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Superstar Mohanlal To Headline Pan India Film 'Vrushabha'

Kochi, August 27 - Megastar Mohanlal has been cast to headline Malayalam-Telugu bilingual movie Vrushabha, which will also be dubbed into Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada languages. ## "Vrushabha" is said to be a high-octane drama revolving around a father-son duo. A Telugu actor will be roped in to play the role of the son and announced for the same will be made soon. Nanda Kishore, who directed the hit Kannada movie "Pogaru", will direct the upcoming Pan India film. ## Produced by Abhishek Vyas of AVS Studios in association with Praveer Singh and Shyam Sunder of First Step Movies, "Vrushabha" will go on floors in May 2023 and will release late in the year. ## Mohanlal took to Twitter and announced the news. "I'm excited to have signed in for "Vrushabha," the first movie from AVS Studios, directed by Nanda Kishore and produced by Abhishek Vyas, Praveer Singh, and Shyam Sunder. This multilingual movie is filled with action and emotion, and I seek all your support and blessings", he wrote.## I’m excited to have signed in for “Vrushabha,” the first movie from AVS Studios, directed by Nanda Kishore and produced by Abhishek Vyas, Praveer Singh, and Shyam Sunder. This multilingual movie is filled with action and emotion, and I seek all your support and blessings. pic.twitter.com/omOaAB2Fub— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) August 27, 2022 ## Meanwhile, apart from "Vrushabha", Mohanlal currently had nine more films in the pipeline, including the highly-anticipated "Drishyam 3", "Lucifer 2", and "Ram". He will next be seen in the thriller movie "Alone", which is likely to release directly on the OTT platform. ## Stay tuned...

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Second Part of Mohanlal-Starrer Malayalam Superhit Film 'Lucifer' Gets A Title

Kochi, August 18 - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is returning for the second part of his blockbuster film Lucifer. Prithviraj Sukumaran, who marked his directorial debut with this film, will be directing the sequel as well apart from starring in it. ## The makers of the film, on Wednesday officially announced that they had begun work on "Lucifer 2", which has been titled Empuraan. The pre-production work will begin soon and the movie is expected to go on floors by the end of this year.## Producer Antony Perumbavoor took to Twitter to announce the film with the official title, "The wait is over! Aashirvad Cinemas proudly presents 'Empuraan', the next chapter of the 'Lucifer' series. The film's script has been locked and we are stepping into the pre-production phase".## The wait is over!Aashirvad Cinemas proudly presents 'Empuraan', the next chapter of the Lucifer series. @Mohanlal @PrithviOfficial #MuraliGopy @aashirvadcine The film’s script has been locked and we are stepping into the pre-production phase. https://t.co/CwQr5v2aWd pic.twitter.com/aJpe4eO6RU— Antony Perumbavoor (@antonypbvr) August 17, 2022 ## The producer also posted the link to a YouTube video which had the core team of the film, director Prithviraj, actor Mohanlal, who plays the lead in the film, writer Murali Gopy, and producer Antony Perumbavoor - talking about "Empuraan".## Actor Prithviraj, who is the director of the film, said that the film would be a commercial entertainer starring Mohanlal. "We are starting the actual process of making the film from today. Hopefully, we will keep you updated periodically on how things are progressing".## "Empuraan" is the second film in the 3-part "Lucifer" film series. The first film was released in 2019 and went on to become the second highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time. The anticipation for "Empuraan" is sky high and it is expected to become the highest-grossing Mollywood film whenever it will be released.## Stay tuned...

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Mohanlal And Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Lucifer 2' Is In The Works

Kochi, August 17 - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's blockbuster Lucifer (2019) is getting ready for its sequel. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the political action thriller film is the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. Sukumaran also played an extended cameo in the film. ## The talks regarding the sequel have been in place since last year and things are now shaping up quickly. Sukumaran had revealed last year that the sequel was supposed to take place last year itself but they were forced to postpone due to the covid-19 pandemic. It is now getting ready to start production soon as Murali Gopi is done with the screenplay. ## "Lucifer" is believed to be developed into a franchise and it is very much possible that there will be more films after the second part. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, the movie features Mohanlal in the lead role along with Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, and Indrajith Sukumaran, among others in supporting roles. ## Producer Antony teases the announcement of "Lucifer 2" soon by sharing a picture. ## Stay tuned pic.twitter.com/fhqOCM3lCi— Antony Perumbavoor (@antonypbvr) August 17, 2022 ## Meanwhile, Mohanlal has been working on nearly a dozen of films at the moment. Among his upcoming films, director Jeethu Joseph's third installment is also in the pipeline and it is surely one of the most exciting films he has in development. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Thallumaala Turns Biggest Hit For Tovino Thomas

