Kannur Squad, directed by Roby Varghese Raj, is a Malayalam film that follows a team of Kerala Police officers who travel to North India to catch a gang of robbers. The film showcases the challenges and risks faced by the cops in an unfamiliar terrain, as well as the political and social issues that complicate their mission. The film features Mammootty in the lead role of Asi George Martin, along with Kishore Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Rony David and Sunny Wayne in supporting roles. The film is based on a real-life incident that happened in 2014.
Kannur Squad Trailer
If you enjoyed watching Kannur Squad, here are five other Malayalam movies that explore the genre of cop drama with realistic and thrilling narratives and ranked based on how similar to the Kannur Squad :
5. Action Hero Biju
Directed by Abrid Shine, this film stars Nivin Pauly as Si Biju Paulose, a cool and...
Kannur Squad Trailer
If you enjoyed watching Kannur Squad, here are five other Malayalam movies that explore the genre of cop drama with realistic and thrilling narratives and ranked based on how similar to the Kannur Squad :
5. Action Hero Biju
Directed by Abrid Shine, this film stars Nivin Pauly as Si Biju Paulose, a cool and...
- 9/29/2023
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MollywoodSunny Wayne plays the lead along with Gouri G Kishan of ‘96’ fame in this fantasy drama directed by Prince Joy.Tnm StaffThe second trailer of Anugraheethan Antony is mostly about the two dogs that the elderly Sidhique raises, fed up with his human son, played by Sunny Wayne. In what is said to be a fantasy drama, Sunny Wayne and young Gouri G Kishan of 96 fame play the lead characters, living in a typical Kerala town. Actor Dulquer Salmaan released the trailer on Tuesday with wishes for his dear “Sunnychan, Gouri, director Prince Joy and the entire team”. This is the first film that Prince Joy is directing. The producer is M Shijith. Naveen T Manilal has written the story and Arun Muraleedharan has composed the music. The cinematographer is Selvakumar S. Appu Bhattathiri edited the film before going off to make his directorial debut with Nizhal. Other actors in Anugraheethan Antony include Indrans,...
- 3/31/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Nazirya often posts photos and videos with Aleena, wife of director Alphonse Puthren.Tnm StaffSalman Khan's ‘Oh oh jaane jaana’ plays in the background as Nazriya and Aleena, clad in blue jeans and t shirts, begin dancing synchronously. Actor Nazriya, who often posts photos with Aleena, wife of director Alphonse Puthren on her Instagram page, gets nostalgic with the new video. She writes, "Forever the 90s kids," tagging Aleena with the hashtag "my dancing queen". ‘Oh Oh Jaane Jaana’ is a song from the 1998 film Pyaar Kiya to Darna Kya, starring Salman and Kajol. Earlier posts of Nazriya with Aleena Alphonse show them in similar clothes, playing the 'twinning game', and celebrating several occasions together. For Deepavali they wore similar looking Salwar Kameez with embroidery. Another time they put on floral tops and blue pants and Nazriya captioned the picture, 'second self', indicating how close the two were. Read:...
- 2/7/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe actors played siblings in the 2018 film, directed by Anjali Menon, which also featured Parvathy.Tnm StaffParvathy and Nazriya in their beanies have hands on their chins, appearing like they are posing for a photo or else looking at something interesting. It is a picture from the sets of Koode, the film they were both part of two years ago. The photo, now on Nazriya's Instagram page, carries the caption, "#throwback", giving picture credit to actor Prithviraj, whom she calls brother. Prithviraj played Nazriya's brother in the film, directed by Anjali Menon. In cue, Prithviraj posted the same picture and added one in which you can see him clicking the photo of Parvathy and Nazriya. "Since the sister posted the photo!" he wrote next to the picture. Parvathy, who played Prithviraj's lover and childhood friend, commented on Nazriya's post with cheery emoticons. View this post on Instagram A post shared...
- 12/2/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe Malayalam series was launched as a sitcom in a style and form not seen before in Malayalam television.CrisJosukutty as George in 'Akkarakazhchakal'If you don’t see the road outside his home or hear his children speak, George Thekkinmmoottil might seem to you like a guy living somewhere in central Kerala, perhaps close to Kottayam. He has not lost one bit of the warm dialect of Kottayam Malayalam years after living in the United States of America. Neither has he bothered to pick up the twists and turns of American English. So, George remains adorably original in all 50 episodes of Akkarakazhchakal, a series that two Nri Malayalis made in the late 2000s. Akkarakazhchakal (sights of a foreign land) was quietly launched as a sitcom in a style and form not seen before in Malayalam television. It aired on Kairali TV between 2008 and 2010, but also had every episode uploaded on YouTube.
