Actor – cricketer Rajeev Pillai, known for his muscular physique shot to the limelight for his stint in the Celebrity Cricket League.
Having made his acting debut with the Malayalam film City of God in 2011, he went on to act in Veendum Kannur, D Company, Bhaskar The Rascal and Oru Muthassi Gadha in Malayalam, in Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal and Guru Dakshina in Hindi and in Thalaivaa and Eli in Tamil.
Having made his acting debut with the Malayalam film City of God in 2011, he went on to act in Veendum Kannur, D Company, Bhaskar The Rascal and Oru Muthassi Gadha in Malayalam, in Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal and Guru Dakshina in Hindi and in Thalaivaa and Eli in Tamil.
- 10/30/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
This Friday can be considered a week of comebacks! Yes, it will not only be former 'superstarni' Sridevi with English Vinglish but the highly talented Vivek Oberoi in a totally new 'avatar' with Kismet Love Paisa Dilli. However, both the new releases will have to face a stiff competition from the still very strong Omg Oh My God Last week saw the release of Akshay Kumar's Paresh Rawal starrer Omg Oh My God! and Priyadarshan's Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal. While not much...
- 10/5/2012
- GlamSham
With two similar genre films, Omg Oh My God! and Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, releasing on the same day, they were bound to cut into each other’s business, as we had already stated in our box -office report. And that is what has happened, and the result is there for all to see! While Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal starrer, Omg Oh My God!, saw a decent 30-45 percent start, the Priyadarshan directed Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (lacking in star value) saw an ordinary 15-25 percent opening. Read More...
- 9/29/2012
- Bollywood Trade
With two similar genre films, Omg Oh My God! and Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, releasing on the same day, they were bound to cut into each other's business, as we had already stated in our box -office report. And that is what has happened, and the result is there for all to see! While Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal starrer, Omg Oh My God!, saw a decent 30-45 percent start, the Priyadarshan directed Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (lacking in star value) saw an ordinary 15-25 percent opening.
- 9/29/2012
- GlamSham
This Friday will witness an interesting clash between Akshay Kumar’s Paresh Rawal starrer Omg Oh My God! and Priyadarshan’s Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal. As both films belong to the comic genre, they will damage each other. It would be interesting to see which of the two films will turn out as the front runner!Last Friday’s Madhur Bhandarkar directed Kareena, Arjun and Randeep starrer, Heroine, had a decent first day but showed no pick up on Saturday and negligible growth on Sunday, Read More...
- 9/27/2012
- Bollywood Trade
This Friday will witness an interesting clash between Akshay Kumar's Paresh Rawal starrer Omg Oh My God! and Priyadarshan's Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal. As both films belong to the comic genre, they will damage each other. It would be interesting to see which of the two films will turn out as the front runner!Last Friday's Madhur Bhandarkar directed Kareena, Arjun and Randeep starrer, Heroine, had a decent first day but showed no pick up on Saturday and negligible growth on Sunday,...
- 9/27/2012
- GlamSham
Panaji, Sep 27: After protests in Mumbai, the Christian community in Goa is up in arms against Priyadarshan's latest film "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal".
The Goan Catholic Welfare Union (Gcwu) has threatened to disallow the screening of the film in the state if "objectionable" scenes in it are not deleted.
"If the film is screened in Goa we will protest. We will make sure that it is not shown," Gcwu spokesperson.
The Goan Catholic Welfare Union (Gcwu) has threatened to disallow the screening of the film in the state if "objectionable" scenes in it are not deleted.
"If the film is screened in Goa we will protest. We will make sure that it is not shown," Gcwu spokesperson.
- 9/27/2012
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Om Puri has claimed that Bollywood audiences and filmmakers only care about superstar actors. The industry veteran will be seen next in Priyardashan's Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal. He told Ians: "It is very rare that character actors get a meaty part. They are there as a character to enhance the hero. They don't have their own individuality. "Without superstars also films do well. Vicky Donor ran without any big stars or known faces. "If someone is a good actor, you can make it out the minute he speaks two lines. Even (more)...
