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Controversy Surrounds Thudarum: Was the Script Copied? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia/Instagram)

After a successful theatrical run, Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and directed by Tharun Moorthy, who collaborated with K. P. Sunil for the script, is currently available on Jio Hotstar. However, allegations of plagiarism have now emerged from the controversial and once critically acclaimed director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan.

He made this claim via social media. According to him, he had created a script in 2020 for a film titled Theeyattam, and Thudarum bears a resemblance to the core plot and structure of Theeyattam. However, the makers of Thudarum did not offer any credit or acknowledgment to Sanal or his work, which he claims was the inspiration for Thudarum.

As per the post, Theeyattam’s protagonist was named Ambi, and just like Benz in Thudarum, who drives an Ambassador taxi, Ambi was an auto-rickshaw driver. In Theeyattam, the innocent protagonist is accused...

Mohanlal’s Best Malayalam Films From Decade ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )

Mohanlal, or Lalettan to his fans, has been a part of Malayalam cinema for over four decades. He recently turned 65. While his career has seen varying levels of success, he has showcased his talents beyond acting, venturing into direction, lending his voice to music, and contributing to film production. However, he has always been, and will continue to be, primarily an actor. In this article, we take a look back at the last decade of his career, selecting 7 films from the years 2015 to 2025.

1. Thudarum (2025) Ott Platform: Jio Hotstar (Date Yet To Be Announced) IMDb Score: 8.1/10

Director: Tharun Moorthy

Thudarum is the most recent theatrical release of Mohanlal and one of the most successful ventures of his career, both economically and creatively. The film is a family drama that reunites the iconic 90s duo of Mollywood, Mohanlal, and Shobana. While...

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan Finally Drops In Hindi! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The wait is finally over! The Hindi version of Mohanlal’s blockbuster Malayalam film L2: Empuraan is now streaming on JioHotstar. After winning hearts in its original and dubbed South Indian languages, the political action thriller has expanded its reach with a Hindi release on Ott. (Via OTTplay)

Second Chapter Of The Lucifer Trilogy

L2: Empuraan, which hit theatres on March 27, 2025, is the second part of the Lucifer trilogy. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, the movie picks up from where Lucifer (2019) left off. It comes after Mohanlal’s strong-willed character, Khureshi-Ab’Raam, and delves into the black universe of politics, power, and international conspiracies.

The movie also boasts a great cast and crew featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Abhimanyu Singh, and foreign actors Jerome Flynn and Rick Yune.

L2: Empuraan & More Malayalam Hits Of 2025 You Can’t Miss On Ott ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Malayalam cinema in 2025 has delivered some impressive hits that combined great storytelling with powerful performances. Several films won hearts at the box office and are now streaming on digital platforms. From Mohanlal’s much-hyped sequel L2: Empuraan to thrilling dramas like Thudarum, here’s a list of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters of the year and where you can stream them.

L2: Empuraan

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, written by Murali Gopy and helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is the sequel to the Lucifer trilogy. In addition to Mohanlal, the film also features Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, and Indrajith Sukumaran. This action drama with a political twist has a stylish setup and an engaging narrative. Interested viewers can stream it on JioHotstar.

Alappuzha Gymkhana

Directed by Khalid Rahman, Alappuzha Gymkhana is a feel-good sports film set in a small town.

Are you a die-hard fan of versatile actor Mohanlal and Malayalam cinema as well? Here is something tempting for you as L2 Empuraan us all decked up to hit the Ott platforms soon after almost the month of its theatrical release on March 27, 2025. This Malayalam political thriller has already created buzz into the landscape of Indian Cinema Industry and not just this but it has also captured the hearts of the audience through its gripping narrative and striking visuals.

If you missed the chance to enjoy L2 Empuraan by watching it on the silver screens, then there is no need to have more disappointment as it is going to shift onto the screens of your living rooms. So, let’s take a look into the information on where and when to watch this cinematic masterpiece.

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Is L2: Empuraan coming to Ott?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The Ott release announcement was made on social media by none other than the movie’s lead actor, Mohanlal. L2: Empuraan went through several difficulties even before its theatrical release. At one point, differences between the two production houses involved in the project, Lyca Productions and Aashirvad Cinemas, threatened to delay the release.

However, everything eventually worked out when Sree Gokulam Movies stepped in. But the controversies didn’t end after the theatrical release.

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan was criticized for excessive violence and its depiction of certain historical events. As a result, the movie was edited to remove some of those portions, and a revised version was released in theatres nearly five days after its initial run began. It is expected that this edited version will be the one released on Ott.

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As the sequel to Lucifer,...

Worldwide box office: March 24-30 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1 Snow White (Disney) $36.3m $143.1m $22.1m $76.3m 52 2 A Working Man (various) $30.2m $30.2m $15m $15m 64 3 L2: Empuraan (various) $12m $19.4m $10.7m $17.2m 23 4 The Chosen: Last Supper - Part 1 (Fathom) $11.4m $11.4m 1 5 Ne Zha 2 (various) $10.9m $2.2bn $10.9m $2.1bn 12 6 The Woman In The Yard (Universal) $9.4m $9.4m 1 7 Mickey 17 (Warner Bros) $7.1m $121m $5.2m $77.5m 70 8 Death Of A Unicorn (A24) $5.7m $5.7m 1 9 Novocaine (Paramount) $4.5m $27.8m $3.1m $9.1m 61 10 Black Bag (Universal) $4m $31.2m $1.9m $12.5m 49

Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.

