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Director Ram, known for his critically acclaimed films like Thanga Meengal and Peranbu, is back with his next project, Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai. The film stars popular Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly, who made his Tamil debut with Neram, and comedian Soori, who is also playing a pivotal role in Vetrimaaran’s Vaadivaasal. The film also features Anjali as the female lead and has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

The film has been officially selected for the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), which will be held from January 24 to February 4, 2023. The film will compete in the Big Screen Competition section, which showcases films that are innovative and original in their storytelling and cinematic expression. The winner of this section will be awarded the Vpro Big Screen Award, which includes a cash prize of €30,000 and a guaranteed theatrical release in the Netherlands.

The first look poster of the film was released...

On the occasion of Nivin Pauly birthdays, actor Nivin Pauly and director Ram have unveiled the first look poster of their upcoming film #YezhuKadalYezhuMalai, which means seven seas and seven hills. The film, which is touted to be an epic story, is written and directed by Ram, who is known for his critically acclaimed films like Kattradhu Thamizh, Thanga Meenkal and Peranbu.

The poster features Nivin Pauly in a rugged avatar, holding a spear and wearing a fur coatThe poster also has a birthday message for Nivin Pauly, who turned 45 today. The film is produced by Suresh Kamatchi of V House Productions and has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who is collaborating with Ram for the first time.

The film marks Nivin Pauly’s third outing in Tamil after Neram and Richie. According to reports, he will be seen opposite Anjali, who plays the female lead. The film also stars Soori in a pivotal role.

MollywoodThe film has not only achieved box office success but also critical acclaim — a combination that has often evaded Mammootty in recent times.Sowmya RajendranAmal Neerad’s Bheeshma Parvam, starring Mammootty in the lead, has taken the box office by storm. The Malayalam film, which is a tribute to The Godfather and is also inspired by the Mahabharata, has seen a phenomenal response from the audience and critics alike. For Mammootty, the film comes as a shot in the arm. It has not only achieved box office success but also critical acclaim — a combination that has often evaded him in recent times. In the film, Mammootty plays Michael, a fair-minded don who is also the patriarch of a large family. With several stars such as Nadiya, Soubin, Sreenath Bhasi, Shine Tom Chacko, Srindaa, Lena and others in the cast, the film takes an oft-repeated tale and turns it into an engaging narrative about crime,...

AwardsThe ninth edition of the Siima Awards ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad, and will include nominations for both 2019 and 2020. Tnm Staffhttps://siima.in/The nominees for the South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) 2019 and 2020 have been announced under various categories for all four south Indian languages— Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The ninth edition of this award ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad. The 2020 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic, and the awards for 2019 and 2020 will be held in September. Under the category of Best Film for 2019, Ajith and Nayanathara’s Viswasam, Mammootty’s Peranbu, Dhanush and Manju Warrier starrer Asuran, Karthi’s Kaithi and Sivakarthikeyan’s Namma Veettu Pillai are the nominees. In Telugu, Mahesh Babu’s Maharshi, Nani’s sports drama Jersey, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni’s Majili, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and F2, which featured an ensemble cast of actors.

KollywoodThe yet-to-be-titled movie will star actors Nivin Pauly, Anjali and Soori. Tnm StaffFacebookActor Nivin Pauly has signed a new film with director Ram. This will be his third Tamil film. Producer Suresh Kamatchi of V House Productions, who is bankrolling the project, took to social media to confirm the news. The production banner is also currently producing director Silambarasan starrer Maanaadu. Sharing the news on Twitter along with a poster, Suresh wrote: "A new journey begins with the prestigious names of South Indian cinema." He also announced that the yet-to-be-titled project will also star actors Anjali and Soori and have music by popular composer Yuvan Shankar Raja. In the announcement poster, we see images of a hunter, deer and tiger and the poster seems to be inspired from the style used in folk paintings such as the Warli folk paintings. The three symbols used in the red and white poster...

