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The Chacko Murder case persists as one of India’s longest unsolved mysteries. At the heart of the story lies Sukumara Kurup. Now what could be more authentic than a narrative grounded in real events? As interesting remain the details of the real case, Srinath Rajendran’s Kurup goes above and beyond to reinvent the thrill of the true-crime genre.

Kurup: The making

Dulquer Salmaan seamlessly delivers a performance of a lifetime in Kurup. But does that account for all that the film represents? As he goes on to increase his acting range, it is undeniably a non-linear storytelling technique that not only captures the essence of Kurup’s life but also emphasizes the moral ambiguities often inherent in crime thrillers.

The film does not shy away from portraying its protagonist in a multifaceted nuanced light, which challenges audiences to navigate their perceptions of right and wrong. The dramatic turns...

A look at the box office performance of Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Baskhar! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Dulquer Salmaan starrer Telugu period crime drama Lucky Baskhar has witnessed an impressive run at the box office. On its 12th day, things are looking rock solid for the movie. It has recovered its entire budget and is also moving towards the 90 crore milestone.

Lucky Baskhar Box Office Collection Day 12

On its 12th day, the Dulquer Salmaan starrer’s day-wise collection saw a slight decrease. The movie earned 0.71 crore, which was a little dip from its 11-day day-wise collection, wherein it had earned 2.5 crore. The total India net collection of the movie now comes to 56.1 crore. With this, the crime thriller flick has finally recovered its entire budget. The movie was mounted at a scale of 56 crore,s and now, with its latest India net collection, it has entered the safe zone.

At the same time,...

Check out the early reviews for Lucky Baskhar! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Dulquer Salmaan starrer Telugu period crime thriller Lucky Baskhar was released today (October 31). The actor plays a cashier embroiled in a murky money laundering case to earn more bucks. Let us look at what the Lucky Baskhar reviews by the netizens talk about in the movie on X.

Lucky Bhaskar Early Reviews

One eagle-eyed netizen observed how Dulquer Salmaan has masterfully nailed the ‘cheating trilogy’ in his filmography in three different languages, wherein he plays a con man or a conniving criminal. The post said, “The cheating trilogy by Dulquer Salmaan. Kurup (Malayalam), Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadhitaal (Tamil) and Lucky Baskhar (Telugu). Three superb films across different languages. All of them served as a great theatrical watch. Lucky Bhaskar is the latest addition.”

Trending Vettaiyan Ott Release Date Update: Rajinikanth’s Biggie To Stream On This Platform After Recovering...

New Delhi, Feb 4 (Ians) The Indian diaspora spread all over the world has mostly stayed connected to its roots. And one of the institutions that keeps this connection alive is Indian cinema. These films could be in Hindi or in any of the South Indian languages.

The Indian film market is spread far and wide, but Indian films also have to conform to the local culture and sensibilities, mainly of the religious kind. We do not make films that are against any other country or its culture, but when it comes to religious sentiments, considering the mixed population we have, Indian films feature characters from different religious backgrounds. Yet, Indian films cannot always please all people.

Almost all countries exhibiting films have their own censorship bodies. It is also not uncommon for them to occasionally ban films from theatrical release. The reason could be a vulgarity, nudity or religious sentiments being hurt.

Vela is an upcoming Malayalam film that stars Shane Nigam and Sunny Wayne as police officers who work in a control room in Palakkad. The film is directed by debutant Syam Sasi and written by M Sajas, who previously penned the Asif Ali-starrer Mandharam. The film is produced by Cyn-Cyl Celluloid and distributed by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films.

The film is billed as an emotion-centric crime drama that is inspired by actual events. The plot revolves around the complex relationship between two police officers, Mallikarjunan (played by Sunny Wayne) and Ullas Augustine (played by Shane Nigam). Ullas is a new recruit who joins the control room and has to deal with many false messages that come his way. He faces a dilemma whether to follow or ignore those messages, or to report them to his seniors. Mallikarjunan is a senior officer who has a different approach to his...

Dulquer Salmaan fans, rejoice! The much-awaited Ott release date of his latest movie King of Kotha has been officially announced by Disney+ Hotstar. The streaming platform shared the news on its social media handles on Monday, September 25, 2023. King of Kotha, which hit the theatres on August 24, 2023, ahead of Onam, will be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from September 29, 2023.

King of Kotha is a gangster drama directed by Abhilash Joshiy and written by Dr. Randheer Krishnan. The movie features Dulquer Salmaan as Raju Madrasi, a former don who returns to his old turf, Kotha, after a long gap. He has to face his old rival Kannan (Chemban Vinod Jose) and a new enemy Kannan Bhai (Dancing Rose Shabeer), who have taken over the town with their illegal activities. Aishwarya Lekshmi plays the female lead as Raju’s love interest, while Gokul Suresh plays a police officer who narrates the story of Kotha.

