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Southern Stars: The musical saga of singer KJ Yesudas

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 11:44:40 +0530

Find out about the journey of singer KJ Yesudas who defied boundaries and sang in almost all Indian languages.

Papilio Buddha: Censor Board denies certification

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:06:21 +0530

'Papilio Buddha', a Malayalam film on a group of displaced dalits in the Western Ghats is directed by Jayan Cherian.

Releases postponed for unavailability of theatres

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:18:36 +0530

The 18th of May was scheduled to witness at least five releases in Mollywood. 'Hero', 'Thiruvambady Thampaan', 'Namukku Parkaan', 'Ezham Sooryan' and 'Vaadhyar' were all trying to be on theatres to make the best of the summer holidays. But the latest report says that all these films are now shifted to coming weekends due to unavailability of release centers.

'Edavapathi' shooting at progress in Munnar

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:04:50 +0530

As Kerala is eagerly waiting for its monsoon and 'Edavapathi', art house film maker Lenin Rajendran is busy trying to wind up the shoot of his new movie titled the same before this coming 'Edavapathi'. Featuring an international cast starting from Siddhartha Lama (of Yoddha fame), and Manisha Koirala, the movie centres its plot on Tibetan refugees denied total freedom by the Chinese government.

'Thupaki' to be a high voltage action entertainer

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:13:26 +0530

Ilayathalapathy Vijay's forthcoming, 'Thupaki', is much expected due to many reasons. And boy oh boy, has the director roped in the best of talents for the cast and crew. The film boasts off some of the finest technicians in the country for the crew.

Suresh Gopi, on hosting Malayalam version of KBC

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:03:19 +0530

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Suresh Gopi is enjoying his role as the host of 'Ningelukum Akam Kodieshweran', the Malayalam version of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', but says that contestants sob stories are so sad that it is taking an emotional toll on him. The TV game show went on air on April 9 on Asianet and Gopi said though the show is just a few weeks old, the stories of trial and tribulation of the contestants are making him sad.

Failure was mine, not of my father: Fahad Fazil

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:59:51 +0530

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Fahad Fazil, the latest heartthrob in the Malayalam film industry, has played down his disastrous debut despite being launched by his illustrious father Fazil in 2001, saying the failure was his and not that of his father.

Gautham Menon: 'Yohan' venture to start in July

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:38:51 +0530

Vijay's fans are in a high with the 'Thupaki' first look and their matinee hero's suave avatar in it. They are in for good news as Gautham Menon has written on his microblogging page, "Yohan will begin its journey in July". The movie is much awaited as the first look poster of 'Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru' was widely acclaimed and the coming together of Ilayathalapathy Vijay, Gautham Menon and AR Rahman means definite entertainment.

Unni Mukundan to come back with 'Edison Photos'

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:10:23 +0530

The biggest success of 'Mallusingh' was that it proved to be a relaunch for its title star Unni Mukundan.The actor who is looked upon as a promising lead actor in the making, has also turned a hot property with the release of this movie. The latest news is that Unni has grabbed a hot role in Babu Janardhanan's new movie 'Samuelinte Makkal'. Unni's another film will be for a new director Pramod G Gopal. Titled 'Edison Photos', the movie will have scripts by Samjad Narayan.

Video: Actor Fahd Fazil on 'Diamond Necklace'

Mon, 14 May 2012 01:57:16 +0530

'Diamond Necklace' is definitely a prescription for an onetime watch, which may be an able transition for the family viewers to the world of new generation flicks and actors.

Actress Anu Mol to act in 'God For Sale'

Sun, 13 May 2012 08:00:39 +0530

The young actress, Anu Mol, who suddenly captured interests of the filmdom by her portrayal of the lead lady in the song 'Aade londe' from the new movie 'Evan Megharoopan', is suddenly going places. The offer that came her way is the lead role in the new Kunchako Boban movie 'God for Sale'.

