Filmmaker Jude Anthany Joseph’s critically and commercially acclaimed Malayalam film ‘2018’ which had hit the screens on May 5 is continuing its dream run at the box-office. Having received such great response from the audiences and critics all across, makers of ‘2018’ are now gearing up to release the film nationwide.
‘2018’ narrates the story of the devastating Kerala floods that occurred in 2018 when people from all walks of life came together to survive the calamity. The film effectively takes forward the message that humanity can win over adversity.
Starring Minnal Murali fame actor Tovino Thomas, Indrans, Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Asif Ali, Lal, Narain, Tanvi Ram, Sshivada, Kalaiyarasan, Aju Varghese, Siddique, Joy Mathew and Sudheesh, ‘2018’ will have a massive pan-India release on Friday May 26th this week in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages, further taking the box-office by storm. As per insiders, the Hindi version of the...
‘2018’ narrates the story of the devastating Kerala floods that occurred in 2018 when people from all walks of life came together to survive the calamity. The film effectively takes forward the message that humanity can win over adversity.
Starring Minnal Murali fame actor Tovino Thomas, Indrans, Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Asif Ali, Lal, Narain, Tanvi Ram, Sshivada, Kalaiyarasan, Aju Varghese, Siddique, Joy Mathew and Sudheesh, ‘2018’ will have a massive pan-India release on Friday May 26th this week in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages, further taking the box-office by storm. As per insiders, the Hindi version of the...
- 5/23/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Jude Anthany Joseph’s critically and commercially acclaimed Malayalam-language film “2018,” which released on May 5, will bow pan India on May 26 in the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.
The Hindi-language version of the film will be released via E4 Entertainment.
“2018” narrates the story of the devastating Kerala floods that occurred in 2018 when people from all walks of life came together to survive the calamity. The film aims to convey the message that humanity can win over adversity. It stars Netflix’s “Minnal Murali” lead Tovino Thomas alongside Indrans, Kunchacko Boban (Netflix’s “Ariyippu”), Aparna Balamurali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Asif Ali, Lal, Narain, Tanvi Ram, Sshivada, Kalaiyarasan, Aju Varghese, Siddique, Joy Mathew and Sudheesh. It released in its home state Kerala and in a few neighbouring states and has earned more than $16 million theatrically so far, including U.S. and U.K. box office.
Joseph said: “We are so delighted...
The Hindi-language version of the film will be released via E4 Entertainment.
“2018” narrates the story of the devastating Kerala floods that occurred in 2018 when people from all walks of life came together to survive the calamity. The film aims to convey the message that humanity can win over adversity. It stars Netflix’s “Minnal Murali” lead Tovino Thomas alongside Indrans, Kunchacko Boban (Netflix’s “Ariyippu”), Aparna Balamurali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Asif Ali, Lal, Narain, Tanvi Ram, Sshivada, Kalaiyarasan, Aju Varghese, Siddique, Joy Mathew and Sudheesh. It released in its home state Kerala and in a few neighbouring states and has earned more than $16 million theatrically so far, including U.S. and U.K. box office.
Joseph said: “We are so delighted...
- 5/23/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
MollywoodThe film is directed by debutant Muhashin, based on a script written by Harshad.In a month, Kadin Kadorame Andakadaham, Basil Joseph’s new film, will be in theatres. The Malayalam actor-director says in a small promo video that the movie will release for Eid 2023. Eid may fall on April 20 or 21. The film is made by debutant Muhashin, from a script written by Harshad. Along with Basil, Johny Antony and Indrans play important roles. Also in the cast are Swathi Das Prabhu, Jaffer Idukki, Binu Pappu, Shibla, Sudheesh and others. The film is produced by Naisam Salam. No one-liners about the plot have been given out so far. But a few posters have come out showing Basil in various poses. In one, he is by the sea, holding money in both hands and smiling widely. In another, he is sitting with Swathi Das outside a wall, both of them looking glum.
