Eid-Onam releases!

The upcoming Eid-Onam festival season is about to see the release of four Malayalam films: Teja Bhai and Family,Shikari, Pranayam, Sevens, Ullakam Chuttum Valibhan and Doctor Love.
Prithviraj's romantic comedy Teja Bhai and Family and Mammootty's bilingual Shikariare set to grace screens on August 26, while Mohanlal-Anupam Kher-Jayaprada starrerPranayam will be released on August 31.

Joshi's Sevens, starring Kunchacko Boban and Asif Ali and Jayaram's comedy Ullakam Chuttum Valibhan are slated for September 8 release and Kunchacko Boban's Doctor Lovewill be released on September 9.

Source:http://malayalam.galatta.com/entertainment/malayalam/livewire/id/Eid_Onam_releases_52856.html

I want to settle down after marriage: Bhama

Popular South Indian actress Bhama is currently shooting for Narayanan directed Golden Star Ganesh starrer Shailu, the Kannada remake of the Tamil super hit Mynaa.

According to speculations, with Shailu, her third Kannada movie progressing in Munnar, Bhama is expected to establish her position in Sandalwood, but the actress says she has no big dreams.

While talking to a newspaper, Bhama said: "I didn't have any big dreams. My aim was to get a degree and settle down after marriage."

Bhama is looking forward for the release of Joshi's Sevens during Onam. Her second Tamil movie Sevarkodi will also release soon. In a couple of weeks, the actress will start shooting for a Vimal movie opposite Asif Ali.

Source: http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/I_want_to_settle_down_after_marriage_Bhama_52844.html

Thejabhai is the first

Young star Prithviraj's 'Thejabahi and family' will be the first of the Onam releases. Featuring 'Kaaryasthan' fame  Akhila and Suraj in key roles, the movie is a hilarious ride through the life of a gangster turned lover. Shot at Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia and Thiruvananthapuram, the movie is written and directed by Deepu karunakaaran, who had earlier made some interesting  movies like 'Crazy Gopalan and Winter'.

 

The movie produced and distributed by Anantha Vision is expected to be on theatres by the 26th of this month. With some interesting promotions and posters, the movie has already become the most awaited film of the season. And as it comes two weeks earlier than the Onam weekend, the movie is expected to rake in pretty good collections in the opening weeks.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69837.html

Mohanlal to lead Malayalee Team

Who else is the best all rounder to lead the team comprising of an all - Malayalee stars, when Super star Mohanlal is around? Yes, Laletten is now getting ready to lead the Kerala Cricket team in the new Celebrity cricket league. Initiatives have already been made to present a cricket team from Kerala from the very next season of the CCL scheduled to start next January.Kochy will be the home ground of the Kerala team, while the list of team members, its name and its coach will be announced shortly.

Eminent director Priyadharshan is the main organiser of the Kerala team with support from the artist body AMMA. Priyan is in the look out for the best of the names for the Cricketing world to coach the kerala team, as the rest of the teams on the fray also feature strong coaches and good players from filmdom. The CCL matches will be held at Chennai, Kolkatta, Hyderabad, Kochy,Bangalore, Dubai and Sharjah.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69667.html

It's Prithviraj-Shriya in 'Hero'

Shriya will be back in Mollywood for yet another innings, and this time the southern siren will be splitting screen time with Malayalam heartthrob Prithviraj. The film has been titled 'Hero and Deepan will be calling the shots for this picture.


While some sections of the media had reported that Trisha will be roped in for this film which might have proved her launch pad to Mollywood, this has not materialized because of lack of dates available from the actress. But Trisha recently stated in an interview that she is open to do films in Malayalam as well as Hindi (apart from Tamil of course) if she gets good roles to perform.


Now this project with Prithvi and Shriya in the lead will take off sometime in November. This will be the second film the audience will see this pair on the silver screen, the first being 'Pokkiri Raja' which had Mega Star Mammootty in it.


'Hero' will be Shriya's third film in Malayalam. We will get back with more on this film as it starts to roll...

