New Delhi: The unexpected turn of events that shatters the life of an urban divorcee leading a lonesome life in a bustling city - director Unnikrishnan B crisply narrates the plot of his upcoming Mohanlal-starrer 'Grandmaster'. The director known for his distinctive narrative technique and masterly plots says, "Grandmaster, as the title suggests unfolds the tale of a man, who, in a crucial juncture of his life, is compelled to...
03:20 PM, May 12, 2012
Kochi: The Dirty Picture may have been one of the most popular Hindi films of 2011 but it appears not everyone is convinced that it was an authentic biopic on Silk Smitha's life. It is the argument of those pushing for a 'real' take on Silk Smitha that all was not 'Dirty' about the actor and that there were many critical aspects of her life that were ignored in Milan...
03:40 PM, May 05, 2012
New Delhi: If all goes well, Bollywood diva Isha Sharvani will soon make her debut in Malayalam. It is learnt that the gorgeous actor-dancer has been roped in by debutant director Pramod Payyannur to play the role of Suhra in his upcoming movie 'Balyakalasakhi'. Isha will pair up with Mammootty, who will be enacting the role of Majeed in the movie. According to sources close to the production crew, Isha...
03:21 PM, May 05, 2012
New Delhi: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was introduced to Hindi audiences as the even-tempered cop in RGV's 'Company'. Varma expertly turned the actor's weak Hindi to the film's advantage, making him speak less and express more. In turn, Mohanlal didn't disappoint his helmer, playing his part with understated dignity. Mohanlal says he wasn't keen on doing a Hindi film, but Varma convinced him to give it a shot. Varma won him...
07:05 PM, May 01, 2012
Mumbai: At a time when South film remakes are popular in Hindi, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal feels that even if various elements are added to the content, the soul of the original is lost when it is re-produced in different languages several times. Priyadarshan's psychological thriller, 'Bhool Bhulaiya' was a remake of Malayalam film, 'Manichitrathazhu' that had Mohanlal as the lead. Later several Hindi films including 'Wanted', 'Singham' and 'Bodyguard' followed...
02:02 PM, Apr 26, 2012
Kochi: Well-known Malayalam film-maker, 'Navodaya' Appachan, who is credited with producing the first 3-D movie in India, 'My Dear Kuttichathan', died here today. Appachan (87) was admitted to a private hospital on April 17 following old-age illness, hospital sources said. He developed some uneasiness early today and was moved to the intensive care unit and died in the evening, sources said. He was also under treatment for cancer for the...
11:37 AM, Apr 24, 2012
Mumbai: Southern superstar Mohanlal has teamed with filmmaker Priyadarshan for 42 films in the past. He says he agreed for a cameo in 'Tezz', his 43rd piece of work with Priyadarshan, only for the director. "This film 'Tezz' just happened. I have a special appearance in the film and I did it only for Priyan. This is my 43rd film with him," said Mohanlal. "I always ask him 'When are...
05:45 PM, Apr 17, 2012
Mumbai: At a time when young entrants from South are looking to make a strong presence in Bollywood, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal feels that although the reach of Hindi cinema is wider, he has nothing much to prove here as an actor. Mohanlal made his acting debut in Malayalam cinema in 1978 with Thiranottam but the film was never released due to censorship issues. Later in 1980 he got to play...
03:32 PM, Apr 17, 2012
Kochi: Dulquar Salman's debut film 'Second Show' did reasonable business at the box office, but it hasn't stopped filmmakers to offer films to the youngster. The young actor, who is Malayalam superstar Mammootty's son, is happy with his profession and the way his acting career is shaping up. Speaking to IANS, Salman, who used to look after his father's money matters before taking up acting, said his second film 'Ustad...
04:32 PM, Apr 14, 2012
Kochi: Guess what is the cost of 'liking' a movie on Facebook. Close to Rs 5 lakh! Hard to believe? Exploiting the wide possibilities of online promotion of Malayalam movies, unauthorised internet marketing groups are becoming rampant in the state. Interestingly, these groups are taking advantage of the scope of social networking sites like Facebook. These batches of online promoters offer comprehensive packages to directors and producers, including more than...
03:10 PM, Apr 14, 2012
New Delhi: The code to make an exuberant comic entertainer is not easy to crack. But for the duo of Rafi and Mecartin, making a comic drama is not something they sweat over. In fact, it's a challenge that they are always eager to take up. The writers-turned-directors are coming up with a new movie this year, their third flick with Mohanlal. "Our next directorial venture will have Mohanlal playing...
03:18 PM, Apr 10, 2012
Kochi: The grand old man of Malayalam films Jose Prakash passed away Saturday afternoon at a private hospital here, family sources said. Thespian Prakash, 86, will be remembered for his villainous roles in which he smoked a pipe and wore jackets - giving Malayalam films a touch of Hollywood, way back in the late seventies. Incidentally, Prakash took up singing after voluntary retirement from the British Indian Army. He formed...
05:30 PM, Mar 24, 2012
New Delhi: After portraying the helplessness of Kunjikkuttan, the Kathakali performer in 'Vanaprastham', who has left an indelible imprint on viewer's mind and soul, Mohanlal will once again play the lead in a Shaji N Karun movie. The director, who is a purveyor of well-crafted and internationally acclaimed fares, this time goes for T Padmanabhan's story 'Kadal'. "The scripting is almost completed. We are planning to start the movie by...
05:04 PM, Mar 22, 2012
New Delhi: The new gamut of young talent in Malayalam cinema comes without any baggage, except maybe the imposing career graph put forward by their predecessors " Mammootty and Mohanlal. They are picky about their roles, have an almost cocky sense of self-confidence, aren't too much in awe of their seniors and love experimenting. Though actor Prithviraj likes to take credit for heralding the so-called 'youth movement' in Mollywood, which...
05:57 PM, Mar 06, 2012
Mumbai: After Mallika Sherawat being brought in to perform an item song against director Priyadarshan's wishes, another dispute has broken out between the him and producer Ratan Jain. The issue is over the Malayalam veteran Mohanlal's money. And this time Priyadarshan is not budging from his stance. We hear the director insisted that Mohanlal be paid Rs 1 crore for his cameo in Tezz. Apparently the producer Ratan Jain felt...
08:10 PM, Mar 05, 2012
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