Thursday, 31 May 2012
M.G.Sreekumarto produce "Ardhanari".
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
TRP Ratings of malayalam GEC Channels. (13/5/12 - 21/5/12 )
1) Asianet - 42.35 %
2) Surya - 36.47 %
3) Mazhavil manorama - 12.31 %
4)Kairali - 8.54 %
5)Amritha - 8.29 %
6) jeevan - 8.21%
Top 5 programs
1) Ningalkkum akam kodeeswaran
2) Akashadoothu
3) Vodafone comedy stars
4) Idea star singer
5) Kumkumappoovu.
NB: This is not an official site of malayalam TRP Ratings. We are not responsible for any type of objections.
More updation will be adding soon.
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Grandmaster falls, Mallu sing &Diamond necklace safe
B Unnikrishnan's 'Grandmaster ' was released in 62 centres, but in the week four, the movie has been eliminated form 41 theatres.Currently the movie continues in 18 centers and a couple of multiplexes, of which a few have reduced show numbers. The movie will find it difficult to attain the hit status, continuing with thefates of all other superstar films ofthe year like 'Casanova', 'The king and the Commissioner' and 'Cobra'. Laljose's "Diamond Necklace ' has emerged the black horse among the three releases of the week. The movie which made to just 24 centres in its release week is nowbeing shown in 42 centres. A movie with a lesser cast of Fahd Fazil , Samvrutha Sunil and Sreenivasan supported by a few fresh faces , 'Diamond Necklace' has already emerged a hit and adds a feather to the new generation hits that made to theatres this year.
Vysakh's 'Mallusingh' has surprisingly emerged safe in its fourth week, though a section of the critics were heavily giving thumps down for the film. The colourful movie hasn't lost much of its release centres and is still running in 59 centres across the state. The six crore affair may turna hit if it can pull in crowds for yetanother week.
Meanwhile, the last week's releases 'Arike' and 'Manjadikkuru' has got a very low profile opening and the movies just hang on to six and three centres receptively in its second week.
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Jagathy Sreekumar unable to identify people
Jagathy Sreekumar, who is now being treated at CMC Vellore is finding it very difficult to recognise people around him. The actor's rightside was completely paralysed after the accident.
Thanks to the efforts of the doctor, Jagathy is now able to move his right leg and is ina semi conscious state. Doctors hope that since his right side has begun to move, this movement will gradually pass on to the rest of his body as well and then the actor will regain his ability to speak.
Moreover, all outside woundshave been healed and his body has begun responding to medication. Let's hope thatJagathy Sreekumar gets well soon and comes back on the big screen.
'Kochi to Kodambakkam' completes shooting
Mammootty in promo for Mohanlal's new film?
The film, which was scheduled forrelease in the first week of June, is now delayed by 10 days to accommodate the promo shoot, asource close to director Renjith told IANS. "This delay is because Mammoottyis currently holidaying in Europe and is expected to be back here, early next month. Once he returns, he will do the promo to promote this Mohanlal film, whichfights the use of alcohol," said thesource, who didn't wish to be named. Renjith and Mohanlal have come together for a movie after 2007 film "Rock N' Roll", which bombedat the box office.
Initially, Renjith had zeroed in on Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and state Excise Minister K.Babu to do the promo, but later he decided to go for Mammootty, for obvious marketing reasons. Moreover, Mammootty, who madea 40-second film "Say No to Drinks; Say No to Drugs" as part ofa campaign by the excise department last year, has gone onrecord saying that he would try toavoid doing film scenes intended to promote the use of liquor and drugs.
Mammootty and Renjith have earlier worked together in films like "Pranchiyetan and The Saint" (2010) and "Palerimanikyam Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha" (2009), which have kept Mammootty's flag flying high.
"Emmanuel" starts rolling from October.
Playhouse produces the film. Vidya Sagar composes music . Sameer Thahir cranks the camera.The film will be on the floor in October.
Navya Nair as Lal's wife in "Scene Onnu, Nammude Veedu".
Navya had taken time off from acting after her marriage to Santhosh Menon in 2010 though she had appeared as a judge in a reality show.
‘Scene Onnu, Nammude Veedu’ is a story with a cinematic background and Navya acts as theteacher wife of Lal who appears as Ottapalam Unni in the movie.
Shailesh Divakar writes the screenplay and Shefeer Seth is theproducer.
Monday, 28 May 2012
"Hero"opens to good opinions
Samudrakkani to team up with mohanlal ?!
Asianet Movie Schedule 28 May To 03 June 2012
29 May 2012 Tuesday – 1.30 PM– Drona 2010
30 May 2012 Wednesday – 1.30 PM– Time
31 May 2012 Thursday – 1.30 PM – Junior Senior
01 June 2012 Friday – 1.30 PM – Mambazhakkalam
02 June 2012 Saturday – 09.00 AM – Film star
02 June 2012 Saturday – 12.30 PM – Muhabath
02 June 2012 Saturday – 5.00 PM – Asianet serial awards
02 June 2012 Saturday – 11.00 PM - Mrigaya
02 June 2012 Saturday – 02.30 AM –Sukrutham
03 June 2012 Sunday – 09.00 AM – Snehaveedu
03 June 2012 Sunday – 2.00 PM– Rathinirvedham
03 June 2012 Sunday – 5.00 PM – Nanban (Premiere)
03 June 2012 Sunday – 02.30 AM – Nanban (Retelecast)
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Sunday, 27 May 2012
Mohanlal to don"SaiBaba" ??