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The takeaway – if there’s one – from Lucifer was that Stephen Nedumpally wasn’t who we all thought he was. As the curtains draw to a close in Prithviraj Sukumaran’s directorial debut, which rekindled Mohanlal’s mafia lord phase, Stephen, who also goes by the alias Khureshi Ab’raam, is revealed to be running the world while trying to strike a perfect pose in the middle of nowhere.

Suddenly, a part-Illuminati (in the loosest sense possible), part-nobleman nature of Stephen is unveiled, leaving the audience scratching their heads as they try to wrap their minds around the dialogue-heavy, action-packed flick with too many pawns left on the battlefield.

L2: Empuraan comes into that context. This time around, Lucifer’s playground is the entire world. But as is the fate of every hero, he has to return home. The film opens from a very unpredictable place. We are transported...

L2: Empuraan Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kishore Kumar G., Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Nikhat Khan, Baiju Santhosh, Jerome Flynn, Fazil

Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran

L2: Empuraan Movie Review (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What’s Good: The film delivers a world-class experience, particularly in its action choreography, CGI, and overall visual spectacle.

What’s Bad: The film maintains a fast pace but lags in certain moments, giving the impression of a series of trailers stitched together in a nonlinear format. The background score is bass-heavy and, at times, feels overwhelming.

Loo Break: The film doesn’t give you the luxury of a loo break apart from the interval.

Watch or Not?: If you’re a fan of fast-paced action films, this one is highly recommended, especially if you enjoyed Kgf. However, if action-packed movies aren’t your thing, this might not be for you.

Prithviraj Sukumaran Next Project (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Prithviraj Sukumaran, as a director, is only three films old. His third directorial venture L2 Empuraan released on March 27, 2025, after facing numerous challenges. During a recent promotional event in Bengaluru on March 26, 2025, he revealed that his next directorial project will be with Hombale Films.

The announcement of a film titled Tyson, a collaboration between Prithviraj and Hombale Films, was made in 2022. In that announcement poster, it was mentioned that Tyson would be his fourth directorial venture. Today, his third directorial venture has been released in theaters, so there is a high likelihood that he is referring to Tyson.

However, he did not specify the title of the project, so it could be another film he is working on for Hombale Films. There is also speculation that L3 could be a collaborative effort between Aashirvad Cinemas and Hombale Films, but that remains uncertain.

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Is Prithviraj Sukumaran inspired by Mohanlal? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is currently promoting his upcoming film L2 Empuraan, recently gave an interview to Bollywood Hungama. During the conversation, he spoke about the film’s lead actor, Mohanlal, and shared valuable lessons he learned from Malayalam cinema’s beloved Lalettan. Prithviraj revealed that the most important lesson he learned from Mohanlal was how to interact with directors as an actor working under them. He explained, ‘Whenever I feel irritated on a set, my constant reminder is to reflect on how Mohanlal Sir handled such moments.’ According to Prithviraj, this is the ideal way to approach such situations.

Prithviraj credits this admirable trait of Mohanlal not solely to the veteran actor’s extensive experience, though he acknowledges that experience plays a significant role in shaping such skills. According to Prithviraj, Mohanlal’s unique personality, what he describes as having a ‘monk-like quality,...

Seen L2 Empuraan Teaser came out recently? Not yet, but why? Isn’t it an epic return of talented South Indian actor Mohanlal, you have been waiting for? Well, the time of waiting is finally over as the teaser release of L2 Empuraan, which is considered to be the sequel of chart-topping movie Lucifer, is already making screams on all screens. So, get ready to take a deep dive into the ocean of this highly gripping narrative together with us!

Overview of L2 Empuraan

Hitting the silver screens on 27 March 2025, L2 Empuraan is the sequel of movie Lucifer which was released in 2019. It is also known as L2E. This blockbuster is directed by none other than Prithviraj Sukumaran, starring the South Indian Superstar Mohanlal. Mohanlal is seen playing an electrifying role of Stephen Nedumpally aka Khureshi-Ab’raam. The production of the movie was looked after by the Aashirvad Cinemas and Lyca Productions together.

Empuraan release date announcement poster featuring Mohanlal (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The sequel to the 2019 Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer, Empuraan, now has an official release date. Mohanlal, Prithviraj, and Manju Warrier revealed via their social media accounts that the film is set to hit theaters worldwide on March 27, 2025. This much-anticipated crime action drama, directed by Prithviraj and starring Mohanlal, will see Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Sai Kumar, Baiju Santhosh, Saniya Iyappan, and Sachin Khedekar reprising their roles.

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Empuraan represents one of the most significant financial undertakings in Malayalam cinema. This ambitious production spans several locations across India and includes international shoots in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia, emphasizing its grand scale. While Kerala is a primary filming location in India, the team has also shot scenes in other states, such as Gujarat and Telangana.

