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Where Will Unni Mukundan’s Marco Telugu Stream After Its SonyLIV Ott Release? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Unni Mukundan’s Marco is currently available on SonyLIV in all major South Indian languages, including the original Malayalam version and dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. However, for those without a SonyLIV subscription but with an Aha Telugu subscription, there’s good news—Marco is coming to Aha Telugu on February 21, 2025. If you’re outside India, you can stream it even earlier, starting February 18, 2025, on Aha Telugu, but there is a problem: it will only be available in Telugu.

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Marco was a massive success in theaters, to say the least. When it premiered on SonyLIV on February 14, fans were initially excited. However, that excitement didn’t last long. The Ott release was expected to include extended portions of the film, such...

Here’s everything you need to know about Jithu Madhavan’s Rom-Com(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Anaswara Rajan is one of those actresses with an impressive track record when it comes to theatrical successes, and her upcoming romantic comedy-drama, Painkili, is already generating buzz. She is paired opposite Sajin Gopu, a rising star known for his consistency in delivering impeccable comedic timing and acting skills in projects like Aavesham, Romancham, and Jan.E.Man, steps into his first leading role with Painkili.

The script is penned by Jithu Madhavan, celebrated for his directorial ventures Aavesham and Romancham. While he wore both the writer and director hats in his previous films, this time he focuses solely on the screenplay. The movie marks the directorial debut of actor Sreejith Babu.

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The plot details are still under wraps, but here’s what we know: Sajin Gopu plays an eccentric character, while Anaswara Rajan...

What Did Riyaz Khan Say About Being Removed From Marco Movie? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Riyaz Khan, the muscleman villain of the Malayalam film industry, was featured in social media promotional clips for Marco alongside Unni Mukundan. His viral iconic catchphrase, ‘Adichu Keri Vaa,’ quickly propelled the promotional material to virality. However, when the film was released, audiences were surprised to find his character missing entirely from the movie.

Addressing the issue, Riyaz Khan recently opened up about the removal of his role during an interview with the Malayalam YouTube channel Can Channel Media. He revealed that his scenes included a major fight sequence directly with Unni Mukundan, but they were ultimately cut from the movie’s final version.

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Barroz Ott Release Date Update: When & Where To Watch Mohanlal’s Directorial Debut Online?...

Marco: Everything You Need to Know About Unni Mukundan Starrer Action Crime Thriller – Get Ready for the Adventure! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Have you ever imagined a heavily criticized movie turning into a franchise with a prequel exploring the life of one of its villains? Well, the Malayalam film industry has accomplished just that. Mikhael (2019) received mixed reviews and was considered only an average success, even with Nivin Pauly in the lead role. The story’s legacy continues with Marco, which reportedly includes seven intense fight sequences. The makers have marketed this film as a high-octane, action-packed thriller with a strong emphasis on violence as its primary appeal. Unni Mukundan and Siddique will reprise their roles from the original.

Despite emphasizing violence, the creators chose to tone down the teaser for theatrical screenings. However, they clarified that this edit applies only to the teaser; the actual film will retain its intense,...

Jawan is an upcoming Indian action thriller film directed by Atlee and starring Shahrukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and Yogi Babu. The film is scheduled to release on September 7, 2023. The film has generated a lot of hype and expectations among the fans and the audience. Here are some of the top reasons why you should wait for Jawan and why it has the potential to be a blockbuster.

1. Atlee Signature

Atlee is known for his extravagant high budget movies with strong emotional connection. His previous films with Thalapathy Vijay were very strong social films with commercial elements. He knows how to enhance the swag of a star and use him both as an actor and star. Jawan is his first Hindi film and his first collaboration with Shahrukh Khan, who is also the producer of the film. Atlee has promised that Jawan will be a different and unique film that...

Mani Ratnam’s Tamil-language epic “Ponniyin Selvan: 1” has scored a worldwide opening weekend of INR2 billion (24.5 million), according to numbers released by co-producers Madras Talkies.

In the process, the film has rewritten some records for Tamil-language cinema. The film released on Sept. 30 and collected 9.8 million on that day, making it the highest all-time opening day for a Tamil-language film.

In the U.S., the film opened in sixth position with 4.01 million, making it the highest opening for a Tamil-language film in the territory. It also had the highest per screen average of 8,036 among films in the top 10.

In Malaysia, where it earned MYR8.4 million (1.8 million), it had the highest three-day opening for an Indian film in the territory this year.

“Ponniyin Selvan: 1” also had a strong opening in the IMAX format across the U.S., U.K. India and Singapore.