"Chirichum Chirippichum", autobiography of Manian Pillai Raju launched.
Gandhi square by M.A.Nishad
Sathyan anthikkad's next movie titled as 'Oru karyam parayanundu'
Mohanlal-Lal team is back .
Jagathy Sreekumar's Stand-ins , Baburaj &Suraj ??
‘Mr.Marumakan’ starring Dileep has replaced Jagathy with Baburajand the reshooting with Baburaj is already on its way.
Baburaj’s performance in ‘Salt andPepper’ in a humorous role has altered his graph and given him a new identity and fresh opportunities.
‘Manthrikan’ directed by Anil is another movie casting Jagathy and it is said that Jagathy's role is completely removed from the script. Instead, Suraj Venjaramoodu’s small role is being expanded with more scenes, according to the grapevine. When an approach was made to aNational Award winning actor from Cochin to take up Jagathy’s role, he demanded double of what has been Jagathy’s fee!
At the same time, Suraj was ready to work for half of Jagathy’s fee. The actor from Cochin who shifted from mimicry to acting demanded more saying that sinceas he was being substituted for Jagathy, his charge was also high. At the same time, Venjaramoodu says he is delighted at being called to replace ‘Ambili Chettan’ and so the half rate. The reactionsfrom the two were contrary to what was expected by the film crowd, so goes the talk.
But the Cochin actor’s cronies from Maharajas support him and say that he is a simple person andprobably a little too much of his evening quota might have made him talk like that.
Some of the experts in the film land had anticipated more roles for Jagdeesh and Maniyan Pilla Raju until Jagathy comes back to acting, but contrary to their expectations, Baburaj seems to bag most of these replacement roles.
Another villain turned comedian, Janardanan, seems to have been surprised and highly impressed with the way Baburaj is carrying himself, and has confided as much to his close friends.
Saturday, 26 May 2012
Vidya Balan in Malayalam Apparel Ad.
Mammootty moving with the times !
The new movie’s screenplay will be written by ‘Urumi’ fame Shankar Ramakrishnan. Mammooty’s manager George willbe producing the film. The shooting is expected to start aftercompleting the works of ‘Spirit’. Mammootty’s decision to work more with the directors of the new wave cinemas is expected to produce a host of classy Malayalam films in the near future.
Friday, 25 May 2012
MALAYALAM MOVIE HERO :: REVIEW
Prithviraj 's Hero tells the story of a man who works as Dupe for film stars, He does highly risky stunts as a dupe for the film star and he takes all the credits of that stunts.
Prithviraj' s Introduction scene was really good, His fans are going to love that shot. And in overall, Prithviraj did really well as an actor and try to produce all his capabilities. And the 6 Packs he build especially for this movie helped to raise the promotional part of the movie.
The Actress Yami Gautam ( Vicky Donor Fame) was looking gorgeous in the movie, But I think that she was facing some difficulties with lip sync, in fact, the dubbing artist may had moredifficulties than she had :). Actor Anoop Manon (Adithyan) did very good with his role.
Background Music was really good, Photography, Screen Play and direction - Good. Action Scenes were excellent. Songs were OK.
Actor Srikanth and Bala were not at their best, Actually they made us bored many times. The story line is very predictable, Same old level of story telling. And the Climax is not so good.
Verdict: This movie is watchable if you are prepared to watch an Acton packed movie.
Rating: **---
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THIRUVAMBADI THAMBAN :: REVIEW
The first half of the movie is not quite as engaging as the second but altogether, THIRUVAMBADI THAMBAN is a watchable movie keeping you engaged from the beginning to the end. Story by Padmakumar is simple without any twists or turns but the movie has the ability to keep you engrossed with some high qualityacting, lovely music, excellent visuals and striking dialogues.
Alexander John produces the film under the banner of Jini Cinema.
Legend has it that 64 Christian families of traders from Central Travancore settled in Trichur at the request of Shakthan Thamburan for the purpose of developing Trichur into a large trading centre. They were given all the support by the Royalty including a say in governing. Prominent among them was the family known as Thiruvambadi Alangat Malikakkar. The family’s love for elephants has been well recorded and has been handed down from generation to generation right up to the present generation of Thiruvambadi Mathan Tharakan and his son Thiruvambadi Thamban.
They are one of the biggest elephant contractors in the wholeof South India and uncle Kunjoonju Mappila helps them in the business. Sonpur, by the banks of river Ganga, conducts the biggest elephant fair in the whole of Asia and you can be certain that elephants of Thiruvambadi Alangad Malika are always present at the fair. The threesome from Thiruvambadi Alangad Malika undertake a journey to Sonpur Elephant fair for bringing elephants to the Uthramkara temple for the annualPooram Festival. On their way back, on reaching Madurai, they come across an unexpected development which changes theirwhole life and leads them to different situations and these are depicted in THIRUVAMBADI THAMBAN.
