MollywoodThe actor and dancer opened the dance studio in Kochi in 2014.Digital NativeThe coronavirus has caused several businesses to fold down. Malayalam actor and dancer Rima Kallingal who runs a dance studio called Mamangam in Kochi has decided to close it down due to the pandemic and resultant lockdown. The actor took to social media to announce the decision. Expressing gratitude to those associated with Mamangam, she wrote, “I have decided to close down the Mamangam studios and the dance classes wing after the corona fiasco hitting us. It was a labour of love and there are so many memories associated with this place. The high energy dance classes, dance rehearsals, film screenings, workshops, flood relief collection camps, debates and discussions, shootings, everything will always echo in all our hearts.” Rima set up Mamangam in 2014. The dance studio and performance space have come up with several productions such as 'Yamuna'.
- 2/5/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe films include 'Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham', 'Jallikattu', 'Virus', 'Kumbalangi Nights', 'Moothon', 'Sameer', 'Vasanthi', and 'Ishq' among others. Digital NativeThis is perhaps the golden era for the Malayalam film industry with 17 films entering the final screening process for the 67th National Film Awards in various categories. Grapevine has it that 17 Malayalam films including Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham, Jallikattu, Virus, Kumbalangi Nights, Moothon, Sameer, Vasanthi, and Ishq, have been shortlisted for the final rounds. Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham, which was censored in 2019, has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Priyadarshan directing it. It is a star-studded film that also has Suniel Shetty, Arjun Sarja, Siddique, Prabhu Deva, Sudeep, Prabhu, Madhu, Manju Warrier, Paresh Rawal, Keerthy Suresh, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Pranav Mohanlal, Suhasini Maniratnam, Nedumudi Venu, Ashok Selvan, and others in pivotal roles. The film’s technical crew includes cinematographer Tirru and editor Ms Ayyappan Nair. Ronnie Raphael...
- 1/30/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MOLLYWOODThe regional office of the Cbfc had earlier denied certification for ‘Varthamanam’, with a board member saying it is “surely antinational”. Digital NativeDigital NativeLast week, the Malayalam film Varthamanam was denied censor certification by the regional office of the Censor Board of Film Certification (Cbfc), which became a topic of discussion. Following this, the filmmakers have now received a go-ahead from the Delhi Central Censor Board revising committee. Denying clearance for the film earlier, Cbfc member Adv Sandeep Kumar tweeted: “As a censor board member, I saw the film Varthamanam. The subject is the Dalit, Muslim oppression in the Jnu protest. I opposed it because the film's writer and producer is Aryadan Shoukath. The film's premise was surely anti-national.” Sensing that the tweet could rake up a controversy, he removed the tweet, but not before it caught the attention of netizens and other filmmakers. In Varthamanam, directed by Siddhartha Siva,...
- 1/7/2021
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe gorgeous actor-entrepreneur is seen sporting a white crochet top paired with blue denim pants that looks totally cool.Digital NativePoornima Indrajith, a well-known actor and wife of actor Indrajith Sukumaran took the internet by storm with a cool selfie. She had shared a selfie on her Instagram page and it went viral. The gorgeous actor-entrepreneur is seen sporting a white crochet top paired with blue denim pants that looks totally cool. While the pic has been receiving a lot of comments, Poornima’s elder daughter Prarthana went on to write, “Ive Such A Hot Mama What Is This (sic).” And that is not all! The youngster also revealed that her mom is wearing her pants! She went on to revealed, “Also those are my jeans.” To this, the pretty mom replied, “@prarthanaindrajith Like You And it’s mine now Ily.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
- 12/12/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Mollywood'The Loom - A Story of Revival,' documents the survival of the weavers in Kochi after a devastating flood. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe documentary on the weavers of Cherai in Kochi, titled The Loom - A Story of Revival, was released by actor Rima Kallingal online recently. It documents the survival of the weavers in Kochi after a devastating flood. The Loom - A Story of Revival gives an insight about how the weavers revived the hand-weaving handloom industry; thereby saving their livelihood. Putting out the documentary on her social media page, Rima wrote, “As we survive a pandemic together, this is the perfect time to share an inspiring story of revival by the dexterous weavers of Cherai, and how they embraced a challenging change by bringing in a modern sensibility to their invaluable, age-old skill. Here is a great story of resilience, that will remind us all about our...
- 8/20/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollyoodThe well known director is currently producing the eagerly awaited film 'Halal Love Story'.Digital NativeFilmmaker Aashiq Abu’s last directorial was the critically acclaimed film Virus, which hit the screens in June last year. The film was based on the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala that claimed the lives of 17 people. It had a remarkable line-up of stars in the cast including Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Parvathy, Rima Kallingal, Soubin Shahir, Tovino Thomas, Rahman, Indrajith Sukumaran, Madonna Sebastian, Remya Nambeeshan, Sharaf U Dheen, Sreenath Bhasi, Revathi, Joju George, Basil Joseph, Sudheesh and Vettukili Prakash. It was scripted by Mushin Parari, Suhas and Sharfu. National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi cranked the camera for this venture with Sushin Shyam composing the music. The film was edited by Saiju Sreedharan. Aashiq Abu and Rima Kallingal produced the film under the banner Opm. Ever since this film was released, movie buffs have been...
