MollywoodWith Arun Chandu’s upcoming science fiction mockumentary ‘Gaganachari’ promising madcap fun, here are five Malayalam sci-fi films from recent years that deserve a watch.Rahul Rajagopal as Joy in AavasavyuhamIt’s the year 2043, and three “dystopian morons” in post-apocalyptic Kerala are out on the hunt for “ferocious” aliens. The vibrantly hued trailer of Arun Chandu’s upcoming mockumentary Gaganachari promises madcap fun, and an intriguingly novel approach to the genre of science fiction. Anarkali Marikar plays an extraterrestrial being in this experimental flick, which also stars Gokul Suresh, Ganesh Kumar, and Aju Varghese in quirky lead roles. What’s more, the film has already been receiving rave reviews during its run in the festival circuits. Malayalam cinema so far has only rarely experimented with science fiction, especially owing to budgetary and technological constraints. But things have gradually been changing over the past decade or so, with the industry delivering...
- 7/19/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Known for its humanistic scripts, diverse roles and thought-provoking approach to filmmaking, Malayalam cinema has created a new wave in the Ott streaming services since the pandemic. Expanding its regional library with meaningful content on India’s 73rd Republic Day, ZEE5 Global premiered Asif Ali and Rajisha Vijayan starrer Ellam Sheriyakum as well as Aaha, starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Santhy Balachandran, on January 26, 2022.
Helmed by ace director Jibu Jacob, Ellam Sheriyakum is a war of genres – romance, a political thriller, family drama – all rolled into one. While the film’s plot focuses on interfaith marriage and differing political views, it phenomenally makes the political satire non-ideological, with a balanced outlook on family. This film is the fourth directorial release of Jibu Jacob. His previous three films – Vellimoonga, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbo and Vattamesha Sammelanam, were also family dramas built against the backdrop of politics.
Meanwhile, Aaha directed by Bibin Paul Samuel is a sports drama,...
Helmed by ace director Jibu Jacob, Ellam Sheriyakum is a war of genres – romance, a political thriller, family drama – all rolled into one. While the film’s plot focuses on interfaith marriage and differing political views, it phenomenally makes the political satire non-ideological, with a balanced outlook on family. This film is the fourth directorial release of Jibu Jacob. His previous three films – Vellimoonga, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbo and Vattamesha Sammelanam, were also family dramas built against the backdrop of politics.
Meanwhile, Aaha directed by Bibin Paul Samuel is a sports drama,...
- 2/3/2022
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
MollywoodTouted to be Malayalam cinema’s first techno-horror film, the movie is helmed by filmmakers Ranjeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V. Tnm StaffDigital Native Actor Manju Warrier’s Malayalam film Chathur Mukham is now streaming on Over-the-Top (Ott) platform Zee5. Directed by Ranjeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V, the film stars actors Sunny Wayne, Alencier Ley Lopez, Niranjana Anoop, Babu Annur, Shyamaprasad and Rony David in pivotal roles. The movie was released in theatres in April but was withdrawn in view of the second wave of the pandemic. Although the film received positive responses from fans, it had to be withdrawn due to the surge in number of cases and the subsequent lockdown. Touted to be Malayalam cinema’s first techno-horror film, Chathur Mukham is bankrolled by Manju Warrier, Jiss Toms and Justin Thomas under the banners of Manju Warrier Productions and Jiss Toms Movies. Composer Dawn Vincent was roped...
- 7/9/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Cinema The decision was made after factoring in the rising cases of Covid-19 in Kerala.Tnm StaffThe makers of Manju Warrier’s ChathurMukham have announced that the film will be withdrawn from all movie screens in Kerala. The decision comes a day after the state reported its highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases at 22,257. Announcing the decision on social media, actor Manju Warrier who plays the lead in the film said that the decision was made after factoring in ‘the current situation and for everybody’s health’. “We will definitely be back in theatres for you when it is safer, hopefully very soon,” she added. Manju announced the decision and thanked everyone for the love and support she received since the release of the film. “The kind of acceptance the film got from family audiences was much more than we expected. In 90 of the theatres, the film is running to full houses,...
