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MollywoodPrithviraj who made his directorial debut last year with ‘Lucifer’ has been working with actor-scriptwriter Murali Gopy for a sequel.Digital NativeMurali Gopy and MammoottyMammootty might be a part of the second part of Lucifer, which was the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj. The first part, with Mohanlal playing the lead, was released last year and turned out to be a huge box office success. Around the time Lucifer released, it was revealed that it would have a sequel titled Empuraan. This project is currently in the pre-production stage and we hear that Prithviraj and Murali Gopy may rope in megastar Mammootty to play the lead in it. However, there is no official word on it but only the slightest indication as Murali Gopi had mentioned in his social media page that he had a three-hour long discussion with the megastar. There was also a hint from Prithviraj in his...

Tollywood The mega star will reportedly be reprising Mohanlal’s role from the original.Digital NativeTollywood mega star Chiranjeeve has bagged the remake rights of the hit Malayalam movie Lucifer which marked the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj. Lucifer starred Mohanlal in the lead role along with a bevy of stars including Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran and the Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi. Kalabhavan Shajon, Sai Kumar, Saniya Iyappan, director Fazil, Sunil Sughatha, Thara Kalyan, Praveena Thomas, Nyla Usha and Mala Parvathy all played supporting roles. The technical crew of the film comprised of Sujith Vasudevan handling cinematography, Samjith editing and Stephen Devassy in charge of the music composition. Veteran writer and actor Murali Gopy penned the script for the political thriller. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas. With Chiru keen on reprising the role done by Mohanlal in Lucifer, speculations are buzzing the grapevine about...

MollywoodWritten by Sam Jose, the film will be directed by Maqbool Mansoor.Digital NativeDigital NativeBasking in the success of Lucifer, its writer Murali Gopy made an announcement about his next project. A post on his official Facebook page read: “Have agreed to do this interestingly wacky cross-genre film by Maqbool Mansoor; my next as an actor. Really looking forward.” Vala Vala, to be directed by Maqbool Mansoor, is written by Sam Jose. Murali Gopy, who is an accomplished writer and actor, will be playing an important role in this film. According the post on the social media page, we understand that it is a tale told with a different approach. Besides Murali Gopy, Vala Vala will also have Anwar Shereef in an important role. Murali Gopy has a number of films to his credit as a writer and actor. He has written and acted in films such as Ee Adutha Kaalathu,...

MollywoodThe film marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and also stars Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith and Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffLucifer, which is slated to release on March 28, is a highly anticipated film. Not just because it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran but because of its star cast. Apart from Mohanlal and Manju Warrier, the movie will also feature Tovino Thomas, Indrajith and Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. On Tuesday, just two days before the movie’s release, there is now a surprise reveal about Lucifer. Mohanlal tweeted a new poster of the film which reveals that Prithviraj will be seen as Zayed Masood. The poster also features an intriguing shot of Prithviraj from the movie wearing a black t-shirt, vest and beanie, looking determined. #L #Lucifer @PrithviOfficial pic.twitter.com/ToOJbKEobh — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 26, 2019 The new poster...

KollywoodThe director was responding to a statement made by film writer and trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai in his article. Digital NativeA few days ago, writer and trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai wrote in an article that the upcoming film Lucifer was late director Rajesh Pillai’s project that was developed for Mohanlal seven years ago but did not take off due to the director’s demise. To this, Prithviraj had tweeted, “You’ve got your facts wrong @sri50 This is not the film that Rajesh Pillai had planned. This just happens to have the title originally registered for that project.” You’ve got your facts wrong @sri50 This is not the film that Rajesh Pillai had planned. This just happens to have the title originally registered for that project. https://t.co/NSrqQcjLhs— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) March 19, 2019 It has now been cleared that while the title 'Lucifer' is the same,...

MollywoodThe Bollywood star is playing Bobby, the poster reveals and he wears the formal clothes of a businessman, unlike quite a few other male characters shown wearing the khaddar of a politician.Digital NativeVivek Oberoi’s character in the film Lucifer has been released along with his look on a Facebook post. This would be the Bollywood star’s debut in Malayalam cinema. Lucifer, the first film directed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, has a bunch of stars from various languages, each of whose character posters have been revealed one after another on Facebook, as part of the movie’s promotions. Mohanlal plays the lead. Vivek is playing Bobby, the poster reveals and he wears the formal clothes of a businessman, unlike quite a few other male characters shown wearing the khaddar of a politician. It was earlier reported that the actor plays the main antagonist in the film. Vivek has...

