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“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” This is a truth eloquently exemplified by the remarkable journey of the Manjummel Boys, a group of ten arts club friends from Manjummel, Kochi, who were destined for greatness. At the outset of the film, they challenge a rival team in Vadamvali (tug-of-war) that may have ended in defeat, courtesy of the opponents’ cunning tactic of loosening the rope. Yet, unbeknownst to them, this setback set the stage for a larger purpose.

Through diligent practice and unwavering resolve, the Manjummel Boys mastered the tricks, unwittingly preparing themselves for a momentous challenge. When their dear friend Subhash fell into a bottomless pit, the Boys’ unique skill proved providential. Isn’t it remarkable that they chose to play tug-of-war instead of any other sport and prepared throughout their lives for this particular moment? Call it destiny or kismet,...

Mollywood Showdown: Nivin Pauly’s Malayalee From India Edges Out Tovino Thomas’ Nadikar At The Box Office. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

The battle for box office supremacy between Nivin Pauly’s Malayalee From India and Tovino Thomas’ Nadikar is going strong, with Malayalee From India emerging victorious. Let’s delve into the numbers and analyze the box office performance of both films.

Malayalee From India had a strong opening day, raking in 2.9 crore. However, the following weekdays saw a significant drop. The film collected 1.3 crore on the second day, reflecting a steep decline of 55.17%. This downward trend continued, with Malayalee From India managing 0.9 crore and 1.1 crore on the third and fourth days, respectively. The weekend offered a slight respite, with the film collecting 1.3 crore on Sunday. Weekdays proved challenging again, with collections dropping to an estimated 0.52 crore and 0.46 crore on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. The film’s total 7-day collection stands at 8.48 crore.

What To Watch In May 2024: From Aavesham, Aadujeevitham & More – Ott Releases Of The Month. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

It has been a bliss for the South Indian Film Industry and the Malayalam Cinema in particular since they have been churning out box office miracles this year. You name a film, and it has beasting numbers at the ticket window. After a successful theatrical run, these films will be part of May 2024 Ott releases.

Last month, Vijay Deverakonda’s The Family Star was released on Ott in haste after the film performed poorly at the box office. But this month seems sorted for the South Indian releases.

The May 2024 Ott releases calendar includes the biggest hit from the South Indian industry this year. Four hit releases are ready to drop on Ott this month, and we have got you covered on what these films are about.

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New Delhi, May 2 (Ians) Ott titles like ‘The Broken News 2’, ‘Manjummel Boys’, and ‘Super Rich in Korea’ across various streaming platforms are guaranteed to keep you glued to your screen all week long and will leave you eagerly awaiting the next episode.

Here’s a list of five titles that have caught the attention of Ians:

‘A Man in Full’:

The American drama stars Jeff Daniels and Diane Lane. Directed by Regina King and Thomas Schlamme, it is based on Tom Wolfe’s novel of the same name. When Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker (Jeff) faces sudden bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as Charlie defends his empire from those attempting to capitalise on his fall from grace.

The six-episode series is set to premiere on May 2 on Netflix.

‘The Broken News’ season 2:

Sonali Bendre, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Shriya Pilgaonkar-starrer ‘The Broken News 2’ will capture the fictional lives,...

Producers Of Manjummel Boys In Legal Trouble Over Not Sharing Profit Share?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Manjummel Boys has been in theatres since February and is still enjoying a glorious run at the worldwide box office. It has broken almost all pre-existing records and is proudly flaunting its position as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. Now, amid this golden run, the film has grabbed the limelight for one negative reason, and it’s related to the cheating case against the producers. Keep reading to know more!

In 2024, the Malayalam film industry is enjoying a dream run, and the survival thriller has turned out to be the biggest blockbuster. As per the latest update, the film amassed 135 crores net at the Indian box office, which equals 159.30 crores gross. Apart from this, it has also turned out to be a huge success in the overseas market, and as per the recent update,...