Jayaram acts as the son of JagathySreekumar and Nedumudi Venu appears as the uncle. Jayaram brings the character alivewith another fine performance. Jayaram’s strength lies in doing what he knows to the best of his ability and he has done it perfectly. Haripriya merges with the village ambience and gives a creditable show in her debut film. Jagathy Sreekumar shows again why he is the most loved, by another worthy performance. Kishore (who shot to fame through films like Happy, Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, Aadukalam, Porkalam ) has come out with a spectacular performance.
Nedumudi Venu and Thambi Ramiah have done justice to their parts. Samuthirakani's cameo is effective.Rests of the cast are supportive. Director M.Padmakumar has been able to make the story by Suresh Babu amusing and at the same time credible with some fine treatment. Script by Suresh Kumarhas its ups and downs but altogether holds itself well. Camera by Manoj Pillai and editingby Samjith have been of high standard and worth mentioning. Ouseppachan’s compositions are melodious and pleasing to the ear. In short,
THIRUVAMBADI THAMBANis a sweet watchable movie with a simple story and without any cheap irritable gimmics.
Verdict: Watchable.
Rating :: **---
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Thursday, 24 May 2012
B.Unnikrishnan's next: "I LOVE ME".
Famous Cartoon Column "Gulfumpadi P.O" to filmic version.
Heading for a separation
Rajeev Pillai to try comedy
Rajeev's new movie 'Kaash' will be another comedy film which will be the launch pad of his two friends -Sajith and Sujith.
The movie is about four friends who hatch a very different plan toget out of their financial crisis.
Bineesh Kodiyeri and Basil will play the two friends of Rajeev in the film. The crew are almost into finalizing 'Tournament' fame Manu for the third role. 'Kaash' will also have Innocent, Suraj Venjarammodu, Mamukkoya, Bijukuttan and Indrans in other important roles.
Sarayu turns negative
Dileesh & Syam pen for Mohanlal- Shafi Film ?
Padmarajan's Son debuting as a scenerist !
Priyanka tied the knot.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Malayalam movie Bachelor Party Posters
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Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Mohanlal talks aboutthe murder of T.P Chandrasekharan.
Ann Augustine in"Trivandrum Lodge"..
Prithviraj signs second Bollywood film?
Kalidasa International Movie's first film 'Hide And Seek'
Prithviraj plays villain in "Arivaal Chuttika Nakshathram"
The movie titled ‘ACN’ (Arivaal Chuttika Nakshathram) stars Megastar Mammootty and Young Superstar Prithviraj in the main roles.
Massive preparations are underway for the shooting expected to start by the end of this year. Since the movie depicts the 1940’s, a lot of research has to go in to the preparations, said Amal.
The director also said that artificial sets and backgrounds would be required to go with the times. Another hassle to be overcome, he says, is to synchronise the dates of Mammootty and Prithviraj who are both very busy artists.
In the meantime, another talk going around is that Mammootty had asked for a change in the story which is causing delay. Amal said that he does not create stylish scenes with any particular motive in mind. He was answering to a question from a scribe as to whether the same kind of stylish scenes as in ‘Big B’, ‘Sagar Alias Jacky’ and ‘Anwar’ would be seen in the new flick. When such films are made, these scenes happen naturally. But Shankar Ramakrishnan scripted ‘ACN’ will be a totally different movie, according to Amal.
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Narain in "Jewel Thief"
Padmapriya ready to do an item dance in Malayalam !!
The actress has taken a strange but bold decision to do an item number in Amal Neerad’s BACHELOR PARTY.
She will put steps for the song 'Kappa kappa Kappa Puzhuku...' inthe film. To the surprise of all, Padmapriya has done it free of cost.
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Sunday, 20 May 2012
Has Satyamev Jayate failed from the advertising perspective?
One such recent report on Afaqs, the highly respected trade site for news on the marketing and advertising industries in India, states that much against anticipation, Satyamev Jayate on Star Plus has failed to make it to the Top 10 shows list in the Hindi speaking market (HSM) for theweek ended May 12, 2012. Instead, according to TAM's latest data, the much-touted property – garbed in Aamir Khan glory – has opened with a TVR of 3.02 on Star Plus to occupy the 12th spot in the most-watched show hierarchy. It adds that from a hardcore buyer and advertiser's point of view, the show has failed inefficient delivery.
“While the expectations were very high at the initial stage, the levels are much lowered now. And, if such a rating trend continues, then the expectations will significantly diminish. Evidently, this also means that advertisers will not be ready to pay such high premium on the property,” the report quotes a top mediabuyer.
However, it admits that the show has managed to successfully create a brand of its own and therefore, from Khan's perspective, the show is a clear 'hot' success. It can be noted here, that earlier,
Bollywood publicist Dale Bhagwagar had pointed out that "even if the show doesn'tgrow in TRP ratings, it will eventually do a world of good to Brand Aamir Khan.”
He had also pointed out that the actor has connected with urban as well as rural audiences and the show has already been hailed as revolutionary.
"Of course, the most sensible move would be to drastically cut down on production budgets, so that it becomes more viable for its advertisers," Dale had said, further stating that Aamir Khan has nevertheless earned a place in history for attempting a bold concept likethis in a country mired with corruption, political infighting,scams and frauds.