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The much-awaited sequel to the 2019 blockbuster ‘Lucifer’, starring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has finally gone on floors. The film, titled ‘L2E – Empuraan’, will explore the journey of Stephen Nedumpally and how he became Khureshi Ab’Ram, the leader of an international crime organization.

The first schedule of the film is happening in Ladakh, where some high-octane action sequences are being shot. Mohanlal, who plays the lead role of Khureshi Ab’Ram, is mostly part of this schedule and is expected to wrap up his portions by tomorrow. The actor had shared a picture of himself in a rugged look from the location on his social media account. According to latest reports, the film wrapped its portion in Ladakh and soon start the next schedule.

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The film was officially launched on September 30, with a promotional video that announced the collaboration of Aashirvad Cinemas and Lyca Productions as the producers.

The much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster Malayalam film Lucifer, titled Empuraan, has officially begun its shooting today with a grand pooja ceremony in Delhi. The film, which marks the third collaboration of superstar Mohanlal and actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, is expected to be one of the biggest Malayalam movies ever made in terms of budget, scale and star cast.

According to reports, Empuraan will have a year-long shoot schedule in various locations across India and abroad. The film is produced by Lyca Productions, which is known for bankrolling big-budget Tamil films like 2.0 and Indian 2. This is their first venture in Malayalam cinema, but there are chances that some other movie might be released as their first Malayalam movie before Empuraan hits the screens.

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Prithviraj, who made his directorial debut with Lucifer, has said in several interviews that Empuraan will be a bigger and better film than its predecessor. He...

Prithviraj Sukumaran, the director of the blockbuster film Lucifer, has announced the launch video of its sequel, L2E-Empuraan, on his Instagram account. The launch video released on Saturday, September 30th at 5 pm Ist. The film is jointly produced by Lyca Productions and Aashirvad Cinemas.

L2E-Empuraan is the second part of the Lucifer trilogy, which stars Mohanlal in the lead role. The film will continue the story of Stephen Nedumpally, who is also known as Khureshi Ab’Ram, the head of an international crime syndicate. The film will reveal how Stephen Nedumpally became Khureshi Ab’Ram and his rise to power. The film will also introduce some new characters, who will play important roles in the plot.

L2E The Launch Video

The fans of Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran are eagerly waiting for the launch video of L2E-Empuraan, which is expected to create a huge buzz on social media.

Empuraan, the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, is one of the most awaited movies in Malayalam cinema. The film, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal in the lead role, promises to be a bigger and better commercial entertainer than its predecessor. The fans of the franchise are eagerly waiting for any update on the film, and the makers have finally announced that an exciting update will be released on Saturday, September 30th at 5 pm12.

Empuraan is the second installment of the trilogy that began with Lucifer, which was Prithviraj Sukumaran’s debut directorial. Lucifer was a huge success, both critically and commercially, and became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. The film narrated the story of Stephen Nedumpilly, a political leader who becomes Khureshi Ab’Ram, the head of an international crime syndicate. The film also featured Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi, Sachin Khedekar, and many others in pivotal roles.

Empuraan, the much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster Malayalam movie Lucifer, is all set to begin its shooting from October 5th, 2023. The makers of the film have announced that they will be releasing an update on the project tomorrow, which has created a lot of excitement among the fans of Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Empuraan, also known as L2: Empuraan, is directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, who made his directorial debut with Lucifer in 2019. The film stars Mohanlal as Stephen Nedumpally, aka Khureshi Ab’raam, the leader of an international criminal organization. The film also features Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Sachin Khedekar, and Fazil in pivotal roles. The film is written by Murali Gopy and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.

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Empuraan is expected to be a bigger and grander film than Lucifer, which was a huge success at the box office and received...

Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is gearing up for the sequel of his blockbuster film Lucifer, has clarified that there is no promo or a promo shoot for the upcoming project. He took to Twitter to share this information with his fans and followers.

Not too sure where the news is from, but #L2E #Empuraan will have no “promo” or a “promo shoot” per se. We are just planning to put out something, sometime this month, to announce the start of shoot date and a few other details on the project. Thank you.

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L2: Empuraan is the second part of the Lucifer franchise, which was Prithviraj’s directorial debut in 2019. The film starred Mohanlal in the lead role of Stephen Nedumpally, a powerful politician who has a mysterious alter ego named Khureshi Ab’Raam. The film was a huge success at the box office,...

Mammootty has wrapped up his entire portions for his upcoming game thriller Bazooka. The film, directed by Deeno Dennis, is a mass action thriller with Mammootty playing the role of a cop. The film also stars Gautham Vasudev Menon, Shine Tom Chacko, and others. Bazooka is currently in the post-production stage and is expected to release later this year.

After Bazooka, Mammootty will next be seen in Ozler, a political thriller directed by Jibu Jacob. The film also stars Manju Warrier and Murali Gopy. Ozler is currently in the filming stage and is expected to release in early 2024.

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Mammootty’s third upcoming film is a horror thriller directed by Bhoothakaalam director Rahul Sadasivan. The film is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors soon.

