Malayalam Movies Updates

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Prayaga Martin to play a riot survivor in her next...

Actress Prayaga Martin is going places.
The pretty girl whose last film in Malayalam was the hit film Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan, has now bagged another plum role in noted director P T Kunju Muhammed's upcoming movie, Viswasapoorvam Mansoor.

On her role, the Pisaasu actress says, "I play Mumtaz, a Malayali girl who comes back to her home state, Kerala, along with her mom after surviving a riot. She is an orthodox Muslim girl."
Aanandam fame Roshan Mathew plays her romantic interest in the film. "Mumtaz and her mom seek shelter in Mansoor's house and they strike a friendship, which later turns to love. The movie progresses as their bond strengthens," she adds.

The film is about a romance that happens amidst a lot of social issues prevailing in contemporary Kerala. "It talks about the current political scenario, terrorism and so on. I am also glad to be part of a P T Kunju Muhammed movie. Like his previous films, Magrib and Garshom, this is also going to be an eye-opener," she says.
The film will go on floors by the end of February. Apart from Prayaga and Roshan, the film has Gautami, Shweta Menon, Leona Lishoy and Renji Panicker playing pivotal roles.

Prayaga Martin to play a riot survivor in her next - Times of India

 

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Nivin Pauly In Martin Prakkat's Next...

Nivin Pauly, the young crowd puller is reportedly all set to join hands with photographer turned film-maker Martin Prakkat. If the reports are to be believed, Nivin will essay the lead role in Martin's next directorial venture.Earlier, it was reported that the director is planning to collaborate with Dulquer Salmaan, the lead actor of his last outing Charlie, once again. But as per the latest updates, the Dulquer project will not go on floors anytime soon.Instead, Martin Prakkat is said to be planning to join hands with Nivin Pauly, for a feel good entertainer. But, the actor and director have not reacted to the reports yet. The team is expected to make an official confirmation, soon.

Martin Prakkat, who is a well-known photographer, made his directorial debut with 2010-released Mammootty movie Best Actor. His second directorial venture was ABCD, which had Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role.The director rose to fame with his third outing Charlie, which featured Dulquer in the title role. The movie, which was written by Unni R went on to become a major commercial success and won several popular awards.Nivin Pauly, on the other hand, is currently filming for his upcoming project Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela, which is directed by Premam fame Althaf. The actor's next release will be the Sidhartha Siva project, Sakhavu.

Nivin Pauly In Martin Prakkat's Next? - Filmibeat

 

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Biju Menon Joins Hands With A Debut Film-maker Once Again...

Biju Menon had an average 2016 with some of his films clicking at the box office. The year 2017 holds some good prospects for the actor with some exciting projects in his kitty.The actor will be seen teaming up with a debutant director, once again. Biju Menon has been roped in to play the lead role in Pramod Mohan's debut directorial venture that has been titled as Orayiram Kinakkalal. Director Pramod Mohan did make a mark of his own with the popular serial Chumm-Just Fun.

Reportedly, Biju Menon would be seen as Sriram, a family man who is a UK returnee in this upcoming venture, which will be in the lines of a comedy movie with some thrilling elements, as well. Actress Sharu Varghese has been roped in to play the leading lady in the movie.

According to the reports, the film will be a tribute to Siddique Lal's directorial venture Ramji Rao Speaking and the team has titled the movie as Orayiram Kinakkalal as a mark of that.The movie is expected to go on by mid-2017. Meanwhile, Biju Menon has two big projects to complete. First one is Rakshadhikari Baiju, directed by scenarist Ranjan Pramod. The other one is Lakshyam, which also features Indrajith in the lead role.

Biju Menon Joins Hands With A Debut Film-maker Once Again! - Filmibeat

 

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Kukku Surendran's horror thriller; produced by Sangeeth Sivan...

Sangeeth Sivan, who has delivered hit movies like 'Yodha', 'Nirnayam', and 'Gandharvam' is making a comeback to Malayalam as a producer.

The new project is a horror thriller directed by Kukku Surendran. Sangeeth Sivan said that horror thrillers are not much explored in Malayalam and that he was waiting for the right one

Manoj Pillai is the cinematographer and Rahul Raj is the music director. The film will mostly feature new faces.

Kukku Surendran has earlier directed movies like 'Oral', 'Race', 'Veeralippattu'.

Kukku Surendran's horror thriller; produced by Sangeeth Sivan

 

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Vijay Babu-Sandra Thomas Fallout Ends On A Peaceful Note...

The infamous fallout between Vijay Babu and Sandra Thomas, the once close friends and the co-owners of Friday Film House, has finally ended on a peaceful note. Sandra revealed the news through her Facebook page, recently.According to Sandra, a minor quarrel which happened between two close friends was blown out of proportion due to the intervention of a few 'toxic' people who disguised themselves as honest and helpful friends.The actress-producer, who revealed that everything has been sorted out between her and Vijay Babu, also stated that nothing can exhaust her emotionally. She also remarked that nothing can break a true friendship.