Written by the late Kalki Krishnamurthy, “Ponniyin Selvan,...

The release of revered Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s hugely anticipated epic adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel “Ponniyin Selvan” is the realization of his childhood dream.

One of India’s most celebrated filmmakers whose films include “Nayakan,” “Bombay” and “Iruvar,” Ratnam read the novel when he was in high school and wanted to make it ever since. Post the tremendous critical and commercial success of “Nayakan” (1987), when that film’s lead Kamal Haasan wanted to make another film with Ratnam, the filmmaker considered “Ponniyin Selvan,” but the stars did not align at that time.

Ratnam’s last film, “Chekka Chivantha Vaanam” (2018), was co-produced by his Madras Talkies and Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions (“2.0”).

“After ‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam,’ it happened – when Lyca asked what I was planning to do next, I told them, not planning anything, but I would like to do ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and Subaskaran said yes – and that’s when it started,...

Mani Ratnam’s hugely anticipated epic “Ponniyin Selvan: I” will become the first Tamil-language film to release in the IMAX format.

IMAX Corporation and Lyca Productions have set a partnership to bring the film to IMAX screens in India and worldwide on Sept. 30. It will also release in non-imax screens on that date in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.

Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel, the film, set in the 10th century, revolves around the early life of Chola Prince Arunmozhi Varman who was latterly known as the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola and was the most powerful king in South India at the time. He is known for reinstating the Chola empire’s hegemony and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.

The film boasts a powerhouse cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi,...

KollywoodMany a time, forgettable films still remain in people's memory solely for Vadivelu's evergreen comedy.Megha KaveriPadithurai Pandi, Kirikaalan, Naai Sekar, Snake Babu. Behind these quirky names is one man, Vadivelu, who had taken Kollywood by storm when he was active. Though it has been a few years since he was seen in a memorable role in movies, his comedy tracks and one-liners continue to live on, years after the audience first watched the films on screen. The reason why Vadivelu is trending now is the hashtag #Pray_for_Neasamani which has been one of the top global trends since Wednesday night. The source for this strange hashtag was a Facebook post by a Civil Engineers page which had posted a picture of a hammer and asked the users what it was called in their regions. The reply to that post by a Vadivelu fan and the reaction to...

Tollywood'2.O' has collected over Rs 600 crores in its 12-day run at the theatres.Digital NativeThe Rajinikanth starrer 2.O released to packed houses on November 29 in three languages – Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. The film took a grand opening and is having a good run at the box office. According to the production house, 2.O has collected over Rs 600 crores in its 12-day run at the theatres. While the Tamil and Hindi versions are a smash hit, the Telugu version is yet to surpass the collections of the Ram Charan Teja starrer Rangasthalam which released earlier this year. According to trade reports, the film has collected Rs 94 crore in Andhra and Telangana states and in the Nizam area it collected Rs 28.75 crore. 2.O is yet to reach this figures, state sources in the trade. Written and directed by Shankar, the film stars Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson as the lead pair...

KollywoodDirected by Rathan Linga, the film also stars Archana Ravi in the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeActors Riyaz Khan and Uma Riyaz’s son Shariq Haasan shot to limelight with the Bigg Boss Tamil show recently. He is now all set to make his acting debut with the Tamil flick Uggram. Wielding the megaphone for this venture will be Rathan Linga, who had directed Attu earlier. The shooting of Uggram will begin on December 14 and the groundwork for it is already on. Plans are on to shoot Uggram in various locations in Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tirunelveli, Trichy, and Chennai, we hear. On Uggram, the director had told in an interview that was published on cinemaexpress.com, “I wanted to explore a diametrically opposite genre for my second film after living in Kasimedu for nearly five years for Attu. As such, Uggram will be a stylish blend of action and romance. The...

KollywoodThe film has given Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Shajohn a good debut as well.Digital NativeShankar's science-fiction extravaganza, 2.0, has set the cash registers on fire as it has grossed over Rs 500 crore worldwide as it completes its first week of run in cinemas. Produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under his banner Lyca Productions, 2.0 was made on a massive budget of Rs 543 crores. It is the most expensive film to be made in India till date. The film's high budget has resulted in it opening to packed houses worldwide on November 29 and in Kerala alone it was screened in 458 screens. In addition to having broken box-office records, 2.0 is doing exceptionally well at the theatres with good reviews as well. Written and directed by Shankar, the film stars Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson as the lead pair with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar playing the baddie. Those in the supporting roles include Sudhanshu Pandey, Adil Hussain,...

