Ilaiyaraaja’s Legal Notice To Manjummel Boys Team ( Photo Credit – Facebook; IMDb )
2024 has been quite impressive for the Malayalam film industry, delivering back-to-back hits across various genres. One such standout film is “Manjummel Boys,” directed by Chindambaran. It’s a gripping survival thriller boasting an exceptional cast, including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Khalid Rahman, Jean Paul Lal, Ganaptahi, Deepak Parambol, and others.
“Manjummel Boys” has garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences, with its Ott release receiving a remarkable reception. However, the film encountered a legal hurdle following legal notice from the esteemed Indian musician and composer, Ilaiyaraaja.
Ilaiyaraaja’s Legal Notice To Team Manjummel Boys
According to reports, Ilaiyaraaja has issued a legal notice to the team for using a song he composed for Kamal Haasan’s 1991 film, Guna. Director Chidambaram incorporated the song ‘Kanmani Anbodu Kaadhalan’ from Guna in the opening and climax scenes of Manjummel Boys.
2024 has been quite impressive for the Malayalam film industry, delivering back-to-back hits across various genres. One such standout film is “Manjummel Boys,” directed by Chindambaran. It’s a gripping survival thriller boasting an exceptional cast, including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Khalid Rahman, Jean Paul Lal, Ganaptahi, Deepak Parambol, and others.
“Manjummel Boys” has garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences, with its Ott release receiving a remarkable reception. However, the film encountered a legal hurdle following legal notice from the esteemed Indian musician and composer, Ilaiyaraaja.
Ilaiyaraaja’s Legal Notice To Team Manjummel Boys
According to reports, Ilaiyaraaja has issued a legal notice to the team for using a song he composed for Kamal Haasan’s 1991 film, Guna. Director Chidambaram incorporated the song ‘Kanmani Anbodu Kaadhalan’ from Guna in the opening and climax scenes of Manjummel Boys.
- 5/23/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Manjummel Boys Ott Releases. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Manjummel Boys has become the biggest Malayalam hit of 2024 so far. The survival thriller film is written and directed by Chidambaram. The film stars Soubin Shahir, Balu Varghese, Arun Kurian, Deepak Parambol, Sreenath Bhasi, Ganapathi S Poduval, Lal Jr, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Chandu Salimkumar, and others. The movie is based on a real-life incident that happened in 2006 when a group of boys met with a tragic fate at the Guna Cave of Kodaikanal.
The Malayalam movie received highly positive reviews from critics and movie-going audiences. The Chindambaran-directed film is doing wonders at the box office, not only in India but also worldwide. The success has been so humongous that the makers separately released a Telugu-dubbed version of Manjummel Boys in theatres last month. Even the Telugu version is doing well in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. However, many have been wondering when the movie will be released online.
Manjummel Boys has become the biggest Malayalam hit of 2024 so far. The survival thriller film is written and directed by Chidambaram. The film stars Soubin Shahir, Balu Varghese, Arun Kurian, Deepak Parambol, Sreenath Bhasi, Ganapathi S Poduval, Lal Jr, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Chandu Salimkumar, and others. The movie is based on a real-life incident that happened in 2006 when a group of boys met with a tragic fate at the Guna Cave of Kodaikanal.
The Malayalam movie received highly positive reviews from critics and movie-going audiences. The Chindambaran-directed film is doing wonders at the box office, not only in India but also worldwide. The success has been so humongous that the makers separately released a Telugu-dubbed version of Manjummel Boys in theatres last month. Even the Telugu version is doing well in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. However, many have been wondering when the movie will be released online.
- 4/10/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
What To Watch This Weekend List. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
It’s that time of the week when one wonders what to watch this weekend. The last week of March had some good releases due to a long weekend. But do not worry. April 2024 also comes with some entertaining surprises and quality content. From Manjummel Boys (Telugu version) to The Family Star, South Indian movie lovers have interesting options. There are some Hollywood releases, too.
If you do not want to step out and want to watch something sitting on your favourite couch, even the Ott platforms have good options for you. In this article, we have listed some titles that can make it to your what to watch this weekend list.
Take A Look At What to Watch This Weekend List For April Week 1 – Trending April 2024 Ott Releases: From HanuMan’s Final Arrival To Farrey & Amar Singh Chamkila, When...
It’s that time of the week when one wonders what to watch this weekend. The last week of March had some good releases due to a long weekend. But do not worry. April 2024 also comes with some entertaining surprises and quality content. From Manjummel Boys (Telugu version) to The Family Star, South Indian movie lovers have interesting options. There are some Hollywood releases, too.
If you do not want to step out and want to watch something sitting on your favourite couch, even the Ott platforms have good options for you. In this article, we have listed some titles that can make it to your what to watch this weekend list.
Take A Look At What to Watch This Weekend List For April Week 1 – Trending April 2024 Ott Releases: From HanuMan’s Final Arrival To Farrey & Amar Singh Chamkila, When...
- 4/4/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
List of Titles – What To Watch This Week On Ott (April 1-7) (Photo Credit – IMDb/Youtube)
What to watch this week on Ott? This is a question many of you must be having on your minds. A lot of content is coming in for people who love to sit at home and binge on interesting content. From Ripley to a new episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show to Yeh Meri Family Season 3, the options for selecting your kind of content are pretty fascinating.
