Malayalam Movies Updates

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Mohanlal's Oppam Not In The 64th National Films Award Race.

Oppam, the Mohanlal starring suspense thriller is one of the biggest critical and commercial successes of 2016. But according to the latest reports, Oppam will not be a part of the 64th National Film Awards race.
Priyadarshan, the director of the movie has been appointed as the head of the 64th National Film Award jury. As per the close sources, the jury members are not allowed to nominate their films for the award.

So, Oppam cannot be nominated for the award, as it is directed by the jury Head Priyadarshan. However, the report has come out as a great disappointment for the Mohanlal fans, who were expecting the movie to be in the race.

Priyadarshan has been a part of the Indian film industry from the past three decades, in the Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu industries. He had won the National Film Award of 2007 for the Best Film, for his Tamil movie Kanjeevaram.

The director stated his huge excitement over heading the 64th National Film Awards jury, in the recent interview given to IANS. Priyadarshan remarked that he considers this opportunity as a huge responsibility, and will try to do his best as the jury Chairman.

Mohanlal's Oppam Not In The 64th National Films Award Race, But Why? - Filmibeat

 

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Jomonte Suviseshangal Completes 50 Days.

Dulquer Salmaan starrer Jomonte Suviseshangal, the film which released on January 19, 2017 has turned out to be a real big hit at the box office.
Today (January 19, 2017), Jomonte Suviseshangal completed its 50 days of run in theatres in Kerala. The film is still going strong in good number of theatres in Kerala.

On this special day, the lead actor of the movie, Dulquer Salmaan did send out a special message through Facebook. The actor thanked each and everyone for the love shown. He also shared the 50 day poster of Jomonte Suviseshangal in the post.

Jomonte Suviseshangal, directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, has turned out to be one of the biggest hits in the career of the director. The family-entertainer did hit the right chords with the audiences.

Reportedly, the film has crossed the 30-Crore mark at the worldwide box office and in Kerala alone, the movie has minted approximately 20 Crores.

Jomonte Suviseshangal, which had a grand opening in Kochi has crossed the 1.5 Lakh mark at the multiplexes centres.

Apart from Dulquer Salmaan, Jomonte Suviseshangal also features Mukesh, Aiswarya Rajesh, Anupama Parameswaran etc., in prominent roles.

Jomonte Suviseshangal Completes 50 Days: Dulquer Salmaan Sends Out A Message! - Filmibeat

 

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Dulquer Salmaan Is Back With A Cameo Role.

Dulquer Salmaan, the young talent of Mollywood seems to be having a special liking towards the cameo roles. Reportedly, Dulquer is making a cameo appearance once again, but this in a Tamil-Telugu bilingual project.

If the reports are to be true, the actor will be seen in a special appearance in the upcoming Tamil-Telugu movie Vaalu Jada, which features Kabali fame actress Sai Dhansika in the lead role.

The movie, which is said to be a complete entertainer, stars Sai Dhansika in the role of a sportswoman. Vaalu Jada, which is directed by Ramana, will feature Dulquer Salmaan in a short yet pivotal role.

Dulquer Salmaan had made a special cameo appearance in the recently released Midhun Manuel Thomas movie Ann Maria Kalippilaanu. His portrayal of the role of 'angel' in the movie was widely appreciated.

The actor will be next seen in a cameo appearance in the upcoming comical entertainer Parava, which marks the directorial debut of actor Soubin Shahir. He is appearing in a totally different look in the movie.

Dulquer Salmaan is currently busy with the filming of the upcoming Bejoy Nambiar movie, Solo. The actor will next join the sets of Salaam Bukhari's untitled project, in which he reportedly plays a cop.

Dulquer Salmaan Is Back With A Cameo Role! - Filmibeat

 

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Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Box Office UAE Collections: Follows The Footsteps Of Pulimurugan.

Mohanlal starrer Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol has turned out to be a big blockbuster. The film, which hit the theatres in january, did recently join the 50-Crore club, as far as worldwide collections are considered.Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol is doing a stunning business in UAE/GCC centres, as well. The film did hit the theatres in UAE on February 16, 2017.

Reportedly, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol has crossed the 10-Crore mark at the UAE box office. In fact, Mohanlal's previous release Pulimurugan had also crossed the 10-Crore mark at the UAE box office. Now, with Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, Mohanlal has two consecutive movie in the 10-Crore club.
Interestingly, Pulimurugan did cross the 10-Crore mark at the UAE box office within the first weekend itslef. Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol took 21 days to achieve the feat. The film is expected to do a good business in the coming days, as well.Meanwhile, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol is still doing a decent business in certain centres in Kerala. According to the reports, the film crossed the 30-Crore mark at the Kerala box office. The release of new movies has slightly affected the box office collections of the Mohanlal starrer.

Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Box Office UAE Collections: Follows The Footsteps Of Pulimurugan! - Filmibeat

 

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The Great Father Teaser Nears 8 Million Views.

The official teaser of The Great Father, the Mammootty starrer is one of the most-celebrated teasers of Malayalam cinema in recent times. Now, The Great Father teaser is all set to cross 8 Million views on Facebook.

Thus, it has emerged as the movie teaser with the highest ever views in the history of Malayalam movie industry. As of now, The Great Father official teaser has crossed 7.9 Million views on Facebook.

The official teaser of 1971 Beyond Borders, the Mohanlal starrer was expected to break the record set by The Great Father teaser, but failed to do so. Both the teaser were directly released on Facebook, using 'cross-posting' method.

Later, several Mollywood teasers, including 1971 Beyond Borders teaser were released using the same method in Facebook. It is the method of releasing the same video on several Facebook pages at the same time.