Kochi, August 16 - Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas has delivered another big blockbuster, this time at the box office. The actor's latest action comedy Thallumaala opened to excellent reviews and took full advantage of the long holiday weekend, thanks to Raksha Bandha and Independence Day. ## Directed by Khalid Rahman, "Thallumaala" turned out to be the biggest hit for Tovino Thomas and has grossed approx. 29 crores worldwide in the 4-days opening weekend. The worldwide collection of the film includes 15.2 crores in India and approx. 14 crores internationally. ## Produced by Ashiq Usman Productions and Plan B Entertainments, "Thallumaala" is another South Indian film that has delivered big at the box office in the last two weeks. ## Written by Muhsin Parari and Ashraf Hamza, the movie also features Kalyani Priyadarshan and Shine Tom Chacko in pivotal roles along with Chemban Vinod Jose, Binu Pappu, Johny Antony, and Neena Kurup, among others in supporting roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Drishyam 3: Mohanlal To Return For The Final Chapter of Director Jeethu Joseph's 'Drishyam'

Kochi, August 13 - Director Jeethu Joseph confirmed last year that Mohanlal-starrer crime thriller Drishyam 3 is in the works and now, the latest reports say that the movie will be announced soon. ## Jeethu Joseph, after the release of Drishyam 2 in February 2021, confirmed that he discussed the climax of Drishyam 3 with Mohanlal and producer Antony Perumbavoor and they liked it. The director, however, said that the movie will not go on floors anytime soon as a lot of work was yet to be done. ## Going by the latest reports, it seems that the movie will be made official in the coming days, however, there is no confirmation whether it will get on the ground this year or not. Mohanlal will return as Georgekutty along with the primary cast of the first two films. ## Drishyam 3 will be the final part of the blockbuster film series. The first part was released in 2013 while the story of the second part took place six years after the events of Drishyam. Drishyam 2 was originally planned for theatrical release but the makers opted for a direct to digital route via Amazon Prime Video due to the covid-19 pandemic. ## Stay tuned...

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Thallumaala First Day Advance Booking Report

Kochi, 11 Aug 2022: Due to excellent promos for the movie Thallumaala, this movie is getting a very good advance booking in Kerala state. It is expected to take the biggest opening for Tovino Thomas. Thallumaala 1st Day Advance Booking Gross Malayalam: 83L [54260 Tickets sold] Thallumaala (Malayalam) (2D) First Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)RegionGrossOccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling FastKochi17.54 Lac31%1022030Trivandrum7.36 Lac16%76012Bengaluru1.46 Lac12%2307Chennai1.25 Lac22%20113Kozhikode5.55 Lac63%23138Thrissur7.52 Lac29%5146Kollam6.54 Lac37%3576Kottayam2.69 Lac33%1233Alappuzha3.21 Lac30%3146 About This Movie This film is directed by Khalid Rahman and produced by Ashiq Usman Productions and Plan B Entertainments. Thallumaala stars Tovino Thomas, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Shine Tom Chacko in key roles. Stay tuned.

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CBI 5: The Brain First Day Advance Booking Report

Kochi, April 30, 2022: Megastar Mammotty is coming up with his new movie CBI 5: The Brain after the huge blockbuster Bheeshma Parvam. The advance booking is very good for this movie. CBI 5: The Brain First Day Advance Booking Gross Malayalam: 1.90 Cr CBI 5: The Brain (Malayalam) (2D) First Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)RegionGrossOccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling FastKochi39.47 Lac61%1208324Trivandrum33.36 Lac44%1335049Kozhikode7.46 Lac76%26251Thrissur13.51 Lac61%41225Kollam11.00 Lac68%35284Kottayam4.91 Lac83%954Alappuzha5.10 Lac43%29165 About This Movie This film is directed by K. Madhu and produced by Swargachithra Films. CBI 5: The Brain stars Mammootty, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Saikumar, and Renji Panicker in key roles. Stay tuned.