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Introduction & Inspirations

Murali Gopy, the acclaimed writer and actor of Malayalam cinema, has revealed some of his favourite filmmakers and his upcoming projects in a candid interview. Murali Gopy, who is known for his versatile scripts and powerful performances, has written critically acclaimed films like Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Left Right Left, Tiyaan, Kammara Sambhavam, and the highest-grossing Malayalam film Lucifer.

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He has also won numerous awards including Filmfare Awards South and South Indian International Movie Awards. Here are some of the filmmakers he admires and their best films:

Django Unchained Trailer David Lean: The British master of epic cinema, who directed classics like Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and The Bridge on the River Kwai. Lean’s films are known for their sweeping visuals and compelling stories on a grand scale. He was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won two for Best Director. Quentin Tarantino: The American iconoclast,...

ReviewRead between the lines, and 'Theerppu' starring Prithviraj can be read as a commentary on revisionist history and political appropriation. But the lines themselves have little solid to offer.Lakshmi PriyaWhen the character posters for Prithviraj starrer Theerppu were released via the actor’s social media handles a week ago, a meme fest erupted in the Malayalam internet space. Is this a meeting of the Nair Service Society, many pondered, as posters featuring Indrajith Sukumaran as Kalyan ‘Menon’, Hannah Reji Koshi as Prabha ‘Nair’, Vijay Babu as Ram Kumar ‘Nair’, Sreekanth Murali as simply a ‘Nair’, and Shaju Sreedhar as ‘Menon’, all came out one after another. Right on track came the posters featuring Saiju Kurup as Parameshwaran ‘Potty’, which denotes another Upper Caste surname like Nair, and Prithviraj as Abdulla ‘Marakkar’ — a Muslim for a change, but an ‘elite’ one nonetheless. However, Theerppu makes one thing clear early on.

The makers of the Malayalam superhit film ‘Lucifer’ on Wednesday officially announced that they had begun work on ‘Empuraan’, the second film of the series. Producer Antony Perumbavoor took to Twitter to say, “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 producer also posted the link to a YouTube video which had the core team of the film — director Prithviraj, writer Murali Gopy, actor Mohanlal, who plays the lead in the film, 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.”

Murali Gopy, for his part,...

MollywoodThe film is helmed by ‘Premam’ fame Alphonse Puthren. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Prithviraj SukumaranAlphonse Puthren’s upcoming film Gold featuring Nayanthara and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is gearing up for release. The director announced on social media that the film will be released during the festival of Onam, which will start on August 30 and end on September 8. Sharing the update, Alphonse Puthren wrote, “Gold is melting this Onam.” Earlier, the first look poster of the film was unveiled on June 6. Prithviraj is seen speaking to someone on the phone, while Nayanthara sports a surprised look. The vibrant poster also features other characters in the borders of the image. Sharing the poster, Prithviraj had tweeted, "#Gold An #AlphonsePuthren Film! @puthrenalphonse @PrithvirajProd @magicframes2011 (sic)." Bankrolled by Supriya Menon and Listin Stephen, the cast of Gold also includes actors Ajmal Ameer, Krishna Sankar, Shabareesh Varma, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinay Forrt, Roshan Mathew, Mallika Sukumaran, Deepti Sati,...

MollywoodHelmed by Dijo Jose Antony, Jana Gana Mana hit the big screens on April 28. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Netflix Actors Prithviraj and Suraj Venjaramoodu’s recently released Malayalam movie Jana Gana Mana is set to stream on over-the-top platform Netflix. The makers announced that the movie will be screening from June 2. Helmed by Queen fame director Dijo Jose Antony, Jana Gana Mana hit the big screens on April 28 this year. The film is set to release in four languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. “Justice and the law are two sides of the same coin - until they are not.#JanaGanaMana is coming to Netflix on June 2 in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada (sic),” read the tweet posted by Netflix India South on May 26. The film is bankrolled by Prithviraj’s wife, journalist Supriya Menon by their home production banner Prithviraj Productions. It is also bankrolled by Harris Desom, Naveen P Thomas,...

Mollywood The film is helmed by filmmaker Vysakh and has screenplay by Abhilesh Pillai.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Anna Ben The first-look poster of director Vysakh’s Night Drive starring actors Roshan Mathew, Anna Ben and Indrajith Sukumaran was unveiled on Thursday, December 9. The poster shows Roshan Mathew comforting a disheartened Anna Ben. The tagline of the film reads ‘The hunted becomes the hunters’. The film is written by Abhilesh Pillai, who is also on board as the writer for the upcoming films Pathaam Valavu and Cadaver. Bankrolled by Priya Venu and Neeta Pinto, Night Drive has music by composer Ranjin Raj. Shaji Kumar has been roped in as the cinematographer while Sunil S Pillai is on board as the editor. Anna Ben was last seen in Sara’s. Co-starring Sunny Wayne in the lead, the film garnered critical acclaim for discussing women’s abortion rights. The film tracks the story of...

