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Rapper Hanumankind was noted to be quite excited while talking about his first film acting gig in Aashiq Abu’s upcoming directional, Rifle Club. In his cover story with Rolling Stone India, the artist commented, “Aashiq Abu reached out to me in February or March,” continuing, “He saw something in me that made him take a chance, and I’m incredibly grateful for that.” The movie, which wrapped up filming in July, is eagerly anticipated and is now making strides through the final stages of post-production, gearing up for its cinematic release.

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Just Starting out? Uncover the catalyst that propelled Hanumankind into the world of acting.Rifle Club: What to expect? Just Starting out? Uncover the catalyst that propelled Hanumankind into the world of acting.

Hmk’s shot at fame earlier this year with the release of his English chart-topper Big Dawgs had everyone googling Sooraj Cherukat.

One of the most multiawarded Malayalam films of the previous decade, “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum” was also a commercial success earning three times its budget through its screenings in Kerala alone, and an overall excellent film within its unusualness.

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The film begins with Prasad getting smitten by Sreeja, a girl he stumbles upon on the street one day, eventually deciding to pursue her, meeting her in a boat where they start to get closer. Flashforward some time later, the two, who have eloped since they belong to different castes and her family did not agree with the marriage, are riding a bus to Kasaragod. Sreeja is wearing a gold chain Prasad has given her, which they plan to sell in order to drill a borewell on their land, to harvest tobacco plants as their supporting business, as we learn from flashbacks later on.

Turbo Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Mammootty, Raj B. Shetty, Sunil, Anjana Jayaprakash, Shabareesh Varma, Bindu Panikkar, Dileesh Pothan

Director: Vysakh

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What’s Good: The fight choreography and visuals, especially with Mammootty, are genuinely electrifying. Mammootty‘s precision and stylish delivery of knockout punches make every fight sequence a thrilling spectacle! The Hollywood pop culture references, like Turbo Jose’s mother mourning Tony Stark’s death or a local don channeling Vito Corleone with a similar mustache, clothing, and demeanor, add fun and nostalgia to the movie.

What’s Bad: The movie had a few plot holes towards the end and lacked iconic music. Although the soundtrack was good and served its purpose, it had no standout tracks that left a lasting impression. In some scenes, a turbo spooling noise and horn sound are used as background sounds for Mammootty’s character before he appears.

Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil, who is known for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’, ‘Malik’ and ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, is set to headline the upcoming Malayalam film ‘Karate Chandran’. The film also stars Malayalam actor Dileesh Pothan, who has earlier collaborated with Fahadh on ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ and ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’.

Film editor Kiran Das, who has worked with the actor in ‘Joji’, took to his Instagram and shared pictures of the actor from his Karate training session. Kiran also shared a picture of the film’s bound script.

He wrote in the caption, “Fahadh Faasil in and as Karate Chandran, Directed by Roy, Written by S Hareesh and Vinoy Thomas. More updates soon”.

‘Karate Chandran’ marks the third collaboration between Fahadh and Bhavana Studios. The production house has previously produced ‘Joji’ and ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, where in Fahadh Faasil played a major role.

The social and political landscape of a culture is vast and complex and trying to capture it within a single narrative is quite a task. Many storytellers therefore take a look at the world of politics in order to present their view which more than once results in captivating stories, but is quite demanding as the relations and references are often rather complicated. Director Lijo Jose Pellissery, who garnered international acclaim with his feature “Jallikattu”, rather concentrates on the “small world” of the village to tell stories which shed some light into socio-political mechanisms. However, “Jallikattu” is the centerpiece of a trilogy which tackles those issues, while adding elements such as surrealism and even fantasy to some extent. “R.I.P.”, the first part finished in 2018, tells the tale of a death in a village, an event which not only brings out certain rumors and suspicions within the population, but...

Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi is looking incredibly intense, in the trailer for his upcoming film ‘Garudan’. A crime-thriller-drama film with a touch of psychological horror, Suresh Gopi is essaying the role of a man who won’t rest until he finds justice.

In ‘Garudan’, Suresh Gopi plays the role of Commandant Harish Madhavan who is a senior officer of the Kerala Armed Police.

Actor Biju Menon on the other hand essays the role of a college professor called Nishant, who now finds himself unwittingly involved in a complex legal problem.

A grounded and rather rooted thriller, the trailer boasts very high production value while at the same time not appearing over-the-top, in a darker and more experimental filmmaking style.

There is no sense of grandeur or some massive spectacle here. Instead, what we see is a very compelling trailer which says a lot about the characters while still revealing next...

Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi is looking incredibly intense, in the trailer for his upcoming film ‘Garudan’. A crime-thriller-drama film with a touch of psychological horror, Suresh Gopi is essaying the role of a man who won’t rest until he finds justice.

In ‘Garudan’, Suresh Gopi plays the role of Commandant Harish Madhavan who is a senior officer of the Kerala Armed Police.

Actor Biju Menon on the other hand essays the role of a college professor called Nishant, who now finds himself unwittingly involved in a complex legal problem.