Watchout for new Malayalam movie: Cinema

Sun, 13 May 2012 07:08:40 +0530

Malayalam cinema is passing through a really entertaining phase where creativity is reining over mediocre productions, the new movie by debutant director Anish Shashidar, titled as 'Cinema', will have newcomers Abhilash, Akhil, Aryan and Suraj in the lead roles.

Jagathy Sreekumar needs more rest: Doctors

Sun, 13 May 2012 06:52:18 +0530

As Jagathy Sreekumar's aching body has started responding to medicines, the doctors at the CMC Vellore are waiting for the actor's brain to respond. Currently in a semi-conscious state, the actor is finding it difficult to identify his relatives around him. The doctors expect that the treatment schedules may take a longer term than what they initially anticipated.

Model Rajeev Pillai signed for 'My Fan Ramu'

Sun, 13 May 2012 06:27:38 +0530

Following his heroic batting performance in the last year's Celebrity Cricket League, Rajeev Pillai got plenty of offers in films including one in Bollywood. But the latest offer that comes his way is the one to play the lead role. Rajeev Pillai will be cast in the lead of the new movie titled as 'My Fan Ramu'.

Grandmaster: Mohanlal plays a lonely divorcee

Sat, 12 May 2012 03:20:22 +0530

'Grandmaster', though basically touted as an action thriller, is a film that has emotional connect too.

Malayalam Review: 'Diamond Necklace' is youthful

Sat, 12 May 2012 12:46:18 +0530

'Diamond Necklace' is definitely a prescription for an onetime watch, which may be an able transition for the family viewers to the world of new generation flicks and actors.

Malayalam Review: 'Mallu Singh' a good entertainer

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:56:12 +0530

Young director Vysakh has created a style for himself in Mollywood with movies heavily loaded with wholesome masala ingredients like well picturised songs, impressive action sequences and movies with full of twists laced with humor. Continuing with his patterns of film making with his latest 'Mallu Singh'- the very first Malayalam movie to be extensively shot at Punjab. With plenty of eye catchy visuals, hummable songs, and many stars sharing the screen, 'Mallu Singh' qualifies as a vacation entertainer.

Actor Shreejith Vijay for Sathya Sai's role

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:17:30 +0530

The young actor Shreejith Vijay has been chosen to play the role of spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba in a Telugu film. The movie titled as 'Baba Sathya Sai' is to be directed by famous Telugu director Kodi Ramakrishna.

Vijay team up with AL Vijay for 'Thalaivan'

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:22:50 +0530

Sources confirm that Ilayathalapathy Vijay and AL Vijay are coming together for a project. However, the project has now been titled 'Thalaivan' and will go on the floors by the end of this year. It will be produced by Chandra Prakash Jain.

Maatraan starring Suriya releasing on August 15

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:40:10 +0530

Suriya Sivakumar's much awaited 'Maatraan' will catch a big worldwide release on August 15. Suriya will portray two different roles in the movie.This has been officially announced by Eros International that has bagged the Tamil theatrical rights of the movie. It is produced by AGS Entertainment. Eros has bagged the Tamil theatrical rights in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka and the Tamil audio rights of the film.

Jalaja's comeback through Balyakalasakhy

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:06:05 +0530

One of the fine actresses of the eighties, Jalaja who was keeping away from the industry for more than a decade will make a comeback to Mollywood. She will be playing a great role of interest in her comeback through the movie 'Balyakalasakhy'- a filmy take on Vaikkom Muhammad Basheer's novel with the same name.

Fahad Fazil plays an auto driver in his next film

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:29:42 +0530

'Friday' will also feature Manu ('Tournament' fame) and Ann Augustine in other important roles. The movie which follows the events that happened on a friday at a busy town.

Narein plays a cop in 'Kaakkichattai' remake

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:41:09 +0530

After the recent comeback to commercial movies with B Unnikrishnan's 'Grandmaster', young actor Narein will be shortly seen as a cop again. This time he will be playing the same for the remake of the famous Kamal hassan movie 'Kaakkichattai'.

