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Mohanlal’s 1971 Beyond Borders Starts Rolling...!

1971 Beyond Borders has been in the news since its announcement. The film, which would be directed by Major Ravi has Mohanlal in the lead role and is based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war.Reportedly, the shoot of the film has commenced in regions in Rajasthan. Huge sets have been erected to shoot the war sequences which would be shown in the film. This film, is yet another big budget venture featuring Mohanlal in the lead role.


The actor would be seen reprising the role of Major Mahadevan. The character was previously seen in the films Keerthichakra, Kurukshethra and Kandahar. Reportedly, the film would be set in two different time periods and Mohanlal would be seen in dual roles.

The shoot of the film would be held in various schedules and the first schedule is expected to be of 25 days long. Mohanlal has join the sets of the film. Apart from Rajasthan, the film would also be shot in locations like Punjab, Uganda etc.Telugu actor Allu Sirish has been roped in to play an important role in the film. Earlier, there were reports that actor Rana Daggubati was considered for the same role. 1971 Beyond borders also features actors like Renji Panikker, Sudheer Karamana, Arunoday Singh, Saiju Kurup etc., in important roles.

Mohanlal’s 1971 Beyond Borders Starts Rolling! - Filmibeat

 

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Prithviraj's Karnan To Release In 5000 Theatres...

Karnan, the highly anticipated epic drama will start rolling in March 2017. The movie, which stars young actor Prithviraj in the title role, is written and directed by journalist-director RS Vimal.
If the reports are to be true, the team is planning to release in about 5000 theatres worldwide. According to Vimal, the movie will be released as a multi-lingual, in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and English.

The director also claims that Karnan will be the most expensive film of the Indian film industry. Reportedly, the much-awaited movie has been made with a whopping budget of 300 Crores.

Earlier, it was rumoured that Prithviraj has backed out from the film, doubting the feasibility of such a big project, in an industry like Mollywood. But, director Vimal bitterly slammed the rumours.


Karnan will feature an ensemble star cast, including the actors from Bollywood, Tamil and Telugu industries. Rumour mills suggest that some prominent stars, including Prakashraj, are already in talks for the project.

Baahubali cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar has been roped in as the director of photography. Gopi Sundar composes the songs and background score. The project is produced by Venu Kunnapally for Kavya Films.

WOW! Prithviraj's Karnan To Release In 5000 Theatres? - Filmibeat

 

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Fahadh Faasil picks another multi-starrer in Kollywood...

It seems like Fahadh Faasil is keen on being part of multi-starrers when it comes to testing waters in the Tamil film industry. After signing Mohan Raja's upcoming film that has Sivakarthikeyan and Nayanthara, the actor is in advanced discussions for his second Tamil movie that will be directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja of Aaranya Kaandam fame.
The movie will also mark the second directorial of the National Award-winning filmmaker, who had served as a script consultant for Gautham Menon's Yennai Arindhaal.
Kumararaja tells us, "Fahadh is very much interested in being part of the film. I don't want to give anything away about his character till we are ready to officially announce the movie, which will happen soon. Apart from Fahadh, Vijay Sethupathi and Samantha are also on board."
The filmmaker's Aaranya Kaandam, which released in 2011, was a gangster movie that has a cult following among the Tamil audience. Ask him if his upcoming project would also tread the same theme and the director says, "No. It's a quintessential masala movie and it will go on floors very soon."
Earlier, it was rumoured that Nivin Pauly too would be part of the project. However, it seems that with his packed schedule in Mollywood the actor has not signed the film, for which PC Sreeram will be handling the cinematography.
Meanwhile, Fahadh is currently busy shooting for Rafi's comic caper, Role Model, which has Namitha Pramod as the female lead. The campus movie revolves around friendships and the role it plays in shaping the protagonist's life.

http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/Fahadh-Faasil-picks-another-multi-starrer-in-Kollywood/articleshow/55205198.cms

 

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Leona plays an orphan who defies odds in Hadiya...