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Dulquer Salmaan Joins Malayalam Stars Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, And Prithviraj To Take Non-Theatrical Route For 'Salute'

Kochi, March 8 - Mollywood star, Dulquer Salmaan has joined the long list of Malayalam stars to take the non-theatrical route for his upcoming cop crime thriller film, "Salute", which is slated to premiere directly on SonyLiv.## Dulquer Salmaan was one of the few top Malayalam stars left with no direct OTT release yet, and now, he is also joining the likes of superstar Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in taking the digital route. ## Interestingly, "Salute" was slated for theatrical release in January this year. But due to the 3rd covid-19 wave, the makers postponed it with a promise to release it in theaters only. The Rosshan Andrrews-directed, however, will now be released on SonyLiv on March 18. The trailer for the same was released on March 7. ## Mysteries to unfold and a trail of clues that leads you nowhere! SonyLIV and Wayfarer films present Dulquer Salmaan’s Salute directed by Roshan Andrews and written by Bobby-Sanjay.#SaluteOnSonyLIV #Salute #Dulquer #DQ #SonyLIV pic.twitter.com/l66gTKN7BU— SonyLIV (@SonyLIV) March 7, 2022 ## Since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, Dulquer Salmaan has had two releases, both in theaters. While his Malayalam film "Kurup" became a big box office hit, his follow-up, a romantic-comedy titled "Hey Sinamika", couldn't find the audiences at the box office. It was, however, released in Tamil, and Telugu. ## Talking about "Salute", it is written by Bobby-Sanjay and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under his banner Wayfarer Films. The film marks Diana Penty's Malayalam debut as the female lead opposite Salmaan. It also stars Manoj K. Jayan, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Saikumar, Vijayakumar, among others in key roles.## In the film, Aravind Karunakaran (Dulquer Salmaan), a voluntarily retired S.I. in the Kerala Police, is haunted by an old unsolved murder case he investigated while in service. He now gathers new clues and evidence, destined to crack the long standing cold case.## Stay tuned...

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Mammootty's 'Bheeshma Parvam' Becomes Biggest Opening Weekend Grosser In Kerala

Kochi, March 7 - Malayalam superstar Mammootty's latest release, "Bheeshma Parvam" has created a sensation at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing film in the opening weekend in Kerala. The action thriller, directed by Amal Neerad, was released on March 3 on Thursday and has grossed Rs. 22.15 crores in Kerala in the first 4 days. It has beaten Mohanlal-fronted "Lucifer", which had grossed Rs. 22 crores over the 4-day opening weekend in Kerala in 2019. Overall, "Bheeshma Parvan" scored Rs. 21.90 crores net all over India and grossed Rs. 25.50 crores over the 4-day weekend. SS Rajamouli's "Baahubali 2" is the 3rd biggest opening weekend collection movie in Kerala with Rs.16.70 crores in 2017. Top Opening Weekend Gross Collection Kerala Box Office - 1. Bheeshma Parvam: 22.15 Cr (4 days) 2. Lucifer: 22.00 Cr (4 days) 3. Baahubali 2 16.70 Cr "Bheeshma Parvam" also stars Anasuya Bharadwaj as the female lead, along with Nadhiya Moidu, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Farhaan Faasil, Shine Tom Chacko, among others in supporting roles. This film is directed by Amal Neerad and produced by Amal Neerad Amal Neerad Productions. Stay tuned...

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Bheeshma Parvam Advance Booking Report

Kochi, Feb 28, 2022: Much-awaited Malayalam movie Bheeshma Parvam is scheduled to release on 3rd March 2022. Recently, Kerala Government allowed 100% occupancy in cinema halls and that will definitely boost the box office of Malayalam movies. Bheeshma Parvam advance booking is looking good and it may earn around 4.5 cr gross from Kerala on its first day. Bheeshma Parvam Advance Booking Malayalam: 2.90 Cr Gross Total Day 1: 2.90 Cr Gross Bheeshma Parvam (Malayalam) (2D) First Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)RegionOccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling FastKochi72%18413232Trivandrum40%1433746Bengaluru34%47109Chennai29%48624Kozhikode93%37370Thrissur53%692122Kollam63%52349Kottayam58%21106Alappuzha72%331712 About This Movie This film is directed by Amal Neerad and produced by Amal Neerad Amal Neerad Productions. Bheeshma Parvam stars Mammootty, Soubin Shahir, Shine Tom Chacko, and Anasuya Bharadwaj in key roles. Stay tuned.

