Mollywood

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Drishyam 2 Malayalam - A Big Missed Box Office Opportunity!

Mumbai, November 19 - The covid-19 pandemic was a massive hurdle for the Indian film industry to ignore as films over the last two years were forced to take a different route other than the conventional theatrical way. ## While the makers initially had no choice but to opt for direct digital releases of their movies to prevent big losses as theaters were closed, no one can deny that the lack of patience in them not only left exhibitors in the doldrums but also made those filmmakers let the big opportunities to go.## One of the questionable decisions, which was heavily criticized by the Kerala theater association, was skipping the theatrical release of Mohanlal's highly-anticipated suspense thriller "Drishyam 2" as it was sold to Amazon Prime Video for direct release in February 2021.## Skipping the theatrical release of "Drishyam 2" might not be a tough decision for the makers back then as they hardly had an idea what they are going to lose later on. The latest Hindi remake of "Drishyam 2" has done what the original Malayalam movie wasn't even given the opportunity and that is scoring big bucks at the box office.## "Drishyam 2" Malayalam got an excellent response from critics and OTT audiences alike and it would have surely done wonders at the box office had it been released in theaters. The Hindi version, which was released on November 18, surpassed all expectations and took the opening of over 15 crores net with the 3-day opening weekend total finishing above 64 crores net, which is excellent, to say the least.## Very much like Bollywood at present, the Malayalam industry was also undergoing a big slump at the time of the "Drishyam 2" release as most films were skipping theatrical releases. It could have done the same as its remake is doing for Bollywood, giving a major relief. ## While the Malayalam filmmakers were too harsh towards the theatrical options back then, the other industries including Bollywood were also on the same path, leaving the box office biz gasping and on the verge of collapse. There were several Bollywood films, including "Shershaah", "Mimi", and "Dil Bechara", among others, which could have easily held on for theatrical releases but the makers decided against this option.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1281 days ago

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Ajay Devgn Commences The Filming Of Drishyam Sequel In Mumbai

Mumbai, February 17 - Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in the sequel of the 2015 hit "Drishyam". Ajay along with leading lady Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar has finally commenced the filming of "Drishyam 2" in Mumbai, under the direction of Abhishek Pathak. ## The thriller-drama film, which is the official remake of Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam movie of the same name, "Drisham 2" has kicked off shooting in Mumbai will be extensively shot in Goa in the following months. It also stars Tabu as IGP Meera Deshmukh and Ishita Dutta as Anju Salgaonkar.## Talking about returning with "Drishyam 2", Ajay Devgn shared, "Drishyam was loved and it's a legend. I am now elated to present yet another interesting story with Drishyam 2. Vijay is a multidimensional character and he creates an engaging narrative onscreen. Abhishek Pathak has a fresh vision for this film. I'm keenly looking forward to part 2, filling in the large shoes of the earlier film with people investing in the mystery and the characters".## "Drishyam 2" begins 7 years after the events in the first film and tests Vijay's resolve to protect his family for whom he would cross any limits. Ajay Devgn took to Twitter and shared a behind-the-scene picture with Shriya Saran and director Pathak. "Can Vijay protect his family again? #Drishyam2 shoot begins", Ajay captioned the picture. ## Can Vijay protect his family again? #Drishyam2 shoot begins.#Tabu @shriya1109 @AbhishekPathakk @KumarMangat pic.twitter.com/FwX5v1fpil— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 17, 2022 ## The sequel is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak under the banners of T-Series and Panorama Studios in association with Viacom18 Studios. It will be released in the last quarter of 2022. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1427 days ago

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Ajay Devgn And Drishyam Cast Set To Reprise Their Roles In Drishyam 2!