- 11/25/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe picture of Jyothirmayi, who has not been recently active in the public sphere, has brought attention.Tnm StaffIn a single day, a picture of actors Jyothirmayi and Nazriya has gone viral with over 3.4 lakh 'likes' for it on Instagram. Nazriya shared the picture of the two of them sitting together on her Instagram page with a couple of heart emoticons and it's attracted a lot of attention. Especially from fellow female actors. Actors Srindaa, Rima Kallingal and Remya Nambeesan and singer Sayonara Philip have all responded to the picture posted on Instagram. Everyone wants to know how ‘Jyothi chechi’ is doing. Jyothirmayi sports a salt and pepper cropped haircut and is dressed in black, while Nazriya is her casual self with a loose shirt and jeans. The two seem to be having a good time in some woody area, as can be seen in the photo. Jyothirmayi has been an actor,...
- 11/6/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodNayanthara and Kunchacko Boban will play the lead in the film which marks the directorial debut of editor Appu Bhattathiri.Tnm StaffWith a mask on his face, much like Batman, Kunchacko Boban looks straight at the camera in the first poster of the upcoming film Nizhal or Shadow, released on Monday. He will act opposite Nayanthara in the Malayalam film that will mark the directorial debut of award-winning editor Appu Bhattathiri. All Appu said about the film in an interview to Tnm was that it is a thriller and every one of the few characters in it would have equal importance. Rony David and Divya Prabha play two other important roles. Kunchacko Boban’s fearless expression behind the masked face adds mystery, while the plasters glued to his nose and forehead suggest action. The film is written by S Sanjeev and produced by five people -- Anto Joseph, Abhijith M Pillai,...
- 11/2/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe star posted the picture online, adding that it will all be chopped off soon for the shooting of a new film.Digital NativeLast month, actor Dulquer Salmaan set the internet on fire by posting a few selfies with his latest hairstyle. The star posted pictures of his long curly locks with a beard that went viral among his fans. While captioning it “Rockin some curls !” he put out the hashtags: “#nonfilmpost #afterages #lockdownhair #imacaveman.” And now, Dulquer Salmaan has posted another of his latest pictures online and it is a hit among his fans. The star is seen with long locks of hair with some outgrown beard. And he has captioned the picture: “From another time! #onlytook7months #grownout #outgrown #willgetchoppedforshoot #onlyafewmoreweeksofthis #gonnamissit.” From this, it is evident that the star will begin shooting soon and will be chopping off the beard and long locks of hair which he had grown during the lockdown.
- 10/27/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodRecently, Anupama posted a pic with Sai Pallavi recalling their roles in ‘Premam’.Digital NativeThe Malayalam movie Premam, which released in 2015, was one of the biggest hits that year. The film featured Nivin Pauly as the male lead with three heroines – Anupama Parameswaran, Sai Pallavi and Madonna Sebastian. All the lead actors went on to become huge stars. While Nivin Pauly has some of the best projects in the Malayalam film industry, the three female actors have been successful in Tollywood, Kollywood and Mollywood. During the course of the making of Premam, Sai Pallavi and Anupama shared a special bond that continues till date. Recently, Anupama posted a pic with Sai Pallavi with the caption, “Does anyone remember Mary and Malar. Sai Pallavi loved you then, love you forever... A fan for sure.” On their current projects, Anupama has the Tamil film Thalli Pogathey in her kitty. The remake of...
- 10/20/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film’s first look poster was released by actor Fahadh Faasil on Sunday.Tnm StaffAward-winning Malayalam editor Appu N Bhattathiri is turning director with Nizhal (Shadow), a film that will star Kunchacko Boban and Nayanthara in the lead. Actor Fahadh Faasil released the first look poster, which showed a swamp at night with lighted buildings in the distance. “Unveiling the first look title poster of #Nizhal starring Kunchacko Boban and Nayanthara! Directorial debut of Appu N Bhattathiri, produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and Melange Film House in association with Tentpole Movies! Best wishes to the entire team!!” Fahadh wrote on his Facebook page on Sunday. The film, as revealed by Fahadh, is produced by Anto Joseph along with Abhijith M Pillai, Badusha, Felini Tp and Ginesh Jose. The film is written by S Sanjeev. Cinematography is by Deepak D Menon and music by Sooraj S Kurup. Appu Bhattathiri...
- 10/18/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodWhile the actor celebrated the 69th birthday indoors with family and friends and a specially baked cake, fans poured their wishes online.Digital NativeMalayalam megastar Mammootty celebrated his 69th birthday among his close family and friends due to the Covid-19 pandemic and physical distancing norms in practice. However, this did not deter his fans from celebrating online. And to make his day even more special, about 10 million tweets poured in from across the globe wishing him happy birthday. The hashtag #HappyBirthdayMammukka was trending on his birthday on Twitter. Fans celebrated it as the ‘Biggest Trend of Mollywood’. Mammootty’s birthday cake was specially designed by his daughter keeping in line with the star’s penchant for farming and gardening. The cake was baked by Shazneen Ali. In an interview to the Times of India, the Kochi-based baker said that the cake was topped with sundrop fruit, as Mammootty’s garden...
