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MollywoodDirected by debutant Rafeek Ibrahim, the comic caper has Anu Sithara playing the lead opposite Biju.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Biju Menon starrer Padayottam hit the marquee on September 14 and is doing well at the theatres. The film has the actor playing a goon named Chenkal Reghu, but his character is so hilarious that it is keeping the audiences in splits. Speaking about his role in the film in an interview to the Deccan Chronicle, Biju said, “Director Rafeek Ibrahim’s idea of Chenkal Reghu was a mature, tough-looking, intimidating, but someone devout and scared of his mother. Hence the thick beard, close cropped hair and clothes to go with the appearance (sic).” He added, “When audience expect only humorous roles from me, my roles will become cliché and predictable. When I do serious films, I find that my viewership comes down. So within the roles I am offered, I try...

MollywoodLike its characters, this is a harmless, wacky film that does not aspire for greatness and is quite content with what it is. Sowmya RajendranDebut director Rafeek Ibrahim's Padayottam is an absurd drama about gangsters who are not particularly bright. Much of the film depends on situational comedy for laughs and since it has a cast of talented actors, the proceedings are never dull. The plot takes several twists, introducing us to one gangster after the other. However, by humanising each of them in a way that's not merely gimmicky, Padayottam manages to stay entertaining till the end. Biju Menon plays Raghu, a devout gangster, who is terrified of his mom (the ever-delightful Sethu Lakshmi). In your regular film, gangsters merely chop people up. At the most, they may swig a drink and dance along in an "item" number. But when the hero is a gangster himself, we see...

MollywoodDirected by Rafeek Ibrahim, who is making his directorial debut, the film is touted to be a comic caper.Digital NativeDigital NativePadayottam, starring Biju Menon in the lead role, is all set for Onam release this year. The film’s promos have begun and the official trailer was released recently by actor-director Prithiviraj through his social networking page. The trailer has gone viral among the netizens and has raised the expectation levels among the film buffs. Directed by Rafeek Ibrahim, who is making his directorial debut, the film is touted to be a comic caper. Nithin Michael is the creative director for this venture. The 1 minute 55 seconds long trailer of the movie assures that a fine entertainer is in the offing. From the trailer, it is evident that the hero, Biju Menon plays a local gangster Chenkal Raghu living in the Chenkal Choola area in Thiruvananthapuram. He sports a rugged...

MollywoodThe actor is also busy with another Malayalam film ‘Padayottam’, a gangster comedy.Digital NativeThe first look poster of Aanakkallan, starring Biju Menon in the lead role, was unveiled by director Vyasakh of Pulimurugan fame recently and it has gone viral. Incidentally, the film has been written by Udayakrishna who penned Pulimurugan. Aanakkallan is being produced under the banner Saptha Tharang Cinemas. Suresh Divakar, who had directed the official remake of the Telugu blockbuster Maryada Ramanna, titled Ivan Maryada Raman in Malayalam, is donning the director’s robes for Aanakkallan. Ivan Maryada Raman, which released in the year 2015, had Dileep and Nikki Galrani as the lead pair. Biju Menon has had two film releases this year – Rosapoo and Orayiram Kinakkalal – and both these films had not fared well at the box office. The actor is busy with another Malayalam film Padayottam, a gangster comedy being directed by Rafeek Ibrahim. The...

Mollywood The film will be penned by the National Award winning writer Sajeev Pazhavoor. Digital NativeBiju Menon has inked the deal to star in the Oru Vadakkan Selfie fame director Prajith’s upcoming film. The film will be penned by the National Award winning writer Sajeev Pazhavoor and its title is yet to be revealed. Biju Menon is currently busy with Padayottam in which he plays the role Chengal Raghu. Directed by Rafeek Ibrahim, the film will have Biju Menon will sport a look that fans have not seen him in before. According to sources, it is a film that will spell out incidents that happen on a road trip between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod. The shooting of Padayottam is on and its release date is expected to be announced soon. The actor made his debut with the 1991 release Eagle, in which he appeared in a small role and then worked his way up the career ladder by bagging main roles. Some of the memorable roles that Biju Menon had played till date are in movies such as Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, Anarkali, Vellimoonga, Ordinary, Run Baby Run, Romans, Marykkundoru Kunjaadu, etc. Apart from acting in Malayalam films, he has also acted in quite a few Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. Biju Menon has won several awards in his long career including two Kerala State Film Awards, Kerala Film Critics Awards, Asianet Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Vanitha Film Awards, Asiavision Awards, North American Film Awards (Nafa) and Asianet Comedy Awards. The actor began this year at the box office with the Vinu Joseph directorial Rosapoo, which hit the silver screens on February 9th. Director G Prajth, on the other hand, made his debut with the hit movie Oru Vadakkan Selfie and had directed by the Telugu film Meda Meeda Abbayi. His film with Biju Menon will be his third directorial venture. (Content provided by Digital Native)...