by veteran K Madhu, the duo behind the first four parts. Digital NativeOne of the most popular film series in Mammootty’s career – the Cbi series – is going to have its fifth part made soon. The film will be penned by Sn Swami and directed by veteran K Madhu, the duo behind the first four parts. According to sources, the director was waiting for Mammootty’s dates to begin the shooting and the star is likely to join the sets very soon. The Cbi 5 team is planning to release the film for Onam this year. The first part – Oru Cbi Diary Kuruppu – came out in 1988, the second – Jagratha – in 1989, the third – Sethuramaya Iyer Cbi -- in 2004 and the fourth part Nerariyan Cbi in 2005. The series had set a standard for investigative thrillers in Malayalam cinema. Mammootty had played the lead character,...

Mollywood‘Bilal’ is the sequel to the hit movie ‘Big B’ directed by Amal Neerad.Digital NativeDigital NativeMalayalam mega star Mammootty and Fahadh Faasil had shared screen space in a couple of films such as Pramani and Immanuel in the past. Now there is a possibility that they may team up again. Reports say that both the actors are in talks to star in Bilal, the sequel to Big B. Directed by Amal Neerad, Big B was a hit movie that featured a bevy of stars, including Nafisa Ali, Manoj K Jayan, Pauspathy and Bala. Big B was penned by Amal Neerad along with Unni R. According to reports, the sequel will go on the floors later this year. Unni R in association with Suhas and Sharfu of Varathan fame will be penning the script for Bilal. Sources in the know say that the team had already discussed Bilal with...

Mollywood Madhura Raja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja, which was directed by Vyasakh and starred Mammootty in the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Mammootty starrer Madhura Raja is slated as a Vishu release this month on April 12, amidst a lot of expectations. And it has been revealed by the film’s hero that the trailer launch is scheduled to happen in Abu Dhabi on April 5. The film also has Tamil actor Jai in a pivotal role. Madhura Raja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja, which was directed by Vyasakh and starred Mammootty in the lead. Madhura Raja is also directed by Vyasakh. The technical crew of the film includes Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for cinematography and John Kutty for editing. The rest of the star cast includes Siddique, Aju Varghese, Anna Rajan, Anusree, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bala, Bijukuttan and Manikuttan.

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...

Mollywood'Lucifer' will be out at the theatres on March 28 and 'Madhura Raja' on April 12.Digital NativeThe two big films in the Malayalam film industry that every movie buff is waiting for eagerly are set for release within a gap of couple of weeks. The Mohanlal starrer Lucifer will be out at the theatres on March 28 and Mammootty’s Madhura Raja will be out later on April 12. Recently both these films set the internet on fire with their respective hashtags creating a record. Of this Madhura Raja emerged winner with #1MonthForMaduraRaja getting one lakh tweets within a day. It overtook #MonthOfLuciferMarching in no time. Lucifer, which is actor Prithivraj’s maiden directorial, has Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, and bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. The technical crew of the film comprises Sujith Vasudevan for cinematography and Samjith for editing while Stephen Devassy is in charge of the music composition.

Mollywood With 'Ameer', Mammooty will be teaming up with Haneef for the third time. Digital NativeIt was announced already that Mammootty will collaborating with Haneef Adeni for the third time. While Haneef had directed Mammootty in The Great Father, he went on to pen the script for the star’s Abrahaminte Santhathikal, which was directed by Shaji Padoor. The prep work for their third project, titled Ameer, began already and we hear that the shooting will commence in June this year. By then, Mammootty would have completed his current assignments on hands. Interestingly, Haneef will not be directing Ameer and it will be done by debutant Vinod Vijayan. Haneef Adeni will be penning the script for the project. Reports are that Ameer is about a Dubai-based don and the lead star in it will be seen in a new look. With the ground work for this project on, Mammootty is...

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.

MollywoodTouted to be an action entertainer ‘MaduraRaja’ is a sequel to the 2010 film ‘Pokkiri Raja’ that starred Mammootty and Prithviraj.Digital NativeThe first look of Mammootty’s MaduraRaja was released sometime ago. Recently, the motion poster of the film was also released online and is going viral. Mammootty looks energetic and his style in the film is something to watch out for. Touted to be an action entertainer, the film is directed by Vysakh and bankrolled by Nelson Ipe under his banner on a big budget. The script is written by Vysakh in association with Uday Krishna. MaduraRaja is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja which was directed was Vysakh and starred Mammootty and Prithviraj in the lead. The latter will be seen in a cameo role in the sequel with Sunny Leone roped in for a dance sequence. Tamil actor Jai will be seen in an prominent role in Madura Raja.

MollywoodActor Aju Varghese who posted the picture on his Facebook page with the status ‘Akka with Ikka’, but had to take it down after too many people posted anti-women comments.Tnm StaffSunny Leone sits coyly next to Mammootty on a couch, surrounded by men, in what appears to be a shot from an item song in the movie Madura Raja. The picture has gone viral, triggering shares, comments, trolling memes and jokes. This will be the first time that Sunny is seen in a Malayalam film. Sunny, a former adult star, is also working on another multilingual called Veeramadevi, which will mark her debut in Malayalam, and another Malayalam movie called Rangeela. Madura Raja, an action entertainer, is directed by Vysakh. He has scripted the film in association with Uday Krishna. The film is a sequel to Mammootty’s and Prithviraj’s 2010 film Pokkiri Raja. The latter is expected to...

MollywoodThe film, an action entertainer directed by Vysakh, is a sequel to the 2010 film ‘Pokkiri Raja’.Digital NativeThe first look poster of MaduraRaja is out. Mammootty, wearing a white dhoti and shirt, is seen wielding a weapon and looks every bit deadly. MaduraRaja, an action entertainer, is directed by Vysakh with the scripting done by him in association with Uday Krishna. The first schedule of the film has been wrapped up successfully and the second schedule is currently on. The team will be wrapping up the entire shooting with the third schedule after which the post production will begin. MaduraRaja is scheduled for Vishu release this year. According to reports, the MaduraRaja team is shooting a fight sequence between Mammootty and Jagapathi Babu. This will be a long schedule and a very important fight sequence for which 25 days have been allotted. The film is a sequel to the hit 2010 film...

MollywoodThe film, an action entertainer directed by Vysakh, will be a sequel to 'Pokkiri Raja' and be released in Vishu next year.Digital NativeThe first schedule of actor Mammootty's new action entertainer MaduraRaja has been wrapped up and the second schedule is currently on. The film, directed by Vysakh, will be released in Vishu next year. According to reports, the MahuraRaja team is shooting a fight sequence between Mammootty and Jagapathi Babu.This will be a long schedule and a very important fight sequence for which 25 days have been allotted. The film is a sequel to the hit 2010 film Pokkiri Raja which was directed by Vysakh and starred Mammootty and Prithviraj in the lead. Prithviraj will be seen in a cameo role in the sequel with Sunny Leone roped in for a dance sequence. While Tamil actor Jai will be seen in a prominent role in MaduraRaja, the rest of the cast include Siddique,...