The Great Father, which is said to be a revenge thriller, is written and directed by newcomer Haneef Adeni. The movie is produced by Prithviraj, Santhosh Sivan Shaji Nadesan, and Arya, for the banner August Cinema.

Mammootty essays the central character David in the movie, which stars Sneha in the female lead. Arya, who is also the co-producer of the movie, essays a key role. The Great Father will hit the theatres on March 30.

WOW! The Great Father Teaser Nears 8 Million Views - Filmibeat

 

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Mohanlal's 1971 Beyond Borders To Release In Telugu Simultaneously.

Mohanlal starrer 1971 Beyond Borders, directed by Major Ravi is one of the most awaited movies of the upcoming summer. The big-budget venture has Mohanlal back in the role of Major Mahadevan.
Reportedly, the makers have zeroed in on April 7, 2017 as the release date of the movie. According to the reports, 1971 Beyond Borders will also have a Telugu dubbed version, which has been titled as 1971 Baratha Sathiradu.

Now, reports are doing the rounds that the Telugu dubbed version of the film will be releasing along with the original, on April 7 itself. If this turns out to be true, it would be for the first time that the Telugu dubbed version of a Malayalam film, will be hitting the theatres on the very same day of its release.

Mohanlal has now a huge fan base among Telugu speaking audiences, with the actor winning the fanship of the audiences with the movie Janatha Garage.

In fact, the telugu dubbed version of Pulimurugan, was also a big hit out there. Later, Kanupapa, the Telugu version of Oppam was also released in Telugu speaking regions.

1971 Beyond Borders also features Telugu actor Allu Sirish, in an important role. The film has been produced by Haneef Mohammed under the banner red Rose creations.

Mohanlal's 1971 Beyond Borders To Release In Telugu Simultaneously? - Filmibeat

 

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Kunchacko Boban's Ramante Edanthottam Gets A Release Date.

Ramante Edanthottam, the upcoming romantic comedy marks the first association of Kunchacko Boban with the talented film-maker, Ranjith Sankar. Director Ranjith officially announced the release date of Ramante Edanthottam through his Facebook page recently.

If things fall in place, the much-awaited movie will hit the theatres on May 12th, Friday. The team recently wrapped up the filming of Ramante Edanthottam and is planning to kickstart the pre-production of the movie, soon.

According to Ranjith Sankar, the team is planning to have an overseas release for the Kunchacko Boban starrer. Ramante Edanthottam will be widely distributed in Kerala and the other major Indian cities, by Central Pictures.

Kunchacko Boban is playing the role of Ram Menon aka Raman, a resort owner in the movie. Unlike the usual posh resorts, Raman's resort 'Edanthottam' has very limited facilities and is situated in an area without mobile or internet connection.

Anu Sithara is essaying the female lead in the movie. The actress is playing the role of Malini, a city-based young woman who visits Raman's Edanthottam and eventually fall in love with him, despite their contrast lifestyles.

Madhu Neelakandan handles the cinematography. Bijibal composes the music. Ramante Edanthottam, which is produced by Ranjith Sankar himself stars Aju Varghese, Ramesh Pisharady, Joju George, Muthumani, etc. in the other pivotal roles.

Kunchacko Boban's Ramante Edanthottam Gets A Release Date - Filmibeat

 

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Tovino Thomas to play a mahout in Tom Emmatty’s next.

Oru Mexican Aparatha director Tom Emmatty has apparently already planned his next movie, which will be based on a true story that happened in 1520.
The director had said in an interview that the film is based on a story about an elephant and its mahout who were sent from Kerala to the Vatican. The movie is being planned as 3D film and the director is currently in talks for roping in a producer for the movie.

Tovino Thomas, who had played the lead in Oru Mexican Aparatha, will also be part of the upcoming film, confirms the director. Meanwhile, the actor's next release is Godha and he would also soon debut in Tamil with a love story.

Oru Mexican Aparatha: Tovino Thomas to play a mahout in Tom Emmatty’s next | Malayalam Movie News - Times of India

 

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Prithviraj and Parvathy’s My Story to resume shooting in May.

Debutante director Roshni Dinaker's My Story will kick off its second schedule in May in Portugal. The team had shot in the European country last year.

While the weather conditions had forced an early return from the schedule, the team is now looking forward to going back and finishing the rest of the portions of the film, we hear. My Story, which is scripted by Shanker Ramakrishnan, also has Roger Narayan and Manoj K Jayan in supporting roles.

Both Prithviraj and Parvathy are now busy with other projects with the actor shooting for Jinu Abraham's Adam Joan. He will soon head to Scotland. Parvathy, meanwhile, is shooting for her Bollywood debut.

take off: Prithviraj and Parvathy’s My Story to resume shooting in May | Malayalam Movie News - Times of India

 

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Fahadh Faasil gears up for his first release in over a year, after Maheshinte Prathikaaram.

Fahadh Faasil hasn't had a release over a year, since the superhit Maheshinte Prathikaaram. That would change with Take Off, which will hit theatres on March 24.

The actor plays an Indian ambassador in the movie, which is directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The film also has Parvathy, Kunchacko Boban and Asif Ali and is based on the evacuation of a group of nurses from Tikrit, Iraq, during its civil war.

Fahadh, meanwhile, will have a busy year in 2017 with movies including Role Models, Anganeyaanengilum Alengilum, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum and his Tamil debut Velaikkaran, which has Sivakarthikeyan and Nayanthara in the lead.

take off: Fahadh Faasil gears up for his first release in over a year, after Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Malayalam Movie News - Times of India