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It is hard to nail the aesthetics of the coming-of-age, a category that holds up the struggles of the youth. Anjali Menon hits hammer just right with Bangalore Days. With a cult following that only seems to get bigger, the film caters to factors such as unbridled freedom vs. measured responsibility, the traditional and the modern and how the younger generation brings all of that together.

The gift that keeps on giving: Bangalore Days

For a film to retain the same level of popularity, an engaging storyline with relatable characters goes a long way. The characters, so ordinary yet extraordinary, ground the setting in a tangible reality, making it feel like a place you could call home.

Bangalore Days records some unforgettable main characters portrayed by equally talented actors; Dulquer Salmaan as the adventurous and confident Arjun, Nazriya Nazim as the bold and spirited Divya, and, Nivin Pauly as the old school Krishnan “Kuttan” P.

Ravi Teja will lead in the Telugu remake of Aavesham (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Fahadh Faasil’s film Aavesham, released earlier this year, has gained significant praise from critics and audiences. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the movie performed well at the box office. According to recent reports, Aavesham is set to be remade in Telugu, and Ravi Teja, a well-known actor, has been selected to play the leading role.

As reported by Filmibeat, Ravi Teja will take on the lead role initially played by Fahadh Faasil. Fans are eager to see how the Mass Maharaja will bring his touch to the character in this highly anticipated remake.

Aavesham, which translates to “excitement,” was released in April 2024. It was produced by Fahadh Faasil, his wife Nazriya Nazim, and Anwar Rasheed. The film tells the story of three teenagers living in Bangalore and their unexpected connection with a local gangster named Ranga. After its theatrical release,...

Fahadh Faasil is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed actors in India. He is known for his versatile performances and his willingness to take on challenging roles. His upcoming film, Aavesham, is one of the most anticipated films of the year.

Aavesham is a spin-off of Jithu Madavan’s previous film, Romancham. It is based on the character played by Chemban Vinod in Romancham. The film will be directed by Jithu Madhavan and produced by Anwar Rasheed and Nazriya. The film also stars Mansoor Ali Khan, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sajin Gopu, Pranav Raj, Mithun J S, and Pooja Mohanraj.

Aavesham is a thriller film that tells the story of a college dominated by seniors who bully the juniors. The juniors bring in a goonda to fight the seniors. The film is expected to be a laugh-out-loud comedy with some thrilling moments.

Aavesham is scheduled for release on April 11, 2024, which is Vishu and Eid.

Fans of Malayalam cinema are in for a treat as the director of the hit comedy-drama Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela, Althaf Salim, is teaming up with two of the most talented and popular actors in the industry, Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan, for his next project. The film, titled Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira which is said to be a romantic thriller, is expected to hit the screens on July 24, 2024.

The film marks the second collaboration between Althaf Salim and Kalyani Priyadarshan, who made her Malayalam debut with his 2020 film Varane Avashyamund. The actress, who is the daughter of veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan and actress Lissy, has been making waves in the South Indian film industry with her performances in films like Hello1, Chitralahari2, Hero3, and Maanaadu4. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South and the Siima Award for Best Female Debut – Malayalam for her role in Hello5.

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Production No. 10 is the fourth and final announcement from Weekend Blockbusters as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. The film will be directed by Anwar Rasheed, one of the most acclaimed and versatile directors in Malayalam cinema. The film’s cast, genre and plot are yet to be revealed by the makers.

Anwar Rasheed is an Indian film director and producer who works in Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2005 with Rajamanikyam, a masala film starring Mammootty. He continued to do successful action-comedy films, such as Chotta Mumbai (2007) and Annan Thambi (2008). His directorial drama Ustad Hotel (2012) won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He has also produced commercially successful films like Bangalore Days and Premam under the banner Anwar Rasheed Entertainments

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His latest movie as a director was Trance (2020), starring Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya Nazim, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Dileesh Pothan. The film...

Rahul Sadasivan, the director of the critically acclaimed horror film Bhoothakaalam, is back with another horror drama with folklore elements. The film, which is yet to be titled, will star Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the lead role. The shooting of the film has started today at the historic Varikkassery Mana, a traditional aristocratic Namboothiri family house in Palakkad district.

Varikkassery Mana is a popular shooting location for Malayalam films and has been featured in several blockbusters such as Devasuram, Aaraam Thampuran, Rappakal, and Anandabhadram. The mana is known for its Kerala architectural style, intricate wood carvings, and a family temple complex. The film crew has obtained permission from the owners of the property to shoot there for a month.

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Mammootty, who is currently busy with the post-production work of his action thriller Bheeshma Parvam, will join the team by the end of August or early September. The actor...

Fahadh Faasil, the versatile actor of Malayalam cinema, is all set to entertain the audience with his next film Aavesham / Avesam, which is directed by Jithu Madhavan, who made his debut with the hit horror-comedy Romancham. The film is produced by Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya Nazim and Anwar Rasheed under their respective banners.

