The 111-day Soorya Festival being conducted as part of the 32nd anniversary of Soorya will be held from Monday, and will be on till January 10, 2010. Soorya president Gopalakrishna Pillai and general secretary Soorya Krishnamoorthy said that over 1,500 artists from various parts of the country would be participating in the festival. This year’s Soorya Festival has been included in the Incredible India festival of the Tourism Department of the Government of India. Dr Jawahar Sarkar, Cultural Secretary of the Government of India, will inaugurate the festival at Tagore Theatre here at 6.45 p.m. on Monday. As part of the inaugural, the Samudra dance troupe will present ‘Ganeshasthuti’. Following this, the Soorya film festival to be held up to September 30 will be inaugurated. ‘Bhramaram’ is the inaugural film.
Monday, September 21, 2009
The 111-day Soorya Festival begins today
'Mahendra jaalam' by Rajeevnath
After 'Pakal Nakshathrangal' Anoop Menon is writing screenplay for the film 'Mahendra jaalam' directed by Rajeevnath. It is for the first time Rajeevnath is directing a commercial movie.
Mamooty in Raavu Maayumbol
After Ranjit's 'Paleri Maanikam' Mamootty is scheduled to do his next project `Raavu Maayumbol' also. Mamootty's Play House will produce the film. More details are yet to come.
Mohanlal got Sri Chithira Thirunal Trust award
Superstar Mohanlal has been selected for the Sri Chithira Thirunal award for 2009, instituted by Sri Chithira Thirunal Trust, formed in memory of the former Maharaja of the erstwhile Travancore Sri Chithira Tirunal. The award includes a cash prize of Rs. 10,00,000 and a plaque. The award, instituted in 2006, honours individuals who have made exceptional contributions in fields such as science, technology, literature, art, medicine, cinema and education. Mohanlal was considered for the award for his contributions to Cinema and Theatre.
Uthara Swayamvaram starring Jayasurya, Roma, Lalu Alex, Balachandra Menon
Uthara Swayamvaram starring Jayasurya, Roma, Lalu Alex, Balachandra Menon
Thursday, 17 September, 2009
Banner: Pavithram Creations
Name of the Film: Uthara Swayamvaram
Main Cast: Jayasurya, Roma, Lalu Alex, Balachandra Menon, Nedumudi Venu,SalimKumar, Harisree Asokan, Indrans, Bijukuttan, Sukumari, Shafna, Lakshmi Priya, Sobha Mohan & others
Music: M. Jayachandran
Camera: Salu George
Lyrics: Gireesh Puthencherry
Script/Dialogue: J. Pallasseri
Producer: Santhosh Pavithran
Director: Ramakanth Sarju
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Kelkunnundo by Geethu Mohandas
`Kelkunnundo?', a short film, the directorial venture of actress Geethu Mohan Das, which exceeds 22 minutes was screened on Sunday at Prasad Lab in Kazhakoottam KINFRA park, near Thiruvananthapuram. Adoor Goplakrishan, Syama Prasad, Rajeev Nath, Lenin Rajendran and Madhu Pal and others watched the preview of the film. It is the story about a blind girl Asna, who has no colours in her world. The director is trying to colourise her mind with hope. Geethu said, she has developed this film from one of her short stories.
Swale - Dileep , Gopika's
Colourful factory brings Dileep and Gopika’s Swale
Name of the film : Swale ( Staff Reporter )
Main Cast: Dileep, Gopika, Jagathy, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Salim Kumar, Ganesh, Harisree Asokan, Idavela Babu, KPAC Lalitha, Kalabhavan Haneef & others
Music: Bijibal
Camera: P.. Sukumar
Lyrics: Anil Panachooran
Script: Kalavoor Ravikumar
Producer: Madhu Warrier and P.Sukumar
Director: P. Sukumar
Jayaram, Guinness Pakru in "My Big Father "
Time Ad International’s brings you Jayaram’s "My Big Father "
Name of the Film : My Big Father
Main Cast: Jayaram, Guinness Pakru (Ajayan), Kaniha, Salim Kumar, Suraj, Baburaj, Innocent, Kochupreman & others
Lyrics: Vayalar Sartchandra Varma
Camera: Vipin Mohan
Script: Suresh Menon
Producer: P.A. Sebastian
Director: Mahesh
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
A documentary on the life of Vagbhatananda
A documentary on the life of Vagbhatananda, who was among those who started social renaissance in the Kerala, was released by social critic Sukumar Azhikode at the Atmavidya Sanghom at Azhikode, Kannur on Sunday.Vagbhatananda's childhood, struggle against the caste system, his marriage and his involvement in the freedom struggle have been presented in the film, directed by P.K. Sacheendran.