A grounded and rather rooted thriller, the trailer boasts very high production value while at the same time not appearing over-the-top, in a darker and more experimental filmmaking style.

There is no sense of grandeur or some massive spectacle here. Instead, what we see is a very compelling trailer which says a lot about the characters while still revealing next...

The Malayalam film industry is known for its rich and diverse content, ranging from realistic dramas to comedy capers. However, in recent times, the industry has also ventured into the genre of action thrillers, with films like Lucifer, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, and Drishyam 2 making a mark at the box office. Now, two more films are set to join this list, with their trailers creating a buzz among the audience. These are Garudan and Bandra, starring Suresh Gopi and Dileep respectively.

Garudan, directed by debutant Arun Varma and written by Midhun Manuel Thomas, features Suresh Gopi as a cop who is investigating a rape case that leads him to a confrontation with Biju Menon’s character, a former convict who has a personal vendetta against him. The trailer of the film, which was released on October 171, showcases the intense cat-and-mouse game between the two actors, with some high-octane action sequences and dialogues.

Midhun Manuel Thomas is a Malayalam film writer and director who has made a mark in the industry with his diverse and engaging films. He is known for his comedy films such as Aadu, Ann Maria Kalippilaanu, Alamara, and Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu, as well as his thriller films such as Anjaam Pathiraa and Arikil Oraal. He has also written the screenplay for films such as Ohm Shanthi Oshaana, Aadu 2, and Thobama.

He is now gearing up for the release of two films that he is part of the crew: Ozler and Garudan. Both films are different genres and showcase his versatility as a writer and director.

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As per reports, Garudan is looking for a November release with the trailer releasing tomorrow 3 pm. Garudan is an Magic Frames releases. On the other hand, Ozler starring Jayaram with Mammootty guest role is eyeing for a Christmas release with the theatre charting started.

Fans of Malayalam cinema are in for a treat as the director of the hit comedy-drama Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela, Althaf Salim, is teaming up with two of the most talented and popular actors in the industry, Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan, for his next project. The film, titled Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira which is said to be a romantic thriller, is expected to hit the screens on July 24, 2024.

The film marks the second collaboration between Althaf Salim and Kalyani Priyadarshan, who made her Malayalam debut with his 2020 film Varane Avashyamund. The actress, who is the daughter of veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan and actress Lissy, has been making waves in the South Indian film industry with her performances in films like Hello1, Chitralahari2, Hero3, and Maanaadu4. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South and the Siima Award for Best Female Debut – Malayalam for her role in Hello5.

Njandugalude Naatil Oridavela Trailer

Fahadh Faasil,...

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

Directed by Abrid Shine, this film stars Nivin Pauly as Si Biju Paulose, a cool and...

Garudan, the upcoming legal thriller starring Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon, is all set to hit the screens in November 2023. The film, directed by debutant Arun Varma and scripted by Midhun Manuel Thomas, has completed its shooting and post-production works and is now ready for release. The film is produced by Listyn Stephen under the banner of Magic Frames.

Garudan is a story of a justice advocate and a university professor who get involved in a mysterious case that challenges their morals and ethics. Suresh Gopi plays the role of a commandant of state armed police, while Biju Menon essays the role of a college professor. The film also features Divya Pillai, Abhirami, Dileesh Pothan, Jagadish, Siddique, and others in supporting roles.

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The film promises to be a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. The film has been shot in Kochi and Hyderabad,...

Bibin Krishna, the director of the critically acclaimed film Twenty One Gms, is back with another film titled Brocode. The first look poster of the film was released recently and it has a very colorful and unique design with four vehicles shown on a rainbow like road.

Brocode reunites Bibin Krishna with Anoop Menon, who played the lead role in Twenty One Gms. Anoop Menon is known for his versatile roles and performances in Malayalam cinema. He has also written the screenplay and dialogues for Brocode. The film also stars Dhyan Sreenivasan and Dileesh Pothan, who are both popular actors and directors in the industry. Dhyan Sreenivasan made his debut as a director with Love Action Drama, which was a blockbuster hit. Dileesh Pothan is the director of acclaimed films like Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum.

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The music of Brocode is composed by Rahul Raj, who...

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...

Aashiq Abu, the acclaimed director of films like Mayaanadhi, Virus and 22 Female Kottayam, has announced his next project titled Rifle Club. The film will star Soubin Shahir and Dileesh Pothan in the lead roles. The film is written by Suhas-Sharfu, the duo who penned the screenplay for Varathan, a hit film by Amal Neerad. The film is Co-written by Upcoming Film Lovely director Dileesh Karunakaran.

Rifle Club Title

The music for the film will be composed by Rex Vijayan, who has collaborated with Aashiq Abu in several films like Mayaanadhi, Virus and Salt N’ Pepper.

Rifle Club Casting Call Poster

Movie announed with an casting call poster with all the names in it. Ronex Xavier and Mashar Hamsa is part of the team for the film produced by Opm Pictures. This will be the next directional venture of Aashiq abu after Neelavelicham starring Tovino Thomas.