- 9/8/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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 directed by Basil Joseph and produced by Sophia Paul.Tnm StaffAn announcement asks the people of a town in Kerala to report any information they have of a man who calls himself Minnal Murali. He has, says the announcement, created panic and assaulted police at the Kurukkanmoola school anniversary, and pulled off a heist at the bank. The announcement is followed by an explosion and a catchy background score sets in, as the teaser of the upcoming Malayalam movie Minnal Murali rolls on. Actor Tovino Thomas, who plays the lead in the film, walks in performing stunts as villagers look on. You see a superhero costume being hurriedly stitched and a masked man behind a vehicle, suggesting a superhero story – the first of its kind in Malayalam cinema. The film is directed by Basil Joseph, who has earlier made Godha and Kunjiramayanam. It is written by Arun Anirudhan,...
- 8/31/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Movie ReviewShamzu Zayba’s film tells the story of Ashokan, a short, dark man with a complex, who is hoping for a woman in his life.CrisA wedding, the bedroom decorated for the first night, a song followed by another and then a dream from which a man wakes up. The first few minutes of Maniyarayile Ashokan brings memories of tiresome sequences from past movies, but luckily someone changes the gear and the movie moves on to newer, likeable territory. Not an entirely untested one. Ashokan, played endearingly by Jacob Gregory, is your short, dark man with a complex, who is hoping for a woman in his life. He looks longingly at newly-weds in an it-could-have-been-me manner, and dreams all too often of weddings and twin children. The premise, at the onset, might remind you of Sreenivasan and his famous character Thalathil Dineshan of Vadakkunokki Yanthram. But Ashokan is not a suspicious man.
- 8/31/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be scripted by another director – Vinod Guruvayoor.Digital NativeM PadmakumarThe script of filmmaker M Padmakumar’s next project is written by another director – Vinod Guruvayoor, who has made movies like Shikamani and Sakala Kalashala. Confirming the news, Vinod Guruvayoor has said in an interview to the Times of India that it is a thriller set in a backdrop of a school trip. He revealed that the film will have a set of newbies playing the lead characters. There will also be a hero, who has not been finalised yet. Vinod also said in the interview that Padmakumar found the script convincing because the incidents narrated in it were organic and gripping. Padmakumar currently has a project with Asif Ali and Suraj Venjaramoodu playing the lead roles and Swasika and Mahima Nambiar as the female leads. Ranjin Raj will be composing the tunes for this venture. M Padma...
- 8/29/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodWith theatres still closed, three Malayalam movies to make their way to the audiences for Onam.Tnm StaffStill from 'C U Soon'After five and a half months of no theatre releases, movie-loving Malayalis, who had resigned to their fate, might have heaved long sighs ahead of Onam, a time when new films filled movie halls in cities and villages alike. The news, therefore, of three movies reaching them through hitherto untested waters, should cheer people celebrating the 'national festival of Kerala' at their homes. Tovino Thomas’s Kilometers and Kilometers will have its premiere on television for Onam, while Fahadh Faasil’s C U Soon and Jacob Gregory’s Maniyarayile Ashokan will release on over-the-top (Ott) platforms. Kilometers and Kilometers is directed by Jeo Baby, whose film Kunju Daivam about a little boy whose prayers come true, was an adorable debut. In Jeo’s second, Tovino will act opposite a white woman,...
- 8/28/2020
- by Cris
- 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
MusicThe song is for the film ‘Maniyarayile Ashokan’ in which Jacob Gregory plays the lead role.Tnm StaffIt sounds like a love song that a man sings with a lot of affection for a woman. But then the choice of words is rather curious. He describes the woman as milk tea with sugar, salted mango pickle, the coconut on trees, the sardine kept on the street, and the tar on the road. Most interestingly, the song comes in the voice of Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan. In a short video released on YouTube, Dulquer can be seen singing the song in a studio with Jacob Gregory, an actor with whom he has collaborated in many films. The song 'Unnimaya' is for a film called Maniyarayile Ashokan in which Gregory plays the lead role of Ashokan. Here are the original lines in Malayalam: Monjathi penne Unnimaye / thanjathil oppana paadivaayo Thenoorum ente premam...