Aavesham / Avesam is said to be a campus action-entertainer, in which Fahadh Faasil plays a goon-for-hire, who is brought to a college by some students to solve their problems. The actor’s look from the film, sporting a thick moustache and jewellery, dressed in all-white attire, has already created a lot of curiosity among the fans.

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The film also features Mansoor Ali Khan and Ashish Vidyarthi in pivotal roles. The music is composed by Sushin Shyam, who also worked in Romancham. The film was shot extensively in Bengaluru and wrapped up its major portions earlier this month.

Fahadh Faasil is one of the most versatile and acclaimed actors in Malayalam cinema, who has also appeared in a few Tamil and Telugu films. He has won several awards, including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South. He is known for his diverse and challenging roles, often portraying complex and flawed characters. He has also produced some of his own films under his banner Fahadh Faasil and Friends Pvt Ltd. His latest film, Maamannan, is a Tamil political thriller directed by Vetrimaaran and co-starring Vijay Sethupathi, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Andrea Jeremiah. The film has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, and is currently streaming on Netflix. In this article, we rank the top 15 Fahadh Faasil movies of all time, after Maamannan.

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Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, Oru Indian Pranayakadha is a romantic comedy that...

CinemaFrom heartwarming dramas to captivating romances, experience the best of Dulquer Salmaan's filmography.Screenshot from Sita RamamApart from acting in romantic comedies, actor Dulquer Salmaan over the years has evolved as an actor with his ability to perform a wide range of characters. From heartwarming dramas to romantic comedies, Dulquer's ability to bring depth and charisma to his characters shines through. The actor surprised everybody by choosing to act in an intense film like Kammattipaadam (2016). Besides being a bonafide star, the filmography of the actor shows that he has been willing to experiment with even characters having a negative shade. Dulquer will be soon seen in the period gangster film King of Kotha. The film is set to hit theaters in August as an Onam release. So, it is the perfect time to delve into his filmography and revisit his must-watch movies. Here is a list of must-watch Dulquer...

MollywoodAs one of those rare actors in Malayalam cinema who has effectively managed to make the transition from comedy to character roles, it is startling that Suraj seems to have suddenly reached stagnation in his career.There is a stillness about Roy that’s almost disquieting. A loner who had to be wooed by his current wife into marriage, Roy doesn’t really subscribe to the stereotypical notions of masculinity. In an earlier scene in the psychological thriller Roy, directed by Sunil Ibrahim, he scrubs the kitchen clean, calmly waits until midnight for his wife to come back from the office, and whips up a cup of coffee for her. He has a strange condition — he isn’t able to differentiate between his reality and dreams anymore, and some future events seem to be manifesting in his dreams. This is also strangely the pattern of roles Suraj Venjaramoodu has been...

MollywoodMammootty's flair for dialects was noticed even in one of his earliest films, Padmarajan's Koodevidey.Mammootty in a still from Pranchiyettan and the Saint | FacebookIn the Anwar Rasheed directed Rajamanickyam, Mammootty plays Bellari Raja—an unschooled buffalo seller who spouts chaste Thiruvananthapuram slang. He renders it with a loud comical drawl and it is considered an image breaker for someone who is often lampooned for his inability to pull off comedy. So, it is ironic and momentous that he creates an epic emotional act in the middle of that hilarious mayhem. In that scene, where he reveals his identity to his mother, Mammootty brings forth the intensity and pathos he is known for, within the parameters of a local dialect. And no, he doesn’t go off the mark even for a nanosecond. He intones it with the same microscopic detailing he displayed while rendering that loud “Thirontharam” slang. Many...

AwardsThe ninth edition of the Siima Awards ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad, and will include nominations for both 2019 and 2020. Tnm Staffhttps://siima.in/The nominees for the South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) 2019 and 2020 have been announced under various categories for all four south Indian languages— Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The ninth edition of this award ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad. The 2020 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic, and the awards for 2019 and 2020 will be held in September. Under the category of Best Film for 2019, Ajith and Nayanathara’s Viswasam, Mammootty’s Peranbu, Dhanush and Manju Warrier starrer Asuran, Karthi’s Kaithi and Sivakarthikeyan’s Namma Veettu Pillai are the nominees. In Telugu, Mahesh Babu’s Maharshi, Nani’s sports drama Jersey, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni’s Majili, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and F2, which featured an ensemble cast of actors.

FilmThe actor, who started as a child actor, has become one of the most popular performers in Malayalam and Tamil cinema.Tnm StaffNazriya came to the film industry as a child actor in television shows and movies, but now has become one of the leading women actors of Malayalam and Tamil cinema. Let’s take a look at six of her popular films, which are available online with English subtitles. Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (available on Disney+Hotstar): Released six and a half years ago, this is still one of the most cherished performances of Nazriya, all of the film centered on her character Pooja Mathew. Nazriya appeared to comfortably fit into the shoes of a tomboy humming a song out of tune, making life plans at the drop of a hat and then erasing them, until she falls in love with a man in her town, played by Nivin Pauly.

