EntertainmentAsif Ali plays the lead in the film that is based on true events.Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty is turning filmmaker with the Malayalam movie Otta, featuring Asif Ali in the lead. The movie, based on true events, is expected to release on October 27. The release date was announced by Resul Pookutty in a tweet on Saturday, September 2. “Thanks for the overwhelming response to the teaser. Here we come on October 27, 2023. See you all in the cinemas,” Resul Pookutty said. The first look poster and teaser were shared by stars including Amitabh Bachchan and Prabhas. In the film, Asif Ali and Arjun Ashokan play Hari and Ben, two young men who leave their homes after a fight with their parents, and find their lives going out of control. What happens in their life forms the rest of the story. There are actors from other industries in the cast including Sathyaraj,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
EntertainmentA number of awards went to ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ and ‘Ila Veezha Poonchira’.For his uncanny transformation from a sleeping James to a happy-go-lucky Sundaram in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, Mammootty, one of the most respected actors in the south, won the Best Actor (Male) award from the government of Kerala – his eighth, counting best and special jury awards from the 80s. Along with him, young Vincy Aloshious won her first state accolade for Best Actor (Female) for the tough title character she played in Rekha, who moves on from love to crude vengeance, literally letting her actions speak louder than words. Director Lijo Jose Pellissery, a habitual maker of fantastical cinema, won the Best Film award for creating Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam. Mahesh Narayanan, an editor who turned to direction with Take Off, won the Best Director award for Areeppu, which told the relatable story of a couple who go...
- 7/21/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
The Minister for Cultural Affairs, Saji Cheriyan, announced the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards on Friday, July 21, 2023. The awards recognized the best of Malayalam cinema in 2023, from a total of 154 films. The jury was led by acclaimed Bengali filmmaker and screenplay writer Gautam Ghose.
The Best Film award went to Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The film featured Mammootty as James, who wakes up as Sundaram, a different person with a different life. Mammootty also won the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in the film, which received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. This is his sixth Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
Nna Thaan Case Kodu Trailer
The Best Actress award was given to Vincy Aloshious for her portrayal of Rekha, a woman who fights against injustice and oppression in a patriarchal society. The film Rekha, directed by Jithin Issac Thomas, was...
The Best Film award went to Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The film featured Mammootty as James, who wakes up as Sundaram, a different person with a different life. Mammootty also won the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in the film, which received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. This is his sixth Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
Nna Thaan Case Kodu Trailer
The Best Actress award was given to Vincy Aloshious for her portrayal of Rekha, a woman who fights against injustice and oppression in a patriarchal society. The film Rekha, directed by Jithin Issac Thomas, was...
- 7/21/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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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 makers of Aamir Pallikkal’s eagerly awaited film ‘Ayisha’, in which Malayalam actress Manju Warrier plays the lead, have released the lyrical video of the dance number ‘Kannilu… Kannilu…’, much to the delight of her fans.
The number, composed by music director M Jayachandran and rendered by Ahi Ajayan, was eagerly awaited by fans as it has Warrier dancing the steps choreographed by ace dance choreographer Prabhu Deva.
More interestingly, the other dancers in the song who dance along with Warrier are from different countries.
Sources identify the dancers as Lathifa from Tunisia, Salama from the United Arab Emirates, Jennifer from the Philippines, Sarfina from Nigeria, Sumaiya from Yeman and Islam from Syria, apart from three other dancers from India – Radhika, Sajna and Poornima.
The song has been written by two lyricists. While the Malayalam lyrics have been penned by B K Harinarayanan, the Arabian lyrics have been penned by Noora Al Marzooqi.
The number, composed by music director M Jayachandran and rendered by Ahi Ajayan, was eagerly awaited by fans as it has Warrier dancing the steps choreographed by ace dance choreographer Prabhu Deva.
More interestingly, the other dancers in the song who dance along with Warrier are from different countries.
Sources identify the dancers as Lathifa from Tunisia, Salama from the United Arab Emirates, Jennifer from the Philippines, Sarfina from Nigeria, Sumaiya from Yeman and Islam from Syria, apart from three other dancers from India – Radhika, Sajna and Poornima.