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 Box Office (Telugu)(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Manjummel Boys, after breaking almost all pre-existing box office records in the Malayalam film industry, is still achieving some glorious feats. Recently, the film marked its debut with its Telugu version, and it has created history by taking the biggest opening of all time for a Kollywood film. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Chidambaram, the survival drama was originally released on 22nd February, and it opened to highly positive reviews from critics. Among audiences, it enjoyed extraordinary word-of-mouth, due to which the film has done exceptionally well at ticket windows. Now, the film is doing wonders in the Telugu states.

Coming to the box office update, Manjummel Boys has surpassed the recent Mollywood blockbuster by miles. For those who don’t know, Premalu sold over 10,000 tickets in Telugu states on its opening day, and it pulled off impressive numbers after that.

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.

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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.

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Manjummel Boys Box Office Collection Day 32 (5th Weekend) ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Manjummel Boys, the critically acclaimed survival drama, has captured hearts across India. Director Chidambaram’s film has continued its box office dominance even in its fifth weekend. It has raked in a staggering profit, proving to be a goldmine for its makers. Read further to know Manjummel Boys’ progress card after Day 32.

Let’s break down the film’s impressive performance at the box office. Manjummel Boys had a strong opening week, collecting 26.35 crores. It maintained momentum in the following weeks, grossing 37.15 crores in week two, 33.55 crores in week three, and 16.45 crores in week four.

Even in its fifth week, the film refused to slow down. Despite a slight dip of 24.14% on the fifth Friday (Day 30), collecting 1.1 crores, the movie bounced back significantly over the weekend. The fifth Saturday (Day 31) saw a whopping 95.45% increase in collections, bringing in 2.15 crores.

Manjummel Boys Box Office Collection: Ends Week 4 (Day 29) With A 471% Profit ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Manjummel Boys, the survival thriller story that defied expectations, continues its victory lap at the box office. The film has just concluded its fourth week, wrapping up a phenomenal run with a staggering profit on its investment. Read further to find out Manjummel Boys’s 29 days box office collection (worldwide) and its Roi.

Manjummel Boys‘ journey began strong, grossing 26.35 crore in its opening week. The momentum continued with collections of 37.15 crore and 33.55 crore in weeks two and three, respectively. Entering its fourth week, the film witnessed a slight dip on the first day (Friday) with 2.1 crore, reflecting a decrease of 8.70% compared to the previous Friday. However, the weekend saw a significant surge, with Saturday collections jumping a whopping 83.33% to 3.85 crore. This positive trend continued on Sunday, grossing 4.6 crore, a 19.48% increase from Saturday’s takings.

Weekdays, as expected,...

Manjummel Boys 3rd Week Box Office Collection ( Photo Credit – Think Music India / YouTube )

Manjummel Boys has ended its three-week run at the box office on an impressive note. The movie, starring Soubin Shahir, Lal, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, and Ganapathy in key roles, has emerged as a major commercial success. Here’s a detailed report of its 3rd-week collections at the Indian Box Office.

Manjummel Boys is proving to be a box office juggernaut, solidifying its place as a Mollywood all-time blockbuster. The film’s strong performance in Weeks 2 and 3 indicates positive word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest. After a successful three-week run, the film has surpassed the 97 crore mark at the Indian Box Office.

The movie’s momentum grew steadily during its third weekend. Ticket sales jumped from 5.5 crore on the third Friday to a robust 8.9 crore by Sunday, showcasing the movie’s enduring appeal. This momentum continued into the weekdays,...

Manjummel Boys Telugu Version Release Date(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Manjummel Boys is one of the Malayalam movies of 2024 that has fascinated the movie-going audience. The survival thriller will be released in theatres on February 22, 2024. Directed by Chidambaram, the film stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, and Arun Kurian.

It has been three weeks since Manjummel Boys was released in theatres, and the craze is unstoppable. Due to the film’s humongous success in the Malayalam-speaking regions, the makers decided to release the Telugu and Hindi dubbed versions in theatres. Hence, it was recently reported that the film will also not be releasing anytime soon on any Ott platform. However, a new report states that the Telugu dubbed version has been pushed back to a new release date.