Kalabhavan Mani
Main Cast: Kalabhavan Mani, Sddique, Saikumar, Janardhanan, Jagathy, Venu Nagavally, Baiju, Anand, Kiranraj, Sindhu Menon, Sweta Menon, Ambika Mohan,
Music: Sreeram
Camera: K. P. Nambiathiri
Lyrics: ONV Kurup
Dialogue: Suresh Pathissery
Producer: Nanda Kumar
Director: Irshaad
Monday, September 14, 2009
Vijaya Krishnan's Dhala Marmarangal- Vinu Mohan, Sruthi Lakshmi,
Banner: Film Fantazy
Main Cast: Vinu Mohan, Sruthi Lakshmi, Indrans, Megha Nathan, Surya Mohan, Sobha Mohan, Kanakalatha, Kochu Preman, Vinu Sankar, Malini Menon & others
Music : Mohan Sithara
Camera: Kannan
Lyrics: Vijaya Krishnan
Producer: Anil Dev
Direcort : Vijaya Krishnan
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Actor Bala and Amritha exchange engagement ring
Tamil-Malayalam film actor Bala exchanged engagement ring on Monday morning with Asianet star singer 2007 fame Amritha Suresh in a function at Taj Earth Hotel in Nedumbassery near Ernakulam. Other than the close relatives of both Bala and Amritha, director Roshan Andrews, actor Sanker, producer Jagadeesh Chandran and Radhika, wife of actor Suresh Gopi attended the function. Amritha hails from Idappally near Ernakulam. Bala is a Tamilian and started his career by acting in Tamil films. Now he is more engaged in Malayalam films.
Yanthram by Kalabhavan Mani
According to reports, he has been roped in for 'Yanthram'. This flick being directed by Shankar is the talk of the town since it stars superstar Rajnikanth in the lead. It also stars Aishwarya Rai as the female lead.
Actor Bala and Amritha exchange engagement ring
Tamil-Malayalam film actor Bala exchanged engagement ring on Monday morning with Asianet star singer 2007 fame Amritha Suresh in a function at Taj Earth Hotel in Nedumbassery near Ernakulam. Other than the close relatives of both Bala and Amritha, director Roshan Andrews, actor Sanker, producer Jagadeesh Chandran and Radhika, wife of actor Suresh Gopi attended the function. Amritha hails from Idappally near Ernakulam. Bala is a Tamilian and started his career by acting in Tamil films. Now he is more engaged in Malayalam films. Bala was the guest during the telecast of Starsinger programmes. This acquaintance reached them into the path of love. He courted Amritha and she gave a positive reply and intimated their parents.
Daivathinte Kaiyoppu
Banner: Himukri Creations
Name of the film : Daivathinte Kaiyopp
Main Cast: Madhu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Gopakumar, Maithili, Urmila Unni, Vasu Nair,
Music: Vijaya Krishnan
Camera: Noushad Shereef
Lyrics: Vayalar Saratchandra Varma
Producer: G. Vasudev and Somasundaram
Director : Benny Asamsa
Viaram On September 20
Suresh Gopi’s Vairam has been scheduled to grace screens on September 20.Directed by Nishad. M. A and produced by N. Shiva Rao which is under the banner Cinema NSR (I) Pvt. Cheriyan Kalpakavadi has written the script.The cast are Pasupathi, Mukesh, Dhanya Mary, Meera Vasudev and others. The film is cinematographed by Sanjeev Shanker and stills are by Mahadevan Thambi.