MollywoodThe first-look poster from 'Monster' shows that Mohanlal will essay the role of a Sikh man named Lucky Singh.Tnm StaffMohanlal/ MonsterMollywood star Mohanlal took to social media on Wednesday, November 10, to announce that he has signed a new movie titled Monster. He also shared the first-look poster from the movie. The film is being helmed by Vysakh, who had also directed Mohanlal’s hit 2016 Malayalam film Pulimurugan. Monster also has Pulimurugan screenwriter Uday Krishna on board for the project. Sporting an intriguing look while donning a black t-shirt with a matching turban, the poster reveals that Mohanlal will be essaying the role of a Sikh man named Lucky Singh. Antony Perumbavoor, the producer of his upcoming period drama Marakkar, is also on board as the producer for Monster. Sharing the update with fans, Mohanlal wrote: “‘Monster’ is helmed by Vysakh, the filmmaker who had previously directed Mohanlal...

MollywoodPrithviraj Sukumaran debuted as a director with the 2019 Malayalam movie ‘Lucifer’, which also starred Mohanlal in the lead. Tnm StaffFacebook/ Prithviraj SukumaranActor Prithviraj Sukumaran’s second directorial Bro Daddy, starring Mollywood star Mohanlal wrapped up shooting on Monday, September 6. Sharing the news with fans, Prithviraj noted that he had a lot of fun watching Mohanlal in front of the camera. He also thanked producer Anthony Perumbavoor and extended his gratitude to the cast and crew of the film. “Done! #2ndDirectorial! It’s been such a joy to watch him have so much fun in front of the camera! Thank you cheta @mohanlal, #AnthonyPerumbavoor for having so much faith and conviction in me, thanks to a fantastic cast, and a superb crew! #BroDaddy,” Prithviraj Sukumaran wrote in an Instagram post. Touted to be a family drama, Bro Daddy stars an ensemble cast that includes actors Kalyani Priyadarshan, Meena, Lalu Alex, Murali Gopy,...

MollywoodDirected by Rojin Thomas, the family drama stars actors Indrans, Sreenath Bhasi and Vijay Babu in the lead. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Amazon Prime VideoStarring Indrans, Sreenath Bhasi and Vijay Babu in the lead, Malayalam movie #Home will premiere on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video on August 19, to coincide with the festival of Onam. The film which is said to be a family drama is directed by Rojin Thomas. Sharing the news with fans, Amazon Prime Video wrote on Twitter on Tuesday, August 10: “you don’t wanna miss the chance to be a part of the journey of this home #HomeOnPrime, this Aug 19.” Apart from the lead actors, the movie has an interesting lineup of supporting cast that includes Manju Pillai, Nalsen, Kainakary Thankaraj, Kpac Lalitha, Srikanth Murali, Johny Antony, Pauly Wilson, Maniyan Pillai Raju, Anoop Menon, Aju Varghese, Kiran Aravindakshan, Chithra and Priyanka Nair. Explaining how the makers have...

ReviewThe film is a tense exploration of religion, politics and human relationships within the framework of a home invasion film. Sowmya RajendranThe faultlines in our personal relationships have perhaps never been tested more than in the present political climate where hate and bigotry have been normalised to unprecedented levels. Several people have severed ties with friends and family over poisonous WhatsApp forwards and the arguments that break out over them. Kuruthi, directed by Manu Warrier and written by Anish Pallyal, is a tense exploration of religion, politics, and human relationships within the framework of a home invasion film. Set in Erattupetta, the story revolves around two families that are united by tragedy. Ibru (Roshan Mathew), who lost his wife and daughter to a landslide, and lives with his brother Rasool (Naslen) and father Moosakka (a superb Mammukoya); and Sumathi (Srindaa) and her brother Preman (Manikandarajan) who lost their respective spouses to the same disaster.

MollywoodThe film is directed by Manu Warrier who made ‘Coffee Bloom' and is produced by Supriya Menon.Tnm StaffScreenshot from trailerMonths after a dark teaser for Kuruthi, an upcoming Malayalam thriller film, came out, now an equally dark trailer has been released by Amazon Prime Video. Eerie music accompanies the trailer of the movie, which has Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead, that mostly features shots in the dark, indoors and out, as characters emerge mouthing solemn lines. Death, community, fights, police chase, vengeance and god are all parts of the dialogue that emerge in the less-than-two-minute trailer. Roshan Mathew, Srindaa and Murali Gopy all have important roles in the film, along with a slew of other actors. Amazon describes the film as one about enduring human relations that transcend boundaries and struggle to survive trials of hatred and prejudice. The trailer is set in Erattupetta in Kerala where Ibrahim (Roshan...

MollywoodOn the professional front, Mammootty was last seen in political-thriller ‘One’ and is currently working on upcoming movie ‘Bheeshma Parvam’. Tnm StaffMammootty/ InstagramActor Mammootty, who has been posting a number of throwback photos in recent times on social media, left fans cheering for his new look in his latest photo. Donning a bright yellow shirt, the actor’s ponytailed hairdo was a hit among his followers, who were eager to know if he will be sporting the new look in one of his upcoming movies. He left fans excited with his caption, which read: “Tiny pony #staytuned.” On the professional front, Mammootty was last seen in the recently-released Malayalam political thriller One. Following its theatrical release, the movie premiered on Netflix on April 27. Helmed by filmmaker Santhosh Vishwanath, the cast of One includes actors Mammootty, Murali Gopy, Joju George, Siddique, Mathew Thomas, Ishaani Krishna, Gayatri Arun and Nimisha Sajayan. Veteran...