EntertainmentFounded by Vivek Ramadevan, Catalyst is said to provide a range of services such as celebrity management, project designing, movie marketing, public relations and casting, under one umbrella.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Catalyst Entertainment ConsultancyThe website of Catalyst Entertainment Consultancy, said to be one of the first entertainment consultancies for the Malayalam film industry, was launched by Mollywood star Mammootty on July 15. It has been started by Vivek Ramadevan, an Mba graduate from Psg College of Technology, who has 20 years of experience in celebrity management and PR. In a Facebook post, he extended his gratitude to actor Mammooty for being supportive and helping him with the process in the initial days. Thanking Mammootty, Vivek wrote, “From sending me to a debutant Blessy who was looking for a new heroine, to giving me Dulquer's number when Aopl, Sreenath and Vini wanted to make Second Show and trusting me, to giving me an opportunity with Peranbu and Mamangam,...

CinemaHere are some south Indian films where fathers have been supportive of their daughter's ambitions and dreams.Tnm StaffThe film industry in India often portrays dads as stern serious father figures in their daughter's lives. As mothers are shown to understand the needs of their daughters and act as close confidantes, when it comes to realising their ambitions, daughters are shown to eventually turn to their fathers, hoping to get some nudging and emotional support. This relationship of mutual trust has often translated into success stories, many of which have been captured in Indian cinema. Here are some examples from the south Indian film industry, where fathers have been supportive of their daughter's ambitions and dreams.  Anjali: Mani Ratnam's 1990 Tamil film is about a small child with intellectual disability. Since she's born with a terminal illness and likely to pass away in a few months, the doctors advise Shekar (Raghuvaran), the father,...

KollywoodIn his tweet, he has said that he tested himself for the disease after showing symptoms like fever and body pain.Digital NativeJSK Sathishkumar the producer who backed films like Paradesi, Thanga Meenkal, Kuttram Kadithal, Taramani and Peranbu has tested positive for novel coronavirus disease. Sathishkumar took to Twitter to inform that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently undergoing treatment. In his tweet, he has said that he tested himself for the disease after showing symptoms like fever and body pain. He also mentioned that he has taken all precautions as per the doctor's advise and requested his friends and colleagues in the industry who came in direct contact with him over the past few days to undergo Covid-19 test. Today for me Deducted #covid have symptoms fever body pain undergoing treatment suggest people who had contact with me for past few days to undergo Covid test...

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...

Listicle The portrayal of the father-daughter bond in the newly released film 'Gunjan Saxena' has come under much praise.Tnm StaffGunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, based on the true life story of the first Indian woman to join the Iaf (Indian Air Force), has been getting rave reviews. The portrayal of the relationship between Gunjan (Janhvi Kapoor) and her father (Pankaj Tripathi) has particularly been appreciated. Gunjan belongs to an army family and her dream from childhood is to fly a plane. Since a flying course is too expensive, she signs up for the first batch of women who are allowed to join the Iaf on the suggestion of her father. While her brother and mother find her choice of career inappropriate, her father is always supportive, finding ways to keep his daughter's dream stay alive. Here are some south Indian films where fathers have been supportive of their daughter's ambitions and dreams.

KollywoodThe director also clarified that he does not own a Twitter account.Digital NativeRecently rumours were rife that director Ks Ravikumar will direct actor Ajith next, collaborating for the third time in his career, and that the film will be produced by Sun Pictures. Dismissing the news as a rumour, Ks Ravikumar took to Facebook to clear the air surrounding the film. The filmmaker wrote, "Dear friends, my beloved fans, media and film fraternity, a rumour is on rounds right from yesterday in a Twitter account on my name stating that I am directing a film with Mr Ajithkumar under Sun pictures production. This a firm false news and a rumor. I do not own a Twitter account and the existing Twitter account on my name K.S.Ravikumar is a fake one. Pls do not support the fake account. (sic)," he wrote. Director Ks Ravikumar's last release was Ruler...