Neelavelicham Trailer

Upcoming film...

After the success of Lucifer and Bro Daddy, Chiranjeevi is all set to star in another Malayalam remake. The megastar will reprise the role of Mammootty in the action thriller Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Harish Shankar12

Bheeshma Parvam, which released on 3 March 2022, received critical acclaim and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. The film revolves around Michael, a powerful patriarch of a wealthy family in Kochi, who faces challenges from his rebellious relatives and enemies. The film also features Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Shine Tom Chacko, Farhaan Faasil, Nadhiya Moidu, Dileesh Pothan, Jinu Joseph, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Harish Uthaman, Lena, Shebin Benson, Anagha, Nedumudi Venu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Sudev Nair in pivotal roles34

Bheeshma Parvam Teaser

The Telugu remake will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers, who have previously bankrolled films like Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage, Rangasthalam and Uppena5 The production house announced the project...

Mammootty, the megastar of Malayalam cinema, has two exciting projects lined up for his fans. One is Kannur Squad, a cop thriller directed by Roby Varghese Raj, and the other is Abraham Ozler, a medical thriller starring Jayaram in the lead role. Both the movies are expected to release soon and have generated a lot of buzz among the audience.

Kannur Squad is Mammootty’s fourth production venture under his banner Mammootty Kampany. The movie is written by Muhammad Shafi and Rony David Raj, and has music by Sushin Shyam. The movie revolves around a squad of police officers who specialize in catching culprits. Mammootty plays an Asi in the movie, and his first look poster was released on February 26, 20231. The movie also features actors like Arjun Ashokan, Jagadheesh, Dileesh Pothan, Anaswara Rajan, and Senthil Krishna in significant roles. The movie is touted to be the first game thriller in...

EntertainmentFrom ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’ to ‘Soorarai Pottru’ and her more recent work, Aparna Balamurali appears to widen her range as an actor with every passing film.Aparna / InstagramActing alongside Fahadh Faasil in one of his most celebrated movies, Aparna Balamurali made quite a mark with Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), director Dileesh Pothan's debut. This was not Aparna's first movie, however, just the one that brought her recognition. In the next few years, she would go on to gain a lot of appreciation, especially for her Tamil film with Suriya, Soorarai Pottru (2020), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Female Actor. Aparna has already had three Malayalam releases this year, including 2018 and Dhoomam. She will also be seen in an upcoming film Padmini with Kunchacko Boban, and appears to be widening her range as an actor with every passing film. Here are a few notable performances from her decade-long career.

ListicleHeadlined by stars like Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil, these films challenge how Dalit and Adivasi lives have so far been represented in cinema from the southern states.Cinema from the southern states have seen a wave of anti-caste films that challenge how caste is represented on our screens. Kollywood in particular has seen many such movies in recent years, with several helmed by Dalit directors such as Pa Ranjith and Mari Selvaraj among others. The success of these films in both box office takings and wide-spread popularity among audiences and critics alike have certainly created a trend of anti-caste movies. These films have banked on some of the biggest stars in their respective industries like Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil to draw in movie-goers, while simultaneously challenging how Dalit and Adivasi lives have been represented so far. Here’s a list of films in Telugu,...

Bhavana Studios, the production house founded by actor Fahadh Faasil, director Dileesh Pothan and writer Syam Pushkaran, has conducted the pooja of its fifth film today. The film, which is yet to be titled, will be directed by Gireesh Ad, who made his mark with the hit films Thaneer Mathan Dhinangal and Super Sharanya. The film will star Mamitha Baiju and Naslen in the lead roles, along with a supporting cast of seasoned actors.

The film was announced on July 4, 2023 by Dileesh Pothan on his social media account. He wrote, “Girish Ad, known for helming Thanneer Mathan Dinangal and Super Sharanya, will be directing the fifth film to be produced by me, Shyam and Fahadh under the banner of Bhavana Studios. Naslen and Mamitha Baiju will play the lead roles in the film and the shooting will begin this month. We look forward to your cooperation so far. Thanks.” He...

ObituaryThe actor was known for his roles in movies like ‘Maheshinte Prathikaram’, ‘Minnal Murali’ and ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey’.Courtesy - Manoj Varghese / FacebookMalayalam actor Harish Pengan passed away at a hospital in Kerala’s Kochi on Tuesday, May 30. He was reportedly suffering from a liver-related illness. The actor, who was known for his roles in movies like Maheshinte Prathikaram, Jan.E.Man, and Minnal Murali, was hospitalised following a stomach ache at the beginning of May. He was then diagnosed with a liver disease and needed a transplant, for which his twin sister Sreeja was willing to donate. At the time, his friends in the film industry shared the news about his treatment and the money required for it. Among them was the director of Maheshinte Prathikaram, Dileesh Pothan, who wrote that he had visited Harish in the ICU. Writing that his friend was infected with pneumonia and fighting for his life,...

