One of the most popular directors in Malayalam cinema in the past two decades, Lal Jose has announced his latest film which will see acclaimed cinematographer Santosh Sivan handling the camera.
Starting with his debut film ‘Oru Maravathoor Kanavu’ in 1998 which starred Mammootty, Jose has had no reason to look back as he came up with numerous hits thereafter which include ‘Meesha Madhavan’, ‘Classmates’, ‘Arabikatha’, ‘Neela Thamara’, to name a few.
Unlike his previous films, this time it’s going to be what he claims to be the most expensive one he has made, and popular film production house Hombale Films is also part of it.
The film tells the tale of what’s happening in the forests, and he has promised an explosive one.
To be shot in the deep forests in Kerala and Karnataka, there will be a few Kannada actors too.
Incidentally, Jose was in the news...
Starting with his debut film ‘Oru Maravathoor Kanavu’ in 1998 which starred Mammootty, Jose has had no reason to look back as he came up with numerous hits thereafter which include ‘Meesha Madhavan’, ‘Classmates’, ‘Arabikatha’, ‘Neela Thamara’, to name a few.
Unlike his previous films, this time it’s going to be what he claims to be the most expensive one he has made, and popular film production house Hombale Films is also part of it.
The film tells the tale of what’s happening in the forests, and he has promised an explosive one.
To be shot in the deep forests in Kerala and Karnataka, there will be a few Kannada actors too.
Incidentally, Jose was in the news...
- 3/14/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
An exciting new film, starring Riteish Deshmukh, was announced today and we have all the details. Titled Raja Shivaji, it is an epic historical drama set to bring to life the extraordinary journey of a young Shivaji who rebelled against the mighty powers to be and eventually went on to become the revered Raja Shivaji and establish Swarajya.
The film also sees Riteish Deshmukh taking the director’s chair. The bilingual (Marathi & Hindi) film has long been a passion project for Deshmumh. From what we hear, Raja Shivaji aims to set new benchmarks on an unprecedented scale, exploring the life of Maharashtra’s greatest warrior – rebel king Shivaji Maharaj’s brave spirit.
Announcing the project, Jyoti Deshpande, President – Media & Entertainment, Ril, said, “At Jio Studios, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and bringing diverse narratives to audiences worldwide. Raja Shivaji embodies this vision; it’s not just...
The film also sees Riteish Deshmukh taking the director’s chair. The bilingual (Marathi & Hindi) film has long been a passion project for Deshmumh. From what we hear, Raja Shivaji aims to set new benchmarks on an unprecedented scale, exploring the life of Maharashtra’s greatest warrior – rebel king Shivaji Maharaj’s brave spirit.
Announcing the project, Jyoti Deshpande, President – Media & Entertainment, Ril, said, “At Jio Studios, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and bringing diverse narratives to audiences worldwide. Raja Shivaji embodies this vision; it’s not just...
- 2/19/2024
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Riteish Deshmukh and Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Studios are collaborating on Raja Shivaji, a historical action movie about the founder of the Maratha empire.
Filmed in both Marathi and Hindi, the film will follow the journey of young Shivaji, who founded the empire in the 17th century.
Raja Shivaji will be produced by Jyoti Deshpande and actress Genelia Deshmukh, the wife of Riteish Deshmukh, with music composed by brothers and music duo Ajay–Atul.
“Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not a mere historical figure; he is an emotion, a timeless saga of valour, and a beacon of hope that has illuminated hearts for over three and a half centuries,” actor-director Deshmukh said. “Our deepest aspiration has always been to immortalize his awe-inspiring journey on the grand canvas of cinema — a journey of epic proportions.”
Jyoti Deshpande, President of Media and Entertainment at Reliance Industries Limited (Ril) Media, added: “At Jio Studios,...
Filmed in both Marathi and Hindi, the film will follow the journey of young Shivaji, who founded the empire in the 17th century.
Raja Shivaji will be produced by Jyoti Deshpande and actress Genelia Deshmukh, the wife of Riteish Deshmukh, with music composed by brothers and music duo Ajay–Atul.
“Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not a mere historical figure; he is an emotion, a timeless saga of valour, and a beacon of hope that has illuminated hearts for over three and a half centuries,” actor-director Deshmukh said. “Our deepest aspiration has always been to immortalize his awe-inspiring journey on the grand canvas of cinema — a journey of epic proportions.”
Jyoti Deshpande, President of Media and Entertainment at Reliance Industries Limited (Ril) Media, added: “At Jio Studios,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
On the occasion of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on Monday, it was announced that Riteish Deshmukh will direct and feature in the historical action drama ‘Raja Shivaji’. Riteish said: “In the annals of history, there emerges a figure that transcends mere mortal existence—a legend, an icon, an eternal flame of inspiration. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not a mere historical figure; he is an emotion, a timeless saga of valour, and a beacon of hope that has illuminated hearts for over three and a half centuries.”
He added that his deepest aspiration has always been to immortalise Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s awe-inspiring journey on cinema.
“A journey of epic proportions, depicting the rise of a boy who defied the invincible, sparking the flames of Swarajya. A rebel whose courage knew no bounds, he didn’t just rule land, he conquered hearts, earning the endearing title of ‘Raja Shivaji’. ”
Jio Studios...
He added that his deepest aspiration has always been to immortalise Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s awe-inspiring journey on cinema.
“A journey of epic proportions, depicting the rise of a boy who defied the invincible, sparking the flames of Swarajya. A rebel whose courage knew no bounds, he didn’t just rule land, he conquered hearts, earning the endearing title of ‘Raja Shivaji’. ”
Jio Studios...
- 2/19/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Prepare to witness history come alive on the silver screen! Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company proudly unveil ”Raja Shivaji”, a monumental historical action drama set to rewrite the genre’s standards. Helmed and led by the multi-talented Riteish Deshmukh, this magnum opus promises an immersive experience like never before.
In a stellar collaboration, musical maestros Ajay Atul and acclaimed cinematographer Santosh Sivan join forces for this epic bilingual venture, spanning Marathi and Hindi. Their combined expertise ensures a visual and auditory feast that transcends cultural boundaries.
Unveiling history on the big screen! In an ensemble collaboration of powerhouses, Jio Studios & Mumbai Film Company announce #RajaShivaji, a historical action drama, the first of its kind magnum opus directed by & starring @riteishd.
Joining forces on this epic bilingual… pic.twitter.com/sQx8c5uYVu
— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) February 19, 2024
As the project gears up for production, anticipation mounts for the cinematic masterpiece in the making.
In a stellar collaboration, musical maestros Ajay Atul and acclaimed cinematographer Santosh Sivan join forces for this epic bilingual venture, spanning Marathi and Hindi. Their combined expertise ensures a visual and auditory feast that transcends cultural boundaries.
Unveiling history on the big screen! In an ensemble collaboration of powerhouses, Jio Studios & Mumbai Film Company announce #RajaShivaji, a historical action drama, the first of its kind magnum opus directed by & starring @riteishd.
Joining forces on this epic bilingual… pic.twitter.com/sQx8c5uYVu
— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) February 19, 2024
As the project gears up for production, anticipation mounts for the cinematic masterpiece in the making.