MollywoodThe anthem, reportedly composed by Deepak Dev, is expected to be part of the promos for the first film that actor Prithviraj Sukumaran directs with Mohanlal in the lead. Digital NativeThe makers of the upcoming Malayalam movie Lucifer have been promoting the film vigorously by releasing character posters of each of the actors in the cast. The latest info we have about the movie is that there is going to be a ‘Lucifer Anthem’. Reportedly, this song has been rendered by popular singer Usha Uthup and composed by Deepak Dev. The film will be the first one directed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. Lucifer has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, and Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. Those in the supporting roles include Kalabhavan Shajon, Sai Kumar, Saniya Iyappan, director Fazil, Sunil Sughatha, Thara Kalyan, Praveena Thomas, Nyla Usha and Mala Parvathy. In a...

MollywoodTouted to be a commercial entertainer, Brother’s Day will be launched at the St Antony’s Shrine, Kaloor in Kochi. Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Kalabhavan Shajohn is all set to make his directorial debut with Brother’s Day, a Malayalam movie that will have Prithviraj Sukumaran playing the lead role. The project was announced some time ago and it is now all set to be launched today. Touted to be a commercial entertainer, Brother’s Day will be launched at the St Antony’s Shrine, Kaloor in Kochi. Listin Stephen will be bankrolling the film under his banner Magic Frames on a budget of Rs 15 crore. Reports are that Kalabhavan Shajohn had approached Prithviraj a couple of years ago with this impressive script and wanted to know who would be the right choice to wield the megaphone for it. And on Prithviraj’s suggestion he decided to helm the project himself.

MollywoodApparently, the intro scene is described from the bits and pieces of information available about the film online and the promo posters and the teaser. Digital NativeIt should be really annoying for the Lucifer team to deal with the never ending rumours about the film. Recently, a miscreant had shared details about the intro scene in the film which has irked the filmmakers and its crew. Apparently, the intro scene is described from the bits and pieces of information available about the film online and the promo posters and the teaser. In order to put an end to these rumors about the intro scene, Lucifer’s director Prithviraj Sukumaran had shared the Facebook post by the film’s writer Murali Gopy with the hash tag #StopLuciferRumors. The post quotes one of these “rumours” that claims to give the intro scene of Lucifer – “It was pouring rain. Blood is oozing from the left hand.

MollywoodIf it is true, Mamta would be joining the sets of actor Prithviraj’s debut directorial, which already has an impressive list of actors, with Mohanlal playing the lead. Digital NativeActor Prithviraj’s debut directorial Lucifer has an impressive list of stars in the cast, with Mohanlal playing the lead, and the latest we hear is that Mamta Mohandas is also a part of the film. Though there is no official report on her inclusion, sources in the know say that she has a pivotal role to play and Prithviraj has signed her up for it. Prithviraj and Mamta Mohandas have earlier worked together, most recently seen sharing screen space in the sci fi thriller Nine / 9. Earlier they have come together in movies like Anwar and Celluloid. Lucifer has actors Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, and the Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. Those in supporting roles include actors Kalabhavan Shajon,...

MollywoodThe new poster of the film that was recently released gave rise to the speculation that Adil will be playing a journo in ‘Lucifer’.Digital NativeIt is well known that Adil Ibrahim, a popular anchor and actor, will be playing an important role in Prithviraj’s maiden directorial Lucifer. A new poster of the film was released recently and this gave rise to the speculation that he will be playing a journo in the film. The poster introduces Adil as playing the character Riju. The actor is naturally excited over the launch of his character poster and has tweeted: “My Character Poster of the much-awaited Lucifer. Thanks a ton to the captain on this big ship @therealprithvi @mohanlal.” It may be noted here that Adil Ibrahim has carved a niche for himself as an actor by acting in a number of films including Achayans, Endless Summer, Persiakkaran, Nirnnayakam, Rockstar, Kappiri Thuruth,...