OTTDirected by Saheed Arafath, the crime drama is produced by National Award-winning actor Fahadh Faasil along with Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran.FilePhoto Malayalam movie Thankam, starring Biju Menon and Vineeth Srinivasan, will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video from February 20, the streamer announced on Saturday. Directed by Saheed Arafath, the crime drama is produced by National Award-winning actor Fahadh Faasil along with Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran. It was released in theatres in January. The movie also features Vineeth Thattil David, Aparna Balamurali, and Girish Kulkarni in pivotal roles. Syam Pushkaran has penned the script. Thankam revolves around three friends Muthu (Biju Menon), Kannan (Vineeth Sreenivasan), and Bijoy (Vineeth David), who are involved in the gold trade in Thrissur, the gold capital of India. "Trouble starts when the trio heads out to Tamil Nadu for a business-cum-pleasure trip. However, their plans go awry when a murder case...

ReviewThe film, written by Udaykrishna and directed by Unnikrishnan B, is about a vigilante cop who is the self-appointed guardian of all women.Screengrab/YoutubeAs B Unnikrishnan’s action thriller Christopher drew to an end, I was half worried that goondas would spring from under the seats and bash my head in. After all, I am a female audience member and I had just spent 2 hours and 30 minutes of my time watching a film where every woman character of prominence is either assaulted, raped or murdered. Only one lady police officer is allowed to survive till the end of the film, and that’s because someone has to admiringly take notes on Christopher’s unconventional policing methods. The film, written by Udaykrishna, is about a vigilante cop who has appointed himself as the guardian of all women. Mammootty plays Christopher with a stoic air – whether Unnikrishnan directed him to do...

ReviewThankam takes off without noise, unexpectedly seeps into mystery, takes you on a round trip across Indian cities, and leaves you with more questions than emotions.CrisImages, like they were caught on a still camera, stick to your head long after Thankam is over. Click: Vineeth Sreenivasan in a car with that perpetual smile of his, a face that his co-star in the film Biju Menon says no one can say no to. Like most movies written by Syam Pushkaran, characters just walk into the screen and behave like you have always known them, not bothering to introduce themselves by way of dialogue or song. For a change, there is a title song, quite a devotional one, reminding you of the ‘Pavanarachezhuthunnu’ song that Vietnam Colony (a 90s Mohanlal film) begins with. Thankam takes off without noise, unexpectedly seeps into mystery, takes you on a round trip across Indian cities,...

The theatrical trailer of Malayalam movie ‘Thankam’ was released on Tuesday by acclaimed actor Fahadh Faasil, who is also producer of the film. Faasil, who was recently seen in ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ and ‘Vikram’, released the trailer on his Facebook page, wishing the team success.

‘Thankan’ is directed by Saheed Arafath with a star cast featuring Biju Menon, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Balamurali, Gireesh Kulkarni, and a number of Marathi, Hindi and Tamil actors.

Bhavana Studios, the makers of ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ and ‘Joji’, partnered by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran, is all set to release the upcoming crime drama worldwide on January 26.

‘Thankam’ has been penned by national-award winning Syam Pushkaran, who had earlier scripted the much-acclaimed ‘Maheshinte Prathikaram’, ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ and ‘Joji’.

The movie marks the debut of Gireesh Kulkarni in a south Indian movie. The trailer shows Gireesh playing a Maharashtra police officer, who along with his...

MollywoodMalayalam cinema showcased some great films and exceptional performances this year. Here is Tnm’s pick of the best Malayalam movies of 2022.CrisYear 2022 was in some ways a comeback year for new films, which could once again be released in theatres after the rules of physical distancing brought in by the Covid-19 pandemic faded away. The piled-up movies of previous years were released one by one, and new ones were made. Original stories were told and actors took on unconventional roles. Here is Tnm’s pick of the best Malayalam movies of the year. Bhoothakaalam -- Bhoothakaalam was not a typical horror film although it could send shivers down your spine for several long minutes. But at its centre is the theme of a mother-son relationship going through a rough patch. The horrors of the house in fact appear to help bring them together. Revathy, after a long time, had...

ReviewShaji Kailas’s Prithviraj starrer doesn’t work as a mass-action film because it doesn’t have enough originality. Sowmya RajendranFacebook/Prithviraj SukumaranKAAPA stands for the Kerala Anti-social Activities Prevention Act, and Shaji Kailas’s action thriller Kaapa (written by Gr Indugopan based on his novel Shangumukhi) is about a person who unexpectedly finds herself on the goondas list. This seems like a fresh idea, but unfortunately, the film plays out like a pale imitation of many, many gangster sagas that we have seen over the years. Prithiviraj wears the mantle of alpha gangster Kotta Madhu, with veteran actor Jagadish playing his chief henchman. Madhu is Superman in general, but there is a past with which he is yet to make peace. Prameela (Aparna Balamurali) is his fiery wife who can make him bend to her will. There is another couple – Anand (Asif Ali) and Binu (Anna Ben) – whose lives intersect with theirs,...