Priyamani rubbishes marriages rumours
Priyamani has made a strong comeback in Malayalam through the movie Puthiyamugham. With her arrival rumours have also flocked to our state. The latest is regarding her marriage with Telugu actor Tarun, son of yesteryear actress Rojaramani. However Priyamani has officially clarified everything by saying, “Tarun is my good friend and nothing more than that.”
Friday, September 11, 2009
Sajeev Kilikulam's Krishna Rajapuram
'Krishana Rajapuram' is produced by Syam Vellapalli under the banner of Vellapalli Films. The shoot is progressing in
`Janakan' by Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi
Mohanlal-Suresh Gopi film has named `Janakan'. The shoot is progressing at Vandannoor at Neyattinkara near Thiruvananthapuram. The investigative character film is directed by debutant N.R. Sanjeev. S.N. Swamy has written the screen play. The story develops in a village, where three friends Viswan, Monayi from Trichur and Pazhani live together. Viswan's family includes wife Nirmala and daughter Anu. Anu was an air hostess trainee in the city. One day somebody got murdered near their place and these three friends were suspected.
Indrajeet casted as the hero in 'PSC Balan'
Indrajeet has been casted as the hero in 'PSC Balan' directed by debutant Sayed Usman. Under the banner of 'Gods Eye Creations', Aneesh Kumar Kannur and Mithun Sathya Nilambur are the producing the film. Sree Devika is the heroine. Other casts include Jagathy, Sai Kumar, Salim Kumar, Harisree Asokan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Biju Kuttan, Indrans, Machan Varghese, Narayanan Kutty, Prem Kumar, Kochu Preman, Shobha Mohan, Laxmi Priya, Mallika Sukumaran and others
Vikraman Nair bagged the Ramu Kaariat
Vikraman Nair has bagged the Ramu Kaariat award instituted by `Thriprayar Nadakavirunnu organising committee' for his comprehensive contribution for theatre. The award includes a purse of Rs 10,001 and a citation. Actress K.P.A.C Lalitha will be given away the award in connection with the function of Thriprayar Nadakavirunnu at Priyadarshini hall in Thriprayar on September 26 at 5.30 pm.
International film festival begins on December 11 @ Trivandrum
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Valayar Paramashivam - Dileep
The name ‘Valayar Paramashivam’ definitely rings a bell somewhere. We had heard this name in the Dileep-Kavya Madhavan starrer Malayalam movie Runway. Now Dileep is planning to play this title role in the sequel to the very same movie under the direction of the veteran filmmaker Joshy. The movie is being planned as a hilarious action thriller.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Website for their forthcoming release Pazhassi Raja
Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Tamil star Sarath Kumar inaugurated the website for their forthcoming release, Pazhassi Raja in Chennai on Tuesday. But the focus was clearly on a collaboration of a different kind.Tamil and Malayalam stars sharing screen space seems to be the trend of the season. If Mohanlal and Kamal Hassan have teamed up for Unnaippoal Oruvan, then Mammooty and Sarath are coming together after all most 19 years, for the historical drama Pazhassi Raja.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Kavya Madhavan in Maadan Kolli
Popular Malayalam actress Kavya Madhavan, who has been going through a tumultuous phase in her married life (her marriage with Nishal Chandra is on the rocks), has reportedly signed a horror film titled Maadan Kolli (Ghost Buster) to be directed by Army officer-turned filmmaker Major Ravi, known for his war movies Keerthichakra, Mission 90 Days and Kurukshetra.
Mohanlal or Prithviraj in Yodha2
Continuing with the series of recent sequels, Mollywood will be offering another of its super hit for a second part. The 1992 hit movie "Yodha" which featured Mohanlal and Madhubala and in fact, one of the first movies of AR Rahman will go in for the making of a second part by the next year. This new project will be directed by Sanjeev Sivan and will be made in Hindi, as well. Big names like AR Rahman, Richard Herrovites, Sreekarprasad, Santhosh Sivan and Sean Kerbey will team up for this thriller which will be produced by Network 18.