Ashiq Usman Production No. 17 is an upcoming Malayalam movie directed by Austin Dan, who is also an actor known for his roles in movies like Kumbalangi Nights and Jallikattu. The movie is written by Nishad Yusuf, who is the editor of the popular online magazine Thallumaala and the co-writer of the critically acclaimed movie Unda. The cinematography is done by Jimshi Khalid, who has worked on movies like Kappela.

Ashiq Usman Production No. 17 is the 17th production venture of Ashiq Usman, who is one of the most successful producers in Malayalam cinema. He has produced movies like Love and Thallumaala. He is also the co-producer of the upcoming movie Kurup, starring Dulquer Salmaan.

The movie is expected to release in 2024 and will be distributed by Ashiq Usman Productions. The movie will be shot in various locations across Kerala and will have music composed by a renowned musician. The movie is...

Malayalam cinema, also known as Mollywood, is one of the most vibrant and diverse film industries in India. Malayalam films are known for their realistic portrayal of social issues, cultural diversity, artistic experimentation, and technical excellence. In this article, we will look at the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time, based on their worldwide collections.

10. Rdx (2023) Rdx Trailer

Rdx is a new action film of Antony Varghese, Neeraj Madhav, and Shane Nigam. It is directed by Nahas Hidayath and produced by Weekend Blockbusters. The film was released on 25 August 2023 and became a hit, grossing ₹65 crore (US$9 million) worldwide1. The film is about the life of three mysterious individuals who are involved in a series of heists and chases. The film features well-choreographed action sequences and a nunchak fight. The film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

9. Drishyam (2013)

This film is a thriller that follows the ordeal of Georgekutty,...

An action-packed trailer has been unveiled for “King of Kotha,” headlined by Dulquer Salmaan.

The film is produced by Zee Studios and Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films and directed by Abhilash Joshiy. The film is due to release worldwide on Aug. 24, during the Onam festival holiday frame.

The cast also features Aishwarya Lekshmi, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Nyla Usha and Gokul Suresh in pivotal roles.

The trailer was released by stars Shah Rukh Khan, Mohanlal, Suriya and Nagarjuna.

Congratulations on the impressive #KOKTrailer , @dulQuer ! Looking forward to the movie. Big hug to you and wishing the entire team a big success!https://t.co/dcecymQhvV#KingOfKotha @dulQuer @AishuL_ @actorshabeer @Prasanna_actor #AbhilashJoshiy @NimishRavi @JxBe…

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 10, 2023

Salmaan said: “‘King of Kotha’ has been an extraordinary journey. The rich characters, intricate story and grand production scale set this film apart. Collaborating with Zee Studios for the first time adds to the excitement.

King of Kotha: What You Need to Know About the Reshoots

King of Kotha is one of the most anticipated Malayalam films of 2023, featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role of a gangster. The film is directed by Abhilash Joshiy, who is making his debut as a director. The film also stars Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod Jose, Shammi Thilakan, Saran and Anikha Surendran in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios and is scheduled to release worldwide on 24 August 2023 during Onam.

However, the film has been undergoing some reshoots recently, which has raised some curiosity among the fans and the media. According to Ab George, a film journalist, the reshoots are not a complete overhaul of the film, but rather a patch shoot for around 2 to 3 hours. He also clarified that Dulquer Salmaan is not part of this...

After the blockbuster success of Kurup, director Sreenath Rajendran is all set to work with actor Tovino Thomas for his next project. The film, which is yet to be titled, will go on floors in 2024 and is expected to be another thrilling entertainer from the duo.

Sreenath Rajendran is one of the most acclaimed directors in Malayalam cinema, who has delivered hits like Second Show, Koothara, and Kurup. His latest film, Kurup, which starred Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, was a biographical crime thriller based on the life of fugitive Sukumara Kurup. The film received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all timeAd1

Kurup Trailer

Tovino Thomas is one of the most versatile and popular actors in Malayalam cinema, who has acted in a variety of genres and roles. He made his debut in 2012 with Prabhuvinte Makkal and rose...

Actor and producer Dulquer Salmaan will headline “Kaantha,” which will be produced by him alongside “Baahubali” star Rana Daggubati.

The film will be directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, whose debut feature “Nila” (2016) won the audience award at the Cinequest San Jose Film Festival. Selvaraj’s documentary series “The Hunt for Veerappan” is set to release on Netflix on August 4. The filmmaker also assisted the Ang Lee on “Life of Pi.”

Plot details for “Kaantha” are under wraps save that Salmaan will be showcased in a “never seen before role.” The project was revealed on the occasion of Salmaan’s birthday.