Manjummel Boys Telugu Dubbed Version Release Date

Earlier, the survival thriller was supposed...

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 Box Office Day 18 Collections(Photo Credit –Instagram)

One of the most captivating and thrilling survival movies of the year, Manjummel Boys, is still going strong at the box office. The movie features Soubin Shahir, Lal, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, and Ganapathy in pivotal roles. Find out how the Malayalam movie performed at the box office on its 3rd weekend.

Manjummel Boys maintained momentum over the third weekend, collecting 5.5 crore on day 16 (3rd Friday), 8.5 crore on day 17 (3rd Saturday), and 8.9 crore on day 18 (3rd Sunday). Interestingly, there was a slight drop of 4.71% in collections on the 18th day compared to day 17. This brings the film’s total domestic net collection to a staggering 86.4 crore.

Crossing the 100 Crore Mark and Beyond

That’s not all! Manjummel Boys has already crossed the prestigious 100 crore mark at the Indian Box Office in terms of gross collections. The film’s total gross collection...

The first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film #ManjummelBoys has been revealed. The poster features a simple design with all the lead actors against a vibrant background.

The film stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, and Ganapathi in the lead roles. The music for the film has been composed by Sushin Shyam, while the cinematography is by Shyju Khalid. Vivek Harshan has edited the film.

ManjuMel boys is directed by Chidambaram, who is known for his work on the film Jane man.

Manjummel Boys is a highly anticipated film and the first look poster has only increased the excitement among fans. The film is expected to release in theaters soon.

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.

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.

Kannur Squad, directed by Roby Varghese Raj, is a Malayalam film that follows a team of Kerala Police officers who travel to North India to catch a gang of robbers. The film showcases the challenges and risks faced by the cops in an unfamiliar terrain, as well as the political and social issues that complicate their mission. The film features Mammootty in the lead role of Asi George Martin, along with Kishore Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Rony David and Sunny Wayne in supporting roles. The film is based on a real-life incident that happened in 2014.

Kannur Squad Trailer

If you enjoyed watching Kannur Squad, here are five other Malayalam movies that explore the genre of cop drama with realistic and thrilling narratives and ranked based on how similar to the Kannur Squad :

5. Action Hero Biju

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Weekend Blockbusters, the production house founded by producer Sophia Paul, has been celebrating its 10th anniversary by announcing four new projects apart from Production Number 7, which stars Antony Varghese and is directed by debutant Ajith Mampally. The production house has already revealed that Production Number 7 is an action-packed revenge drama with music by Sam C. S1

The latest announcement from Weekend Blockbusters is Production Number 8, which will be helmed by the brilliant director Chidambaram, who made his debut with the comedy drama Jan.E.Man in 2021. The film was a surprise hit and received critical acclaim for its performances, humour, emotional depth, story and direction. Chidambaram is also currently working on his second film Manjummel Boys, which stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese and Ganapathi in important roles.

'@W_blockbusters #ProductionNumber8 to be directed by Chidambaram

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— Mollywood...

Tharun Moorthy, the director of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Malayalam film Operation Java, has announced his next project. The untitled film will have Binu Pappu as the writer and Supreme Sundar as the action choreographer. The film is expected to have some thrilling action sequences that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Binu Pappu is not only a writer but also an actor who has impressed the viewers with his versatile roles in films like Helen, One, Operation Java and Bheemante Vazhi. He is the son of veteran actor Kuthiravattam Pappu, who was known for his comic timing and memorable characters. Binu Pappu has shown his flair for writing in Operation Java, where he co-wrote the dialogues with Tharun Moorthy. He has also worked as an associate director in several films.

Operation Java Trailer

Supreme Sundar is a popular stunt master who has worked in Tamil,...

Nivin Pauly is back with a bang in Ramachandra Boss & Co, a comedy entertainer directed by Haneef Adeni.

