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Qalb is an upcoming Malayalam movie directed by Sajid Yahiya, who is known for his previous films Idi and Mohanlal. The movie is a story of love, featuring newcomers in the lead roles. The teaser of the movie was released recently, with Vineeth Sreenivasan’s voice over narrating the theme of the movie.

The teaser shows glimpses of the characters and their emotions, as they face various challenges and situations in their lives. The movie promises to be a realistic and relatable portrayal of love and its complexities. The teaser also reveals that the movie is produced by Friday Film House, one of the most talked about production houses in the south, which has delivered many successful and critically acclaimed movies in the past.

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Shane Nigam was supposed to act in the Qalb but later replaced. The movie has a fresh and talented crew, including cinematographer Sharon Srenivas,...

MollywoodDirected by debutant Praveen Raj Pookkadan, ‘Velleppam’ is a romantic comedy starring Akshay Radhakrishnan and Noorin Shereef in the lead roles.Digital NativeVineeth Sreenivasan is multi-talented and has proved his mettle as a director, producer, actor, dubbing artiste and singer. He began his career as a playback singer way back in 2002 and has rendered several hit songs so far. The latest song Vineeth has recorded is for Velleppam. A teaser of the song was released on Tuesday and as usual he has done a great job, making fans wait in anticipation for the full song. Directed by debutant Praveen Raj Pookkadan, Velleppam is a romantic comedy starring Akshay Radhakrishnan and Noorin Shereef in the lead roles. The film also has an impressive supporting cast with Roma Asrani staging a comeback after a two-year hiatus, and Shine Tom Chacko. While Roma plays the hero’s sister in the film, Shine will...

MollywoodDirected by debutant Praveen Raj Pookkadan, ‘Velleppam’ is a romantic comedy starring Akshay Radhakrishnan and Noorin Shereef in the lead roles.Digital NativeVineeth Sreenivasan is multi-talented and has proved his mettle as a director, producer, actor, dubbing artiste and singer. He began his career as a playback singer way back in 2002 and has rendered several hit songs so far. The latest song Vineeth has recorded is for Velleppam. A teaser of the song was released on Tuesday and as usual he has done a great job, making fans wait in anticipation for the full song. Directed by debutant Praveen Raj Pookkadan, Velleppam is a romantic comedy starring Akshay Radhakrishnan and Noorin Shereef in the lead roles. The film also has an impressive supporting cast with Roma Asrani staging a comeback after a two-year hiatus, and Shine Tom Chacko. While Roma plays the hero’s sister in the film, Shine will...

MollywoodThe director has said that Shane will be playing the role of an Anglo Indian. Digital NativeIt was announced last year that Shane Nigam would be teaming up with director Sajid Yahiya for a movie titled Qalb. This is the first time the director and actor are collaborating and have come out with an interesting storyline, we hear. The first look of this film was released last year to a positive response and a surprise video was out a few weeks ago garnering the attention of the film buffs. Sajid Yahiya is said to have come up with the idea, and the script has been penned by him and Suhail Koya. The technical crew of Qalb includes Sudeep Elamon of Finals and Pathinettam Padi fame handling the camera and the National award winner Vinesh Banglan taking care of the production design. Sources in the know that there are 12 songs in...

MollywoodThe director has said that Shane will be playing the role of an Anglo Indian. Digital NativeIt was announced last year that Shane Nigam would be teaming up with director Sajid Yahiya for a movie titled Qalb. This is the first time the director and actor are collaborating and have come out with an interesting storyline, we hear. The first look of this film was released last year to a positive response and a surprise video was out a few weeks ago garnering the attention of the film buffs. Sajid Yahiya is said to have come up with the idea, and the script has been penned by him and Suhail Koya. The technical crew of Qalb includes Sudeep Elamon of Finals and Pathinettam Padi fame handling the camera and the National award winner Vinesh Banglan taking care of the production design. Sources in the know that there are 12 songs in...