- 7/28/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CoronavirusThe film is set in the African country Djibouti and the team had left to complete the shooting even before the coronavirus outbreak, say sources. Digital NativeDigital NativeWhile the film industry has come to a complete standstill owing to the lockdown due to the coronavirus scare, one film crew is busy with the shooting in progress. Reports are that the Malayalam movie Djibouti is in progress in the African country Djibouti. The film is set in this country and the team had left to complete the shooting even before the coronavirus outbreak, say sources. The team is unaffected with the current situation as they are camped in a less crowded place and are able to continue with the shooting without any hindrance. Amith Chakkalakkal, Dileesh Pothen, Jacob Gregory and Anjali Nair play the lead roles in Djibouti. The film is bankrolled by Sweety Maria jobi, with S J Sinu penning the story and directing it.
- 4/7/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is about a short young man getting a job as a police constable on compassionate grounds.Digital NativeKrishna Sankar / Courtesy -- Ajith Vishnu / FacebookThe Malayalam movie Kochaal has actor Krishna Sankar playing the title role and the shooting is in progress. The title means a short person and it is a film about a young man getting a job as a police constable on compassionate grounds after the death of his father. Shine Tom Chacko plays Tinker Babu, the son of a pork butcher, in this flick. The other important role in this flick is that of the police commissioner, which is played by Murali Gopy. Sharafudheen, Indrans, Srikanth Murali and Renji Panicker also form part of the cast. Kochaal will mark the directorial debut of Shyam Mohan. The film's pooja was held at Kochi and went on floors on December 23. The technical crew of this film includes...
- 2/10/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor plays the lead in four of these films, which are in various stages of production.Digital NativeDulquer Salmaan floated his production house Wayfarer Films some months ago and is currently producing five movies under the banner. Maniyarayile Ashokan, Kurup, director Anoop Sathyan’s multi-starrer film, Joy Mathew’s directorial, and a cop film by filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews are in the pipeline. Maniyarayile Ashokan, which has Jacob Gregory in the lead, is Dulquer’s first production venture. The film has Anupama Parameswaran, Anu Sithara, Shritha Sivadas, Nayana Elza, Krishna Shankar and others in the cast. Shamsu Zayba is directing the film for which Vineeth Krishnan has penned the script. Kurup is scripted by Daniell Sayooj Nair and Ks Aravind while Jithin K Jose has penned the story. Dulquer Salmaan plays the title role in it. It was reported some time ago that the actor will be sporting several get-ups as his role demands.
- 12/9/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film introduces five technicians, including the debut director Shamzu Zayba and the cinematographer Sajad Kakku.Digital NativeFilm buffs have been waiting eagerly to know the title of Dulquer Salmaan’s first production venture and finally the announcement is out officially. The official social media handle of the production house put out the title poster with the caption: “Here is the title poster for Wayfarer Films Production number one. Maniyarayile Ashokan. It’s a special film and we are introducing 5 technicians with the film. It’s important for me to introduce new talent. Debutant director Shamzu Zayba, debutant DoP Sajad Kakku, debutant writers Vineeth Krishnan & Magesh Boji, debutant music director Sreehari K Nair, debutant still photographer Shuhaib SBk. It’s a sweet and fun idea and we’ve put in everything to make sure it translates to that on screen. A big shoutout to Ramesh Pisharody for suggesting the name.
- 10/6/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodAnupama Parameswaran, Nikhila Vimal and Anu Sithara will be playing the female leads in this untitled film with Jacob Gregory playing the male lead. Digital NativeWhen Dulquer Salmaan first announced that he would be floating his own production house and be bankrolling a film, speculations started to do rounds if he would star in it as well. Now, the actor-turned-producer has confirmed that he is playing a cameo in it. In an interview to the Times of India, Dulquer said that had shot for his role in a single day. Speaking about the film, Dulquer said, “I have done a small role. We are yet to announce the title. It stars Jacob Gregory who has acted with me in several films. It’s a cute idea that I really liked and it’s true to the older Malayalam films from the late 80s and early 90s and I am hoping...
- 9/30/2019
- by Saritha
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe plan was to have it as a Ramzan special but it had to be postponed due to incomplete post production.Digital NativeMammootty’s fans are in for a big disappointment as the star’s film Unda will not hit the silver screens for Eid as planned earlier. The plan was to have it as a Ramzan special but it had to be postponed due to incomplete post production. Reports are that Unda will now hit the marquee on June 14th. The preparations for it are currently underway. Directed by Khalid Rahman, Unda is an action comedy that is bankrolled by Moviee Mill's Krishnan Sethukumar and Gemini Studios. It is co-written by Khalid and Harshad. The film has Mammootty playing a police officer, with Shine Tom Chacko, Jacob Gregory, Arjun Ashokan and Omkar Das Manikpuri in supporting roles. Asif Ali, Vinay Forrt, and Sudhi Koppa will be seen making cameo appearances in this film.