- 9/24/2012
- by By Zakia Uddin
- Digital Spy
Mumbai, Sep 23: Catholics have threatened to stop the screening of a forthcoming Hindi movie directed by Priyadarshan, "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" if certain scenes making a "disresptful portrayal" of the community and its priests are not deleted, an official said here Sunday.
A delegation of representatives of Catholic groups and a priest representing the Archdiocese of Bombay met and submitted.
A delegation of representatives of Catholic groups and a priest representing the Archdiocese of Bombay met and submitted.
- 9/23/2012
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Nana Patekar went back to good old school days when he got together with Shreyas for a promotional event of his film Percept Pictures' Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, directed by Priyadarshan. Enjoying every moment to the hilt, Nana philosophized, "Whenever we do a film, the only thing that is left behind is memories we hold close to our heart. We spend half our lives sleeping. At this age, I want to do things that make me happy. Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal is one such thing. I simply lov...
- 9/22/2012
- GlamSham
If one director represents India to the core, it is probably Priyadarshan. With all the galore of colour, confusion, brilliance and situation comic relief in the midst of heat and tense moments, it is he who can turn this around, time and again and announce the hand-picked moments from rural to urban India and entitle it under a creative pseudonym through the medium of celluloid. The latest entrant to this being Percept Pictures' Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal!
- 9/18/2012
- GlamSham
Comedy king Priyadarshan returns with his latest laugh riot Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal featuring an all-star cast led by veterans Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, and Om Puri. Releasing in theaters worldwide on September 28, the outrageous action-comedy also stars Shreyas, Madhhurima, Asrani, Shakti Kapoor, and Neeraj Vora with music from Sajid-Wajid.
Release Date: September 28
Cast: Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Shreyas, Madhhurima, Asrani, Shakti Kapoor, and Neeraj Vora
Director: Priyadarshan
Music: Sajid-Wajid
Synopsis:
Bakri Johny!! That’s the insinuating cry of every man, woman and child in this village when they see Johny (Shreyas). Afraid of everything and everyone, Johny is one terrified soul. Born into the household of David (Om Puri), a local farmer and being the only son, Johny does what he’s best at to help his ailing father…. Nothing! Other than buying lottery tickets every week. The only thing going in his life is his love for...
Release Date: September 28
Cast: Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Shreyas, Madhhurima, Asrani, Shakti Kapoor, and Neeraj Vora
Director: Priyadarshan
Music: Sajid-Wajid
Synopsis:
Bakri Johny!! That’s the insinuating cry of every man, woman and child in this village when they see Johny (Shreyas). Afraid of everything and everyone, Johny is one terrified soul. Born into the household of David (Om Puri), a local farmer and being the only son, Johny does what he’s best at to help his ailing father…. Nothing! Other than buying lottery tickets every week. The only thing going in his life is his love for...
- 9/16/2012
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
It is not often that a hit combo comes back to make yet another super hit. Paresh Rawal and Nana Patekar are coming back together in Percept Pictures' Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal directed by Priyadarshan all set to hit the marquee on 28th September."Nana has a very unusual role in the film. He normally sets the screen afire with his dialogue delivery but this time it is his silence that will score," says Paresh Rawal. Nana echoes Paresh's sentiments, "When you share screen space w...
- 9/15/2012
- GlamSham
The two much talked about films Ranbir Kapoor starrer Barfi!, which released today, and Priyadarshan's Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, which is all set to hit the screens in two weeks from now i.e. 28th September 2012, may not be on the same plane as they belong to altogether different genre and concept, yet there is a striking resemblance between the two! Well if we keenly observe, the posters of both the films have almost same feel, ambience, colours and elements (with a slight differ...
- 9/14/2012
- GlamSham
Move over 'Desi girl' as 'Desi Mem' is here to create ripples! After Priyanka Chopra, who shined as Desi Girl of B-town with her hit number 'Desi Girl' from Dostana, it seems Anjana Sukhani is all set to charm the tinsel town as 'Desi Mem'! Well, in the upcoming film Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, Anjana Sukhani will be seen doing an item number called 'Desi Mem'. While 'Desi Girl' Priyanka Chopra donned a beautiful gold sari, which was loved by one and all, 'Desi Mem' Anjana...