However, Vijay Babu has not reacted about Sandra Thomas's latest Facebook post, yet. Earlier, the actor-producer had alleged that his most trusted business partner and her husband are trying to frame him for his property.As per the sources close to Friday Film House, Vijay Babu and Sandra Thomas are now planning to end their partnership. Even though the fallout has ended on a peaceful note, the duo doesn't want to continue their business partnership.Meanwhile, John Varghese, the director of Adi Kapyare Koottamani has filed a case against Vijay Babu and Sandra Thomas, for bagging the remake rights of the movie by fabricating the original contract.

Vijay Babu-Sandra Thomas Fallout Ends On A Peaceful Note! - Filmibeat

 

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Mohanlal-Jackie Chan Movie Is Still On Cards...

Mohanlal, the complete actor of M'town was supposed to join hands with the global star Jackie Chan, for an action film titled Nair San. But sadly, later it was revealed that the project has been shelved.
But as per the latest updates, the makers now want to revive the project and are trying to convince Mohanlal for the same. If things fall in place, Nair San might get revived soon.

The makers dropped the project, stating that Mohanlal is not a huge star in the global market. But now, they are reconsidering their decision considering the current box office hold of the actor.

Mohanlal has proved that he the biggest star of the Malayalam movie industry and South India, with the grand success of his recent Malayalam movie Pulimurugan and Telugu flick Janatha Garage.

He is undoubtedly one of the most bankable actors of the Indian film industry. If Nair San happens, Mohanlal will surely be able to establish himself as one of the leading stars in the global level.

Nair San, which is said to be a period film set in the pre-independence era, revolves around a Malayali soldier who inspires a Japanese freedom fighter to fight against the British colonial rule.

WOW! Mohanlal-Jackie Chan Movie Is Still On Cards - Filmibeat

 

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Bhairavaa won't be given to Federation's theatres...

The tussle between the producers and exhibitors seems to be getting murkier in Mollywood. For the past few weeks, no new Malayalam film had been released in theatres here, the sole exception being Dr Biju's Kaadu Pookkunna Neram. The theatres under the warring association - Kerala Film Exhibitor's Federation under Liberty Basheer, has now been denied even films from outside Kerala, the prime one being Vijay starrer Bhairavaa. It is being reported that the Federation was banking on other language films to amp up the revenue, and prove that they can survive without Malayalam films. However, it doesn't look like that will happen, as the producers have clamped down on all films coming their way.

Bhairavaa: Bhairavaa won't be given to Federation's theatres - Times of India

 

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I sold the script of Oru Mexican Aparatha: Jude Anthany...

Tovino Thomas'' Oru Mexican Aparatha is one of the most anticipated movies in Mollywood this year but one thing that has had the fans curious was why Jude Anthany Joseph's name has been from its posters despite being featured in the movie's first promo.
Jude took to his social networking page to clear this. "It was a script I wrote before Om Shanti Oshaana. When I was in need of money, I posted on social networking page that there was a script for sale. Tom happily brought it from me after he saw the post. He had made changes in the script. The current script doesn't even a single line written by me. So, the producer, Tom and I decided it was best we give Tom the credit for screenplay. My only contribution is the name - Oru Mexican Aparatha."

The movie has apparently wrapped up filming. It also stars Gayathri Suresh, Neeraj Madhav and Roopesh Peethambaran.

Tovino Thomas: I sold the script of Oru Mexican Aparatha: Jude Anthany - Times of India

 

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The first look of 'Achayans' is out...

The first look of Kannan Thamarakkulam's film 'Achayans' is out, and it looks every bit gripping. The first look has actress Amala Paul in a bike rider's get-up, and she looks totally stunning in it. Her character Reetha sets out on a road trip with one of her friends in the film.
'Achayans' has a star cast that includes Unni Mukundan, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Adil Ibrahim and Sanju Sivaram, playing prominent roles

The first look of Achayans is out! - Times of India

 

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Malayalam Movies Will Be Released Soon...

Here is a highly exciting news for the Malayalam movie audiences. All the much-awaited Malayalam movies, including Ezra, Jomonte Suvisheshangal, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, and Fukri will get released from January 2nd week.
The producers association representatives confirmed the news in the recently held press meet. The association has decided to release the movies in all the theatres, which are not a part of the Exhibitors Federation.

So, the Christmas special movies will be released in all the multiplexes, theatres which come under the Cine Exhibitors Association, and Government theatres. The authorities are planning to release only one movie per week.

The first release will be the Vineeth starrer Kamboji, which will hit the theatres on January 12. Ezra, the Prithviraj starring horror thriller, which is directed by newcomer Jay K, is slated to be released on January 19, Thursday.

As per the reports, the other Christmas special movies, including Mohanlal's Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, Dulquer Salmaan's Jomonte Suvisheshangal, and Jayasurya's Fukri will be released in the following weeks.

The representatives of Producers Association and Exhibitors Federation are reportedly planning another meeting on January 10, in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. We really hope that the issue will settle down very soon.

FINALLY! Malayalam Movies Will Be Released Soon - Filmibeat