- 3/21/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ObituaryPappu’s last film was ‘Appan’, which released on an Ott platform last month. He was also the cinematographer of films like 'Njan Steve Lopez' and 'Eeda'.Tnm StaffOne movie he shot ends with the perilous view of a young man riding pillion, unaware of the raised dagger that is about to stab him from behind. Another unveils the various moods and tantrums of a vile old man with close-ups of his cruel laughter and longshots of his despicable self stretched out on a bed. The latter was to be the last film that Sudheesh Pappu, fondly known as Pappu among his friends, would shoot. The 44-year-old died on Monday, November 14, after a long bout of illness, reportedly due to amyloidosis, a condition involving the build-up of proteins in the heart, liver, and/or other organs. That last film was Appan, which revolved around the relationship of a cruel old man with his family,...
- 11/14/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
The makers of director Liju Krishna’s recently released Malayalam film, ‘Padavettu’, featuring Nivin Pauly in the lead, chose to celebrate the film’s success along with hundreds of their fans in a theatre in Kollam, Kerala.
The grand celebration, which took place at the Revathi Theatre, Parippalli in Kollam, saw hundreds of fans cheer the film’s unit including actors Nivin Pauly, Shammi Thilakan and Ramya Suresh, and director Liju Krishna.
On the occasion, Nivin Pauly thanked his fans who had made the film a grand success.
Interestingly, the film, which is getting a good response both in Kerala and outside it, did a pre-release business of around Rs 20 crore. It is assured of a grand success with its four-day collections at the box office, thereby emerging as yet another mega hit in Nivin Pauly’s career.
Sources close to the unit say that the film’s collections right...
The grand celebration, which took place at the Revathi Theatre, Parippalli in Kollam, saw hundreds of fans cheer the film’s unit including actors Nivin Pauly, Shammi Thilakan and Ramya Suresh, and director Liju Krishna.
On the occasion, Nivin Pauly thanked his fans who had made the film a grand success.
Interestingly, the film, which is getting a good response both in Kerala and outside it, did a pre-release business of around Rs 20 crore. It is assured of a grand success with its four-day collections at the box office, thereby emerging as yet another mega hit in Nivin Pauly’s career.
Sources close to the unit say that the film’s collections right...
- 10/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
MollywoodThe film is helmed by ‘Premam’ fame Alphonse Puthren. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Prithviraj SukumaranAlphonse Puthren’s upcoming film Gold featuring Nayanthara and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is gearing up for release. The director announced on social media that the film will be released during the festival of Onam, which will start on August 30 and end on September 8. Sharing the update, Alphonse Puthren wrote, “Gold is melting this Onam.” Earlier, the first look poster of the film was unveiled on June 6. Prithviraj is seen speaking to someone on the phone, while Nayanthara sports a surprised look. The vibrant poster also features other characters in the borders of the image. Sharing the poster, Prithviraj had tweeted, "#Gold An #AlphonsePuthren Film! @puthrenalphonse @PrithvirajProd @magicframes2011 (sic)." Bankrolled by Supriya Menon and Listin Stephen, the cast of Gold also includes actors Ajmal Ameer, Krishna Sankar, Shabareesh Varma, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinay Forrt, Roshan Mathew, Mallika Sukumaran, Deepti Sati,...
- 8/12/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
ReviewThe film is clearly written for the masses but with so many of these churned out in multiple Indian languages, there has to be more than the basic ingredients for the narrative to be exciting.CrisIn the 1990s, after he made a few films in varied genres, director Shaji Kailas had plunged straight into the heart of action cinema, where his heroes were unbreakable and no one else much mattered. Many years later when he got the script of Kaduva, Shaji took it back to a time he had thrived in, the 90s, and set it there. Prithviraj fell comfortably into the black shoes and white clothes of Kaduva Kuriachan, the newest of Shaji’s unbreakable heroes, living the life of a rich Pala businessman and estate owner, frequently getting into trouble. Back in the 90s, movies were not yet called ‘mass’ but Kaduva fits right in, written line by line,...