- 2/19/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Its raining biopics of revered 17th century Indian ruler Shivaji Bhonsle in Mumbai.
Days after Sandeep Singh’s “The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj” was announced, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Studios and actors Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh’s Mumbai Film Company have unveiled their collaboration on “Raja Shivaji.” Both films were revealed on the occasion of the 394th birth anniversary of Shivaji, Feb. 19. Shivaji (1630-1680) founded the Maratha empire when most of India was under Mughal rule, winning his territories using a mixture of military moves and strategic nous.
“Raja Shivaji,” a bilingual in the Marathi and Hindi languages, will trace the journey of the young Shivaji, who fought against the powers that be and was crowned as Chhatrapati (monarch). Riteish Deshmukh will direct and play the title role. Deshmukh debuted as a director and also starred in 2022 blockbuster “Ved.” The cinematography is by Santosh Sivan (2023 Rotterdam title...
Days after Sandeep Singh’s “The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj” was announced, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Studios and actors Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh’s Mumbai Film Company have unveiled their collaboration on “Raja Shivaji.” Both films were revealed on the occasion of the 394th birth anniversary of Shivaji, Feb. 19. Shivaji (1630-1680) founded the Maratha empire when most of India was under Mughal rule, winning his territories using a mixture of military moves and strategic nous.
“Raja Shivaji,” a bilingual in the Marathi and Hindi languages, will trace the journey of the young Shivaji, who fought against the powers that be and was crowned as Chhatrapati (monarch). Riteish Deshmukh will direct and play the title role. Deshmukh debuted as a director and also starred in 2022 blockbuster “Ved.” The cinematography is by Santosh Sivan (2023 Rotterdam title...
- 2/19/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 14 (Ians) After winning rare reviews at the 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival for his Malayalam film, ‘Ozhuki Ozhuki Ozhuki’, director Sanjeev Sivan has announced his next project featuring Oscar winners Resul Pookutty and Keeravani.
Sanjeev has zeroed down on Zarina Wahab who will play a key role in what he has termed to be a horror comedy.
He told Ians that the film will start rolling from June and will be shot in Kerala and South Korea.
The camera is being handled by Manoj Pillai, sound by Pookutty, music by Keeravani, editor will be Sreekar Prasad while his wife Deepti Sivan will be the executive producer.
Sanjeev is the youngest in the popular film family based in the state capital city that includes his late father Sivan and his three sons: ace cameraman Santosh Sivan, directors Sangeeth Sivan and Sanjeev Sivan.
Sivan and Santosh are both National Award recipients.
Sanjeev has zeroed down on Zarina Wahab who will play a key role in what he has termed to be a horror comedy.
He told Ians that the film will start rolling from June and will be shot in Kerala and South Korea.
The camera is being handled by Manoj Pillai, sound by Pookutty, music by Keeravani, editor will be Sreekar Prasad while his wife Deepti Sivan will be the executive producer.
Sanjeev is the youngest in the popular film family based in the state capital city that includes his late father Sivan and his three sons: ace cameraman Santosh Sivan, directors Sangeeth Sivan and Sanjeev Sivan.
Sivan and Santosh are both National Award recipients.
- 2/14/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rajkumar Santoshi has spoken about renowned Dop Santosh Sivan, with whom he is working on ‘Lahore 1947’, and said that he has directed a film titled ‘Halo’ in 1996, that was the only film the filmmaker acted in. While speaking about the cameraman/Dop, Rajkumar Santoshi shared: “We will have Santosh Sivan as the cameraman/Dop of Lahore 1947. He is the top most cameraman in the country right now.”
The filmmaker and Sivan have previously worked in ‘Pukar’ and ‘Barsaat’.
“Before this, Santosh and I worked together in two films, Pukar and Barsaat in which he was cinematographer/cameraman. Interestingly, Santosh directed a film titled ‘Halo’ and that was the only film I acted in,” he said.
Talking about Sivan’s ‘Halo’, the story revolves around a lonely girl named Sasha and her bond with her puppy Halo.
The upcoming film ‘Lahore, 1947’ has the creative trio Sunny Deol, Santoshi, and Aamir Khan.
The filmmaker and Sivan have previously worked in ‘Pukar’ and ‘Barsaat’.
“Before this, Santosh and I worked together in two films, Pukar and Barsaat in which he was cinematographer/cameraman. Interestingly, Santosh directed a film titled ‘Halo’ and that was the only film I acted in,” he said.
Talking about Sivan’s ‘Halo’, the story revolves around a lonely girl named Sasha and her bond with her puppy Halo.
The upcoming film ‘Lahore, 1947’ has the creative trio Sunny Deol, Santoshi, and Aamir Khan.
- 2/10/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Preity Zinta recalled how filmmaker Mani Ratnam, on the first day on the sets of her 1998 film ‘Dil Se’, asked her to go make-up free.
Preity took to Instagram, where she shared a still from the film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala.
She said: “This picture was taken on the first day on the set of Dil Se. I was so excited to be working with Mani Ratnam sir & Shah Rukh Khan. When Mani sir saw me he smiled and politely asked me to wash my face…. But sir… my make up will come off, I said smiling …. That’s exactly what I want… Pls wash your face…. He smiled back.”
Preity thought Mani Ratnam was joking.
“I thought he was joking …. Then I realised he was not !!! So thanks to the amazing Santosh Sivan ( our Director of Photography) I filmed with a freshly washed face and got away with it.
Preity took to Instagram, where she shared a still from the film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala.
She said: “This picture was taken on the first day on the set of Dil Se. I was so excited to be working with Mani Ratnam sir & Shah Rukh Khan. When Mani sir saw me he smiled and politely asked me to wash my face…. But sir… my make up will come off, I said smiling …. That’s exactly what I want… Pls wash your face…. He smiled back.”
Preity thought Mani Ratnam was joking.
“I thought he was joking …. Then I realised he was not !!! So thanks to the amazing Santosh Sivan ( our Director of Photography) I filmed with a freshly washed face and got away with it.
- 2/9/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 3 (Ians) Kareena Kapoor Khan has embraced the social media trend, joining the wave of sharing throwback pictures at the age of 21, and the Bollywood star treated her fans by dropping a snapshot from the historical epic film ‘Asoka,’ offering a nostalgic glimpse into her early career.
The Instagram Stories is witnessing a new trend this week: “Everyone Tap In… Let’s see you at 21”. This involves individuals sharing pictures of themselves at the age of 21, giving a nostalgic journey for the users to reflect on their past.
Joining this viral trend is Kareena, who enjoys 11.5 million followers on Instagram. She shared a scene from the movie ‘Asoka’ featuring Shah Rukh Khan.
It was captioned as: “Feeling 21 this morning.”
She also shared a solo photo of herself from the movie and wrote: “21.”
The 2001 movie ‘Asoka’ directed by Santosh Sivan, revolves around the early life of emperor Asoka, the Mauryan Emperor,...
The Instagram Stories is witnessing a new trend this week: “Everyone Tap In… Let’s see you at 21”. This involves individuals sharing pictures of themselves at the age of 21, giving a nostalgic journey for the users to reflect on their past.