Salmaan will produce via his Wayfarer Films and Daggubati through Spirit Media.

Though hailing from the Kerala-based Malayalam-language film industry, Salmaan is a rare breed in Indian cinema in that he has equal felicity in multiple languages. A superstar of Malayalam-language cinema with hits including “Kurup” (2021) and “Bangalore Days” (2014), Salmaan is...

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...

Mumbai, Feb 21 (Ians) Actress Sobhita Dhulipala, who made her acting debut with ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’ and is currently seen playing the mysterious role of Kaveri in the web series ‘The Night Manager’, recalled an experience in Sri Lanka during which Aditya Roy Kapur got terrified by fireflies.

She shared: “When we had gone to Sri Lanka, I was struck by its beauty, a beautiful tropical island, a new set, a whole new bunch of people and I couldn’t sleep first couple of nights so I went out for a walk in the vicinity. Aditya, me, Anil (Kapoor) sir, Sandeep (Modi), all our rooms were adjacent to each other and one night, I saw a swarm of fireflies outside Aditya’s room and I got damn excited.”

The actress is part of a spy thriller and she remembered how she got excited after looking at the fireflies outside Aditya’s room.

Filmmaker R. Balki and actor Dulquer Salmaan are teaming for the first time on “Chup,” a thriller where a serial killer brutally murders Bollywood film critics and carves star ratings on their foreheads.

The cast also includes Bollywood veterans Sunny Deol (“Gadar: Ek Prem Katha”) and Pooja Bhatt (Netflix’s “Bombay Begums”), Shreya Dhanwanthary (Amazon Prime Video’s “The Family Man”) and Tamil-language cinema stalwart Saranya Ponvannan (“Viruman”).

Balki, whose credits include “Cheeni Kum” (2007) and “Paa” (2009), both starring Amitabh Bachchan, last directed “Pad Man” (2018), starring Akshay Kumar.

Salmaan is a rare breed in Indian cinema in that he has equal felicity in multiple languages. A superstar of Malayalam-language cinema with hits including “Kurup” (2021) and “Bangalore Days” (2014), Salmaan is also known for Tamil-language success “O Kadhal Kanmani” (2015) and Hindi-language “Karwaan” (2018). His recent release “Sita Ramam” was a hit across its Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi-language versions.

“He’s one of the...

Paying tribute to the legendary late actor and filmmaker Guru Dutt, R. Balki came up with the psychological thriller ‘Chup: Revenge of the Artist’. He opened up on why he brought Dulquer on board.

He said: “For ‘Chup’, I was lucky to have someone super talented, a superstar in one half of the country, who speaks Hindi as if it’s his mother tongue, and who can be a terrific discovery for the other half of the country. I wanted a relatively fresh face for Hindi Cinema with the acting muscle of a veteran; and then I found Dulquer.”

Dulquer is known for his roles in ‘Kurup’, ‘Hey Sinamika’, ‘Salute’, ‘Sita Ramam’ and others. Balki explained the movie to him over Zoom during lockdown and he that said beyond that, he never had to elaborate about the film to Dulquer.

The ‘Cheeni Kum’ director said: “I narrated the film to...

Sita Ramam(Telugu)

Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur , Rashmika Mandanna , Sumanth

Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi

Sita Ramam is one of those films from the South which has done well in spite of the pandemic crisis. It started on a subdued note but has since its release outperformed nearly every Hindi film .

After seeing the film I am surprised at how much of the plot is based on the fairytale idealized version of love rather than a more practical offshoot of the emotion that we see in cinema today(and in real life as well).

Ram played by the very genial Dulquer Salmaan is a soldier fighting a war against war-time killings on the border in 1964 , when in a flashback we are told Ram rescued his Sita(Mrunal Thakur) during a sudden breakout of communal riots.

The mob scenes as well as the other battlefield images are smartly shot, though they...

Director Sukumar’s explosive blockbuster ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, featuring actors Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, led the list of nominations in the Telugu section of the 10th Edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) that is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on September 10-11.

While ‘Pushpa’ got nominated in a whopping 12 categories, Boyapati Srinu’s ‘Akhanda’, featuring Balakrishna in the lead, has got nominated in 10. Anudeep Kv’s ‘Jathi Ratnalu’ and Buchi Babu Sana’s ‘Uppena’ were close behind with eight nominations each.

In the Tamil section, director Mari Selvaraj’s critically acclaimed blockbuster ‘Karnan’, featuring Dhanush in the lead, led the pack with 10 nominations.

Director Nelson Dilipkumar’s action-comedy entertainer ‘Doctor’, featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, got nine nominations while Lokesh Kanakaraj’s ‘Master’ and director Al Vijay’s ‘Thalaivi’, the biopic of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, got seven nominations each.

