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It is hard to nail the aesthetics of the coming-of-age, a category that holds up the struggles of the youth. Anjali Menon hits hammer just right with Bangalore Days. With a cult following that only seems to get bigger, the film caters to factors such as unbridled freedom vs. measured responsibility, the traditional and the modern and how the younger generation brings all of that together.

The gift that keeps on giving: Bangalore Days

For a film to retain the same level of popularity, an engaging storyline with relatable characters goes a long way. The characters, so ordinary yet extraordinary, ground the setting in a tangible reality, making it feel like a place you could call home.

Bangalore Days records some unforgettable main characters portrayed by equally talented actors; Dulquer Salmaan as the adventurous and confident Arjun, Nazriya Nazim as the bold and spirited Divya, and, Nivin Pauly as the old school Krishnan “Kuttan” P.

Ravi Teja will lead in the Telugu remake of Aavesham (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Fahadh Faasil’s film Aavesham, released earlier this year, has gained significant praise from critics and audiences. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the movie performed well at the box office. According to recent reports, Aavesham is set to be remade in Telugu, and Ravi Teja, a well-known actor, has been selected to play the leading role.

As reported by Filmibeat, Ravi Teja will take on the lead role initially played by Fahadh Faasil. Fans are eager to see how the Mass Maharaja will bring his touch to the character in this highly anticipated remake.

Aavesham, which translates to “excitement,” was released in April 2024. It was produced by Fahadh Faasil, his wife Nazriya Nazim, and Anwar Rasheed. The film tells the story of three teenagers living in Bangalore and their unexpected connection with a local gangster named Ranga. After its theatrical release,...

Malayalam cinema, the film industry of Kerala, has been witnessing a remarkable resurgence in the past decade, with a new generation of filmmakers and actors bringing fresh and innovative themes, styles, and techniques to the screen. The new wave of Malayalam cinema, also known as the new generation cinema, has been praised for its realistic, rooted, and diverse narratives that explore various aspects of Malayali life and culture. The new generation films have also challenged the conventional norms of mainstream entertainment, such as the superstar system, the formulaic plots, and the stereotypical characters.

One of the prominent figures of the new generation cinema is Midhun Manuel Thomas, who is not only a director but also a prolific screenwriter who collaborates with multiple directors for his writing projects.

Midhun Manuel Thomas began his career in 2014 as the scriptwriter of the romantic comedy film Ohm Shanthi Oshaana1, which was a critical and commercial success.

Production No. 10 is the fourth and final announcement from Weekend Blockbusters as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. The film will be directed by Anwar Rasheed, one of the most acclaimed and versatile directors in Malayalam cinema. The film’s cast, genre and plot are yet to be revealed by the makers.

Anwar Rasheed is an Indian film director and producer who works in Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2005 with Rajamanikyam, a masala film starring Mammootty. He continued to do successful action-comedy films, such as Chotta Mumbai (2007) and Annan Thambi (2008). His directorial drama Ustad Hotel (2012) won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He has also produced commercially successful films like Bangalore Days and Premam under the banner Anwar Rasheed Entertainments

Trance Trailer

His latest movie as a director was Trance (2020), starring Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya Nazim, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Dileesh Pothan. The film...

Suriya, one of the most popular and versatile actors in Tamil cinema, is all set to thrill his fans with his upcoming film #Suriya43. The film, which is directed by Sudha Kongara, who delivered a blockbuster with Soorarai Pottru, has an impressive cast and crew that promises to make it a grand spectacle.

The latest buzz is that Vijay Varma, who rose to fame with his performance in the web series Mirzapur, has been roped in to play the antagonist role in #Suriya43. Vijay Varma, who has also acted in films like Gully Boy, Pink and Super 30, will be making his Tamil debut with this film. He will be seen locking horns with Suriya in a high-octane action drama.

Soorarai Pottru Trailer

Another exciting news is that Nazriya Nazim, the charming actress who won the hearts of the audience with her films like Neram, Raja Rani and Bangalore Days,...

The buzz in the Tamil film industry is that Trisha Krishnan, Dulquer Salmaan and Jayam Ravi are reportedly set to join Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s upcoming project, which has been tentatively titled KH234. The project is said to be a political thriller that will showcase Kamal Haasan’s versatility as an actor and Mani Ratnam’s brilliance as a filmmaker.

Trisha Krishnan, who is one of the most popular and successful actresses in South India, has already worked with both Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam in the past. She starred opposite Kamal Haasan in the 2006 comedy-drama film Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu and the 2015 action-thriller film Thoongaa Vanam. She also played a pivotal role in Mani Ratnam’s 2018 romantic-drama film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, which also featured Arvind Swamy, Vijay Sethupathi, Silambarasan and Jyothika in lead roles.

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Song

Dulquer Salmaan, who is the son of Malayalam superstar Mammootty, has...