The first look poster of the film was released today, featuring Nivin Pauly and his co-stars Ganapathi, Jaffer Iduki, Vinay Fort and Balu Varghese. The poster shows the five actors walking in style with sunglasses and suits, while a blurred face of a villain is seen in the foreground. The film’s title is written in red and yellow block letters, giving it a retro vibe.

Ramachandra Boss & Co is produced by Nivin Pauly under his banner Pauly Jr. Pictures, along with Aju Varghese and Visakh Subramaniam. The film has music by Midhun Mukundan, who composed the hit songs for Geetha Govindam and Varathan. The film also stars Anu Sithara, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Saiju Kurup and Dharmajan Bolgatty in supporting roles.

Ramachandra Boss and Co Nivin Pauly Look

The film is slated...

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.

controversyActor Shakeela, popular for her work in soft pornographic movies, reacted by saying this is not happening to her for the first time.Tnm StaffFacebook|Omar LuluMalayalam film director Omar Lulu has alleged that he was denied the venue for his movie trailer launch at Kozhikode Highlight mall as actor Shakeela was the chief guest at the function. On November 19, Saturday, Omar Lulu and Shakeela explained what happened in a video. “We had planned our trailer launch at Kozhikode Highlight mall. The problems arose when they came to know she (Shakeela) was the guest. Initially, they cited security reasons but later informed me that the program can be conducted without her. But we cancelled the program,” Omar Lulu said while apologising to Shakeela. Shakeela, who is popular for her work in soft pornographic movies, also reacted in the video saying this is not happening to her for the first time,...

Known for its humanistic scripts, diverse roles and thought-provoking approach to filmmaking, Malayalam cinema has created a new wave in the Ott streaming services since the pandemic. Expanding its regional library with meaningful content on India’s 73rd Republic Day, ZEE5 Global premiered Asif Ali and Rajisha Vijayan starrer Ellam Sheriyakum as well as Aaha, starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Santhy Balachandran, on January 26, 2022.

Helmed by ace director Jibu Jacob, Ellam Sheriyakum is a war of genres – romance, a political thriller, family drama – all rolled into one. While the film’s plot focuses on interfaith marriage and differing political views, it phenomenally makes the political satire non-ideological, with a balanced outlook on family. This film is the fourth directorial release of Jibu Jacob. His previous three films – Vellimoonga, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbo and Vattamesha Sammelanam, were also family dramas built against the backdrop of politics.

Meanwhile, Aaha directed by Bibin Paul Samuel is a sports drama,...

InterviewChidambaram, who co-wrote and directed the humourous movie 'Jan.E.Man.', shares behind-the-scenes stories from the film that was made in a month.CrisPoster of 'Jan.E.Man.'Exactly at midnight, when Monichan, the wayward son, is about to kiss his dead father for one last time, firecrackers shoot up into the sky from the neighbour’s house. They turn to see a man standing on the balcony next door shouting, “Happy birthday to me”. Death in one house, birthday in the other. Deep, you’d think, except, the way the story is told – for this is a story – you’d have little time to think of depth. You’d be flicking away teardrops half the time because you have laughed that hard. Jan.E.Man, the new Malayalam film on the block, comes from that beautiful recipe of adding dollops of humour into really dark situations. Chidambaram, the new director of this marvelous film,...

Mollywood'Operation Java', starring Balu Varghese, Shine Tom Chacki, Vinayakan and Lukman, among others, had hit the big screens on February 12, 2021. Tnm StaffMalayalam movie Operation Java is now streaming on Ott platform Zee5. Released on the platform on May 15, Operation Java has been helmed by filmmaker Tharun Moorthy. The movie stars an ensemble cast which includes popular actors Balu Varghese, Shine Tom Chacko, Vinayakan and Lukman. The film is bankrolled by Padma Uday under the banner of V Cinemas International. Operation Java hit the big screen in February this year. Other actors such as Irshad, Binu Pappu, Mamitha Baiju, Prashanth Alexander, Dhanya Ananya, Dinesh Prabhakar, Johny Antony and P Balachandran among those seen in supporting roles in the film. Operation Java has music by composer Jakes Bejoy. Faiz Siddik has been roped in as the cinematographer, while Nishadh Yusuf is on board as the editor for the project. Operation Java is inspired from real life incidents.