MollywoodTitled Malayalam Mojo, Jio Cinemas is presenting a Mollywood movie marathon which will consist of six movies from various genres. Tnm Staff Malayalam film buffs have a new reason to rejoice. Over-the-top (Ott) platform Jio Cinema announced on Monday that the streamer will be releasing six Malayalam films as part of the upcoming Mollywood movie marathon which has been titled 'Malayalam Mojo'. While one of the films is directly releasing on Ott, the other five are gearing up for digital premiere following theatrical release. From period dramas to comedies, movies belonging to six unique genres featuring stars such as Mohanlal and Nivin Pauly among others, have been picked as a part of Malayalam Mojo. The six movies will be released one after the other, starting from June 18. Here’s the list of six Malayalam movies that will be available on Jio Cinemas: Kayamkulam Kochunni Featuring actors Nivin Pauly and Priya Anand in the lead,...

Film buffs are in for a treat very soon with Jio Cinema celebrating Malayalam cinema with upcoming movie marathon Malayalam Mojo, starting June 18. Varying in themes, treatment and characterization - critically acclaimed films to major box office successes from one of the most prolific film industries in the country, these include two straight to digital releases as well as previously released films having their digital premieres.

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Dreaded by the rich and corrupt and revered by the poor and down trodden, Kayamkulam Kochunni was a Robin Hood of sorts.

MollywoodA profile tracing the slow and sure rise of Malayalam actor Joju George – from an extra in the 1990s to headlining films two decades later.Neelima MenonFacebookIn the recently released One, directed by Santosh Viswanath and written by Bobby-Sanjay, which revolves around a fantastical Chief Minister, Kadakkal Chandran (Mammootty), and his utopian political ideals, Joju George played his childhood friend and Party secretary, Babychan. Their camaraderie, punctuated with respect, understanding and fierce loyalties is one of the warmest sights in the film. In broad strokes, the film also accentuates the actor’s phenomenal growth in Malayalam cinema and also takes us back to a bit of a history between the two actors. Joju’s first dialogue (in a brief role as a gunman) was in Vinayan’s Dada Saheb (2000) headlined by Mammootty in twin roles. When the same actor shares parallel space and significance with the same Megastar in a film 21 years later,...

CinemaHelmed by Jeethu Joseph, Malayalam crime drama ‘Drishyam 2’ is the sequel to the popular 2013 movie ‘Drishyam’.PTIProducers Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak’s Panorama Studios International on Tuesday announced it has acquired the Hindi remake rights of the recently released Malayalam film Drishyam 2 – The Resumption. Panorama Studios took to Twitter on Tuesday to share the news with fans. We are thrilled to announce that we have acquired the Hindi remake rights of #Drishyam2 - The Resumption.@KumarMangat @AbhishekPathakk pic.twitter.com/qWc37IH0rm — Panorama Studios (@PanoramaMovies) May 4, 2021 Headlined by superstar Mohanlal, Drishyam 2 earned acclaim upon its release on Amazon Prime Video in February. The film is a sequel to the 2013 hit crime drama Drishyam, directed by Jeethu Joseph.The first installment traced the struggle of Georgekutty, played by Mohanlal, and his family after they come under suspicion when the son of Inspector General of Police Geetha Prabhakar gets killed.

MollywoodThe Santosh Vishwanath directorial hit the big screens on March 26 this year. Tnm StaffMollywood star Mammootty’s recently-released Malayalam movie One is now out on Over-the-Top platform Netflix. The movie premiered on April 27. Mammootty shared a poster from the movie where he is seen donning a white shirt and veshti, essaying the role of a politician. The 69-year-old actor announced on Twitter that the movie will be streaming on Netflix from Tuesday. #OneMovieOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/cj2jDeYZfo — Mammootty (@mammukka) April 26, 2021 Helmed by filmmaker Santhosh Vishwanath, One stars actors Mammootty, Murali Gopy, Joju George, Siddique, Mathew Thomas, Ishaani Krishna, Gayatri Arun and Nimisha Sajayan in pivotal roles. The political-thriller was initially slated for theatrical release on May 22 last year but the release had to be postponed in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown. The film finally hit the big screens on March 26 this year. Mammooty is seen playing the role of Kadakkal Chandran,...

MollywoodThe Malayalam actor has a number of projects in the pipeline, including ‘Kuruthi’, ‘Bhramam’ and ‘Barroz’. Tnm StaffPopular Mollywood actor Prithviraj Sukumaran’s much-anticipated venture Kaduva went on floors recently. The action thriller marks the second collaboration between filmmaker Shaji Kailas and actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. Announcing the news to fans, Prithviraj shared a poster from the movie on Twitter on Saturday and wrote, “They wanted a fight...He gave them a war!” Rolling from today! (sic).” Prithviraj looks rugged, wearing a white shirt and is seen smoking a cigar. We also see mountains in the backdrop and the rearview mirror of a car, elements that build suspense around the plot. The movie is reportedly going to be filmed in Kerala’s Mundakayam and Kumily. Kaduva is bankrolled by Supriya Menon and Listin Stephen. Jinu V Abraham is on board as the writer, while Abinandhan Ramanujam will be taking care of the cinematography.