EntertainmentPopular actors Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim got married on August 21, 2014.Nazriya and Fahadh with their pet dog OreoActor Fahadh Faasil is known to be a bit of a social media recluse, so it was a rather special moment for his ardent fans when he took to Facebook on Monday, August 21 to pen a warm note for his wife and actor Nazriya Nazim on the occasion of their ninth wedding anniversary. “Thank you for the love. Thank you for the life. 9 years of US,” Fahadh wrote alongside a heartening picture of them together, looking away from the camera in what appears to be a foreign country. He credited the photograph to filmmaker Amal Neerad, who has directed Fahadh in films such as Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014) and Varathan (2018). On the occasion, Nazriya too took to social media to share a wholesome picture of the couple holding on to their eight-year-old dog, a Shih Tzu named Oreo.

The Yaariyan gang is back with a bang! The official teaser of Yaariyan 2, the second instalment of the hit franchise, was released on August 10, 2023. The film stars Divya Khosla Kumar, Meezaan Jafri, Pearl V Puri, Yash Daasguptaa, Anaswara Rajan, Warina Hussain and Priya Varrier in the lead roles. The film is directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Divya Khosla Kumar and Aayush Maheshwari. The film is slated to release in cinemas on October 20, 2023.

Yaariyan 2 is a coming-of-age comedy drama that revolves around the lives of six cousins who share a bond of love and friendship. The teaser shows how they support each other through thick and thin, and also have fun along the way. The teaser also gives a glimpse of the hit song ‘Sunny Sunny’ from the first film, which is recreated for the sequel. The film promises to...

Fahadh Faasil, the versatile actor of Malayalam cinema, is all set to entertain the audience with his next film Aavesham / Avesam, which is directed by Jithu Madhavan, who made his debut with the hit horror-comedy Romancham. The film is produced by Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya Nazim and Anwar Rasheed under their respective banners.

Aavesham / Avesam is said to be a campus action-entertainer, in which Fahadh Faasil plays a goon-for-hire, who is brought to a college by some students to solve their problems. The actor’s look from the film, sporting a thick moustache and jewellery, dressed in all-white attire, has already created a lot of curiosity among the fans.

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The film also features Mansoor Ali Khan and Ashish Vidyarthi in pivotal roles. The music is composed by Sushin Shyam, who also worked in Romancham. The film was shot extensively in Bengaluru and wrapped up its major portions earlier this month.

Nazriya Nazim is one of the most popular and talented actresses in the South Indian film industry. She has won the hearts of millions of fans with her charming and versatile performances in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. However, after her marriage to actor Fahadh Faasil in 2014, she took a break from acting and focused on her personal life. But now, she is ready to make a grand comeback in Tamil cinema with a huge female-centric web series project, which will be produced by director Vijay under his banner Think Big Studios. Here is everything you need to know about this exciting news.

Today’s #KuttiUpdate :#Nazriya is back to Tamizh

She’ll be working on a huge female centric web series project,

First copy by director Vijay.

Directed by Surya Prathap (Associate who worked in Kochadaiiyaan).

Shanthanu plays an important role

Shoot starts in Aug !! pic.twitter.com...

Sreejith Edavana, who has composed many popular songs in Malayalam cinema, is making his directorial debut with a pan Indian film titled “Cicada”. The film is a survival thriller that will be released in four languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The film has a unique feature of having different songs in each language. He is the music director of Hit song starring Nivin Pauly and Nasriya, Nenjode Cherthe.

The title poster of the film was launched by actor Tovino Thomas on his social media platforms and was widely shared by many prominent film personalities. The poster shows a person with their hands tied behind their back and a large cicada on their head. The poster also reveals the names of the production company, director, and other crew members.

Cicada First Look

The film stars Rajith, who is making a comeback after 10 years, Jayas Jos Pallippadan, who is known for...

BlogIn this personal blog, the author recalls how the Prithviraj-Nazriya starrer ‘Koode’ has been like a personal memoir on celluloid for her, helping her find the strength to mourn the loss of her elder brother.Prithviraj and Nazriya on the sets of Koode / IMDBAs writer-director Anjali Menon’s Malayalam feature Koode celebrates its fifth anniversary, I can’t help but thank the crew for making me feel seen, for giving me a piece of cinema that mirrors my life. Koode’s Joshua (played by Prithviraj) is so close to my heart that I knew I must pen this down despite the many thoughts before deciding to. Joshua’s grief – the mourning of a brother who lost his sibling – his breakdowns, and his realisations reminded me of myself – a 20-something-year-old girl who suddenly was robbed of her brother, her biggest support system, cheerleader, and whatnot. I too was angry because he left me.