MollywoodWe list some, sadly rather few in number, well-written women characters in grey in Malayalam cinema who stuck to their guns till the end.Neelima MenonBindu Panicker as Seetha in RorschachKanchana’s eyes darken with desire as she stares at her sister-in-law’s karimani (black beads) chain. She hungrily tugs at the chain, describing its artistry at length to her awkward sister-in-law. When she is gifted a sari by her sister-in-law, she is torn between greed and jealousy, eventually succumbing to the latter emotion. Kanchana is an ordinary homemaker with lofty ambitions for material things, which her husband isn’t able to fulfil. At a time when the leading women in cinema were always divided into binaries, i.e., good or bad, Kanchana in Sathyan Anthikad’s Thalayanamanthram (1990) is a startling revelation. At least to begin with, more so because of the sublime nuances actor Urvashi lends to Kanchana. What...

The poster of ‘Christopher’ directed by B Unnikrishnan and starring Mammootty as the titular character is out. In the poster, Mammootty could be seen in the role of a police officer with the caption, “For Him, Justice is an Obsession…”

The tag line of the film is ‘Biography of a Vigilant Cop’.

The film is produced by Rd Illuminations. Udayakrishna, who has scripted many hits, has written the film which also has three leading ladies in Sneha, Amala Paul and Aishwarya Lakshmi.

Another highlight of the movie is south Indian actor Vinay Rai playing an important role. Shine Tom Chacko, Dileesh Pothan, Siddique, Jinu Abraham, Vneeta Koshi, Vasanthi, and thirty-five newcomers are playing various characters in the film. The shooting is in progress in Ernakulam, Pooyamkutty and Vandiperiyar.

The cinematography is by Faiz Siddique, who directed ‘Operation Jawa’ in the past, and the music is being composed by Justin Varghese.

CinemaRanging from a devoted single father carrying the hateful weight of caste superiority to a supervillain who has loved and lost, here are some male characters of Malayalam cinema who have enthralled us since 2020.Neelima MenonMammootty in PuzhuHaving picked some of Malayalam cinema’s most intriguing female characters since 2018, we now dwell on some fascinating male characters who have enthralled us since 2020. The lineup is long, ranging from a devoted single father carrying the hateful weight of caste superiority to a supervillain who has loved and lost, but we have filtered them to nine. Here are our picks. Kuttan (Puzhu) In reality, he is a nameless character, addressed as Oppe, Kuttan, or Achan by those close to him. Dressed nattily in well-pressed checked cotton shirts and trousers, Kuttan lives in a suburban apartment with his only adolescent son. Initially, nothing really gives him away. A former police officer, he is a devoted single father,...

MollywoodKerala State Chalachitra Academy announced on August 2 that a new date for the ceremony will be announced soon. Tnm StaffFacebook/ Biju Menon, Joju George, RevathyThe distribution ceremony of the Kerala State Film Awards, which was scheduled to take place on August 3, has been postponed in view of the heavy rainfall in the state. A new date is yet to be announced. The ceremony was set to take place at Thiruvananthapuram’s Nidhagandhi auditorium. Sharing the announcement on social media, Kerala State Chalachitra Academy said in a post on Tuesday, August 2, “Due to red alert issued in several districts, including Thiruvananthapuram because of extremely heavy rainfall, Kerala’s Culture Minister Vn Vasavan announced that the Kerala state award function distribution function meant to be held tomorrow is postponed. The new date will be announced later.” The winners of the awards were announced in May this year. Actor Revathy bagged her first...

Mollywood‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ is helmed by ‘Churuli’ fame director Lijo Jose Pellissery. Tnm StaffTwitter/ MammoottyThe teaser of director Lijo Jose Pellissery’s upcoming film, Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, which stars Mammootty in the lead, was unveiled on Sunday, July 10. In the teaser, we see Mammootty’s character lip-syncing to Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan’s popular dialogue from the 1973 film, Gauravam. We see two types of lights - red and green - visible in the setting, dividing the frame in two halves, and Mammootty plays characters appearing in both halves. Mammootty’s character shifts from one side to the other as he acts out the sequence from Gauravam, a Tamil legal drama which had Tamil actor Sivaji in a dual role as a barrister, and his nephew, an amateur lawyer, both of whom fight the same case. Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam roughly translates to ‘an afternoon nap’. The first teaser unveiled by...

Film awards‘Aavasavyuham’, which tells the story of an environmental disaster, won the best film award, while Dileesh Pothan won best director for ‘Joji’. ‘Minnal Murali’, ‘Churuli’ and ‘Hridayam’ have also won multiple awards.Tnm StaffBiju Menon, Revathi and Joju GeorgeHushing stereotypes, middle-aged mothers and elderly fathers prove that they can lead great stories in films and walk quietly away with the accolades. Revathi, who has contributed many great characters to Malayalam cinema, has won the Best Actor (Female) award at the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards for playing a mother character so strikingly well in the horror flick Bhoothakaalam. Biju Menon, a 50 something actor who played a mysterious man in his 70s — a seemingly harmless doting father — in Aarkariyam has won the Best Actor (Male) award, along with Joju George, an actor who has been consistently delivering meticulous performances. This time, Joju has bagged the award for four different...