Fashion model and actor, Walid Riachy loves philosophy and his Instagram channel is proof. The actor who played important roles in blockbusters like ‘The Misfits’ and ‘Kurup’ enjoys a good fan following on social media. Walid Riachy boasts of more than 65k Instagram followers and he loves to stay connected with them. The actor regularly […]...

MollywoodThe makers also announced the release date of the film, which will stream on Ott platform Sony Liv.Tnm Staffscreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of actor Dulquer Salmaan’s much-awaited film Salute was unveiled on Tuesday, March 8. The makers also surprised fans by announcing the release date for the film as well. Salute will be released on Ott platform Sony Liv on March 18. The trailer features Dulquer Salmaan as a cop who is trying to follow the criminal trail of a murder case. Dulquer’s character races to solve the case, which they refer to as the Martin-Sheeba case in the trailer, and is one step behind the criminal the whole time. The trailer of Salute hints at an intense police- procedural drama. Helmed by filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews, the film stars actor Diana Penty opposite. Bankrolled by Dulquer’s home banner Wayfarer film, popular screenwriter duo Bobby-Sanjay have been roped in for the project.

MollywoodHelmed by filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews, the film stars actor Diana Penty opposite Dulquer.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Dulquer SalmaanThe makers of actor Dulquer Salman’s upcoming Malayalam film Salute announced on Sunday, March 6 that the film will be streaming on Over-the-Top (Ott) platform Sony Liv. The release date will be announced shortly. “SonyLIV and Wayfarer films are glad to come together to bring you Dulquer Salman’s #Salute directed by Roshan Andrews and written by Bobby-Sanjay. #SaluteOnSonyLIV #Salute #Dulquer #Dq #SonyLIV,” Ott platform Sony Liv wrote in a tweet on Sunday. Helmed by filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews, the film features Dulquer as a policeman. Popular screenwriter duo Bobby-Sanjay have been roped in for the project. Actor Diana Penty, who has appeared in Bollywood films in the past, will be starring opposite Dulquer in her Malayalam film debut. The project is bankrolled by Dulquer’s home banner Wayfarer films. SonyLIV and Wayfarer films are...

Abu Dhabi and Dubai have made huge strides in attracting foreign film and TV productions to the United Arab Emirates as part of an ongoing effort by the federation of states on the Persian Gulf to diversify from their oil-based economy.

They have come a long way since 2006 when Matt Damon and George Clooney-starrer “Syriana” marked the first major Hollywood film shot in the Dubai desert, followed by “The Kingdom,” which brought Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner to Abu Dhabi in 2007. In 2011, UAE aficionado Tom Cruise personally pulled off the stunt of gliding down Dubai’s 163-floor Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper, in “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.”

Besides Hollywood, Bollywood in more recent years has become a major customer with an increasing number of Indian blockbusters choosing to shoot in the UAE, which is turning out to be a really good fit.

Case in point is big-budget action thriller “Vikram Vedha,...

MollywoodKurup released in theatres on November 12.Tnm StaffFACEBOOK/ DULQUERMalayalam film Kurup has dropped on Netflix after it hit the screens on November 12. The film is available in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi on the Over-the-Top platform. Kurup, starring Dulquer Slamaan in the lead, is directed by Srinath Rajendran, and is based on real life fugitive Sukumara Kurup, who is wanted for the murder of a man named Chacko in the 1980s. Kurup, along with his brother-in-law Bhaskara Pillai, driver Ponnappan and another person named Shahu, killed Chacko and tried to make the body appear like it was Kurup's. The motive behind the crime was insurance money. Kurup's dubious legacy has managed to intrigue Malayalis across decades and previously, too, films have been made inspired by the true crime story. Before the film came out, there were apprehensions that it would glorify a criminal. The makers took the effort to...

Film AppreciationEvery time someone points out the problem in glorifying villainy, many appear to think it is an argument against negative characters. It is really not.CrisQuestions were raised soon after the film Kurup was announced and Dulquer Salmaan, one of the younger stars in Malayalam, came on board to play the titular character. The film is based on the real life story of Sukumara Kurup, a fugitive on the run since 1984, portrayed by Dulquer. If a star like Dulquer played Kurup, will it make a murderer’s story look cool, worried some, family of the murder victim Chacko among them. Defenders were quick to make the usual argument – can one not portray negative characters in movies? One can. Putting a negative character into the thick of things was never the issue. But glorification of said negative character is. When the movie finally came out in November, the murmurs died down,...