Fahadh Faasil has carved his own niche in the Indian cinema. While primarily working in Malayalam-language films, he has become so prominent with the grounded performances, that he has an ardent fanbase, not witnessing a larger-than-life figure but to get a deeply humane experience. Anwar Rasheed’s ‘Trance’ largely depends on Fahadh’s bravura performance. It is rare to find a performance so arresting that it becomes the pulse of the film, almost making the actor seem like the auteur and the driving force behind it. This particular performance is not his finest and that speaks for itself.

In “Trance”, he plays the character of Viju Prasad – a motivational speaker based in Kanyakumari. Rather he can be better defined as a fraudulent salesman trying to make ends meet on the promise of selling hope to his customers. But he is not without his share of problems. With...

MollywoodThe films could be remakes of older films or bear absolutely no connection to its predecessor.Tnm StaffPoster of Mamankam (1979)/ Courtesy - m3db.com and Mamangam (2019)Just as the recent Malayalam film Nayattu was about to release, a Google search of the title threw up another 1980 film by the same name. Starring Jayan, it had released 11 days after the actor’s death as a result of a daredevil stunt in another film. Both the Nayattus tell police stories but have no other similarities. It’s not the first time that the title of an earlier film was reused years later for a film with absolutely no connection to its predecessor. Critic B Vijayakumar writes on Malayalam Music and Movie Encyclopaedia that Sthree (1970) was perhaps the first such film to have a repeated title. Another film called Sthree had released 20 years earlier (in 1950), as an adaptation of a play by the same name.

InterviewIn an interview with Tnm, debut director Tharun Moorthy talks about the process that went into the making of the film that is getting a lot of appreciation.CrisDhanya and Vinayakan in 'Operation Java'This must be the umpteenth time that the middle-aged couple are visiting the cyber cell in Ernakulam. They look so resigned that you’re taken by surprise when the man has an outburst at the Deputy Superintendent’s office. The woman, shocked and hurt beyond repair, does not utter a word. The men talk it out, and you side with the enraged husband. The couple, who are from a lower middleclass background, have been complaining about a ‘viral’ porn video that used a morphed image of the wife. One insensitive officer insinuates that it might indeed be the wife. This is what finally makes the man lose it, stand up and raise his voice. He doesn’t...

CinemaA look at performances from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada cinema that left us impressed. Sowmya Rajendran2020 was a dismal year for film industries as theatres remained closed for months. Consequently, many films released directly on Over-the-Top platforms. Actors, directors and producers also capitalised on the audience opening up to the relatively new medium and made content exclusively for the Ott market. Even though many of the big south Indian releases scheduled for this year were postponed, there were several notable films which were released. Perhaps these wouldn't have received the same attention if they'd gone to theatres first, considering the competition. In all the films which came out this year — in theatres and Ott — several actors made their mark. Here's a look at such performances from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada cinema that left us impressed, irrespective of whether the films worked overall or not. The list is in the order of the release.

The actor who started as a child actor later became one of the most popular performers in Malayalam and Tamil cinema.Tnm StaffNazriya, the little girl who came to showbiz with television shows and later became a child actor in movies, is now one of the leading women actors of Malayalam and Tamil cinema. On Sunday, as she celebrates her birthday, let’s take a look at six of her popular films, available online with English subtitles. Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (available on Disney+Hotstar): Released six and a half years ago, this is still one of the most cherished performances of Nazriya, all of the film centered on her character Pooja Mathew. Nazriya appeared to comfortably fit into the shoes of a tomboy humming a song out of tune, making life plans at the drop of a hat and then erasing them, until she falls in love with a man in her town,...

Film festivalThe Kannada ‘Pinki Elli’ is another movie from the south that will be screened at the nine-day film gala.Digital NativeDigital NativeThis year, the International Film Festival of India, Goa (Iffi) will be held from January 16 to 24. The 51st Iffi was previously scheduled to take place from November 20-28. However, it got postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, 20 non-feature and 23 feature films will be screened as part of the Indian Panorama section at the nine-day film gala. On Saturday, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar tweeted: “Happy to announce the selection of 23 feature and 20 non-feature films in Indian Panorama of 51st Iffi.” Saand Ki Aankh, directed by Tushar Hiranandani and featuring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, will be the opening movie for the Panorama section at the festival, which will also see the screening of Dhanush-Vetrimaaran’s Asuran, Fahadh Faasil starrer Trance, a Kannada film titled...

MOLLYWOODThe film, directed by Sajimon Prabhakaran and scripted by Mahesh Narayanan, is slated to be released in January or February next year. Digital NativeDigital NativeFahadh Faasil’s upcoming film Malayakunju, directed by Sajimon Prabhakaran and scripted by Mahesh Narayanan, is slated to be released in late January or early February next year. The makers recently released the first look poster of the film, which has gone viral on social media. Speaking about the making of Malayakunju, director Sajimon Prabhakaran said in an interview that the story is “completely unique”, and that the entire film will be shot in Kerala. While he stated that no details about the project can be revealed at the moment, he pointed out that 'Malayankunju' is not Fahadh Faasil’s character’s name in the film. The team is in the process of finalizing the star cast for Malayankunju and will be revealing it soon, we hear.