MollywoodA surprise video about 'Qalb' will be unveiled on Saturday, said Shane Nigam, putting an end to all rumours that it has been shelved.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was announced last year that Shane Nigam would be teaming up with director Sajid Yahiya for a movie titled Qalb. This is the first time the director and actor are collaborating and have come out with an interesting storyline, we hear. A surprise video about Qalb will be unveiled on Saturday, said Shane Nigam, putting an end to all rumours that it has been shelved. The first look of Qalb was also unveiled last year making the expectation levels go up. In this film, Shane Nigam had told earlier, “I have been after this dream for the past two years. It’s a small story of human relationships, love and friendship, told from the depth of my qalb (heart).” He also pointed out...

MollywoodThe film, written and directed by Vipin Atley, will also see him play the lead.Digital NativeActor-filmmaker Vipin Atley has released the third poster of his new film titled Antappante Athbudha Pravarthikal (Miracles of Antappan) on a Facebook post. The poster shows its cast seated like Jesus Christ and his apostles in paintings of The Last Supper. Vipin has scripted the film, and will be acting in it as well. The rest of the cast include Sajid Yahiya, Seban Augustin, Suneesh, Dominic Dom, Moses Thomas, Kalesh, Jerin Jacob, Sreeja, and Susan Mathew. Vipin made his debut with Homely Meals in 2014, which he scripted and Anoop Kannad directed.  He went on to direct too after that, making Ben in 2015 and Musical Chair in 2017. Antappante Athbudha Pravarthikal will be dealing with an important social issue but the film is fictional and will have no connection with real-life incidents. The technical crew of...

MollywoodThe film will hit the marquee for Eid 2020. Digital NativeThe first look poster of the Shane Nigam starrer Qalb is out. Releasing the first look, Sajid Yahiya had told Cinemaexpress, “I have been after this dream for the past two years. It’s a small story of human relationships, love and friendship, told from the depth of my qalb (heart).” This is the first time the director and actor are collaborating and have come out with an interesting subject. Sajid and Suhail Koya have penned the script for the story. The technical crew of Qalb includes Sudeep Elamon of Finals and Pathinettam Padi fame handling the camera, and the National award winner Vinesh Banglan taking care of the production design. The film will hit the marquee for Eid 2020. Shane Nigam is currently busy with Valiya Perunal, directed by Dimal Dennies. This film is in the post-production mode. He is also...

MollywoodSome hurt religious sentiments; some offended political parties; some drew flak for other reasons. Here are a few films that courted controversy before and after their release.Aradhya KurupTwo days ago there was a major uproar when a section of Mohanlal fans went ballistic after they saw the teaser of Ikkayude Shakadam, said to be a light tribute to megastar Mammootty. Mohanlal fans felt that the makers were deliberately belittling their favourite actor in a few scenes. The makers quickly came up with an explanation by releasing the second teaser. Eventually the controversy died down. While at it, we thought of checking a few such controversies that rocked Malayalam films before and after their release. Aami (2018): Director Kamal’s magnum opus on literary icon Kamala Surayya ran into controversy when Vidya Balan backed out at the last minute, resulting in Manju Warrier’s entry. Kamal decided to let his...

MollywoodThe actor was speaking about her role in the film where she played a star-obsessed fanDigital NativeMohanlal - the movie, not the star - was more a family entertainer, than a feminist movie, said actor Manju Warrier, who played the star-obsessed fan in the film. In a recent interaction coming more than two months after the movie was released, Manju spoke about her role, and about the two stars who have been ruling the Malayalam film industry for decades - Mammootty and Mohanlal. “It is difficult to determine whether Mohanlal or Mammootty is the best actor since both of them are extremely talented. And also whoever likes Mammootty will like Mohanlal too,” she said, when someone asked if she faced the wrath of Mammootty fans for playing a Mohanlal fan in the film. “The viewers got what we wanted to convey and the base of the film was its unique script. I have got a lot of positive feedback from the audience which I believe is a great recognition,” Manju added. She also shared the experience of working for Odiyan, an upcoming Mohanlal film. It was interesting, she said, to go from one set where she played a fan of the star to the other where she works with him. Directed by Sajid Yahiya, Mohanlal was produced by Anil Kumar under the banner Mindset Movies. While Manju Warrier played the central character in the film, it also featured Indrajith Sukumaran, Salim Kumar, Aju Varghese, Shebin Benson, Soubin Shahir and Siddique in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Tony Joseph Pallivathukal and the background score was done by Prakash Alex. Shaji Kumar cranked the camera for this venture with Shameer Muhammed editing it. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Anbumani Ramadoss slams Vijay for smoking in 'Sarkar' poster, fans incensed...