- 6/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor is also playing one of the female leads in the film, which will have Jacob Gregory playing the male lead.Digital NativeDulquer Salmaan’s maiden production venture was launched recently and the shooting is on at a brisk pace. The latest about this as yet untitled film is that actor Anupama Parameswaran, who is playing one of the female leads, is also working as assistant director to debutant filmmaker Shamsu Zayba. The actor herself shared the big news via her Instagram post along with a photo of her working on the sets of the movie. Anupama wrote, “A new beginning assisting this new talent Shamsu Zayba in Dulquer Salmaan’s new production venture. Can’t be more excited, happy and blessed. Totally in love with this amazing team and how the movie is shaping up. A lot more to share, will update soon. Need your blessings and love.
- 5/29/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is a historical based on a medieval fair for the warriors known as Chaaverukal, who plotted against the Zamorin rulers to overthrow them.Digital NativeIt was announced a few days ago that for the final schedule of Maamaankam, the team will be erecting grand sets on 18 acres of land and that about 200 junior artistes would be engaged. The latest is that the sets have been erected in Nettoor and the shooting is on. Thorough research has been done for the climax portions, say sources. The previous schedules have been shot in different locations such as Kannur, Ernakulam, Ottappalam, Vagamon and Athirapally. Made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, Maamaankam began its production with debut director Sajeev Pillai wielding the megaphone. But due to creative differences with the producers, noted filmmaker Padma Kumar was brought in by the filmmakers while to replace Sajeev Pillai. The film is a historical...
- 5/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodShamsu Zayba will be wielding the megaphone for this venture with Jacob Gregory roped in to play the lead role.Digital NativeDigital NativeLast month, there was a casting call for Dulquer Salmaan’s maiden production venture. The film, which has not been titled yet, was launched recently and the shooting is on at a brisk pace. Shamsu Zayba will be wielding the megaphone for this venture with Jacob Gregory roped in to play the lead role. The movie is reportedly titled Ashokante Adhyarathri. There will be three female leads and they are Anupama Parameswaran, Nikhila Vimal and Anu Sithara. Apart from these actors, a set of newbies will be debuting in this film. The technical crew of this film includes Sree Hari K Nair for music and Sajad Kakku for cinematography. Sources in the know say that the lead actor Jacob Gregory and Dulquer Salmaan are best buddies and have...
- 5/17/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is all set to hit screens on May 17.Digital NativeAllu Sirish, younger brother of actor Allu Arjun, initially failed to make any impact at the box office in the tinsel town now appears to be upbeat over his upcoming flick Abcd- American Born Confused Desi. After missing too many release dates, the film is finally gearing up for release. It will be at the theatres on May 17. A grand pre-release event has been scheduled to happen in Hyderabad today. Reports are that Nani will be attending this event as its chief guest. Also, several other top film personalities will be at the event. Abcd is a remake of the hit Malayalam movie with the same title. The original version was directed by Martin Prakkat and produced by Shibu Thameens under the banner Thameens Films. The film had Dulquer Salmaan, Jacob Gregory, Aparna Gopinath and Tovino Thomas in the lead roles.
- 5/13/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe historical film had begun its production with debut direct Sajeev Pillai who was later replaced following creative differences with the producer. Digital NativeThe final schedule of the Mammootty starrer Maamaankam is currently on. According to the latest update about this film, we hear that extravagant sets have been erected on a location spanning over 18 acres of land for this schedule. Earlier, Maamaankam was shot in different locations such as Kannur, Ernakulam, Ottappalam, Vagamon and Athirapally. Reports are that the final schedule will span over two months and nearly 2000 junior artistes will be brought in. Made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, Maamaankam began its production with debut director Sajeev Pillai wielding the megaphone. But due to creative differences with the producer, noted filmmaker Padma Kumar was brought to replace Sajeev. Read: ‘Maamaankam’ controversy: Ousted Malayalam director Sajeev Pillai explains his side The film is a historical based on a...
- 5/12/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodOne of the three films will be based on Kunjali Marakkar, which was shelved after it was announced some months ago.Digital NativeDigital NativeHere’s the big news that all Mammootty fans have been waiting for! It was reported earlier this month that Goodwill Entertainments, one of the top production houses in the Malayalam film industry, is all set to bankroll three projects this year, one of which was expected to be with Mammootty. The announcement in this regard came out on Easter, April 21, and it turns out that they will be making not one but three films with the megastar. One film will be helmed by Ajai Vasudev and is touted to be a mass entertainer. Debutants Bibin Mohan and Aneesh Hameed are scripting this project. Incidentally, Ajai Vasudev had directed by Mammootty in Masterpiece a couple of years ago and the film, produced by Ch Muhammed under his banner Royal Cinemas,...