With her flawless skin and bright smile, Leona Lishoy could very well get the pretty girl roles, one might think. But guess what, Leona wishes to do only those characters where she can actually do some acting. And that is the reason why she picked up her latest film Hadiya, she says. "My character is named Khadeeja and she is an orphan. She grew up in a Yatheemkhana (Muslim orphanage) and is the most studious girl there. She secures a little job too. But she is not a bold character and is diffident when it comes to facing the world because of the thought that she has no one." Hadiya has two other main characters and all three stories develop in parallel. "The film showcases the changes that happen in their lives as time passes. Khadeeja's and their lives get connected. She is also forced to deal with a lot of struggles in her life. Being an orphan, people try to take advantage of her. Her experiences make her bold and she starts to lose her fears in dealing with people."
This would be the first time Leona is playing a Muslim character, and also starring in an emotional drama. "I wear a thattam in the film, and everything about it was new to me. But I just loved the character. This is the kind of film I like to do. Just to stand there and smile make no sense to me, and I feel fake even while doing it," says Leona. The actress is awaiting the release of her next, Kalam. She plays a bootlegger in the film which was
earlier titled Mughapa dangal.

http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Leona-plays-an-orphan-who-defies-odds-in-Hadiya/articleshow/55205050.cms

 

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Neeraj Madhav turns hero with Paippinchuvattile Pranayam...

After essaying noticeable supporting roles alongside actors such as Mohanlal, Prithviraj and Kunchacko Boban among others, dancer-actor Neeraj Madhav is now gearing up for his first lead role, in a movie titled Paippinchuvattile Pranayam. Scripted and directed by debutant Domin D'Silva, the film will be a complete joy ride, says Neeraj.
Quiz him about his character in the movie and he says, "I play the role of Govindankutty, who is popularly known as Govutty. I see a lot of me in the character. He is an ordinary person, who happens to do something extraordinary."
The film has lots of fun elements besides dance and music but there is more to it than just rib-tickling incidents, Neeraj adds. "There is an underlying socially relevant message in the story."
Domin adds more details about the kind of person Govutty is. "He is a daily wage labourer who also takes up painting work. He goes to tourist spots on weekends and is a part-time dancer. He also has a romantic side to him. Govutty will be seen sporting a mundu, beard and a moustache in the film," he adds. However, Neeraj doesn't want to reveal more about the title Paippinchuvattile Pranayam and says one must wait and watch.
Neeraj says that he wanted to do something different or unusual in his first lead role. He explains, "Though I have been getting offers for title roles, I was waiting for the right project."
Alongside the actor, four children aged between 10 and 15 will be seen playing prominent roles in the movie. The rest of the cast is yet to be finalised.

http://m.timesofindia.com/entertain...nchuvattile-Pranayam/articleshow/55243209.cms

 

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'Kolumittayi' releasing on 4th November...

'Kolumittayi' directed by debutant Arun Viswam hits theaters this Friday. National Award winner Master Gaurav Menon, 'Amar Akbar Anthony' fame Baby Meenakshi play the lead roles.
Saiju Kurup, Kalabhavan Prajod, Dinesh Prabhakar, Dr Rony, Bineesh Bastin, Sohan Seenulal, Devi Ajith, Krishnaprabha, Priyanka also include the cast.

Santhosh Anima is the cinematographer. 'Kolumittayi' is produced by Abhijith Asokan under the banner of Crayons Pictures.

The script and dialogues are written by Arun Viswam and Abhijith Asokan. The lyrics by B K Harinarayanan are tuned by Sreeraj K Sahajan.

'Kolumittayi' releasing on 4th November

 

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Swarnakaduva Movie Review...

Review: From the onset of the movie, director Jos Thomas makes it clear that the story is about a self-centred opportunist, Rini Iype Mattumel (Biju Menon), whose ultimate aim is to amass wealth – by any means necessary. Some of the protagonist’s aims are to marry after receiving the heftiest dowry and throw the biggest wedding party the Irinjalakuda town has ever witnessed.

The movie starts with Rini trying to cover up a hit-and-run case for his boss Lonappan (Innocent), who is a jewellery chain owner and a film producer. While Rini somehow manages to tie one loose end with his schemes, another unravels and ultimately it all leads to a murder. This sets off a chain of events that Rini uses to push for his ultimate goal.

The movie’s script by Babu Janardhanan and Biju Menon’s one man show are the pillars of 'Swarnakaduva'. The former has fleshed out the plot, which has elements from the socio-political scenario such as the closing of bars, jewellery smuggling and the prioritising of wealth over relationships.

As far Biju Menon is concerned, he totally owns his role as the anti-hero who has no remorse even when he verbally abuses his mother and sisters for their property, manipulates a woman to marry her or sleeps with the wife of the man, whose death he is trying to cover up. Like a chameleon, he slips into the myriad faces of Rini, the man with no moral compass. Actors such as Innocent, Ineya and Kanaran Harish do justice to their roles.