AnalysisFrom north Indian characters celebrating Holi to directors adding Holi festivities in songs for the visual appeal, Tamil film songs have included the festival of colours over the last few decades, writes the author.Rajinikanth in a still from Pa Ranjith's KaalaThe iconic ‘Rang barse bheege chunarwali rang barse’ song from the Amitabh Bachchan starrer Silsila is usually on top of any playlist during Holi celebrations. Then there’s the ‘Holi ke din’ song from Sholay, which also rings loud on “Holi-Day”. And one cannot forget Gabbar Singh’s legendary “Holi kab hai?” line from the same film. Holi has been an integral part of Bollywood pop culture and vice versa. After a couple of years of muted celebrations due to Covid-19, Holi is back with verve and vengeance this year. In the south of India though, Holi is not a big festival. It is not a holiday even.

MollywoodActors Parvathy Thiruvothu and Nithya Menen have teamed up earlier for the 2014 Malayalam film 'Bangalore Days' which was helmed by filmmaker Anjali Menon.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Nithya Menen, Parvathy Thiruvothu Actors Parvathy Thiruvothu and Nithya Menen’s latest social media posts took fans by surprise. Parvathy and Nithya had shared an image of a positive pregnancy test on Instagram, along with the caption “So. . The wonder begins,” which left followers intrigued. Many celebrities from the film industry including actors Swara Bhaskar, Rima Kallingal, producer Guneeth Monga, singer Chinmayi Sripada, and stylist Eka Lakhani among others had posted comments, while others who were stunned by the announcement, questioned if they are pregnant. It was only when other actors including Padmapriya, Archana Padmini, Sayanora Philip and Amrutha Subash shared the same photo of a pregnancy test, that it finally dawned on many that the social media posts were shared to promote an upcoming...

‘Ante Sundaraniki’ is one of Telugu cinema’s most eagerly anticipated films in recent years. The rom-com film, starring Nani and Nazriya Fahadh, will be released in theatres on June 10, 2022. Nani and Nazriya Nazim, the lead pair in ‘Ante Sundaraniki’, have begun promoting the movie ever since it entered the post-production phase. Now that […]...

The team of Nani and Nazriya Nazim’s upcoming movie ‘Ante Sundaraniki’ celebrated the success of the ‘Panchakattu’ song. The first song ‘Panchakattu’, which was released some time ago, has become an instant hit, gaining much attention from all over. Team ‘Ante Sundaraniki’ is overwhelmed by the response, celebrated the success of the song by holding […]...

Nazriya Nazim is an Indian actress and producer who features predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. Nazriya started her career as an anchor on Malayalam TV channel Asianet before pursuing a career as an actress. She made her debut as a child artist with Palunku (2006) and then as a lead actress in the 2013 […]...

Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim, who had earlier appeared in Tamil movies, will enter the Telugu industry with Nani-starrer ‘Ante Sundaraniki’. The makers are ready to unveil the first look-poster of Nazriya soon. Making an announcement regarding the release of Nazriya’s look from the movie, the makers wrote, “Aeeelllo! Ladies and gentlemen, obliging to your repeated […]...

TollywoodThe film marks actor Nazriya Nazim’s Tollywood debut.Tnm StaffMythri Movie Makers/ TwitterAhead of popular Tollywood actor Nani’s birthday on February 24, the makers of his upcoming movie Ante Sundaraniki, unveiled a new promo from the film on Wednesday, February 23. In the promo video, Nani is seen performing a religious ceremony on his birthday. The promo sets the tone for an entertaining family drama. The makers had also released a fun poster from the movie on the same day. “Sundar Barthhday Blast' (Sundar's birthday blast) will surprise everyone,” Mythri Movie Makers, the production banner bankrolling the project, tweeted on February 23. Donning a traditional attire, Nani retains an innocent look in the poster. Written and directed by Vivek Athreya, well known for films like Mental Madhilo and Brochevarevarura, Ante Sundaraniki, is bankrolled by the prestigious production house, Mythri Movie Makers. Vivek Sagar has scored the music for this rom-com. Nazriya...

Mollywood“I've been acting for 10 years since, but C U Soon in many ways felt like that first time again. And that's one of the many things that made it so special for me,” Darshana Rajendran wrote in a social media post.Tnm StaffAs Cu Soon completed one year of its release on September 1, actor Darshana Rajendran took to social media to share a moving note about the film on Wednesday. Darshana, who essayed the role of Anumol alongside actors Fahadh Faasil and Roshan Mathew, wrote how the movie is special to her. She opened the note by writing about how she discovered acting in 2011 and has continued to act for 10 years. However, she underlines how in many ways, the process of filming for Cu Soon made her feel like a debutante again. Mentioning that the film holds a special place in her heart, Darshana wrote: “I first discovered acting...

CinemaWith an impressive list of movies premiering directly on streaming platforms, here’s how actors and producers Suriya and Fahadh are using the Ott medium in these difficult times.Saradha UFacebook When the pandemic struck, the film industry came to a standstill. Shoots were halted and with theatres identified as high risk areas, the future seemed bleak and uncertain. But, some from the industry were quick to analyse the scenario and adapt to it. The first south Indian film to be made for a direct Over-the-Top release during the pandemic was C U Soon. Jimmy, who works in the UAE, matches with Anumol from Dubai, on Tinder. As they get to know each other better, they swiftly move from Tinder to Google Hangouts and so on. It is through these digital interactions that we are introduced to Jimmy’s world and its characters in Cu Soon. From romantic conversations and flirtatious looks,...