AwardsPrabhu Deva won Best Choreographer for ‘Rowdy Baby’ from ‘Maari 2’.Tnm StaffThe first edition of the Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 saw the best of Tamil cinema between December 2018 and November 2019 being honoured on Saturday night. The award show was a star studded affair with top actors including Kamal Hasan, Dhanush, Nayantara, and Samantha in attendance. The jury comprised directors Gautham Menon, Karu Palaniappan, Bharatbala, actor-director Suhasini Maniratnam, and film critic Baradwaj Rangan. Here is the full list of winners: Dhanush took home the prize for Best Actor - Male for his performance in the Vetrimaaran directorial Asuran. Aishwarya Rajesh won Best Actor - Female for her role in the sports drama Kanaa. Dhruv Vikram bagged Best Debut Actor - Male for his role in Adhithya Varma, the remake of Telugu film Arjun Reddy. Lijomol Jose took home Best Debut Actor - Female for her portrayal in Sivappu Manjal Pachai. This one at #ZeeCineAwardsTamil2020 pic.

KollywoodThe film will hit the marquee for Deepavali next year.Digital NativeThe shooting of Ajith's highly-anticipated Valimai has apparently begun in Hyderabad today. Directed by H Vinoth, who had teamed up with Ajith for courtroom drama Nerkonda Paarvai, the two are reuniting once again for this project which is also being bankrolled by Boney Kapoor. The first schedule of the film has been wrapped in Hyderabad and the next schedule will commence soon. The latest update is that Pavel Navageethan, known for his roles in films such as Madras, Peranbu, Vada Chennai, and Magalir Mattum, will be playing the main villain in it. Recently reports surfaced that Keerthy Suresh has been signed as the leading lady. Now the latest reports suggest that the makers are in talks with Bollywood heroine Ileana D'cruz to play Ajith's lead pair. Talks have been initiated with the actor and she is yet to sign on the dotted lines.

Entertainment'Peranbu' has been creating waves in the international circuit by featuring in prestigious film festivals abroad. Digital NativeDigital Native Peranbu, on its theatrical release earlier this year was critically acclaimed, and has been creating waves in the international circuit by featuring in prestigious film festivals abroad. Starring Mammootty in the lead role, the film also stars child actor Sadhana, Anjali and Anjali Ameer, a trans woman actor from Kerala. Now the film has been named as the top Indian movie of 2019 in a list released by IMDb which is determined by visitors' ratings. The other top-rated films are Uri: The Surgical Strike which got second place; Gully Boy and Article 15 at third and fourth places respectively. Chhichhore, Super 30, Badla, The Tashkent Files, Kesari and Lucifer are the other films that made it to the list. In a press release, Col Needham, Founder and CEO of the website, said, “It...

Mammootty's Tamil film "Peranbu" has been named as the top Indian movie of 2019 in a list released by IMDb, in which Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's "Gully Boy" secured third position.

IMDb on Monday unveiled the top 10 Indian movies of 2019 as determined by IMDb customer ratings. The ratings are determined by customers who rank films and TV shows on a 10 point scale. To rate a title, customers can click the "Rate This" star on any film or TV show title page on IMDb.

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Vicky Kaushal's "Uri: The Surgical Strike", the war-based drama that traces the real-life events of the 2016 Uri attack and its aftermath, is on second spot.

"Gully Boy", India's official entry for the 92nd Academy Awards, is third in the list, followed by "Article 15", "Chhichhore", "Super 30", "Badla", "The Tashkent Files", "Kesari" and "Lucifer".

"It's wonderful to see such a...

