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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.

Vishnu Mohan, the director of the hit Malayalam movie Meppadiyan, is back with his second venture, a family entertainer starring Biju Menon and Anu Mohan in the lead roles. The untitled project is produced by Jomon T John, Shameer Muhammed and Vishnu Mohan under the banner of Plan J Studios and Vishnu Mohan Cinemas. The cinematography is handled by Jomon T John, while the editing is done by Shameer Muhammed. The music is composed by Ashwin Aryan.

The film also features Nikhila Vimal, Hakkim Shahjahan, Sidhique, Renji Panicker and others in supporting roles. The story revolves around the life of a middle-aged man, played by Biju Menon, who faces some unexpected challenges in his personal and professional life. Anu Mohan plays his wife, while Nikhila Vimal plays his daughter. The film promises to be a wholesome entertainer with elements of comedy, drama and romance.

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Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran’s revenge thriller, ‘Khalifa’, is to be shot in Dubai, Nepal and Kerala. The film, which is being produced by Yoodlee Films, is being directed by Vysakh. The tagline, ‘Vengeance will be written in gold’, seems to foretell a high-octane revenge drama.

This is Prithviraj’s second film in over 10 years with Vysakh after their superhit collaboration ‘Pokkiri Raja’ and will be his next with writer Jinu V Abraham, who recently scripted ‘Kaduva.’

Siddharth Anand Kumar of Saregama India Ltd says, “This is a hugely exciting big-budget action thriller that will be shot in Dubai, Nepal and Kerala and is one of the most ambitious collaborations we have undertaken. The shoot will begin soon and we hope to bring it to the audience as soon as we can.

“We are very happy to come together again with Prithviraj as there is a certain comfort level with...

Lijo Jose Pellissery seems to have created a school of cinema in Malayalam cinema, and who better to continue his legacy than his former assistant, Tinu Pappachan, who presented his debut with “Freedom at Midnight”, a movie his mentor co-produced alongside Chemban Vinod Jose.

The story follows the same labyrinth paths movies “Jallikattu” does, but the main premise revolves around Jacob, a manager at a big financial firm, who finds himself behind bars when he tries to save the woman he loves from the clutches of a corrupt police force. His efforts, however, end up with him in jail and Betty beaten up and in a hospital. While in prison, the whole truth about his situation is revealed, while he desperately tries to survive the guard’s brutality and the inmates who want him dead, in order to survive and save Betty.

There are three key elements in Pellissery’s cinematic style,...

MollywoodThe investigative thriller ‘Cold Case’ will release on Amazon Prime Video on June 30, and features Prithviraj as a cop and Aditi Balan as a private investigator. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe makers of Prithviraj Sukumaran and Aditi Balan’s investigative thriller Cold Case released a promotional video from the film on Monday, June 28, ahead of its release on June 30. Cold Case will stream on over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video. The video tracks the methods that Acp Sathyajith, played by Prithviraj, uses to work investigations. It opens with him explaining the questions that every investigator must ask themselves. Prithviraj’s explanation corresponds to visuals of him investigating a case at a crime scene. In a tweet posted on Tuesday, Prithviraj built the suspense around the theme of the film by posting images of excerpts from the trailer. In them, Prithviraj, along with another cop, are seen discussing the case, as they try...

MollywoodEarlier, producer Anto Joseph said that ‘Cold Case’ is skipping theatrical release in view of the Covid-19 situation.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubePrithviraj took to social media on Monday to share the trailer of the upcoming Malayalam thriller Cold Case. Sharing the trailer, he wrote, “There's a lot more to the case than just evidence and facts. #ColdCase Trailer out now. Watch #ColdCaseOnPrime June 30.” The trailer opens with the statement passed by one of the characters to Medha (played by Aditi Balan): “The number of illogical thoughts that exist in the universe outweigh others. There are many questions that have no answers.” The dialogues in the trailer as well as the teaser indicate that the film is likely to explore the dilemma between following logic versus faith and supernatural beliefs. The discovery of an old and mutilated skull cracks this murder mystery case wide open. As the investigation progresses, the police...

MollywoodThe news was confirmed by Amazon Prime Video which has also announced the release date.Tnm StaffSeveral films have opted to skip theatrical release and have chosen the Ott route in view of the pandemic- induced lockdown in the second wave of coronavirus. Actors Prithviraj and Aditi Balan starrer Cold Case is also among the long list of movies that will directly release on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video on June 30. Sharing the news with fans, Amazon Prime Video, wrote on Thursday, “Murder, mystery, crime, and suspense… We are ready to be thrilled! Watch #ColdCaseOnPrime June 30.” The announcement comes days after producer Anto Joseph announced that the movie will be skipping theatrical release due to the pandemic. In a letter to Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (Feuok), Anto Joseph announced that two of the most-anticipated Mollywood movies that he is bankrolling, Prithviraj’s Cold Case and Fahadh Faasil...