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,...

MollywoodAlong with Kunchacko Boban, Nimisha Sajayan and Joju George play lead characters in the film directed by Martin Prakkat.Tnm StaffThe chilling trailer of a police thriller, Nayattu, with Kunchacko Boban, Joju George, and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead, was released, on Saturday, by superstar Mammootty. The film, directed by Martin Prakkat, has police officers on the hunt, presumably of a criminal or more, accompanied by a suspenseful background score. Kunchacko Boban plays a police driver, and Joju George, a tough police official. Nimisha is mostly in plain clothes but she too is part of the team who on the trail. Joju's character speaks of ‘quotations’ (slang for assigning goons to beat someone up) the police end up doing. He talks of a 'punishment' a young man would get for going after a woman who is an Mla's relative. While there is no information about the exact plot of the movie,...

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.

InterviewIn an interview with Tnm, debut director Tharun Moorthy talks about the process that went into the making of the film that is getting a lot of appreciation.CrisDhanya and Vinayakan in 'Operation Java'This must be the umpteenth time that the middle-aged couple are visiting the cyber cell in Ernakulam. They look so resigned that you’re taken by surprise when the man has an outburst at the Deputy Superintendent’s office. The woman, shocked and hurt beyond repair, does not utter a word. The men talk it out, and you side with the enraged husband. The couple, who are from a lower middleclass background, have been complaining about a ‘viral’ porn video that used a morphed image of the wife. One insensitive officer insinuates that it might indeed be the wife. This is what finally makes the man lose it, stand up and raise his voice. He doesn’t...

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...

EntertainmentOn Saturday, Kalidas took to social media to share a picture of his meeting with Vijay. Digital NativeActor Kalidas Jayaram enjoyed a fanboy moment with his favourite actor Thalapathy Vijay recently. On Saturday, Kalidas took to social media to share a picture captioning it “Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better #master meets #student Thank you Vijay sir for taking the time and effort, means a lot.” Meanwhile, Kalidas is basking in the overwhelming response to his latest anthology Paava Kadhaigal's episode Thangam directed by Sudha Kongara. Celebrities including Dulquer Salmaan and Suriya have lauded Kalidas Jayaram for his role as Sathaar in the anthology. Kalidas has been receiving good reviews on his character in the movie soon after its streaming on Netflix. In the anthology, Kalidas played the role of a transgender person named Sathar who is secretly in love with his childhood friend Saravanan, played by Shanthanu Bhagyaraj.

MollywoodHe debuted in 2000 with Sathyan Anthikad’s 'Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal', playing the son of his actor dad Jayaram.Digital NativeActor Kalidas Jayaram has been very active on his social media page ever since the lockdown had begun. Recently he shared a still from his first film as a child artiste, captioning it ‘Lil creep’. He had started acting as a child, making his debut in Sathyan Anthikad’s film Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal in 2000, in which he played the son of his real life dad and actor Jayaram. Kalidas later acted in Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum, again as Jayaram’s son, winning that year’s National Award for best child artiste. His first movie as an adult is Poomaram, directed by Abrid Shine. The actor who has been active on Instagram had recently shared pictures of his dad Jayaram’s workout. In another post, he wrote about growing vegetables in his garden...

EntertainmentThe web series is directed by Mridul Nair and produced by Dr Leena S.Tnm StaffThe trailer starts slowly with the revolving earth and the narrator's funny voice-over. "Since it doesn't have any other job, it keeps rotating from morning to evening," he says and adds, "but our story does not happen on the earth, it happens in Andippara." A Kerala village where the story happens, the one that the title Instagraamam (Insta-village) refers to. But then as the trailer proceeds, the slowness disappears and it is mayhem all over. The new Malayalam web series is directed by Mridul Nair and produced by Dr Leena S. Mridul has written the series with J Ramakrishna Kulur. The trailer shows a man (Sabumon) announcing a grand festival at the local temple and the villagers suggesting ideas for cultural programmes, including a dance by actor Shobana. The one-liners and music that follow suggest a comic series.