MollywoodRam, who directed Mammootty’s ‘Peranbu’ has written the dialogues for the Tamil version of ‘Mamangam’.Digital NativeThe Malayalam film Mamangam, starring Mammootty in the lead role, is currently in the post-production stage and is all set to hit the screens on December 12. The film, originally shot in Malayalam, will be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and all four versions will be released simultaneously. Director Ram of Thangameengal fame who had recently collaborated with Mammootty for Peranbu has penned the dialogues for the Tamil version. Ram was quoted by Onlykollywood as saying, “Much alike Indravizha festival we came across in the book of Silapathigaaram, this one too is based on the festival that happens in Kerala from the ancient times. I wouldn’t say that it’s a Malayalam movie, but it’s an original Tamil film as Chera Kingdom was also a part of Tamil Nadu during the ancient times.

MollywoodThe film will be a bilingual in Tamil and Malayalam, directed by Diney George.Digital NativeA film based on the life of trans woman actor and model Anjali Ameer will begin shooting next year. Anjali will play herself in the film that is directed by Diney George. The film will be shot extensively in Kozhikode, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Bengaluru, etc. It will highlight the problems of the transgender community. The director said in an interview with the Times of India, “The title will be out in December. It will be a commercial film. The movie also has the train as a major character. Anjali herself will be playing the stages in which she lived as a boy and later as a girl.” Touted to be a social satire, the film will be a bilingual made in Tamil and Malayalam. The scriptwriter of the film Va Ajith Kumar said, “Through Anjali's life,...

ControversyThe Chairperson of the National Jury, Rahul Rawail, had claimed that 'Peranbu' had been rejected at the regional level itself.Sowmya RajendranMalayalam actor Mammootty's fans have been outraged by their star's exclusion from the 66th National Film Awards which were announced a few days ago. The actor's Tamil film Peranbu, directed by Ram, was considered by critics and audiences alike to be among his best performances. Mammootty played the father of a teenage girl with cerebral palsy in the film. Following the controversy and fan anger directed at the Central panel, Rahul Rawail, the chairperson of the National Jury had stated that Peranbu did not make the cut even at the regional level and that it was not in consideration at the national level. However, Major Ravi, who was part of the 11 member Central panel and was the chairman of the North panel, has claimed that Mammootty's performance was...

CinemaThe megastar’s fans felt that his critically acclaimed performance in ‘Peranbu’ should have won him the award for best actor.Digital NativeMammootty in 'Peranbu'The 66th National Film Awards were announced on Friday and the Best Actor award was shared by Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal for Andhadhun and Uri respectively. However, Malayalam megastar Mammootty’s fans felt that his critically acclaimed performance in the film Peranbu should have won him the award for best actor. According to a report in The Hindu, fans of the megastar descended on jury chairman Rahul Rawail’s Facebook page and sent a lot of hate messages. Ever since the film awards were declared, the star’s fans vented their ire everywhere on social media because Mammootty did not get the top honour for Peranbu as was expected. They flooded their own fan pages with posts slamming the jury’s decision and created hashtags such as #justiceformammootty and #peranmbudeservesit,...

KollywoodProduced jointly by Aravind Dharmaraj, Na Ramu, and Saravanan Ponraj, the film has been penned and directed by Pavel.Digital NativePavel Navageethan, who was seen in critically acclaimed films such as Kuttram Kadithal, Peranbu, and Vada Chennai, garnered the attention of the film buffs with his performance. He is now all set to debut as director. His first directorial has been titled V1 and the first look of this film was unveiled by the Vada Chennai director Vetrimaaran. The first look, in animated form, shows the details of a murder. It also has the caption “Find the Hidden Murder Date” which makes it interesting. Produced jointly by Aravind Dharmaraj, Na Ramu, and Saravanan Ponraj, the film has been penned and directed by Pavel. It stars Lijeesh as the male lead. V1 will also has actor Linga, who was seen in the Vijay Sethupathi starrer Sindhubaadh. On making his directorial debut,...