The first post-covid blockbuster of Mollywood was almost a guaranteed success from the get-go, starring Mammootty and Manju Warrier for the first time together in their career, and including a mashup of all time-favorite genre elements, namely whodunit and supernatural horror among others.

The protagonist of the story is Father Carmen Benedict, who is also a parapsychologist and a detective frequently cooperating with the police. As the story begins, Diya, a young woman asks him to investigate a string of suicides in the rich Alatt family. Father Benedict and a police officer arrange an appointment to meet Elizabeth, the sole surviving member of the family, the next day and inquire about the mysterious suicides, but unfortunately, she also kills herself at night. The only person present with Elizabeth was Ameya Gabriel, a 11-year old orphan girl whom she picked up in Chennai.

Ameya, a girl who almost never speaks,...

MollywoodDirected by B Unnikrishnan, the film has Shraddha Srinath of ‘Vikram Vedha’ fame starring opposite Mohanlal.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeMarking the festival of Vishu, the makers of the upcoming Malayalam movie Aaraattu dropped the first teaser of the film on Wednesday. The film stars popular Mollywood actor Mohanlal. The close to one-minute teaser features action-packed stunt sequences with thumping high-speed music playing in the background. Playing the role of Neyyattinkara Gopan, Mohanlal looks striking in the slow-motion sequences. The teaser promises a high-octane entertainer. Mohanlal shared the teaser with fans on Wednesday on social media platforms. He also took to Twitter to celebrate the success of the teaser. He also shared a new poster featuring his still from the teaser, stating that Aaraattu is the first teaser in Mollywood that has racked over 3.3 million-plus views within 24 hours post-release. Happy that #AaraattuTeaser is reaching the eyes of Millionshttps://t.co/cwCDbtC5LF#Aaraattu pic.

Mollywood‘Irul’ stars actors Fahadh Faasil, Soubin Shahir and Darshana Rajendran in lead roles. Tnm StaffScreengrab/TrailerNetflix India took to Twitter on Thursday to announce that popular Mollywood actor Fahadh Faasil’s Irul will be premiering on Netflix on April 2. Sharing the news with fans, the tweet from the Ott platform’s official Twitter handle read, "Dramatic music, Fahadh Faasil and a whole lot of mystery: Irul has everything we love… and more! Arriving on April 2nd.” Dramatic music, Fahadh Faasil and a whole lot of mystery: Irul has everything we love… and more! Arriving on April 2nd.#FahadhFaasil @darshanarajend #SoubinShahir @IamAntoJoseph @NaseefYI pic.twitter.com/m2Og23LbAk — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) March 18, 2021 The trailer of the movie was also shared by Netflix India along with the release date. The trailer is filled with eerie yet intriguing visuals that set the tone for a crime- thriller flick. From the trailer,...

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...

Mollywood'Bheeshma Parvam', directed by Amal Neerad, also stars Soubin Shahir and Lena.Digital NativeDigital NativeTollywood star Mammootty’s first venture post lockdown will be Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Amal Neerad. Actors Soubin Shahir and Lena are also a part of the cast. According to the latest reports, Shine Tom Chacko has been signed on for the project as well. On getting an opportunity to join the Bheeshma Parvam team, Shine Tom Chacko had told in an interview with the Times of India, “I was busy shooting for Adi when Amal called me and told me that he wanted to narrate a story. I was excited because I always wanted to act in his movie but was reluctant to ask him. So, when he told me the script and said it also has Mammukka, Soubin and Sreenath Bhasi and that he wanted me to play a character, I was excited.” Shine...

MollywoodAccording to reports, Sreenath Bhasi is also in talks to join the cast of the Amal Neerad film. Digital NativeOne of the most awaited projects in the Malayalam film industry right now is the Mammootty starrer Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Amal Neerad. This project is all set to commence soon and will be the first one for the Malayalam megastar post-lockdown. While the excitement levels are high, there is news that Soubin Shahir and Lena will be joining the cast. Reports have further stated that Sreenath Bhasi too is in talks to join the cast. The film is scripted by Ravi Shankar, Devadath Shaji and Mano Jose. Thanking the director for the opportunity, Ravi Shankar wrote on his social media page, “Thank you Amal Neerad for giving me an opportunity to be part of this dream project.” Devadath also took to his social media page to write, “Blessed to be...

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...

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...