MollywoodThe poster shows Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi and Tovino Thomas – all with varied sombre expressions.Tnm StaffThe first two posters that came out had shown just Mohanlal, the lead actor, in action. Lucifer in half mirrored text, Mohanlal in white, a three-word tagline saying ‘Blood Brotherhood Betrayal’. Now, Prithviraj Sukumaran, directing his first movie, has put out the third poster, showing five of Lucifer’s main actors in it. Through a Facebook post on Friday that only says ‘Leaked poster #3 #Lucifer’, actor-turned-director Prithvi released the poster that shows, besides Mohanlal, actors Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi and Tovino Thomas – all with varied sombre expressions. There is a black car in the background and bits of fire. The story is by actor-writer Murali Gopy. Murali and the Sukumaran brothers have previously worked together in the movie Tiyaan, which the former wrote and acted in. Murali, who wrote...

MollywoodMohanlal’s ‘Lucifer’ that marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj and Dulquer’s ‘Oru Yamandan Premakatha’ are set to release on March 28.Digital NativeIt looks the Malayalam film industry will be facing one of the biggest box office clashes this March. The Mohanlal starrer Lucifer is gearing up for release on March 28th and we hear that Dulquer Salman’s Oru Yamandan Premakatha is also heading for release on the same day. Both these films are highly anticipated, as one marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj and the other brings back Dulquer to Malayalam after a long gap. It needs to be seen if there would be a clash or if it will be averted. Lucifer is the one marking Prithvi’s directorial debut. The film has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi, and Tovino Thomas in pivotal roles. Those in the supporting roles include Kalabhavan Shajon,...

Mollywood This is also her first time sharing the screen space with some of the top actors in the film industry.Digital NativeOne of the most anticipated films in the Malayalam film industry, Lucifer is the last stages of post-production. The film is touted to release next month as the actors are almost completing dubbing for their portions. What makes Lucifer a highly expected film is that it is actor Prithviraj’s first directorial with a star studded cast including Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith, Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. Those in the supporting roles include Kalabhavan Shajon, Sai Kumar, director Fazil, Sunil Sughatha, Thara Kalyan, Praveena Thomas, Nyla Usha and Mala Parvathy. According to latest updates, Saniya Iyappan, who shot to fame with the Malayalam film Queen, will be seen in an important role in Lucifer. Reports are that she will be playing Manju Warrier’s daughter. Sources...

MollywoodThe film, produced by Fefka, will have Renji Panicker writing the script, and Jeethu Joseph directing it.Digital NativeThe Film Employees Federation of Kerala (Fefka) will be bankrolling a film and an announcement pertaining to this was made a few days ago. The buzz was that either Mammootty or Mohanlal would be playing the lead role in it. Now, we get to hear through sources that Mohanlal will be roped in for the project. The film will be scripted by Fefka’s President Renji Panicker and directed by its vice-president Jeethu Joseph. More details about it are expected to be out soon. Meanwhile, Mohanlal’s Lucifer is gearing up for release in March this year. Lucifer is one of the most anticipated films in the Malayalam film industry as it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran,...

MollywoodThe film, a political thriller with Mohanlal in the lead, is scheduled to release on March 28 this year.Digital NativeThe shooting of Mohanlal starrer Lucifer has been wrapped up, confirmed its director Prithviraj. He posted on his social media page, “At 4:30 am today, out on the ocean, ahead of the eastern jetty in Kavarati Island, Lakshadweep, we canned the final shot of #Lucifer. It’s a wrap!” Earlier, the team was in Russia to shoot a few important portions and during that schedule Mohanlal’s portions were completed. And now, with the entire shooting coming to an end, the post production will begin full swing. Lucifer is scheduled to hit the silver screens on March 28 this year and the team is racing against time to meet this deadline. Lucifer is one of the most anticipated films in the Malayalam film industry as it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran.

MollywoodThe major portion of ‘Lucifer’, which marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj, has been shot in various locations in Kerala, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Russia.Digital NativeThe shooting of Prithviraj’s maiden directorial Lucifer is currently happening in Lakshwadeep. The team has been camping there for a four-day schedule during which some important scenes will be canned. The major portion of Lucifer has been shot already in various locations in Kerala, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Russia and Lakshwadeep will be the final destination. Reports are that the shooting of this film has reached the final stages and its post production is also happening to ensure that it makes it to the silver screen in March as planned. Lucifer is one of the most anticipated films in the Malayalam film industry as it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Manju Warrier,...