Ningalkkum akam kodeeswaran beats Mamtha's game show.
Ningalkkum Akam Kodeeswaran is the Malayalam version of the hugely popular television show Kaun Banega Crorepati ,hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.Though many have criticised Suresh Gopi's mannerisms and presentation by terming it as 'over acting', most people are of the opinion that Ningalkkum Akam Kodeeswaran is an extremelyinteresting and informative show.
The show is one among the few shows showcased on Malayalam channel that gives people the opportunity to win lakhs of money. Check out what readers of Oneindiahave to say about Ningalkkum Akam Kodeeswaran ...
Arjun Gopal (TV Artist ) Excellent Programme. Very informative. Superb presentation by Suresh Gopi. He is simply rocks as a host. Very good Malayalam pronunciation & I will rate him as the best anchor among different celebrities hosting this same program indifferent language. Only exception is Amitabh Bachchan.
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"Its not Santhosh Madhavan's story" : Kunchacko Boban
Mammootty in Lal Jose's "Emmanuel".
Theater Association up in arms !
Arike :: Movie Review
He has brought another rabbit out of his hat with ‘Arike’, a beautifully scripted and sensitivelydirected movie, based on a famous Bengali short story by Sunil Gangopadhayay. Shanthanu (Dileep) is a researcherin linguistics and enjoys close companionship with Kalpana(Samvritha Sunil) and Anuradha(Mamta Mohandas). Shanthanu and Kalpana are in love with each other but both are shy to express their feelings. Anuradha had a bitter experience in love and prefers to be left alonewhile Kalpana loves to have a romantic relationship. Anuradha plays the cupid to bring the two together. How the friendship and romance go forward is the story on which ‘Arike’ has been framed.
As far as entertainment go, perhaps this is the best to come out from Shyamaprasad. The film is short and sweet and there is never a dull moment throughout the entire length of the movie. Acting is another aspect which has come out very well.
Dileep as Shanthanu has performed excellently while Samvritha Sunil looks elegant and natural. Mamta Mohandas does her part with restraint and provesyet again that she will go a long way in her career. Vineeth is fine. And rest of cast in good level.
Ouseppachan’s music and background score sit very well with the mood of the movie. Art direction by Vinesh Banglan is tasteful and Alagappan’s camerawork is remarkably merging with the theme. For those who come to watch a clean and wholesome movie with quality, ‘Arike’ is surely the best prescription.
Verdict: Good
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Manjadikkuru :: Movie review
Mohanlal in three more films
Saturday, 19 May 2012
Prithviraj for a new change
Mohan lal, Reema team: coming soon
Friday, 18 May 2012
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Malayalam movie 'BREAKING NEWS '
'Thiruvamadi thamban' censored with 'U/V' Certificate.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
A channel battle for malayalam films.
Asianet leads the fray, and has already acquired the televsion rights of films like ‘Masters’, ‘Casanova’, ‘Swapnasanchari’, ‘Kunjaliyan’, ‘Nayika’, ‘Dr. Love’, ‘Father’s Day’, ‘Ee Thirakkinidayil’, ‘Achante Aanmakkal’ and ’3 Char Sau Bees’.
Surya has acquired the television rights of biggies as ‘Grand Master’, ‘Cobra’, ‘Ordinary’, ‘Ee Adutha Kaalathu’, ‘Nidra’, ‘Oomakkuyil Paadumbol’, ‘Njanum Ente Familyum’, ‘Padmasree BharathDr. Saroj Kumar’, ‘Karmayogi’, ‘Happy Durbar’, ‘Vellaripravinte Changathi’ and ‘Beautiful’.
If Asianet and Surya are right there in the front, can Kairali and Mazhavil Manoram be far behind? Kairali has acquited the televison rights of ‘SpanishMasala’ while Mazhavil Manorama has ‘The King and the Commissioner’, Second Show’, ‘Venicile Vyapari’, ‘Violin’ and ‘Ulakum Chuttum Vaaliban’ in its kitty. And with new entertainment channels entering the scene, itonly seems to be getting tougher by the day.
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Geethu Mohandas slams new age Malayalam cinema
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
A cinema named as ' Cinema '
Issac Newton Son Of Philippose – Lal and Biju Menon
Harish Unni scripts it. Anil Mathew produces ‘Issac Newton, Son of Philippose’, under the banner of Mary Matha productions.
As the title suggests it is a story of a father and son. It will be a hilarious movie, which has Lal in the role of Father and Biju Menon as Son. Both actors have been in the industry for a while and has done and proved their versatility in acting. Biju Menon and Lal has done many comedy roles and recently they have done it in ‘Seniors’ and ‘Salt ‘n’ Pepper’ respectively.
Lal is now busy shooting for his upcoming film ‘Cobra’, which is directed by Lal himself and has Superstar Mammotty in the lead. It is the first time Lal is directing the star. Biju Menon is awaiting the release of ‘Ordinary’, in whichhe plays the role of a KSRTC bus driver. Kunjacko Boban plays the conductor in this road movie.