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Tovino Thomas, Keerthy Suresh-Starrer 'Vaashi' Wrapped Up

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) The team of director Vishnu Raghav's Malayalam film 'Vaashi', featuring actors Tovino Thomas and Keerthy Suresh in the lead, on Thursday announced that it had wrapped up the film. ## Actor Tovino took to his Instagram page to make the announcement. ## He said, "And it's a wrap at 'Vaashi'! Super happy to have joined hands with buddy Vishnu Raghav in his first venture as director. I wish the world for you brother! And thanks to the amazing co-star Keerthy Suresh and the cast and the crew for making 'Vaashi' most memorable." ## Heightening the suspense factor, the actor said, "This film portrays something that's super relevant and it will all reach out to you soon!" ## The film, which had gone on floors on November 17 last year, had its lead cast Tovino and Keerthy Suresh joining the sets on November 28. ## The film has raised expectations as this is the first time that Keerthy Suresh has worked with Tovino Thomas. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk.

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Malayalam Actress Anna Ben Tests Positive For Covid

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Malayalam actress Anna Ben has announced that she has tested positive for Covid. ## The actress took to social media to make the announcement. She said, "Tested positive for Covid with all the symptoms except the loss of smell. Whoever came in contact with me, please get tested and I hope you are safe. In home quarantine at the moment."## The actress further went on to point out that the virus, which she had managed to dodge for two years, had finally got her.## Anna Ben's upcoming film, 'Naradan', directed by Aashiq Abu and featuring Tovino Thomas along with her, has also been postponed because of the onset of the third wave of Covid.## Numbers of those testing positive have been going up ever since the new year began, during the third wave of Covid.## On Wednesday, Malayalam actor and MP from Kerala, Suresh Gopi, also said he had tested positive for Covid.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk

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Malayalam Superstar Mammootty Tests Covid+, 'CBI 5' Shoot Suspended

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty tested Covid-19 positive on Sunday. In view of this development, the shooting of his movie franchise 'CBI 5' directed by K. Madhu has been suspended.## Details about the star's health are awaited. 'CBI 5' is the fifth of a series of movies directed by K. Madhu and each of them has been a runaway hit.## Mammootty played the lead role of Sethuraman Iyer in 'CBI 5'. The film has an impressive star cast comprising, among others, Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar.## Stay tuned...

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Tovino Thomas's 'Naradhan' cleared with U/A certificate, film release postponed

Chennai, Jan 16 (IANS) Director Aashiq Abu's Malayalam film 'Naradan', featuring Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben in the lead, has been cleared for release with a U/A certificate.## However, sadly, the onset of the third Covid wave has forced the makers to postpone the release of their film.## Actor Tovino Thomas took to Instagram to make the announcement. He put out a post that read "Certified U/A". The post went on to say, "We regret to announce that 'Naradan' movie release has been postponed due to the surge of Covid 19 infections and complications caused by the Omicron".## The political thriller, which has music by Sekhar Menon, has cinematography by Jaffer Zadique.## The film, which was originally scheduled to be released in April last year, got postponed due to the second wave of Covid. The team had decided to release the film this year on January 27. However, now with Omicron complicating the issue, the release of the film has again been postponed.## Stay tuned...

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Release Of Dulquer Salmaan's 'Salute' Postponed Due To Covid Spike

Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) The release of director Rosshan Andrrews' much-awaited Malayalam film, 'Salute', featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, has been postponed.## The film was eagerly awaited as Dulquer plays a cop in the film for the very first time.## Taking to social media to make the announcement about the film's release being postponed, Dulquer said, "We at Wayfarer films are bound to show social responsibility ahead of our personal interests. Just like all of you, we were most excited and eagerly awaiting our next release.## "Owing to recent developments and the spike in Covid-19 and Omicron cases, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the release of 'Salute'. We apologize if we've disappointed you. But in times like this, we must prioritize health and safety.## "We request everyone to stay safe. We will be back. At the earliest. We thank each and every one of you for your support".## Stay tuned...