- 4/22/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodWritten and directed by Khalid Rahman, the film is an action comedy.Digital NativeThe first look poster of the Mammootty starrer Unda was released on April 12th. Interestingly, it was the poster design that had garnered the attention of the film buffs. It featured Mammootty along with a set of actors in the film, showing everyone with equal prominence. Mammootty plays Inspector Manikandan in the movie and in the poster he is seen trying to fix a truck that has broken down along with his team of cops. On the poster, the film’s producer Krishnan Sethukumar said in an interview to cinemaexpress.com, “This poster wouldn’t have seen the light of day if not for Mammukka. He put aside his stardom to give more importance to the totality of the film, which is something to be appreciated. This wouldn’t have been possible with any other actor, even a debutant.
- 4/20/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodHis latest film's, 'Madhura Raja', end card has given rise to speculations of a sequel.Digital NativeMammootty starrer Madhura Raja released to packed houses this Vishu and is doing well in the theatres. The most interesting factor about this film is its end card where the film ends with the title Minister Raja giving rise to speculations that there will be another sequel. Given the fact that Mammootty emerges a winner in the elections in Madhura Raja, we can guess that Minister Raja will have him play a minister. Interestingly, Madhura Raja is the sequel to the hit movie Pokkiri Raja, which was released in 2010. Both Pokkiri Raja and Madhura Raja have been directed by Vyasakh and there is a strong possibility that he will be wielding the megaphone for Minister Raja as well. The technical crew of Madhura Raja included Gopi Sunder for music, Shaji Kumar for...
- 4/17/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is about a team of policemen headed by Mammootty, sent to the naxal prone areas in Chhattisgarh for election duty.Digital NativeMammootty’s upcoming film has an interesting title - Unda. The title has created a sense of curiosity among the fans already. Written and directed by Khalid Rahman, the film is an action comedy that is bankrolled by Moviee Mill's Krishnan Sethukumar and Gemini Studios. The film has Mammootty in the lead role playing a police officer, with Shine Tom Chacko, Jacob Gregory, Arjun Ashokan and Omkar Das Manikpuri in supporting roles. Asif Ali, Vinay Forrt, and Sudhi Koppa will be seen making cameo appearances in this film. The film is about a team of policemen headed by Mammootty, sent to the naxal prone areas in Chhattisgarh for election duty. The shooting of this film began last year and is scheduled to hit the silver screens for...
- 4/15/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe original is Dulquer Salmaan's film in Malayalam by the same title.Tnm StaffThe makers of Abcd, Allu Sirish’s upcoming flick in Telugu, released the movie trailer on Monday morning. The movie is a remake of the Malayalam film with the same title starring Dulquer Salman. The Telugu version, from the trailer, seems to be a faithful remake of the Malayalam, with the humour and action sequences intact. Allu Sirish, who plays the role of Avi in the movie, is a rich spoilt brat living in America. To mend his ways, Avi’s father through deceit sends him to India to pursue further education. But it’s only after reaching India that Allu Sirish and his friend (played by Bharat) realise that it had been a trap and they will have to live a hard life as students in India. How Avi and his friend make a living...
- 4/15/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie is a remake of the hit Malayalam movie with the same title with Dulquer Slaman in the lead.Digital NativeAllu Sirish’s upcoming film Abcd is getting ready for release this summer. The shooting of the film was wrapped up several months ago but the release was postponed many times for different reasons. Eventually, the news came out that the producers of Abcd were not happy with the final content and had suggested several changes which were incorporated. Sources in the know say that Suresh Babu and Allu Aravind went through the film and suggested changes which were made. The film was originally planned as a Valentine’s Day release but it had to be postponed to March 1 and then to March 22 due to various reasons. Finally, Abcd is gearing up for release this summer. The release date will be announced officially soon. Abcd is a remake of...
- 4/9/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
MollywoodSources in the know say that the film may be directed by Ajai Vasudev, who has earlier directed Mammootty’s ‘Masterpiece’.Digital NativeOne of the top production houses in the Malayalam film industry Goodwill Entertainments is all set to bankroll three projects this year and an announcement in this regard will be made on Easter, April 21. Reports are that the Malayalam mega star Mammootty will be cast in one of the projects as he has collaborated with the production house in the past and shares a good rapport with them. Sources in the know say that the film may be directed by Ajai Vasudev. However, an official announcement regarding this has not yet come. Ajai Vasudev has earlier directed Mammootty’s Masterpiece. While Mammootty played cop in this action thriller, Unni Mukundan, Mukesh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Poonam Bajwa, Gokul Suresh, Maqbool Salmaan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Mahima Nambiar, Lena, Megha Mathew, Santhosh Pandit...