Jagathy for a longer schedule
Jagathy's right side was largely paralysed after the head injury following the accident that happened at Calicut, during the second week of March. But now the actor is able to move his right leg. The doctors are expecting this movement to pass over to other parts of the side which will gradually help the actor to regain his ability to speak. The fractures and other wounds that the actor had are gradually getting healed.
The senior star of Mollywood is currently under the observation of the Neuro-rehabilitation department of the hospital
"Kashhhh....": OGEE Production.
'Samualinte Makkal' renamed as 'Lisammayude veedu'
Monday, 14 May 2012
Tharuni Sachdev passed away !!
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Sunday, 13 May 2012
Malayalam cinema Rebounds !
‘GRAND MASTER’, ‘DIAMOND NECKLACE’ and ‘MALLU SINGH’ have all been crowd pullers because of their quality and themes which were quite different from the usual stuff.
In ‘GRAND MASTER’, Mohanlal playsa character closer to his age and maturity and it has given a boost to his image which was suffering from the catastrophic failure of ‘Casanovva’. The movie itself stands apart as a classic thriller fit to be ranked among the best.
‘MALLU SINGH’ is another hit which qualifies as a mass entertainer and the scenic beauty of Punjab and the city of Patiala adds colour to the movie.
‘DIAMOND NECKLACE’ tells about the changing times and the different lifestyles of people living overseas. Though a romantic story, it differs by the treatment and presentation from that master craftsman Lal Jose. ‘Star in the making’ Fahad Fazil has given a remarkable performance and LalJose is particularly pleased with Fahad’s acting which, according to Lal, is so adaptable and could be bent to the extreme without breaking.
’22 FEMALE KOTTAYAM’, another movie released earlier, was also acclaimed by critics for its bold theme on a contemporary issue. Similarly,
‘MAYAMOHINI’, was able to capture a sizable section of fans and bring in profits, though the quality of the film was nothing to be talked about, and the film has completed 30 days successfully.
The lukewarm response accordedto Malayalam films at the beginning of 2012 in spite of the super star presence had given rise to fears among the film makers but the trend has changed and the beginning of thechange could be traced from ‘EE ADUTHAKALATHU’ which was a reasonable success. It was followed by ‘ORDINARY’, the first mega hit of 2012, which has completed 60 days and still going strong.
Along with a crop of young stars, this period has also given a number of new directors and artists which bodes well for Malayalam Cinema.
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Prithviraj & Sreenivasan in"Mumbai Police"
The delay continued even though the announcement had come before the making of ‘Casanovva’ with Mohanlal as the hero.
Then rumours that Prithvi had abandoned the project and that Mammootty might accept the role in ‘Mumbai Police’ were floating around but finally all the uncertainties are over and Prithvi will be the hero in ‘Mumbai Police’. Along with Prithvi, Sreenivasan too will be playing a very important part in the film.
The name of the film is likely to bechanged as Prithviraj is starting on another movie with a similar name ‘Mumbai Dosth’ and this is likely to cause some confusion among the viewers, according to Sanjay, who is one of the screenplay writers. Prithviraj acts as Antony Moses, a strict police officer in ‘Mumbai Police’, the shooting of which will start in August.
Unni Mukundan in "Edison Photos".
The film will be on the floors in August.
Vidya Balan revealedabout her Lover !
Though she confessed her love for Sidharth, she has no intention of getting married in the near future.
Functions like engagement and ring exchange haven’t been thought of so far and there are no immediate plans either, she said. The relationship might culminate in marriage at a later date,she added.
Saturday, 12 May 2012
It's Thalaivan for Ilayathalapathy Vijay!
Rumours are rife that Thalaivan will take off in June.It is said that Vijay, who is busy with AR Murugadoss’ Thupaki , will simultaneously do Al Vijay’s film as well as Gautham Menon’s Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru . Thalaivan is an out and out action entertainer and produced by Chandra Prakash Jain. It has GV Prakash’s music. The hunt forthe female lead roles are on and the makers of the film are expected to finalise once the director returns from London, where he is filming Thandaavam .
Lenin's 'Edavappathy' at Munnar
The film is mainly about the Tibetan refugees who have been denied freedom by the Chinese government.
The cinematographer is Madhu Ambat. The music directors are Pandit Ramesh Narayanan and Mohan Sithara.
Sreejith to play Sathya Sai Baba
Mr. Marumakan :: Preview
Though a lawyer by profession, Ashok is also interested in reviving the drama troupe which was once run by hisfamily. The troupe which had ignited much discussions in the social and political arena had been into deep trouble when Ashokraj came up to hold its mantle.
As a part of giving a new face to 'Bharathakalakshetram', Ashok is now directing and playing the lead of the drama titled Dasavatharam, for the troupe. Ashok Raj even changes his nameto Ashok Chakravarthy to suit the tastes of the new generation drama viewers. But after a pretty good restart, financial troubles start to affect the troupe.