The song has been written by two lyricists. While the Malayalam lyrics have been penned by B K Harinarayanan, the Arabian lyrics have been penned by Noora Al Marzooqi.
- 10/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Ace music director Santhosh Narayanan, who is one of the top most composers in the Tamil film industry, said that he is proud to make his debut as music composer in Malayalam with director Vinayan’s much-awaited period drama, ‘Pathonpatham Noottandu’.
Taking to Twitter, Santhosh Narayanan, who is known for his work in several critically acclaimed Tamil blockbusters including ‘Pariyaerum Perumal’, ‘Vada Chennai’ and ‘Kaala’, said, “Proud to start my first film in Malayalam as composer through the amazing ‘Pathonpatham Noottandu’.”
Thanking the director and the producer for giving him the opportunity, the he also shared the link of the trailer of the film.
“Thanks Vinayan sir, Gokulam Gopalan sir and the special team for making this epic. Wishing a grand worldwide success. Here is the trailer!,” he said.
‘Pathonpathaam Noottandu’, featuring Siju Wilson in the lead, is scheduled to hit screens on September 8.
The trailer shows how people from...
Taking to Twitter, Santhosh Narayanan, who is known for his work in several critically acclaimed Tamil blockbusters including ‘Pariyaerum Perumal’, ‘Vada Chennai’ and ‘Kaala’, said, “Proud to start my first film in Malayalam as composer through the amazing ‘Pathonpatham Noottandu’.”
Thanking the director and the producer for giving him the opportunity, the he also shared the link of the trailer of the film.
“Thanks Vinayan sir, Gokulam Gopalan sir and the special team for making this epic. Wishing a grand worldwide success. Here is the trailer!,” he said.
‘Pathonpathaam Noottandu’, featuring Siju Wilson in the lead, is scheduled to hit screens on September 8.
The trailer shows how people from...
- 8/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mamangam movie review is here. The Malayalam-language period action drama stars Mammootty, Achuthan, Unni Mukundan and Prachi Tehlan. Originally shot in Malayalam, Mamangam directed by M. Padmakumar, is dubbed in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and simultaneously has released worldwide on 12 December 2019.
Does it fulfills the mammoth expectations from epic starring Mammootty?. Let?s find out in the movie review of Mamangam
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
How can a period war epic having all the finesse of a magnum opus and breathtaking action pieces with one of the finest actors alive in India ? Mammootty fail to get that decisive ?winning? sweep.
The Story of Mamangam
Chandroth Panickker (Unni Mukundan) a Chaaverukal warrior gets a dream that divine goddess ( believed to be Ganga) has asked him takes a lead and come forward to fight for the pride of Valluvakonathiri and kill the Zamorin ruler (played by Mohan Sharma). For years,...
Does it fulfills the mammoth expectations from epic starring Mammootty?. Let?s find out in the movie review of Mamangam
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
How can a period war epic having all the finesse of a magnum opus and breathtaking action pieces with one of the finest actors alive in India ? Mammootty fail to get that decisive ?winning? sweep.
The Story of Mamangam
Chandroth Panickker (Unni Mukundan) a Chaaverukal warrior gets a dream that divine goddess ( believed to be Ganga) has asked him takes a lead and come forward to fight for the pride of Valluvakonathiri and kill the Zamorin ruler (played by Mohan Sharma). For years,...
- 12/13/2019
- GlamSham
Mollywood Along with the Malayalam version, the Tamil and Telugu version of the film will also be out on the same day. Digital NativeThe hype around the release of the Mohanlal starrer Odiyan is very high. Set for release on December 14th worldwide.The censoring formalities of the film have been completed and the movie has been awarded a clan 'U' certificate by the censor board.Along with the Malayalam version, the Tamil and Telugu version of the film will also be out on the same day. Further, there are reports are that it will be released in about 3000 to 4000 screens across the globe making it the first ever Malayalam film to release in such a big scale. The pre-booking of tickets is going on at a fast pace not only in India but in UAE/Gcc region as well. Odiyan will be one of the very few Malayalam films...