Joining this viral trend is Kareena, who enjoys 11.5 million followers on Instagram. She shared a scene from the movie ‘Asoka’ featuring Shah Rukh Khan.
It was captioned as: “Feeling 21 this morning.”
She also shared a solo photo of herself from the movie and wrote: “21.”
The 2001 movie ‘Asoka’ directed by Santosh Sivan, revolves around the early life of emperor Asoka, the Mauryan Emperor,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A third generation young actor, whose film has been directed by his father, is keenly awaiting the 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival scheduled to be held between December 5-12 in the capital city of West Bengal.
The Sivans family comprises late Sivan, whose second son Santosh Sivan is the now the most sought after cameraman.
Incidentally, Sivan himself was a national award winning film personality, so is his son Santosh.
Currently in the news is the Malayalam film, ‘Ozhuki ‘Ozhuki ‘Ozhuki’ directed by Sanjeev Sivan, the younger brother of Santosh, in which the Sanjeev’s son Sidhanshu plays the protagonist. More importantly, the film is produced by Sanjeev’s wife Deepthi Pillay.
This film is competing for top honors at the Kolkata International Film Festival — started by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal in 1995 and is rated as one of the best.
Sanjeev,...
The Sivans family comprises late Sivan, whose second son Santosh Sivan is the now the most sought after cameraman.
Incidentally, Sivan himself was a national award winning film personality, so is his son Santosh.
Currently in the news is the Malayalam film, ‘Ozhuki ‘Ozhuki ‘Ozhuki’ directed by Sanjeev Sivan, the younger brother of Santosh, in which the Sanjeev’s son Sidhanshu plays the protagonist. More importantly, the film is produced by Sanjeev’s wife Deepthi Pillay.
This film is competing for top honors at the Kolkata International Film Festival — started by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal in 1995 and is rated as one of the best.
Sanjeev,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A third generation young actor, whose film has been directed by his father, is keenly awaiting the 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival scheduled to be held between December 5-12 in the capital city of West Bengal.
The Sivans family comprises late Sivan, whose second son Santosh Sivan is the now the most sought after cameraman.
Incidentally, Sivan himself was a national award winning film personality, so is his son Santosh.
Currently in the news is the Malayalam film, ‘Ozhuki ‘Ozhuki ‘Ozhuki’ directed by Sanjeev Sivan, the younger brother of Santosh, in which the Sanjeev’s son Sidhanshu plays the protagonist. More importantly, the film is produced by Sanjeev’s wife Deepthi Pillay.
This film is competing for top honors at the Kolkata International Film Festival — started by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal in 1995 and is rated as one of the best.
Sanjeev,...
The Sivans family comprises late Sivan, whose second son Santosh Sivan is the now the most sought after cameraman.
Incidentally, Sivan himself was a national award winning film personality, so is his son Santosh.
Currently in the news is the Malayalam film, ‘Ozhuki ‘Ozhuki ‘Ozhuki’ directed by Sanjeev Sivan, the younger brother of Santosh, in which the Sanjeev’s son Sidhanshu plays the protagonist. More importantly, the film is produced by Sanjeev’s wife Deepthi Pillay.
This film is competing for top honors at the Kolkata International Film Festival — started by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal in 1995 and is rated as one of the best.
Sanjeev,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Brijendra Kala, the seasoned actor known for his character work in Hindi films, has also left a mark in web series and teleplays. Starting with a small role, he progressed to writing dialogues for TV shows and made his official film debut in ‘Haasil’. However, it was his notable roles in films like “Jab We Met,” “Mithya,” “Agneepath,” “Paan Singh Tomar,” “Pk,” and “83” that earned him recognition in popular cinema.
One of his recent screen appearances was in Zee Theatre’s teleplay ‘Boichek’, inspired by the work of German writer Karl Georg Büchner’s ‘Woyzeck’. Kala firmly believes that in today’s evolving entertainment landscape, an actor must stay updated and equipped to tackle a wide range of roles that resonate with them, regardless of the medium.
“When Santosh Ji (Santosh Sivan) narrated my role in ‘Boichek,’ I honestly didn’t think about any specific preparations. Instead, I attempted...
One of his recent screen appearances was in Zee Theatre’s teleplay ‘Boichek’, inspired by the work of German writer Karl Georg Büchner’s ‘Woyzeck’. Kala firmly believes that in today’s evolving entertainment landscape, an actor must stay updated and equipped to tackle a wide range of roles that resonate with them, regardless of the medium.
“When Santosh Ji (Santosh Sivan) narrated my role in ‘Boichek,’ I honestly didn’t think about any specific preparations. Instead, I attempted...
- 11/8/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Brijendra Kala, the seasoned actor known for his character work in Hindi films, has also left a mark in web series and teleplays. Starting with a small role, he progressed to writing dialogues for TV shows and made his official film debut in ‘Haasil’. However, it was his notable roles in films like “Jab We Met,” “Mithya,” “Agneepath,” “Paan Singh Tomar,” “Pk,” and “83” that earned him recognition in popular cinema.
One of his recent screen appearances was in Zee Theatre’s teleplay ‘Boichek’, inspired by the work of German writer Karl Georg Büchner’s ‘Woyzeck’. Kala firmly believes that in today’s evolving entertainment landscape, an actor must stay updated and equipped to tackle a wide range of roles that resonate with them, regardless of the medium.
“When Santosh Ji (Santosh Sivan) narrated my role in ‘Boichek,’ I honestly didn’t think about any specific preparations. Instead, I attempted...
One of his recent screen appearances was in Zee Theatre’s teleplay ‘Boichek’, inspired by the work of German writer Karl Georg Büchner’s ‘Woyzeck’. Kala firmly believes that in today’s evolving entertainment landscape, an actor must stay updated and equipped to tackle a wide range of roles that resonate with them, regardless of the medium.
“When Santosh Ji (Santosh Sivan) narrated my role in ‘Boichek,’ I honestly didn’t think about any specific preparations. Instead, I attempted...
- 11/8/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Breshna Khan, who is known for her work in the Raveena Tandon-starrer ‘Aranyak’, and the streaming shows ‘Escaype Live’, and ‘The Freelancer’, will now be seen in Santosh Sivan’s untitled project. The actress has already shot for her first schedule and will soon be starting the shoot for the next.
The film is a period drama and consists of three acts, Breshna will play the lead in the first act and will continue to have an overarching presence throughout the film.
Talking about the film, the actress said, “It’s a periodic film based 500 years back in Kashmir, directed by Santosh Sivan. The story is divided into three acts and I’m playing one of the leads in the first act who’s going to remain a key characterthroughout the film and appear in flashbacks and dream sequences after the first act.”
Breshna further mentioned, “This is...
The film is a period drama and consists of three acts, Breshna will play the lead in the first act and will continue to have an overarching presence throughout the film.
Talking about the film, the actress said, “It’s a periodic film based 500 years back in Kashmir, directed by Santosh Sivan. The story is divided into three acts and I’m playing one of the leads in the first act who’s going to remain a key characterthroughout the film and appear in flashbacks and dream sequences after the first act.”