MollywoodThe film will reportedly be directed by Rajeev Ravi and scripted by Sibi Thomas. Digital NativeReports surfaced some weeks ago that Asif Ali has signed up a new film that will be directed by Rajeev Ravi and that it’s titled Kuttavum Shikshayum. Sibi Thomas is penning the screenplay for this flick in association with Sreejith Divakaran. Asif Ali will be playing a cop in this thriller which also has Sunny Wayne, Alencier Ley Lopez, Sharafudheen and Senthil Krishna in the cast. Suresh Rajan is cranking the camera and National Award winner B Ajithkumar is in charge of the editing. Arun Kumar Vr will be bankrolling Kuttavum Shikshayum under the banner Film Roll Productions. Interestingly, this is the first time Asif is playing a cop and his fans are waiting in anticipation to see him in that get-up on the silver screen. Some pictures from the sets of Kuttavum Shikshayum...

MollywoodMamta Mohandas and Manoj K Jayan will be part of the star cast as well.Digital NativeA few weeks ago, we had reported that the groundwork for the Big B sequel, titled Bilal, has begun and is proceeding at a good speed. Reports also surfaced that Gopi Sundar has begun composing the tunes for the film and he confirmed it by posting a pic with director Amal Neerad on his social media page. Big B starred Mammootty in the lead role and its sequel will also have him as the hero. Recently, it has been confirmed that Bala, who played one of Mammootty’s brothers in Big B, has inked a deal to star in the sequel. It has also been confirmed that Mamta Mohandas and Manoj K Jayan will be part of the star cast as well. The newest addition to the star cast will be a filmmaker and actor Lal Jr.

MollywoodVinayakan plays the lead role in the film, written and directed by debutant Tharun Moorthy.Digital NativeThe first look poster of the Malayalam movie Operation Java was unveiled a few months ago. There are speculations that it will be a cop flick and the tagline ‘Stories of Unsung Heroes’ appears to fit the bill. Operation Java is written and directed by debutant Tharun Moorthy and has an impressive cast with Vinayakan, Balu Varghese, Irshad, Binu Pappu, Sudhi Koppa, Deepak Vijayan, Lukman, P Balachandran, Dhanya Ananya, Mamitha Baiju and Prashanth Alexander playing pivotal roles. Faiz Siddik is cranking the camera for this flick with Nishadh Yusuf handling the edits and Jakes Bejoy composing the tunes. Sound designers Vishnu Govind and Sree Sankar (Sound Factory), costume designer Manjusha Radhakrishnan and art director Dhundhu Renjeev Radha are the rest of the technical crew associated with the film. The shooting of this film has...

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...

MollywoodRJ Mathukutty is making his directorial debut with this flick touted to be a youthful romantic entertainer. Digital NativeAsif Ali is bagging some of the best roles in his career. His next film in the pipeline will be Kunjeldho, which is based on a real-life incident. Rj Mathukutty is making his directorial debut with this flick touted to be a youthful romantic entertainer. Sources in the know say that Asif Ali will be playing a college student in Kunjeldho. He will be pairing up with debutant Gopika Udayan on screen. A short clip of the film was released by the Mollywood megastar Mammootty recently which shows Asif Ali as a happy-go-lucky young man in love. A song sung by Vineeth Sreenivasan plays in the background. The technical crew of this film includes Shaan Rahman for music and Swaroop Philip for cinematography. Vineeth Sreenivasan is the creative director of the film.

