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Malayalam star Indrajith Sukuraman is geared up for his next film ‘Marvillin Gorupangal’ and the makers dropped its teaser recently. The trailer dropped on Wednesday. A heartfelt family drama, the new glimpse fuses comedy, drama, love, and some actually pressing questions regarding family matters.

Married to actress Vincy Aloshious in the film, the couple doesn’t want kids while another couple played by Shruti Ramchandran and Sarjano Khalid isn’t married, but dream of having kids.

A unique concept, the teaser showcases the many complex dynamics between the couples and their own individual outlooks regarding marriage and parenthood. There are also some scenes which show some kind of MCU action in a comedic lighting as Vincy is an actress in the film.

The exploration of the modern day family, the film is mostly oriented towards a family based comedy-drama while simultaneously dealing with some heavy topics.

The aesthetic design is very filmy and metropolitan,...

Malayalam star Indrajith Sukuraman is geared up for his next film ‘Marvillin Gorupangal’ and the makers dropped its teaser recently. The trailer dropped on Wednesday. A heartfelt family drama, the new glimpse fuses comedy, drama, love, and some actually pressing questions regarding family matters.

Married to actress Vincy Aloshious in the film, the couple doesn’t want kids while another couple played by Shruti Ramchandran and Sarjano Khalid isn’t married, but dream of having kids.

A unique concept, the teaser showcases the many complex dynamics between the couples and their own individual outlooks regarding marriage and parenthood. There are also some scenes which show some kind of MCU action in a comedic lighting as Vincy is an actress in the film.

The exploration of the modern day family, the film is mostly oriented towards a family based comedy-drama while simultaneously dealing with some heavy topics.

The aesthetic design is very filmy and metropolitan,...

Padmini, a comedy drama film directed by Senna Hegde and starring Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian and Vincy Aloshious in the lead roles, is all set to stream on Netflix from August 11. The film was released in theatres on July 14, 2023 and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

The film tells the story of Rameshan, a poet and lecturer, who becomes the laughing stock of the village after his wife runs away on their wedding day. When he tries to overcome these taunts and get married again, he faces further complications. The film is expected to offer lighthearted entertainment, drawing audiences into its charming narrative.

Padmini Trailer

The trailer of the film was released on July 6 and has already garnered over 200k views on YouTube. The trailer showcases Kunchacko Boban’s performance as a teacher who is also a poet. The film also features an ensemble cast of Malavika Menon,...

EntertainmentCaught by surprise as she walks home from school, Thanmaya at first refuses to believe the news before breaking into smiles.A young girl in school uniform, walking along an unidentified road in Thiruvananthapuram, with a backpack on her and waving a lunch bag, stops suddenly to see people she knows in a car, waiting for her. Someone inside the car asks her, “Did you hear anything?” “What?” the girl asks, smiling. “You have won the Kerala State Award for Best Child Actor (Female),” a man in the car tells her. Her face breaks into a big wide smile but she refuses to believe it. “No, you are fibbing,” she says, and then asks, “seriously?”. It is true, the people in the car say. Thanmaya Sol has won the award for her performance in Vazhakku. Her family had gone in the car to wait for her when she came back...

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...

Superstar Mammootty on Friday won his 8th Kerala State Film Award for his stellar role in the film ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’.

Mammootty, who in September is turning 72, continues to dazzle as since early this week, the talk had begun that this time he will walk away with the best actor award as such was his performance.

Incidentally the last time the superstar got the state award was way back in 2009.

Architect turned actress Vincy Aloshious, who was spotted at a talent show telecast on a TV channel in 2018 and made her entry into the Malayalam films, has won the best female actor award for her role in ‘Rekha’

“I was expecting that the film ‘Rekha’ wins some award as it was a great team effort and when the award has come to me, there is nothing bigger than this, as this is my first award of the Kerala government,” the 27-year-old actress said.

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...

Padmini is a Malayalam comedy-drama film directed by Senna Hegde and written by Deepu Pradeep. The film stars Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian, and Vincy Aloshious.

Padmini is a film that is both funny and heartwarming, but it is also a bit of a mess. The film’s humor is sharp and witty, and the performances are all top-notch. Kunchacko Boban is particularly good as Ramesh, and he brings a lot of heart to the role. Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian and especially Vincy are also excellent, and they have great chemistry together. However, the film’s plot is a bit convoluted, and the film have no logic and unbelievable at times. Additionally, some of the film’s humor is a bit crude. The film also suffers from some major miscasting.