Into this difficult situation arrives Ashok's elder brother Baburaj, an MBA holder, who runs a company which is now in a financial mess. The entire family is now surrounded by debtors who are trying to get back their money by hook or crook. Ashok had a special ability to somehow manage things in every crisis. Balasubrahmanyam (Bhagyaraj) isa bank officer who arrives to initiate legal proceedings against Babu Raj and to attach their bunglow to get him to repay the loan that he had taken, to start hisventure. But Balasubrahmanyam has got his share of woes, as he is estranged from his arrogant wife Raja Mallika (Khushboo). Mallika hails from a wealthy familyand is the daughter of the even harsher Raja Kokila (Sheela), who is the boss of Raja's group of companies. Sanusha appear as Rajalekshmy, the daughter of RajaMallika, who is just back to Kerala after completing her degree in fashion designing. The trio believes that a woman can carry on easily, without the help of a man and that is the one reason, Balasubrahmaniam is now out of his house. Ashok Raj now decidesto get into the scheme of things to pacify the bank officer and delay the bank procedures.
His entry forces the ladies to go back from their previous ideals and what all follows is the rest of 'Mr marumakan'. 'Mr Marumakan' has songs by Suresh peters of which one shot in four days with rains is the highlight.
Produced by MahaSubair and Nelson Eype in the banner of Varanchithra Big screen, 'Mr Marumakan' will be ontheatres in a matter of few weeks.
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Viswaroopam on June ?
It will release simultaneously in multiple languages and in Hindi as'Vishwaroop'. The film is based on international terrorism and will see Kamal Haasan in more than one roles, including that of a terrorist.
It is touted to be one of the biggest films in Indian cinema and has Pooja Kumar, Rahul Bose, Andrea Jeremiah along with several others in pivotal roles. Directed by Kamal, music for the bilingual is by Shankar - Ehsaan - Loy.
A digital poster was recently unveiled that only built more air of mystery around the film and itsconcept....
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'Maatraan' releases on August 15!
This has been officially announced by Eros International that has bagged the Tamil theatrical rights of this movie that's produced by AGS Entertainment. Eros has bagged the Tamil theatrical rights in TamilNadu, Kerala and Karnataka and the Tamil audio rights of the film.
The action thriller helmed by KV Anand stars Suriya and Kajal Aggarwal. Harris Jayaraj has composed the tunes. 'Maatraan' has been shot in extensive locales including the Pakistan border, Hyderabad, Wai in Maharashtra, Jodhpur and several other places including Balkan regions like Russia, Croatia,Serbia, Albania and Macedonia.
An added plus is the usage of performance capture technology in the action scenes.
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Friday, 11 May 2012
Suraj Venjarumoodu as hero in 'Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal '.
Incidentally, Shanker Ramakrishnan worked earlier as assistant to Ranjith and played a principal part in Ranjith’s movie “Spirit”.
More updation will be adding soon.
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Thursday, 10 May 2012
Bachelor party on June 8
The movie which was shot by Amal Neerad at Munnar, Madhura and Ernakulam will be brought to theatres by Prithvi's August cinema.
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Baburaj is very busy now !
Interestingly, Baburaj will act in the role originally shot with Jagathy Sreekumar in the movie 'Mr Marumakan'.As the senior staris on hospital bed unable to complete the portions in the movie , the crew is re shooting the same role with Baburaj.
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Wednesday, 9 May 2012
I.V.Sasi to make T.Damodaran's last script into film.
The duo had delivered several blockbusters to the malayalam cinema. . The films from the team like Meen,Angadi, Ahimsa Thadakam, Thushaaram, Ee Nadu, John Jaffer Janardhanan, Innalenkil Naale, Iniyenkilum, Vartha, Angadikappurathu,1921, Abkaari, Adimakal Udamakal, Avanazhi, all were huge hits at box office.
Balram Vs Tharadas is the last onethat came from them.
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Mohanlal fans and "Karuman Kashappan".
Consisiting of new faces, the film is being shot in different locationsof Palakkad District. The characters speak the typical Malayalam spoken by the people of Chittur, Kollengode, Parali and Malampuzha and even the names are peculiar to Palakkad like Kasappan, Manjarali and Velan.
The movie is being directed by Sajil Parali for whom this is the first directorial venture.
It is a typically Palakkad based andoriented film more akin to some of the super hits in Tamil and gives opportunities to an astounding 87 newcomers.
It is the story of three Mohanlal fans from Choorikkad village played by Shaji, Vinu and Rajesh who disappear after taking part in a festival and the movie followsthe track to find out the fate of these three Mohanlal fans.
Another new face from Bombay, Krishaa Kurup, acts in the role of Thulasi, the female lead in the story. The whole action takes place during three days and the language made famous by Biju Menon in ‘Ordinary’ is being spoken by all the characters in ‘Karuman Kasappan’. Director Saji Parali, who has done innumerable ad films, has also worked as assistant director in ‘Swantham Bharya Zindabad’ and ‘Swargam 9 km’. However, ‘Karuman Kasappan’ is the first attempt as director for the 22-year old Sajil.
According to Sajil, the film is expected to reach the theaters in June, after dubbing and editing works are completed. The film willbe a clean entertainer consisting of a mixture of romance, suspense and hero-worship, Sajil claimed.