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69670.html

Mammookka's son to debut

As the Megastar is on with his plans of his son's marriage Dulkar Salman, the young man is also planning to officially start his career as a movie actor in a short while. The new project titled 'Second Show' to be directed by Sreenath Rajendran, an associate to Jayaraj, will have Dulkar Salman debuting as the hero. Expected to be on sets in a week at Kozhikkod, the movie will have him as an underworld don. Salman had been to the rehearsal camp of the movie for the last one month and it is reported that the scripts written by debutante Vini Vishwalal for the movie is top class.

The makers behind 'Second Show' are close friends of Dulkar Salman including the cinematographer Pappu, who had been an assistant to Rajeev Ravi. The Mumbai based A.O.P.L. will produce this movie which will also feature debutante Avanthika as the heroine. Baburaj and Salimkumar are also in the cast of the flick which will have music by Avial band.

Earlier it was reported that Dulkar Salman will debut into filmdom through the film directed by Linguswamy. But now, Mammooty and his wife Sulfath seems to be much impressed by the scripts of the film that they have given the green signal for heir son to go for 'Secoind Show'.

Meanwhile, Dulkar Salman is also expected to get married by the 22nd of this December at Chennai.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69584.html

A change in Lal's 300th movie

Earlier in the initial promotions of his Onam starer 'Pranayam' directed by Blessy, Superstar Mohanlal himself has announced that this will be his 300th film and will be promoted likewise. And the latest we hear is that it will be Sathyan Anthikkad's new film and not 'Pranayam' that will promoted as lal's 300th film. The change of film is said to have come due to the intense pressure of the fans of the star, who wanted him in a full length role in his 300 film.

Sathyan anthikkad's latest movie is a family drama with adequate heroics, which will be a sure bet to end up as a hit, as the director has not met with a flop in his last eight years. Moreover, Blessy's 'Pranayam' have Lal in a role that just will fill less than half of the screen space. These are all the reasons that have prompted for a change in the 300th film of the Mollywood superstar.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69581.html

Amala Paul lands into Mollywood

Amal Paul, the malayalee actress who has suddenly become the sweet sensation of the Tami cinema with the big hit 'Maina' had been reported to be planning to act in many Malayalam projects. But somehow the actress could not join the various projects that she was planned to be on, due to the clash of her dates.

Now Amala Paul has finalised to get into her home screen with the new movie titled as 'Aakashathinte Niram'. Directed and scripted by Dr Biju, the movie will be shot entirely in and around Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 'Aakashathinte Niram' will be produced Anil Ambalakakra in the banner of by Ambalakkara Global films.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69537.html

Nayanthara becomes a Hindu!

"Diana is no more, Nayanthara to be known from now on. For some personal reasons I have followed Hinduism", expressed Nayanthara while speaking to her fans.

Nayanthara, who changed her name so for films, is a Christian by birth, and was earlier referred to as Diana Mariam Kurian, before her foray into the film industry. The latest is that, she has changed her religious faith to Hinduism on Sunday morning at a temple in North Chennai. After the rituals at the temple, she was given a certificate of conversion to Hinduism, with her Hindu name as Nayanthara.

Although the actress refused to spill the beans on the reason behind this name change and whether it was a move for her wedding with Prabhu Deva, she expressed that due to personal reasons she has become a Hindu by religion now.

Looks like we will soon hear Nayan - Prabhu's wedding bells ring...

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69561.html

Avenues galore for Karthika

Her first tryst with Tamil films was a roaring success. Starring opposite Jiiva in KV Anand's 'Ko', Karthika had a grand opening as a heroine in the Tamil film industry. Now after her first silver screen success, looks like the budding actress is also open to other avenues apart from acting.

She recently walked the ramp at Kochi for ace fashion designer Sanjana Jon sporting the latter's designer wear. Apart from Karthika a bevy of silver screen beauties like Kangana Ranaut, Mamta Mohandas, and Swetha Menon sashayed the ramp. So did ex-Miss World first runner up Parvathy Omanakuttan.