DeathThe noted lyricist, known for bringing finesse to Malayalam film songs, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram at the age of 80.Tnm StaffSuman Bichu/Wikimedia Commons Cc By-sa 4.0Veteran Malayalam lyricist and poet B Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Bichu Thirumala, passed away on Friday, November 26, in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 80. Thirumala was admitted to the hospital with breathing problems and had suffered a heart attack as well. He had been on ventilator support after his condition worsened, and passed away early on Friday, around 3.15 am. He is survived by his wife Prasanna and son Suman Bichu, who is also a music director. Thirumala, who has penned lyrics for over 5,000 songs, began his career with the 1972 Malayalam movie Bhaja Govindam. Born in 1942, Thirumala grew to become one of the most celebrated and successful lyricists in the Malayalam film industry, and has won the Kerala State Film Awards twice. In 1981, he won the Kerala...

No Time To Die has been in the Australian market for just 12 days but has already achieved what only a handful of films have done since the pandemic begun – it’s crossed the $20 million mark.

Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond rang up $6.6 million across its second weekend, a drop of 41 per cent, taking the film to just shy of $21 million for Universal.

The film should comfortably overtake Godzilla vs. Kong, which finished on $27.9 million, as the highest grossing film of 2021.

Worldwide, the 25th 007 title has now made $US733 million, making it the best performing Hollywood film of the pandemic-era.

Last Night in Soho’s opening was lower than we’d hoped for, but pretty in-line with both the UK and US openings (pro-rata).

We’re very much looking forward to the opening of Venom: Let Their Be Carnage this Thursday, and are expecting a similar opening...

Director Srinath Rajendran’s Malayalam film ‘Kurup’, which features actors Dulquer Salmaan, Sobhita Dhulipala and Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead, has entered the elite Rs 50 crore club. The film, which opened to mixed reviews, has apparently been raking in the moolah at the box-office. A delighted and relieved Dulquer Salmaan took to social media to […]...

–By Manigandan K R Director Srinath Rajendran’s ‘Kurup’, which looks to narrate the story of Sudhakara Kurup, a man believed to be Kerala’s most elusive criminal, is a lavishly made, slow-moving investigative thriller that ends up leaving you with more questions than answers. Kurup’s story is told through the jottings in the diary of a […]...

MollywoodBased on the life of fugitive Sukumara Kurup, the film stars actor Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeA lawyer has filed a Public Interest Litigation before the Kerala High Court against Dulquer Salmaan’s film Kurup, which hit the big screens on Friday, November 12. The film is inspired from the life of proclaimed offender Sukumara Kurup. Citing that the film violates and infringes upon the privacy of Kurup, the petitioner requested the court to hold the release of the film. According to Livelaw, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly admitted the plea on November 10 and issued notice to the respondents- the producers, the central and state (Kerala) govt and National Central Bureau (Ncb) Interpol .The court is likely to hear the case again after 10 days. The petitioner argued that the publication based on Kurup’s life was done without seeking prior permission from him.

‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’ and foreign-language titles ‘Wesele’ and ‘Kurup’ are also new.

Holdovers from the major studios look set to dominate the UK-Ireland box office this weekend, with Chloe Zhao’s Marvel epic Eternals aiming to build upon its debut last week, where it made £5.5m from 642 locations.

Universal’s No Time To Die has enjoyed six weekends in the top two with its total standing at £89.9m. Matching Spectre’s £95.2m is still possible, but Skyfall’s £103.2m now seems out of reach. Another strong contender for the top five is Warner Bros’ Dune, which took £1.6m in its...

The Kerala High Court has served notice to the producers of the Malayalam movie ‘Kurup’, starring Dulquer Salman, which hit theatres on Friday, November 12. It however refused to stay the screening of the film. The Public Interest Litigation (Pil) was filed by a Kochi resident, stating that the movie would infringe upon the privacy […]...

The much-awaited Malayalam movie ‘Kurup’ starring Dulquer Salman is to hit theaters on Friday. ‘Kurup’ is directed by Srinath Rajendran and is the story of Kerala’s most wanted criminal Sukumara Kurup who is absconding after murdering a film representative Chacko to embezzle the insurance money by scripting his own death. ‘Kurup’, according to police was […]...

Kurup, a real-life inspired crime drama starring Malayalam actor with a growing pan-India fan following, Dulquer Salmaan, will release in theatres on November 12, 2021 even as most bankable stars are playing safe by lapping up to over-the-top (Ott) platforms in the aftermath of the pandemic. Kurup will release across 1500+ screens worldwide in multiple […]...