EntertainmentA video posted on the eve of Fahadh Faasil’s birthday, features Kerala-based artist Aswathy Krishna painting the actor’s portrait with her feet as she dances.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeWishes poured in from all quarters for Fahadh Faasil on his birthday on August 8. While social media was filled with heartfelt wishes for the popular Malayalam actor, from both fans and members of the film fraternity, Aswathy Krishna, a dancer, chose a unique way to wish him. Ahead of Fahadh’s birthday, a video of Aswathy Krishna painting his portrait surfaced online. Interestingly, Aswathy paints Fahadh’s image with her feet while dancing. With her feet dipped in black acrylic paint, the dancer, who is dressed in a white Anarkali, gracefully twirls, swings and performs while painting Fahadh’s image on a giant canvas, which serves as her dance floor. From the shading of Fahadh’s sunglasses to his hairstyle, Aswathy...

SandalwoodActor Meghana Raj took to Instagram recently to announce that she is returning to acting as her son, Jr Chiru, turned nine months old on June 22.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Meghana Raj SarjaActor Meghana Raj took to Instagram on Friday to announce that she is returning to acting, as her son, Jr Chiru turned nine months old on June 22. Meghana shared a photo from the sets where she is seen holding a script. Sharing the photo, she wrote: “#JrC turns nine months old today and i celebrate by facing the camera after a year #backtobasics (sic).” Meghana is yet to reveal details about the shoot. Many of Meghana’s friends from the film fraternity including actors Nazriya Nazim, Prajwal and Samyuktha Hornad dropped comments, extending their support and encouraging the actor. Meghana was last seen in the 2019 Kannada mythological war film Kurukshetra which featured an ensemble cast including actors Darshan, Ambareesh, V Ravichandran P,...

EntertainmentFrom Mahesh Babu and Chiranjeevi to Dulquer Salmaan and Aditi Rao Hydari, the actors shared photos taken with their mothers and expressed their love.Tnm StaffOn May 9, Mother’s Day, several south Indian celebrities shared photos with their respective mothers to celebrate the day. From Mahesh Babu and Fahadh Faasil to Tamannaah and Aditi Rao Hydari, many stars were seen sharing photographs and messages on social media. Here’s a photo collage that actor Mahesh Babu shared of him with his mother. He also posted a photo of his wife, actor and model, Namrata Shirodkar along with their children Gautam Krishna Ghattamaneni and Sitara Ghattamaneni. “Celebrating the selfless. Happy mother's day to mine and all the incredible mothers out there!” the Telugu star wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mahesh Babu (@urstrulymahesh) Actor Varun Tej shared a photo taken with his mother Padmaja Konidela and sister actor Niharika Konidela.

MollywoodActor Dulquer Salmaan’s daughter Maryam turned four on May 5.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Dulquer Salmaan Actor Dulquer Salmaan left fans in awe when he posted a heart-warming note for his daughter Maryam, who celebrated her fourth birthday on Wednesday. Sharing a collage of pictures featuring Maryam and him, Dulquer shared an emotional note on Instagram. Addressing his daughter, whom he fondly calls Marie, Dulquer expressed that one of his favourite things to do is to look at his daughter Marie’s photos while he is away from home and misses her. “We should make these pictures an annual thing. What say Marie? My favourite thing to do whenever I am away, is to look at every single photo I have of yours from the time you were born. It’s the only way papa can make it through the time he spends away from you. Of all those these always have...

Tollywood Nani had produced the first part, which starred Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma.Digital NativeDigital NativeTelugu actor Nani's production venture Hit: The First Case, a mystery thriller, had hit the theatres in February last year. Starring Vishwak Sen, Ruhani Sharma and Murali Sharma, the film was directed by a debutant Sailesh Kolanu. Hit, which stands for ‘Homicide Intervention Team’, follows the journey of Vikram Rudraraju, a cop who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, and the way he unravels the mystery behind a missing case. Exactly one year since the release of Hit, Nani has announced that a sequel is on the cards. The second part will be all about the journey of “Kd” from Andhra Pradesh, and Nani has left the audience to guess who and what Kd means. Sharing the news, Nani tweeted, “1 year of Hit today What better day to announce Part 2 :) You've seen how...

EntertainmentThe hit song ‘Vaathi Coming’ from Vijay’s ‘Master’ has racked up more than 54 million views on YouTube within a month of its release.Tnm StaffScreengrab from Instagram/ @nazriyafahadh Fans of south Indian actor Nazriya Nazim were in for a surprise, when the actor uploaded a video of herself dancing to the popular Tamil dance number ‘Vaathi Coming’. The actor was seen grooving to the song with her friend Aleena Alphonse. ‘Vaathi Coming’ is featured in Vijay-starrer Master. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial was released in theatres on January 13. The song, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, has gained massive popularity. It racked up more than 54 million views within a month of its release. Many social media users, including celebrities, have uploaded videos of themselves performing the hook step of the song. Nazriya captioned her video: "Cuz Vaathi is trending ......why not? @aleenaalphonse (sic),” Nazriya wrote while sharing the video on Instagram. View...