MollywoodHelmed by filmmaker Manu Warrier, ‘Kuruthi’ is bankrolled by Supriya Menon under the banner of Prithviraj Productions. Tnm StaffPutting an end to the long wait, Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed the release date of Kuruthi on Friday. The actor took to Twitter to announce that Kuruthi is slated for theatrical release on May 13, and shared an intriguing poster from the movie. Earlier, on April 14, the makers of Kuruthi had unveiled a new poster from the movie wishing fans on the festival of Vishu. Helmed by Manu Warrier, thriller-drama Kuruthi stars actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Murali Gopy, Roshan Mathew, Shine Tom Chacko and Srindaa in prominent roles. It also features actors Manikandan R Achari, Mamukkoya, Navas Vallikunnu, Naslen K Gafoor and Sagar Surya in supporting roles. The plot is likely to explore socio-political themes. Kuruthi is bankrolled by Supriya Menon under the banner of Prithviraj Productions. Akhilesh Mohan is on board as the editor...

MollywoodThe film is directed by Manu Warrier and produced by Supriya Menon under the banner of Prithviraj Productions.Tnm StaffWith dark scenes, throbbing music and catchy narration, voiced by the most effective Mamukkoya, comes the teaser of the Malayalam movie Kuruthi. The teaser for the new Prithviraj film skims through all the main actors, one after the other you see- Prithviraj Sukumaran, Roshan Mathew, Srindaa, Shine Tom Chacko, Murali Gopy, Mamukkoya, Manikanda Rajan, Naslen, Sagar Surya and Navas Vallikkunnu. “A spark of hate is all you need to ignite a raging fire,” Mamukkoya’s voice begins, as he sits in a dark room with two others. The narration is followed by a lot of action, people running, angry faces passing by, as the fire continues to rage. A line gets written in the middle of all this: “A vow to kill, an oath to protect”. Finally, the voice of Prithviraj says,...

ReviewThe film does not shy away from putting together all the elements of a superstar film, but with all its flaws, it has a message worth listening to.CrisLong before the pandemic, One was announced with a five-word introduction – Mammootty plays Kerala Chief Minister. When it finally reached theatres, it was election time in Kerala. The film received renewed attention. The interest grew when the trailer came, bearing a few marked semblances to the real life Cm, Pinarayi Vijayan. But it turns out, there is very little to connect Mammootty’s Kadakkal Chandran to Pinarayi Vijayan in the film. Writers Bobby and Sanjay together with director Santhosh Viswanathan have managed to tell a refreshing tale around a topic written about many times before – Kerala politics. One does not shy away from putting together all the right elements of a superstar film. A situation is set for Mammootty to make a grand entry.

MollywoodThe 'Rrr' director appreciated the way 'Drishyam 2' merges with its prequel, calling it 'nothing short of brilliant'.Tnm StaffFacebookSince its release on February 19, the highly-anticipated Malayalam movie Drishyam 2 starring Mohanlal in the lead, has been receiving praises from all corners. The latest word of praise for the film came from Baahubali director SS Rajamouli, when he sent a long message of appreciation to Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph. The latter shared a screenshot of the message of social media and thanked Rajamouli for his kind words. “Thank you Rajamouli sir... I am honored...you made my day (sic),” the caption of the Facebook post read. Rajamouli said that Drishyam 2 is a world-class film. He also mentioned that he went back to watch the first part after watching the sequel. “Hi Jeethu, this is Rajamouli. Film director. Watched Drishyam 2, few days back...It lingered so much...

MollywoodThe upcoming film, directed by Santhosh Viswanath, has Mammootty playing the Kerala Chief Minister.Tnm StaffSomething big has happened in the state - the police are on the road with barricades, 24 News anchor Arun Kumar is talking about it and the music is loud. The trailer of Mammootty's One, a political film, opens with these scenes. The upcoming film, directed by Santhosh Viswanath, has Mammootty playing the Kerala Chief Minister. The film is written by Bobby and Sanjay. It doesn't say if it is influenced by any real life characters but one of the lines bears similarity to comments passed against incumbent Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. "These things will happen if some ambattan's (a derogatory term used for barbers) son becomes the Chief Minister," says actor P Balachandran. Pinarayi Vijayan was subjected to casteist attacks several times during his tenure as Chief Minister. Read: Opposition in Kerala targets Pinarayi with...

Mollywood R Ashwin had said that he was particularly impressed with the fabulous twists and courtroom sequence in the movie.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Ipl Actor Mohanlal’s Drishyam 2 has attracted positive reviews from fans and critics alike. Many celebrities had congratulated filmmaker Jeethu Joseph and actor Mohanlal for the success of the film. Cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is the latest addition to the list. The 34-year-old cricketer was impressed with the twists and especially the courtroom sequence in the movie. He took to Twitter to express his opinion about Drishyam 2 and called it fabulous in a tweet he posted on February 21. “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 (sic),” the tweet read. I laughed out loud when George Kutty @Mohanlal created that twist in the court #Drishyam2 . If you guys dint,...