Breshna further mentioned, “This is...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Breshna Khan, who is known for her work in the Raveena Tandon-starrer ‘Aranyak’, and the streaming shows ‘Escaype Live’, and ‘The Freelancer’, will now be seen in Santosh Sivan’s untitled project. The actress has already shot for her first schedule and will soon be starting the shoot for the next.
The film is a period drama and consists of three acts, Breshna will play the lead in the first act and will continue to have an overarching presence throughout the film.
Talking about the film, the actress said, “It’s a periodic film based 500 years back in Kashmir, directed by Santosh Sivan. The story is divided into three acts and I’m playing one of the leads in the first act who’s going to remain a key characterthroughout the film and appear in flashbacks and dream sequences after the first act.”
Breshna further mentioned, “This is...
The film is a period drama and consists of three acts, Breshna will play the lead in the first act and will continue to have an overarching presence throughout the film.
Talking about the film, the actress said, “It’s a periodic film based 500 years back in Kashmir, directed by Santosh Sivan. The story is divided into three acts and I’m playing one of the leads in the first act who’s going to remain a key characterthroughout the film and appear in flashbacks and dream sequences after the first act.”
Breshna further mentioned, “This is...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
News Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara, along with their family members, visited the Venkateswara temple in Tirumala and offered prayers two days ahead of the release of their film ‘Jawan’. TwitterAhead of the release of his upcoming film Jawan, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan visited the Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala on Tuesday, September 5, along with his daughter Suhana Khan. His co-star Nayanthara and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, also visited the temple along with Shah Rukh. The actors and their family members visited the temple during the early hours of Tuesday and offered their prayers. Nayanthara and Shah Rukh’s Jawan is releasing in theatres on September 7. Jawan is directed by Tamil filmmaker Atlee and marks his first Bollywood film. The film will also be the Bollywood debut of Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and music composer Anirudh. The film is produced by Shah Rukh’s wife Gauri Khan, and will be released in Hindi,...
- 9/5/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
Mohanlal, the Malayalam superstar, has revealed some exciting details about his directorial debut, Barroz – Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure, in a recent interview. The actor-director said that the post-production work of the film is on full swing and the re-recording work is on the final stage. He also added that the VFX work is going on parallely and the film will release in 3D format. The film, which is a fantasy adventure for children, has a lot of fantasy elements in it and is expected to be a visual treat for the audience.
Barroz is based on the novel of the same name by filmmaker-writer Jijo Punnoose, who directed India’s first 3D film, My Dear Kuttichathan (1984). The story revolves around a mythical figure called Barroz, who has been guarding Vasco da Gama’s hidden treasure for 400 years and has been entrusted to hand over the wealth only to...
Barroz is based on the novel of the same name by filmmaker-writer Jijo Punnoose, who directed India’s first 3D film, My Dear Kuttichathan (1984). The story revolves around a mythical figure called Barroz, who has been guarding Vasco da Gama’s hidden treasure for 400 years and has been entrusted to hand over the wealth only to...
- 8/4/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
When the San Diego Comic-Con moderator of the “Project K” Hall H panel said this was the first Indian film to ever come to through the convention, it almost seemed impossible. But some haphazard googling confirmed it’s true, not counting bootlegs from back in the day when those vendors were still allowed here.
So it makes sense that the massive show the producers of the science fiction action film — they call the genre “Spice Punk” — put on in Hall H was as much hype for this particular movie as it was for India’s film industry itself. The panel opened with a performance by an all-male drum line joined midway by an all-female dance troupe clad in white and carrying electric torches.
This was followed, after some banter between the moderator and producer Rana Daggubati, a panel guest who practically served as co-moderator, by a sizzle reel devoted to...
So it makes sense that the massive show the producers of the science fiction action film — they call the genre “Spice Punk” — put on in Hall H was as much hype for this particular movie as it was for India’s film industry itself. The panel opened with a performance by an all-male drum line joined midway by an all-female dance troupe clad in white and carrying electric torches.
This was followed, after some banter between the moderator and producer Rana Daggubati, a panel guest who practically served as co-moderator, by a sizzle reel devoted to...
- 7/21/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
EntertainmentMerry Christmas is directed by Sriram Raghavan of Badlapur and Andhadhun fame. Vijay Sethupathi’s Hindi film with actor Katrina Kaif Merry Christmas will be released on December 15. Announcing the release date on Monday, July 17, Vijay Sethupathi wrote, “We decided to cut short the wait for the Christmas cheer! #MerryChristmas releasing in theatres near you On 15th December 2023.” We decided to cut short the wait for the Christmas cheer!#MerryChristmas releasing in theatres near you On 15th December 2023. #SriramRaghavan @TipsFilmsInd #MatchboxPictures @RameshTaurani #SanjayRoutray #JayaTaurani #KewalGarg #KatrinaKaif #SanjayKapoor #VinayPathak… pic.twitter.com/oIct7d4DPj — VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) July 17, 2023 Merry Christmas is directed by Sriram Raghavan of Badlapur and Andhadhun fame. The film will also be released in Tamil, with the same title. This is the first time that Vijay Sethupathi is working with Katrina Kaif and Sriram Raghavan. Pritam is the music director for the film, while Madhu Neelakandan will be the cinematographer.
- 7/17/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Cinema‘Jawan’, directed by Atlee, stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, with Deepika Padukone making a special appearance. Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan: Youtube/Red Chillies EntertainmentThe teaser of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film Jawan, directed by Tamil filmmaker Atlee, was released on Monday, July 10. The ‘prevue’ video shows glimpses of Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in the action-packed film. Shah Rukh appears to be playing a morally ambiguous role, and Deepika Padukone makes a special appearance in the film, performing an action sequence in the rain in a saree. The film also stars Sanya Malhotra and Priyamani. "Am I good or bad? Am I a blessing or a curse? Ask yourself, because I am you. For better or worse?” Shah Rukh Khan’s character says in the trailer. The film is releasing worldwide on September 7 in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. Shah Rukh Khan, who...
- 7/10/2023
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Costume designer Jyoti Madnani Singh’s new film ‘Mumbaikar’ premiered on ‘JioCinema’ on 2nd of June. Mumbaikar boasts of heavy-duty star-cast that includes Vijay Sethupathi, Vikrant Massey, Sanjay Mishra, Sachin Khedekar, Tanya Maniktala and others. Jyoti Madnani Singh aka Jms, has dressed every single one of the characters in the sprawling cast. Jyoti’s costume does justice to the story setting that consists of characters from dark world of Mumbai and common Mumbaikar belonging to various strata of life.
Talking about how she landed up getting the assignment from a Kerala based production house, Jyoti said, “I have designed costumes for several realistic films in past like Rahasya, T for Tajmahal, Chaarfutiya Chhokare, etc, and had just finished shooting for thriller ‘420 Ipc’. Makers somehow got a whiff of my work. As Mumbaikar is also a thriller with tinge of drama-action in a realistic scenario, I reckon, I fitted the bill.
Talking about how she landed up getting the assignment from a Kerala based production house, Jyoti said, “I have designed costumes for several realistic films in past like Rahasya, T for Tajmahal, Chaarfutiya Chhokare, etc, and had just finished shooting for thriller ‘420 Ipc’. Makers somehow got a whiff of my work. As Mumbaikar is also a thriller with tinge of drama-action in a realistic scenario, I reckon, I fitted the bill.