Padmini Trailer

Overall, Padmini is an enjoyable film, but it is not without its flaws. The film’s strengths are its humor,...

Review‘Padmini’, which has Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian, and Vincy Aloshious opposite Kunchacko Boban, manages to find a new path – original and a wee bit hilarious, but not entirely engaging.When there are three women playing lead opposite a single man in a romantic comedy, you imagine it treading the path of several movies that successfully trod it before: Premam, Boeing Boeing and the like. But Padmini, which has Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian and Vincy Aloshious opposite Kunchacko Boban, manages to find a new path, original and a wee bit hilarious, though not entirely engaging. Director Senna Hegde, who gave us the wonderful Thingalazhcha Nishchayam and an enjoyable 1744 White Alto, offers a fun film with Padmini, scripted by Deepu Pradeep. But despite its interesting premise, the film loses focus. Like all of Senna’s films, Padmini goes directly into the thick of Rameshan’s story, beginning with a traditional wedding,...

The theatres in Kerala are all set to welcome movie buffs with a variety of films releasing this week. From Hollywood action to Malayalam drama, there is something for everyone to enjoy on the big screen.

Mission Impossible Trailer

The first release of the week is Mission Impossible 7, the latest installment in the popular franchise starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, the agent who never gives up on his missions. The film promises to deliver high-octane stunts, exotic locations and a gripping plot. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames and Vanessa Kirby. Mission Impossible 7 hits the screens on July 12. The film has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, and has a high rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Voice of Sathyanathan Trailer Padmini Trailer

Padmini is an upcoming Malayalam comedy film starring Kunchacko Boban in the lead role. The film is directed by Senna Hegde,...

EntertainmentBesides two Hollywood biggies, there is much to look forward to in India’s cinemas this July — some more exciting than others. Here are some films to catch in theatres this month.Between Greta Gerwig’s wild live-action meta-comedy Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s epic historical drama Oppenheimer, Hollywood film fans are spoiled for choice this July. The widely different genres of the two films, the anticipation surrounding both, and the decision to release them on the same day (July 21) have tickled many a funny bone, with the internet even christening the face-off ‘Barbenheimer’. But besides these two Hollywood biggies, there is much more to look forward to in India’s cinemas this July — some more exciting than others. Here are seven films, across industries and languages, that we can’t wait to catch in theatres this month. Maamannan - In theatres Mari Selvaraj’s Maamannan was released in theatres...

ReviewDirector Tharun Moorthy, who previously gave us 'Operation Java', now presents a story that puts an adamant and adorable old woman in its centre.CrisSome punch lines actually work. Despite the helping of music in the background, the camera looking sideways at two men holding onto a rail, it does not feel dramatic when one man says to the other, “Didn’t you ask me if this is all humans are? This is how much humans are.” Saudi Vellakka is a sweet film, risking a lot by putting an adamant and adorable old woman to lead the game. Devi Varma, playing this character, is something of a novelty, her almost plain expressions conveying much. But then again, the film comes from Tharun Moorthy, a director who does not seem to believe in relying on market strategies that are supposed to bring success. He gave us Operation Java, a marked debut,...

ReviewSenna Hegde who made the wonderful ‘Thingalazhcha Nischayam’ takes a more commercial approach to comedy in this film, which is enjoyable in most parts.CrisKanhangad, or at least the parts of Kanhangad in Kerala’s Kasargod district where Senna Hegde places his new Malayalam film, is so charmingly rustic with muddy red roads and prettily lit bars that it looks partly like a Western of the 1960s. Minus Clint Eastwood, the setting has got everything, complete with the sound of a pistol that goes off every now and then. 1744 White Alto is a raw comedy, enjoyable in most parts, slightly off-putting towards the end, anchored on an unfitting mix of the personal and professional life of a police officer. But Senna is a master caster and all the actors, beginning from the emphatic Sharaf U Dheen to the newcomers, make it a comfortable ride. Unlike his award-winning first release Thingalazhcha Nishchayam,...

