Working birthday for Mohanlal
by IANS
Chennai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who turns 53 Tuesday, will be busy shooting for upcoming Tamil action-drama 'Jilla'. "He is with us on location shooting for the film. Since we are halfway through the first schedule, he didn't want to leave the sets. However, we threw a surprise party for him to welcome his birthday," the film's director Nesan told IANS. Lal plays Vijay's mentor in the film, which is currently...  
12:48 PM, May 21, 2013

Can now afford to slow down my career in south: Prithviraj New Delhi: After starring in more than 80 films in Malayalam, Tamil and Telegu in his 11 year long career, actor-producer Prithviraj Sukumaran feels he is now ina comfortable phase to take it easy in south. The 30-year-old actor, who made his Bollywood debut last year with 'Aiyyaa' opposite Rani Mukerji, has no plans to quit working in the southern film industry despite shifting his base to Mumbai. Prithviraj is...  
11:45 AM, May 16, 2013

We don't depict communities in bad light:Malayalam filmamakers
by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam filmmakers say stereotyping may be possible, but clarify that they do not depict any community in a bad light intentionally as alleged by T Peter. In a recent article in the fortnightly 'Alakal', T Peter, national secretary of the Kerala Swathanthra Matsya Thozhilali Federation (KSMTF), expressed disappointment over Malayalam films and TV serials showing the fisherfolk in a bad light, especially their dressing style and depiction of Malayalam...  
11:08 AM, May 16, 2013

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu to star in Sukumar's next Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is currently busy shooting for his upcoming film in Hyderabad. The film is directed by Sukumar. The film will feature Kriti Sanon as the leading lady in the film. The shooting of the film will be held in London. The thriller will star Mahesh Babu in a unique role. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Ram Achanta and Gopichand Achanta will be jointly producing...  
02:30 PM, May 14, 2013

Malayalam filmmaker Lal Jose is gearing up for his next After giving superhits like 'Meesa Madhavan and 'Chandhu Pottu', director Lal Jose has now joined hands with Janapriyanayakan Dileep to direct the film 'Ezhu Sundhara Raathrikal'. The film is written by James Albert, Dileep will play the role of an Ad filmmaker in the film. The movie will be an entertainer, the complete cast of the film will be announced soon. Lal Jose who once again proved his mettle in...  
02:03 PM, May 14, 2013

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal receives honour in Qatar
by IANS
Dubai: Malayalam super star Mohanlal was among the list of personalities from the Malayalam film industry to receive awards at the inaugural Indian Movie Awards in Qatar (IMAQ 2013) at a function in Qatar's capital, Doha Others who received awards at the event Friday were actors Prathap K Pothan, Biju Menon, Salim Kumar, T G Ravindranathan, music director M Jayachandran, upcoming talents Fahad Fazil, Reema Kallingal, Isha Talwar, Aju Varghese,...  
10:35 AM, May 12, 2013

After 'David' Bejoy Nambiar to remake 'Pizza'? Ace director Bejoy Nambiar, who has recently given superhits like 'David' and 'Shaitaan' is excited about his new project. Bejoy made his debut in films with thriller 'Shaitaan'(2011)starring Kalki Kolechin, Shiv Pandit, Rajeev Khandeval. The film received positive feedbacks from the critics. The film received many awards including Screen Best Promising Debut Director that was helmed by Bejoy himself. He is an excellent storyteller and has created notable characters like...  
11:00 AM, May 05, 2013

'Mumbai Police' trailer: Watch Prithviraj as honest cop
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New Delhi: The trailer of Malayalam thriller 'Mumbai Police' is out now. The film is directed by Roshan Andrews. Prithviraj dons the role of a police officer in the film. Jayasurya and Rahman will be seen in pivotal roles in the film. Aparna Nair and debutant Hima Davis are the heroines in the film. ...  
04:14 PM, Apr 27, 2013

Southern actor Prithviraj to direct a Hindi movie
by IANS
Mumbai: Southern superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran says he is all set to wield the megaphone for a Hindi film soon, but has no plans to produce. Gearing up for the release of his second Hindi movie 'Aurangzeb', after 'Aiyyaa', Prithviraj would like to go behind the camera. "Direction is definitely on the cards. I definitely want to make my own film in Hindi one day and that's my dream," the actor...  
05:43 PM, Apr 23, 2013

Southern superstar Prithviraj plays a cop in 'Aurangzeb
by IANS
Mumbai: Southern superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran, who debuted with 'Aiyyaa' in Bollywood, wants people to appreciate his acting skills in 'Aurangzeb', not his physical appearance, which was in focus in his first Hindi movie. "Unlike 'Aiyyaa', I am not banking on my physicality with 'Aurangazeb'. It's something else. More than people telling me that you look good or have a good body, I would love it if people would say you...  
05:24 PM, Apr 23, 2013

Southern actor Prithviraj to offer a script to Big B
by IANS
Mumbai: Southern superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran, who debuted in Bollywood with 'Aiyyaa', has bought the rights of his hit Malayalam film 'Ayalum Njanum Thammil'. He plans to make it in Hindi and approach Amitabh Bachchan with the script. 'Ayalum Njanum Thammil', directed by Lal Jose, released in October last year. Also featuring Narein, Prathap Pothen, Samvrutha Sunil and Remya Nambeesan, the film was a medical drama and critics appreciated the film...  
11:20 AM, Apr 22, 2013

Manoj Bajpai to star in the remake of Malayalam film New Delhi: Malayalam hit 'Traffic' is being remade in Hindi with actor Manoj Bajpai, Parambrata and Bengali Superstar Prosenjit in key roles. The newly launched Eyedentity Motion Pictures, which is part of TV production house Endemol India, today announced the remake. The film, slated go into production in July, is scheduled for a 2013 release. 'Traffic' intertwines multiple stories around one particular incident bringing together five protagonists from diverse backgrounds...  
11:38 AM, Apr 18, 2013

Malayalam actor Innocent is cured of cancer
by IANS
Kochi: Veteran comedian and character artiste Innocent, who was suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma, says he is cured now and ready to put on the grease paint again. "I have been asked by directors like Priyadarshan and Sathyan Anthicadu to act in their films. I have agreed as I am cured of my illness," the actor told media at his residence at Irinjalakuda in Trissur district, near Kochi. Last year, the...  
11:50 AM, Apr 15, 2013

 Priyadarshan to make a comeback in Malayalam films Malayalam actor Priyan was last seen in the 2011 film 'Arabeem Ottakom, Madhavan Nairum'. Now after two years from this movie, Priyadharshan is making a comeback to Mollywood with a new humorous film. And as usual Superstar Mohanlal will lead the cast list of this movie which will also feature a few names from the younger generation. It was earlier reported that Dulqar Salman will be teaming up with Mohanlal...  
12:01 AM, Apr 10, 2013

Biopic not easy to make: Tamil director
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Chennai: Biopics aren't easy to execute, feels Tamil director Anil, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming Tamil film , based on the life of late southern actress 'Silk' Smitha. "To make a film on someone without hurting anybody's sentiment is a herculean task. Biopics are a rarity in Indian cinema, but when made, they become extremely challenging because while working on a biopic, lot of detailing should be...  
06:57 PM, Apr 09, 2013

Actress Dhwani to romance megastar Mamooty The movie will feature Dhawani as a theatre artist and will be directed by Maathandan. ...  
10:25 PM, Apr 02, 2013

Malayalam actor Asif Ali gets injured during a shoot The shooting of the film has come to a sudden halt after the incident. The shooting will resume once the actor recovers. ...  
04:33 PM, Apr 01, 2013