We have listed down the upcoming new releases on streaming platforms Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+. Take a look.
What to Watch This Week (April 1-7): Netflix Trending Actor Turned Directors Box Office: Aamir Khan & Arbaaz Khan’s Blockbuster Side With 420.83% Profit Vs Ajay Devgn’s Flop Side – Where Will Kunal Kemmu Fall? MonsterVerse Movies Ranked As Per Budget: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire...
What to watch this week on Ott? This is a question many of you must be having on your minds. A lot of content is coming in for people who love to sit at home and binge on interesting content. From Ripley to a new episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show to Yeh Meri Family Season 3, the options for selecting your kind of content are pretty fascinating.
We have listed down the upcoming new releases on streaming platforms Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+. Take a look.
What to Watch This Week (April 1-7): Netflix Trending Actor Turned Directors Box Office: Aamir Khan & Arbaaz Khan’s Blockbuster Side With 420.83% Profit Vs Ajay Devgn’s Flop Side – Where Will Kunal Kemmu Fall? MonsterVerse Movies Ranked As Per Budget: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire...
- 3/31/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Manjummel Boys Still(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Manjummel Boys is creating and making interesting box office records. The Malayalam movie was released in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The film was released on February 22, 2024, and till March 11 (Day 19), it made a collection of 89.15 crores at the box office and at least 130 crores worldwide. The movie is slowly inching towards the 100 crores mark domestically.
The film is directed by Chidambaram S. Poduval and stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr, Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan and Arun Kurian. Considering all the praises and hype Manjummel Boys received, many are waiting for the film to be released on Ott. However, the latest report suggests that viewers have to wait a bit longer to watch it online.
A report by Ott Play states that the makers plan to release the film in Telugu and Hindi versions. The movie is already doing great in two states,...
Manjummel Boys is creating and making interesting box office records. The Malayalam movie was released in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The film was released on February 22, 2024, and till March 11 (Day 19), it made a collection of 89.15 crores at the box office and at least 130 crores worldwide. The movie is slowly inching towards the 100 crores mark domestically.
The film is directed by Chidambaram S. Poduval and stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr, Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan and Arun Kurian. Considering all the praises and hype Manjummel Boys received, many are waiting for the film to be released on Ott. However, the latest report suggests that viewers have to wait a bit longer to watch it online.
A report by Ott Play states that the makers plan to release the film in Telugu and Hindi versions. The movie is already doing great in two states,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Nadikar Thilakam, which means ‘star of stars’ in Malayalam, is an upcoming comedy entertainer starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is directed by Lal Jr, who has previously helmed films like Driving Licence and Honey Bee. The film is said to be the biggest film in Tovino’s career in terms of money spent, as it has a lavish budget and a grand scale of production.
The film revolves around the life of David Padikkal, a superstar played by Tovino, who faces various challenges and obstacles in his professional and personal life. Soubin Shahir plays his friend and confidant Bala, who helps him overcome his troubles. The film also features a stellar ensemble cast of Veena Nandakumar, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Anoop Menon, Shine Tom Chacko, Sreenath Bhasi, Lal and Madhupal in important roles.
The film’s shooting began on July 11, 2023 and is nearing completion. The...
The film revolves around the life of David Padikkal, a superstar played by Tovino, who faces various challenges and obstacles in his professional and personal life. Soubin Shahir plays his friend and confidant Bala, who helps him overcome his troubles. The film also features a stellar ensemble cast of Veena Nandakumar, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Anoop Menon, Shine Tom Chacko, Sreenath Bhasi, Lal and Madhupal in important roles.
The film’s shooting began on July 11, 2023 and is nearing completion. The...
- 10/28/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Actor Soubin Shahir is an established name in Malayalam film industry. Having turned 40, actor Tovino Thomas who will be starring with Soubin in the film ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ wished him on his special day.
Taking to his social media handles, the acclaimed ‘2018’ actor shared a poster which showed the two in their film avatars and wrote: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the exceptionally talented Soubin Shahir, our ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ star! May your day be as remarkable as your performances. Here’s to more magic alongside Tovino Thomas and the entire team!”
Having acted in various Malayalam blockbusters such as ‘Solo’, ‘Prenam’, and ‘Joseph’, Soubin will be now seen co-starring with Tovino in their next venture ‘Nadikar Thilakam’, a comedy-drama film directed by Jean Paul Lal.
The film has an elaborate storyline which revolves around the life ofa fictional film star named David Padikkal, who will be portrayed by Tovino Thomas.
Taking to his social media handles, the acclaimed ‘2018’ actor shared a poster which showed the two in their film avatars and wrote: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the exceptionally talented Soubin Shahir, our ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ star! May your day be as remarkable as your performances. Here’s to more magic alongside Tovino Thomas and the entire team!”
Having acted in various Malayalam blockbusters such as ‘Solo’, ‘Prenam’, and ‘Joseph’, Soubin will be now seen co-starring with Tovino in their next venture ‘Nadikar Thilakam’, a comedy-drama film directed by Jean Paul Lal.
The film has an elaborate storyline which revolves around the life ofa fictional film star named David Padikkal, who will be portrayed by Tovino Thomas.