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Karan Johar Congratulates Tovino Thomas For 'Minnal Murali', Actor Shares Message On Insta

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Tovino Thomas, who has been basking in the success of his recent Malayalam superhero film 'Minnal Murali', recently received praise from Dharma Productions head honcho Karan Johar, who sent a personalized text on the actor's WhatsApp.## To express gratitude for the same, Tovino took to his Instagram and shared a screengrab of the message.## The message shared by Karan reads, "Hey Tovino! I finally got the opportunity to watch Minnal Murali last night and has so much fun! So smartly made and keeping the entertainment quotient right through! Was a clutter breaker superhero film! And of course you were and are incredible! Congratulations! Such a joy! (sic)".## To which Tovino replied with a humble, "Thank you so much sir! It means a lot to us".## Speaking about it, Tovino said, "It is always wonderful to be appreciated and 'Minnal Murali' proves that good cinema goes beyond geographies and powerful stories are not just viewed but loved by all".## He added, "To play 'Minnal Murali' and to see our film touch so many people, globally, is still unbelievable. This is huge not just for our film but for industries, creators and talent who make cinema".## Stay tuned...

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Kerala Police Register Non-Bailable Case Against Actor Dileep

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9 (JANS) Kerala Police has registered a non-bailable case against Malayalam superstar Dileep, his brother Anoop, his brother-in-law Sooraj and other family members. The case was registered following a revelation by a close friend of the actor and Malayalam movie director Balachandra Kumar.## Dileep was arrested in 2017 and lodged in a prison in a case related to a gang sexually assaulting a front-line heroine of South Indian movies and filming the scenes. Police later tracked the gang to Dileep and the actor was arrested in July 2017 and jailed. After two months in jail, he was released on bail and the trial in the case is on.## Balachandra Kumar who has recently fallen out with Dileep had told Police that the actor is in possession of a few clips of the female actor who was sexually assaulted.## On Sunday Deputy SP of Kerala Police Biju Paulose who was the investigating officer lodged a complaint with the Kerala police stating that Balachandra Kumar has deposed that Dileep while watching a YouTube video at his home of former Aluva Rural district police superintendent, A.V. George said that he would do away with the officer as well as other four officers who were responsible for arresting him.## He, according to the deposition of the director, had said that he would cut and remove the right hand of Superintendent of Police Sudarshan who had allegedly assaulted him during police custody. The director also said that one of the accused had told Dileep that for this he will have to spend Rs 1.5 crore for a gang of rowdies who can be engaged for the job.## The Malayalam Superstar, according to Balachandra Kumar also openly said that Kerala DGP, B. Sandhya, ADGP Sreejith, SPs A.V. George, and S. Sudarshan, and Dy SP Byju Paulose are on the list of officers who would be attacked and done away with.## Police registered an FIR against Dileep and his relatives and investigations are on.## Stay tuned...

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Basil Joseph's idea of filmmaking is to evolve and challenge himself

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Filmmaker Basil Joseph's filmmaking process involves exploring and learning new things at every step. ## The 'Minnal Murali' director believes in making constant additions to his repository of skillset. ## Basil says: "I always try to learn new things and to upskill. You cannot just stand somewhere and make movies with that limited knowledge. I am someone who didn't have a lot of exposure before coming into movies. I come from a very conservative family, I started watching movies only after I got into movies. I stand in an industry where my peers are so intelligent and excellent in terms of their knowledge, craft and skills about movies." ## Defining Malayalam cinema as a competitive space, he says: "It is a very competitive Industry because Malayalam cinema is now known everywhere and they are creating content every week which is working out around India. It's a very constructive competition which goes on. ## "When I look upto my peers, I see Dileesh Pothan, Mahesh Narayanan, Sameer Thahir, Shyju Khalid, Shyam Pushkaran, Lijo Jose Pellissery, for me to be there, it's imperative for me to constantly evolve." ## Breaking down the climax of the film in technical terms, he shares: "For our climax shoot, our action director, Vlad Rimberg conceived the action sequence without much use of ropes, cranes or a lot of props. We depended a lot on shot division and edits." ## He lauds his crew for believing in the shared vision and working to the best of their potential. ## "All the crew has come up together to give an extra effort to make it look grounded within the budget so that it looks real." ## "The art director, Manu Jagadh; the cinematographer, Sameer Thahir and even VFX supervisor, Andrew came up with the idea which make it look real and practical. He never wanted to get all of it done in VFX to make him rich, he wanted everything to be real." ## Stay tuned.