- 4/2/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie will be now released on March 22.Digital NativeAllu Sirish’s upcoming film Abcd (American Born Confused Desi) was originally planned as a Valentine’s Day but it had to be postponed to March 1 due to various reasons. And now we hear that the release has been put off to 22 March. Abcd is a remake of the hit Malayalam movie with the same title. The original version was directed by Martin Prakkat and produced by Shibu Thameens under the banner Thameens Films. The film had Dulquer Salmaan, Jacob Gregory, Aparna Gopinath and Tovino Thomas in the lead roles. The film was made on a budget of Rs 4.5 crore and collected about Rs 12.5 crore at the box office. The first look poster of the Telugu version was unveiled some time ago and has garnered a good response from the film buffs. The poster features the film’s hero Allu Sirish in a stylish look.
- 2/14/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Tollywood The Telugu version of 'Abcd', originally a Malayalam film, is directed by Sanjiv Reddy and also marks his directorial debut. Digital NativeThe first look poster of Abcd (American Born Confused Desi) has been unveiled and has garnered a good response from the film buffs. The poster features the film’s hero Allu Sirish, who is on a skateboard. Abcd: American-Born Confused Desi is originally a 2013 Malayalam comedy film that was directed by Martin Prakkat and produced by Shibu Thameens under the banner Thameens Films. The film had Dulquer Salmaan, Jacob Gregory, Aparna Gopinath and Tovino Thomas in the lead roles. The film was made on a budget of Rs 4.5 crore and collected about Rs 12.5 crore at the Box Office. On the remake, Allu Sirish had tweeted much earlier, “So my next film is #Abcd (American Born Confused Desi), a Malayalam remake. Directed by debutante Sanjeev Reddy & produced by @madhurasreedhar.
- 12/29/2018
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
MollywoodWhile the male characters are believable, the women are poorly written.CrisIn a really distant, broad and squinting view, Mandharam might remind you a tad bit of Premam and an even lesser bit of the Hindi film Rockstar. Which essentially means the hero is going through different stages of life, and romances. Sometimes, the simplicity of everyday lines and getting right the senseless conversations between friends can make a script quite enjoyable. That’s what Mandharam does for most of the first half. Unfortunately, the promise of the first half fades away in the second. Rajesh (Asif Ali) is a pretty romantic boy even as a child - he wants to know the meaning of ‘I love you’, a line that he hears Mohanlal say in a movie. For a while, you might think this is yet another Mohanlal fan’s movie, with more ‘Lalettan’ lines coming into the conversations,...
- 10/5/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood‘Oru Kuttanadan Blog’ could have chosen to blaze its own trail, but disappointingly chooses to tread the standard path we see in every movie. CrisIt is not clear what Sunny Wayne is doing in the movie when it begins. More than two hours later, when the movie ends, you are still not sure why he was there at all. Sitting miles away in a foreign country, reading a blog – that is also the name of the movie – Oru Kuttanadan Blog, and discussing it with his roommate, Ananya. Oh yes, it is explained to be one man’s nostalgia to keep track of his native place – Krishnapuram in Kuttanad. What it tries to do is use him as an unnecessary prop to tell the film’s story. And the story, unsurprisingly, revolves not around Krishnapuram, the village, but rather one man who runs the place – Hari ettan, played by Mammootty.
- 9/14/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodRashmika Mandanna, the popular Kannada actor, has been roped in to play an important role in this comedy entertainer.Digital NativeAllu Sirish, who is desperately in need of a big hit, is looking forward to his upcoming film Abcd (American Born Confused Desi), which is the remake of the 2013 Malayalam film with the same title. The film, which went on to the floors recently, is being directed by debutant Sanjeev Reddy. The comedy entertainer has Rukshar Dhillon playing the female lead with master Bharath staging a comeback with a pivotal role in it. According to reports, Rashmika Mandanna, the popular Kannada actor, has been roped in to play an important role in this comedy entertainer. Sources say that Rashmika understands that her role will be small but did not want to let go the opportunity as it is a performance oriented role that would provide fodder for her acting skills. The film is being bankrolled by Madhura Sreedhar and Yash Rangineni. The shooting has just begun and plans are on to release Abcd later this year. The original version of Abcd which was released in 2013, was directed by Martin Prakkat. The film starred Dulquer Salman in the lead role with Jacob Gregory, Aparna Gopinath, Tovino Thomas and S. P. Sreekumar in pivotal roles. It was bankrolled by Shibu Thameens under the banner Thameens Films. Made on a budget of Rs. 4.5 crores, the movie collected Rs 12.5 crore at the box office. Allu Sirish, son of ace Telugu film producer Allu Aravind and brother of film star Allu Arjun, made his acting debut as a hero with the Tamil / Telugu bilingual Gouravam. Srirasthu Subamasthu, released in 2016, was a big hit in his career and he followed it with another hit movie Okka Kshanam last year. The young actor is hopeful to score another big hit with this remake.