MOLLYWOODThe regional office of the Cbfc had earlier denied certification for ‘Varthamanam’, with a board member saying it is “surely antinational”. Digital NativeDigital NativeLast week, the Malayalam film Varthamanam was denied censor certification by the regional office of the Censor Board of Film Certification (Cbfc), which became a topic of discussion. Following this, the filmmakers have now received a go-ahead from the Delhi Central Censor Board revising committee. Denying clearance for the film earlier, Cbfc member Adv Sandeep Kumar tweeted: “As a censor board member, I saw the film Varthamanam. The subject is the Dalit, Muslim oppression in the Jnu protest. I opposed it because the film's writer and producer is Aryadan Shoukath. The film's premise was surely anti-national.” Sensing that the tweet could rake up a controversy, he removed the tweet, but not before it caught the attention of netizens and other filmmakers. In Varthamanam, directed by Siddhartha Siva,...

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...

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.

MollywoodDirected by debutant Indhu Vs, the film also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen and Indrans in lead roles.Digital NativeIndrajith (right) with Vijay SethupathiRecently Vijay Sethupathi signed his second Malayalam film, which has an interesting title – 19(1)(a). Nithya Menen has been roped in to play the female lead. To be directed by debutant Indhu Vs, the film is bankrolled by Anto Joseph Film Company. Apart from Vijay Sethupathi, the film will also have Indrajith Sukumaran and Indrans playing lead roles. Indrajith recently joined the shooting of the film, and sharing a picture with Vijay Sethupathi on the set wrote, “Back to work after 9 months! On location with @actorvijaysethupathi for 19(1)(a), directed by debutant @indhusss @nithyamenen @actorindrans #antojoseph”. Filmmaker Indhu was quoted by Toi as saying, “It has been almost one and a half years since Vijay Sethupathi heard the narration and signed the film. Nithya too agreed to be part of it last year.

MollywoodThe team, which shot parts of the film in Jordan earlier, had to return without completing shoot due to the outbreak of Covid-19.Digital NativeThe Prithviraj starrer Aadujeevitham went on the floors a couple of years ago and it is still under progress. It was clarified some months ago that the delay in the project is due to the major physical transformation Prithviraj has to undergo. Further, the team, which flew down to Jordon earlier this year, had to return without completing the shooting due to the outbreak of the pandemic. All this has made the film’s progress slow. However, things look bright for the Aadujeevitham team, with plans on to complete a portion of the shooting in Algeria. Sources in the know say some portions will be shot at the Sahara Desert and the team is busy arranging for the necessary documents to pursue the shooting. It is...

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...

MollywoodThe actor is in quarantine after recovering from Covid-19, which he contracted during the shooting of ‘Jana Gana Mana’.Digital NativeMalayalam cinematographer Tanu Balak is making his debut as a director with a thriller titled Cold Case. The film will have Prithviraj and Aditi Balan playing the lead pair. Reports are that this investigative thriller is based on some real-life incidents. The hero will be seen playing a cop in this flick. Editor Shameer Muhammed and cinematographer Jomon T John are producing this venture under their banner Plan J Studios. The shooting of Cold Case has begun without Prithviraj as he is in quarantine. It may be noted here that the star tested positive for Covid 19 while shooting for Jana Gana Mana and later recovered. Prithviraj’s current projects include Jana Gana Mana and Aadujeevitham. The former is helmed by Dijo Jose Antony. Sharing screen space with Prithviraj in this flick is Suraj Venjaramoodu.

TollywoodAfter Catherine Tresa announced her opting out of the project, rumours suggest that Prayaga Martin may have bagged the lead female role.Digital NativeFile PhotoSouth Indian actor Catherine Tresa was reportedly all set to play the female lead in the upcoming Balakrishna starrer, tentatively titled as Nbk 106. However, she later opted out of the project. After she left, filmmakers were on the lookout for a suitable heroine. Since the project was announced a few months ago, the question of who would play the female lead was widely speculated. Now, reports have emerged that Prayaga Martin might have bagged the role. It is rumoured that she may be seen as an Ias officer in the film, but this is not yet confirmed. Nbk 106 is directed by Boyapati Srinivas. This will be the third time that the director and the Telugu star N Balakrishna will be working together, after the hit movies Simha and Legend.

MollywoodThis is the second film the actor finishes during the pandemic, the first being the well-received ‘C U Soon’.Digital NativeFahadh Faasil has wrapped up shooting for his film Irul which is directed by Naseef Yousuf. The shooting of this film began on September 16 and has been wrapped up in a month's time. This is the second venture the actor has completed during the pandemic period. The film has Darshana Rajendran as the female lead with Soubin Shahir in a pivotal role. Director Naseef had earlier worked in several Bollywood productions like Kai Po Che, Happy New Year, Raees, Newton and Tumbbad. The movie is produced by Anto Joseph along with Plan J Studios, which had earlier backed the super hit film Thaneer Mathan Dinangal. The technical crew comprises cinematographer Jomon T John and project designer Badusha, while Shameer Muhammed is in charge of editing. The other lockdown period film...