Film commentaryThese three recent south Indian releases, belonging to different genres, engage with ideas on faith and religious values. Sowmya RajendranNetflix series A Suitable Boy recently ran into trouble for showing a Muslim man and a Hindu woman kissing in a temple. Apart from the expected outrage on social media from right wing handles, an Fir was also filed against officials of the Over the Top (Ott) platform. The representation of religion on screen has periodically run into controversy with religious groups and the government, as in the case of films like Mani Ratnam's Bombay, Rahul Dholakia's Parzania, Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam, Rajkumar Hirani's Pk or more recently Raju Murugan's Gypsy. In the current political climate, such outrage and censorship have become the norm, with a communal angle given to characters, scenes and subjects even if the film ostensibly does not deal with religion or communalism. In such a scenario,...

MollywoodAd filmmaker Prem Sreekumar will make his directorial debut with this film, which is touted to be a complete family entertainer.Digital NativeDigital NativeAd filmmaker Prem Sreekumar is all set to make his directorial debut with the feature film American Junction. He has roped in Soubin Shahir to play the lead role in the film, which is touted to be a complete family entertainer. Sibi Kaippan will be making his debut as a writer with American Junction and Shyju Unni is bankrolling the project under the banner The Movie Club. Soubin’s last film release was Halal Love Story, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 15. The film’s release was postponed a couple of times due to various reasons and it eventually had an Ott release. Director Zakaria Muhammed roped in Joju George, Indrajith Sukumaran, Grace Antony and Sharaffuddeen to play the main leads in this flick. The...

MollywoodThe actor couple’s last film to release on the big screen was ‘Trance’ while they also recently produced the Amazon Prime release ‘C U Soon’.Digital NativeA picture of actor couple Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim has been shared online and won more than five lakh ‘likes’ on Instagram within a day. Nazriya, who is active on Instagram, posted the picture in which she is wearing a maroon outfit and Fahadh is in a grey t-shirt. On the work front, Fahadh Faasil has a number of films needing his attention. Recently, it was announced that his new film is titled Joji. The story of this film is inspired by the masterpiece Macbeth penned by the legendary William Shakespeare. Dileesh Pothan will be directing the film while Syam Pushkaran is writing the script, the same team that successfully made another Fahadh starrer Maheshinte Prathikaram. Fahadh’s film Malik, which was...

MollywoodThe film was earlier supposed to be penned by Rafi.Digital NativeDigital NativeAround late last year reports emerged that Fahadh Faasil will be playing the lead role along with Joju George in a film to be directed by debutant Sajimon. It was also reported that Rafi would pen the script for this film. It was to have gone on the floors early this year but had to be postponed due to the pandemic. Now, we hear that Sajimon, who had worked as an associate to directors Mahesh Narayanan, Vk Prakash and Venu, is gearing up to get this film on the floors early next year but there is a change in crew. Instead of Rafi, the script will be penned by noted editor-turned-director Mahesh Narayanan. Incidentally, Mahesh Narayanan’s directorial debut was with the Fahadh starrer Take Off. Also starring Parvathy, Kunchacko Boban and Divyaprabha, Take Off was not only...

MollywoodThe poster shows Arjun, Chemban Vinod and Sabareesh sharing a light moment during a break from work.Digital NativeIt is a trend these days for filmmakers to release a poster or first look of a film to commemorate the hero’s birthday. Recently, actor Arjun Ashokan celebrated his birthday and his fans got the treat that they had been waiting for. While the makers of Super Sharanya released the poster of the film featuring Arjun, the poster of his other upcoming film Member Rameshan 9th Ward also garnered the attention of his fans. The poster shows Arjun, Chemban Vinod and Sabareesh sharing a light moment during a break from work. The title seems to indicate that Arjun may be playing the title role, which means he could be seen as a panchayat member. Member Rameshan 9th Ward is written and directed by debutant Anto Jose Pereira and Aby Treesa Paul.

MollywoodMidhun Manuel Thomas will write the script and Arjun Das of ‘Kaithi’ fame will play the male lead.Digital NativeArjun DasNoted Malayalam filmmaker Anwar Rasheed’s last film to release at the theatres was Trance earlier this year. Following the critical success of this psychological drama, Anwar Rasheed is keen on directing a Tamil film. It has been confirmed that he has roped in Arjun Das of Kaithi fame to play the lead role. Midhun Manuel Thomas will be penning the screenplay for this venture. Confirming the news, Midhun wrote on his social media page that it is official he is penning the screenplay for Anwar Rasheed’s upcoming Tamil directorial debut and that Arjun Das has been signed up to play the main lead. His message reads, “Yup, it’s official. I am writing the screenplay for the first Tamil film that Anwar Rasheed is directing. Arjun Das is the hero!