- 7/7/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood‘Gold’ marks ‘Premam’ filmmaker Alphonse Puthren’s next directorial venture after 2015. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Prithviraj SukumaranThe first look poster of upcoming Malayalam film Gold, which stars actors Nayanthara and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead, was unveiled on June 6. Billed as an action comedy flick, Gold is directed, written, and also edited by Premam fame director Alphonse Puthren. In the poster, Prithviraj is seen speaking to someone on the phone, while Nayanthara sports a surprised look. The colourful and quirky poster features other characters in the borders of the image. Sharing the poster, Prithviraj wrote, "#Gold An #AlphonsPuthran Film! @puthrenalphonse @PrithvirajProd @magicframes2011 (sic)." Bankrolled by Supriya Menon and Listin Stephen, the star-studded supporting cast of Gold includes actors Ajmal Ameer, Krishna Sankar, Shabareesh Varma, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinay Forrt, Roshan Mathew, Mallika Sukumaran, Deepti Sati, Baburaj, Lalu Alex, Jagadish, Saiju Kurup, Suresh Krishna, Shanthi Krishna, Shammi Thilakan, Sudheesh, Idavela Babu, Shebin Benson,...
- 6/7/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirector Anuraj Manohar made his directorial debut with the hit 2019 film ‘Ishq’. Tnm StaffFacebook/ Anuraj Manohar, Nivin Pauly Actor Nivin Pauly took to social media on Sunday, November 28 to announce the title of his next film with director Anuraj Manohar. The upcoming film has been titled Shekhara Varma Rajavu. The script is penned by S Ranjith. Sharing the title poster, Nivin Pauly wrote: “Announcing our next #ShekharaVarmaRajavu Joining hands with director @anurajmanohar and writer @yes_ranjith. Rolling soon”. Anuraj made his directorial debut with the 2019 film Ishq. Written by Ratheesh Ravi, Ishq features Shane Nigam, Ann Sheetal and Shine Tom Chacko in pivotal roles. Nivin was last seen in the Malayalam film Kanakam Kamini Kalaham, which premiered on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Disney Plus Hotstar. The film is helmed by Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25 fame director Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval. Kanakam Kamini Kalaham features Grace Antony opposite Nivin, while the cast also includes Sudheesh,...
- 11/29/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
ReviewMost of the actors, Grace Antony in particular, and Nivin Pauly too, put in excellent performances, but that doesn’t save the film.CrisIt is perhaps not an easy thing to do, setting a film within a hotel and trying to make every movement, every action and every line spoken funny. When Kanakam Kamini Kalaham starts on a comfortably light note, where you hope your head won’t spin and you can sit back and have a few laughs, it seemed just the right thing to unravel with, amid all the graveness lurking around. Unfortunately, the plotters of this crazy setting get entrapped within their idea, going in circles, turning repetitive and boring, and at times entirely problematic. Most of the actors, Grace Antony in particular, and Nivin Pauly too, put in excellent performances, but that doesn’t save the film. It is a bit of a disappointment coming from Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval,...
- 11/13/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood‘Kanakam Kamini Kalaham’ is directed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval of ‘Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25’ fame.Tnm StaffThe teaser of filmmaker Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval’s upcoming Malayalam film Kanakam Kamini Kalaham, starring actor Nivin Pauly, was released on Friday, July 16. The minute-long video presents the movie’s main characters against the backdrop of a play. The teaser starts with the host requesting the audience to switch off their gadgets or put them on silent. However, before he can finish his sentence a drama surfaces backstage – the lead actors are nowhere to be found. As expected, two others from the team fill in for the main characters at the last minute. And then we see the characters of the play ‘Kanakam Kamini Kalaham’ turning around in slow motion. The comical music coupled with the backdrop set the tone for an entertaining movie. Sharing the teaser, Nivin noted that cinema provides him with the opportunity to experiment.