Mumbai, September 23: Superstar Ajay Devgn has locked one more film in his long list of the upcoming slate. The actor, who is currently working on multiple films such as Mayday, Maidaan, Thank God, and Disney+Hotstar series Rudra, is all set to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in the sequel to the blockbuster "Drishyam".## Earlier in May this year, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak's Panorama Studios International had acquired the Hindi remake rights of Mohanlal starrer suspense thriller "Drishyam 2". The latest development around the Hindi remake is that it is set to go on floors in December this year after Ajay Devgn finishing his current projects. ## According to Peepingmoon, Ajay Devgn has given his dates from late December to this sequel that will be the remake of Mohanlal's critically acclaimed Malayalam film, Drishyam 2: The Resumption. The sequel will also see Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta reprising their roles from the first part which was released in 2015. ## Abhishek Pathak, who made his directorial debut with Sunny Singh's "Ujda Chaman", will reportedly be directing "Drishyam 2". He has stepped in to helm this much-awaited thriller in the absence of the first part's director Nishikant Kamat who passed away last year due to multiple organ failure. ## The first part of Drishyam traced the struggle of Salgaonkar and his family who come under suspicion when the son of Inspector General Police gets killed. Drishyam 2, which is set six years after the events of the first film, will showcase how Vijay Salgaonkar and his family's past come to haunt them and how they manage to escape once again. ## The original "Drishyam 2" was released directly on Amazon Prime Video earlier this year. Upon its digital premiere, it received rave reviews as audiences hailed it one of the finest suspense thrillers of Indian cinema. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, it is also being remade in Telugu as Drushyam 2 starring Venkatesh and Meena in lead roles. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1507 days ago

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It's Raining Remakes In Bollywood - Not One Or Two But Bollywood Gears Up For More Than 20 Remakes In Next Two-Three Years

Mumbai, July 5, 2021: Bollywood's love affair with remakes is not hidden from audiences. The largest film industry in the country, Bollywood has mastered adapting films from different languages - be it regional or international, and also able to give them a Bollywood touch to lure the Hindi audiences. ## In the last one and a half-decade, Bollywood stars have done films like Ghajini, Gabbar Is Back, Force, Singham, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Simmba, Son of Sardaar, Wanted, Rowdy Rathore, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Kabir Singh, and Baaghi, which all are remakes of Tamil and Telugu films but proved to be some of the highest grosser of its respective release years. ## Even though the Hindi filmmakers have often been criticized for the lack of fresh ideas, they continued to acquire the Hindi remakes of other languages. And it looks like they have no plan to stop adapting good films into Hindi anytime soon, even though the audience likly to invest in fresh content as the covid-19 pandemic might have made them more opinionated than before. ## Well, opinion aside, Bollywood filmmakers still believe that the Hindi audience's interest in the remake hasn't waned yet and they will watch whenever they get a chance. Keeping that in mind, Bollywood isn't hesitating to do remakes and for the record, there are at least 20+ remakes already in making in Hindi. ## Also Read - Bollywood Set To Explore Superhero Universe With Upcoming Movies## Among the most-awaited remakes, Shahid Kapoor starrer "Jersey" is completed and ready for release on Diwali this year. It is a remake of the 2019 Telugu movie of the same name starring Nani in the lead role. Ajay Devgn is also doing the Hindi version of the 2019 Tamil action thriller film, Kaithi. Ajay in association with Dil Raju also acquired the remake rights of the 2021 Telugu hit, Naandhi. ## Recently, it was revealed that Akshay Kumar's next film with Bell Bottom makers is the remake of the 2018 Tamil psychological crime thriller film, Ratsasan. Last year, John Abraham had bought the rights to the 2020 Malayalam thriller film Ayyappanum Koshiyum, in which he will also be starring alongside Abhishek Bachchan. ## Acclaimed filmmaker, S Shankar announced that he will be remaking his own 2005 Tamil film, Anniyan in Hindi with Ranveer Singh playing the lead role. The film will mark Shankar's return to Hindi films twenty years after his only Hindi directorial, Nayak (2001) that starred Anil Kapoor in the lead. Another Tamil film, Vikram Vedha starring Vijay Sethupathi and R Madhavan is getting its Hindi adaptation with Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan starring in it. ## Also Read - Akshay Kumar All Set To Reunite With Priyadarshan After A Decade For A Comedy Film## Among the other top remakes, Kartik Aaryan is doing the Hindi version of Ala Vaikuntapurramuloo, which starrer Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles. Kabir Singh producer Murad Khetani of Cine1 Studios along with Endemol Shine India, and 7 Screen Studio also bought the remake rights of the 2021's biggest hit Tamil film, Master, starring Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathy. Salman Khan is said to be starring the Hindi remake. ## There are some reports claiming that Salman Khan has bought the Hindi remake rights of Ravi Teja's upcoming film, Khiladi. Boney Kapoor is remaking the 2021 Malayalam political thriller, One along with 'Helen' with his daughter Janhavi Kapoor in the lead, followed by the 2019 Tamil film 'Comali' with his son Arjun Kapoor. ## The time and cinema viewing might have changed for others, it is still hasn't changed much for Hindi filmmakers when it comes to remakes. Now, it will be interesting to see how the audience takes these remakes as they might have already watched dubbed versions of such films. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office