EntertainmentFrom hand-written notes to sharing photos on social media, this is how some of the celebrities celebrated their love. Digital NativeThis Valentine’s Day, a few celebrities gave a glimpse of how they spent the day with their loved ones. Tamil star Dhanush and his director wife Aishwarya are currently in the US where the former is shooting for his upcoming Hollywood film The Gray Man. Aishwarya Dhanush, on Valentine’s Day, posted an adorable pic with her two sons while her husband Dhanush clicked it. Sharing the picture, Aishwarya wrote on her social media page, “Love is unconditional when it comes to family.. never let it burn out ..two in the frame and my main one taking the picture @dhanushkraja ️.. #happyvalentinesday ️ all ! Spread only love!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aishwaryaa R Dhanush (@aishwaryaa_r_dhanush) Samantha Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya also celebrated Valentine's Day...

MollywoodThe films include 'Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham', 'Jallikattu', 'Virus', 'Kumbalangi Nights', 'Moothon', 'Sameer', 'Vasanthi', and 'Ishq' among others. Digital NativeThis is perhaps the golden era for the Malayalam film industry with 17 films entering the final screening process for the 67th National Film Awards in various categories. Grapevine has it that 17 Malayalam films including Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham, Jallikattu, Virus, Kumbalangi Nights, Moothon, Sameer, Vasanthi, and Ishq, have been shortlisted for the final rounds. Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham, which was censored in 2019, has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Priyadarshan directing it. It is a star-studded film that also has Suniel Shetty, Arjun Sarja, Siddique, Prabhu Deva, Sudeep, Prabhu, Madhu, Manju Warrier, Paresh Rawal, Keerthy Suresh, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Pranav Mohanlal, Suhasini Maniratnam, Nedumudi Venu, Ashok Selvan, and others in pivotal roles. The film’s technical crew includes cinematographer Tirru and editor Ms Ayyappan Nair. Ronnie Raphael...

MollywoodThe actor couple’s last film to release on the big screen was ‘Trance’ while they also recently produced the Amazon Prime release ‘C U Soon’.Digital NativeA picture of actor couple Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim has been shared online and won more than five lakh ‘likes’ on Instagram within a day. Nazriya, who is active on Instagram, posted the picture in which she is wearing a maroon outfit and Fahadh is in a grey t-shirt. On the work front, Fahadh Faasil has a number of films needing his attention. Recently, it was announced that his new film is titled Joji. The story of this film is inspired by the masterpiece Macbeth penned by the legendary William Shakespeare. Dileesh Pothan will be directing the film while Syam Pushkaran is writing the script, the same team that successfully made another Fahadh starrer Maheshinte Prathikaram. Fahadh’s film Malik, which was...

MollywoodThe movie, which released on Amazon Prime Video, stars Fahadh, Darshana Rajendran and Roshan Mathew.Tnm StaffFrom left: Mahesh Narayan, Fahadh Faasil, B UnnikrishnanThe team of the latest Malayalam release C U Soon recently donated Rs 10 lakh from the profit of the movie to the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (Fefka) in order to support members who are in distress due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation. Actor Fahadh Faasil, who is the co-producer and one of the actors in the movie, handed over the money to B Unnikrishnan, General Secretary of Fefka, along with director Mahesh Narayan. The movie, which had an Ott (Over-the-Top) release in September, is co-produced by actor Nazriya Nazim. Fefka General Secretary B Unnikrishnan recently shared the photo of Fahadh Faasil and Manesh Narayan, the director of the film, handing over the cheque to him. Sharing the photo, Unnikrishnan stated that Fahadh and Mahesh have set...

Cinema Early reports say that the bilingual movie will be called Sanki.Tnm StaffFile photoShah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone may soon have a reason to cheer if speculations are true. By the beginning of next year, the duo who played leads in movies like Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express and Happy New Year, are set to come back together again in a bi-lingual movie to be directed by Tamil director Atlee. A report on film magazine Filmfare said that the movie starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone will be titled Sanki. The two lead actors are coming together for the fourth time, their last project together was Happy New Year in 2014. According to reports, Deepika agreed to the project since she loved the story which is scripted as a commercial entertainer. Director Atlee had posted a picture with Shah Rukh Khan which raised the expectations of the fans...