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Soubin Shahir is an established name in Malayalam film industry. Having turned 40, actor Tovino Thomas who will be starring with Soubin in the film ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ wished him on his special day.
Taking to his social media handles, the acclaimed ‘2018’ actor shared a poster which showed the two in their film avatars and wrote: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the exceptionally talented Soubin Shahir, our ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ star! May your day be as remarkable as your performances. Here’s to more magic alongside Tovino Thomas and the entire team!”
Having acted in various Malayalam blockbusters such as ‘Solo’, ‘Prenam’, and ‘Joseph’, Soubin will be now seen co-starring with Tovino in their next venture ‘Nadikar Thilakam’, a comedy-drama film directed by Jean Paul Lal.
The film has an elaborate storyline which revolves around the life ofa fictional film star named David Padikkal, who will be portrayed by Tovino Thomas.
Taking to his social media handles, the acclaimed ‘2018’ actor shared a poster which showed the two in their film avatars and wrote: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the exceptionally talented Soubin Shahir, our ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ star! May your day be as remarkable as your performances. Here’s to more magic alongside Tovino Thomas and the entire team!”
Having acted in various Malayalam blockbusters such as ‘Solo’, ‘Prenam’, and ‘Joseph’, Soubin will be now seen co-starring with Tovino in their next venture ‘Nadikar Thilakam’, a comedy-drama film directed by Jean Paul Lal.
The film has an elaborate storyline which revolves around the life ofa fictional film star named David Padikkal, who will be portrayed by Tovino Thomas.
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After the success of Driving Licence, director Lal Jr is back with another film that revolves around the life of a superstar. The film, titled Nadikar Thilakam, stars Tovino Thomas as David Padikkal, a popular actor who has a huge fan following. The first look poster of the film was released on Friday, revealing the release date as well.
Nadikar Thilakam First Look
The film is slated to hit the screens worldwide in 2024.
Nadikar Thilakam also stars Soubin Shahir, Bhavana, Aju Varghese, Saiju Kurup, Basil Joseph and many others in pivotal roles. The script of the film is written by Suvin Somasekharan and the music is composed by Yakzen & Neha known for the film Iyobinte Pushtakam. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers.
Tovino Thomas First Look
According to reports, Nadikar Thilakam will explore the ups and downs of David Padikkal’s career and personal life. The film will...
Nadikar Thilakam First Look
The film is slated to hit the screens worldwide in 2024.
Nadikar Thilakam also stars Soubin Shahir, Bhavana, Aju Varghese, Saiju Kurup, Basil Joseph and many others in pivotal roles. The script of the film is written by Suvin Somasekharan and the music is composed by Yakzen & Neha known for the film Iyobinte Pushtakam. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers.
Tovino Thomas First Look
According to reports, Nadikar Thilakam will explore the ups and downs of David Padikkal’s career and personal life. The film will...
- 8/25/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Chidambaram, who made his directorial debut with Jan E Man, is back with his second film, Manjummel Boys. The film is a comedy-drama that is set in Kodaikanal, a hill station in Tamil Nadu, where a group of friends go for a trip and encounter some unexpected and hilarious situations.
The film has wrapped up its shoot after 101 days of filming, as announced by actor-producer Soubin Shahir on Instagram. The film features a stellar cast, including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Lal, Ganapathi, Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salimkumar and Vishnu Raghu. Some of the popular filmmakers like Lal Jr and Khalid Rahman are also playing important roles in the film.
Pack Up Still Manjumal Boys
The film has been produced by Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir, and Shawn Antony under the banner of Parava Films. The film has been shot by Shyju Khalid, who also worked on Jan E Man.
The film has wrapped up its shoot after 101 days of filming, as announced by actor-producer Soubin Shahir on Instagram. The film features a stellar cast, including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Lal, Ganapathi, Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salimkumar and Vishnu Raghu. Some of the popular filmmakers like Lal Jr and Khalid Rahman are also playing important roles in the film.
Pack Up Still Manjumal Boys
The film has been produced by Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir, and Shawn Antony under the banner of Parava Films. The film has been shot by Shyju Khalid, who also worked on Jan E Man.
- 7/19/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Nadikar Thilakam is an upcoming Malayalam film starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is directed by Lal Jr, who is known for his films like Driving Licence and Honey Bee. The film is a comedy entertainer that revolves around the lives of two actors.The film’s pooja function was held today at Kochi, marking the official launch of the project.
Soubin in Nadikar Thilakam
The director and the actors shared some pictures from the event on their social media handles. Tovino Thomas wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.” Soubin Shahir also shared a picture with Tovino Thomas and wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.”The film’s script is penned by Suvin S. Somasekharan, and the cinematography is handled by Albie. The music is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair. The film also features Veena Nandakumar,...
Soubin in Nadikar Thilakam
The director and the actors shared some pictures from the event on their social media handles. Tovino Thomas wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.” Soubin Shahir also shared a picture with Tovino Thomas and wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.”The film’s script is penned by Suvin S. Somasekharan, and the cinematography is handled by Albie. The music is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair. The film also features Veena Nandakumar,...
- 7/11/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26 (Ians) Ace director Priyadarshan, who has made super hit movies in Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi, has announced the April release of his latest film, ‘Corona Papers’.