- 4/22/2021
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodManju Warrier and Sunny Wayne play business partners in the film, directed by Ranjeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V.Digital NativeThe first look motion poster of Manju Warrier's upcoming film Chathur Mukham was presented by Dulquer Salmaan on Sunday. Directed by Ranjeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V, Chathur Mukham also has Sunny Wayne in an important role. Manju Warrier and Sunny Wayne play business partners in the film. With an intriguing music, the teaser shows Manju Warrier holding an hour glass. Touted to be a techno-horror thriller, which is the first of its kind in Malayalam, the shooting of Chathur Mukham was in Thiruvananthapuram. The film is currently in the post-production stage. In an interview to the Times of India, one of its directors, Salil V, said that Manju Warrier’s character in the film believes that a woman has to complete education and achieve financial stability before marriage.
- 2/21/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
FilmThe film was directed by Rosshan Andrrews who also made his acting debut in it by playing the antagonist.Digital NativeManju Warrier starrer Prathi Poovankozhi, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, will reportedly be remade in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. Sources in the know say that the deal has been sealed for the Kannada and Telugu remakes and talks are on for the remake in Hindi and Tamil. The film that released last year showed the revenge of a woman against a man who assaults her on a moving bus. Rosshan Andrrews, the director, made his acting debut with the film, playing the antagonist. The film was based on a story by Unni R. Other actors in the film included Anusree, Saiju Kurup, Grace Antony, Alencier Ley Lopez, Sp Sreekumar, Divya Prabha, Sekhar Menon and Chali Pala. Gokulam Gopalan bankrolled the film under his banner. The technical crew of this film included G Balamurgan for cinematography,...
- 10/10/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by Mahesh Vettiyaar who wrote the script with Sarath Krishna.Digital NativeThe first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Vellarikka Pattanam is out and shows its lead actors Manju Warrier and Soubin Shahir sporting the Kalaripayattu costume. Sharing the first look online, Manju Warrier wrote: “#VellarikkaPattanam Very happy to share the first look poster of my next ! Can't wait to join this super fun team with dearest @soubinshahir !!! Directed By Mahesh Vettiyaar @maheshvettiyaar.” The film is directed by Mahesh Vettiyaar and he wrote the script with Sarath Krishna. The technical crew of this film includes Jayesh Nair for cinematography, Sachin Shankor Mannath for music and Appu N Bhattathiri and Arju Benn for editing. The shooting of Vellarikka Pattanam was planned to commence earlier this year but could not take off due to the lockdown forced by the spread of Covid-19. Reports are that the team...
- 9/14/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodNivin Pauly plays the male lead of the film, directed by Liju Krishna. Digital NativeIt has been earlier reported that Nivin Pauly and Manju Warrier are sharing screen space for the first time in Padavettu. This film is being bankrolled by actor Sunny Wayne under his banner Sunny Wayne Productions. On working with Manju Warrier, Sunny Wayne said in an interview to the Times of India that her coming on board had made the film’s story ‘a lot more magical’. Sunny said that Manju’s first sequences were shot at Kannur and the second schedule involving her would be planned according to her convenience. When Manju Warrier joined the sets recently, Sunny Wayne tweeted, “With immense joy, we welcome Ms Manju Warrier on board with Padavettu.” The shooting of Padavettu commenced in Kannur a few days ago with Aditi Balan joining the cast as Nivin Pauly’s lead pair.
- 2/24/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, which is directed by Ranjeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V, is being produced by Jiss Toms Movies.Digital NativeDigital Native It was revealed a few weeks ago that Manju Warrier and Sunny Wayne will be teaming up for a film. Now we have the update that this film officially went on the floors in Thiruvananthapuram with the Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Ak Balan gracing the event as its chief guest. Touted to be a horror thriller, the film is scripted by Anil Kumar and Abhaya Kumar. Besides Manju Wariier and Sunny Wayne, the film will also have Alencier Ley Lopez in a major role. The film, which is directed by Ranjeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V, is being produced by Jiss Toms Movies. Manju Warrier’s next film to hit the marquee will be Prathi Poovankozhi, which is slated for release on December 20. Prathi Poovankozhi, directed by Roshan Andrews,...
- 12/12/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
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