Apart from posing to innumerable cameras at the fashion event that was held at Kochi, Karthika might also get to play the same role she did in K.V. Anand's 'Ko' in its Bollywood remake, although nothing has been official...

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69559.html

Trisha debuts as Prithvi's heroine

South Indian star Trisha, who has thousands of fans in the state will finally debut into Malayalam. She is reported to have agreed to the director Deepan's new film with Prithviraj as her debut vehicle in Mollywood. Titled as 'Hero', the movie will also have many more highlights, the prominent one being Tamil actor Sreekanth coming up as the antihero. Few will remember that it was the other way, in 'Kanakanden', through which Prithviraj debuted into Tamil. The movie had Sreekanth as the hero while Prithvi was playing the antihero role.

'Hero' will be scripted by Vinod Guruvayoor, while Bharani K Dharan will crank the camera. Gopi sundar is the music director to lyrics set by Shibu Chakarvarthy and Anil Panachooran.

'Hero' will also feature Thalaivasal Vijay, Nedumudi Venu, Arun, Anil Murali, Guines Pakru and Kottayam Nazeer in other important roles. Watch out this space for the latest updates of the movie

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69407.html

Dileep to appear with ten heroines

Dileep who had made a different song with the thirty popular television artists for his hit film 'Karyasthan' will go on for another rare experimentation for his Onam film 'Mr Marumakan'. This time he will be appearing in a song with ten lead heroines of Mollywood. Dileep will be cast in ten different getups with heroines like Kavya, Bhavana, Samvrutha, Meera Nandhan, Roma, Akhila, Reema kallingal and Ramya Nambeeshan for a single songs that will be shoot soon after the first schedule of the new laljose movie 'Spanish Masala'.

Mr Marumakan being scripted by Siby K Thomas and Uday Krishna has Sanusha playing the female lead.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69068.html

Mammootty's son to Marry

Megastar Mammootty's son Salman Dulkar is all set to marry in a short while. The youngster who is planning to enter movies in the coming years, will marry Chennai based Amaal. The engagement function was held last Thursday at Taj Coromandel hotel, Chennai, which was attended by very few close relatives of the bride and groom.

Mammootty with his crew of his latest movie on production 'The king and the Commissioner' attended the function, taking leave from the sets of the movie.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69067.html

Mohanlal sings again

After his last big hit as a playback singer in "Annara Kanna Vaa" for 'Bhramaram', Superstar Mohanlal is once again behind the mikes to croon for a new song, that too for a Blessy film. Lal has already recorded the English song "I am your man" for the new movie under production titled as 'Pranayam'. Liyon kohen is the lyricist of this song set to music by M Jayachandran. The movie which is the Onam offering from the superstar, is currently into its final schedule at Dhanushkody.

Mohanlal has given his voice to many a songs in the past like that of 'Chithram', 'Balettan', 'Bhramaram'' kannezhuthy Pottum thottu and 'Oru naal Varum', of which most were big hits

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69035.html

Make way for 'Angane Thudangi'

'Angane Thudangi' is a rom-com that is directed under the captaincy of Nandini Reddy and produced under the Sri Ranjith Movies banner. The movie is the dubbed version of Telugu super hit 'Ala Modalaindi' and stars Nani and Nithya Menen essaying lead roles.

The film sees Gautham, played by Nani, who is in love with Simran, played by Kriti Kharbanda, and then he is injured in the head by Nithya, played by Nithya Menen. He is then hospitalized and things take a twist as Simran falls in love with the doctor treating Gautham and they even get married!

At the wedding, Gautham meets Nithya who was in love with the doctor, and later Gautham falls for her truly. What follows next and how he confesses his love to Nithya forms the rest of the story in 'Angane Thudangi'.

Although there was a mad rush in Malayalam for the remake rights of this film, the makers are confident and want to release the dubbed version. Nani has been on a promotional spree for this film, and Nithya Menen has carved a niche for herself among Malayalam movie fans already.