MollywoodThe film is directed by Dijo Jose Antony who has earlier made ‘Queen’.Digital NativePrithviraj Sukumaran has begun shooting for the Malayalam film Jana Gana Mana, which is being helmed by Dijo Jose Antony of Queen fame. Sharing screen space with Prithviraj in this flick is Suraj Venjaramoodu. Interestingly, the two actors had recently worked together in Driving Licence which turned out to be a massive hit. Details about Jana Gana Mana including its remaining cast and crew are expected to be out soon. Watch: Song from Jana Gana Mana While Jana Gana Mana is under progress, Prithviraj has quite a number of films in the pipeline needing his attention. He was shooting for Aadujeevitham in Jordan when the lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19 was announced earlier this year. The team remained stranded in that country for several weeks before returning to Kerala without completing the shooting. Aadujeevitham...

MollywoodThe Manju Warrier starrer was directed by Rosshan Andrrews based on a story by Unni R.Digital NativeA few days ago, reports surfaced that the Malayalam film Prathi Poovankozhi will be remade in multiple languages. And now, it has been confirmed that ace Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor has the remake and dubbing rights of this film in all languages. The Manju Warrier starrer, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, released last year. The film also had Anusree, Rosshan Andrrews (making his acting debut), Saiju Kurup, Grace Antony, Alencier Ley Lopez, Sp Sreekumar, Divya Prabha, Sekhar Menon, Chali Pala, and others forming the supporting cast. Gokulam Gopalan bankrolled the film under his banner. The technical crew of this film included Unni R, who has written it, G Balamurgan for cinematography, Jyotish Shankar for art direction and Gopi Sunder for music. Prathi Poovankozhi tells the story of a woman who is molested in a...

Tollywood Telugu actor Sree Vishnu released the poster for the Telugu dubbed version of the Malayalam film. Digital NativeActors Jayaram and Vijay Sethupathi teamed up for the Malayalam film Marconi Mathai, which was released in 2019. Directed by Sanil Kalathil, the film marked the debut of Vijay Sethupathi in Malayalam cinema. Athmiya Rajan, who is known for her role in Joseph, was seen playing the female lead in the film. The film is now being dubbed into Telugu with the title Radio Madhav. The first look poster of the Telugu version was released by actor Sree Vishnu. Sharing the poster on Twitter, Sree Vishnu wrote, "Happy to launch the Telugu title of super hit Malayalam film #RadioMadhav. Looking forward to its release." Happy to launch the Telugu title of super hit Malayalam film #RadioMadhav. Looking forward to its release @VijaySethuOffl #Jayaram @shamna_kasim #SanilKalathil #AthmiyaRajan #TiniTom #JoyMathew @bhashyasree @born_director @krishna_swam pic.

MollywoodJayan Nambiar was also working on his own directorial, which the late Sachy was scripting, before his untimely demise in June. Digital NativeSachyThe untimely death of scriptwriter and director Sachy in June this year had left the film industry in complete shock. This also cast doubts in the minds of the movie buffs about the progress of the Prithivraj starrer that was announced in March earlier this year. Jayan Nambiar, who worked as the associate director in Sachy’s Anarkali and Ayyappanum Koshiyum was supposed to direct the film. While Sachy was working on the script of this film, he was also planning to direct Vilayath Buddha adapted from the Gr Indugopan’s novel of the same title. Ever since Sachy’s death, the fate of both these projects were hanging in the balance but it is now confirmed that Jayan Nambiar will be taking up Vilayath Buddha. He said...

FilmAnaswara Rajan who played the female lead in the Malayalam film will reprise her role in the remake. Digital NativeThe Malayalam movie Thanneer Mathan Dinangal, which released last year, turned out to be one of the biggest hits in Mollywood. Following its box office success, the film is now all set to be remade in Tamil and Telugu. The remake will be directed by debutant Hemanth and Anaswara Rajan will be reprising the role she had done in the original. Reports about the hero and the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be finalised. In the Malayalam film, young actors Mathew Thomas and Anaswara Rajan played the lead characters while Vineeth Sreenivasan was seen in an important role. The film made the directorial debut of Girish Ad. It was produced jointly by cinematographer Jomon T John, editor Shameer Muhammed and Shebin Backer under the banners of Plain...