MollywoodThe film, bankrolled by the actor’s home production banner MammoottyKampany, is his second production venture.Tnm StaffMammootty/ FacebookThe first look poster of actor Mammootty’s second production venture Rorschach was unveiled on May 2. It is bankrolled under the banner of MammoottyKampany and helmed by director Nisam Basheer. The film will star actor Mammootty in the lead. With Mammootty’s face covered in a gunny sack, the first look poster sets the tone for an intriguing actioner or thriller. Meanwhile, the trailer of actor Mammootty’s next, Puzhu, was unveiled on May 1. Mammootty appears to play the disciplinarian father to a little boy, who looks visibly scared of him. Puzhu is helmed by debutante filmmaker Ratheena Pt. The film, releasing online on the Ott platform SonyLIV, will stream in five languages - Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. It is bankrolled by S George and scripted by Harshad, Sharfu and Suhas.

Mollywood‘Cbi 5 The Brain’ is the fifth film in the ‘Cbi’ franchise which began in the year 1988.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube The release of actor Mammootty’s long-awaited film Cbi 5 was announced on Monday, April 18. The film is set to hit the big screens on May 1. Sharing a new poster from the film, actor Mammootty wrote: “.@CBI5TheBrain Releasing Worldwide on May 1 , 2022.” Malayalam film Cbi 5 The Brain is the fifth film in the Cbi franchise which began in the year 1988. The first film in the franchise was Oru Cbi Diary Kurippu. It was followed by Jagratha, and Sethurama Iyer Cbi. The third installment released in 2004, while the fourth one titled Nerariyan Cbi released in theatres in 2005. Helmed by K Madhu, the ensemble cast also includes Renji Panicker, Sai Kumar, Jagathy Sreekumar, Soubin Shahir, Mukesh, Ramesh Pisharadi, Anoop Menon and Dileesh Pothen. Mammootty will be seen as Sethurama Iyer. The teaser,...

Mollywood ‘Cbi 5 The Brain’ is the fifth film in the franchise, which began in 1988.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of Mollywood actor Mammmootty’s upcoming film Cbi 5 The Brain was unveiled on Wednesday, April 6. It will mark Mammmootty’s return as Sethurama Iyer, who is an officer with Cbi. The video hints that Sethurama Iyer (Mammootty) will be investigating the deaths of Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Sanjay Gandhi in the film. Helmed by K Madhu, the cast also stars Renji Panicker, Sai Kumar, Jagathy Sreekumar, Soubin Shahir, Mukesh, Ramesh Pisharadi, Anoop Menon and Dileesh Pothen. Cbi 5 The Brain is the fifth film in the Cbi franchise which began in the year 1988. The first film in the franchise was Oru Cbi Diary Kurippu. It was followed by Jagratha, and Sethurama Iyer Cbi. The third instalment released in 2004, while the fourth one titled Nerariyan Cbi released in theatres in 2005. Cbi 5 is also...

MollywoodTwo other recently released Malayalam films ‘Pada’ and ‘Veyil’ will also be streaming on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video shortly.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe makers of Tovino Thomas’s recently-released Malayalam film Naradan announced on March 29 that the film will be streaming on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video from April 8. Sharing the announcement, Amazon Prime Video shared a poster on Tuesday, March 29 and wrote, “Watch Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben, in Aashiq Abu’s Naradan.” The film hit the big screens on March 3. Directed by Aashiq Abu, the film features Tovino Thomas, Anna Ben, Sharafudheen, and Vijayaraghavan in main roles. Naradan is the dramatic journey of Chandraprakash, a journalist working at News Malayalam. He is a talk show host and television news anchor with a huge audience appeal. He is under pressure to do stories that will increase the channel's rating from his editors and bosses. When a fellow journalist,...

MollywoodHelmed by director Amal Neerad, ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ hit the big screens on March 3.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeDirector Amal Neerad's long-awaited Malayalam action entertainer Bheeshma Parvam featuring superstar Mammootty in the lead, released in theatres on March 3. Following its release, the makers of the film had announced earlier this month that the film will be releasing on Over-the-Top (Ott) platform Disney Plus Hotstar. They took to social media on Sunday, March 27, to announce that the film will be streaming from April 1. The film, written by Amal Neerad and Devadath Shaji, has music by Sushin Shyam and cinematography by Anend C Chandran. Mammootty plays a character called Michael in this revenge drama, which has garnered huge expectations since it was announced. Apart from Mammootty, the ensemble cast also includes actors Anasuya Bharadwaj, Tabu, Anjali, Shine Tom Chacko, Jinu Joseph, Dileesh Pothan, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Farhaan Faasil, Nedumudi Venu, Sudev Nair, Lena, Srindaa,...