Other details; Photography: SujishKottayi, Art Direction: Krishnan Kannadi, Song Composition: Ushanth Thavath, Subin Rajakkad, Music Direction: Jyothi Kannan, Editing: Shyam S, Panachamoodu, Costume: Sukesh Tirur, Make-up: Rajesh Nenmara, Stills: Ramdas Mathur, Production Designer:Chinju Chandanapalli, Production Executive:Mansur Vettathur, Choreography: Santhosh Kodumbu, PRO: Nazar Manakkal.
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Viji Thampi's "Nadodi Mannan" depicts 'From a Jack to a King'.
Padmanabhan(Dileep) was a professional marcher for any procession be it by any political party. He was the only son of comrade Madhavan, a veteran communist leader from Ottapalamknown for his integrity, and his childhood memories were of going to party demonstrations hanging on to his father’s arms. When his father died leaving him to look after his mother and two sisters, he was forced to take up the job of a professional marcher,the only work he knew. So he became a paid professional marcher for all who wanted him. He even changed his attire depending on which party’s procession he was attending. He wore dresses to match the colours of the respective party flags and this made him the darling of all. He spends most of his time in Thiruvananthapuran inconnection with the procession and he reaches the capital once again for the same purpose. But this time, his march becomes a big turning point in his life. He is made a candidate for the Corporation polls and gets elected. And then he is made the Mayor of the Corporation, ‘From the Jack to a King’, as the saying goes.
Padmanabhan’s life as the Mayor and the interesting episodes he faces in his official life are illustrated in ‘NADODI MANNAN’.
More updation will be adding Soon. Bloggerized by Movie wicket.
Prithviraj and Kunchacko Boban in Lal Jose's next .
Rima Kallingal and Ramya Nambeeshan will be their leading ladies. Screenplay is written by Bobby-Sanjay team who had previously created the screenplay for ‘Casanovva’.
The movie, which is not named yet, has Prithviraj in the role of a doctor. The locations for shootingwill be Trivandrum, Peerumad andErnakulam. The movie is being produced by Prem Prakash under the banner of Prakash Movietone. Actors for other roles are being identified.
The role of the principal characterin ‘Diamond Necklace’ was also that of a doctor, played by Fahad Fazil. It was purely coincidental that the doctor role has appeared again, says Lal Jose. The movie is expected to be completed this year itself.
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Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Dulkar salman's next project with Martin Prakkattu.
The film will have the upcoming super star Dulquer Salmaan to do the lead role.
This is the fourth film of Dulquer after SECOND SHOW, USTAD HOTEL and JUNE. .
Interestingly, it was his father Mammootty who donned the male protagonist in Martin’s fist film ‘BEST ACTOR’.
The name and further details of the film will be announced next week.
Nikhil Menon's directorial debut,"My Fan Ramu" pooja held
Mollywood imports Heroins from Tollywood.
Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate, a super flop: KamaalR Khan
The first episode of Aamir's Satyamev Jayate that was aired on Sunday, has been receiving great reviews across the nation. Since the show deals with major national issues like female infanticide, the citizens are more curious and looking forward for a change in India. But, Mr KRK seems not too happy with it and continues with his age-old method of grabbing the limelight by criticising big stars.
DJ Sekhar Menon in Aashiq Abu film
Da Thadiya is also the maiden venture of Aashiq Abu's production house. This film is scripted by Syam Pushkaran, Dileesh Nair and Abhilash. Bijibal Maniyil is the music director and Shyju Khalid is the cinematographer for this movie, which will hit the hit screens soon.
Monday, 7 May 2012
Mallu sing :: Average opening
The opening day fetched the film a decent 60 Lakhs, and collectionspicked up slightly on the weekend. The word of mouth is not that encouraging, as it has been the cases with recently released masala entertainers. But the success of films of late have shown us that entertainment value works big time at the boxoffice, more than anything else. Mallu Singh had the potential for a much bigger opening had it got a solo release.
Mallu Singh shall definitely make it big at the boxoffice if it does not encounter disastrous fall in collections during the weekdays. The movie has provided much needed platform for upcoming Unni Mukundan, who may in future become a bankable star at the boxoffice, if he chooses his future projects wisely.
Mallu Singh is produced by Neeta Anto and distributed in Kerala by Anna Mega Media Release. The budget of the movie is touted to be anywhere between 6 - 6.25 Crores excluding printing and publicity.
Verdict:: Below Average
Grand master : Successful initial collection
Grandmaster opened to about 80% on the opening day, grossing just about 65 Lakhs, but picked up by 15-20% on the weekend. The film carries favorable reports and shall be profitable if it does not fall more than 45-50% during the weekdays.
The Mohanlal starrer however faces stiff challenge from a MasalaEntertainer in the form of Mallu Singh which also had opened to tremendous attendance, and another multiplex - city centred film Diamond Necklace featuring Fahad Fazil, who has of late hit a purple patch of success.
Grandmaster is the maiden distribution venture of UTV in Mollywood. It has got a far smallerrelease when compared to other Mohanlal flicks in recent times.
Grandmaster released in 62 screens in Kerala on 3 May 2012. A good first week of about 4 - 4.50 Crores shall be magnificent for such a movie. The film is produced by Ronnie Screwala andSidharth Roy Kapoor of UTV Motion Pictures, at a budget of 6 Crores.