- 3/25/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by Sidhartha Siva and written by Aryadan Shoukath. Digital NativeThe first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Varthamanam, with Parvathy Thiruvothu in the lead, was released by megastar Mammootty through his social media page. Mammootty wrote, "Unveiling the first look poster of #Varthamanam Directed by Sidhartha Siva , Starring Parvathy Thiruvothu ! Best wishes to the entire team (sic)." Actors Tovino Thomas and Nivin Pauly also shared the first look poster online. Varthamanam is directed by Sidhartha Siva, actor and director of critically acclaimed films such as 101 Chodyangal and Ain. The first look poster of Varthamanam has Parvathy clad in a hijab. Varthamanam is bankrolled by Benzy Nazar and Aryadan Shoukath under the banner of Benzy productions. Aryadan Shoukath, politician and story writer, has written the script of the film. Cinematographer Alakappan is cranking the lens for Varthamanam while Shameer Muhammed is handling the editing department. Pandit...
- 3/6/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by Sidhartha Siva and written by Aryadan Shoukath. Digital NativeThe first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Varthamanam, with Parvathy Thiruvothu in the lead, was released by megastar Mammootty through his social media page. Mammootty wrote, "Unveiling the first look poster of #Varthamanam Directed by Sidhartha Siva , Starring Parvathy Thiruvothu ! Best wishes to the entire team (sic)." Actors Tovino Thomas and Nivin Pauly also shared the first look poster online. Varthamanam is directed by Sidhartha Siva, actor and director of critically acclaimed films such as 101 Chodyangal and Ain. The first look poster of Varthamanam has Parvathy clad in a hijab. Varthamanam is bankrolled by Benzy Nazar and Aryadan Shoukath under the banner of Benzy productions. Aryadan Shoukath, politician and story writer, has written the script of the film. Cinematographer Alakappan is cranking the lens for Varthamanam while Shameer Muhammed is handling the editing department. Pandit...
- 3/6/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodNazriya’s brother Naveen is making his acting debut with the film which will have Soubin playing the title role.Digital NativeA new poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Ambili featuring Naveen Nazim has been unveiled recently. Naveen, brother of well-known actor Nasriya Nazim, is making his acting debut with Ambili. The film has Soubin Shahir in the title role with Tanvi Ram making her acting debut. John Paul George of Guppy fame is the writer and director of the film. Ambili is touted to be a road drama. We also hear that Naveen will be playing an adventure junkie in it. The new poster shows him riding a bicycle with backpacks tied to the rear end, and wearing a helmet. Sharan Velayudhan is cranking the camera for this movie with Vishnu Vijay wielding the music baton and Kiran Das handling the edits. Vineesh is taking care of the art...
- 6/29/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodSalim Ahamed, the director, may have put a lot of himself into the hero, but on screen somehow, the scenes and the lines appear all too staged.Cris Tovino smiles. A lot. As Izaak Ibrahim, the man who struggles to make a film, Tovino Thomas expresses himself mostly by smiling a lot – when people congratulate him for his good work, when friends offer him unexpected favours in the nick of time, when his film is announced to have been selected by the country to go to the Oscars – every single time, Tovino smiles. Only the extent of the smile varies, from small (for the congratulations) to wide (for the Oscars). Salim Ahamed, in making the film And the Oskar Goes To, may have put a lot of himself into Izaak Ibrahim, a struggling filmmaker who takes his first movie to the Oscars (Salim had taken his first film Adaminte Makan...
- 6/21/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film ‘Virus’ is based on the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala last year. Digital NativeAn English-Malayalam song ‘Spread Love’ from the movie Virus was released online recently. The song has musician Sushin Shyam, singer Shelton Pinheiro and actor-singer Madonna Sebastian featuring in it. On releasing ‘Spread Love’ online, the film’s director Aashiq Abu wrote online, “Dedicating Spread Love to every single person out there who came out offering help and celebrated humanity and love to overcome all odds in life through a tough year.” Virus went in for the censors recently and has come out with a clean U. The run time for Virus is now 150 minutes, confirm sources in the know. It is a film based on the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala that created a big panic and killed many people last year. On Tuesday, a new case of a 23-year-old man being infected with the Nipah virus,...
- 6/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Virus', directed by Aashiq Abu, is a film based on the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala that created a big panic and killed many people. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Malayalam movie Virus is one the most expected films right now. It went in for the censors recently and has come out with a clean U. The run time for Virus is now 150 minutes, confirm sources in the know. Virus is a film based on the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala that created a big panic and killed many people. Directed by Aashiq Abu, it has a notable line-up for stars in the cast including Asif Ali, Parvathy, Rima Kallingal, Soubin Shahir, Dileesh Pothan, Rahman, Indrans, Remya Nambeesan, Madonna Sebastian, Sharafudheen, Sreenath Bhasi, Revathy, Joju George, Senthil Krishna, Basil Joseph, Sudeesh and Vettukili Prakash. While the cast is already impressive, the director has roped in Fahadh Faasil to play a cameo role in it.