With Shane Nigam and Shine Tom Chacko in the main roles, ‘Corona Papers’ is an action thriller, according to the makers. Gayatri Shankar, who played a significant role in the Malayalam movie ‘Na Than Kesu Kodu’, is the heroine.
Priyadarshan has written the script and is producing it under the banner of the Four Frames production house. The story of the film is by Sree Ganesh.
The movie has quite a formidable lineup of actors, including Siddik, Sandhya Shetty, P.P. Kunhikrishnan, Maninanpillai Raju, Jean Paul Lal, Sree Dhanya, Vijileesh, Biju Pappan, Sreekanth Murali, and Menka Sureshkumar, father of noted Tamil actress Keerthi Suresh.
Divakar S. Mani does the cinematography, Ayyappan Nair presides over the editing table, and M.R. Rajakrishnan is the music composer.
With Shane Nigam and Shine Tom Chacko in the main roles, ‘Corona Papers’ is an action thriller, according to the makers. Gayatri Shankar, who played a significant role in the Malayalam movie ‘Na Than Kesu Kodu’, is the heroine.
Priyadarshan has written the script and is producing it under the banner of the Four Frames production house. The story of the film is by Sree Ganesh.
The movie has quite a formidable lineup of actors, including Siddik, Sandhya Shetty, P.P. Kunhikrishnan, Maninanpillai Raju, Jean Paul Lal, Sree Dhanya, Vijileesh, Biju Pappan, Sreekanth Murali, and Menka Sureshkumar, father of noted Tamil actress Keerthi Suresh.
Divakar S. Mani does the cinematography, Ayyappan Nair presides over the editing table, and M.R. Rajakrishnan is the music composer.
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Prithviraj Sukumaran stood tall on the stage as his superhit film Driving License’s Hindi remake Selfiee’s trailer dropped. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Diana Penty and is directed by Raj Mehta. Selfiee is an extremely special project for actor Prithviraj Sukumaran as this film will mark his foray as a producer in Bollywood after a very successful stint down south. Selfiee is the remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s 2019 Malayalam hit ‘Driving Licence’ which was directed by Jean Paul Lal.
While speaking about the film Prithviraj Sukumaran said, “As someone who was very closely associated with developing the original material, I kind of know from where it began, how it took the form of Driving License and how it became Selfiee today. I would give full credit to our director Raj for seeing the original and thinking that this film is possible from that source of material,...
While speaking about the film Prithviraj Sukumaran said, “As someone who was very closely associated with developing the original material, I kind of know from where it began, how it took the form of Driving License and how it became Selfiee today. I would give full credit to our director Raj for seeing the original and thinking that this film is possible from that source of material,...
- 1/23/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
‘Selfiee’ is a special project for the Malayalam cinema star Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film marks his foray as a producer in Bollywood after a very successful stint down south.
‘Selfiee’ is the remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s 2019 Malayalam hit ‘Driving Licence’ which was directed by Jean Paul Lal.
Prithviraj Sukumaran was all smiles on the stage at the recent launch of the ‘Selfiee’ trailer. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Diana Penty and is directed by Raj Mehta.
Speaking about the film, Prithviraj Sukumaran said: “As someone who was very closely associated with developing the original material, I kind of know from where it began, how it took the form of ‘Driving Licence’ and how it became ‘Selfiee’ today.
“I would give full credit to our director Raj for seeing the original and thinking that this film is possible from that source of material, which indeed...
‘Selfiee’ is the remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s 2019 Malayalam hit ‘Driving Licence’ which was directed by Jean Paul Lal.
Prithviraj Sukumaran was all smiles on the stage at the recent launch of the ‘Selfiee’ trailer. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Diana Penty and is directed by Raj Mehta.
Speaking about the film, Prithviraj Sukumaran said: “As someone who was very closely associated with developing the original material, I kind of know from where it began, how it took the form of ‘Driving Licence’ and how it became ‘Selfiee’ today.
“I would give full credit to our director Raj for seeing the original and thinking that this film is possible from that source of material, which indeed...
- 1/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The motion poster of the Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi-starrer upcoming film ‘Selfiee’ was unveiled on Sunday. Akshay took to his Instagram to share the motion poster on his feed which shows him standing face-to-face with Emraan’s character of a cop in the film.
The superstar captioned the video: “Fans make a star. Fans can also break a star! Find out what happens when a fan turns against his Idol. Watch #Selfiee in cinemas on Feb 24th.”
Karan Johar mentioned in his caption: “Superstar aur Superfan ki aisi kahaani, aap ne suni naa hogi kahin! Dekhiye #Selfiee in cinemas on Feb 24th (An unheard tale of a superstar and a superfan).”
‘Selfiee’ is a remake of the 2019 Malayalam comedy-drama ‘Driving Licence’. The original Malayalam movie was directed by Lal Jr from a script by Sachy.
It revolved around a superstar (Prithviraj Sukumaran) famous for his driving skills who loses his licence.
The superstar captioned the video: “Fans make a star. Fans can also break a star! Find out what happens when a fan turns against his Idol. Watch #Selfiee in cinemas on Feb 24th.”