By Rwita Dutta

The Malayalam film industry has always enthralled us in home and abroad with their fascinating range of contents, forms and cinematic innovations. From stalwarts like Adoor Gopalakrishnan to maverick G.R. Aravindan to enfant terrible John Abraham, the list is unending. In recent years, another breed of filmmakers started dominating the scenario often engulfed by the star phenomenon. Since the 90’s, content is king and besides the star kids, an array of films have been produced with new actors, even with non actors. Besides Dilquar Salman, Fahadh Faasil, Roshan Mathew, small budget films and their actors also steal the show. One must mention last years’ “Biriyani” (Directed by Sajjin Babu) selected in Moscow International Film Festival, 2020) “Chola”, “Jallikattu”. “Moothan”

Besides these artistic films, even the popular commercials are creating wonders. With the line between the hardcore commercial and avant garde being blurred and cinema is adorning more fluidity akin to it,...

MollywoodThe humorous Malayalam tutorial is the latest video to promote 'Maniyarayile Ashokan'.Tnm Staff“If your Malayali friend’s dad is cooking you some yummy food, whether you like it or not. Just say... uncle, 'adipoli',” actor Dulquer Salmaan advises in his latest promotional video presented by Netflix. The young actor continues dropping words from his list of ‘Malayalam essentials’. “If you have a job interview and your boss turns out to be a Malayali, you want to seal that promotion, just ask “Cheta, naatil evideya?’ which means 'Where are you from in Kerala?',” the actor adds. This humorous Malayalam 101 class by Dulquer and fellow actor Gregory Jacob is the latest video to promote Maniyarayile Ashokan, a film starring Dulquer, Gregory, Sunny Wayne, Nazriya Nazim, Anupama Parameshwaran Anu Sithara and others. The film released directly on Netflix a few days ago. The film is directed by Shamzu Zayba and...

Mollywood'c U Soon' with its minimalist approach and solid storytelling is an example of what the industry does best.Sowmya RajendranUnder difficult circumstances, when film industries across the country had come to a standstill, director Mahesh Narayanan and producers Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim decided to make C U Soon. At least the film would offer employment to 50 members of the crew, Mahesh told Tnm in an interview. But C U Soon, which released on Amazon Prime Video on September 1, has accomplished more than just that. It has heralded a unique storytelling technique in Indian cinema, making the case for minimalism in a country where the popular medium has tended to be extravagant and larger-than-life. The idea of telling a story entirely through screens may not be new (it has been done before and quite well in films like Searching) but Mahesh's film isn't only about the form. And the...

MollywoodK V Anand took to his Twitter recently to shower accolades on Fahadh's performance. Digital NativeDigital NativeVeteran cinematographer and filmmaker Kv Anand showered praise on Fahadh Faasil’s performance in the Malayalam film Trance. He took to his twitter recently to shower accolades on Fahadh's performance. He tweeted saying, "Watched #Trance Outstanding performance by #fahadhfaasil -Title card to the End, Perfect Creative amalgamation of cinematography, editing & sound #AnwarRasheed #AmalNeerad @resulp . Stylish @menongautham @PrimeVideoIN #StayHomeSaveLives" Watched #Trance Outstanding performance by #fahadhfaasil -Title card to the End, Perfect Creative amalgamation of cinematography, editing & sound #AnwarRasheed #AmalNeerad @resulp . Stylish @menongautham @PrimeVideoIN #StayHomeSaveLives — anand k v (@anavenkat) April 7, 2020 Trance, scripted by Vadakkan Vincent, was produced and directed by Anwar Rasheed. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim in the lead role which brings together real-life couple Fahadh and Nazriya on the big screen after five years. It also starred popular Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon,...

AwardsBoth the films were critically acclaimed and also did well in the box office.Digital NativeTwo directors – Madhu C Narayanan and Aditya Dhar – have won the prestigious Gollapudi Srinivas National Award for the year 2019. The award was shared by the two directors for the films Kumbalangi Nights and Uri: The Surgical Strike. Madhu C Narayanan directed Kumbalangi Nights and Uri: The Surgical Strike was directed by Aditya Dhar. This is the first time that the prestigious award has been shared by two directors. Shane Nigam shared the screen space with Fahadh Faasil in Kumbalangi Nights. Fahadh was the main villain and played the role of a psychopath in the Malayalam movie. The others in the star cast included Sreenath Bhasi, Soubin Shahir, and Ramesh Thilak. Scripted by Shyam Pushlaran, the film was produced jointly by Dileesh Pothan, Syam Pushkaran and Nazriya Nazim under the banners Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Working Class Hero respectively.

AwardsBoth the films were critically acclaimed and also did well in the box office.Digital NativeTwo directors – Madhu C Narayanan and Aditya Dhar – have won the prestigious Gollapudi Srinivas National Award for the year 2019. The award was shared by the two directors for the films Kumbalangi Nights and Uri: The Surgical Strike. Madhu C Narayanan directed Kumbalangi Nights and Uri: The Surgical Strike was directed by Aditya Dhar. This is the first time that the prestigious award has been shared by two directors. Shane Nigam shared the screen space with Fahadh Faasil in Kumbalangi Nights. Fahadh was the main villain and played the role of a psychopath in the Malayalam movie. The others in the star cast included Sreenath Bhasi, Soubin Shahir, and Ramesh Thilak. Scripted by Shyam Pushlaran, the film was produced jointly by Dileesh Pothan, Syam Pushkaran and Nazriya Nazim under the banners Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Working Class Hero respectively.