Entertainment Fans were surprised to see Mammootty unveiling the trailer of his son Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming movie ‘Kurup’, as he usually doesn’t promote his son’s movies.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Dulquer Salmaan Mollywood megastar Mammootty recently unveiled the trailer of upcoming Malayalam movie Kurup, which stars his son, actor Dulquer Salmaan, in the titular role. This left fans surprised and shocked since Mammootty usually doesn’t promote his son’s movies and seemingly tries to stay out of Dulquer’s career. So Mammootty unveiling the trailer of Kurup garnered attention and hilarious responses from social media users. Some trolls even suggested that the trailer might have been shared by Dulquer from Mammootty’s phone and not by his father. Trolls are infamously known for circulating speculations and rumours, but turns out that they were spot on this time. In a recent press conference, Dulquer spoke about how he has...

CinemaThe movie will also star actors Shreya Dhanwanthary, Pooja Bhatt and Sunny Deol in pivotal roles. Tnm StaffFacebook/ Dulquer Salmaan, Balki Shortly after actor Shreya Dhanwanthary took to Twitter to announce that she has been roped in to play one of the lead roles in director Balki’s next, actor Dulquer said on social media that he is excited to work with director Balki and the rest of the team. He noted that he cannot wait to work with his all-time favourite star Sunny Deol, the timeless Pooja Bhatt and talented Shreya Dhanwanthary. He also added that he cannot wait to start filming with these incredible artists. “Super excited to be a part of the wonderful #RBalkis next with an all time fav superstar #SunnyDeol sir, the lovely and timeless @PoojaB1972 maam and the super talented #ShreyaDhanwanthary ! Blessed to work with these incredible artists. Cannot wait to start filming,” Dulquer’s post read.

CinemaPC Sreeram, who is on board as the cinematographer for the project, revealed earlier that the yet-to-be-titled film will be a psychological thriller. Tnm StaffFacebook/ PTIActor Shreya Dhanwanthary took to Twitter to share with fans that she will be sharing the screen with actors Dulquer Salmaan, Pooja Bhatt and Sunny Deol in director Balki’s next. Sharing a screenshot of a news story about the same, actor Shreya expressed her excitement to collaborate with the actors. “Normally, I’d be keeping this a bit on the down low but Omg! Is it cool if I myself am hella kicked about this? I mean… R Balki!!! Sunny Deol!! Pooja Bhatt! Dulquer Salmaan!!!” the actor wrote. The yet-to-be-titled film is reportedly set to release next year. The Balki directorial is touted to be a thriller. The movie marks the first-time collaboration between the lead actors. The movie is gearing up to go on floors shortly.

TollywoodHindi and Marathi actor Mrunal will be playing the role of Sita in the yet to be titled film, while Dulquer will be seen as Lieutenant Ram. Tnm StaffActor Mrunal Thakur has been roped in to play the lead, opposite Dulquer Salmaan, in the upcoming Hanu Raghavapudi directorial. The movie marks her Telugu debut. The announcement was made via a poster from the film featuring Mrunal, which was unveiled on Sunday, August 1, on the occasion of her birthday. Revealing her first look, the makers wrote: “Proud to Introduce @mrunal0801 as Sita Happy birthday Sita. You will conquer hearts. (sic).” The movie marks the first collaboration between Dulquer and Mrunal Thakur. She will be essaying the role of Sita in the movie. In the poster, Mrunal looks elegant in a blue saree, there is a mirror in front of her and she is turning away from it and has a surprised expression on her face.

MollywoodIn a recent social media post, Dulquer Salmaan posted a photo of himself and informed followers that he is back to work. Tnm StaffDulquer Salmaan/ InstagramActor Dulquer Salmaan recently took to social media to tell his followers that he is all set to get back to work. He used hashtags such as ‘as special as time off was’, ‘time with family’, ‘now need to motor’, ‘some epic films’ and ‘mountains to climb’, indicating that he is optimistic and looking forward to getting back to the sets. However, what stunned both fans as well as celebrities was the photo that the Charlie actor shared. Dulquer, who is seen sporting a casual and stylish look in a black cap and sunglasses, took the selfie in such a manner that the phone screen and his own face was visible in one sunglass lens. The lighting in the reflection further highlighted the contrast, making the photo composition attractive.

MollywoodThe movie is helmed by ‘Ohm Shanthi Oshaana’ fame director June Anthany Joseph.Tnm StaffActor Sunny Wayne announced recently that his upcoming film Sara’s will be releasing on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video on July 5. He shared the news on his Instagram page while releasing a new single from the movie titled ‘Mele Vinpadavukal’. The details about the movie streaming on Amazon Prime Video was added towards the end of the peppy song. ‘Mele Vinpadavukal’ is based on a group of friends taking a fun-filled road trip. It is sung by Sooraj Santhosh and composed by Shaan Rahman. Sharing the video with fans on Wednesday, the actor wrote on Instagram, “Presenting the first Video song from -Saras’S movie.” Starring actors Sunny Wayne and Anna Ben in the lead, Sara’s is helmed by Ohm Shanthi Oshaana fame Jude Anthany Joseph. Apart from starring Anna Ben and Sunny Wayne in the lead,...