CinemaAR Rahman tweeted the release date of the film.Tnm StaffThe Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar starrer 2.0 which released in India last year will now travel all the way to China. The film is gearing up for its premiere on June 28 followed by a grand release on July 12. The film will release in 58,000 screens in the country, tweeted Ar Rahman, its music composer. #2Point0InChina ..on 56000 screens ... premiere on June 28th .. grand release on July 12th @shankarshanmugh @akshaykumar @rajinikanth pic.twitter.com/WSzj0tQo6e — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) June 4, 2019 In 2018, Lyca, the film’s producer had announced that 2.0 would most likely hit the screens in China later in 2019 association with Hy Media. It was touted to be the widest 3D release for any foreign language film in history. 2.0 was Shankar’s science-fiction extravaganza that released in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu, and had the widest release for an Indian film in 10,500 screens at that time.

Mollywood Mammootty gives his hundred percent and makes ‘Madhura Raja’ look lot better than what it is. Fahir MaithuttyYouTube screenshotUnlike Mammootty's other action blockbusters in 2000s like Rajamanikyam or Big B, Pokkiri Raja never had novelty in the sketch of its lead character. Raja and his story were already a rehash of his other characters from the past, so when a sequel to Pokkiri Raja was announced, it came as a surprise. Perhaps one aspect that stood out in Pokkiri Raja was how it still gave space to Prithviraj Sukumaran in a Mammootty movie, allowing him to have a blast in the first half, before Mammootty arrived at the interval. Despite being slightly loud, Suraj Venjaramoodu's Idivettu Sugunan also raised few laughs in the movie. When you come to the sequel Madhura Raja, you already miss these two factors. A mass action entertainer gets more enjoyable when you have...

KollywoodThe film has been set in different locations, including Tenkasi and Malaysia, and appears to have several high octane action scenes.Tnm StaffThe teaser of Vijay Sethupathi’s Sindhubaadh, also starring actor Anjali, was released on Monday. Directed by Su Arun Kumar, the action thriller is expected to release this summer though the exact date has not been announced yet. The teaser has Vijay Sethupathi’s voice-over, faintly reminiscent of Super Deluxe, talking about confronting problems to resolve them. The film has been set in different locations, including Tenkasi and Malaysia, and appears to have several high octane action scenes. Anjali also makes an appearance in the teaser and from the looks of it, she has a substantial role to play. The background score by Yuvan Shankar Raja accentuates the action scenes in the 1-minute teaser. The film has been produced by Sn Rajarajan and Shan Sutharsan under the banner of K Productions.

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.

KollywoodBoth the films, Ram's 'Peranbu' and Mahi V Raghu's Ysr biopic 'Yatra', released this February. Digital NativeWhat a way to begin the year for Mammootty! The megastar has had two film releases so far and both the films are doing well at the box office besides being critically acclaimed. His films Peranbu andYatra hit the marquee this February and both these films are being raved about not only by the film buffs but by celebs as well. On Mammootty’s choice of films and success, actor Suriya had tweeted: “Recently #Peranbu n now #Yatra so many feedbacks and what a varied choice @mammukka ... Thank you team for inspiring us with this truth and purity of cinema! All respects.” To this, Mammootty had tweeted back, “Thank you Suriya ! Love to you and family ! The teams of both films would be delighted to hear this !” Recently #Peranbu n...

MollywoodMammoottty was at the Vikatan awards for the promo of his new film 'Peranbu' which has been receiving good reviews since its release on February 1. Digital NativeMega star Mammootty is basking in glory over his recent Tamil film release Peranbu doing well at the theatres. The film, directed by Ram, premiered at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam (Iffr) and received positive response. It was also featured in the Shanghai International Film Festival to extremely good reviews. Peranbu’s theatrical release happened on February 1st. Merku Thodarchi Malai, 96, Pariyerum Perumal, Kolamavu Kokila, Kaala and Sarkar were some of the films he watched recently adding that he watches other language films regularly. Perhaps, that is the reason behind him being able to act in other languages effortlessly. Yet another Mammootty starrer that will be making it to the silver screens this month is the Telugu film Yathra. It is...