- 7/18/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Garnering the Fipresci Prize from the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and National award of India for Best Director, Screenplay, and Audiography, Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s “Monologue” was one of the best films ever to come from the Malayalam film industry.
“Monologue”, tells the story of Ajayan, an orphan boy who is brought up by a doctor from the hospital where he’s born. Ajayan tells his life story, how as a brilliant kid, he was singled out in every aspect in school and thus getting alienated from his peers. He grows up with his foster brother Balu who’s already a grown up in the former’s childhood. As Ajayan grows up, his brilliance goes along with his social detachment and lack of ambition. After Balan’s marriage to Suma, Ajayan starts getting attracted to her which fills him with guilt and internal conflicts that lead him to leave the...
“Monologue”, tells the story of Ajayan, an orphan boy who is brought up by a doctor from the hospital where he’s born. Ajayan tells his life story, how as a brilliant kid, he was singled out in every aspect in school and thus getting alienated from his peers. He grows up with his foster brother Balu who’s already a grown up in the former’s childhood. As Ajayan grows up, his brilliance goes along with his social detachment and lack of ambition. After Balan’s marriage to Suma, Ajayan starts getting attracted to her which fills him with guilt and internal conflicts that lead him to leave the...
- 6/13/2021
- by Jithin Mohan
- AsianMoviePulse
Mollywood'c U Soon' has Fahadh playing the lead role with Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in pivotal roles.Digital NativeRecently, Fahadh Faasil’s screen-based film C U Soon had an over-the-top (Ott) release with many positive reviews pouring in. The film, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, was released on the Ott platform Amazon Prime. Dulquer Salmaan, Fahadh’s contemporary in the film industry, said that it is amazing that the team got together at a time like this – implying the Covid-19 pandemic and the restricted environment people move in. C U Soon has Fahadh playing the lead role with Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in pivotal roles and Saiju Kurup and Maala Parvathi forming the supporting cast. It is about an online romance that goes wrong and reveals a deeper story behind one of the characters. Read: 'C U Soon': Mahesh-Fahadh film is a reminder of what the Malayalam...
- 9/5/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodSharing the photo, he wrote, “Rockin some curls!”Digital NativeDulquer Salmaan, one of the hottest stars in the film industry, set the internet on fire by posting a few selfies with his latest hairstyle. The star posted a picture of his look with long curly locks and a beard and the picture has now gone viral among his fans. While captioning it he wrote, “Rockin some curls!” he put out the hashtags: “#nonfilmpost #afterages #lockdownhair #imacaveman.” While Dulquer’s fans are raving about his new look, actor Vikram Prabhu commented, "I was hoping for one with ponytails by Maryam! Next post!." Recently, Dulquer’s father and Malayalam megastar Mammootty had also shared pictures of his workout with the caption: “Work at Home! Work from Home! Home Work ! No other Work So Work Out !” and this too went viral among his fans. View this post on Instagram Rockin some curls ! #nonfilmpost...
- 9/3/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is the first production venture of actor Dulquer Salmaan, who also plays a cameo in it.Digital NativeUpcoming Malayalam film Maniyarayilem Ashokan is about a middle-class man, looking forward to get married. At least that’s what the trailer, released a few hours ago, suggests. Jacob Gregory plays this man named Ashokan, the title character of the film. From the trailer, one gathers that Ashokan’s family, friends and relatives are all looking out for a bride for him, and the film is about what happens afterward. The trailer also shows a glimpse of Dulquer Salmaan, who plays the hero’s friend. Incidentally, it is a cameo role, played by Dulquer, who is also the producer of the film. It has been announced officially that Maniyarayile Ashokan will be released on the Over-the-top (Ott) platform Netflix on August 31 as an Onam release. The film has been lying in...