Mollywood‘Bruce Lee’ is directed by Vysakh, who has made blockbuster movies like ‘Pulimurugan’ and ‘Madhura Raja’.Digital NativeMalayalam superstar Mohanlal unveiled the motion poster of the upcoming Unni Mukundan starrer Bruce Lee. The poster was released on Unni Mukundan’s birthday. Mohanlal tweeted: “Presenting the motion poster of #BruceLee, starring Unni Mukundan, directed by Vysakh, written by Udaykrishna, Dop by Shajikumar, produced by #Umf Pvt Ltd, Best wishes to the entire team & wishing @Iamunnimukundan a happy birthday (sic).” Watch: Motion poster Presenting the motion poster of #BruceLee, starring Unni Mukundan, directed by Vysakh, written by Udaykrishna, Dop by Shajikumar, produced by #Umf Pvt Ltd,Best wishes to the entire team & wishing @Iamunnimukundan a happy birthday Watch - https://t.co/xjXghSk6bz — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) September 22, 2020 Bruce Lee is directed by Vysakh, well known for making smash-hit movies like Pulimurugan with Mohanlal in the lead and Madhura Raja with Mammootty playing the hero.

MollywoodThe film will be the debut directorial of cinematographer Tanu Balak, known for his work in ‘The Train’ and ‘Of the people’.Digital NativePrithviraj has signed on the dotted lines to star in an investigative thriller in which he will be playing a cop. The film will be the debut directorial of cinematographer Tanu Balak known for his work in The Train and Of the People. Editor Shameer Muhammed and cinematographer Jomon T John are producing this venture under their banner Plan J Studios. Plan J Studios and Anto Joseph Film Company recently announced another project Irul, which has Fahadh Faasil, Darshana Rajendran, and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. Shameer Muhammed told in an interview to the cinemaexpress that Irul is a small scale film while Prithviraj’s film will have a bigger crew on board. They are finalising a female lead for the film, he said. While Prithviraj...

MollywoodThe film’s cinematographer, Abinandhan Ramanujam, recently shared the videos on Instagram.Digital NativeThe cinematographer of Prithviraj’s Nine, Abinandhan Ramanujam, recently shared a few behind the scenes videos of the film on Instagram, and it’s going viral among netizens. The videos give a glimpse of how the film was shot and the efforts that have gone into it. The first video posted by the cinematographer was a single-shot fight sequence. Sharing it, Abinandhan wrote: “BTS of Nine the film. Fight (1/2) We Stitched the Fight to a Single Shot. Working with @jenuse.mohamed was Blissful.” View this post on Instagram BTS of Nine thefilm. Fight (1/2) We Stitched the Fight to a Single Shot. Working with @jenuse.mohamed was Blissful. #bts #sigmacine #filmmaking #keepitsimple #keepcalmandshoot A post shared by Abinandhan Ramanujam (@abinandhanramanujam) on Sep 14, 2020 at 12:15am Pdt For the second video, he wrote: “BTS of Nine (2/2) Mafia Shashi Sir...

MollywoodDirected by debutant Praveen Raj Pookkadan, ‘Velleppam’ is a romantic comedy starring Akshay Radhakrishnan and Noorin Shereef in the lead roles.Digital NativeVineeth Sreenivasan is multi-talented and has proved his mettle as a director, producer, actor, dubbing artiste and singer. He began his career as a playback singer way back in 2002 and has rendered several hit songs so far. The latest song Vineeth has recorded is for Velleppam. A teaser of the song was released on Tuesday and as usual he has done a great job, making fans wait in anticipation for the full song. Directed by debutant Praveen Raj Pookkadan, Velleppam is a romantic comedy starring Akshay Radhakrishnan and Noorin Shereef in the lead roles. The film also has an impressive supporting cast with Roma Asrani staging a comeback after a two-year hiatus, and Shine Tom Chacko. While Roma plays the hero’s sister in the film, Shine will...

MollywoodDirected by debutant Praveen Raj Pookkadan, ‘Velleppam’ is a romantic comedy starring Akshay Radhakrishnan and Noorin Shereef in the lead roles.Digital NativeVineeth Sreenivasan is multi-talented and has proved his mettle as a director, producer, actor, dubbing artiste and singer. He began his career as a playback singer way back in 2002 and has rendered several hit songs so far. The latest song Vineeth has recorded is for Velleppam. A teaser of the song was released on Tuesday and as usual he has done a great job, making fans wait in anticipation for the full song. Directed by debutant Praveen Raj Pookkadan, Velleppam is a romantic comedy starring Akshay Radhakrishnan and Noorin Shereef in the lead roles. The film also has an impressive supporting cast with Roma Asrani staging a comeback after a two-year hiatus, and Shine Tom Chacko. While Roma plays the hero’s sister in the film, Shine will...