Cinema‘Pada’ is based on a real life incident that took place in 1996 Kerala, when four activists held a District Collector hostage to protest the Adivasi Land Act Amendment passed by the Left government.Sowmya RajendranScreengrabPada, a Malayalam film directed by Kamal Km, is centred on an unusual hostage drama based on real events. On October 4, 1996, Wr Reddy, then Palakkad District Collector, was held hostage in his own office by four Adivasi rights activists who waved explosives and a gun at the crowd. Their demand? The withdrawal of the amendment to the Adivasi Land Act 1975 that was passed by Ek Nayanar’s Left Democratic Front (Ldf) government that year. Many tribal people saw the amendment as the government cheating them of their rights. The two-hour thriller has Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Dileesh Pothan and Joju George in the lead. The film, which has won critical acclaim, is among the few Malayalam...

ReviewThe film, directed by Kamal Km and based on real events, features Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George and Dileesh Pothan in the lead.CrisScreenshot from 'Pada'Building tension moment by moment and then maintaining it for two whole hours of a movie has to be an art. In Pada, Kamal Km’s new film, there is at first the suspense of not knowing what’s happening, then the happening itself, and then the anxiety of how it will end. Going against the usual long disclaimers of distancing itself from any real incident, the film starts off by saying it is based on true events. Actors Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George and Dileesh Pothan appear from four different corners and barely let you breathe, as a very important story about Adivasi rights gets told. If by retelling the incident more than 25 years later, Kamal – the film’s writer and director – meant to...

Tollywood‘Agent’ also stars Akhil Akkineni, who is Naga Chaitanya’s brother, and debutante Sakshi Vaidya in the lead.IANSTwitter/ Ak EntertainmentsMollywood star Mammootty has joined Akhil Akkineni upcoming action movie, Agent. The makers unveiled the first-look poster featuring the actor earlier on Monday, March 8. In it, Mammootty is seen as an army officer, and the makers captioned the poster as ‘The Devil Ruthless Savior’. Sharing the announcement with fans, Ak Entertainments, the production banner bankrolling the film wrote: “A Stalwart of Indian Cinema who paved his own path with Discipline & Dedication.Megastar @mammukkaJoins the shoot of #Agent. Can’t wait to witness the magic on sets.” Agent marks the first-time collaboration of Akhil Akkineni and director Surender Reddy. The film's poster, which was released earlier, showed Akhil with a six-pack and a tattoo of a ram on his back. Akhil, who is the brother of Tollywood star Naga Chaitanya,...

ReviewIs it glorifying violence? 100%. What part of the story is original? 0%. But the whole thing is staged in such an entertaining way that I was simply having a good time with my popcorn. Sowmya RajendranBheeshma ParvamYet another tribute to The Godfather. Don’t we have enough of those already? If you’d asked me this question before I stepped in to watch Bheeshma Parvam, I would have said yes. Stop with the gangster storylines, the unnecessary glorification of violence, and the celebration of toxic masculinity already. But having watched the film, I have to confess that I’m grinning ear-to-ear, and would completely enjoy a sequel if it was ever made. Directed by Amal Neerad, known for his extravagant slow motion shots and stylised violence, Bheeshma Parvam also takes generous inspiration from the Mahabharata. Mammootty plays Michael (a direct nod to The Godfather), the youngest son of a powerful gangster...

CinemaWe bring to you a list of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films that are releasing in both theatres and Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms in March.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Amal Neerad, Rrr Romantic comedies, family dramas and gangster flicks; A number of south Indian films are slated to release in the month of March. With hybrid mode of releases becoming the new normal, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films are releasing both in Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms and theatres in the month of March. The release of several of these films has been postponed in view of the pandemic. Here’s a list of upcoming films: Naradan: Director Aashiq Abu’s eagerly awaited Malayalam film featuring Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben in the lead will hit the big screens on March 3. With music by Sekhar Menon and cinematography by Jaffer Zadique, the film revolves around Malayalam broadcast journalism. The theatrical release of...

Mollywood'Bheeshma Parvam' is helmed by director Amal Neerad and also stars Tabu, Soubin Shahir, Nadhiya and Shine Tom Chacko, apart from Mammootty.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of director Amal Neerad's much-awaited Malayalam action entertainer Bheeshma Parvam, featuring Mollywood star Mammootty in the lead, was unveiled on Wednesday, February 23. The trailer features Mammootty in a gangster-like avatar. The video hints at an intense action drama. Sources told Ians that the film has been censored with a U/A certificate and has a run time of 144 minutes. The film, written by Amal Neerad and Devadath Shaji, has music by Sushin Shyam and cinematography by Anend C Chandran. Mammootty plays a character called Michael in this revenge drama, and fans have high expectations of the film. Apart from Mammootty, Bheeshma Parvam also has a stellar cast including Anasuya Bharadwaj, Tabu, Anjali, Shine Tom Chacko, Jinu Joseph, Dileesh Pothan, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Farhaan Faasil,...