- 12/8/2018
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodLucifer has Mohanlal in the lead with an ensemble of stars including Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi, and Tovino in pivotal roles. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Mohanlal starrer Drama hit the silver screens on November 1 this year and during its release there were speculations that the teaser of Mohanlal’s upcoming film Lucifer would be attached to it. However, Lucifer’s director Prithviraj confirmed that the teaser would not be released along with Drama. Now, with Mohanlal’s Odiyan set for release on December 14, rumours are rife that the teaser of Lucifer could be attached to it. Well, we need to wait for an official word on this. Lucifer is one of the most expected films in Mollywood as it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film has Mohanlal playing the lead role with an ensemble of stars in the cast including Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi,...
- 12/1/2018
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe trailer of the film, released online a few days ago, appears to have quite a bit of the ‘mass’ content that would be appealing to fans.Digital NativeMohanlal-starrer Odiyan is gearing up for release on December 14 and the team behind the film has released a new set of posters. The posters show Mohanlal in his middle-aged get-up and as a youngster. One of the most anticipated films of the year, the trailer of Odiyan was released online a few days ago by Mohanlal, and it appears to have quite a bit of the ‘mass’ content that would excite fans. The 1.28 minute trailer also offers a glimpse of other characters played by Prakash Raj, Narein, Innocent, Manju Warrier, etc. Odiyan will mark the directorial debut of ad filmmaker Va Shrikumar Menon in the Malayalam film industry. A fantasy thriller, the shooting of the film began last year, when Mohanlal surprised...
- 10/24/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodManju is playing writer Madhavikutty in the film.Digital NativeManju Warrier released the first look poster of Aami on her social networking page and it went viral as expected. She has transformed into the character she plays in the movie. The first look now has fans waiting to know more about the film and the character she plays in it. Touted to hit the silver screens this year, the film is directed by noted director Kamal. In fact, Manju Warrier is teaming up with the director after 20 long years after having worked together in hit movies such as Ee Puzhayum Kadannu and Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranaya Kaalathu. Interestingly, Kamal had initially offered the role to Bollywood actor Vidya Balan but she turned it down. Later, the role went to Manju Warrier, who lapped it up saying that it is every artist's delight to star in such a role. The film has Murali Gopy playing Madhavikutty’s husband. Tovino Thomas will be seen in a crucial role in the movie as well. It may be noted here that Prithviraj was the initial choice to play the role but he eventually opted out and Tovino was brought in. Others in the star cast include Anoop Menon, Jyothi Krishna and Rasna Pavithran. The film is bankrolled by Raphael Thomas Pozholiparambil and Anto Rocha under the banner Reel and Real Cinemas. M. Jayachandran, Taufiq Qureshi and Bijibal have composed music for this venture with Madhu Neelakantan cranking the camera. The film’s shooting began at the Kamala Surayya Memorial in Punnayurkulam, Thrissur last year and is being shot extensively in Ottapalam. The team had also shot some portions in Ernakulam, Mumbai and Kolkata. Earlier, the plan was to release the film in December 2017 but the delay in production pushed the release to 2018. The exact date is expected to be announced soon.
- 1/10/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 1: Malayalam romantic comedy film "My Boss", directed by Jeethu Joseph, has completed 100 days and a party was organised here for its success.
The cast and crew of the film was present at the party. The guests were seen interacting with the lead stars Dileep and Mamta Mohandas.
Singers Manjari, M. Jayachandran, music director Gopi Sunder, director Jithu Joseph, Aliya Khan and various other celebrities also attended the celebration.
The film is produced by East Coast Vijayan under the banner of East Coast Communications.
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The cast and crew of the film was present at the party. The guests were seen interacting with the lead stars Dileep and Mamta Mohandas.
Singers Manjari, M. Jayachandran, music director Gopi Sunder, director Jithu Joseph, Aliya Khan and various other celebrities also attended the celebration.
The film is produced by East Coast Vijayan under the banner of East Coast Communications.
Ians...
- 3/1/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
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