Film FestivalThe other Indian movies that are slated to be screened at the Toronto Film Festival include Bollywood movie 'Super 30' and short film 'Padmavyuha'.Tnm StaffTwitter The International Indian Film Festival Toronto (Iifft) this year will screen six Indian films, including a short film, a documentary film and four feature films. Of the four feature-length films, three are south Indian movies. Telugu sports drama Jersey, Malayalam psychological drama Trance, Tamil action-thriller Kaithi and Hindu biographical drama Super 30 are the feature films. The film festival is set to begin from August 11 and will continue till August 15. Gowtham Tinnanuri directorial, Jersey, stars actors Nani and Shraddha Srinath in the lead roles. The news was shared officially by Sithara Entertainments on Twitter. “We are really proud to inform that Jersey got officially selected to be screened at the prestigious International Indian Toronto Film Festival, 2020,” the team tweeted. We are...

MollywoodThe film has been released on Amazon Prime and is doing well among the netizens.Digital NativeHere is interesting information about Trance. Those who have watched the film must be aware that the climax portion was set in a red light area in Amsterdam. However, it has now been revealed that the team did not shoot those scenes in the real location but had sets erected in Kochi. Reports are that the filmmakers were keen on shooting the portions there and had applied for permission but it was later denied. Following this, the sets were erected in Kochi. Trance was one of the biggest hits in the Malayalam film industry this year and Fahadh Faasil’s performance in it was lauded by the critics. The film was released on the Ott platform Amazon Prime and is doing well among the netizens. Trance, scripted by Vadakkan Vincent was produced and directed by Anwar Rasheed.

MollywoodPC Sreeram is currently associated with the Telugu film 'Rang De' for which he is cranking the camera.Digital NativeDigital NativeAcclaimed filmmaker and cinematographer PC Sreeram has praised Fahadh Faasil’s performance in Trance. After watching the film, he wrote, “#Trancemovie @Fahadhfaasil performance keeps You in a trance throughout the film. Its a delight watching him perform. Every aspect of film keeps u in trance.” #Trancemovie @Fahadhfaasil performance keeps You in a trance throghtout the film. Its a delight watching him perform. Every aspect of film keeps u in trance. — pcsreeramISC (@pcsreeram) April 9, 2020 Trance has been scripted by Vadakkan Vincent. Anwar Rasheed, besides directing the film, is also bankrolling it under his banner Anwar Rasheed Entertainments. The film stars Fahadh Faasil in the lead role with Nazriya, Vinayakan, Soubin Shahir, Chemban Vinod, Sreenath Bhasi and Alphonse Puthran also included in the star cast. The lockdown has undoubtedly forced...

MollywoodK V Anand took to his Twitter recently to shower accolades on Fahadh's performance. Digital NativeDigital NativeVeteran cinematographer and filmmaker Kv Anand showered praise on Fahadh Faasil’s performance in the Malayalam film Trance. He took to his twitter recently to shower accolades on Fahadh's performance. He tweeted saying, "Watched #Trance Outstanding performance by #fahadhfaasil -Title card to the End, Perfect Creative amalgamation of cinematography, editing & sound #AnwarRasheed #AmalNeerad @resulp . Stylish @menongautham @PrimeVideoIN #StayHomeSaveLives" Watched #Trance Outstanding performance by #fahadhfaasil -Title card to the End, Perfect Creative amalgamation of cinematography, editing & sound #AnwarRasheed #AmalNeerad @resulp . Stylish @menongautham @PrimeVideoIN #StayHomeSaveLives — anand k v (@anavenkat) April 7, 2020 Trance, scripted by Vadakkan Vincent, was produced and directed by Anwar Rasheed. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim in the lead role which brings together real-life couple Fahadh and Nazriya on the big screen after five years. It also starred popular Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon,...

MollywoodThe two movies that caught the attention of Prathap were Fahadh’s 'Trance' and Suraj’s 'Android Kunjappan'.Digital NativeDigital NativeVeteran actor and filmmaker Prathap Pothen took to his Facebook page recently to shower accolades on two Malayalam film actors – Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu. Both these actors have a good track record with their respective films doing well at the box office consistently. The two movies that caught the attention of Prathap were Fahadh’s Trance and Suraj’s Android Kunjappan. On getting to see both these films back to back, Prathap wrote, “Yesterday I saw two Malayalam films back to back the first was .. ….#Trance was indeed a trance like experience for me….its a well made film well staged and directed by #Anwar_rasheed ….the photography and the editing is top class but what got me by my …pardon the French …balls …was the high...