1510 days ago

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Mollywood | Drishyam 2 Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the Malayalam movie Drishyam 2 box office collection which is a drama thriller film. This film is directed by Jeetu Joseph and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas. ## Drishyam 2 stars , Mohanlal, Meena Durairaj in key roles. ## Drishyam 2 Review ## Drishyam 2 Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## Note: It released directly on OTT in India. So no theatrical business. ## Drishyam 2 Box Office Collection Day Wise | Overseas DayIndia Net CollectionOverseas Collection Day 1 [1st Thursday] - ₹ - Cr * Coming Soon Total - ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Drishyam 2 Budget: ₹ 20 Cr * Approx ## Drishyam 2 Verdict: Coming Soon ## Drishyam 2 Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: 100+ ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 19th February 2021 ## Released in Overseas: 1st July 2021 ## For more and the latest news about Mollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

Mollywood

1513 days ago

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Mohanlal Starrer Malayalam Thriller Film, Drishyam 2 To Release In Cinemas In UAE, Qatar, And Oman

Mumbai, June 30, 2021: Superstar Mohanlal's "Drishyam 2" may not have seen the light of cinemas in India as it premiered directly on Amazon Prime Video on 19 February this year, but the thriller film is going to release in theaters in overseas market. ## The superstar took to social media on Wednesday (June 30), and announced that the critically acclaimed, Drishyam 2, is going to release on the big screen in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman tomorrow (July 1st). He shared the list of theaters that will premiere the movie in each country. ## For those of you in UAE, Qatar and Oman, #Drishyam2 finally reaches the big screen. Releasing tomorrow!@PharsFilm #Jeethujoseph @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine pic.twitter.com/7NCWXxjNh7— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) June 30, 2021 ## Directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor through the company Aashirvad Cinemas, Drishyam 2 is a sequel to their 2013 film Drishyam. The film stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sarath, and Siddique reprising their roles from the first film. ## It was released directly on Amazon Prime Video, skipping theatrical release due to the covid-19 pandemic. The movie received widespread critical acclaim, praising the narration style and performances, especially of Mohanlal. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

1527 days ago

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The Tamil Remake of Malayalam Thriller, Drishyam 2 Is Not Happening?

Chennai, June 15, 2021: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's "Drishyam 2" was a huge OTT success. The movie opened with highly positive reviews and easily one of the most viewed films of 2021 on Amazon Prime Video. Due to its widespread success, remakes in other languages have been announced. ## While the Telugu remake of Drishyam 2, titled "Drushyam 2" starring Venkatesh has already been wrapped within 45 days, the Hindi remake has also been announced by Panorama Studios International, and will soon go on floors. Jeethu Joseph, who helmed the Malayalam version, has directed the Telugu version as well. ## On the other hand, the Tamil remake as Papanasam 2 was also supposed to be announced with Kamal Haasan, who also starred in the first part. However, according to Only Kollywood, the director Jeethu Joseph has confirmed that there won't be a remake of Drishyam 2 in Tamil. ## Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan is gearing up for the shoot of Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial action thriller, Vikram. He also has Shankar's Indian 2, which is 50% completed. According to reports, Kamal Haasan wants to finish both films in quick succession. ## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

1531 days ago

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South Indian Films Rocks As IMDb Releases List of 10 Most Popular Indian Titles of 2021 So Far