Baburaj to appear in more than 12 films this year

Tue, 08 May 2012 04:46:14 +0530

After the recent makeover in his image, actor Baburaj is finding it difficult to allot the dates for any movie coming his way.He will also play the lead in some of the films releasing this year.

Prithviraj gets new muscle packed look for 'Hero'

Tue, 08 May 2012 03:24:23 +0530

Prithviraj in his upcoming movie 'Hero' directed by Deepan will be seen in a well built muscle outlook in congurence with the title of the film.

No 'Dirty Picture' remake for Richa Gangopadhyay

Tue, 08 May 2012 02:29:48 +0530

The relay race over who would play the lead role in the Tamil-Telugu remake of 'The Dirty Picture' continues, with the latest being Richa Gangopadhyay. The 'Mayakkam Enna' actress said that she will not be doing the project and she would not do it even if she gets the offer.

Aashiq Abu is all set to return with 'Da Thadiya'

Tue, 08 May 2012 01:55:42 +0530

After the spirited success of his latest '22 Female Kottayam' director Aashiq Abu is coming with his next.The movie has been interestingly titled as 'Da Thadiya'. Aashiq Abu will present two new faces Sekhar Menon and Sreenath Bhasi.

'Grandmaster' a new phase in South Cinema

Fri, 04 May 2012 03:03:52 +0530

A Grandmaster is someone who can judge the opponent's next moves with the first move he makes, says the new Malayalam film 'Grand Master'.

Anoop Menon to script for Mammootty

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:31:00 +0530

It is raining scripts from Anoop Menon. The time is such that not a single day passes without the announcement of a movie with Anoop Menon playing the lead or writing the scripts.

Dulqar Salmaan to play Mohanlal's son

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:22:34 +0530

Megastar Mammootty`s son Dulqar Salmaan had a very impressive debut in Mollywood. The latest news is that even before that project, Dulqar and Lal are likely to come together for the new movie by Priyadarshan.

Preview: A 'Mallusingh' to celebrate Punjabi fun

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:14:38 +0530

Young director Vysakh has been exceptional in creating multistar movies that go well with the masses. He had been able to convert his previous two films- 'Seniors' and 'Pokkiriraja', into big hits.

Ajith have made his fans proud in 'Billa 2'.

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:51:59 +0530

Fondly referred to as the 'Thala' by fans, Ajith is known for his love for perfection in his films and performing risky stunts without a double. Ajith seems to have made his fans proud yet again.

'Cobra' shut critics' mouth, makes big money

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:41:27 +0530

Making its way out of all nasty comments from critics Mamootty-Lal combo's latest "Cobra' has proved to be a hit Malayalam movie. The movie which was completed in a little more than three crores is said to have made more than five crores in two weeks.

Malayalam actress Ananya gets injured

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:30:56 +0530

The promising young actress Ananya broke his hand, while shooting for the new movie with Dileep.

Anoop looking for a 'Thaakkol'

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:55:22 +0530

Though atleast more than half a dozen projects are in his line up for this year , Anoop Menon is not taking rest to enjoy his new assignments.

Mohanlal's 'Grand Master' releases May 3

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:35:57 +0530

UTV Motion Pictures' first ever Malayalam film, 'Grand Master' sees a grand worldwide release come May 3! The film stars Mohanlal, Narain, Anup Menon, Jagathy Sree Kumar, Priyamani, Roma, Seetha, Fathima Babu and several others with music by Deepak Dev.

Vysakh ready with a Mallu Singh

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:22:41 +0530

After back to back hits in 'Seniors' and 'Pokkiriraja', young director Vysakh will have his third movie 'Mallu Singh' out this May.

Lakshmi Rai joins UTV's 'Thaandavam'

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:07:46 +0530

Joining the already glam team of UTV Motion Pictures' 'Thaandavam' is Lakshmi Rai. After Anushka Shetty and Amy Jackson, this 'Kanchana' & 'Mankatha' girl plays the third female lead and she will join the crew in London some time next week.

Rajini shoots in Mohanlal's studio

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:57:55 +0530

The post production work is taking place in a full swing in this studio that has all the amenities required to edit an animation flick.