- 8/28/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodStarring Jacob Gregory and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead, the film is produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films.Digital NativeCalling the upcoming Onam festival an exciting one, actor turned producer Dulquer Salmaan released a new poster of Maniyarayile Ashokan, which he is producing along with Gregory, on Wednesday. The film is all set to release on August 31 on Ott platform Netflix. Sharing the poster which shows lead actor Jacob Gregory in a romantic mood, Dulquer Salmaan tweeted: “It is going to be an exciting #Thiruvonam for us at Wayfarer Films as #ManiyarayileAsokan is being released on @NetflixIndia on Monday August 31st. The film is special for a number of reasons and I am super proud of the team that put together this sweet quirky love story.” It is going to be an exciting #Thiruvonam for us at Wayfarer Films as #ManiyarayileAsokan is being released on @NetflixIndia on Monday August 31st.
- 8/27/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Jacob Gregory plays the male lead of the film while Anupama Parameswaran plays the female lead.Digital NativeMalayalam film Maniyarayile Ashokan will be released on an Over The Top (Ott) platform on August 31 as an Onam release, it has been announced. The film will be out on Netflix. The streaming platform has put a post about the release on its official page on Twitter. Actor Jacob Gregory plays the male lead and the titular role of Ashokan in the film, while Anupama Parameswaran plays the female lead. The film is produced by actor Dulquer Salmaan, under his banner Wayfarer Films Production, and directed by debutant Shamshu Zayba. Maniyarayile Ashokan was expected to hit the marquee earlier this year but the coronavirus scare and the lockdown that followed it had delayed the release. The film has been lying in the cans for some months now following which it has been...
- 8/17/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollyoodThe well known director is currently producing the eagerly awaited film 'Halal Love Story'.Digital NativeFilmmaker Aashiq Abu’s last directorial was the critically acclaimed film Virus, which hit the screens in June last year. The film was based on the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala that claimed the lives of 17 people. It had a remarkable line-up of stars in the cast including Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Parvathy, Rima Kallingal, Soubin Shahir, Tovino Thomas, Rahman, Indrajith Sukumaran, Madonna Sebastian, Remya Nambeeshan, Sharaf U Dheen, Sreenath Bhasi, Revathi, Joju George, Basil Joseph, Sudheesh and Vettukili Prakash. It was scripted by Mushin Parari, Suhas and Sharfu. National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi cranked the camera for this venture with Sushin Shyam composing the music. The film was edited by Saiju Sreedharan. Aashiq Abu and Rima Kallingal produced the film under the banner Opm. Ever since this film was released, movie buffs have been...
- 3/25/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe movie will go on the floors from January 10. Digital NativeDigital Native Veteran actor Kalpana passed away a couple of years ago following a massive heart attack. Her untimely demise left her fans devastated and the film industry lost one of the finest artistes who could do both comedy as well as character roles with ease. For quite a while now, there have been reports of Kalpana’s daughter Srimayee following the footsteps of her mother and aunts Kalaranjani and Urvashi by donning the greasepaint. Yes, the little girl is all grown up and ready to take centre-stage. Srimayee’s is walking down the path her family had paved before her. Her debut film will be Kissa, directed by Meharoof Muthu. The film will also have Anarkali Marikkar, Harikrishanan, Sudheesh and Irshad. The film's cinematography is by Seenu Sidharth and it is written by Vishnu Ravi. The movie will go...
- 12/5/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt has been reported that Tovino plays an army officer in the film.Digital NativeActor Mammootty launched the first look poster of Tovino Thomas’s Edakkad Battalion 06 on his social media page. "Best wishes to the entire team," the star wrote. It has been reported that Tovino plays an army officer in the film and his get up in the first look is something that his fans have started to rave about now. It is also evident that the actor has done a lot of research for the project to get into the skin of the character. Wielding the megaphone for this venture is debut director Swapnesh K Nair. Dr Shrikant Bhasi, Thomas Joseph Pattathanam, and Jayant Mammen are bankrolling the project under the banner of Ruby Films. P Balachandran has penned the script for this flick and he will be seen playing Tovino’s dad in it. Joy Mathew,...