- 6/25/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe original, 'Abcd (American-Born Confused Desi)', directed by Martin Prakkat had Dulquer Salman playing the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Malayalam film Abcd (American-Born Confused Desi) is all set to be remade in Telugu under the same title. The official announcement pertaining to this was made recently by actor Allu Sirish who will be reprising the role done by Dulquer Salman in the original. Allu Sirish in this regard tweeted: “So my next film is #Abcd (American Born Confused Desi), a Malayalam remake. Directed by debutante Sanjeev Reddy & produced by @madhurasreedhar. Other details soon!” So my next film is #Abcd (American Born Confused Desi), a Malayalam remake. Directed by debutante Sanjeev Reddy & produced by @madhurasreedhar. Other details soon! pic.twitter.com/EhetQjT5Qh — Allu Sirish (@AlluSirish) April 24, 2018 The Malayalam film, directed by Martin Prakkat, starred Dulquer Salman in the lead role with Jacob Gregory, Aparna Gopinath, Tovino Thomas, Vijayaraghavan, Lalu Alex, Sajini Sachariah, S.P.Sreekumar, Shivaji Guruvayoor, Sijoy Varghese, Krishnabhaskar Mangalasserri, Kalpana, Nandhu, Kalasala Babu, Santhakumari, and Thampi Antony forming the star cast. Abcd is a film about two America-based NRIs arriving at India for a vacation but for some reason could not go back and what happens is told with a heavy dosage of humour. Produced by Shibu Thameens under his banner Thameens Films on a budget of Rs 4.5 crores, the film collected about Rs 12.5 crores at the box office. The Telugu version will be directed by Sanjiv Reddy who will be making his debut as a director. According to reports, Abcd will go on to the floors in June this year and the prep work for it is already on. Allu Sirish made his debut as a child artiste in 1990 with the film Pratibandh and went on to act in the Tamil movie Mayabazar as a child artiste. He made his debut as lead actor with the Tamil film Gouravam in 2013 and since then has acted in Telugu films such as Kotha Janta and Srirastu Subhamastu which was a biggest hit in his career. Allu Sirish made his Malayalam debut with 1971: Beyond Borders in which he shared the screen space with Mohanlal. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also Read: Sai Pallavi's 'Diya': Will mom and daughter team up to take on oppressors?...
- 4/26/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SongDulquer's latest song 'Dhrithangapulagithan' from the upcoming movie 'Kalyanam' has hit the internet and how! Tnm StaffDulquer Salmaan/ ScreegrabAfter the enormous popularity of Sundari Penne and Johny, popular Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan is back with yet another music track. After much build up and anticipation, Dulquer's latest song Dhrithangapulagithan from the upcoming movie Kalyanam has hit the internet and how! Starring actors Shravan Mukesh, Varsha, Mukesh, Srinivasan and several others, the film is directed by first-time director Rajesh Nair. Dulquer has sung a peppy number from the film, that seems to have gotten his fans excited already, just hours after the full song was released. The full song video that was uploaded on YouTube on Tuesday has actors Dulquer Salmaan and Jacob Gregory recording at the studio, enjoying the wave Dhrithangapulagithan creates in the recording studio. The song is fast gaining popularity, with social media users giving it a thumbs up. Sharing the song on his social media pages, Dulquer said: "We had a ball singing and shooting for this and I am sure you guys will also love it. Here’s wishing the full team of #Kalyanam all the best for the movie" The young actor first turned singer with music composer Gopi Sunder's song Johny from the movie Abcd. After this, Dulquer also went on to sing Sundari Penne from his blockbuster film Charlie. Although Dulquer played the lead roles in both these films, the star cast for Kalyanam does not feature him. Last week, saying that he had a wonderful time recording for the song, Dulquer had thanked the team of the film "for making him a part of the film in this way." Watch the song here and go all "dhrithangapulagithan"!
- 1/16/2018
- by Megha
- The News Minute
Chennai, Oct 17: Actors Dulquer Salmaan and Aparna Gopinath have been roped in to play the lead pair in Martin Prakatt's "American Born Confused Desi" (Abcd).
The screenplay of the film is written by Sooraj-Neeraj and Gopi Sunder will compose the music for it.
Shibu Thameens is producing the movie that also features Jacob Gregory, who was seen in comedy show "Akkara Kazhchakal" in a prominent role.
The screenplay of the film is written by Sooraj-Neeraj and Gopi Sunder will compose the music for it.
Shibu Thameens is producing the movie that also features Jacob Gregory, who was seen in comedy show "Akkara Kazhchakal" in a prominent role.
- 10/17/2012
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
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