The satellite rights of the B Unnikrishnan directed movie goesto Surya TV for 3.25 Crores.
VERDICT : GOOD OPENING
Masters :: Utter flop
Language: Malayalam
Director: Johny Antony
Production: Sincere Cinema
Distribution: Seven Arts International
Cast :Prithviraj, Sasikumar
Release Date : 30 March 2012
Release Centers: (A) 64 Theatrical Run 35 Days No of shows in Kerala 3675
WORLDWIDE GROSS COLLECTION 3.50 Crores
REVENUE Share from Kerala ( Gross 3.30 Crores ) 1.35 Crores
Satellite Rights (Asianet) 2.30 Crores
Other States Rights 0.15 Crores
Overseas Rights (Approx.) - Crores
Audio DVD Rights 0.15 Crores
Remake Rights - Crores(N/A)
Others - (N/A)Crores
TOTAL REVENUE 3.95 Crores
COSTS Production Costs 3.50 Crores
Printing and Publicity 0.65 Crores
TOTAL COSTS 4.10 Crores
LOSS (0.15) Crores
Return On Investments (3.65) %
VERDICT FLOP
Masters had all the ingredients to become a successful venture at the Boxoffice. On retrospection the only thing that could have gone wrong for this thriller may be the releasing time. Masters released at the eve of the vacationand two weeks prior to the Vishu season. Masters got sandwiched between two biggiesnamely The King and the Commissioner and Mayamohini, with just one open week to collect, that too along with a Super Strong Ordinary. The fact that the movie managed to collect about 3.5 Crored itself is decent considering the circumstances, but a film which manages to recover its cost can be named nothing but a Flop. Masters shall find its place amongst those films which deserved better returns at the ticket counter than what it actually managed.
The 'Hero' Prithiviraj with his latest muscle-packed look
Sunday, 6 May 2012
TRP/TAM Ratings of malayalam GE channels ( This week)
26/4/2012- 03/05/2012.
1) ASIANET :: 44.32 %
2) SURYA :: 36.38%
3) Mazhavil Manorama :: 10.02 %
4) Kairali :: 8.13 %
5)Amritha :: 6.26 %
6)DD Malayalam :: 4.78 %
Top 5 programs of the week.
1) Kumkumappoovu (serial)
2)Akashadoothu(serial)
3) Vodafone comedy stars (talent search program)
4) Amma (serial)
5) Nilavilakku( serial)
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- Grandmaster falls, Mallu sing &Diamond necklace safe
- Jagathy Sreekumar unable to identify people
- 'Kochi to Kodambakkam' completes shooting
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- Navya Nair as Lal's wife in "Scene Onnu, Nammude V...
- "Hero"opens to good opinions
- Samudrakkani to team up with mohanlal ?!
- Asianet Movie Schedule 28 May To 03 June 2012
- Mohanlal to don"SaiBaba" ??
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- Gandhi square by M.A.Nishad
- Sathyan anthikkad's next movie titled as 'Oru kary...
- Mohanlal-Lal team is back .
- Jagathy Sreekumar's Stand-ins , Baburaj &Suraj ??
- Vidya Balan in Malayalam Apparel Ad.
- Mammootty moving with the times !
- MALAYALAM MOVIE HERO :: REVIEW
- THIRUVAMBADI THAMBAN :: REVIEW
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- HERO Malayalam movie posters and stills
- B.Unnikrishnan's next: "I LOVE ME".
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- Heading for a separation
- Rajeev Pillai to try comedy
- Sarayu turns negative
- Dileesh & Syam pen for Mohanlal- Shafi Film ?
- Padmarajan's Son debuting as a scenerist !
- Priyanka tied the knot.
- Malayalam movie Bachelor Party Posters
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- Prithviraj signs second Bollywood film?
- Kalidasa International Movie's first film 'Hide An...
- Prithviraj plays villain in "Arivaal Chuttika Naks...
- Narain in "Jewel Thief"
- Padmapriya ready to do an item dance in Malayalam !!
- Has Satyamev Jayate failed from the advertising pe...
- Ningalkkum akam kodeeswaran beats Mamtha's game show.
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- Mammootty in Lal Jose's "Emmanuel".
- Theater Association up in arms !
- Arike :: Movie Review
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- Mohanlal in three more films
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- Jagathy for a longer schedule
- "Kashhhh....": OGEE Production.
- 'Samualinte Makkal' renamed as 'Lisammayude veedu'
- Tharuni Sachdev passed away !!
- Malayalam cinema Rebounds !
- Prithviraj & Sreenivasan in"Mumbai Police"
- Unni Mukundan in "Edison Photos".
- Vidya Balan revealedabout her Lover !
- It's Thalaivan for Ilayathalapathy Vijay!
- Lenin's 'Edavappathy' at Munnar
- Sreejith to play Sathya Sai Baba
- Mr. Marumakan :: Preview
- Viswaroopam on June ?
- 'Maatraan' releases on August 15!
- Suraj Venjarumoodu as hero in 'Ente Sathyanweshana...
- Bachelor party on June 8
- Baburaj is very busy now !
- I.V.Sasi to make T.Damodaran's last script into film.
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