MollywoodThe movie will mark the actor’s debut in the Malayalam film industry. Digital NativeThe Mohanlal starrer Marakkar: Arabikadlinte Simham is progressing well with the shooting happening at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. A period flick, it has a number of stars in the cast and the latest addition is the Tamil actor Ashok Selvan. Incidentally, it will mark his debut in the Malayalam film industry. Sources in the know say that Ashok Selvan has joined the sets and has begun shooting. On bagging the offer, the young actor has reportedly told in an interview to the Times of India, “I am very excited and honoured to be part of this project. I play a negative role... something that I have been wanting to try out for a long time. This is my second project with Priyadarshan sir after Sila Samayangalil. It is a historical movie, set in the 1700s,...

MollywoodThe film had earlier run into controversies over ego clashes between some of the actors and the director.Digital NativeOscar award winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty feels that it is a shame if the news concerning the film Mamaankam are to be believed. He tweeted: “If the news on #Mamankam film is to be believed, it’s a shame on the creative community of #MalayalamCinema It was one of the best scripts I had read in 2018, it had all the possibility of breaking out Malayalam Cinema in the international space, sad to see it ended up like this.” The progress of the movie, with Mammootty in the lead, has been slow for various reasons. There were controversies over ego clashes between some of the actors and the director and other rumors but all that has been set aside with the team resuming the shooting. It may be noted here that...

KollywoodAnjali speaks to Tnm on sharing screen space with Mammootty, why she has stopped signing horror films and more.Haricharan PudipeddiAnjali is one among the few southern women actors to have successfully carved a niche by juggling between content-driven roles and commercial cinema. In her over a decade long career, if films like Kattradhu Tamizh, Angadi Theru and Iraivi helped her prove her mettle as a performer, then films like Engeyum Eppothum, Settai, Balupu and Geethanjali made her a sought after star. With three releases lined up for release in February, Anjali opens up in this chat with Tnm on her career, why her heart still lies in performance-oriented roles and the experience of working with Mammootty in Peranbu, which hits the screens on 1st February. In the Ram directorial Peranbu, a story that revolves around a father and how he raises his daughter who has cerebral palsy, Anjali has played a pivotal role.

KollywoodWith her film ‘Peranbu’ about to release, Anjali Ameer, who plays a trans woman in the film, speaks of learning Tamil, being in ‘Bigg Boss’ and moreCrisThe ice breaks when I mispronounce Peranbu, the new Tamil film that’s won some pats for itself at festivals outside India, and recently in Goa. Till then Anjali Ameer had sounded serious, the wariness of speaking to a stranger over phone. But then she laughs freely, “It is Per-anbu, not Per-aan-bu. But don’t ask me the meaning. It is something like unconditional love,” she says, trailing off dreamily. For the record, Peranbu means 'great love'. She is in Chennai now, for another shooting. And Kerala-born-and-raised Anjali is already fluent in Tamil. Ask her to speak one line in Tamil, and she’d say let’s make the whole conversation in Tamil. And Peranbu is her first Tamil film, acting with a man...

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...

CinemaMammootty has 'Yatra' (Telugu) and 'Peranbu' (Tamil) releasing this year, but have you watched these older films of his?Neelima MenonMammootty has always been known for his versatility, his ability to shine in multiple genres, accents and languages. With two of his much-awaited films - Peranbu (Tamil) and Yatra (Telugu) - set for release, we take a quick look at some of his best works in other languages. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar (English): It is said that Dr Jabbar Patel scouted the length and breadth of the country and abroad for his Ambedkar and even went to Sylvester Stallone but all that ended when he saw Mammootty on the cover of a magazine. The actor at first laughed it off, then refused outright and finally it was left to Adoor Gopalakrishnan to convince Mammootty to give it a try. Apart from the striking resemblance, Mammootty imbibes the integrity and intelligence...