It will hit the screens all over Kerala on July 28.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/68791.html

Pranayam to be lal's 300th film

Antony Perumbavoor, superstar Mohanlal's man Friday, has been always successful with his productions under Aashirwaad banner and also with the marketing of Lal films, creating the hype and hoopla that will help the movies to paste the posters of 100 days. Now for Lal's Onam offering 'Pranayam', Antony has come up with a smart idea- that is to present the movie as the star's' 300th film as hero. In fact, the star has done much more movies than that, but the marketing plans seems to be concentrating on this central idea. As per the current plans the movie directed by Blessy will get to maximum theatres by the 7th of September.

Earlier, it was reported that Mohanlal may not have an Onam release, but later the makers of Pranayam has decided to speed up the proceedings so that they can get the the movie to theatres by the said date. There are also reports that Lal will just have a forty minutes appearance in the movie, whose major space will be occupied by characters played by Anupam Kher and jayapradha. But lal's forty minutes will be the highlight of the movie which will have him in every shades that will impress the fans and masses alike.

'Pranayam' will also feature Anoop Menon, Niyas, Nivedita and Dhanya Mary in other importnat roles. While Sathish Kurup is the film's DOP and the movie will feature music by M.Jayachandran.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/68566.html

'Salt'N Pepper' opens good

After a row of flops, finally a movie has opened to very good responses and initials. Aashiq Abu's 'Salt'N Pepper' is the new movie that has become the talk of the town with its very interesting premise and execution. The movie featuring Lal, Asif Ali, Shwetha Menon, Mydhili and Baburaj is a very fresh line of plot and narrative, never ever attempted in Mollywood. More in the patterns of a new generation film, Salt' N Pepepr' scripted by Shyam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair is likely to start a new trend in Malayalam, if promoted well.

The songs in the film by Biji Pal including 'Premikkumbol' and the title tracks by Aviyal are also very popular. Exceptionally shot by Shyju Khalid and directed by Aashiq Abu, this low budget movie is expected is turn a hit with a few weeks run.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/68506.html

Arjunan Saakshi Movie Review-Could have been better

Arjunan Saakshi stars Prithviraj,Ann Augustine in the lead roles,with Nedumundi Venu,Biju Menon,Suresh Krishna,and more in supporting roles. Cinematography by Ajayan Vincent, and editing done by Ranjan Abraham. Its directed by Ranjith Shankar, whose directed Passenger in 2009,which was a hit.

Plot: AS is basically about how an Architect,Roy Matthew(Prithviraj), gets trapped in serious situation; and how he solves it. Through it he understands the position of Gods Own Country(Kerala).

Performances: Prithviraj,not bad at all, AS was not a film in which he acted differently than others. Ann Augustine was apt in her character she had, although it was not  a lengthy one, it sure was a character that makes the story change. All others were good too.

Music: Music was by Bijipal, sadly not anything great to talk about.

Cinematography and Editing: The camera work by Ajayan Vincent IS something to talk about. The crash scene was wonderfully captured. As the viewer, it truly scared me a bit! Editing by Ranjan Abraham was a bit of a disappointment, the slow-motion was not needed, yet was inserted. Also,the movie could of been better if some scenes were cut out. Sorry Ranjan!

I want to end the review, talking about the direction. Sadly, Ranjith Shankar does NOT live up to his Passenger. Arjunan Saakshi lacked the pace and intensity of a so called thriller. It got slow at bits, and I found myself losing attention at some parts. AS also missed out on the suspense factor. The only suspense factor was: Who is Arjunan? But, the movie does carry a social message for the audience, mostly on humanity.

At last, the movie is a one-time watcher and leaves you with the question: Who is Arjunan??  I know the answer, do you?

Rating: 2.75/5 

Winners of the 58th South Filmfare Awards 2011!