Karan Johar mentioned in his caption: “Superstar aur Superfan ki aisi kahaani, aap ne suni naa hogi kahin! Dekhiye #Selfiee in cinemas on Feb 24th (An unheard tale of a superstar and a superfan).”
‘Selfiee’ is a remake of the 2019 Malayalam comedy-drama ‘Driving Licence’. The original Malayalam movie was directed by Lal Jr from a script by Sachy.
It revolved around a superstar (Prithviraj Sukumaran) famous for his driving skills who loses his licence.
- 1/15/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
In an interview with Tnm, Bhavana, who survived a sexual assault in 2017, spoke about the colleagues who reached out with support, and the changing loyalties of others.Dhanya RajendranThe Me Too movements have shown the heavy price that many women pay for speaking up against sexual violence, including loss of livelihood and work opportunities. However, actor Bhavana, a survivor of sexual assault who spoke up and fought her case, did not lose work in Malayalam cinema, where she has been an actor for 20 years now. Five years ago, she was juggling Malayalam films and those in other languages when the assault on her happened in Kochi. And while several people in the industry were calling her with offers in the years that followed, Bhavana chose to stay away from Malayalam cinema. “I did not want to come back to the industry and work as if nothing was wrong,” she told Tnm in an interview.
- 3/11/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodClose friends, colleagues and family members of the couple have congratulated the couple on social media. Tnm StaffInstagram/ Balu VargheseMollywood actor Balu Varghese and model Aileena Catherin Amon welcomed their first child on March 31. The couple took to social media to announce that they’ve been blessed with a baby boy. Sharing a few photos from the baby shower on Instagram, Balu Varghese announced that “It’s a Boy.” Close friends, colleagues and family members of the couple have congratulated the couple on social media. Earlier, Varghese shared photos of the two in white outfits taken during the baby shower. “Whatever you are, a girl or a boy, you will bring very much joy #babyshower #babycomingsoon #excited,” Balu wrote in the caption. Friends and fans have re-shared the photos and congratulated the couple of social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Balu Varghese (@balu__varghese) On New Year’s Eve,...
- 4/1/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodLal not only stars in ‘Tsunami’, he also wrote the script for the movie.Tnm StaffThe makers of the upcoming Malayalam flick Tsunami, announced on Tuesday that the movie is set to hit the big screens on March 11. Veteran actor Lal is collaborating with his son Lal Jr aka Jean Paul Lal in this venture. The makers took to social media to announce the release date of the film. Actor Lal, who is starring in the film, has written the script as well, while Jean Paul Lal has directed it. The film also stars Balu Varghese, Aradhya Ann, Aju Varghese and Innocent in important roles. Popular actors such as Nishaa Mathew and Suresh Krishna have also been roped in for the venture. Said to be a comedy entertainer, the makers released the first look poster of the movie on February 8. The poster promises that Tsunami will be packed with entertaining sequences.
- 3/9/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
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...
- 2/28/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Lal has scripted the film and his son Jean Paul Lal is directing it.Digital NativeVeteran actor Lal and his son Lal Jr aka Jean Paul Lal will be teaming up for a film titled Tsunami. While the former has scripted the film, the latter is directing it. Touted to be a complete comedy entertainer, Tsunami stars Aju Varghese, Balu Varghese, Mukesh, Innocent, and others. The makers have now released a new official poster and the poster indicates that the film will be hitting the screens by March this year. Sharing the poster Lal wrote,"0% Stress 0% Tension 100% Fun and Laughter Tsunami will reach you soon see the smiles on your faces.. (sic)." The shooting of this film began in February last year with the customary pooja function held at St George Forane Church, Edappally. The project was halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the film crew resumed shooting...
- 2/8/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodActor-producer Ram Charan Teja has procured the remake rights of the film.Digital NativeSuraj and and Prithviraj in 'Driving License' Actor-director Jean Paul Lal aka Lal Jr’s last outing was Driving License, which turned out to be a smash hit. He directed the film that was bankrolled by Prithviraj Sukumaran under his home banner Prithviraj Productions in association with Listin Stephen’s Magic Frames. Prithviraj and Suraj Venjaramoodu played the lead characters in the film. According to a Times of India report, Driving License will be remade in Telugu soon. Actor-producer Ram Charan Teja, who has a strong penchant for good films, has procured the remake rights of the film. However, it is still not clear about who would direct the remake or who the actors would be. The script for Driving License was penned by Sachy. A thorough commercial entertainer, the film was about a superstar called Hareendran...
- 2/19/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be presented by Allan Antony under the banner Panda Dad Production.Digital NativeJean Paul Lal’s next film is titled Tsunami and the ace filmmaker–actor’s dad Lal is penning the story and script for it. The makers have kickstarted the project with a puja which was held at St George Church, Edappally. The title poster of this film was unveiled some time ago on the director’s Instagram handle and garnered the attention of the film buffs. We also hear that Tsunami is based on some real-life incidents. The film will be presented by Allan Antony under the banner Panda Dad Production. Lal took it to Instagram unveiling the first look poster and title of the film," Making our Christmas even merrier; Tsunami - Based on an innocent true story The film will be presented by Allan Antony under the banner Panda Dad Production. The...