- 9/7/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodWhile Sajeev Pazhoor’s script is sweet and engaging, director G Prajith’s treatment lacks effect.CrisThe same man wrote the stories of both Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum and Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo. That of course does not mean you expect a similar story or subject, it also doesn’t mean you get the same kind of kick from both. That’s where you see the difference that a director brings. G Prajith’s treatment of Sajeev Pazhoor’s new script has no parallels to be drawn to Dileesh Pothen’s Thondimuthalum from two years ago that won the writer a state award. Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo has a simple story, an incident in the lives of a few construction workers being at the centre of it. It is sweet that way, the small exchanges between a group of workers making a good part of the script before the said incident invites itself into their midst.
- 7/12/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirector Dinjith Ayyathan presents a smoothly packed script but appears to take a stand to not offend conventions while handling the serious subject of arranged marriage and divorce.CrisA flight home, a marriage bureau, a marriage, a honeymoon – too much happens all at once in too little time for Shajith Kumar Amminippilla or us to make sense of what’s happening with his life. The title character of Kakshi: Amminippilla is nearly forgotten in the chaos that his marriage is. He stands there helpless, as decisions are made for him, a look of utter annoyance on his face turning into utter frustration in the middle of a song that makes him stand up and announce to the world: I want a divorce. The movie, as it’s been revealed through the trailer, is about an Nri who makes petty complaints about his new wife and asks for a divorce, and...
- 6/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor was caught in a fire accident during the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Edakkaad Batallion 06’.Digital NativeTovino Thomas suffered mild burn injuries on the sets of his upcoming film Edakkaad Batallion 06 but there is nothing to worry, confirm sources. A video of the star caught in the fire accident was released online by the film’s producer Sandra Thomas. It was posted with the caption, “Nothing can stop this man from being so passionate about movies. Hats off to Tovino Thomas for his dedication. He did all the fight sequence without dupe. There are more videos to come. #EB06 #Tovinothomas #Samyukthamenon #fight #nodupe #accident #dedication #passion.” Reports are that the director of Edakkaad Batallion 06 had suggested that a dupe be used for canning the risky shot but Tovino being a true professional wanted to do it on his own. He was nearly caught in the fire, engulfing on all sides,...
- 6/24/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe poster of 'Pallichattambi' has been unveiled and Tovino Thomas has surprised his fans with a new look. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe title of Tovino Thomas’ next has been announced and it is Pallichattambi with the tag line An Epic of a Crusader. Helming the affairs as its director will be Dijo Jose Anthony of Queen fame with S Suresh Babu penning the script. The venture will be bankrolled by Gokulam Gopalan under his banner Sree Gokulam Movies. The poster of Pallichattambi has been unveiled and Tovino Thomas has surprised his fans with a new look. Reports are that his role in it will be sort of anti-hero but nothing has been confirmed yet. On this project taking off, Tovino posted on his social media page, “A dream project that I’m sure will warm all your hearts. I am delighted to be a part of this big project helmed by...
- 6/20/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be directed by debutant Swapnesh K Nair and scripted by P Balachandran, who will also play Tovino’s dad in the film.Digital NativeActor Rekha, who has been part of several popular movies in Malayalam and Tamil, is going to play Tovino Thomas’s mother in the upcoming film Edakkad Battalion 06. Wielding the megaphone for this venture will be debut director Swapnesh K Nair. P Balachandran has penned the script for this film and he will be seen playing Tovino’s father in it. Joy Mathew, Sudheesh, Samyuktha Menon and Abu Saleem have been roped in to play pivotal roles. Reports are that Edakkad Battalion 06 has been inspired by a true story, the details of which are kept under wraps for now. Tovino Thomas will be playing an army officer in it. Tovino’s And the Oscar Goes To... premiered at the Alberta Film Festival in Canada...