MollywoodDirected by Girish Nair, 'Puzhikkadakan' has actor Jayasurya in a crucial cameo.Digital NativeThe motion poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Puzhikkadakan is out, creating a buzz. The poster was released online by Aju Varghese through his official media handle recently. He wrote: "All the very best to Chemban chettan , Jayaettan , Vijay Babu Sir and our Lad girl Dhanya Balakrishna.. (sic)." It shows Chemban Vinod, Dhanya Balakrishna, Vijay Babu, Balu Varghese and others in various domestic scenes, including a group effort to trap a chicken, and then a trophy being lifted by Chemban. Directed by Girish Nair, Puzhikkadakan has Chemban Vinod Jose playing the lead role with Jayasurya in a crucial cameo. Dhanya Balakrishna, who was also seen in Love Action Drama, plays the female lead in this flick, with Vijay Babu, Balu Varghese, and Sudhi Koppa forming the supporting cast. The film’s screenplay and dialogues have been written...

Sandalwood The film stars Rishi and Dhanya Balakrishna and is the directorial debut of Anoop Ramaswamy Kamath.Digital NativeSarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha, starring Rishi and Dhanya Balakrishna, will mark the directorial debut of Anoop Ramaswamy Kamath. About his first directorial, the director has said in an interview to Toi, “The film is a comedy-thriller, which generated curiosity owing to its title (which translates to ‘a golden opportunity for the public’).” According to the director, the story is about Rishi, an Mba student who goes on a trip with his girlfriend Dhanya Balakrishna to celebrate his birthday and things take a twist with the girlfriend losing her expensive piece of jewelry and how he makes a plan to earn money to replace it. The story of Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha is about if he manages to buy the jewelry. The director has said in the interview, “Sarvajanarike Suvarnavakasha is a story that transpires in a span of only two days,...

MollywoodUnni Mukundan has earlier played a Sardar for a movie called ‘Mallu Singh’.Digital NativeKalidas Jayaram’s Happy Sardar would be releasing next month. Actor Unni Mukundan, who has once played a Sardar for a movie called Mallu Singh, posted on his social media page about his excitement for Kalidas’s film. He wrote, “Pure nostalgia for me! Seeing a Mallu Sardar on screen once again!! Best wishes to Kalidas Jayaram And team Happy Sardar!!” Kalidas will be playing the title role in this movie that will also have the Bollywood actor Javed Jaffrey in an important role. This is not the first time Javed is acting in a Malayalam film – he has earlier played a Pakistani soldier in the film Picket 43. According to reports, Happy Sardar is a film of a Sardar youth falling in love with a woman belonging to the Knanaya community. Touted to be a romantic tale,...

MollywoodThe film is directed by Emcy Joseph and written by Ajeesh P Thomas.Tnm StaffTwo parallel stories appear to be told in Vikrithi, a new film featuring Soubin Shahir and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead. The official trailer, released on Thursday, begins lightheartedly with Soubin's friends and family teasing him about his marriage. Suraj's story arc shows the picture of a happy family, with his wife and two kids. The background score changes as the trailer progresses and a few policemen led by actor Baburaj enter the picture. It appears to take on a serious note, with a police case happening. Watch: The film is directed by Emcy Joseph and written by Ajeesh P Thomas. It is produced by Ad Sreekumar, Ganesh Menon, Lakshmi Warrier. Alby is the cinematographer and Bijibal is the music composer for Vikrithi. The film is edited by Ayoobkhan. According to the trailer, the film will release in October this year.

MollywoodThe actor’s third film ‘Jallikattu’, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, was recently premiered at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival.Digital NativeAntony Varghese, who played Pepe of Angamaly Diaries, will act in Aanaparambile World Cup. The film, directed by Nikhil Premraj, has gone on floors. Nikhil has also scripted the film. On the film, the director has said that it will be all about football, love and fantasy in the right mixture. Apparently, Antony Varghese will be playing a football coach to a group of kids. In an interview to The New Indian Express, he said, “In terms of mood, we’re aiming for a Dangal or a Chak De. The story will have a blend of football and fantasy elements in addition to a romance track.” The director also pointed out that the film will be told from the viewpoint of a child, a hardcore Lionel Messi fan.