While the first half is on the sluggish side, the scriptwriter and the director does not waste time in redeeming the anti-hero in the latter half. This keeps the audience guessing as Rini keeps outsmarting his sins.

Gopi Sunder’s background score takes diminishes the effect of Biju Menon’s scenes at times while Ratheesh Vega’s songs compliment the movie’s sequences, without unnecessarily prolonging the already drawn out affair. The protagonist’s performance saves this movie from being an average fare.

Swarnakaduva Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India

 

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Dulquer Salmaan's Oru Bhayankara Kamukan: Here's An Interesting Update...

Oru Bhayankara Kamukan, the upcoming Dulquer Salmaan starring Lal Jose movie, is one of the most anticipated upcoming projects of Mollywood. The movie is scripted by the popular writer-scenarist, Unni R.
Interestingly, writer Unni recently revealed an interesting fact about Oru Bhayankara Kamukan. The writer clarified that the Dulquer Salmaan movie is not an adaptation of his short story of the same name.

It is a totally fresh subject, which has absolutely no connection with the story. The team decided to use the title of the story for the project, as they found it very interesting and appropriate for the subject.

However, it is a highly disappointing news for the readers, who were waiting to watch the cinematic version of the popular short story. The team is expected to reveal other major details of the project soon.

It is the second outing of Dulquer Salmaan with Lal Jose, after the 2014-released superhit movie Vikramadithyan. Dulquer and Unni, on the other hand, are teaming up again, after the success of Charlie.

Oru Bhayankara Kamukan is produced by Shebin Bekkar, the co-producer of Charlie. The project is expected to go on floor by the beginning of 2017. Stay locked to Filmibeat for more updates.

Dulquer Salmaan's Oru Bhayankara Kamukan: Here's An Interesting Update - Filmibeat

 

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INTERESTING! Mohanlal Evens Out Mammootty's Record...!

It seems like Mohanlal is on a record breaking spree. The actor, whose recent release Pulimurugan has turned out be an industry hit, has now almost all the box office records under his sleeves.Now, the actor has went on to equal one of the records, which was held by actor Mammootty, so far. Well, this one is not a box office record, but a record for playing a particular character in maximum number of movies.

In the upcoming film 1971 Beyond Borders, directed by Major Ravi, Mohanlal would be seen playing the character Major Mahadevan. It is for the fourth time that the actor is playing this character. Previously, he played Major Mahadevan in films like Keerthichakra, Kurukshethra and Kandahar.

Well, now Mohanlal has equalled the record of Mammootty, who has been a part of the films of CBI series. He played the character Sethuramayyar in all the four movies of the series namely, Oru CBI Diarykurippu, Jagratha, Sethuramayyar CBI and Nerariyan CBI.But, there are chancesthat Mammootty will make this record, on his name, once again. There are reports doing the rounds that the makers of CBI series are planning to make the fifth film of the series with Mammootty, once again in the role of Sethuramayyar.

INTERESTING! Mohanlal Evens Out Mammootty's Record! - Filmibeat

 

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CONFIRMED: Fahadh Faasil With Vijay Sethupathi & Samantha...

Fahadh Faasil, the super-talented young actor is all set to foray into Tamil cinema. Interestingly, Fahadh has already signed his second project in Tamil, in which he co-stars Vijay Sethupathi and Samantha.The actor has been roped in to play one of the lead roles in the upcoming multi-starrer directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, who rose to fame with the classic gangster movie Aaranya Kaandam.Earlier, it was rumoured that Fahadh Faasil and Nivin Pauly have been considered for the role in the movie. But, Thiagarajan Kumararaja recently confirmed that Fahadh has already signed the project.Reportedly, both Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi will be seen in equally important roles in the movie, which is touted to be a complete entertainer. The title and rest of the star cast will be announced soon.

Fahadh Faasil will soon make his Kollywood debut, with the upcoming movie directed by Thani Oruvan fame Mohan Raja. He is playing the antagonist in the movie, which stars Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role.The untitled project will have Nayantara in the lead role, while Sneha appears in a key role. Fahadh is expected to join the project, after completing the shooting of Rafi's upcoming movie Role Models.

CONFIRMED: Fahadh Faasil With Vijay Sethupathi & Samantha - Filmibeat