- 6/19/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodDirected by Fellini Tp, the original version in Malayalam had Tovino Thomas playing the role of a chain smoker.Digital NativeThe Mollywood film Theevandi is soon going to be remade in Telugu. Reports are that Surya Tej will be seen in the role played by Tovino Thomas in the original. Kailas Menon will be composing the tunes for the remake. Incidentally, he had set the tunes for the original version as well. The Telugu version will be titled Pogabandi. The news about the remake was officially announced on the social media by the production house, August Cinema. We can expect the production house to reveal the rest of the star cast and crew very soon. Theevandi was directed by Fellini Tp with Vini Viswa Lal penning its script. Tovino was seen playing a lethargic chain smoker named Bineesh in the movie and how his love life and social life gets affected due to it.
- 5/15/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
MollywoodTovino Thomas plays a teenager and an irresponsible adult equally well in ‘Theevandi’, but the film takes an easy route to portraying a smoker's struggle. Sowmya RajendranTovino Thomas seems to be determined to prove his versatility with every film he signs. In debut director Fellini Tp's Theevandi (written by Vini Vishwa Lal), he goes from high school boy with a funky haircut and baby skin to a bearded, irresponsible adult – and never for a moment is he unconvincing. The script, though, doesn't match up to the performer it has on board. Theevandi is about a chain smoker. When Bineesh (Tovino) is born, the midwife believes it is a stillbirth. But his chain-smoking uncle (Sudheesh) blows a few puffs on the newborn's face and the baby cries at last. It's not a particularly creative beginning and we've seen one too many films with such an 'origin' story to explain a character's behaviour.
- 9/7/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, which will hit theatres on July 27, will be released in Tamil and Malayalam.Tnm StaffMollywood appears to have been bitten by a new bug! We are talking about fresh star casts that have been ruling the box office recently. One filmmaker who seems to have discarded the ‘big names means big bucks’ formula in favour of casting newcomers as leads is Sugeeth. The director of flicks such as Ordinary and Shikkari Shambhu has exclusively cast fresh faces in lead roles in his upcoming film Kinavalli. In the recently released character intro teaser for Kinavalli, we get to see six new faces. Ajmal Zayn, who plays Vivek, was a model and Sowmya, who is essaying the role of Swathy, has acted in commercials before signing the movie. Vijay Johny, who plays Sudheesh, gained attention on social media when his ‘Charlie dubsmash’ video went viral. He said that Sugeeth first noticed him after seeing his pictures on Facebook but the decision to feature him in the movie was finalised after seeing the dubsmash video. Sujith Raj, who will be seen playing Gopan, is working on a song called Raveguru with the music composer of the film, Mangal Suvarnan, apart from acting in the movie. Krrish, who will feature as Ajith, made his acting debut in the Tamil movie Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada directed by Gautham Menon. This will be his first movie in a lead role. Surabhi, who plays Ann, made her debut in S Narayan’s Kannada movie Dushta. After that she was seen in Jatayu (Kannada), Aayirathil Iruvar (Tamil), Kuttanadan Marpappa (Malayalam) and Second Half (Kannada). She is trained in classical dance and has also modelled for a few ads. Kinavalli, which will hit theatres on July 27, will be released in Tamil and Malayalam. While the film is bankrolled by Manesh Thomas of Kannamthanam Films, the script is written by Syam Seethal and Vishnu Ramachandran. Talking about the movie, Syam had said, “The film is about friendship, love, fantasy, and also has a little bit of horror thrown in. Sugeeth has been particular since his first film that the title or the tagline be related to the story and the tagline of this film – ‘Based on a fake story’ – too has relevance to the film.” Watch the teaser here: Also read: 'Airline refused to fly with my child with special needs': Mother of 5-yr-old to Tnm...
- 6/14/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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