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Noted Malayalam film and TV actor G.K. Pillai dead; he was 97

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) Malayalam actor G.K.Pillai, who was famous for playing the villain in action films and for performing stunts without using body doubles, passed away on Friday. He was 97 and died because of an age-related illness. ## After spending 13 years in both the Army and the Navy, Pillai retired from the military and launched his illustrious career in Malayalam cinema with the film 'Snehaseema' in 1954. He acted in more than 325 films and later ventured into television, where he was active till two years ago. ## A hugely respected actor, Pillai's baritone voice was his distinguishing feature and it won him many roles and several film awards. He also dabbled in politics and was seen frequently in Congress party circles. ## He is survived by six children. His wife had predeceased him. The last rites will be held here later in the day. ## Stay tuned.

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Mohanlal releases first look poster of 'Bro Daddy'

Chennai, Dec 29 (IANS) Actor Mohanlal on Wednesday released the first look poster of his upcoming Malayalam film 'Bro Daddy' directed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. ## Taking to social media, Mohanlal said, "Here is the official first look poster of Bro Daddy. Coming Soon." ## The film has a big star cast that includes Meena, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Unni Mukundan, Lalu Alex, Murali Gopy, Kaniha and Soubin Shahir. Prithviraj himself plays an important character in the film. ## Music for the film is by Deepak Dev and cinematography is by Abhinandan Ramanujam. ## The film, a light-hearted entertainer, was completed in a matter of 44 days and came to a close in October this year. ## Here is the official first look poster of #BroDaddy😊 #ComingSoon #BroDaddyFirstLook@BroDaddyMovie @PrithviOfficial #Meena @kalyanipriyan #LaluAlex #Kaniha #Jagadish @iamunnimukundan @SoubinShahir @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine @DisneyPlusHotstar @PrithvirajProd pic.twitter.com/r69fxux2ip— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) December 29, 2021 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates

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Anasuya Bharadwaj impresses in first look from Malayalam debut 'Bheeshma Parvam'

Hyderabad, Dec 29 (IANS) Telugu actress Anasuya Bharadwaj, who is known for her TV anchoring as well as movies, is all set to make her Malayalam debut alongside superstar Mammotty. ## A poster showing the 'Rangasthalam' actress has been unveiled by the makers of the Malayalam movie 'Bheeshma Parvam'. ## The first look poster features Anasuya in the role of Alice, a middle-aged woman. The deglam look of the 'Kshanam' actress has impressed all, creating much anticipation around the role she plays in 'Bheeshma Parvam'. ## The excited actress took to her Twitter to express her joy over her maiden Malayalam project. "Meet Alice. Thank you @neerad_amal Sir @mammukka Sir for allowing me to be your Alice.. Couldn't dream of a better debut in Malayalam Cinema #BheeshmaParvam", Anasuya's tweet reads. ## Anasuya is to carry much significance to the story in the movie 'Bheeshma Parvam', which stars Mammootty in the lead. ## 'Bheeshma Parvam' is directed by Amal Neerad, and the shooting of the movie is currently underway. It is slated for release in theatres on February 24, 2022. ## Actress Nadia, Veena Nandakumar, Dileesh Pothan, and others are to appear in crucial roles in 'Bheeshma Parvam'. ##

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'Minnal Murali' teleports to UAE, film's AV montage lights up Ain Dubai