- 9/6/2012
- GlamSham
Nana Patekar and Om Puri, the duo who come together after 30 years in Percept Pictures' Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, directed by Priyadarshan, had a whale of a time while shooting for the film. Om Puri gets very annoyed when somebody calls Nana Patekar "buddha" and continues to explain... "how can you call him an oldie? He is my son from last birth!" Nana on the other hand keeps teasing Om Puri for his continual sleeping habits and grins that Om can sleep even in the pause...
- 8/31/2012
- GlamSham
Shreyas Talpade got the biggest surprise when director Priyadarshan constructed a treehouse at Wai where they were shooting for their film Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal produced by Percept Pictures. Shreyas loved the Wai sets so much that he yearned to have a treehouse constructed. He casually mentioned it to Priyadarshan and the next day it was all done. "The next morning when I woke up, I was shocked to see a treehouse being constructed for me. I was touched that Priyan Sir took...
- 8/31/2012
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 30: Award winning director Priyadarshan's hands are full. His comedy "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" has yet to hit screens, and he is already focusing on two new projects - one with Akshay Kumar and another is with newcomers, which is said to be titled "Rangrez".
"I will be doing a film in the mid of next year with Akshay. It will be a commercial genre," Priyadarshan told Ians. This will be the actor-director's.
"I will be doing a film in the mid of next year with Akshay. It will be a commercial genre," Priyadarshan told Ians. This will be the actor-director's.
- 8/30/2012
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Aug 28: There are two kinds of films, one for critics and the other for audiences, believes National Award winner Priyadarshan, who has successfully straddled two worlds and says candidly that his next "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" is strictly masala.
Priyadarshan, whose 86-film oeuvre has been an eclectic mix of masala and serious cinema, says he will continue making both kinds of movies,.
Priyadarshan, whose 86-film oeuvre has been an eclectic mix of masala and serious cinema, says he will continue making both kinds of movies,.
- 8/28/2012
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Maverick director Priyadarshan and Percept Picture Company share a very special relationship, and one just cannot forget their multiple award winning Kanchivaram. Naturally, when the two once again collaborated with Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal, expectations are bound to be high, and not unfounded! Right from the very first promo of Percept's Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal it was quite clear that director Priyadarshan is in vintage form. What was also evident was the fact that the film wa...
- 8/27/2012
- GlamSham
Mumbau, Aug 17: Nana Patekar, much popular for his acting prowess, was a chain-smoker in the past. However since the last 4 years he has quit smoking and drinking. And now the actor wants his buddy Priyadarshan, a reputed director, to also quit smoking. He is working with Priyan on "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal". Nana says that the director remains so engrossed in his films that he only thinks of his films always and does not.
- 8/17/2012
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Nana Patekar is one Kamaal Dhamaal actor whose dedication makes everyone Malamaal in terms of learning! Recently, for the Percept Pictures' Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal shoot, Nana Patekar was dot on time despite a back injury. When quizzed about his pain, Nana was quick to retort, "Injuries are like guests. If you treat them well and pamper them, they stay back and refuse to go away. You need to be aloof about their existence and they leave as quickly as they came."...
- 8/16/2012
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 15: At 62, Nana Patekar has an undying spirit to give his best. The actor was suffering pain due to a back injury, but that didn't deter him from lifting Shreyas Talpade on his shoulders for a shoot for "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal".
While shooting for the Percept Pictures' comedy film, Nana reached dot on time despite a back injury. He says he believes injuries are like guests.
"If you treat them well and pamper them,.
While shooting for the Percept Pictures' comedy film, Nana reached dot on time despite a back injury. He says he believes injuries are like guests.
"If you treat them well and pamper them,.
- 8/15/2012
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
From quite some time we were missing Priyadarshan's style of entertainment. But not anymore as the guru of comedy, Priyadarshan is back to tickle our bones and have us in splits with his upcoming film Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal. The fun triples this September, 28! The first trailer of Priyadarshan's Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal is out. The comic caper is laced with loads of fun and laughter, kamaal storyline, dhamaal characters and malamaal mu...
- 8/14/2012
- GlamSham
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