Mumbai, June 12, 2021: IMDb has unveiled its list of the most popular Indian films and web series of the year so far. Even though the cinema halls are closed in most of the states, over 250 Indian films had released between January and April before they shut down. ## Among the titles released in theaters, most of them came from the South Indian film industry. Also, a vast range of content has been released on streaming platforms including films and web shows until June.## The list released by IMDb features titles released between January 1, 2021, and June 3, 2021, and is "based on IMDbPro data on the page views of IMDb users in India". Thalapathy Vijay's "Master" finds itself at the number 1 position as the most popular title of 2021 so far while TVF web series Aspirants ranked second in the list. ## In the top 10 most popular Indian films/shows on IMDb, 7 of them are films and 3 are web series. Interestingly, not a single Bollywood film has found a place in the most popular titles list. However, there is not much surprise as Bollywood has released the least number of films in theaters during this period as compared to other South Indian films. ## Here are the TOP 10 Indian titles of 2021 until now – ## 1. Master - Tamil film## 2. Aspirants – Hindi web series## 3. The White Tiger – English-Hindi film## 4. Drishyam 2 - Malayalam film## 5. November Story – Tamil web series## 6. Karnan - Tamil film## 7. Vakeel Saab - Telugu film## 8. Maharani – Hindi web series## 9. Krack - Telugu film ## 10. The Great Indian Kitchen – Malayalam film ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1566 days ago

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Panorama Studios International To Not Begin Drishyam 2 Hindi Remake Till Copyright Suit Is Pending

Mumbai, May 8, 2021: Mohanlal starrer Malayalam movie, Drishyam 2 emerged as a digital blockbuster with its engrossing script and intense acting from the leading actors. After the huge success and demand, the Telugu remake was announced immediately of which, the shoot has already been completed. ## Apart from Telugu, the Hindi remake of Drishyam 2 was also announced recently with Panorama Studios International acquiring the Hindi remake rights of the film. However, soon after it was announced in Hindi, the production house lent into legal trouble after Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd alleged copyright issue. ## Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd had last week approached Bombay High Court seeking an order restraining Panorama Studios International from producing any sequel to the movie in Hindi. The company, in its suit, alleged infringement of their copyright and sought recognition and adjudication of copyright and other rights in the production of the sequel in the Drishyam franchise.## "The statement is that the defendants (Panorama) will not themselves or through any other person with whom they may have a contract or arrangement, begin shooting of the film in question i.e. a sequel to the film Drishyam", the Court said in its order.## The production house also accepts that if they take up any preparatory work, such as developing a treatment, script, screenplay, or dialogue, this will be at their own risk and that they will not be entitled to claim any equities on that basis in the future, the HC further noted.## After this order, Panorama Studios International assures High Court that it would not begin shooting till the copyright suit filed against it is pending and hence, the production on the Hindi remake of Drishyam 2 has been stalled indefinitely.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1570 days ago

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Panorama Studios International Acquires Hindi Remake Rights Of Mohanlal Starrer Drishyam 2

Mumbai, May 4, 2021: Mohanlal starrer Malayalam movie, Drishyam 2 which recently premiered on Amazon Prime Video became a digital blockbuster after getting rave reviews. And now, the movie is set for its Hindi remake as Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak's Panorama Studios International has acquired the Hindi remake rights of this suspense thriller. ## Panorama Studios had also produced the Hindi remake of Drishyam with Ajay Devgn reprising the role of Mohanlal along with Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta in key roles. While Drishyam was directed by Nishikant Kamat, the details of who will helm Drishyam 2 and the cast will soon be announced.## Director of the original film Jeethu Joseph said in a statement, "The story of Drishyam 2 resonated with people and I am so glad that Panorama Studios will make it reach to a wider audience with the Hindi remake. I am looking forward to it". ## Kumar Mangat Pathak said, "With the huge success of Drishyam 2, the story needs to be told with passion and commitment, and we as producers are committed to that". ## IT'S OFFICIAL... Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak [of Panorama Studios International] acquire *#Hindi remake rights* of #Drishyam2... The important details - including the director - will be announced soon... OFFICIAL STATEMENT... pic.twitter.com/eE407Jz1E3— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 4, 2021 ## Apart from the Hindi remake of Drishyam 2, the Telugu remake of the film starring Venkatesh Daggubati and directed by Jeethu Joseph himself, has already completed the shoot and the post-production is currently on. The movie is also being remade in Kannada as Drishya 2. ## Stay tuned...