Telugu

Best Film: Vedam

Best Actor: Allu Arjun - Vedam

Best Actress: Anushka Shetty - Vedam

Best Director: Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi - Vedam

Best Supporting Actor: Sai Kumar - Prasthanam

Best Supporting Actress: Abhinaya - Shambo Shiva Shambo

Best Music Director: A. R. Rahman - Ye Maaya Chesave

Best Male Playback Singer: Ramesh Vinayagam & Karunya – ‘Sada Shiva Sanyasi’ - Mahesh Khaleja

Best Female Playback Singer: Geetha Madhuri – ‘Magallu’ - Golimaar

Best Lyricist: Ramajogaiah Sastri – ‘Sada Siva Sanyasi’ - Mahesh Khaleja

Tamil:

Best Film: Mynaa

Best Actor: Vikram - Raavanan

Best Actress: Anjali - Angadi Theru

Best Director: Vasanthabalan - Angadi Theru

Best Supporting Actor: Parthiban - Aayirathil Oruvan

Best Supporting Actress: Saranya Ponvannan - Thenmerku Paruvakaatru

Best Music Director: A. R. Rahman - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Best Lyricist: Thamarai - "Mannipaya" - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Best Male Playback Singer: Karthik - "Usure Poguthey" - Ravanan

Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal - "Un Perai Sollum" - Angadi Theru

Malayalam

Best Film: Pranchiyettan & the Saint

Best Actor: Mammootty - Pranchiyettan &; the Saint

Best Actress: Mamta Mohandas - Kadha Thudarunnu

Best Director: Ranjith - Pranchiyettan & the Saint

Best Supporting Actor: Biju Menon - Marykkundoru Kunjaadu

Best Supporting Actress: Urvashi - Mummy & Me

Best Music Director: Gopi Sundar - Anwar

Best Male Playback Singer: Hariharan – ‘Aaro Padun’ - Kadha Thudarunnu

Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal – ‘Kizhakk Pookkum’ - Anwar

Best Lyricist: Rafeeque Ahmed – ‘Kizhakku Pookkum’ – Anwar

Kannada

Best Film: Jackie

Best Actor: Shivrajkumar - Thamassu

Best Actress: Radhika Pandit - Krishnan Love Story

Best Director: Girish Kasaravalli - Kanasemba Kudureyaneri

Best Supporting Actor: Avinash - Aptharakshaka

Best Supporting Actress: Umashree - Krishnan Love Story

Best Music Director: V. Harikrishna - Jackie

Best Male Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam – ‘Gharane’ - Aptharakshaka

Best Female Playback: Sunitha Gopraju – ‘O Priyathama’ - Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu

Best Lyricist: Kaviraj – ‘Gharane’ – Aptharakshaka

Other Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award: Chiranjeevi

Lifetime Achievement Award: Jayasudha

Best Male Debutant: Rana Daggubati - Leader (Telugu)

Best Female Debutant: Samantha - Ye Maaya Chesave (Telugu)

Best Choreographer: Baba Bhaskar - "Kadhal Vandhale" - Singam (Tamil)

Best Choreographer: Raju Sundaram - "Eyi Raaja" - Brindavanam (Telugu)

Best Cinematographer: R. Rathnavelu - Enthiran (Tamil)

Best Cinematographer: Manoj Paramahamsa - Ye Maaya Chesave (Telugu)

Best Costume Design: Manish Malhotra - Enthiran (Tamil)

Best Production Design: Sabu Cyril - Enthiran (Tamil)

Source: http://telugu.16reels.com/news/Movie/2912_Winners-of-58th-Idea-Filmfare-Awards-2010-(South).aspx

Amy Jackson to Mollywood?

After bringing in a Chinese model to play the lead in the hit movie 'Arabikkatha', ace Mollywood director Laljose is said to have made a master casting for his new movie 'Spanish masala'. The reports suggest that Laljose has already met Amy Jackson, the famous British model and has made her agree to be the part of the film, playing Dileep's heroine. The movie which tells the love story between a Malayali youngster and a Spanish girl, is scripted by Benny P Nayarambalam.

Amy who has already made a mark in Indian films, had made her debut in Tamil films through the Arya starrer 'Madirasipattanam'. She is also the heroine of 'Premkatha', the Hindi remake of 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaya.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/68206.html