- 2/15/2020
- by Manasa
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Aadujeevitham' is based on the novel of the same name, written by Benyamin, about the plight of a Gulf Malayali.Digital NativeIt has been more than two years since we first heard about the Malayalam film Aadujeevitham. Starring Prithviraj in the lead, the film is directed by Blessy and bankrolled by Kg Abraham under the banner Kga Films. According to a Mathrubhumi report, only 25 percent of the shooting has been completed so far. Apparently, the star is required to undergo a major physical transformation for his role in the film and that is taking a lot of time. Reports are that he will have to reduce weight and it means another three months more to achieve the desired results before the shooting of Aadujeevitham could be resumed. The film’s technical crew includes Resul Pookutty for sound designing, Ku Mohanan for cinematography and Raja Muhammed for editing. Also, Aadujeevitham will...
- 1/6/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodFather and son have earlier collaborated for the ‘Honey Bee’ series and the psychological thriller ‘Hi, I’m Tony’ but Lal worked as an actor both the times.Digital NativeFollowing the massive success of his latest release Driving License, director Jean Paul Lal is gearing up to wield the megaphone for his next. We hear that Jean Paul Lal’s next film has been titled Tsunami. Ace filmmaker – actor and Jean Paul’s dad Lal will be penning the script for Tsunami. The title poster of this film was unveiled some time ago on the director’s Instagram handle. We also hear that Tsunami is based on some real-life incidents. The film will be presented by Allan Antony under the banner Panda Dad Production. Lal took it to Instagram unveiling the first look poster and title of the film with the caption, "Making our Christmas even more merrier; Tsunami -...
- 12/30/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe Malayalam film, directed by Jean Paul Lal, has Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venkjarammoodu in the lead. Digital NativeSeveral Malayalam films have been remade in Tamil and Telugu in the past and have turned out to be huge hits. And it now looks like the recent release Driving License will soon join the list. The film hit the marquee on December 20 to positive reviews. Following this, the latest buzz is that there is a strong competition to bag its Tamil and Telugu remake rights. Sources in the know say that leading actors in both the film industries have shown interest in the remake but it is still too early to speculate on which actor would step in to play the lead roles of Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjarammoodu. Talks have been initiated following the good response for the film at the box office. Driving License is helmed by Jean Paul Lal alias Lal Jr.
- 12/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodHe revealed this information at an event arranged for him to meet and interact with his fans. Tnm StaffActor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who made his directorial debut with the Mohanlal-starrer Lucifer, recently revealed that he was offered a chance to direct superstar Rajinikanth. The actor-director spoke about this at an event which was arranged for him to meet and interact with his fans. “Soon after Lucifer release, I got an offer to direct Rajinikanth sir’s next film. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take it up because of Aadujeevitham. I don’t think I have typed a longer sorry note to anyone in my life,” he said. His debut film as a director, Lucifer, went on to become a massive hit. In fact Prithiviraj’s production house was involved in the distribution of Petta, which starred Rajinikanth and was directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Meanwhile, Prithiviraj’s Aadujeevitham directed by Blessy is in progress.
- 12/26/2019
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe team is releasing promo material at regular intervals thereby garnering the attention and keeping the expectation levels up. Digital NativeDigital Native The makers of the Prithviraj starrer Driving Licence are leaving no stone unturned to get maximum publicity for their film. The team is releasing promo material at regular intervals thereby garnering the attention and keeping the expectation levels up. While a song video from the film was released a few days ago, recently Prithivraj posted a making of the film video on his social networking page creating positivity around the film. The video shows some funny moments that happened on the sets of Driving Licence besides Prithviraj’s look and heroine Deepthi Sathi. It also contains clippings of the director giving some instructions to his crew. Driving Licence is helmed by Jean Paul Lal alias Lal Jr. Prithviraj is bankrolling the project under his home banner Prithviraj Productions...
- 11/30/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodPrithviraj is now acting with Biju Menon in the movie 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum', both of them playing leads.Digital NativePrithviraj Sukumaran will soon be teaming up with director Lal Jose for a film to be scripted by PG Prageesh. The actor revealed this while interacting with his fans online. He is acting along with Biju Menon in the movie Ayyappanum Koshiyum, both of them playing leads. Biju Menon’s last release was Nalpathiyonnu, by the same team Prithvi is going to work with – director Lal Jose and writer PG Prageesh. Biju Menon, Nimisha Sajayan and Anand Bal played the lead roles in Nalpathiyonnu. Award-winning music director Bijibal composed the music and Rafeeq Ahamed wrote the lyrics. Ranjan Abraham is the editor. In Ayyappanum Koshiyum, we hear that Biju Menon will be playing the character Ayappan Nair, a police constable, and Prithviraj will be seen as a retired army havildar Koshy Kurien,...
- 11/15/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by Jean Paul Lal and produced by Prithviraj under his banner Prithviraj Productions in association with Listin Stephen’s Magic Frames. Digital NativeThe teaser of the Malayalam film Driving License was released recently by its lead star Prithviraj Sukumaran and is going viral among the netizens. Driving License is said to be based on some true incidents and it revolves around a superstar and his fan. There is also a buzz that it about a film star crazy about luxury cars. The teaser shows snapshots of superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, greeting their fans. It then switches over to varied shots of Prithviraj and finally shows him with Suraj Venjaramood. ഒരു സൂപ്പർസ്റ്റാർ... ഒരു ആരാധകൻ! #TheUltimateSuperstarFanHomage #BigB #KingKhan #Bhai #Thalapathy #Thala #Superstar #Prithvi105 #Supriyamenonprithviraj @PrithvirajProd #ListinStephen #MagicFrames #LalJr #DrivingLicence #ComingThisHolidaySeason @PrithviOfficial @Poffactio pic.twitter.com/SxLqqN...