Monday, September 7, 2009
No plans to enter politics by Mammootty
Mammooka, as he is affectionately known by millions of his fans worldwide, can essay a character with ease as long as it has something to say, because the inane isn’t for him. The star is all excited about his magnum opus Pazhassi Raja, scripted by MT Vasudevan Nair and directed by veteran Hariharan. The period drama is the costliest Malayalam film, with a budget of around Rs 25 crore.
55th National Film Awards-Malayalam cinema sweeps
Malayalam cinema made an impressive sweep at the 55th National Film Award. Renowned Malayalam film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan got the best director award for Naalu Pennungal. Ouseppachan is the Best Music director for Ore Kadal, Pattanam Rasheed got the award for best make-up for Pardesi and B Ajit for Editing for Naalu Pennungal.
Mammootty 56th birthday
Veteran Malayalam superstar Mammootty plans to celebrate his 56th birthday Monday in a quiet way and says he has made no resolutions for the occasion either.Speaking to IANS over telephone from Chennai, the actor said he prefers to have a quiet birthday.
"Rathri 12.30" Movie based in Paul M George's murder
Businessman Paul M George’s murder, which made a lot of news recently, is about to be made into a film soon.Titled Rathri 12.30, the film will star Babu Antony as the journalist who investigates the murder. Directed by Simon Kuruvilla, the film will have a newcomer as the lead actress.
'Inganeyum Oral'
'Inganeyum Oral' is the film to be directed by Kabeer Rawther. The story moves around a middle aged Professor, who married late. The story develops with the tinge of humour. Praveena is the heroine. They are supported by Vinu Mohan, Jagathy, Indrans and others.
Prithviraj again in Singaravelan
After the success of 'Puthiya Mukham', Deepan has casted Prithviraj again to do the lead in his forthcoming project `Singaravelan'. Priyamani is the heroine. Seven Arts is producing the film.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Italian actor Vincenzo Bocherelli is paired with Mamta Mohandas
Debutant director Anish J Karinad’s In Love with Kerala is expected to start shooting in the first week of November.Italian actor Vincenzo Bocherelli is paired with Mamta Mohandas, and he will play the film’s lead role. For the first time, a foreigner will be playing the lead role in a Malayalam film.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
ലാലേട്ടന് മാലാഖ - LaL as Maalaka
പലിശക്കാരനായാല് മറ്റേയാള്ക്കും പലിശക്കാരനാകണം. ഒരാള് നാടകം കളിച്ചാല് മറ്റേയാള്ക്കും അത് ചെയ്തേ തീരു. കഴിഞ്ഞ കുറെക്കാലമായി മലയാള സിനിമയിലെ രസതന്ത്രം അങ്ങനെയാണ്.
സൂപ്പറുകള് തമ്മില് അടയും ചക്കരയുമാണെങ്കിലും ഇരുവരുടെയും ഫാന്സുകാര് നടത്തുന്ന ചക്കളത്തിപോരാട്ടത്തിന് ഇതൊക്കെ കൂടിയേ തീരൂ. മമ്മൂട്ടിയും ലാലും പലിശക്കാരായെത്തിയ മാടമ്പിയേയും പരുന്തിനെയും ചുറ്റിപ്പറ്റി ആരാധകര് കാട്ടിക്കൂട്ടിയ പുക്കാറുകളൊന്നും ജനം മറന്നിട്ടില്ല.
ഇപ്പോള് ഭൂതമായി പട്ടണത്തെ വിറപ്പിയ്ക്കുന്ന തിരക്കിലാണ് മമ്മൂക്ക. ഭൂതത്തെ കണ്ട് വിരണ്ട് ജനം തിയറ്ററില് നിന്നും കയറുമോയെന്ന് കണ്ടറിയണം. എന്തായാലും ഭൂതമായി മമ്മൂക്ക അരങ്ങ് തകര്ക്കുമ്പോള് ലാലേട്ടന് മിണ്ടാതിരുന്നാല് ശരിയാവില്ല. ലാലേട്ടന് മിണ്ടിയില്ലേലും ആരാധകര്ക്ക് അടങ്ങിയിരിക്കാന് പറ്റില്ലല്ലോ? അവരെ സമാധാനപ്പെടുത്താന് ലാലേട്ടനും അത്തരമൊരു സാഹസത്തിന് ഒരുങ്ങുകയാണ്.