Mollywood‘Drishyam 2’, starring Mohanlal and Meena, premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 19.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Mohanlal starrer Drishyam 2 recently premiered on the Ott platform Amazon Prime Video, to wide-spread appreciation from fans and critics, just like its prequel. Many celebrities have expressed their love for the film as well. Cricketer R Ashwin recently spoke about Drishyam 2 on an episode of his YouTube series, ‘Madrasapattinam’. Ashwin, while praising the efforts of the film’s lead stars Mohanlal and Meena and director Jeethu Joseph, talked about the lessons that one can learn from Drishyam 2. He said, “There is a law in physics that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. That law states that we need to face the consequences for every action that we do. So, we can try our best to deal with the consequences that come out of our actions that we can’t control as well.

TollywoodThe sequel to the 2013 Malayalam film ‘Drishyam’ released on Amazon Prime Video last Friday.Digital NativeDays after the release of the Malayalam film Drishyam 2, sequel to the 2013 movie Drishyam, director Jeethu Joseph has announced the Telugu remake of the same. Venkitesh who played the lead in the Telugu version of part 1 – Drushyam – will reprise his role in the sequel. Drushyam was directed by Sripriya. It featured Venkatesh, Meena and Nadhiya playing the respective roles of Mohanlal, Meena and Asha Sharath in the original. The Telugu remake of the sequel will however be directed by Jeethu. The director shared a photo posing with Venkitesh and others on his Instagram page. Jeethu wrote, "Telugu remake of Drishyam 2 is on. Starting in March. @mohanlal @aashirvadcine @antony_perumbavoor @lintajeethu @cathyjeethu @satheesh_kurup." In an interview with DNA, Jeethu opened up on the possibility of making the second part of Papanasam, the Tamil remake of Drishyam.

MollywoodActor Prithviraj made his debut in filmmaking with ‘Lucifer’ in which Mohanlal played a powerful hero. Digital NativeIn a recent Twitter interaction with his followers, one person asked Malayalam superstar Mohanlal to write about actor Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial skills in one word. Mohanlal replied, "brilliant”. Prithviraj made his directorial debut in 2019, with Lucifer and Mohanlal played the lead in the film, which is the first part of a trilogy. Prithviraj is soon expected to direct the first sequel, titled Empuraan. Reports are that Empuraan will not be a continuation of Lucifer. Actor-writer Murali Gopy, who scripted Lucifer, will be in charge of Empuraan as well as the third part of this trilogy. Empuraan is expected to go on the floor later this year. Lucifer has Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, and Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. The technical crew of the film comprised Sujith Vaassudev for...

MollywoodThe film, a sequel of his hugely successful 2013 film ‘Drishyam’, has been released on Amazon Prime India.Tnm StaffOn the morning of February 19, hours after Drishyam 2 was released on Amazon Prime, the film’s star Mohanlal thanked the viewers and fans for keeping the movie’s secret. The film, a sequel of his hugely successful 2013 film Drishyam, has him reprising his role as Georgekutty, a man who goes to any length to protect his family. In a short video on Instagram, Mohanlal said, addressing his fans, “I value the love and support you have always given me. The love and support you gave for my Drishyam 2 makes me very happy. Thank you for keeping Georgekutty's secret a secret. If you want to know what this secret we are keeping is, watch Drishyam 2 on Amazon Prime Video.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohanlal (@mohanlal...

MollywoodPrithviraj also pointed out that making the sequel of a cult hit like 'Drishyam' was a huge responsibility.Tnm StaffMalayalam thriller Drishyam 2, starring Mohanlal, released on Amazon Prime Video on February 19 and has garnered positive reviews. Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran was among the first few people who shared their views about the film. The actor had nothing but praises in store for Drishyam 2. Actor Prithviraj posted a review of the film on his Facebook wall where he mentioned that he has been wanting to talk about the film for a long time now ever since he watched a preview. Before delving into the specifics, he acknowledged that it is indeed difficult for the makers to come up with a sequel, after setting a yardstick for themselves with a blockbuster like Drishyam. “Following up a cult piece of cinema with a sequel is a huge responsibility. And with something like Drishyam,...

ReviewJeethu makes us believe Georgekutty is playing snakes and ladders; we realise in the end that it was chess all along. Sowmya RajendranScreengrabThere is no such thing as a perfect crime. The criminal always leaves behind his or her mark; whether that is discovered or not depends on a number of factors. However, in Jeethu Joseph's 2013 film Drishyam, the audience was left convinced at the end that Georgekutty (Mohanlal) had indeed pulled it off. He had hoodwinked the police forever and it was all over. But cinema is different from reality and crime has a way of catching up with the guilty. And no one knows this better than the cinema-crazy Georgekutty who has learnt life lessons from the popular art, sitting in the small office of his cable TV operation. In Drishyam 2, a sequel that was highly anticipated with much misgiving by fans (how can that story possibly be continued?...