- 6/3/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
National Award winner and Padma Shri awardee director-cinematographer Santosh Sivan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming thriller drama ‘Mumbaikar’, shared that he shot the film at a few locations where he shot his first Hindi film ‘Raakh’ as a cinematographer with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in 1989.
He revealed that ‘Mumbaikar’, which stars an ensemble cast of Vikrant Massey, ‘Makkal Selvan’ Vijay Sethupathi, Hridhu Haroon, Ranvir Shorey, Tanya Maniktala and Sanjay Mishra, was shot during the thick of the pandemic.
The film has been shot at several real locations in Mumbai and the audience will get to see the beauty of the city through this film.
Talking about the same, Santosh Sivan told Ians: “We shot Mumbaikar during the pandemic but we still managed to shoot at locations that I had in mind. In Fact, I have shot Mumbaikar at few locations where I filmed my first...
He revealed that ‘Mumbaikar’, which stars an ensemble cast of Vikrant Massey, ‘Makkal Selvan’ Vijay Sethupathi, Hridhu Haroon, Ranvir Shorey, Tanya Maniktala and Sanjay Mishra, was shot during the thick of the pandemic.
The film has been shot at several real locations in Mumbai and the audience will get to see the beauty of the city through this film.
Talking about the same, Santosh Sivan told Ians: “We shot Mumbaikar during the pandemic but we still managed to shoot at locations that I had in mind. In Fact, I have shot Mumbaikar at few locations where I filmed my first...
- 6/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 27 (Ians) The trailer of Santosh Sivan’s upcoming thriller drama ‘Mumbaikar’ was unveiled on Saturday. The film stars Vikrant Massey, ‘Makkal Selvan’ Vijay Sethupathi, Hridhu Haroon, Ranvir Shorey, Tanya Maniktala and Sanjay Mishra.
In the trailer, one can see Sethupathi mouthing the dialogue ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ as he plays the role of a kidnapper, who mistakenly kidnaps the son of Ranvir Shorey’s character.
Sharing his memories of the city of Mumbai, Vijay Sethupathi said: “2019 was the first time I came to Mumbai. The city for me is one where everyone is welcomed. I heard a quote once where it said that if you come in hungry to the city, the city will never let you sleep hungry, you’ll find some work here. That quality that exists to the city also exists for its people. For Everyone in Mumbai and coming to Mumbai, it’s truly Mumbai Meri Jaan.
In the trailer, one can see Sethupathi mouthing the dialogue ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ as he plays the role of a kidnapper, who mistakenly kidnaps the son of Ranvir Shorey’s character.
Sharing his memories of the city of Mumbai, Vijay Sethupathi said: “2019 was the first time I came to Mumbai. The city for me is one where everyone is welcomed. I heard a quote once where it said that if you come in hungry to the city, the city will never let you sleep hungry, you’ll find some work here. That quality that exists to the city also exists for its people. For Everyone in Mumbai and coming to Mumbai, it’s truly Mumbai Meri Jaan.
- 5/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
MollywoodThe trailer, which released on Sunday, March 19, suggests a comedy, with the lead characters apparently vying for elections and making their mark in politics.In what appears to be a story of sibling rivalry, actors Manju Warrier and Soubin Shahir are at each other's throats for the length of a new trailer. The film is Vellaripattanam directed by Mahesh Vettiyaar. The trailer, which released on March 19, Sunday, suggests a comedy, with the lead characters apparently vying to make their mark in politics. Mahesh Vettiyar, a cartoonist and filmmaker known for animation films such as Swami Ayyappan and Jil Jil Genie, is making his Malayalam live action debut with Vellaripattanam. He has written the script with Sarath Krishna. Alex J Pulickal has done the cinematography and Appu Bhattathiri is the editor. Music comes from Sachin Shankor Mannath. A short while ago, the team released a song from the film, ‘Arikeyonu kandoru neram.
- 3/20/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Santosh Sivan, a filmmaker from Kerala, is one of the greatest modern cinematographers from the
Subcontinent. He has never restricted to just the Malayalam language area and worked on films in
Tamil, Hindi, and others. He is remembered for his fantastic collaboration with Mani Ratnam on such
movies as “Dil Se”, “Iruvar” or “Roja”. Quite early in his career, he also took the helm of the director.
He delivered various projects, some of which were recognized in the festival circuit, and some were epic blockbusters with a multistar cast (“Asoka” and
“Urumi”).
Moha is screening at International Film Festival Rotterdam
“Moha” is his latest directorial venture, obviously created with the festival audience in mind. It
detaches from conventional narrative storytelling and differs from the other films by Sivan-the
director. Slightly it may resemble
“Navarasa”, which was contemplative and very experimental in form.
There are no dialogues in the movie, but it introduces the omniscient narrator,...
Subcontinent. He has never restricted to just the Malayalam language area and worked on films in
Tamil, Hindi, and others. He is remembered for his fantastic collaboration with Mani Ratnam on such
movies as “Dil Se”, “Iruvar” or “Roja”. Quite early in his career, he also took the helm of the director.
He delivered various projects, some of which were recognized in the festival circuit, and some were epic blockbusters with a multistar cast (“Asoka” and
“Urumi”).
Moha is screening at International Film Festival Rotterdam
“Moha” is his latest directorial venture, obviously created with the festival audience in mind. It
detaches from conventional narrative storytelling and differs from the other films by Sivan-the
director. Slightly it may resemble
“Navarasa”, which was contemplative and very experimental in form.
There are no dialogues in the movie, but it introduces the omniscient narrator,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Joanna Kończak
- AsianMoviePulse
OpinionMani Ratnam developed a new syntax for filmmaking, where along with powerful storytelling, the depiction of each frame counted. From the way scenes were staged to songs were choreographed, it was all by design and never by chance.Anand Kumar RSTamil cinema, for as long as it has existed, has been ruled by its stars. From Mgr-Sivaji and Kamal-Rajini to Ajith-Vijay now, stars in pairs have consistently held sway over the Tamil audience and the industry’s market dynamics. But even amid this, once in a while, you see the ascent of a director who makes a mark with his indelible style of filmmaking. In the years of 1960s and 70s, it was CV Sridhar who emerged as the first director whose films were sought after by filmgoers — especially the women. K Balachander would be the next, making his presence felt in the 70s and 80s, followed by Bharathiraja in the 80s and 90s.
- 1/20/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Over the years, ‘Chhaiyya Chhaiyya’ has become an iconic song given the heavyweights involved in it – the three aces Mani Ratnam, Gulzar and cinematographer Santosh Sivan, besides Shah Rukh Khan, Farah Khan and of course Malaika Arora.
And who can forget Malaika grooving to the beats of the A R Rahman-composed song from ‘Dil Se’, which had the rhythm of a moving train? But, interestingly, Malaika wasn’t the first choice for the part. Five actresses had refused to perform to the song.
The anecdote was shared by choreographer-director Farah Khan as she said that all the five actresses – Shilpa Shetty, Shilpa Shirodkar and “two or three other people” said no to dancing to the song.