KollywoodJyothika is currently shooting for Mani Ratnam’s 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam', in which she will share screen space with actors such as Arvind Swami and Vijay Sethupathi.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt’s been a great year so far for Jyothika, who began on a high note with the success of Bala’s Naachiyaar, in which she played a profanity-spouting, hot-headed cop. A departure from the roles she’s done since her return to acting, it was a treat to see her step out of her comfort zone and play a fearless woman in khaki. She recently signed Radha Mohan’s Kaatrin Mozhi, the Tamil remake of Tumhari Sulu. Jyothika will reprise Vidya Balan’s role of a housewife who fights mid-life crisis in the remake. Even before she could commence work on Kaatrin Mozhi, reports have emerged that she has signed another remake project. According to Suneesh Varanad, the writer of Manju Warrier starrer Malayalam film Mohanlal, Jyothika has been signed to star in the film’s Tamil remake. He shared the news via his Facebook page. He went on to add that the remake has been titled Rajini Selvi. In Mohanlal, Manju played a crazy Mohanlal fan. In the remake, the protagonist will play hardcore superstar Rajinikanth fan. However, neither Jyothika or the makers of Mohanlal are yet to make an official announcement regarding the remake. Talking to Tnm, Mohanlal film's director Sajid Yahiya said, "Though this subject has huge potential for a Tamil remake, nothing has been confirmed. We have not approached any artists till now. We are sure stars like Jyothika will be apt for the character." Jyothika is currently shooting for Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, in which she will share screen space with actors such as Arvind Swami, Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay and Aditi Rao Hydari for the first time. It is rumoured that before she commences work on Kaatrin Mozhi, Jyothika will wrap up her portion in Mani Ratnam’s multi-starrer. Teaming up with the Roja filmmaker for the first time, she’s believed to be playing Aravind Swami’s pair in the film. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also Read: ‘We saw both sides of Tamil film industry strike’: Meet the CEO of Ags Entertainment...

EntertainmentIn the 45-second teaser, the craziness of being a die-hard Mohanlal fan is perfectly captured! Tnm StaffYouTube screen grabIt's a teaser that is sure to get Mohanlal fans excited - replete with the actor's huge hoarding, fans in a frenzy to catch his film at the theatre, plus, there's the lady superstar Manju Warrier singing Mohanlal's iconic Tonykuttan song! Malayalam actor Manju Warrier on Monday shared a teaser to her upcoming film Mohanlal. In the 45-second teaser, the craziness of being a die-hard Mohanlal fan is perfectly captured! Manju’s character in the film is called Meenukutty, who is a huge fan of actor Mohanlal. In the teaser, Manju can be seen lip-syncing to a dialogue by actor Jagathy in the film Kottayam Kunjachan, where he is telling an audience that actor Mohanlal would arrive soon. If you thought that was all, you couldn't be more wrong! Manju goes on to sing the song Tonykutta, which is a popular song that Mohanlal sang in his super hit film No.20 Madras Mail. A few weeks ago, the makers of the film had released a trailer, which gave a peek into how Mohanlal had been an integral part of the character’s life since childhood. The movie revolves around Meenukutty, who is deeply influenced by Mohanlal’s onscreen persona. Meenu was born on the day when Mohanlal appeared for the first time on the silver screens across Kerala, through the iconic movie Manjil Virinja Pookal. Written and directed by Sajid Yahiya, the film is expected to release for Vishu this year. The film also has actor Indrajith playing an important role. The rest of the cast includes Salim Kumar, Aju Varghese, Hareesh Kanaran, Soubin Shahir, Siddique, Kpac Lalitha and other familiar faces. Like Manju said in the trailer of the film, the audience is "katta waiting" for the film to hit the theatres! Watch the teaser here:...