SandalwoodLasya will be reprising the role done by Anna Ben in the Malayalam original.Digital NativeDigital NativeLasya Nagaraj has bagged a role in the upcoming heroine-centric Kannada film to be directed by popular ad filmmakers Sabu Aloysius and M Arun Kumar. A remake of the hit Malayalam movie Helen, Lasya will be reprising the role done by Anna Ben in the original. Silver Train International and Friday Films are jointly bankrolling this film. On choosing Lasya for the role, one of the producers of the film, Lohit, said in an interview with the New Indian Express, “We were looking for a fresh face and a performer who matched the sensibilities. Lasya is also a good Bharatanatyam dancer, which was one of the requirements in our film.” Helen was scripted by debut director Mathukutty Xavier in association with Noble Babu Thomas while Alfred Kurian Joseph had directed it. Noble Babu Thomas,...

Mollywood'Aaravam' is a campus entertainer, that deals with the rivalry between two gangs and the problems that ensue.Digital NativeAntony Varghese has been part of some significant movies in Malayalam film industry and the latest in his filmography is Aaravam. Debut director Nahas Hidhayath is wielding the megaphone for this venture with Anil Narayanan scripting it. O Thomas Panicker is bankrolling Aaravam under the banner Opus Penta. Aaravam is a campus film and movie buffs will get to see Antony in a completely new avatar. Touted to be a full-on entertainer, the film deals with the rivalry between two gangs and the problems that ensue. Ann Sheetal is playing the female lead in the film with the supporting cast including Shine Tom Chacko, Renji Panicker and Saiju Kurup. The technical crew of this flick will include Jakes Bejoy for music, Prakash Velayudhan for cinematography, Noufal Abdullah for editing and Sameera Saneesh for costume designing.

MollywoodThe film is directed by Sidhartha Siva and written by Aryadan Shoukath. Digital NativeThe first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Varthamanam, with Parvathy Thiruvothu in the lead, was released by megastar Mammootty through his social media page. Mammootty wrote, "Unveiling the first look poster of #Varthamanam Directed by Sidhartha Siva , Starring Parvathy Thiruvothu ! Best wishes to the entire team (sic)." Actors Tovino Thomas and Nivin Pauly also shared the first look poster online. Varthamanam is directed by Sidhartha Siva, actor and director of critically acclaimed films such as 101 Chodyangal and Ain. The first look poster of Varthamanam has Parvathy clad in a hijab. Varthamanam is bankrolled by Benzy Nazar and Aryadan Shoukath under the banner of Benzy productions. Aryadan Shoukath, politician and story writer, has written the script of the film. Cinematographer Alakappan is cranking the lens for Varthamanam while Shameer Muhammed is handling the editing department. Pandit...

MollywoodThe film is directed by Sidhartha Siva and written by Aryadan Shoukath. Digital NativeThe first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Varthamanam, with Parvathy Thiruvothu in the lead, was released by megastar Mammootty through his social media page. Mammootty wrote, "Unveiling the first look poster of #Varthamanam Directed by Sidhartha Siva , Starring Parvathy Thiruvothu ! Best wishes to the entire team (sic)." Actors Tovino Thomas and Nivin Pauly also shared the first look poster online. Varthamanam is directed by Sidhartha Siva, actor and director of critically acclaimed films such as 101 Chodyangal and Ain. The first look poster of Varthamanam has Parvathy clad in a hijab. Varthamanam is bankrolled by Benzy Nazar and Aryadan Shoukath under the banner of Benzy productions. Aryadan Shoukath, politician and story writer, has written the script of the film. Cinematographer Alakappan is cranking the lens for Varthamanam while Shameer Muhammed is handling the editing department. Pandit...

Mollywood'Minnal Murali' is directed by Basil Joseph of 'Godha' fame.Digital NativeTovino Thomas is currently busy with the shooting of his upcoming film Minnal Murali. The star is playing a superhero in this flick and this is the first time a full-length superhero film is being made in the south Indian film industry. With the role requiring a well-chiseled physique, Tovino is sweating it out at the gym and his hard work seems to have paid off well. The actor shared online a few pictures of his workout. The shooting of Minnal Murali is currently in progress in Wayanad where the entire team is stationed and the team has prepared shooting schedules in various places in Wayanad and Karnataka. Minnal Murali is directed by Basil Joseph of Godha fame and bankrolled by Sophia Paul under the banner Weekend Blockbusters. Hollywood stunt coordinator Vlad Rimburg has been roped in to choreograph the stunts for this film.