EntertainmentNazriya and Fahadh, Dulquer and Amal, Prithviraj and Surpriya are all in the photo, that’s being shared a lot.Tnm StaffOn the face of it, it is just a photo of three couples all dressed up, perhaps for a party or an impromptu get-together. Only, these are very familiar faces, some of the most popular actors in new gen Malayalam cinema. Nazriya is in front of them all with Fahadh Faasil on the right, both well-known and well-adored actors, and a married couple. Prithviraj and Dulquer Salmaan are behind, all smiles, both top stars in Mollywood. Their spouses Supriya -- also a producer of many Prithviraj movies -- and Amal Sufiya are alongside Nazriya. All are dressed in matching dark clothes, the women with their hair let loose and the men bearing beards. Expectedly, with an ensemble of popular stars in one frame, the photo has gone viral, fans...

MollywoodThe Mollywood celebrities shared a poster created by Indian Medical Association that condemns violence against doctors. Tnm StaffFacebookIncidents of violence and assault against doctors have been on the rise lately in several parts of the country. In light of this, Mollywood celebrities have taken to social media to condemn the violence against them. Many celebrities, including Mohanlal and Prithviraj, have shared a graphic poster created by Indian Medical Association (Ima) that features a blood-stained medical staff uniform with the message “Stop attack on Doctors” written on it. It also includes the tagline, “Our health is in their hands.” Sharing the poster on Facebook, Mollywood star Mohanlal wrote, “We all have been fighting the Covid epidemic for the past year and a half. And the health workers including doctors are the frontline warriors of this battle.” Condemning acts of violence against doctors, he also added that doctors and frontline workers have...

MollywoodPopular Mollywood actor Dulquer Salmaan took to Twitter to request fans not to create fake profiles using his name on social media platforms.Tnm StaffFile photoClubhouse, a social networking app, is the talk of the town. However, a number of fake profiles have been created by fans who are impersonating Indian celebrities. Many users have also created social media profiles impersonating popular Mollywood actor Dulquer Salmaan. The actor took to Twitter on Monday to urge fans not to create fake accounts and condemned them for doing so. “So, I am not on on Clubhouse. These accounts are not mine. Please don’t impersonate me on social media. Not Cool! (sic),” Dulquer’s tweet read. Earlier, veteran cinematographer PC Sreeram announced on social media that Dulquer Salmaan will be teaming up with director R Balki for a new movie. Fans have been eager to receive further updates about the movie, however,...

CinemaVeteran cinematographer PC Sreeram took to Twitter to make the announcement.Tnm StaffFacebookVeteran cinematographer PC Sreeram revealed on Saturday that actor Dulquer Salmaan will be teaming up with filmmaker R Balki for an upcoming psychological thriller that is yet to be titled. PC Sreeram, who has worked on several movies helmed by director Balki in the past, took to Twitter to announce the news with fans. Rumours about a new project had been doing the rounds over the past few months. However, there was no official word on the project. Putting an end to the anticipation, Sreeram confirmed the news stating, “My next project with Balki will have Dulquer Salman. It’s a psychological thriller. Eagerly waiting to start work.” Balki’s last directorial venture was Pad Man, which starred popular Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar in the lead. The movie was based on the life of activist Arunachalam Muruganantham. Pad...

Mollywood Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, 'Salute' also stars Diana Penty and Lakshmi Gopalaswami, who began her career with Dulquer's father Mammootty 20 years ago. Tnm StaffMollywood actor Dulquer Salmaan, who recently wrapped up shooting for his upcoming Malayalam movie Salute, shared a new poster from the movie on Sunday, May 23. Dulquer is seen as a cop in the new poster of Salute. Along with the poster, the actor shared a note to his fans that, when the pandemic comes to an end, they will be able to watch their favourite movies on the big screen again and for a brief moment forget that the pandemic ever happened. “Some day when all this passes, we will get back to making movies that you all want to watch. And when you do, maybe, just maybe, for those brief moments it will be like none of this ever happened,” Helmed by filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews,...

OTTCreated by Raj and Dk, the thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video will see Samantha Akkineni playing an important role. Tnm StaffPutting an end to the long wait and months of speculations, Ott platform Amazon Prime Video announced on Tuesday that season 2 of Manoj Bajpayee’s web series The Family Man is all set to stream on the platform. The makers also announced that the trailer of the web series will be out on Wednesday. Created by Raj and Dk, The Family Man season 2 features actors Manoj Bajpayee, Sharad Kelkar, Priyamani and Sharib Hashmi reprising their roles from the first season. Actor Samantha Akkineni has also been roped in to play a pivotal role. The Family Man season 2 marks her debut performance in a web series. Several Tamil actors including Mime Gopi, Ravindra Vijay, Devadarshini Chetan, Anandsami and N Alagamperumal have been roped in to play important roles in the web series.