MollywoodThe two movies that caught the attention of Prathap were Fahadh’s 'Trance' and Suraj’s 'Android Kunjappan'.Digital NativeDigital NativeVeteran actor and filmmaker Prathap Pothen took to his Facebook page recently to shower accolades on two Malayalam film actors – Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu. Both these actors have a good track record with their respective films doing well at the box office consistently. The two movies that caught the attention of Prathap were Fahadh’s Trance and Suraj’s Android Kunjappan. On getting to see both these films back to back, Prathap wrote, “Yesterday I saw two Malayalam films back to back the first was .. ….#Trance was indeed a trance like experience for me….its a well made film well staged and directed by #Anwar_rasheed ….the photography and the editing is top class but what got me by my …pardon the French …balls …was the high...

TollywoodThe film released on February 28 this year and is produced by Nani.Tnm StaffTelugu thriller Hit: The First Case, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, is now available for streaming online on Amazon Prime. The film starring Vishwak Sen of Falaknuma Das fame, Ruhani Sharma and Murali Sharma released on February 28 this year and opened on the streaming platform a little over a month later. This film has been jointly produced by actor Nani and stylist Prashanti Tipirneni under the Wall poster Cinema banner. The gripping thriller features a young cop with anger management issues, pyrophobia and frequent panic attacks. While he’s dealing with his own trauma, he is also on the look out for a missing woman. This film marked Sailesh’s directorial debut and was well-received upon release for its gripping narrative. Actor Vishwak Sen, who plays a cop named Vikram Rudraraju in this film, is working on a film titled Paagal next,...

MollywoodThis was one of the most anticipated films of 2020.Tnm StaffThe Fahadh Faasil-Nazriya starrer Trance which released in Kerala in February is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The film, directed by Anwar Rasheed, was one of the most anticipated releases of 2020.  The film is about a motivational speaker who becomes a conman pastor in an organisation that is out to fool the masses by using religion as a drug. There are several well-known actors in the cast, apart from Fahadh and Nazriya. These include Soubin, Chemban Vinod Jose, Dileesh Pothan, Vinayakan, Srinda Arhaan and others. Director Gautham Menon also plays an important role in the film. Dileesh Pothan, also a director, is known for his excellent work with Fahadh. Their two films together - Maheshinte Prathikaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum - are highly acclaimed. While the first saw Fahadh playing the role of a man who takes on an absurd challenge,...

MollywoodVinayakan plays the lead role in the film, written and directed by debutant Tharun Moorthy.Digital NativeThe first look poster of the Malayalam movie Operation Java was unveiled a few months ago. There are speculations that it will be a cop flick and the tagline ‘Stories of Unsung Heroes’ appears to fit the bill. Operation Java is written and directed by debutant Tharun Moorthy and has an impressive cast with Vinayakan, Balu Varghese, Irshad, Binu Pappu, Sudhi Koppa, Deepak Vijayan, Lukman, P Balachandran, Dhanya Ananya, Mamitha Baiju and Prashanth Alexander playing pivotal roles. Faiz Siddik is cranking the camera for this flick with Nishadh Yusuf handling the edits and Jakes Bejoy composing the tunes. Sound designers Vishnu Govind and Sree Sankar (Sound Factory), costume designer Manjusha Radhakrishnan and art director Dhundhu Renjeev Radha are the rest of the technical crew associated with the film. The shooting of this film has...

ReviewAnwar Rasheed’s filmmaking keeps you engaged in the first half during which a captivating story unfolds but the last half is not as impressive.CrisThe mirror is where it all happens for Viju Prasad. A few words, a few movements of his hands, and Viju walks away more confident, with a certain purpose. He follows it through all the changes that come in his life, including a whole new identity as Joshua Carlton. Fahadh Faasil, the actor who can convey much through every small gesture, easily transforms into both these characters in Trance, directed by Anwar Rasheed. Even as the film addresses a few grave realities, it has a certain hypnotic charm to it – the way Fahadh’s character is written, the way the lighting is used, the music shifts, and the pills that keep pouring out of mini bottles. Even the title track has psychedelic visuals and music.

MollywoodThe stellar cast has raised the anticipation among fans very high. Tnm StaffThe trailer for Anwar Rasheed's highly anticipated film Trance dropped on Tuesday, two days before the film's release in Kerala. Starring Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya in lead roles, the promos for Trance so far have stepped up the intrigue quite a bit. Taking off from the teaser, which gave us a glimpse of Fahadh as a motivational speaker, the trailer shows him as some kind of a guru who leads a lavish lifestyle. Inspired by Osho perhaps? The visuals are stunning and we see more characters from the film, including Soubin, who's interviewing him, and Dileesh Pothan. Nazriya also makes an appearance in the trailer, looking full of swag and in perfect sync with her role. Gautham Menon, Vinayakan, Sreenath Bhasi and Chemban Vinod are also part of the cast. The stellar cast has raised the anticipation among fans very high.

Mollywood The film had earlier been sent for Cbfc certification but the Regional Censor Board advocated chopping down footage for 17 minutes. Digital NativeTrance, the upcoming Malayalam movie, stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya and it was supposed to open in cinemas on February 14 as a Valentine's Day special release. However, it has now been pushed to February 20. The film was sent for Cbfc certification but the Regional Censor Board advocated chopping down footage for 17 minutes. However, director Anwar Rasheed and his team did not agree. Following this, it was decided to send the film to the Revising Committee in Mumbai. The Revising Committee has now awarded the film U/A and it will be released without a single cut.         View this post on Instagram                   @anwar_rasheedofficial "Trance certified clean UA without a single cut by the Revising Committee. See you all on the 20th feb 2020" Fahadh Faasil A post shared by...