MollywoodDebutant Zac Harriss will direct the film and Haneef Adeni will script it.Digital NativeThe first look poster of Antony Varghese’ new film was released by Malayalam megastar Mammootty on his social media page. The poster has garnered the attention for its unique title, Dev Fakir. Sharing the first poster of the film on Facebook, Mammootty wrote, "Unveiling The Title Poster of Dev Fakir. Best Wishes to Haneef Adeni , Antony Varghese , Badusha & Zac Harriss." Debutant Zac Harriss will be wielding the megaphone for this venture with Haneef Adeni penning the film and bankrolling it in association with production controller Badusha. Gopi Sunder has been roped in to compose the tunes for this film while the editing is to be done by Shameer Muhammed. Antony Varghese’s next film to hit the marquee is titled Aanaparambile World Cup. Wielding the megaphone for this venture is Nikhil Premraj, who has scripted it as well.

MollywoodDebutant Zac Harriss will direct the film and Haneef Adeni will script it.Digital NativeThe first look poster of Antony Varghese’ new film was released by Malayalam megastar Mammootty on his social media page. The poster has garnered the attention for its unique title, Dev Fakir. Sharing the first poster of the film on Facebook, Mammootty wrote, "Unveiling The Title Poster of Dev Fakir. Best Wishes to Haneef Adeni , Antony Varghese , Badusha & Zac Harriss." Debutant Zac Harriss will be wielding the megaphone for this venture with Haneef Adeni penning the film and bankrolling it in association with production controller Badusha. Gopi Sunder has been roped in to compose the tunes for this film while the editing is to be done by Shameer Muhammed. Antony Varghese’s next film to hit the marquee is titled Aanaparambile World Cup. Wielding the megaphone for this venture is Nikhil Premraj, who has scripted it as well.

MollywoodThe film, written and directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, will be the first in Malayalam to deal with forensic sciences in full length.Digital NativeA crime has been committed and several people are after the case. With a fast piece of Bgm, lines spoken about the crime and the criminal, the thriller of Forensic, a new Malayalam film starring Mamtha Mohandas and Tovino Thomas in the lead, appears intriguing. The trailer, released Thursday at the Lulu Mall in Kochi amid grand celebrations, begins with the lines: “We are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere. And there will be more of your children dead tomorrow – Ted Bundy.” Lines spoken by Ted Bundy, American serial killer who kidnapped, raped and killed young women during the 1970s. The film is written and directed by the duo Akhil Paul and Anas Khan. Akhil had written the script of 7th Day,...

MollywoodThe film, written and directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, will be the first in Malayalam to deal with forensic sciences in full length.Digital NativeA crime has been committed and several people are after the case. With a fast piece of Bgm, lines spoken about the crime and the criminal, the thriller of Forensic, a new Malayalam film starring Mamtha Mohandas and Tovino Thomas in the lead, appears intriguing. The trailer, released Thursday at the Lulu Mall in Kochi amid grand celebrations, begins with the lines: “We are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere. And there will be more of your children dead tomorrow – Ted Bundy.” Lines spoken by Ted Bundy, American serial killer who kidnapped, raped and killed young women during the 1970s. The film is written and directed by the duo Akhil Paul and Anas Khan. Akhil had written the script of 7th Day,...

MollywoodThis is Khalid’s next film after the critically acclaimed ‘Unda’ in which Mammootty played the lead. Digital NativeDetails about director Khalid Rahman’s next are out. He has roped in Tovino Thomas and Sharafudheen to play the lead roles in the film, according to a report by the Times of India. Muhsin Parari is penning this film in association with Ashraf Hamza. The technical crew for this flick will comprise Jamshi Khalid for cinematography, Rex Vijayan and Shahabaz Aman for composing the soundtrack and Sushin Shyam for the background score, Noufal Abdullah for editing, Vishnu Govind-Sree Sankar for sound designing, Ronex Xavier for make-up, Mashar Hamsa for costume designing, Gokul Das for art direction and Badusha as project designer. This untitled film will be bankrolled by Aashiq Usman under his banner. Khalid Rahman’s last directorial was Unda, an action-comedy that was bankrolled by Moviee Mill's Krishnan Sethukumar and Gemini Studios.

Mollywood'Ramasethu' is the biopic on the 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan. Digital NativeDigital Native The biopic on the ‘Metro Man’ E Sreedharan, titled Ramasethu, is in the making with Jayasurya playing the title role. And it has now been confirmed that Mamta Mohandas will be joining the star cast as well. Incidentally, she recently received the Woman of Substance Award at an event held in Kochi and the award was handed over to her by E Sreedharan. On receiving the award, Mamta said, “Don’t we all have dreams? But most often, the ones that come true are those which you haven’t even dreamt about yet. Such was receiving this ‘Woman of Substance in Art’ award from the hands of someone whose attitude towards both work and life has inspired me so much... our very own ‘Metro Man’ Padmabhushan E Sreedharan sir.” Six women were honoured with the award this...