The opening episode of the show, ‘Moving In With Malaika’ which is the Ott debut of Malaika, will see producer-director-choreographer and Malaika’s dear friend, Farah Khan Kunder, coming over to Malaika’s place for a friendly visit.
And who can forget Malaika grooving to the beats of the A R Rahman-composed song from ‘Dil Se’, which had the rhythm of a moving train? But, interestingly, Malaika wasn’t the first choice for the part. Five actresses had refused to perform to the song.
The anecdote was shared by choreographer-director Farah Khan as she said that all the five actresses – Shilpa Shetty, Shilpa Shirodkar and “two or three other people” said no to dancing to the song.
The opening episode of the show, ‘Moving In With Malaika’ which is the Ott debut of Malaika, will see producer-director-choreographer and Malaika’s dear friend, Farah Khan Kunder, coming over to Malaika’s place for a friendly visit.
- 12/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Incredibly talented Prithviraj Sukumaran is known for his spectacular performances that have changed the course of Indian films. On the 17th anniversary of this dark fantasy horror film, ‘Anandabhadram’, the actor reflects on his time working on it. Directed by Santosh Sivan in his Malayalam film debut, the film was based on a novel of the same name by Sunil Parameswaran.
Prithviraj’s portrayal of Anandan was highly promising, and his fans were utterly blown away by his performance. The entire picture, which was packed with ghosts, spirits, and black magic, had the audience enthralled until the very end. ‘Anandabhadram’, a commercial triumph, went on to win five honours at the 2005 Kerala State Film Awards and two at the 2005 Asianet Film Awards.
When asked about his experience, he answered, “This film has a special place in my heart. I had never played a character like Anandan before and I’m glad people remember my role.
Prithviraj’s portrayal of Anandan was highly promising, and his fans were utterly blown away by his performance. The entire picture, which was packed with ghosts, spirits, and black magic, had the audience enthralled until the very end. ‘Anandabhadram’, a commercial triumph, went on to win five honours at the 2005 Kerala State Film Awards and two at the 2005 Asianet Film Awards.
When asked about his experience, he answered, “This film has a special place in my heart. I had never played a character like Anandan before and I’m glad people remember my role.
- 11/4/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
ControversyLahari Music had drawn Rakshit Shetty’s home banner Paramvah Studios and music composer Ajaneesh Loknath to court for copyright violation in 2016.Tnm StaffRepresentativeImageOriginality is the main component in any form of creative work, which lets the creator stand apart from others. While one can be inspired by other creative works, the line is thin and the creator can be in trouble with copyright infringement rules. The most recent example is the popular song from Kantara – ‘Varaha Roopam’ – composed by Ajneesh Loknath. The ‘Varaha roopam’ song has glaring similarities with ‘Navarasam’ song from a Kerala based music band Thaikkudam Bridge. The music band has also announced that it would be filing a lawsuit against the creative team of Kantara. In the backdrop of the controversy Tnm looks at similar allegations of music copyright violations cases in India and the end result in each of these cases. Saregama Vs Eros International...
- 10/26/2022
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
‘Roja, ‘Bombay, ‘Iruvar, ‘Yuva, ‘Guru, ‘Dil Se.. and ‘Alai Payuthey amongst several other works of his, have defined the landscape of modern Indian cinema. No other Indian filmmaker has been able to achieve the same feat as the Maestro Mani Ratnam so far. His body of work boasts of six National Film Awards and a Padma Shri.
As the filmmaker is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming epic ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’, he spoke with Ians about his close knit creative team, working with the Badshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Dil Se..’ and nurturing new talent.
A true artiste is often either shrouded by simplicity of life or the complexities of conflicts. With Mani Ratnam, it’s the former. The softness in his voice and the humility in his demeanour cascade into the riveting stories that he conjures for celluloid.
Like most of his films, film...
As the filmmaker is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming epic ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’, he spoke with Ians about his close knit creative team, working with the Badshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Dil Se..’ and nurturing new talent.
A true artiste is often either shrouded by simplicity of life or the complexities of conflicts. With Mani Ratnam, it’s the former. The softness in his voice and the humility in his demeanour cascade into the riveting stories that he conjures for celluloid.
Like most of his films, film...
- 9/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The makers of the gritty action thriller ‘Thugs’, being directed by well-known dance choreographer-turned-director Brinda, on Saturday officially announced that the shooting of the film has been wrapped up. Hridhu Haroon, who plays one of the leads in Santosh Sivan’s Hindi Film ‘Mumbaikar’ which also features Vijay Sethupathi and Vikranth Massey in it, plays the […]...
- 7/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
MollywoodThe film is helmed by debutant filmmaker Vs Indhu.Tnm StaffNithya Menen and Vijay Sethupathi The first look poster of actors Nithya Menen and Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming film 19 (1)(a) was unveiled recently. Sharing the first look poster, Nithya Menen wrote, “So so happy to finally announce the first look of my film @19_1_a ! So proud of this film and having met some of the most soulful people .. Completely enjoyed this journey @indhusss @actorvijaysethupathi @maneshmadhavan.” The film is helmed by debutant filmmaker Vs Indhu. 19 (1)(a) is actor Vijay Sethupathi’s second Malayalam film, and the actor too has expressed excitement about the upcoming film. “Here is the first look poster of 19(1)(a) malayalam directed by debutant @indhusss (sic),” Vijay Sethupathi wrote while sharing the poster. The actor will reportedly essay the role of a writer in the film. Vijay Sethupathi made his Mollywood debut with his role in Macroni Mathai,...
- 6/24/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Flix Flashback‘Suryavamsam’, ‘Minsara Kanavu’, ‘Bharathi Kannamma’, ‘Kaalemellam Kadhal Vaazhga’ were some of the other successful movies while there were lesser hits such as ‘Iruvar’, ‘Ullasam’, ‘Nerukku Ner’ and ‘Pistha’.Nandhu SundaramYouTube screenshotThere was a time in the pre-Netflix era – and even before multiplexes – when our affair at the movies was a totally different experience. If we rewind to exactly 25 years ago, we are transported to a time when private Tamil television (Sun TV) was only five years old and standalone theatres were still mostly the only place where we courted the stars. As it turns out, 1997 was a distinctive and extraordinary year for Tamil cinema. There was no shortage of critically acclaimed movies or blockbusters. A high was guaranteed practically every time you went to the theatre. Back then, before the age of social media, the movie-watching experience was so pure and so highly anticipated that satisfaction was always on the cards.
- 6/23/2022
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentKaran Johar first announced that ‘Koffee with Karan’ will not return for another season. However, he later said that it will not return to TV since it will exclusively stream on Ott platform Hotstar.PTIInstagram/ Karan JoharA week after reports claimed that a seventh season of popular celebrity chat show Koffee with Karan was under production, host and filmmaker Karan Johar said his popular celebrity chat show will not return for a new chapter in a tweet posted on Wednesday morning. However, the talk show host revealed in another post, later in the day that the chat show will not be returning only to TV, and instead exclusively stream on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Disney Plus Hotstar. "Koffee with Karan has been a part of my life, and yours, for 6 seasons now. I'd like to think we've made an impact and even found our place in pop culture history. And so,...