MollywoodThe movie revolves around a woman who is deeply influenced by actor Mohanlal’s onscreen persona.Digital NativeDirector Sajid Yahiya’s upcoming film Mohanlal has Manju Warrier and Indrajith playing the lead roles. In this movie, Manju Warrier plays an ardent Mohanlal fan, it has been revealed. Sources say that her character is named Meenukutty and she will be seen as a diehard Mohanlal fan in the movie. The teaser of the film, released a few days ago, garnered positive reviews from film buffs and the song that was played in the trailer also created high expectation levels. We hear that the team is planning to have the film out in theatres for Vishu this year and that the dates are being worked out. According to reports, the movie revolves around a woman, played by Manju Warrier, who is deeply influenced by Mohanlal’s onscreen persona. As a 6-year-old, Manju solves an important issue in her life after getting inspired by a Mohanlal starrer and since then becomes his diehard fan. Meenu was born on the day when the Mollywood superstar appeared for the first time on the silver screens across Kerala, through the iconic movie Manjil Virinja Pookal. The film also has Salim Kumar playing an important role. His character name in the film has been revealed to be Sathan Kumar while Indrajith’s character is named Sethu Madhavan. The star cast also includes Aju Varghese, Hareesh, Perumanna, Soubin Shahir and Sethu Lakshmi among others. The film is bankrolled by Anil Kumar under his banner Mindset Movies. While Tony Joseph has composed the soundtrack music, the background score has been composed by Prakash Alex. Director Sajid made his debut as an actor with the 2011 release Collector and has acted in a number of films before donning the director’s robes for the first time for Idi – Inspector Dawood Ibrahim, which had Jayasurya in the lead. Mohanlal is his second directorial. Manju’s latest venture was Aami, a biopic of renowned writer-poet Kamala Das. The film opened to mixed responses at the box office, but Manju has been receiving accolades from all quarters for her performance. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

MollywoodThe trailer shows a young girl's fascination for Kerala's beloved actor – from cutting out his pictures to admiring a boy in her class who imitates him.Tnm StaffThe trailer for Mohanlal, Manju Warrier's upcoming film, was released on Wednesday. Manju plays Meenukutty, a huge Mohanlal fan, who was born on the same day that the superstar's first film was released. The trailer shows a young girl's fascination for Kerala's beloved actor – from cutting out his pictures to admiring a boy in her class who imitates him. As an adolescent, she wears shades like him and can barely contain her excitement. Then, we see a scene from Dasharatham, one of Mohanlal's most iconic films, in which he asks Maggie (Sukumari) if she can love him as her own son. And who is watching this? A sobbing Meenukutty! She then tells us that if we thought this was a tearful movie, we couldn't be more wrong. This is followed by Manju wearing sunglasses like Mohanlal in Spadikam, imitating the superstar's style and blowing a kiss. We're also introduced to Indrajith, who plays Sethu Madhavan (Mohanlal's name in Kireedam) – a man who kicks people through doors (phew!). The rest of the cast includes Salim Kumar, Aju Varghese, Hareesh Kanaran, Soubin Shahir, Siddique, Kpac Lalitha and many other familiar faces. Written and directed by Sajid Yahiya, the film is expected to release for Vishu this year. "Katta waiting!" Meenukutty says, throwing Mohanlal fans in delight. Manju Warrier has acted with Mohanlal in several films. Their pairing in Aaram Thamburan is still considered to be among the best on screen chemistry in Malayalam cinema. Since her comeback, Manju has acted with Mohanlal in films such as Ennum Eppozhum and Villain. He'd also lent his voice for her film C/o Saira Banu. Manju was the first celebrity guest on Mohanlal's TV show Lal Salam. The two of them are working together in Odiyan as well as Mahabaratha, the on screen adaptation of the novel Randamoozham. Watch:...

Idi:  Inspector Dawood Ibrahim  is another debut film in Malayalam cinema, this time from first-time director Sajid Yahiya and writer Arouz Irfan -- both of whom have paid their dues in the industry, Yahiya as an actor (most notably in Bangalore Days and Double Barrel), Irfan as an assistant director (for films like Friday and Amen). They were looking for an actor who hadn't really pitched his tent in the action category, and initially had cast Asif Ali -- but when he pulled out of the film, they approached Jayasurya to take on the role of a police inspector who perhaps is not quite as suited to that role as he should be -- the trailer certainly offers up some hints of this. I have...

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