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) The audio-visual montage from Tovino Thomas-starrer 'Minnal Murali' was recently displayed at the Ain Dubai observation wheel. ## Ain Dubai, which is located on Bluewaters Island, is known as the world's largest observation wheel. ## Tovino, who plays the titular superhero in the film, took to his Instagram and shared a video of the same with the film's team enjoying the beam show. He wrote in the caption, "This video is proof that Minnal Murali can take you for a HUGE spin. Minnal Murali, now streaming in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and English." ## The film, which was released on Friday, has garnered a positive response from the audience and critics alike. ## Talking about the response to the film, director Basil Joseph said: "Hard work always pays off, and I am so glad our labour of love is being appreciated by the audience. I am overwhelmed with the kind of response and messages I have been receiving since the launch of 'Minnal Murali'". ## He added: "It's just been a day and my social media is flooded with messages. I couldn't have imagined anything better than this ever. Thank you to all the people who have loved and appreciated our work. A huge shoutout to Netflix and Weekend Blockbusters, our producers for always supporting us and helping us take this movie across the globe." ## Expressing his excitement, Tovino Thomas said: "No words can express how I'm feeling at the moment, it's been a dream come true to see such a wonderful response from everyone around. Becoming 'Minnal Murali' was challenging but the output has been wonderful. Basil is a visionary and I'm thrilled that he trusted me with this role. I want to thank our producer Sophia Paul for backing us through this mammoth project and Netflix for taking this to the world." ## Producer Sophia Paul said: "'Minnal Murali' was, is and will always be the most special project of my life. We had a vision which was executed brilliantly by the entire team. They gave it their 100 per cent even through all the odds and that's why making this movie was possible. I want to thank all my actors, the entire crew and especially Netflix for supporting us and making this dream come true." ## In addition to Tovino, the film stars an ensemble of versatile actors in pivotal roles, including Guru Somasundaram, Harisree Ashokan, and Aju Varghese and is available to stream on Netflix. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Tovino Thomas calls 'Minnal Murali' co-star Guru Somasundaram a 'mentor'

Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) Actor Tovino Thomas, whose just-released superhero film 'Minnal Murali' has been getting rave reviews, says he has not just found a friend in Tamil actor Guru Somasundaram but also a mentor as well. ## Posting pictures of himself with his co-star Guru Somasundaram on social media, Tovino said, "For obvious reasons, I had to wait for so long to post these pictures. But here's to having met one of the most sweetest persons, with whom I have had endless conversations about cinema, life and what not." ## "It was important to have a connection and chemistry for us to play Jaison and Shibu, and my bond with him has been one of the biggest takeaways from 'Minnal Murali'. I'm happy beyond words in having found a friend who I see in the place of a mentor and Guru as well. Guru Somasundaram Sir! Thank you for joining hands with us in making history. Cheers to many more." ## Guru Somasundaram, best known for his brilliant portrayal of Mannar Mannan in the critically accalimed superhit Tamil film 'Joker' which won over 12 awards including two National Awards, plays Shibu in 'Minnal Murali'. ## Directed by Basil Joseph and produced by Sophia Paul, 'Minnal Murali' has music by Sushin Shyam and cinematography by Sameer Thahir. ## The film, which was originally supposed to release in theatres, is streaming on Netflix. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Veteran filmmaker K.S.Sethumadhavan passes away

Chennai/Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 24 (IANS) Ace film director K.S. Sethumadhavan, winner of 10 national and nine Kerala state film awards, passed away in Chennai on Friday, industry sources said.## Born in Palakkad in 1931, the 90-year-old bid adieu to his film career in the mid 90s after which he led a retired life in Chennai. ## Sethumadhavan began his film career in the late 50s, when he worked as an assistant to the then veterans like L.V. Prasad and Sunder Rao, among others. ## Sethumadhavan became an independent film director in 1960 when he directed a Sinhalese film and there was no looking back. He directed around 70 films, mostly in Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu and the hit Hindi film 'Julie' in 1975. ## Some of his most popular films include 'Odayil Ninnu', 'Daaham', 'Sthanarthi Saramma', 'Koottukudumbam', 'Vazhve Mayam', 'Aranazhika Neram', 'Anubhavangal Palichakal', 'Chattakkari', 'Oppol', 'Marupakkam'. ## Actor Mammootty first worked as a junior artiste in Sethumadhavan's hit film 'Anubhavangal Palichakal' in 1971. Actors Kamal Hassan and Suresh Gopi also made their screen debut under the master craftsman. ## In 2009, he was conferred the J.C. Daniel Award, the highest state award in films for his outstanding career and contribution to the film industry. ## Condoling Sethumadhavan's passing, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the film industry has lost a doyen, whose works have been acclaimed by all and even though he was settled in Chennai, he was always closely associated with the state and maintained a strong link. ## The last rites would be held in Chennai later in the day. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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