- 5/4/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe ensemble cast of ‘Annaatthe’ includes actors Rajinikanth, Meena, Khushboo, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Jackie Shroff, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, among others. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Keerthy Suresh Actor Keerthy Suresh shared a photo from the sets of Annaatthe and wished director Siva on his birthday on August 12. Sharing a monochrome image where she is seen posing along with director Siva, Keerthy Suresh wrote: “Happy Birthday to our affectionate director, @directorsivasir. May you continue to radiate positivity and joy in everything you do. Wishing you all the success and good health sir #HBDDirectorSiva #Annaatthe.” Spearheaded by director Siva, the ensemble cast of the action drama stars Rajinikanth, Meena, Khushboo, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Jackie Shroff, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, among others. Annaatthe, which is one of the most anticipated Tamil movies of the year, is bankrolled by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures. Director Siva is known for his Kollywood movie Siruthai,...
- 8/13/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe political thriller stars actors Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil in the leadTNM StaffTwitter/ Lokesh KanagarajDirector Lokesh Kanagaraj had a surprise in store for fans who are eagerly waiting to receive updates about his upcoming movie Vikram. The Master-fame director took to Twitter on Saturday, July 30, to announce that actor Kalidas Jayaram has been roped in to play a pivotal role in the Tamil movie, which stars actors Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil and Kamal Haasan in the lead. According to reports, Kalidas Jayaram might essay the role of actor Kamal Haasan’s son in the movie. Touted to be a political thriller, the movie is bankrolled under Kamal Haasan’s home banner of Raaj Kamal Films International. Recently, actor Fahadh Faasil took to Facebook to share a selfie featuring him and Kamal Haasan, indicating that he has joined the sets of Vikram. The movie went on floors on...
- 7/31/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Kollywood Presented by Mani Ratnam and Jayendra, the anthology has nine directors coming together, including Karthik Subbaraj, Gautham Menon and others. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeOver-the-top platform Netflix took to Twitter on Friday to unveil the first teaser from the much-anticipated anthology Navarasa. “Makkale, ungaloda superstars ellarum kadha solla varanga! #Navarasa from 6th August! (Folks, your superstars are on their way to narrate stories),” the tweet posted by Netflix India South read. Produced and presented by Maniratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan, the nine-part anthology marks the coming together of nine directors and a star cast. “Nine stories, nine emotions,” Navarasa’s tagline reads. The teaser opens with the lines, “The emotional journey of an industry coming together to support its people”, since the artists involved in the project are offering their services pro-bono to help members from the Tamil film fraternity, who were affected during the pandemic. Featuring several actors from the ensemble cast including Suriya,...
- 7/9/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
3 decades back Aamir Khan acted in a film called 'Raakh' directed by Aditya Bhattacharya which can be easily termed ahead of its time. The film, starring Aamir Khan, Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak and Homi Wadia, was a dystopian drama in which the star plays a young man who watches helplessly as his girlfriend is raped by a group of powerful crime lords and is overwhelmed when they get away with it. He then decides to take revenge on them one by one and spiralling down into this vortex of vendetta he finds himself being destroyed from the inside. The masterpiece is currently screening at the Bandra Film Festival.
Director Aditya Bhattacharya said, "More than three decades later, I am quite overwhelmed by the continuing affection and respect for my first-born, Raakh - It is something that I couldn't have imagined whilst shooting this as a 24 year old…"
Dop of Raakh...
Director Aditya Bhattacharya said, "More than three decades later, I am quite overwhelmed by the continuing affection and respect for my first-born, Raakh - It is something that I couldn't have imagined whilst shooting this as a 24 year old…"
Dop of Raakh...
- 6/16/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mollywood The motion poster features actor Vinay Forrt as a policeman.Tnm StaffPopular Mollywood actor Kunchacko Boban unveiled the motion poster of the upcoming Malayalam movie Bermuda on Friday. Helmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the movie stars actors Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen. Vinay Forrt appears as a policeman along with a few cats, who are seen peeping into a water body in the motion poster. The first-look poster of the movie also featured Shane Nigam resting his face in the water. The underwater backdrop in the posters as well as the title indicates that the movie is likely to discuss the Bermuda Triangle. Sharing the motion poster on Facebook, Kunchacko Boban wrote, “Happy to release the motion poster of movie “Bermuda” Good luck RajivEttan, Badushah, Shain Nigam, dear friend Vinay Fort and the entire team.” Actor Shane Nigam, who is playing the lead role in the movie, thanked...
- 6/12/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Mollywood‘Bermuda’ is directed by award-winning filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar and stars Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen in the lead roles.Tnm StaffThe makers of the upcoming Malayalam movie Bermuda released the first-look poster of the movie on Friday, May 28. Helmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the movie stars actors Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen. The first-look poster of the movie features Shane Nigam resting in water, with his face partially submerged. The poster, which creates suspense about the theme of the film, was unveiled by Mollywood star Mammootty. Sharing the poster, he wrote, “Unveiling the First Look Poster of #Bermuda ! Best wishes to T K Rajeev Kumar, Shane Nigam & the entire team.” Shane Nigam also shared the poster on his social media handles and extended his gratitude to Mammootty for unveiling the poster. “First Look Poster of Bermuda Thank you so much Mammooka for launching the poster #TK_RajeevKumar #ShaneNigam #VinayFortt,...
- 5/29/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
The Hindi-language film industry, popularly known as Bollywood, is displaying its resilience after being hit by yet another Covid-enforced pause.
India is currently in the throes of the pandemic with 330,000 new Covid-19 cases everyday, with upward of 2,200 daily deaths. The western Indian state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai and Bollywood, is amongst the worst hit with more than 67,000 new daily cases and 568 deaths. Of these, Mumbai accounts for some 7,410 cases and 75 deaths. The state is operating under severe movement restrictions, a lockdown in all but name, and Bollywood productions have paused.
Though the intensity of the pandemic is higher during this wave, compared to last year, there is one major difference – the industry has been through a year of hardship and is now better equipped to deal with the crisis, once the Maharashtra government lifts restrictions.
The restrictions are currently due to be lifted on May 1, unless the pandemic takes a turn for the worse.
India is currently in the throes of the pandemic with 330,000 new Covid-19 cases everyday, with upward of 2,200 daily deaths. The western Indian state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai and Bollywood, is amongst the worst hit with more than 67,000 new daily cases and 568 deaths. Of these, Mumbai accounts for some 7,410 cases and 75 deaths. The state is operating under severe movement restrictions, a lockdown in all but name, and Bollywood productions have paused.
Though the intensity of the pandemic is higher during this wave, compared to last year, there is one major difference – the industry has been through a year of hardship and is now better equipped to deal with the crisis, once the Maharashtra government lifts restrictions.
The restrictions are currently due to be lifted on May 1, unless the pandemic takes a turn for the worse.