എയ്ഞ്ചല് ജോണ് ഒക്ടോബര് 18ന് തിയറ്ററുകളിലെത്തും
Kavya to make a comeback as a witch
Will Kavya Madhavan make a comeback as a witch in Major Ravi’s horror film Madan Kolli? Major Ravi, the man who has made army based movies like Keerthichakra, Mission 90 Days , Kurukshetra is making a horror film with terrific graphics and special effects. Kavya has promised
Shaji Kailas to direct RK
Shaji Kailas, renowned filmmaker from Malayalam film industry delivered a laudable show with actor RK in “Ellam Avan Seyal’. The film indeed won laurels for RK and as well as for the filmmaker for an extraordinary movie.“Ellam Avan Seyal’ happened to be a remake of his own Malayalam film “Chintamani Kola Case’ that featured Suresh Gopi and Bhavana in lead roles.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Vineeth and Lakshmi Gopalasawmy @ 'Bharatham' at JT Pac
Vineeth and Lakshmi Gopalasawmy come together to bring out ‘Bharatham’ at JT Pac. These two scintillating dancers will mesmerise the audience with a show which will be a treat to dance lovers with its rich blend of music and astounding movements.‘Bharatham’ was well appreciated by all when it was staged at Thiruvananthapuram the other day. And it will be a new experience for dance buffs in
Three productions by Big Pictures @ 33rd Montreal World film festival
Shyam Benegals Well Done Abba, Rituparno Ghoshs Abohamaan and Shaji Karun’s Kutty Srank — three productions by Big Pictures will be screened at the ongoing 33rd Montreal World film festival.While Benegal and Karun’s films have been selected for the World Greats section, Ghosh’s movie will be showcased in the Focus on World Cinema section at the festival that started Aug 27.
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Sonia-Selvaragavn pair has applied for divorce
Sonia-Selvaragavn pair has applied for divorce under mutual consent.Despite the fact that both their marriages have turned to be a fool’s gold, they have fresh ideas for their professional life.Sonia has signed up as the lead character for a brand-new mega serial in Kalaingnar TV. Looks like the actress had guaranteed that she won’t pull back like how she did last time for the serial ‘Naanal’.
Screening 'Sin City' @ Ernakulam
EPLFC will be screening Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez’s ‘
Soundarya - Jayamala's daughter debut in films
Jayamala's daughter Soundarya, aged 19, who was earlier approached to play the female lead in Yograj Bhat’s shelved project Lagori opposite Puneet Rajkumar, is expected to debut in films soon with a Telugu film, followed by a Malayalam film.
Divya Unni will perform during Saturday's Onam Celebration @ Oklahoma Malayalee Association.
Dancer Divya Unni will perform during Saturday’s Onam Celebration sponsored by the Oklahoma Malayalee Association. Divya Unni, a south
Vikram ready @ Malayalam films
Tamil superstar Vikram is ready to dance and sing for Malayalam movies. This has come as a shocker from a star who has been tasting success time and again and of late with Kandhasamy. Vikram was in Kerala for the theatre release of his movie Kandhasamy. Vikram’s upcoming projects are Mani Ratnam’s Raavan, subramaniapuram fame Sasi Kumar’s new film and Vikram Kumar’s fantasy oriented film.
Prithviraj-Priyamani in 'Ninaithale Inikkum'
Close on the heels of their ‘Ninaithale Inikkum’ hitting the screens today, the Prithviraj-Priyamani pair will soon have one more release in Tamil film industry.Thirakkatha, a Malayalam movie which had the actor and the actress in lead roles, is being dubbed into Tamil. Titled ‘Kadhal Mudichu’, attempts are being made to release the movie soon.