MollywoodBankrolled by Swapna Cinemas, the glimpse video was unveiled on the festival of Ram Navami. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeMarking the occasion of Ram Navami (Hindu festival), the makers of Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming film with director Hanu Raghavapudi, which is yet to be titled, revealed an introduction video of Dulquer’s character from the movie. Although Dulquer’s face is not seen in the introductory video, Dulquer is seen essaying the role of Lieutenant Ram in the period-drama. Watch the video here: The multilingual film is reportedly set in 1964. Produced by Priyanka Dutt, musician Vishal Chandrasekar has been roped in as the music composer for the movie. While it is produced by Swapna Cinemas, it is presented by Vyjayanthi Movies. Production House Swapna Cinema, which is bankrolling the film, took to Twitter to share the video with fans and wrote, "Lord Ram and his battle for love is legendary. Witness to...

MollywoodOn the professional front, Dulquer awaits the release of ‘Kurup’, ‘Salute’ and ‘Hey Sinamika’. Tnm StaffInstagram/Dulquer SalmaanPopular Mollywood actor Dulquer Salmaan surprised his sister Surumi as well as his fans by penning a heartfelt note for his sister on her birthday. The actor opened the heartwarming note by confessing that he generally chooses not to post anything like this since he respects her privacy but it's been a long time coming. Explaining how his sister has been more of a mother than an elder sibling to him, the 34-year-old actor wrote, “I usually never do this. Just to respect your privacy. But it’s been a long time coming. Happiest birthday to my chummythatha/Itha/thaaths! You are my oldest friend and more mother than sibling. Almost like I’m your first child. Listing the many roles you balance so beautifully and our favourite memories growing up.” Dulquer recounted...

MollywoodThe Jithu K Jayan directorial features actors Soubin Shahir, Hareesh Kanaran, Surabhi Lakshmi and Dileesh Pothan in the lead roles.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Dulquer Salmaan Popular Mollywood actor Dulquer Salmaan took to social media on Sunday to unveil the first-look poster of actor Soubin Shahir’s Kallan D’Souza. Sharing the poster, Dulquer wrote, “Charlie’s very own Kallan D’Souza gets his own spin off!! Starring my dearest Machan Soubi, Dileeshettan, Surabhi Lakshmi, Hareesh Kanaran among others. Directed by Jithu K Jayan. Wishing the entire team all the very best!! The poster looks awesome! Looks like a hilarious fun ride! (sic).” Kallan D’Souza is directed by debutant Jithu K Jayan. Bankrolled by Ruby Films, the movie stars Soubin Shahir, Dileesh Pothan, Surabhi Lakshmi and Hareesh Kanaran in the lead roles. The first-look poster features Soubin in an unseen and intriguing avatar but does not give too many details about the movie.

MollywoodThe film is written by Bobby and Sanjay and produced by Dulquer’s Wayfarer Films.Tnm StaffA crowd of men are shouting, banging on a police vehicle with voices asking the person inside to get out if he dared to. A slow music begins and Dulquer Salmaan, putting on the police cap from inside the vehicle gets out, slams the door and faces the crowd. This is the short and long of the teaser of his new film Salute, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, released minutes ago online. Director Rosshan Andrrews is once again associating with his favourite writer duo Bobby and Sanjay for the film. Dulquer’s Wayfarer Films is producing Salute. Noted Tamil musician Santhosh Narayanan is composing the music for the film. Sreekar Prasad is the editor and Aslam K Purayil the cinematographer. In the cast with Dulquer are Manoj K Jayan, Diana Penty, Lakshmi Gopalaswami, Sania Iyyappan,...

MollywoodSunny Wayne plays the lead along with Gouri G Kishan of ‘96’ fame in this fantasy drama directed by Prince Joy.Tnm StaffThe second trailer of Anugraheethan Antony is mostly about the two dogs that the elderly Sidhique raises, fed up with his human son, played by Sunny Wayne. In what is said to be a fantasy drama, Sunny Wayne and young Gouri G Kishan of 96 fame play the lead characters, living in a typical Kerala town. Actor Dulquer Salmaan released the trailer on Tuesday with wishes for his dear “Sunnychan, Gouri, director Prince Joy and the entire team”. This is the first film that Prince Joy is directing. The producer is M Shijith. Naveen T Manilal has written the story and Arun Muraleedharan has composed the music. The cinematographer is Selvakumar S. Appu Bhattathiri edited the film before going off to make his directorial debut with Nizhal. Other actors in Anugraheethan Antony include Indrans,...