- 5/30/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is based on the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala last year and Kk Shailaja teacher as health minister had a big role to play in dealing with the disease.Digital NativeEven before the filming of Virus had begun, director Aashiq Abu said that Revathy was going to play the Kerala health minister. The film is based on the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala last year and Kk Shailaja teacher as health minister had a big role to play in dealing with the disease that was killing people. Now, the Virus team has put out a new character poster of Revathy on its page, appearing quite like Shailaja teacher with the glasses, the cotton Sari and even her grave expressions resembling the minister’s. Aashiq had also revealed earlier that Rima Kallingal would be seen as Lini Puthussery, the nurse who was affected by the...
- 5/13/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt was earlier revealed that the film will be based on real life incidents and people surrounding the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala last year.Digital NativeIt was earlier reported that Aashiq Abu’s film Virus is based on the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala that had taken a few lives in the state. The film has a host of prominent actors and only three of their characters had been revealed so far. Now, Indrajith Sukumaran has told The Times of India about the role he plays in the movie. The star said, “I play a character who is inspired by Dr Rs Gopakumar in the movie. He, along with his attenders, was in charge of cremating the bodies of the victims. Like him, there are many such important people in the Kozhikode Corporation who were entrusted pivotal duties during the crisis by the government. A lot of our characters...
- 5/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Cinema Actor Nakuul Mehta and director Tanuja Chandra confirmed the news by posting pictures on their social media handles. Tnm StaffAfter wrapping up the shoot for the Malayalam film Virus, actor Rima Kallingal is all set to play a role in a Hindi short film produced by Anurag Kashyap, Hyper productions and Taxi films. The film titled Sunny Side Upar will see Rima acting along with Ishqbaaz sensation Nakuul Mehta and actor Rytasha Rathore. Tanuja Chandra, who directed Malayalam actor Parvathy's first Hindi film Qarib Qarib Singlle, is also associated with the project. The film's director Vijayeta tweeted that Sunny Side Upar has an all woman crew. The cinematography is by Priyanka Singh. New film. Excitement. All women crew! #SunnySideUpar #WomenInFilm #ShootDay pic.twitter.com/8mbJULVIA6 — Vijayeta (@SacredInsanity) March 27, 2019 On Saturday, pictures posted by Tanuja Chandra and Nakuul Mehta confirmed that Rima is indeed playing a part in the short film.
- 3/30/2019
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is written and directed by Johnpaul George who has earlier made ‘Guppy’. Digital NativeThe first look poster of the film Ambili has been released. Directed by Guppy-fame Johnpaul George, the film will have Soubin Shahir playing the titular character. The actor took to his social media handle to release the first look poster of the film. The poster shows Soubin standing with a bunch of flowers in a colourful background - bordered by trees with more flowers. He is laughing openly, innocently in the frame, wearing winter clothes. The title had the 'A' of Ambili shaped like a bicycle. The story and script are written by the director. The film also features Naveen Nazim, brother of actor Nazriya Nazim and Tanvi Ram, a Kannur native, who are playing the two other leads in the film. Vettukili Prakash and Jaffer Idukki will be seen playing other important characters. The...
- 3/11/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Virus' is a film based on the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala that created a big panic and killed many people.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of the Malayalam film Virus has come to an end. According to the team, the shooting was wrapped up in 52 days and the film will now go into the post production mode. Virus is a film based on the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala that created a big panic and killed many people. Virus, directed by Aashiq Abu, has an impressive star cast including Tovino, Asif Ali, Kunchacko Boban, Parvathy, Rima Kallingal, Soubin Shahir, Dileesh Pothan, Rahman, Indrans, Remya Nambeesan, Madonna Sebastian, Sharafudheen, Sreenath Bhasi, Revathy, Joju George, Senthil Krishna, Basil Joseph, Sudeesh and Vettukili Prakash. While the cast is already impressive, the director has roped in Fahadh Faasil to play a cameo in it. The scripting for Virus is done by Mushin Parari,...
- 2/28/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor, who has been busy with her fashion boutique and television shows, is signing a film after a long time.Digital NativeThe cast and crew of the upcoming Malayalam film Virus was announced recently and much to the delight of movie buffs Poornima Indrajith is in it. The actor, who was last seen in Gulabi Talkies, did not sign new offers for a long time.Though she has been busy with her fashion boutique and TV shows, the absence of this gorgeous actor from the big screen was noticed. Well, she is set to stage a comeback with Virus and apparently will have a pivotal role to play though we don’t yet know what it is. Interestingly, Poornima’s husband, actor Indrajith Sukumaran is also playing a role in the movie. Virus, a movie based on the real life outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, is directed by...
- 2/1/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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