Mollywood The film had earlier been sent for Cbfc certification but the Regional Censor Board advocated chopping down footage for 17 minutes. Digital NativeTrance, the upcoming Malayalam movie, stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya and it was supposed to open in cinemas on February 14 as a Valentine's Day special release. However, it has now been pushed to February 20. The film was sent for Cbfc certification but the Regional Censor Board advocated chopping down footage for 17 minutes. However, director Anwar Rasheed and his team did not agree. Following this, it was decided to send the film to the Revising Committee in Mumbai. The Revising Committee has now awarded the film U/A and it will be released without a single cut.         View this post on Instagram                   @anwar_rasheedofficial "Trance certified clean UA without a single cut by the Revising Committee. See you all on the 20th feb 2020" Fahadh Faasil A post shared by...

MollywoodThe Fahadh-Nazriya starrer has been sent to a revising committee in Mumbai after the regional censor board advocated cutting down 17 minutes of the film.Digital NativeThe makers of the upcoming Malayalam film Trance had announced that it would hit the marquee on February 14. However, it now appears that the film’s release may be postponed. Reports are that Trance was sent for censor certification but the Regional Censor Board had advocated chopping down a 17-minute footage, which was not accepted to the film’s director Anwar Rasheed. It was then decided to send the film to the Revising Committee in Mumbai. The Revising Committee is making its decision on Tuesday, February 11. It may be noted here that the film’s release was postponed multiple times before. Trance was initially scheduled to release on March 22 last year. Later it was said that the film would release during Eid in June 2019 but...

MollywoodThe film will bring back on screen, Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya, six years after their last film together, 'Bangalore Days'.Digital NativeThe Fahadh Faasil starrer Trance is all set to hit the marquee on Valentine’s Day, February 14 this year. The film has been in the making for a long time now and the wait is coming to an end. Speaking about how the project materialised, the director and producer of Trance Anwar Rasheed has told in an interview to The Hindu, “This is the début film of our scenarist, Vincent Vadakkan, an ad-man… when he came up with the story of Trance, I was not in a position to commit myself to the film because of the huge production cost involved… It so happened that Fahadh heard the story from Vincent and he asked me to rethink about it… I was confident about producing it and that’s how the project started rolling.

Mollywood The 3 minute 11 second song sets up the premise of the film and it looks fun!Tnm StaffThe much awaited song from Anwar Rasheed’s new film Trance featuring Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya released on Tuesday. Titled ‘Noolu poya nooru pattangal’ (100 kites without threads), the 3 minute 11 second video promises laughs with Fahadh bringing back his A game as the middle class hero. The song introduces Fahadh as Viju Prasad, a motivational speaker, anxious to make it big by turning ‘losers’ into ‘winners’. Fahadh pulls off the quirky role (in the song) as we see him stand on a plastic chair and roar ‘I am a champion’ while a bunch of his senior citizen students thump their chests and echo him. The song promises a surprise in the end with a suited-Nazriya and cleaned up Fahadh walking in slow motion. The film brings together the real-life couple on the big screen after six years.

MollywoodThe film with Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim in the lead will release in theatres on February 14 as a Valentine Day’s special.Digital NativeUnveiling the cast of the upcoming Fahadh Faasil starrer Trance, the makers have released a star-studded poster from the movie. It features Fahadh Faasil, popular Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon, Chemban Vinod, Nazriya Nazim, Soubin Shahir, Vinayakan, Dileesh Pothan, Sreenath Bhasi, and Jinu Joseph. Trance, directed by Anwar Rasheed, will open in cinemas on February 14 as a Valentine's Day special release. The film has been in the making for nearly two years now. The makers are releasing the first song 'Raat' as a single on January 24, composed by Jackson Vijayan and sung by Sneha Khanwalkar and Neha Nair. The song is penned by Vinayak Sasikumar and Kamal Karthik. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya in the lead, bringing together the real-life couple on...

MollywoodThe film will bring back real life couple Nazriya and Fahadh on screen after a gap of six years.Digital NativeActor Soubin Shahir has rendered an intro song for Fahadh Faasil starrer Trance. The song is composed by actor Vinayakan who also plays a role in the film. The song is written by Vinayak Sasikumar. Soubin is doing playback singing for a feature film for the first time in his career. The rest of the music of the film is composed by Jackson Vijayam brother of musician Rex Vijayan. It was recently announced that Trance, which has been in the making for quite some time now, would release on February 14. The film is scripted by Vadakkan Vincent. Directed and produced by Anwar Rasheed under his banner Anwar Rasheed Entertainments, the film stars Fahadh Faasil in the lead role with Nazriya, Vinayakan, Soubin Shahir, Chemban Vinod, Sreenath Bhasi and Alphonse Puthran also included in the cast.