Film‘Yathra’, the Ysr biopic, and ‘Peranbu’, in which Mammootty plays the dad of a girl, are both most anticipated for different reasons.Digital NativeCome February 2019 and mega star Mammootty’s fans should be in for a treat. Two movies starring him in the lead will be hitting the silver screen in February and both are most anticipated for different reasons. The Ysr biopic, Yathra, is a Telugu film that has Mammootty playing the legendary politician Ys Rajasekar Reddy. This film is scheduled for release on February 8th. Directed by Mahi V Raghav, the film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Jagapathi Babu, who plays Ysr's father Ys Raja Reddy, Rao Ramesh as Kvp Ramachandra Rao, who was Ysr's closest friend from his medical college days and Suhasini Mani Ratnam as the former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy. It also has Anasuya Bharadwaj, Posani Krishna Murali, Vinod Kumar...

MollywoodA day before the release, the director wrote a little note on her blog, about a regional film written by Sachin Kundalkar.Digital NativeA day before her movie was to release, director Anjali Menon revealed that Koode is an adaptation of a regional film. “I found myself re-imagining the story in a different way and when I discussed it with its makers they graciously offered the adaptation rights to me. But he had some advice – to keep one peculiar element under the wraps as they had done,” wrote Anjajli on her blog. She has been keeping the origin of the story under wraps until then but as is her usual practice, Anjali wrote a little note on the eve of her release. “Koode is an adaptation of the original story by Sachin Kundalkar. I am honoured that he trusted me with the story and it has been a rich learning experience for me. For those who have seen the original please be prepared to see a different interpretation. I humbly request our audience and media to not share that element in their reviews so that everyone may experience the movie first hand.” Anjali has carefully avoided naming the other film, for if one knew that one ‘peculiar element’ before watching it, half the fun would be lost. That element is a beautiful surprise that is revealed witin the first few minutes of the movie, but it’s well worth not knowing it before. Prithviraj and Nazriya play siblings in Koode. And Parvathy plays Prithvi’s love interest. The film also has Maala Parvathi, Ranjith, Roshan Mathew, Siddharth Menon, Nandhu Pothuval and Atul Kulkarni in the cast. Written and directed by Anjali Menon, Koode is bankrolled by Renjith under the banner Rejaputhra Visual Media and Anjali's Little Films India. The music has been composed by Raghu Dixit and M Jayachandran. Other technical crew of the film includes Littil Swayamp for cinematography, Praveen Prabhakar for editing, Arvind Ashok Kumar for production designing, Pampa Biswas for costume designing and Mitta Antony for makeup. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Watch: Mammootty, the actor, is back in 'Peranbu' official teaser...

Mollywood The big budget film is reportedly the first 'game thriller', with elements of gaming, in the history of Malayalam cinema. Digital NativeDeen Dennis, son of veteran script writer Kaloor Dennis, is all set to make his debut as director. And his first directorial will feature the Mollywood mega star Mammootty in the lead role. Deen Dennis had narrated the script to Mammootty recently. Impressed by it, the star had not only given his go ahead but also suggested that he should take up the director’s mantle as well. The big budget film, which has not been titled yet, will be the first ever game thriller in the history of Malayalam cinema and this has created a hype around this project; especially among the Mammootty fans. In the film, we hear that Mammootty plays the role of a 39-year-old guy named Vinod Menon. Being a game thriller, it will have several mysteries to be unravelled and that will give the audiences some edge-of-the-seat moments, say sources. The team is currently busy with the prep work to get this film on the floors and intend to start the shooting in December 2018. Mammootty is set to return to the Telugu industry with upcoming film Yatra, a biopic on the rise of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister, Ys Rajasekhar Reddy. Directed by Mahi V Raghav will reportedly centre round the popular Pada Yatra by Ysr, which helped him win the elections Mammootty will be playing Ysr in this flick and he will be dubbing himself. In the meantime, Mammootty will be wrapping up his ongoing projects such as Uncle, Abrahaminte Santhathikal, Maamaankam. The star’s Parole was supposed to his the silver screens yesterday but has been postponed to next week as there was a delay in obtaining the clearance certificate from the Animal Welfare Board of India, essential in getting the film’s censor certification from the Cbfc. His Peranbu, directed by Ram, premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on 27 January 2018 and it will be out at the theatres in Indian in May. While Mammootty plays the lead role in Peranbu, it also features Iniya and Miya as the female leads with Siddique, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Prabhakar and Lalu Alex in supporting roles. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