KollywoodPrior to the film's release, theatres in Chennai like Sathyam cinemas, Gk cinemas, and Rohini Silver Screens had equipped a few of their screens to give the audience "the complete experience."Digital NativeDigital NativeShankar directorial 2.0 released to packed houses on Thursday, November 29, worldwide. The film is a technical marvel like all of Shankar’s previous ventures but 2.0 is one step ahead of the others as the director had introduced a new sound format called 4D Srl. Wondering what it is? Well, Srl is the abbreviation for Shankar, Resul, Lyca! During the film's teaser launch, Shankar was quoted as saying, “When I created the story of 2.0, just like the 3D effect bringing out the best visuals, I wanted to get the best possible sound for my film. So we have created a new format called 4D Srl.” While exploring what 4D is, sources tell Tnm, "In the regular 3D sound technology...

KollywoodAlphonse revealed that he would see every film of director Shankar first day first show.Digital NativeDirector Alphonse Putheran of Neram and Premam fame revealed that he had the opportunity to meet the ace director Shankar recently and was happy about it. A self-professed fan of Shankar, Alphonse Putheran revealed that he would see every film of the director first day first show. He said when Shankar’s debut movie Gentleman hit the marquee, his father took him for the first day first show and since then he has been watching every one of his films on the first day. The only movie that he had missed out was I as he was busy with his own directorial venture, Alphonse Putheran said. Director Shankar’s magnum opus 2.O, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is all set for release on November 29th. It is easily one of the most anticipated...

KollywoodThe actor also tweeted a behind the scenes video of him preparing for his role.Digital NativeBehind the scenes video of Akshay Kumar putting on make up for his role in 2.0 is going viral online. From the video and the posters of the star released so far, it is evident that he will be seen in a different and all-new look. In a series of posts on Twitter, Akshay Kumar wrote, “My look in #2Point0 is nothing short of a technological wonder! Watch to know how it was brought to life.” He also pointed out that, “For an actor who never puts makeup, 2.0 was a different story altogether. To get this look right, I think I must’ve taken longer than the female lead #2Point0.” My look in #2Point0 is nothing short of a technological wonder! Watch to know how it was brought to life.@2Point0Movie @shankarshanmugh @DharmaMovies @LycaProductions #2Point0FromNov29 pic.

TollywoodMahesh Babu is set on having a film with big star value to be its first and feels that 2.0 would be the right option.Digital NativeMahesh Babu in association with Asian Cinemas will soon be inaugurating their multiplex in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. There were huge expectations that Amb Cinemas would be inaugurated on Diwali with Aamir Khan’s Thugs of Hindostan to be the first film to be screened there. Mahesh Babu had plans to invite Aamir Khan to inaugurate the multiplex as well. But things did not work out favourably as the star was busy with his movie promos. All eyes are now on when the multiplex would be inaugurated and what would be the first movie to be screened. According to reports, Rajinikanth’s magnum opus 2.O may be Amb Cinemas first film! Sources say that Mahesh Babu is set on having a film with big star value to...

EntertainmentThis time around, Bigg Boss season two has 16 participants with one surprise addition. Tnm StaffYoutube screengrabBigg Boss Tamil, the popular reality TV show that was all the rage last year, is back again with its most-awaited second season. The show first premiered on Vijay TV in June last year. The contestants in Season 2 were revealed one after the other on Sunday evening. While the show’s tagline last season was ‘Odavum mudiyadhu, oliyavum mudiythu’ (you can’t run, you can’t hide), this time it is ‘Nallavar yaar? Kettavar yaar?’ (who’s bad? who’s good?). The season is once again hosted by Kamal Haasan who recently made his foray into politics. While Bigg Boss Season One had 15 participants initially, the show took in four others mid-season. This time around, Bigg Boss season two has 16 participants with one surprise addition. Here’s the complete list of participants this year: 1.Actor Yashika Aanand of Iruttu Arayil Muruttu Kuthu fame 2.Stunt master/actor Ponambalam 3.Actor Mahath Raghavendra of Mangatha fame 4.Daniel Annie Pope of Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara fame 5.Rj Vaishnavi (granddaughter of prominent Tamil writer Saavi) 6.Actor Janani Iyer 7.Voice trainer Ananth Vaidyanathan 8.Singer Ramya Nsk 9.Actor-comedian Sendrayan 10.Actor Riythvika of Kabali fame 11.Actor Mumtaz 12.Rj-vj Bhalajie 13.Actor Mamathi Chari 14.Bhalajie’s wife Nithya 15.Shariq Hassan - son of actors Riyaz Khan and Uma Riyaz 16.Actor Aishwarya Dutta The rules of the reality show, that follows Big Brother format originally developed and aired in the Netherlands in 1999, is very simple. A small group of people are confined inside a house with no access to the outside world for 100 days. The housemates take turns to cook, do chores etc. while their interactions are closely monitored by surveillance cameras. The contestants are then eliminated from the house in stages based on their popularity rating. They are given tasks to gain access to certain privileges inside the house. Bigg Boss Tamil Season One gained a lot of attention when it aired last year with people taking sides, and forming campaigns for their favourites. Some of the popular contestants from last time include Julie, dance master/actor Gayathri, lyricist Snegan, actor Namitha, actor/model Harish, actor/model Raiza, etc. Actor Oviya is one notable example for having gained huge fandom after appearing on the show. She will be appearing as a guest this time around, for a few days. Raiza and Harish have gone to sign films deals post-show. Actor Aarav emerged victorious at the end of the first season, winning Rs 50 lakhs cash prize. Read: Tamil film industry boycotts Filmfare Awards as organisers refuse to pay ‘donation’...