MollywoodThe film with Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim in the lead will release in theatres on February 14 as a Valentine Day’s special.Digital NativeUnveiling the cast of the upcoming Fahadh Faasil starrer Trance, the makers have released a star-studded poster from the movie. It features Fahadh Faasil, popular Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon, Chemban Vinod, Nazriya Nazim, Soubin Shahir, Vinayakan, Dileesh Pothan, Sreenath Bhasi, and Jinu Joseph. Trance, directed by Anwar Rasheed, will open in cinemas on February 14 as a Valentine's Day special release. The film has been in the making for nearly two years now. The makers are releasing the first song 'Raat' as a single on January 24, composed by Jackson Vijayan and sung by Sneha Khanwalkar and Neha Nair. The song is penned by Vinayak Sasikumar and Kamal Karthik. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya in the lead, bringing together the real-life couple on...

MollywoodDirected by veteran director Sathyan Anthikad’s son Anoop Sathyan, the film has Kalyani Priyadarshan playing the lead opposite Dulquer.Digital NativeOn the eve of Pongal, Dulquer Salmaan took to social media to share a brand new poster from his upcoming release Varane Avashyamund. The Malayalam star tweeted: “Setting off on a super fun ride with @anoop_sathyan, Suresh Gopi sir, Shobhana Maam and @kalyanipriyan! #VaraneAavashyamund is a sweet and heartwarming film that will put a smile on your face.” Setting off on a super fun ride with @anoop_sathyan, Suresh Gopi sir, Shobhana Maam and @kalyanipriyan ! #VaraneAavashyamund is a sweet and heartwarming film that will put a smile on your face. @DQsWayfarerFilm #MStarCommunications pic.twitter.com/aj80RWu48d — dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) January 14, 2020 The poster shows Dulquer and Kalyani in a relaxed pose on a stationary bike, both wearing sunglasses and smiling. Touted to be a family entertainer, the...

MollywoodThis will be the acting debut of Sarvajit in a film that incidentally marks the directorial debut of Anoop Sathyan, son of veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad. Digital NativeSarvajit with Dulquer SalmaanIt has been earlier reported that veteran director Sathyan Anthikad’s son Anoop Sathyan is making his directorial debut with the Malayalam film titled Varane Aavashyamund. An interesting update about this film is that ace cinematographer and director Santosh Sivan’s son Sarvajit will be making his acting debut in it as well. The makers of Varane Aavashyamund have shared some pictures of Sarvajit with actors Shobana and Dulquer Salmaan. Sources in the know say that plans are on to release this film next month and the post-production has been spruced up to meet this deadline. We can expect the release date to be officially announced soon. Dulquer Salmaan and Kalyani Priyadarshan play lead roles in Varane Aavashyamund. The film...

FilmBoney Kapoor is bankrolling the film following his last outing with Ajith, ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of Thala Ajith's highly-anticipated Valimai has apparently begun in Hyderabad. Directed by H Vinoth who had teamed up with Ajith for courtroom drama Nerkonda Paarvai, are reuniting for another project which is also be bankrolled by Boney Kapoor. During this schedule, the makers would be filming a couple of fight sequences as well as a couple of chase sequences, for which they have erected a huge set. 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. The genre of the film is still unknown; however, reports have emerged that Ajith...

MollywoodThe director watched the film when she took part in the 24th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala.Digital NativeSri Lankan actor Dinara Punchihewa was in Kerala recently to take part in the 24th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala, in which her film Gaadi was screened. The actor, on the side-lines of this event, praised its organisers for coming up with a very well organised fest. Dianara spoke in length about Sri Lankan cinema and how it is evolving at a time when the digital platform is taking over. Speaking about Indian films, Dianara said that she is a huge fan of Bollywood flicks but is soon turning towards Malayalam cinema after getting to watch Kumbalangi Nights. She pointed out that it is her favorite film to date and makes her wish to watch more Malayalam films.  Directed by Madhu Narayanan, Kumbalangi Nights was scripted by Syam Pushkaran,...

KollywoodShe’s rumored to be playing Ajith’s sister but an official announcement is yet awaited.Digital NativeActor Nazriya Nazim, who took a five year break from acting, is believed to be making a comeback to Tamil cinema with Ajith starrer Valimai. If the industry grapevine is anything to go by, Nazriya is said to have been signed for a crucial role in Valimai, which was recently launched in a low-key ceremony. Nazriya returned to acting last year with Anjali Menon’s Koode, in which she shared screen space with Prithviraj for the first time. In Valimai, she’s rumored to be playing Ajith’s sister but an official announcement is yet awaited. The genre of the film is still unknown, however, reports have emerged that Ajith will be seen playing a cop after a long time. Reports also suggest that Keerthy Suresh has been signed as the leading lady.