MollywoodThe actor’s role in this political thriller, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, will have shades of gray.Digital NativeIt has been revealed that Mohanlal’s role in the upcoming film Lucifer will be that of an anti-hero. The star had expressed his desire to try out such a role and with Lucifer offering him a scope for it, he seems to have lapped it up. His role in this political thriller will have shades of gray. Lucifer, being directed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, went on the floors a few months ago but very little details have been disclosed to the media about the project. This will be Prithviraj’s debut as a director. The teaser of the film was released recently with Mohanlal heard saying the line, “Father, I can only confess to sins I have committed. How do I confess to sins I am yet to commit?” Mohanlal plays a politician in the film,...

MollywoodThe teaser was unveiled by Mammootty on his social media page.Tnm StaffThe teaser of the much-awaited Mohanlal-Prithviraj film Lucifer was released early on Thursday. Superstar Mammootty took to Facebook to unveil the 44-second long teaser. The teaser starts with darkness and the voice of a priest asking a man called Esthappan to do a confession if he isn’t planning on returning to the church. The screen then lights up to show Mohanlal walking out of a prison, his back turned to the audience. The superstar’s familiar voice is heard responding to the priest. He says, “Father, I can only confess to sins I have committed. How do I confess to sins I am yet to commit?” Lucifer, touted to be a political thriller, marks the debut of actor Prithviraj as director. The film has Mohanlal in the lead role with Manju Warrier playing the lead opposite him.

MollywoodThe star also associated with another Mohanlal film recently, doing a voice-over for ‘Odiyan’Digital NativeAfter doing a voice-over for the Mohanlal starrer Odiyan, mega star Mammootty is once again getting associated with another Mohanlal film. According to reports, Mammootty will be sharing the teaser of Lucifer, which has Mohanlal in the lead role, on his social media page. The teaser will be unveiled by the star on December 13th. Though the two stars are contemporaries, they maintain a good friendship and support each other’s films. Lucifer marks the debut of actor Prithviraj as director. Manju Warrier plays the female lead in the film. Others in the cast include Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi, and Tovino in pivotal roles. Those in the supporting roles include Kalabhavan Shajon, Sai Kumar, director Fazil, Sunil Sughatha, Thara Kalyan, Praveena Thomas and Mala Parvathy. The technical crew of the film comprise Sujith Vasudevan for...

MollywoodWhile most of the cast and crew are in Russia, the film’s main lead Mohanlal is not a part of this schedule.Digital NativeThe shooting of Lucifer has been progressing steadily with its makers eyeing its release in April next year. Reports are that it is in the final stages and will be wrapped up soon. The team is currently stationed at St Petersburg in Russia where some important portions are being canned. While most of the cast and crew are in Russia, the film’s main lead Mohanlal is not a part of this schedule. It may be noted here that he is away in the UAE for an Amma special event. So far, Lucifer has been shot in various places in Kerala including Ernakulam, Idukki and Thiruvananthapuram and in Mumbai. With the schedule in Russia, a major portion of the film would be complete. The film requires...

MollywoodLucifer has Mohanlal in the lead with an ensemble of stars including Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi, and Tovino in pivotal roles. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Mohanlal starrer Drama hit the silver screens on November 1 this year and during its release there were speculations that the teaser of Mohanlal’s upcoming film Lucifer would be attached to it. However, Lucifer’s director Prithviraj confirmed that the teaser would not be released along with Drama. Now, with Mohanlal’s Odiyan set for release on December 14, rumours are rife that the teaser of Lucifer could be attached to it. Well, we need to wait for an official word on this. Lucifer is one of the most expected films in Mollywood as it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film has Mohanlal playing the lead role with an ensemble of stars in the cast including Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi,...

MollywoodThe film will be directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan and produced by August Cinemas. Digital NativeA poster of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran’s upcoming film Ayyappan is out and it is interesting that it comes out at a time like this when the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple is a lot in the news. The film will be directed by actor-writer Shankar Ramakrishnan and produced by August Cinemas. Prithviraj has worked with August Cinemas for several projects in the past beginning with Urumi. It may be noted here that Prithviraj founded the production house along with Santosh Sivan, Shaji Nadesan and Arya in 2010 and moved out later to form his own production company. On the release of the first look poster of Ayappan, Prithviraj has written on his Facebook page, “It’s been years..since Shankar first told me about this. And I’ve always dreamt of this taking off one day! Finally.