Kollywood '2.0' is rumoured to have been postponed to Pongal 2019.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt’s been disappointment after disappointment for superstar Rajinikanth’s fans as the highly anticipated magnum opus Shankar’s 2.0, the sequel to Enthiran, has been postponed multiple times. The latest on the film is that Bollywood singer Kailash Kher has crooned a song in A.R.Rahman's music. Called the 'Bird' song for the Hindi version of the film, it has lyrics penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The singer took to his social networking page and posted a picture with composer Ar Rahman: "Recorded a beautiful bird song. Composed by one and only @arrahman for movie #robot2 #chennai #panchathan #musictemple in another super talented #singer #lyricist #amitabhbhattacharya Jadugaro Ka Adda." Recorded a beautiful bird song. Composed by one and only @arrahman for movie #robot2 #chennai #panchathan #musictemple in another super talented #singer #lyricist #amitabhbhattacharya Jadugaro Ka Adda A post shared by Kailash Kher (@kailashkher) on Jun 13, 2018 at 9:53pm Pdt The release of the magnum opus rumoured to be made on a lavish budget of Rs. 450 crore has been deferred multiple times owing to high VFX work. Going by the reports doing rounds, the Rajinikanth starrer 2.0 may not release this year and it could hit the screens for Pongal 2019. 2.0 has a bevy of stars including Akshay Kumar playing the baddie with Amy Jackson as the female lead. It also stars Sudhanshu Pandey, Adil Hussain, Kalabhavan Shajohn and Riyaz Khan. The film will mark the return of Rajinikanth as Dr Vaseegaran and Chitti. According to the industry grapevine, Akshay Kumar who will be seen as Dr. Richard, will have 12 different looks. He will have multiple shades in the film as an evil scientist. He will be dubbing in his own voice for the Hindi version but he will sound completely different for the Tamil and Telugu versions as a professional dubbing artiste will be engaged. The film’s audio was launched in a grand manner last year in Dubai. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth has commenced work on his next film with Karthik Subbaraj in Dehradun. Sun Pictures is bankrolling the project on a lavish budget. Anirudh Ravichander has been finalised to compose music for the film. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Relief for Trisha: Madras Hc dismisses income tax case against actor...

EntertainmentInitially, 2.0 was touted to hit the silver screens for Diwali last year and was later postponed to Republic Day this year. Digital NativeDigital NativeThere have been reports that the Rajinikanth starrer 2.0’s release date might be postponed to August and that his Kaala would hit the silver screens earlier than planned. However, the film’s hero, Rajinikanth said that there would be some clarity on the release dates of these films in a couple of days. The computer graphics work of the magnum opus 2.0 is consuming a lot of time and this is the reason behind the delay, we hear. Initially, 2.0 was touted to hit the silver screens for Diwali last year and was later postponed to Republic Day this year. Then came an announcement that the movie would make it to the theatres in April to cash in on the summer vacation season but it now looks like the release may be postponed, even further. With Rajinikanth making it clear that no decision regarding the film’s release has been made yet, fans need to wait for a couple of days more to get a clear picture. Speaking to the media, Rajinikanth said, “2.0 is scheduled to April 27 release as of now. But the CG work is taking time. The team is working really hard. We will know the release date in two to three days.” Directed by S Shankar, 2.0 is made on a huge budget amounting to about Rs. 450 crores by A Subashkaran under his banner Lyca Productions. Starring Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson as the lead pair, the film has Akshay Kumar, the Bollywood star, playing the villain. The star cast also includes Sudhanshu Pandey, Adil Hussain, Kalabhavan Shajohn and Riyaz Khan in the supporting cast. Oscar winning music composer Ar Rahman is composing the tunes for this movie with Nirav Shah cranking the camera and Anthony editing it. Made simultaneously in Tamil and Hindi, 2.0 will be released in various Indian and international languages, say sources.

