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Script writer Shankar Ramakrishnan is very busy

Script writer Shankar Ramakrishnan is very busy After working as a close aide to his mentor Renjith for almost a decade, Shankar Ramakrishnan has suddenly turned busy with his works. Known more as the script writer of the historical thriller 'Urumi' featuring Prithviraj and Genelia, Shankar has currently emerged as one of the most sought- after writer in the industry. Shankar is currently working on three eagerly awaited projects. His new script 'Gold' will be directed by...
06:14:27 PM May 18, 2012

Malayalam actor Mammooty resets his future plans

Malayalam actor Mammooty resets his future plans As his last seven films have failed to keep the Box Office happy, Megastar Mammootty is on the plan to set things right. As a right initiative, he has decided not to compromise on scripts and has asked the directors of his new projects to make the necessary changes. While some of his already announced projects like Vinod Vijayan's 'Pickpocket' and VM Vinu's 'Ganapathy' stands cancelled, Mammootty also has advised...
05:55:10 PM May 18, 2012

Friday: Another with multi narrative aspect

Friday: Another with multi narrative aspect After the celebrated success of 'Traffic' last year, many new films tried to repeat the magic by resorting to multiple stories. But much of them including 'City of God' Bombay and March 12, failed to repeat the success that Traffic had attained. But the technique finds new takers in many new generation films in the making, the latest being 'Friday'. The movie will tell the life stories of many people...
04:00:25 PM May 18, 2012

'Idiots' shooting progresses in Kochi

'Idiots' shooting progresses in Kochi The tourists dozing at the bay near the Dutch Cemetery at Fort Kochi raise their eyebrows and watch as Baburaj, with a dramatic turn, walks swiftly from the sea bridge. He walks towards Asif Ali and Sanusha and the trio opens up a conversation. Suddenly Sanusha gets annoyed. She gives vent to her anger by marching away from the scene, dragging Asif along with her. The director shouts cut. Its...
03:47:58 PM May 18, 2012

Releases postponed for unavailability of theatres

Releases postponed for unavailability of theatres The 18th of May was scheduled to witness at least five releases in Mollywood. Hero, Thiruvambady Thampaan, Namukku Parkaan, Ezham Sooryan and Vaadhyar were all trying to be on theatres to make the best of the summer holidays. But the latest report says that all these films are now shifted to coming weekends due to unavailability of release centers. An interesting position that was never witnessed in Mollywood, the problem...
03:18:36 PM May 16, 2012

'Edavapathi' shooting at progress in Munnar

'Edavapathi' shooting at progress in Munnar As Kerala is eagerly waiting for its monsoon and Edavapathi, art house film maker Lenin Rajendran is busy trying to wind up the shoot of his new movie titled the same before this coming 'Edavapathi'. Featuring an international cast starting from Siddhartha Lama (of Yoddha fame), and Manisha Koirala, the movie centres its plot on Tibetan refugees denied total freedom by the Chinese government. In the midst, Lenin will also...
03:04:50 PM May 16, 2012

Gautham Menon: 'Yohan' venture to start in July

Gautham Menon: 'Yohan' venture to start in July Vijay's fans are in a high with the 'Thupaki' first look and their matinee heros suave avatar in it. They are in for good news as Gautham Menon has written on his microblogging page, "Yohan will begin its journey in July". The movie is much awaited as the first look poster of 'Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru' was widely acclaimed and the coming together of Ilayathalapathy Vijay, Gautham Menon and AR Rahman...
12:38:51 PM May 15, 2012

Unni Mukundan to come back with 'Edison Photos'

Unni Mukundan to come back with 'Edison Photos' The biggest success of 'Mallusingh' was that it proved to be a relaunch for its title star Unni Mukundan. The actor who is looked upon as a promising lead actor in the making, has also turned a hot property with the release of this movie. The latest news is that Unni has grabbed a hot role in Babu Janardhanan's new movie 'Samuelinte Makkal'. The movie which will be the comeback...
12:10:23 PM May 15, 2012

Actress Anu Mol to act in 'God For Sale'

Actress Anu Mol to act in 'God For Sale' The young actress, Anu Mol, who suddenly captured interests of the filmdom by her portrayal of the lead lady in the song 'Aade Londe from the new movie 'Evan Megharoopan', is suddenly going places.The song sung by actress Ramya Nambeeshan which has become the rage of the new generation viewers with the maximum hits for a Malayalam song on You tube pages, has fetched a lot of offers for its...
08:00:39 PM May 13, 2012

Watchout for new Malayalam movie: Cinema

Watchout for new Malayalam movie: Cinema Malayalam cinema is passing through a really entertaining phase where creativity is reining over mediocre productions. Right from selecting the plots to giving titles, everything is on for a change here. And so you will find films titled like 22FK, 'Entry', 'Arrival Chuttika Nakshatram', 'Da Thadiya', and 'Ni Ko Nja Cha'. In the same line is the new movie by debutant director Anish Shashidar. Titled as 'Cinema', this movie will...
07:08:40 PM May 13, 2012

Jagathy Sreekumar needs more rest: Doctors

Jagathy Sreekumar needs more rest: Doctors As Jagathy Sreekumar's aching body has started responding to medicines, the doctors at the CMC Vellore are waiting for the actor's brain to respond. Currently in a semi-conscious state, the actor is finding it difficult to identify his relatives around him. The doctors expect that the treatment schedules may take a longer term than what they initially anticipated. Jagathy's right side was largely paralysed after the head injury following the...
06:52:18 PM May 13, 2012

Model Rajeev Pillai signed for 'My Fan Ramu'

Model Rajeev Pillai signed for 'My Fan Ramu' Following his heroic batting performance in the last year's Celebrity Cricket League, Rajeev Pillai got plenty of offers in films including one in Bollywood. But the latest offer that comes his way is the one to play the lead role. Rajeev Pillai will be cast in the lead of the new movie titled as 'My Fan Ramu'. Directed by actor-singer Nikhil, the movie will have Rajeev as a filmy super...
06:27:38 PM May 13, 2012

Prithviraj and Kunchakko Boban to act together

Prithviraj and Kunchakko Boban to act together After the recent 'Diamond Necklace', ace director Laljose is having a merry time as all the critics agrees him to have safe landed to his strengths. As the movie is turning a family hit, Laljose has kick started the work with his next. This new project will feature Prithviraj and Kunchakko Boban together after a long time. Bobby-Sanjay will script this film which will have Rima Kallingal and Ramya Nambeeshan...
12:27:40 PM May 11, 2012

'Bachelor Party' to hit theatres on June 8

'Bachelor Party' to hit  theatres on June 8 As the Mollywood screens are bombarded with new generation flicks, which has also started mincing money, it seems that director Amal Neerad cannot wait with his usual styles. He will be back into the fray with a different movie titled 'Bachelor Party' which will get into theatres on the eighth of this June. Basically a road movie telling the plot of five friends, the movie has an impressive cast starring...
11:44:52 AM May 11, 2012

Actress Chaya Singh to wed by the end of this year

Actress Chaya Singh to wed by the end of this year Chaya Singh has said her wedding will take place this year. "My parents were waiting for a long time for my consent to start the bridegroom hunt. Recently I gave a nod to their wish. They have started searching for my future husband, she says. The actress, who made her debut with 'Thiruda Thirudi' opposite Dhanush, is popular for her roles in 'Vallamai Tharayo' and 'Ananthapurathu Veedu'. Besides Tamil, she...
11:29:35 AM May 11, 2012