Mollywood

1639 days ago

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'Just Fabulous', Cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin Showered Praise On Mohanlal Starrer 'Drishyam 2'

Ever since Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's suspense thriller, Drishyam 2 has premiered on Amazon Prime Video, it has been receiving an unpreceded response from every part of the country. Many people have called "Drishyam 2" the best sequel ever made for an Indian film. While the movie is continuing to win accolades, Indian cricket team player, Ravichandran Ashwin has also made his review for the movie. ## On February 21, Ashwin watched Drishyam 2 and he was blown away by the twist and turns in the film, especially the court scene that comprised the climax. The ace cricketer has not only liked the film but also urged people to watch from Drishyam 1. Mohanlal, who played the lead role in the film, managed to notice Ashwin's tweet 2 days later and thanked him. He also praised him for watching the film amid his busy cricket schedule. ## "I laughed out loud when George Kutty @Mohanlal created that twist in the court #Drishyam2. If you guys dint, please start all over again from #Drishyam1. Fabulous!! Just fabulous", Ashwin tweeted. ## Thanking Ashwin for his response to the movie, Mohanlal tweeted, "Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to watch our #Drishyam2 and talking about it. Means a lot to all of us. Best wishes for your career @ashwinravi99".## Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to watch our #Drishyam2 and talking about it. Means a lot to all of us .Best wishes for your career @ashwinravi99 https://t.co/kgMcfyOWwA— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) February 23, 2021 ## Talking about the movie, Drishyam 2 is a sequel to Mohanlal starrer 2013's Malayalam film "Drishyam" which was a big hit. The story of the film follows the struggle of Georgekutty (Mohanlal) and his family, who come under suspicion when Varun Prabhakar, the son of the Inspector-general of police (IG), goes missing. ## Drishyam 2 is directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under his production company Aashirvad Cinemas. The film will also be remade in other languages with Jeethu Joseph to helm the Telugu remake starring Venkatesh Daggubati. ## Stay tuned...

Mollywood

1642 days ago

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I Can Say That Drishyam 3 Is In Jeethu's Mind: Producer Antony Perumbavoor

Ever since Mohanlal starrer, Drishyam 2 has released on Amazon Prime Video, it is winning the hearts of the viewers for many reasons. Mohanlal's performance and Jeethu Joseph's writing and direction are receiving blockbuster reviews from critics and fans all over the country and it has already gained the biggest blockbuster of the year status on OTT for getting never seen before response. No doubt that if it had not been released on OTT, there would have been a storm in theaters. ## Nonetheless, the level of excitement and love for the film has been reaching an extent that fans are already demanding a third part of the film. And to keep their excitement level, the makers of this Malayalam suspense thriller are already working on Drishyam 3. Recently, in an interview with Manorama, producer Antony Perumbavoor had spill beans on the making of Drishyam 3. ## "I can say that Drishyam 3 is in Jeethu's mind. I understood from his conversations that he is contemplating it. I really hope that it happens. In fact, Lal sir and Jeethu have been speaking about it. All of us wish for Drishyam 3", said Antony. ## It is very well known that the film was made for a theatrical release and was supposed to hit theaters in January 2021. However, with the covid-19 pandemic still around, the makers skipped a theatrical release before taking a direct OTT way. Antony too showed his disappointment that the movie could not have a theatre release but he had to make the decision for his survival. ## "I am someone who wishes for the theatre experience. But, these are unprecedented times. So, I have gone for an OTT release for my survival", he said. ## The success of Drishyam 2 has opened the gate for its remake in other languages. While the Telugu remake as Drushyam 2 has already been announced with the Telugu superstar Venkatesh and Jeethu to direct, there are reports that Jeethu will helm the Hindi remake too. ## Stay tuned...