- 4/23/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
MollywoodTouted to be a fantasy adventure film, ‘Barroz’ marks Mohanlal’s directorial debut. Tnm StaffTwitter/MohanlalMalayalam star Mohanlal, who is all set to make his directorial debut with Barroz: The Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure has been sharing photos of the shoot from the sets of Barroz ever since the movie went on floors. In a recent update, Mohanlal shared a photo of himself and popular cinematographer Santosh Sivan. Donning white shirt, black pants and a vest coat, Mohanlal is seen watching the shoot, whereas cinematographer Santosh Sivan is seen cranking the camera. Mohanlal tagged Santosh Sivan and wrote, “#Barroz”, while tweeting the photo on Wednesday. #Barroz @santoshsivan pic.twitter.com/3FkFLbXZIK — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 21, 2021 Earlier this month, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran joined the sets of Barroz and started shooting for his portions in the movie. Prithviraj will be seen in a pivotal role in the movie. The photo features...
- 4/22/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
CinemaThe poster of ‘Mumbaikar’ was released on Saturday on the occasion of lead actor Vikrant Massey’s birthday. Tnm StaffTwitter/Vikrant MasseyActor Vikrant Massey, who turned 34 on Saturday, unveiled the first-look poster of his upcoming movie Mumbaikar on the occasion of his birthday. The Hindi action thriller also stars popular Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi, Tanya Maniktala, Sanjay Mishra, Ranvir Shorey and Sachin Khedekar in pivotal roles. Sharing the poster on social media, Vikrant wrote, “This birthday is doubly special for me. Thank you for all your heartfelt wishes and love. I’m glad to share with you all, the first look of my next film – #Mumbaikar. Gratitude.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey) Mumbaikar marks the Bollywood debut of Vijay Sethupathi, who is fondly known as ‘Makkal Selvan’ in Tamil Nadu. The film is directed, written, edited as well as produced by Santosh Sivan.
- 4/5/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodTouted to be Mollywood’s first techno-horror film, ‘ChathurMukham’ is helmed by filmmakers Rajeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeManju Warrier is one of the most sought- after actors of Mollywood. After the makers of her upcoming film ChathurMukham released the trailer on Saturday, fans eagerly await the release of what is touted to be Malayalam cinema’s first techno-horror film. The trailer gives a glimpse of the story of Manju’s character, who is a career-oriented woman. However, as the trailer progresses, darker sub-plots are hinted at. A series of petrifying yet gripping visuals indicate that the main lead is affected by a problem that has to do with the technology. Sunny Wayne appears as Manju’s friend in ChaturMukham. Watch the trailer of ‘ChathurMukham’ here: Touted to be Malayalam cinema’s first techno-horror movie, ChathurMukham stars Manju Warrier and Sunny Wayne in the lead roles. The...
- 4/3/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodApart from directing ‘Barroz: The Guardian of D’ Gama’s Treasure’, Mohanlal will also play the lead role in the fantasy adventure.Tnm StaffTwitterMalayalam star Mohanlal will be making his directorial debut with Barroz: The Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure. The actor took to Twitter to share with fans that the movie went on the floors on Wednesday. He also shared photos taken on the sets along with other crew members. “And the Camera starts Rolling! First day of shoot Action! #Jijo @santoshsivan @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine #Barroz,” he wrote. And the Camera starts Rolling! First day of shoot Action! #Jijo @santoshsivan @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine #Barroz pic.twitter.com/HPp6DkHRjw — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 31, 2021 Earlier, the movie kickstarted with a star-studded launch event in Kochi. Photos of Prithviraj, Mammootty and Mohanlal taken at the event went viral. Other prominent personalities present included Priyadarshan, Sibi Malayil and Antony Perumbavoor, among others. Mohanlal’s...
- 4/1/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodMani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan had announced that the entire income from ‘Navarasa’ will be given to Tamil film industry workers who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.Saradha UFilmmakers Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan of Qube Cinemas, who have teamed up to present Navarasa, a nine-part anthology, had announced earlier that the entire income generated from the venture will be given to Tamil film industry workers who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, the makers revealed that the team has started distributing prepaid cards to the workers. Each beneficiary will receive Rs 1,500 per month on the prepaid card for a period of five months, which can be utilised at grocery outlets. The cards will be distributed by Bhoomika Trust and the Film Employees Federation of South India (Fefsi). Fefsi has been working along with Bhoomika Trust for six months to identify the beneficiaries of the initiative.
- 3/29/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Actor Vikrant Massey updated his fans on Sunday that he has tested positive for Covid-19. The actor took to Instagram to post the update. Putting up the post, he wrote in the message, "Hello all, despite necessary precautions on shoot, I have tested Covid positive. In self quarantine. Requesting all those who've come in close contact with me in the last few days, to get yourself tested, Asap. I'm taking the prescribed medications & adequate rest and currently doing fine."
In the same message he requested people to be careful. He went on to write, "Urging everyone to do the basics right and step out of your homes, Only If Necessary. "
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The actor will next be seen in thriller film "Love Hostel" and series "Switchh". He also has "Haseen Dilruba" slated for release along with director Santosh Sivan's...
In the same message he requested people to be careful. He went on to write, "Urging everyone to do the basics right and step out of your homes, Only If Necessary. "
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A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey87)
The actor will next be seen in thriller film "Love Hostel" and series "Switchh". He also has "Haseen Dilruba" slated for release along with director Santosh Sivan's...
- 3/28/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Cinema'Mumbaikar’ is the Bollywood remake of the popular 2017 Tamil movie ‘Maanagaram’. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Vijay SethupathiKollywood actor Vijay Sethupathi, who is also popularly known as ‘Makkal Selvan’ took to Twitter on Monday to reveal a still from his upcoming Bollywood debut Mumbaikar. The actor is seen with a child in a school uniform who is tied up, keeping in line with the film’s action-thriller theme. #Mumbaikar ☺️@santoshsivan sir. pic.twitter.com/PpOotUuohs — VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) March 22, 2021 Mumbaikar, which is the Bollywood remake of 2017 Tamil film Maanagaram is directed, written, edited as well as produced by Santosh Sivan. The actioner will star Vikrant Massey, Tanya Maniktala, Sanjay Mishra, Ranvir Shorey and Sachin Khedkar in pivotal roles. The movie has music by Prashant Pillai, who made his debut as a composer in 2010 with the Malayalam movie Nayakan. Vijay Sethupathi is likely to reprise Munishkanth’s role from the original Maanagaram. The Tamil movie Maanagaram (2017) starred Sri,...
- 3/22/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodMohanlal’s debut directorial will go on floors in March with actors from various countries on board.Digital NativeActor-director Prathap Pothen has confirmed that he is a part of Mohanlal’s debut directorial venture Barroz. Putting out a message on his social media page, Prathap wrote: “With the best .. I am proud to be directed by a legend Mohanlal he is a rare talent a complete actor and a wonderful human being thank you for having me be a part of your maiden effort as a director ..I am blessed.. Baroz (sic).” Interestingly, Mohanlal played the lead along with late Tamil superstar Sivaji Ganesan in Prathap Pothen’s directorial Oru Yathamozhi in 1997. Barroz is all set to go on floors in March this year and the groundwork for the project is on. The film was supposed to start rolling early this year but had to be put off due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- 2/27/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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