- 11/9/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor will be collaborating with director Shaji Kailas after a gap of six years.Digital NativeOn the occasion of his birthday on Wednesday, Prithviraj Sukumaran came up with a double bonanza announcement that made his fans happy. He posted the poster of his upcoming film Kaduva on his social media page and disclosed that it will be a mass action entertainer, something his fans have been wanting him to do for a long time now. The other announcement was his collaboration with director Shaji Kailas after six years with Kaduva. The film is scripted by Jinu Abraham, who had directed Prithviraj in Adam Joan. On Kaduva, Jinu Abraham had said in an interview to the Times of India, “It’s an out-and-out ‘mass’ film that is set in the 90s. It is inspired by a true incident. But that has only influenced five per cent of the story, the...
- 10/17/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodPrithivraj and Shaji Kailas had last teamed up for 'Simhasanam' in 2012.Digital NativeDigital Native When Prithviraj Sukumaran made an announcement through his social media handle that an important development is on the cards, it was enough to have his fans excited. What made it even more interesting is the words in the poster ‘after six years…’ which sparked off several speculations. And to add to the curiosity levels, director Shaji Kailas also put out the same poster. Interestingly, Prithivraj and Shaji Kailas had teamed up for Simhasanam in 2012. This possibly means, Prithviraj and Shaji Kailas will be collaborating again. Simhasanam starred Prithviraj, Vandana Menon and Aishwarya Devan in lead roles. Its technical crew includes Roni Raphael and Rajamani for music, Shaji, Saravanan and Vishnu Namboothiri for cinematography and Don Max for editing. Prithviraj is currently busy with Driving License, Aadujeevitham and Ayyappanum Koshiyum. Driving License is helmed by Jean Paul Lal alias Lal Jr.
- 10/16/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodReports are that 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum' will be about the two heroes at loggerheads over a minor legal issue. Digital NativeDigital Native Ayyappanum Koshiyum, the upcoming Malayalam film, was announced a few months ago. The film will have Prithviraj and Biju Menon playing the title roles. We hear that Biju Menon will be playing the character Ayappan Nair, a police constable, and Prithviraj will be seen as a retired army havildar Koshy Kurien, who had put in 16 years of service. Reports are that Ayyappanum Koshiyum will be about the two heroes at loggerheads over a minor legal issue. Wielding the megaphone for this venture is Sachy (Sachy – Sethu). It may be noted that Sachy, Prithviraj and Biju Menon had teamed up for Anarkali in 2015 and are now getting back together for Ayyappanum Koshiyum. This time around, they are collaborating for a mass action entertainer, which has upped the expectation levels. Jakes Bejoy...
- 10/10/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be directed by Deepu Karunakaran, who has earlier teamed up with Prithviraj for the film ‘Teja Bhai and Family’. Digital NativePrithviraj Sukumaran’s next is titled The Railway Guard. The star will be associating with director Deepu Karunakaran for the film. They have earlier worked together for Teja Bhai and Family. On The Railway Guard, Prithviraj posted on his social media page, “The barren terrains of north and northeastern India. Thousands of kilometres of one of the world’s largest railroad network traverse through these often hostile terrains. There, at the end of a goods train that carries anything from coal to grains, he keeps watch alone. The scorching heat, the freezing cold, the darkest nights and the beat of the locomotive keep him company. This is the seldom told story of a barely known hero. This is the story of... The Railway Guard.” The film is written by Unni R.
- 9/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodTouted to be a thorough commercial entertainer, 'Driving License' is about a superstar who is crazy about luxury cars.Digital NativeActor Deepti Sati, who shot to fame for her role in Neena, will play the female lead in Driving License. Prithviraj is playing the male lead in the film and Deepti will be seen as his wife. Driving License will be helmed by Jean Paul Lal alias Lal Jr. Prithviraj is bankrolling the project under his home banner Prithviraj Productions in association with Listin Stephen’s Magic Frames. The script for Driving License has been penned by Sachy. Touted to be a thorough commercial entertainer, Driving License is about a superstar who is crazy about luxury cars. It goes without saying that Prithviraj will be playing the role of the superstar in this flick. The film also stars Suraj Venjaramoodu in a prominent role and he will be seen as a vehicle inspector.
- 8/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodMiya George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prayaga Rose Martin and Aima Rosmy Sebastian have been roped in to play the female leads in this film.Digital NativeThe official teaser of the upcoming Malayalam movie Brother’s Day is out and it looks like the film is a commercial entertainer in every way. Expectations are high on this film as it will mark the debut of actor Kalabhavan Shahjohn as director. The teaser shows Prithvi mimicking Prem Nazir in a song, and then wearing a suit and saying, “I just have the looks, I am an oola (useless person).” Listin Stephen is bankrolling the film under his banner Magic Frames on a budget of Rs 15 crore. Prithviraj plays the male lead in the film. Miya George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prayaga Rose Martin and Aima Rosmy Sebastian have been roped in to play the female leads in this film. It may be noted here that...
