If Jayaraj used ethnic elements (Kalari, Theyyam) as a device to express the insides of the tragedy, Pothan approaches the story matter-of-factly, capturing scenes from the household in a detached fashion with definite shades of an operetta.Jomon (Babu Raj), the only character the spectator is allowed to empathise with, leads one through the tragedy closing in on the Panachel family.
Fahadh Faasil-starrer Malayalam film Joji will release on April 7 on Amazon Prime Video, the streaming platform announced on Wednesday, while releasing the film’s teaser.
Actor Fahadh Faasil has teamed up once again with director Dileesh Pothan and scriptwriter Syam Pushkaran for an upcoming film titled Joji. Releasing the film’s poster on social media on Saturday, the actor said the film was inspired by William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth.
Biju Menon and Joju George shared the Best Actor award at the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards, while veteran actor Revathy won the Best Actress award for her performance in Boothakaalam.
Mammootty is collaborating with director Nissam Basheer for his next film, which went on floors in Chalakudy on Wednesday after a pooja ceremony.
Writer, the upcoming Malayalam film starring Jayasurya, will be a mystery drama featuring the actor as a constable, director Ravi Sankar tells Silverscreen India.
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Malayalam cinema did just that in 2021, producing some great films under the stringent restrictions induced by Covid-19.
With 2021 being the year India’s local cinema embraced digital platforms and learnt to thrive away from the theatrical landscape, Malayalam cinema grew manifold in terms of reach. It wasn’t just the films of major OTT powerhouses such as Fahadh Faasil or Prithviraj Sukumaran that were widely watched but also smaller films like #Home, headlined by Indrans, and The Great Indian Kitchen. The latter, interestingly, was initially rejected by several mainstream OTT platforms for its low profile. After it premiered on a new platform NeeStream, it quickly took the social media platforms by storm.
Appan, the upcoming Malayalam film starring Sunny Wayne, is a family drama with crime elements, says director Maju.
Mili, the Hindi remake of the National Award-winning Malayalam film Helen, was wrapped up recently. Starring Janhvi Kapoor in the titular role, the film is produced by Boney Kapoor and directed by Mathukutty Xavier, who also co-wrote and directed Helen.
No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, has crossed the $700 million mark in global box-office collections and stands to be one of the biggest films of the pandemic era.
No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, collected around Rs 8.5 crores in India over the weekend, stated a Box Office India report.
Actor Daniel Craig, who made his last appearance as James Bond in the recently-released 25th film of the franchise, No Time to Die, is set to return to Broadway in 2022 with Macbeth, a stage adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play of the same name.
The London world premiere of No Time to Die which will be held on Friday at the Royal Albert Hall, will see the UK royal family in attendance, including Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, as well as Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker-Bowles.
Rizabawa, the veteran Malayalam actor and dubbing artist, died on Monday in Kochi, Kerala. He was 60.
Malik, the Fahadh Faasil-starring Malayalam crime drama film, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 15, the streaming platform announced on Thursday.
The teaser the new song ‘Maaran’ from Kudukku 2025, an upcoming Malayalam film, was released on Sunday. The song is sung by Sid Sriram and composed by debutant Bhoomee.
Fahadh Faasil, the National Award-winning actor who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry, on Wednesday released a statement on his social media page about the decision to opt for a direct-to-OTT release for his upcoming film Malik.
Some of the Malayalam films that released in the theatres at the onset of the second wave of Covid-19 will stream on OTT platforms and satellite channels.
The Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) on Monday rubbished reports stating that the organisation had sought a ban on actor Fahadh Faasil due to his decision of releasing films on streaming platforms.
Fahadh Faasil, the Malayalam actor whose latest film Joji premiered on Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday, will be seen in Kamal Haasan’s upcoming Tamil film Vikram, Fahadh confirmed during an interview with Film Companion on Wednesday.
The past week saw an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases in India, with many states calling for drastic measures. While the Karnataka government implemented 50% seating occupancy in cinema halls as part of its revised guidelines, the Maharashtra government on Sunday declared a total weekend lockdown in the state till April 30. Following this announcement, the share prices of INOX Leisure and PVR dipped 8% each.
It has been a prolific week for Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil, with three of his films lined up for a release in the following month. Of the three films, two have been slated for an OTT release. While Irul will premiere on Netflix, Joji will stream on Amazon Prime Video and Malik will release in theatres.
No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, will now release on October 8, the makers announced on Friday on Twitter.
Nayanthara, the Tamil actor, has been cast as the female lead in director Alphonse Puthren’s next film, Paattu. The director took to social media to make the announcement.