Exclusive: Ten feature projects include drama about First World War camp for Muslim prisoners.

The writers on the inaugural Adapt to Film initiative in the UK are wrapping the five-month programme and pitched their projects to a group of invited industry experts such as producers and agents earlier this week in London.

The scheme, spearheaded by Broadway in Nottingham and run by script and talent development executives Anna Seifert-Speck and Caroline Cooper Charles, was designed for writers adapting source material for film. The scheme is supported by Creative Skillset’s Film Skills Fund, with BFI’s Film Forever National Lottery funds.

The ten writers and their projects are:

Raisah Ahmed presented Half-Moon Camp, which she is writing based on newspaper articles and original research about a prisoner of war camp in Germany that was home to Muslim prisoners in the First World War.

The Glasgow-based writer is also working on Meet Me By The Water, about a young...

Exclusive: Ten feature projects include drama about First World War camp for Muslim prisoners.

The writers on the inaugural Adapt to Film initiative in the UK are wrapping the five-month programme and pitched their projects to a group of invited industry experts such as producers and agents earlier this week in London.

The scheme, spearheaded by Broadway in Nottingham and run by script and talent development executives Anna Seifert-Speck and Caroline Cooper Charles, was designed for writers adapting source material for film. The scheme is supported by Creative Skillset’s Film Skills Fund, with BFI’s Film Forever National Lottery funds.

The ten writers and their projects are:

Raisah Ahmed presented Half-Moon Camp, which she is writing based on newspaper articles and original research about a prisoner of war camp in Germany that was home to Muslim prisoners in the First World War.

The Glasgow-based writer is also working on Meet Me By The Water, about a young...

Broadway’s inaugural initiative welcomes experienced writers to present their projects.

The writers on the inaugural Adapt to Film initiative in the UK are wrapping the five-month programme and pitched their projects to a group of invited industry experts such as producers and agents earlier this week in London.

The scheme, spearheaded by Broadway in Nottingham and run by script and talent development executives Anna Seifert-Speck and Caroline Cooper Charles, was designed for writers adapting source material for film. The scheme is supported by Creative Skillset’s Film Skills Fund, with BFI’s Film Forever National Lottery funds.

The ten writers and their projects are:

Raisah Ahmed presented Half-Moon Camp, which she is writing based on newspaper articles and original research about a prisoner of war camp in Germany that was home to Muslim prisoners in World War I. The Glasgow-based writer is also working on Meet Me By The Water, about a young...

Movie Review: "Yaarukku Theriyum"; Star Cast: Sanjana Singh, Jayaprakash, Riyaz Khan and Kalabhavan Mani; Director: Ganeshan Kamaraj; Rating: ** - partly engaging.

Along the lines of Hollywood movies such as "Nine Dead" and "Saw", "Yaarukku Theriyum", a crime-thriller, would've definitely created an impact only if the director had opted for a familiar and experienced star cast. Despite an engaging plot, the film struggles to keep you hooked and eventually graduates as one sans any thrills.

One fine evening, Shakti finds himself locked inside a factory along with two other.

Timergarah, Pakistan — Hundreds of protesters demonstrating against an anti-Islam film torched a press club and a government building in northwest Pakistan on Monday, sparking clashes with police that left at least one person dead. Rioting demonstrators battled with police outside a U.S. military base in Afghanistan and the U.S. Embassy in Indonesia.

In Lebanon, the Shiite militant group Hezbollah planned a large protest in Beirut on Monday, after its leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah said in a televised speech that the U.S. must be held accountable for the film and protesters should also demand Arab governments pressure Washington to put a stop to it.

Monday's unrest marked, at least for the moment, a shift to Asia in the week-long violence sparked by the film. Arab countries saw a third day of relative calm after multiple attacks on U.S. diplomatic posts, including one that killed the U.S.

Film: ‘Yathumagi’; Cast: Sachin, Sunaina, Azhagan Thamizhmani, Riyaz Khan; Director: Balakumar; Music Director: James Vasanthan; Rating: * and 1/2

A lingering, soft romantic story has been told in a lacklustre manner in ‘Yathumagi’, robbing it of the beautiful feeling that usually stays with viewers after watching a movie of this genre.

In the film, Sachin plays an advertisement photographer who belongs to a rich family. But his problem is that.