MollywoodWill the two films also clash at the box office?Digital NativeDigital NativeOne of the most popular naval chiefs of the Zamorin, Kunjali Marakkar fought the Portuguese valiantly in the late 16th and the early 17th century. Two films on this hero have been announced and interestingly both the superstars in the Malayalam film industry are keen on playing Kunjali Marakkar. While director Priyadarshan had announced a few months earlier that he would go on to direct Mohanlal in Kunjali Marakkar and that it would be a big budget project, producer Shaji Nadeshan also came out with the announcement that Mammootty and director Santosh Sivan will be collaborating for a movie on Kunjali Marakkar. In his post on Facebook, he wrote, “Kunjali marrakkar pre production works in full swing! Shoot starts july 2018.” It may be mentioned here that director Priyadarshan had said earlier that he would wait for eight months and if the Mammootty – Santosh Sivan project failed to materialise, he would go ahead with his. Now, a Facebook post from music composer Mg Sree Kumar says, “Our new film ‘Kunjali Marakkar’ starts shortly. Please bless us. Love u all,” along with a pic of Mohanlal and Priyadarshan which makes it clear that the film is progressing at a brisk pace. Being an historic film, a lot of research is going into it. With both the stars from the Malayalam film industry opting for the same subject, it could turn out to be a big box office clash if both the films are released on the same date. At present, Mammootty as well as Mohanlal are busy with a number of projects on hands. While Mammootty’s Peranbu, Uncle and Parole are in different stages of production, Mohanlal has Odiyan and Neerali in his kitty apart from Kayamkulam Kochunni in which he plays a cameo while Nivin Pauly plays the title role. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

KollywoodAnjali has clocked over a decade in the film industry.Digital Native Anjali--compressed.jpgDigital NativeAnjali has successfully clocked over a decade in the film industry since her debut with the 2006 Telugu film Photo. Since then, she’s been part of some memorable projects such as Kattradhu Tamizh, Angadi Theru, Engeyum Eppothum and Geethanjali among others. In a recent chat with Deccan Chronicle, looking back at her decade-long career, she said it’s her dream to win a national award. “I have bagged a few awards including the state award in Andhra. But my aim is to get a national award for which I have been working hard and choosing scripts, which would give me scope.” Her next Tamil release is Balloon, a horror-thriller slated for December 29 release. Talking about the project, she said: “Though a horror film, Balloon has everything from comedy to romance to emotions etc. Jai will be seen in a dual dimensional role and he is a balloon seller in one of them. Hence this title, I guess (smiles). People still talk about our earlier flick Engeyum Eppothum. This one is totally different." When asked who is the actual ghost in the film, which also stars Janani Iyer, she said, “That’s the suspense!” Anjali was also asked about her rumoured relationship with co-star Jai, whom she’s believed to be dating for a while. “We are good friends,” she clarified, putting to rest all the rumours about the couple that’s been doing the rounds. She also said she has no time to think about marriage at the moment. “I am doing films like Peranbu with Mammootty, Kanbathu Poi (a female centric action thriller), Vijay Antony’s Kali in Tamil and a few including one with Nandi Award winner Karri Balaji in Tollywood. So, it has been hectic. I completed 10 years in film industry and am happy that I am still received well in Tamil as well as Telugu.” Anjali is one of the few actors who can easily slip into any character she’s offered. Last year, she stunned audiences and critics alike in Karthi Subbaraj’s Iraivi. Her performance as a haunted girl in Telugu film Geethanjali earned her the Nandi Award for Best Actress. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...