MollywoodScheduled to release in April next year, the film marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj.Digital NativeThe Malayalam movie Lucifer is easily one of the most anticipated films in Mollywood. Scheduled to release in April next year, it will mark the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. The movie stars Mohanlal and Manju Warrier in the lead roles supported by a bevy of other stars. While the shooting for Lucifer is progressing at a brisk pace, pics from the shooting spots are being released officially for the fans to enjoy. Recently, on the official Facebook page of the film, a candid photo featuring Mohanlal and Manju Warrier was released with Prithiviraj credited for the pic. In Lucifer, Mohanlal plays a politician and his character is named Stephen Nedumballi. The team is currently stationed in Mumbai after completing schedules in various locations in Kerala. Besides Mohanlal and Manju Warrier, Lucifer...

MollywoodThe actor-turned-director was answering questions from fans online when he confessed to be a ‘Bachchan fanatic’ and would love to make a film with him.Digital NativeDespite his busy schedule, actor-turned-director Prithviraj Sukumaran took time to chat with his fans online and answered a volley of interesting questions. When a fan wanted to know if he would be directing Bollywood flicks, the actor replied in the positive, according to Times of India. Prithiviraj said that though he does not have a story in mind yet, if such a project happens he would want to rope in Amitabh Bachchan. He wrote, “I don’t yet have a story to say in Bollywood. But I am a self-confessed Bachchan fanatic and if there is anything remotely possible that I can talk to Mr Bachchan about, then I would love to make a film with him. Like most of us Indians, I am...

MollywoodTouted to be a political thriller, the film marks the directorial debut of Prithviraj.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt turned out to be a special birthday for actor Prithviraj Sukumaran on Tuesday, October 16 this year. The entire team behind the movie Lucifer, which is Prithviraj’s directorial debut, released a video wishing him. The video, which begins with birthday wishes from the film’s producer Anthony Perumbavoor, then has the entire cast and crew showering their wishes. The video has actor-scriptwriter Murali Gopy, who has penned the film’s script, cameraman Sujith Vasudev and hero Mohanlal also wishing Prithviraj on his birthday. This video made it online with Mohanlal posting it on his official Facebook page as well. The video shows the wonderful rapport that Prithviraj shares with the Lucifer team. Lucifer is one of the most anticipated films in Mollywood as it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj. The film...

MollywoodThe actor said in a recent press interaction that he doesn’t know if he will ever get a role like this in Hindi. Digital NativeIt is well known that Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi is playing the main antagonist in the Malayalam film Lucifer. On signing up for the role, the star has said in an interview that though he was offered a role in Malayalam films several times before, he did not accept it as nothing was interesting enough to grab his attention. Finally, his debut in Mollywood will be with Lucifer. Vivek Oberoi spoke about the film in a recent press interaction: “I was so excited about the script, After Prithvi narrated the script, I immediately told I want to be a part of it. I can say that as an actor, Prithvi has pushed me to a point where it is challenging and exciting to play it.

MollywoodThe film has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi and Tovino Thomas in pivotal roles.Digital NativeHuge crowds on the sets of Lucifer shouting slogans last week caught the attention of movie buffs who wondered what it was all about. Putting an end to rumours that have been doing the rounds, the film’s director Prithivraj Sukumaran explained in an interaction with the media, “The reason for the jam-packed locations is not just because Lalettan is the hero of the film but the premise and scenes required such a setting and mood, especially for the scenes that we are shooting right now.” Apparently, Mohanlal plays a politician in Lucifer and the scenes that were being shot pertained to his role. Lucifer is one of the most expected films in Mollywood as it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj. The film has Mohanlal playing...

Mollywood Earlier, Tovino was busy with flood relief work in Kerala. Digital NativeTovino Thomas is one of the few celebs to be actively involved in the flood relief work in Kerala. The actor joined forces with some volunteers for the flood relief and rehabilitation works in his hometown Irinjalakuda. While this was appreciated by many, some netizens also trolled him for doing it as a publicity stunt. Well, all that has been put in the backburner with Tovino Thomas back on the sets. According to latest reports, he has joined the Lucifer team which is camping at the Kanakunnu Palace grounds in Trivandrum for the shooting. Lucifer is one of the most expected films in Mollywood as it marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Manju Warrier, Indrajith, Vivek Oberoi, and Tovino in pivotal roles. Those in the supporting roles include Kalabhavan Shajon,...