ReviewThe film is by no means a ‘grand return’ for Lal Jose. But it is still a gripping crime thriller that pulls off several twists and turns, aided by convincing performances from its lead actors.Lakshmi PriyaCourtesy: YouTube/ Manorama Music SongsThey say there is a kala hridayam (artist’s heart) inside every khaki uniform. Suja and Glyna, both civil police officers and the best of friends, would not disagree. After standing under the sun and overseeing traffic all day, Suja (Darshana Sudarshan) comes back to the women’s police quarters to make Instagram reels with Glyna (Vincy Aloshious), her housemate who is deployed at the local police station. They sing and dance to their heart’s content, shooting videos for their Instagram page (rather unoriginally called insta_sisters), revelling in the joy and comfort of each other’s friendship. It is into this happy, calm dynamic between the two friends...

MollywoodHelmed by Dijo Jose Antony, Jana Gana Mana hit the big screens on April 28. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Netflix Actors Prithviraj and Suraj Venjaramoodu’s recently released Malayalam movie Jana Gana Mana is set to stream on over-the-top platform Netflix. The makers announced that the movie will be screening from June 2. Helmed by Queen fame director Dijo Jose Antony, Jana Gana Mana hit the big screens on April 28 this year. The film is set to release in four languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. “Justice and the law are two sides of the same coin - until they are not.#JanaGanaMana is coming to Netflix on June 2 in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada (sic),” read the tweet posted by Netflix India South on May 26. The film is bankrolled by Prithviraj’s wife, journalist Supriya Menon by their home production banner Prithviraj Productions. It is also bankrolled by Harris Desom, Naveen P Thomas,...

Mollywood‘Jana Gana Mana’ is slated to hit the big screens on April 28 this year.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramoodu’s upcoming film Jana Gana Mana was unveiled on Wednesday, March 30. Sharing the trailer, Prithviraj wrote: “If the deaf are to hear, the sound has to be very loud!” - Bhagat Singh. Presenting, the trailer of #JanaGanaMana.” The trailer opens with a frail-looking Prithviraj waiting to meet a government official outside his office. As Prithviraj, who looks older in the trailer, waits in the building, a senior citizen questions him if he is there to collect his pension. Prithviraj replies that this is not the case and goes inside to meet the politician. The politician who seems to be located in Tamil Nadu, comments in Tamil about Prithviraj’s changed appearance. He then goes on to mock Prithviraj’s character for his belief in justice,...

MollywoodA new poster along with the release date was unveiled by the makers on March 6.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Prithviraj SukumaranMollywood actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramood are gearing up for the release of their upcoming film Jana Gana Mana. The makers of the film had unveiled a new poster along with its release date on Sunday, March 6. The new poster features the actors sporting intense looks. Jana Gana Mana is slated to hit the big screens on April 28 this year. Both the lead actors took to social media to share the news with fans. Taking to his Instagram handle, Prithviraj shared the poster of Jana Gana Mana and wrote, "In matters of conscience, the law of the majority has no place - Mahatma Gandhi. #JanaGanaMana In theatres worldwide from 28/04/2022! (sic).” Sharing the poster, Suraj Venjaramoodu wrote the same message. The film is bankrolled by Prithviraj’s wife Supriya Menon for their home production banner Prithviraj Productions.

MollywoodKabinii Films, the producers of ‘1744 White Alto’, have formed an Internal Committee (Ic), which will look into complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace.Tnm StaffPerhaps for the first time, the production house behind a Malayalam film has formed an Internal Committee (Ic) to deal with complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace. Kabinii Films, which is producing Senna Hegde’s new film 1744 White Alto, formed the Ic as soon as the company was registered. The producers shared with the cast and crew the code of conduct to be read and practised during the making of the film. A copy of this document was shared by social media users, who welcomed the much-needed move in an industry where the sexual assault of an actor in 2017 has brought back questions on the safety of women in films. Senna Hegde’s last film, Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam, won a state award and a lot...

ReviewAshraf Hamza’s film, written by Chemban Vinod, gives a lighter version of a bigger problem, treats it with humour and has a very flawed hero taking the lead.CrisBheemante Vazhi After a regular morning ride by two friends on a motorbike, squeezed through the narrow road-less paths between an array of houses, and a movie title that scrolls through the place like a brown caterpillar – it is clear what Bheemante Vazhi is going to be about. Creating a path for the people in the neighbourhood, so they won’t need to squeeze themselves or lift the elderly over fences to reach a road. It is not exactly the heroic adventure of one man speaking for many, or winning fights against the dreaded red tape. It could be a miniature of the bigger, more worrisome issue of people suffering because they can’t reach roads in times of emergencies. But...