Music composer James Vasanthan into Malayalam
Music composer James Vasanthan is going places. He is stepping into Malayalam film industry, that too in a film starring ‘Megastar’ Mammootty in the lead.The Tamil film industry music director, who is behind chartbusters in films like Subramaniapuram and Pasanga, will score music for ‘Doubles’, the forthcoming movie of Mammootty.
Singaravelan - Deepan and Prithvi
Deepan and Prithvi, whose film Puthiya Mugham did very good business, are ready with their next film, Singaravelan. Prithvi will play the lead in it. The film, scripted by Babu Janardhanan
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Composer James Vasanthan in a Malayalam film
The song 'Kangal Irundaal...' from Tamil movie Subramanipuram has become very popular even among audiences in Kerala. Composer James Vasanthan, who composed that song, has now been signed on to work in a Malayalam film, Doubles, starring Mammootty and Nadhiya.
Vikram interested to act in Malayalam Films
Vinayan - `Quotation' gang was engaged to kill him
Prithvi Raj and Mamooty in 'Pokkiri Raja'
Anjali Menon directing 'Subhayathra' in 'Kerala Cafe'
Actor Mukesh has become a novelist
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Mohanlal with Suresh Gopi
Malayalam super star Mohanlal will be the defending lawyer of Suresh Gopi in debutant director NR Sanjiv’s new untitled crime thriller produced by Arun and distributed by Maxlab Films.According to sources, Mohanlal will make a 20 minute cameo appearance in this film as the brilliant criminal lawyer Suryanarayanan, who saves a villager Viswanathan
Shobana to stage musical in Malaysia
ward winning Indian actress-dancer Shobana is to stage her acclaimed musical "Maya Ravan", based on the Ramayana epic, for the Malaysian audience here.The musical, which has been conceived, interpreted and choreographed, by Shobana is aimed to widen the appeal of the Ramayana among world audiences.
Mammootty in Marikkar Films' Tamil film
Mammootty is reportedly all set to do the lead in one more Tamil film, which will be produced by Marikkar Films. It should be remembered that Marikkar Films, started jointly by Shahul Hameed Marikkar and Anto Joseph, had made their beginnings with the Mammootty-starrer Amal Neerad film 'Big B'.
'Pazhhassi Raja' to hit 525 screens on Ramazan
Hariharan's magnum opus 'Pazhassi Raja' would have a global release on Ramzan, when the film would be simultaneously released in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on 525 screens across the world.The film is believed to be the costliest ever production in the history of Malayalam cinema with the budget having exceeded a staggering twenty six crores. Veteran script writer M T Vasudevan Nair who has penned the script, has relied on several authentic resources including the Malabar Manual for reliable facts that made up the brave warrior's life.The rerecording done by musical maestro Illayaraja has the Hungarian symphony lending that magical touch to the whole affair.
Mohanlal again in police role
Shaji Kailas is once again gearing up to create another super human police officer character for Mohanlal. He has already signed the Onam project of Mohanlal for the year 2010. The movie titled as ‘Raman Police’ will be scripted by A K Saajan. Interestingly Mohanlal was in a police role last time, in the movie ‘Baba Kalayani’ which was also directed by Shaji Kailas.
Onam Mega celebration
More than 4000 artists will be participating in the week-long Onam celebrations beginning in the capital on Tuesday. About 125 performances ranging from classical dances and music, to folk arts and martial arts will be staged at 16 venues across the city during the week. Folk artists participating in the fair will number more than 1200.
Tamil TV anchor James Vasanthan in Malayalam
Popular Tamil TV anchor James Vasanthan, who shot to unexpected fame as a music director with five super hit songs including 'Kankal iranthaal' of writer-director-actor Sasikumar's path breaking Tamil film Subramaniapuram (2008), is all set to debut in Malayalam.
Malayalam film director Anwar Rasheed and his mother were attacked
Two days after Kerala high court warned the government against “goonda raj”, Malayalam film director Anwar Rasheed and his mother were attacked and injured at home.Police said the attack by a group who trespassed into the compound of his house took place at around 11pm on Sunday. Mother and the son were admitted to hospital and are recovering from the shock.