MollywoodDulquer Salmaan plays the lead in the film and is also producing it.Digital NativeThe shooting of Anoop Sathyan’s directorial starring Dulquer Salmaan has officially launched in Chennai. The film will mark the debut of Anoop Sathyan, son of ace filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad. Bankrolling the project under his banner Wayfarer Films is Dulquer Salmaan, who is also playing the lead role in it. Currently dubbed as Production No.3, Dulquer Salmaan took to social media and announced the launch of the project, "We at Wayfarer Films in association with M Star Communications are proud to announce our Production No 3. Written and Directed by Anoop Sathyan it stars Suresh Gopi Sir, Shobhana Maam, Kalyani Priyadarshan and yours truly. DoP Mukesh Muraleedharan, Production Designer Dino Shankar, Edited by Toby John,Costume Design Uthara Menon, Music by Alphons Joseph, Lyrics Santhosh Varma & Line ProducerHarris Desom, Stills Momi. We’ve put together a fabulous...

MollywoodAnoop Sathyan, son of veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, is making his directorial debut with the film.Digital NativeVeteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad’s son Anoop Sathyan is following on the footstep of his illustrious dad and is all set to debut as director. The youngster has reportedly roped in the veteran actors Suresh Gopi and Shobana to play the lead roles in his film. In an earlier interview to the Times of India, Anoop said that they have liked the story and are excited about the film, which is a family drama set in Chennai. Kalyani Priyadarshan has been signed up to play a pivotal role in the project. Earlier, Nazriya Nazim was in talks for the role but for certain reasons, she could not take up the offer and it eventually went to Kalyani. Dulquer Salmaan may be signed up for this project as well, say sources. The last time...

MollywoodSoubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Shane Nigam and newcomer Mathew Thomas played four brothers of a broken family and Fahadh Faasil played a creepy neighbor in 'Kumbalangi Nights'.Digital NativeThe Malayalam movie Kumbalangi Nights has turned out to be one of the biggest hits of the year. It is not just the movie buffs and critics that are heaping praises but top film personalities as well. Several actors have openly congratulated the Kumbalangi Nights team for making this wonderful film and the latest to join this bandwagon happens to be a cricketer -- Ravichandran Ashwin. He tweeted: "What a beautifully crafted movie this kumbalangi nights is!!! simple story line but such elegance (sic).” Directed by Madhu Narayanan, the film was scripted by Syam Pushkaran. Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Shane Nigam and newcomer Mathew Thomas played four brothers of a broken family and Fahadh Faasil played a creepy neighbor, newly married.

MollywoodAfter the teaser was released last week, the song had created ripples on social media.Tnm Staff"Njan Jackson Allada", the first single from Soubin Shahir’s upcoming flick Ambili, has already created ripples on social media. The song became popular through the teaser of the movie which was released on last Friday. The song has an adorable Soubin dancing to a peppy tune sung by Antony Dasan. This is Soubin’s second movie after Sudani from Nigeria where is he playing the central protagonist. Owing to the craze the song created among people on social media, the makers of Ambili released the lyric video of the song on Thursday. Dulquer Salmaan released the song on his Facebook page where it has already got over 6 lakh likes. “Here’s the lyric video for the rocking Jackson song from Ambili. I am addicted to it,” the actor wrote on his Facebook...

MollywoodThe video shows Soubin breaking into a really fun dance.Tnm StaffThe teaser of Ambili, Soubin Shahir’s next after Virus, was released on Friday. The one and a half minute long teaser doesn’t reveal the plot of the film but rather has an adorable Soubin dancing happily to the tunes of a peppy number. This is the actor’s second film after Sudani from Nigeria where he is playing the central protagonist. The teaser begins with one of the men in a village crowd assuring everyone that there is nothing Ambili (played by Soubin) cannot do. He then asks everybody to clap their hands as we see Ambili, wearing a blue sweater and a monkey cap, smiling shyly and walking to the front, cheered by the crowd. However it takes only the blink of an eye for Ambili to turn into an insanely fun dancer. Dancing to a peppy tune by Vishnu Vijay,...

CinemaThe actor also congratulated director Manu and scriptwriters Bobby and Sanjay for making such a brilliant film.Tnm StaffUyare, Malayalam actor Parvathy’s last release, earned praise for the actor from both viewers and critics alike. Parvathy was lauded for her performance in the film in which she plays the role of an acid attack survivor. The film portrayed the life of a young girl who dreams to become a pilot and how she overcomes her circumstances after surviving an acid attack. Actors Asif Ali and Tovino Thomas were also part of the cast of the film which released on April 26. While the film fraternity have been heaping praises on the actor for her exemplar performance in the film, the latest to join the bandwagon is actor Samantha Akkineni. On Sunday, Samantha in a tweet praised Parvathy and the entire team for creating such an inspirational movie. Calling Uyare a ‘brilliant’ film,...