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Mollywood Strike Crisis ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In December of last year, we reported on the challenging situation faced by Mollywood film producers. While Malayalam cinema has gained significant exposure outside of Kerala and is widely recognized for its content-driven, grounded storytelling, the industry has suffered severe financial losses. According to a Kerala Film Producers’ Association (Kfpa) report, the Malayalam film industry incurred losses amounting to Inr 650–700 crores in 2024.

This grim scenario persisted despite the financial success of several notable films, including A.R.M., Kishkindha Kaandam, Aavesham, Premalu, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, Manjummel Boys, and others. Unfortunately, recent developments indicate that the situation remains unchanged.

Various film bodies in the Malayalam film industry have decided to take matters into their own hands by announcing an indefinite strike starting June 1, 2025. The strike is primarily fueled by concerns over actors’ skyrocketing remuneration and the entertainment tax, which contribute to inflated and unsustainable budgets for Malayalam films,...

Marco Hindi Box Office Collection Day 22: Highest Grossing Hindi Dubbed Malayalam Film Roaring High! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Marco’s Hindi version at the box office is refusing to surrender at the box office. The film, after 22 days, stands at 11.03 crore, and it has emerged as a surprise winner at the box office. Unni Mukundan’s film in India is inching close to 60 crore, with the worldwide total heading towards 100 crore.

Highest-Grossing Hindi Dubbed Malayalam Film

Unni Mukundan moved past the highest-grossing Hindi-dubbed Malayalam film of 2024 way back. But with the total, it has created a massive margin over the past film that held the record.

Marco Hindi Box Office Collection Day 22

On the 22nd day, January 10, the fourth Friday, the Hindi version of Marco earned 0.23 crore, which was a drop of around 61.6% at the box office. It would be interesting to see where would the film head to over the weekend.

Jr Ntr’s Ntrneel is all set to feature Tovino Thomas and Rukmini Vasanth? (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

Reports suggest that actors like Tovino Thomas, Rukmini Vasanth and Biju Menon may play key roles in the film, directed by Prashanth Neel.

According to online sources including OTTPlay, the filmmakers are considering these actors for the cast. However, the official list of actors has not been announced yet. Rumors suggest that the movie will start shooting soon.

Tovino Thomas recently hinted at his entry into Telugu cinema. He mentioned this during a stage event for his movie “Ajayante Randam Moshanam” in 2024. If true, he will make his Telugu debut alongside Jr Ntr. Tovino Thomas recently appeared in the movie Identity. Trisha Krishnan co-starred in the film.

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Kerala Film Producers’ Association Report! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The vibrant Malayalam film industry has enjoyed a national spotlight, with 2024 being hailed as a golden era thanks to unprecedented financial success. Films like Manjummel Boys, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, Aavesham, Premalu, A.R.M., Kishkindha Kaandam, and Marco captivated audiences nationwide. To the average moviegoer, everything is smooth sailing in Mollywood, with hit films rolling out one after another.

However, a recent Kerala Film Producers’ Association (Kfpa) report revealed a staggering loss of Inr 650–700 crores in 2024. While this may surprise fans, it’s something industry insiders and keen observers have long been aware of.

The Kerala Film Producers’ Association (Kfpa) shared some eye-opening figures about the Malayalam film industry in 2024 on Saturday. Of the 204 films released this year, including remastered re-releases of 5 classic Malayalam films, only 26 achieved financial success, earning titles like super hit, hit, or average hit. These 26 films collectively brought a net profit of Inr 300–350 crores.

Get ready, Solo Leveling fans! The countdown is almost over. Crunchyroll’s most sensational anime of the year, Solo Leveling, is finally returning with its long-awaited season 2, which is set to debut on January 4, 2025.

Season 2 will pick up right where the gripping first season left off; this new chapter promises more thrills, action, and jaw-dropping moments. Following the excitement for Season 2, Solo Leveling‘s latest film -ReAwakening- has been a huge hit among fans.

Sung Jinwoo in the Season 2 Trailer. [Credit: A-1 Pictures]

The movie provides a recap of the series’ first season, followed by the exclusive premiere of the first two episodes of Season 2. Though Season 1 of the anime faced some criticism, the ReAwakening film teased a sequel ready to silence the negativity. Season 2 holds promise, but the anime studio may struggle to capture the manhwa’s legacy, especially Jinwoo’s evolving personality, which resonated deeply with readers.

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For an action film to be popular, it requires the right amount of authentic artistic elements. Martial art is an important component in that category. Implementing the right degree of combat and finesse, Jithin Laal’s Ajayante Randam Moshanam or A.R.M is jampacked with the best of adventure.

The movie transcends mere combat, artfully orchestrating a collection of action moves, where each duel, skilfully choreographed, is infused with the profound legacy and exacting skill of Kalaripayattu. But these sequences go way beyond standard action, they evolve into an enthralling dance of force, blending tradition and technique to amplify the niche storytelling. As a result, they entail imprinted indelibly upon the audience’s mind. The raw ingenuity of these instances, resplendent with the weight of combative mastery, pushes A.R.M to a zenith of filmmaking where the audience do not remain merely spectators, but intimately and intensely engaged...