MollywoodThe film will bring back real life couple Nazriya and Fahadh on screen after a gap of six years.Digital NativeActor Soubin Shahir has rendered an intro song for Fahadh Faasil starrer Trance. The song is composed by actor Vinayakan who also plays a role in the film. The song is written by Vinayak Sasikumar. Soubin is doing playback singing for a feature film for the first time in his career. The rest of the music of the film is composed by Jackson Vijayam brother of musician Rex Vijayan. It was recently announced that Trance, which has been in the making for quite some time now, would release on February 14. The film is scripted by Vadakkan Vincent. Directed and produced by Anwar Rasheed under his banner Anwar Rasheed Entertainments, the film stars Fahadh Faasil in the lead role with Nazriya, Vinayakan, Soubin Shahir, Chemban Vinod, Sreenath Bhasi and Alphonse Puthran also included in the cast.

MollywoodThe shooting of the film, which is being helmed by Mahesh Narayanan, was wrapped up recently. Digital NativeDigital Native The first look poster of Fahadh Faasil starrer Malik was officially launched by actor Mohanlal. The shooting of the film, which is being helmed by Mahesh Narayanan, was wrapped up recently. The film's shooting commenced in Kochi after which the team moved to Thiruvananthapuram and then Lakshadweep. Fahadh Faasil will be seen sporting four different looks for the film, for which he has shed close to 10 kilos of weight and is seen sporting a completely different look. Recently, a few leaked stills from the sets have the movie buffs in awe. The stills featuring its lead star Fahadh Faasil have turned out to be the talk of the town as the actor has undergone a major physical transformation. A few interesting details about this film have emerged which is sure to make the movie buffs excited.

MollywoodThe film is directed and produced by Anwar Rasheed. Digital NativeFahadh Faasil’s next film Trance, directed by Anwar Rasheed, has been in the making for nearly two years now and the film will open in cinemas on February 14 as a Valentine's Day special release. Cinematographer-filmmaker Amal Neerad, who is doing the cinematography of the film, made the announcement on a Facebook post. Initially, the makers planned to release the film for Eid last year and then it was postponed to Onam and further it was pushed multiple times as the film needed oodles of VFX which was delaying its release. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya in the lead roles and is bringing together the real-life couple on the big screen after six years. They both shared screen space in the 2014 popular film Bangalore Days. Trance will show five stages of the lead character’s life Trance also has actors Vinayakan,...

MollywoodThe actor has a number of films in his kitty including the Fahadh Faasil starrer ‘Trance’, Santosh Sivan’s ‘Jack n Jill’, ‘Kallan’ and ‘Joothan’ in different stages of production.Digital NativeSoubin Shahir appears playful in a fun video posted online, shot in sets of his upcoming film Djinn. He is seen doing acts like pulling a fruit out of a crew member’s hair and then pretending to eat it and then coughing it out, passing it off as magic tricks. The video was posted on Soubin’s Instagram account. View this post on Instagram #adakka A post shared by Soubin Shahir (@soubinshahir) on Dec 27, 2019 at 9:42pm Pst Soubin has a number of films in his kitty including the Fahadh Faasil starrer Trance, Santosh Sivan’s Jack n Jill, Kallan and Joothan in different stages of production. Trance, directed by Anwar Rasheed, is currently in the post-production stage.

MollywoodThe actor, who has been involved in a controversy after facing a ban from the Kerala Film Producers Association, is reportedly turning producer for films directed by newcomers.Digital NativeActor Shane Nigam was at the center of a controversy over a producer alleging that he did not extend support in the completion of his film. Following this, he faced a ban by the Kerala Film Producers Association and there was also a call to ban the actor from acting in any of the South Indian languages. New reports have been doing the rounds in social media that Shane Nigam will soon be producing two films. Reports are that both these films will be directed by newbies but it is not clear if Shane would be donning the greasepaint. The titles of both the films have been revealed to be Single and Saramani Kotta. Meanwhile, Shane announced that his next film...

MollywoodBiju Menon had to opt out due to date clashes in the film, directed by Mahesh Narayanan.Digital NativeAfter actor Biju Menon had to opt out of the film Malik, Joju George has been brought to replace him. The film is directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the director of Take Off. Biju Menon was roped in to play an important role but he had to opt out due to date clashes. Fahadh Faasil plays the male lead in the film. The shooting of Malik is happening at a brisk pace in Kochi after which the team will be moving to Thiruvananthapuram and then Lakshadweep. The technical crew of Malik includes Sanu John Varghese for cinematography, Sushin Shyam for music, Vishnu Govind and Sree Sankar for sound designing and Santosh Raman for production designing. We hear that actors Nimisha Sajayan, Dileesh Pothan, Vinay Forrt, Indrans, Sudhi Koppa, Chandhunath, and Jalaja are in the cast.