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MollywoodJayaram is currently busy acting in 'My Great Grandfather' and 'Marconi Mathai' besides a host of other projects. Digital NativeIt would seem the season when experienced actors in the Malayalam film industry are turning filmmakers. Recently, Prithviraj Sukumaran made his directorial debut, and then Mohanlal announced his decision to make a film, as did actor Kalabhavan Shajohn who is already shooting his first feature. That’s when a report came that actor Jayaram too would be directing a Malayalam movie, one that will not be a commercial entertainer but something movie lovers would like to watch. The actor has however clarified that he is no hurry to venture into filmmaking, and would first finish his acting assignments. In an interview to The Times of India, Jayaram said, “I did express an interest in direction but right now I am busy with my acting projects. Maybe when I am done with the commitments,...

Mollywood From the first look and the title, it is evident that 'My Great Grandfather' will be a complete family entertainer. Digital NativeDigital NativeFor the first time in his career, Jayaram is playing a grandfather in his upcoming film My Great Grandfather and is excited about the role. The first look of the star in the film was released recently has got a good response. From the first look and the title, it is evident that My Great Grandfather will be a complete family entertainer. However, the poster shows Jayaram looking quite young with no signs of how the conventional grandpas are, which means he doesn’t look like he would be sporting grey hair in the film. The shooting of My Great Grandfather, directed by Aneesh Anwar, started in December last year with its release planned for this year. Sharing the screen space with Jayaram in the movie will...

MollywoodBesides Jayaram, the song will also have the voices of actors Mallika Sukumaran, Vijayaraghavan and Surabhi Santhosh.Digital NativeWhen the official pooja of the Malayalam film Grand Father happened, the two biggies of the Malayalam film industry, Mammootty and Mohanlal had graced the occasion. While this by itself was a big promo for the film, here comes another piece of interesting news. Reports are that veteran actor Jayaram, who plays the main lead in the film, will be rendering his voice for a song. Besides Jayaram, the song will also have the voices of actors Mallika Sukumaran, Vijayaraghavan and Surabhi Santhosh. Vishnu Mohan Sithara is the music composer for this number and it has been penned by Dr Venugopal. The shooting of Grand Father, which is directed by Aneesh Anwar, commenced on December 12th and it will hit the marquee in April this year as a Vishu release. Sharing the...

MollywoodThe shooting of 'Grand Father', which will be directed by Aneesh Anwar, will start on December 12th with its release planned for Vishu in April next year.Digital NativeThe shooting of the Jayaram starrer Grandfather is all set to commence this month and the muhurat is scheduled to happen this Sunday, December 3rd. In a Facebook post, the film’s lead star revealed that Mammootty and Mohanlal will be the chief guests at this event and will kick start the proceedings. He wrote: “മമ്മൂട്ടിയും മോഹൻലാലും ചേർന്ന് ദീപം തെളിയിച്ച് എന്റെ പുതിയ സിനിമക്ക് തുടക്കം കുറിക്കുന്നു. ഇതിൽകൂടുതൽ എന്ത് വേണം. #GrandFather#PoojaInvitation | Mohanlal | Mammootty | Aneesh Anwar” The shooting of Grand Father, which will be directed by Aneesh Anwar, will start on December 12th...

MollywoodThe film, touted to be a comic caper, would have actors Divya Pillai, Surabhi Santosh and Anusree.Digital NativeJayaram is all set to join the sets of Grand Father from December 12th onwards. The shooting of this film, which will be directed by Aneesh Anwar, will start on December 12th with its release planned for Vishu in April next year. Sharing the screen space with Jayaram in the movie would be Divya Pillai and Surabhi Santosh. Anusree would also be playing an important role. The rest of the actors in this fun entertainer comprise Senthil Krishna, Soubin Shahir, Baburaj, Baiju Santhosh, Vijayaraghavan, Sharafuddin, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Dileesh Pothen, Sajan Palluruthy, Sunil Suhara, Asha Aravind, Johny Antony, Hareesh Kanaran, Jaffer Idukki and Mallika Sukumaran. Reports are that Grand Father is touted to be a comic caper. The film has been scripted by Shani Kader. The technicians roped in for the project include Sameer Haq for cinematography,...

MollywoodThe film, to be directed by Aneesh Anwar, will begin shooting next week.Digital NativeActor Jayaram is going to work in a new film titled Grand Father which will be directed by Aneesh Anvar, according to reports. The film is bankrolled by Haseeb Haneef, Manju Badsha and Aji Medayil under the banner Achicha Cinema. Besides Jayaram, Grand Father will also have actors Hareesh Kanaran, Johny Antony, Dharmajan Bolgatty and Baiju Santhosh playing significant roles. The film’s shooting will begin next week with its release scheduled for next year. More details about the film are expected to be out after it goes on the floors. The Jayaram starrer Panchavarnathatha, released earlier this year, had turned out to be a grand success at the box office. The film, revolving around a macaw, was noticed for it made the directorial debut of actor-comedian Ramesh Pisharody. The star’s next film release would...