MollywoodA political thriller that revolves around Malayalam broadcast journalism, ‘Naradan’ is helmed by filmmaker Aashiq Abu.IANSScreengrab/ YouTubeDirector Aashiq Abu’s eagerly awaited Malayalam film Naradan featuring Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben in the lead will now hit screens worldwide on March 3. The director took to Instagram to make the announcement. A political thriller that revolves around Malayalam broadcast journalism, the film has music by Sekhar Menon and cinematography by Jaffer Zadique. Originally scheduled to be released in April 2021, the film was postponed due to the second Covid-19 wave. The team then decided to release the film this year on January 27. However, that too did not happen due to the surge in Covid-19 infections and complications caused by the Omicron variant. Now the makers have announced that the film will release on March 3. Aashiq Abu and Tovino have earlier teamed up for films like Mayaanadhi and Virus, which received positive responses from audiences.

MollywoodBheeshma Parvam is helmed by director Amal Neerad and also stars Tabu, Soubin Shahir, Nadhiya and Shine Tom Chacko, apart from Mammootty.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser from Mollywood star Mammootty’s long-awaited film Bheeshma Parvam was unveiled on February 11. The teaser indicates that Mammootty is likely to play the role of a gangster or don. Corresponding to introductory shots of Mammootty entering the frame, we hear another character from the film saying, “I’ve seen the Michael (Mammootty) you guys have never seen or known of. You wouldn’t have opened your mouth had you seen that version of him,” the voice says. The teaser of Bheeshma Parvam hints at an intriguing action-drama. Bheeshma Parvam is written by director Amal Neerad and Devadath Shaji. The technical crew includes Anend C Chandran as the Director of Photography, Vivek Harshan as the editor, Sushin Shyam as the music composer and Supreme Sundar as the stunt director.

As we have mentioned many times before, and particularly in our specific list about the genre, India produces some of the best crime films nowadays. Mahesh Narayana continues the legacy with another epic in “Malik”

“Malik” is screening at International Film Festival Rotterdam

The story unfolds in non-linear fashion, starting with a rather impressive lengthy single shot scene that introduces the main character, Ali Sulaiman, the godfather of Ramadally, a small Indian coastal town where Muslims and Christians live peacefully side by side. Something is obviously amiss however, and the pilgrimage trip he is about to undertake is taking place in tension, with his politician friend, Aboobacker, his wife Roseline, and his daughter, feeling the pressure on a number of levels. Eventually he is imprisoned, and the narrative continues with a series of flashbacks that show his path from a lowly Muslim, to a smuggler, to a local leader, with his relationship with David,...

MollywoodThe movie is directed by K Madhu, and Mammootty will be reprising the role of Sethurama Iyer who is an officer with the Cbi.IANSWork on Mammootty's upcoming Malayalam film – the fifth installment in the immensely popular Cbi franchise – began with a traditional pooja in Ernakulam, Kerala, on Monday, November 29. The first part was the superhit, titled Oru Cbi Diary Kurippu. As in the case of all the earlier films from the franchise, this movie too is being directed by K Madhu and will feature Mammootty as the legendary Sethurama Iyer, an officer with the Cbi. The story of this investigative thriller, which has been tentatively titled Cbi 5, has been written by S N Swamy, who also wrote the stories of the other four films in the franchise namely, Oru Cbi Diary Kurippu, Jagratha, Sethurama Iyer Cbi and Nerariyan Cbi. Sources in the industry say that this time around, the...

On the basis of filmmakers like Lijo Jose Pelliserry, Salim Ahmed, Jeetu Joseph, Dileesh Pothan, Geethu Mohandas, and Rajiv Ravi, the state of Kerala (of which the official language is Malayalam) has produced by and large India’s best output over the last decade. If the premiere of his film Paka (River of Blood) is any hint, we may end up adding sound-designer-turned-filmmaker Nithin Lukose to that illustrious list. His first venture into directing and writing has plenty of the religious, historically rooted elements and intra-family discords Kerala’s cinema has often explored, especially in the rural areas of its state.

Paka begins with a superimposition explaining a generations-deep feud between two families who migrated to the region’s hinterlands. Said feud was borne from a dispute over a woman and has lasted for decades, ending up in the killing of several prominent members of either family and their disposal into the Johnson River.

MollywoodThe film, directed by Kamal Km, has a bevy of talented actors including Dileesh Pothan, Unnimaya Prasad, Kani Kusruti and Prakash Raj.Tnm StaffSomething is brewing. Three men are walking briskly from different directions. There is tension in the air. You expect a poorly planned crime, maybe a kidnapping mission or a bank robbery or worse an explosion. That’s the kind of scary picture the teaser of the new Malayalam film Pada presents. Three talented actors – Joju George, Vinayakan and Kunchacko Boban – play these three men we just described. The film is written and directed by Kamal Km, who once made a well-appreciated movie called ID. Kamal is not a director to stop with three great actors, he has included in his film the talented Indrans, Dileesh Pothan, Prakash Raj, Unnimaya Prasad, Shine Tom Chacko, Salim Kumar, Kani Kusruti, Sajitha Madathil, Sudheer Karamana, Tg Ravi and a whole lot of other actors.