MollywoodKalidas will be playing the title role in this movie that will also have Bollywood actor Javed Jaffrey in an important role.Digital NativeKalidas Jayaram has been on a roll ever since his debut movie Poomaram’s release. The young actor has been signed up for a number of projects and the latest addition to this list will be Happy Sardar. Kalidas will be playing the title role in this movie that will also have Bollywood actor Javed Jaffrey in an important role. This is not the first time Javed is acting in a Malayalam film – he has earlier played a Pakistani soldier in the film Picket 43. According to industry reports, Happy Sardar is a film about the great Indian wedding. Touted to be a romantic tale, it will be laced with humour throughout, we hear. A few stills from this film has been released online and is going viral among the netizens.

MollywoodThe film is directed by debutant Gireesh Nair, who has penned the story in association with Unni Malayil.Digital NativeThe Chemban Vinod Jose-starrer Puzhikkadakan is progressing well with the shooting happening at a brisk pace. According to sources from the film's camp Jayasurya will be playing an important cameo in this flick. The cameo role was so impressive that Jayasurya did not want to let it go, we hear from sources. Wielding the megaphone for Puzhikkadakan is debut director Gireesh Nair who has penned the story in association with Unni Malayil. The film’s screenplay and dialogues have been written by Shyal Satheesh and Hari Prasad Koleri. Dhanya Balakrishna is making her debut in the Malayalam film industry with Puzhikkadakan. Balu Varghese, Vijay Babu, Alencier Ley, Sudhi Koppa, and Mala Parvathy will appear in supporting roles. The film is bankrolled jointly by Evaab Productions and Maqtro Pictures. Jayasurya is currently...

MollywoodThe film will also have Bollywood actor Javed Jaffrey playing an important role.Digital NativeKalidas Jayaram seems to be on a roll ever since his debut movie as an adult Poomaram has released. The young actor has been signed up for a number of projects and the latest addition to this list is Happy Singh. Kalidas will be playing the title role in this movie that will also have Bollywood actor Javed Jaffrey in an important role. This is not the first time Javed is acting in a Malayalam film, he has earlier acted in the film Picket 43, alongside Prithviraj. According to reports, Happy Singh is a film of a Sardar youth falling in love with a girl belonging to the Knanaya community. Touted to be a romantic tale, the film will be laced with humour throughout, we hear. Happy Singh is written and directed by Sudeep and Geethika. The film has Siddique,...

MollywoodThe film, a remake of the Telugu 'Pelli Choopulu', has an unpretentious script with believable characters and situations.CrisThere is nothing spectacular about Vijay Superum Pournamiyum but an hour after leaving the theatre, if you find yourself humming the last piece of music in the film and feeling pretty good about it, you have to admit, it was cute – the film, the actors, the story without surprises. Director Jis Joy who also wrote the film, based on a real life story, gives you the absolute comfort that comes from a unpretentious script. The film is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Pelli Choopulu, directed by Tharun Bhascker. The story is of young people of today, but unlike quite a few of its contemporaries, Vijay Super does not feel the need to force certain traits movie-makers think young people should have. Even the love stories are passed off as the most...

MollywoodHis first book, written in a very simple language, was launched recently at the Sharjah Book FestivalDigital NativeDigital NativeTovino Thomas has turned out to be an accomplished actor in the Malayalam film industry with quite a number of hits under his belt. The actor has now turned into a writer. His first book, titled Oru (Ku) Suprasidha Payyante Kuripukal, written in a very simple language, was launched recently at the Sharjah Book Festival. The book, which is a collection of the star’s thoughts on various issues, including cinema, social media, food, travel, etc., will help his fans understand him better. While Oru (Ku) Suprasidha Payyante Kuripukal is gaining good reviews from readers, Tovino Thomas is gearing up for the release of Oru Kuprasidha Payyan. Directed by Madhupal, the film is produced under the banner V Cinemas. Oru Kuprasidha Payyan has Anu Sithara and Nimisha Sajayan as the female leads.