Mollywood‘Ajagajandharam’, directed by Tinu Pappachan, is reportedly a sequel to his film ‘Swathandryam Ardharathriyil’.Digital NativeAntony Varghese has just wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film, titled Ajagajandharam, which is directed by Tinu Pappachan. Reports are that this film is a sequel to the director’s hit movie Swathandryam Ardharathriyil. It has Chemban Vinod Jose and Tito Wilson in pivotal roles as well. The cast also includes Kichu Tellus and Vineeth Viswam and they have penned the film’s script as well. Arjun Asokan, Sudhi Koppa, Sabumon Abdusamad, and Jaffer Idukki form the rest of the cast. The technical crew of Ajagajandharam comprises Jinto George for handling the camera and Shameer Muhammed for the editing. The film is bankrolled by Immanuel Joseph and Ajith Thalapilliyum under the banner Silver Bay Studios with Central Pictures signing up its distribution rights. It may be noted here that Antony Varghese’ new film,...

Mollywood‘Ajagajandharam’, directed by Tinu Pappachan, is reportedly a sequel to his film ‘Swathandryam Ardharathriyil’.Digital NativeAntony Varghese has just wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film, titled Ajagajandharam, which is directed by Tinu Pappachan. Reports are that this film is a sequel to the director’s hit movie Swathandryam Ardharathriyil. It has Chemban Vinod Jose and Tito Wilson in pivotal roles as well. The cast also includes Kichu Tellus and Vineeth Viswam and they have penned the film’s script as well. Arjun Asokan, Sudhi Koppa, Sabumon Abdusamad, and Jaffer Idukki form the rest of the cast. The technical crew of Ajagajandharam comprises Jinto George for handling the camera and Shameer Muhammed for the editing. The film is bankrolled by Immanuel Joseph and Ajith Thalapilliyum under the banner Silver Bay Studios with Central Pictures signing up its distribution rights. It may be noted here that Antony Varghese’ new film,...

MollywoodThe film, directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, will have Tovino Thomas playing a medico-legal adviser.Digital NativeSome weeks ago, the character poster of Tovino Thomas in the upcoming Malayalam film Forensic was released and it was revealed that he plays a medico-legal advisor named Samuel John Kaattookaran. The makers have now revealed the character poster of Mamta Mohandas and she will be seen playing the role of a police officer, Rithika Xavier Ips. Directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, Forensic has Reba Monica John in the cast as well. On Mamta’s role in the film, the directors have earlier said that she is not Tovino’s pair in the film but will have a meaty role to play. The directors refused to divulge any further details about Forensic and have kept the suspense factor intact until now. An interesting feature of this thriller is that it...

MollywoodTitled ‘Ajayante Randam Moshanam’, the film will be directed by Jithin Lal.Digital NativeTovino Thomas is riding high on success with a string of hits under his belt. An update about the star’s latest venture is that he will be playing a triple role for the first time in his career. The film is titled Ajayante Randam Moshanam and will be directed by Jithin Lal. In an interview with the Times of India, the director said, “The movie has portions set in 1900, 1950 and 1990. Tovino plays characters Maniyan, Kunjikelu and Ajayan, respectively, in these three generations. The main storyline though will be set in the 90s.” The film will be shot in various locations such as Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad, we hear. Plans are on to dub and release the film in various languages. Tovino’s next film release will be Kilometres and Kilometres. The film is touted to be a complete comedy entertainer.

MollywoodJeo Baby is wielding the megaphone for this venture with Tovino Thomas producing it under his own banner. Digital NativeDigital Native The first look of Kilometres and Kilometres is out and we get to see Tovino Thomas and Joju George’s look in it. The film is touted to be a complete comedy entertainer. Jeo Baby is wielding the megaphone for this venture with Tovino Thomas producing it under his own banner. Incidentally, it is his first production venture and he is co-producing it along with Anto Joseph, Ramshi Ahamed, and cinematographer Sinu Sidharth. Sooraj S Kurup is the music composer and Sushin Shyam is composing the background score. Vinayak Sasikumar and Harinarayan have penned the lyrics with the National award-winning sound designer Sinoy Joseph on-board as well. The film has reached the post-production stage and its release is expected to be announced soon. Meanwhile, Tovino Thomas has a number...