- 7/22/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor will play a superstar who is crazy about luxury cars in this film that will make the directorial debut of Kalabhavan Shajohn.Digital NativePrithviraj’s next film has been launched with the official pooja. Titled Driving License, the film will be helmed by Jean Paul Lal alias Lal Jr. Prithviraj is bankrolling the project under his home banner Prithviraj Productions in association with Listin Stephen’s Magic Frames. The script for Driving License has been penned by Sachy. Touted to be a thorough commercial entertainer, the film is about a superstar who is crazy about luxury cars. It goes without saying that Prithviraj will be playing the role of the superstar in this flick. Driving License also stars Suraj Venjaramoodu in a prominent role and he will be seen as a vehicle inspector. The technical crew of this film includes Ranadive for wielding the camera and Sushin Shyam to compose the tunes.
- 7/12/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodAsif Ali, Mukesh, Jean Paul Lal and Farhaan Faasil are playing important roles in the film, directed by Arun Kumar Aravind. Digital NativeThe teaser of Asif Ali starrer Underworld has been released recently. The film, touted to be a thriller, is directed by Arun Kumar Aravind and bankrolled under the banner D14 Entertainments. The teaser with the chilling music, gun shots and gambling rooms, points to the film being a thriller. Asif Ali, Faraan Faasil, Jean Paul Lal and veteran actor Mukesh appear in the teaser. The poster too has been unveiled recently and shows Asif, Farhaan and Jean Paul Lal sitting together. The scripting for this entertainer has been done by Shibin Francis and the rest of the technical crew includes Alex J Pulickal for cinematography and Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair for music composition. Mukesh will also be playing a pivotal role. While Asif Ali’s character is named Stalin John,...
- 6/24/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, directed by Sachy, will see Biju Menon as Ayyappan and Prithviraj as Koshy.Digital NativeActor Prithviraj, who is already busy with Brother’s Day and Driving License, has signed another film in Malayalam. To be directed by Sachy, this film will go on the floor in August this year. According to the actor, the film titled Ayyapanum Koshyum will be based on an interesting concept. In an earlier interview to the Times of India, director Sachy said, “We are trying to experiment with a new genre in this film, which is a battle of egos between two personalities – Koshy and Ayyappan. Biju Menon plays the role of Ayyappan Nair, who is a police constable posted in a remote village in Attapadi and has only a few more years left to be retired. Prithviraj’s character Koshy Kurian retired after serving in the military as havildar for 17 years. How...
- 6/5/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Kalabhavan Shajohn will be making his directorial debut with 'Brother’s Day'.Digital NativeOne of the most anticipated films of the year is Prithviraj starrer Brother’s Day, directed by actor Kalabhavan Shajohn. Recently, the first look poster of this film, featuring Prithviraj, was released online. In the poster, the star is seen sporting a beard, a pair of sunglasses and leaning on a Royal Enfield bike with a smile on his face. Reports are that the film will be a complete commercial entertainer. Kalabhavan Shajohn will be making his directorial debut with Brother’s Day. The team has returned from Greece after wrapping up a schedule there. Listin Stephen will be bankrolling the film under his banner Magic Frames on a budget of Rs 15 crore. Miya, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prayaga Rose Martin and Aima Sebastian have been roped in to play the female leads in this film. Pritvhi, who...
- 5/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will mark the directorial debut of actor Kalabhavan Shajohn.Digital NativeActor Kalabhavan Shajohn is making his directorial debut with Brother’s Day, a film that will have Prithviraj Sukumaran playing the lead role. The team has returned from Greece where they wrapped up a schedule recently. On his return, Prithviraj is seen sporting a bearded look which is probably for his get-up in the film. Listin Stephen will be bankrolling the film under his banner Magic Frames on a budget of Rs 15 crore. Miya, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prayaga Rose Martin and Aima Sebastian have been roped in to play the female leads in this film. Reports are that Prithviraj will be working on Brother’s Day and Driving License simultaneously and both the films will be out at the theatres this year. Driving License will be helmed by Jean Paul Lal. It is learnt that Prithviraj plays a car-crazy superstar.
- 5/6/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodPrithviraj, who is celebrating the success of the first film he directed – ‘Lucifer’ – is busy playing various roles, as director, producer and actor in different projects.Digital NativeFacebook / Prithviraj SukumaranThe Malayalam film 9, in which Prithviraj played the lead role, was also produced by the actor’s company Prithviraj Productions, jointly with Spe Films India. Prithvi is now going to produce the second film under his banner - Driving License. The film will be directed by Jean Paul Lal. Prithvi will play the lead role, as a car-crazy superstar, if reports are to be believed. National Award winning actor Suraj Venjaramoodu will also be playing an important role in the film, as a vehicle inspector. In 9 too, Prithvi played the lead role, as an astrophysicist and the dad of a little boy. The film, directed by Jenuse Mohammad, was bankrolled by Prithviraj’s wife Supriya Menon under the banner Spe Films...
- 4/15/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.