Showing posts with label MAlayalam Film news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MAlayalam Film news. Show all posts

Monday, January 4, 2010

Ividam Swargamanu - Review- tickets thru SMS balconny @ 52627



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With its virtuous intentions and inherent honesty Ividam Swargamanu is a gutsy and good attempt by Rosshan Andrews and script writer James Albert to bring about a change.

The film talks about a crisis situation that happens in the life of a farmer who loves his land and is committed to thwart evil designs of the land mafia.

Rosshan and James has dealt with a topical subject about fly by night real estate dealers who are trying to push up land prices and forcing people to convert farmland into real estate and resorts.

Mohanlal has been shown as a green farmer who cultivates organic vegetables and runs his farm using traditional methods and thereby director Rosshan Andrrews has tried to bring in some difference.

But the immediate feeling that one gets while coming out of the theatres after watching the film is that things could have been even better with a tighter script.

The story meanders almost aimlessly especially during the first half but things get more interesting during the second half. The last 20 minutes of the film is what holds it together.

Mathews (Mohanlal) has become a farmer by choice and has set up a rather impressive farm. He is a chronic bachelor, who is a nice human being and very attached to his family especially his father Jeremiah (Thilakan).

A wealthy land grabber Aluva Chandy (Lalu Alex) wants to purchase Mathews land and he convinces the villagers that a big township will be set up there.

Now the story gets some pace and Mathews has to deal almost singlehandedly with the “real estate mafia” and the corrupt system. When the going gets tough, he decides to use some wily tactics to handle Chandy.

It is Prabalan (Sreenivasan), a lawyer who has been appointed as the ‘amicus curiae’ in the case, who helps Mathews in this.

As the common man who is no invincible superhero and with his heart in the right place, its vintage Mohanlal looking refreshingly good as Mathews.

His on-screen chemistry with seasoned actors like Thilakan, Sreenivasan and Jagathy Sreekumar is a treat to watch Lalu Alex has come up with one of the best performances in his career, as the wealthy, scheming but idiotic Aluva Chandy.

There are three heroines in the story, Betsy (Priyanka Nair), a channel reporter, Sunitha (Lakshmi Rai), a lawyer and Maria (Lakshmi Gopalaswany), the manager of the State Financial Corporation, who have done their brief roles pretty well.

The rest of the cast like Thilakan, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Sukumari has nothing much to do, as the whole story is centred on Mathews and his agonies.

The story reminds us of the last year Bollywood hit Khosla ka Ghosla at times, especially during the latter part of the second half. But one gets the feeling that if the whole story was paced like those moments in the climax, then the film would perhaps have been in a better shape. At around two hours and forty five minutes, the film is a bit too lengthy as well.

James Albert, who has earlier written films like Classmates and Cycle, has succeeded this time, in parts. Rosshan Andrrews, who made Udayananu Tharam and Note Book earlier, has tried in bring in some freshness to the theme.

Divakar's camera and Gopi Sundar's background score in this film which has no songs.

For those who are looking for something different, Ividam Swargamanu scores with the sincerity in the subject that is being told.

It's definitely far being called perfect, but there are some moments in it that makes the film a worthy watch. Time to grab a pack of popcorn and to head to the cinemas.book your tickets thru smsbalcony 2 52627

Chattambinaadu - review


For this Christmas, once again you have a movie plotted at a remote Tamil Nadu border, with all that colorful camera friendly costume worn dumb village people, two strong families at war for more than two decades, the entry of the hero to settle the war with some mysterious personal interests, the loud mouthed villain with that big moustache and another hundreds of regular features that you come across in almost all the hits of decade. Yes, this is an overall idea of ‘Chattambinaadu’- the new Mammootty movie in theatres, strictly made on the formula stuff with that very old wine story in another new bottle. What really makes a difference is the megastar adorning another sharply different look and slang for his protagonist character, who amuse, confuse and impress the viewers with dialogues that are more Kannada than Malayalam.

n a potpourri of recent hits from Rajamanickayam, to Madambi and Mayavi, the racy narratives and fast cuts has managed to hold the movie without any big harm atleast till interval. But the final hour becomes increasingly predictable, with not much fresh surprises in store. But it is the one-man show of Mammootty, the megastar who really shows how he can hold a movie with a regular lame storyline with his charismatic performances. Even with a regular singular white pajama- kurtha dress code, he is eminently handsome throughout, with his acting credentials once again coming to the fore. Watch out for the two sentimental scenes where he manages to impress everyone, even with heavy Kannada dialogues. Vinu Mohan as his trusted aide Murugan, is in another role that the youngster can treasure. Lakshmi Rai and Mythili manages through the characters they are in while others from Vijayaraghavan, Manoj K Jayan, Siddhique, Janardhanan and Co are all in their regular roles.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Palery Manikyam: Oru Pathirakkolapathakathinte Katha Review




Palery Manikyam: Oru Pathirakkolapathakathinte Katha is a very intriguing watch. It might not be liked by the common mass audience. But for people who like watching interesting stories and ideas and good cinema, without the trappings of usual commercial cinema, this film would be very interesting. Ranjith is slowly turning into a new-age Padmarajan of sorts. He is trying bold, mature and interesting themes (Thirakkatha, Kaiyyoppu) and daring experiments (Kerala Cafe) and his storytelling skill is intact in this new movie also. The movie is not suitable for children as it handles an adult theme and has certain scenes which may not be suitable for children to watch, even though they are done very aesthetically and effectively. Mammootty gives some neat performances in his different roles. It is great to have the actor in him back through movies like Loudspeaker, The movie has taken a good opening and it was great to see all kinds of people, including a lot of ladies, watching the movie on second day. With the help of some good marketing, this movie should end up being a success.With a spectacular performance that can leave you spellbound, Mammootty underlines why he is easily regarded among the best actors in the country. His charisma, screen presence and style give an altogether different meaning to the characters and his portrayal of Ahmed Haji will remain as one of the best to have happened in Malayalam films, ever.

Neelatamara review


Due to alliance between M.T Vasudevan Nair and ace director Lal Jose Neelathamara was a much anticipated movie. Interlaced with sensuality and romance, this film has gained attention from audience due to the presence of new comer Archana Kavi, who is been presented with a sultry tone.Neelathamara is a woman centric subject, the story is about the girl (Archana Kavi) coming as a house maid in a mansion to assist the landlady. Her son (Kailas) who return home after his studies take advantage of the maid, he later marries another woman. The story line is thin and the climax seems to be a full stop in the middle of story. The film hasn't got many characters; the director ensembles a fresh new cast including Kailas and Archana Kavi.The song 'Anuraga....' tuned by Vidyasagar got received well. Those who have an ear for music found similitude with 'Karimizhi Kuruvi ' from Meesa Madhavan and 'Poove Poove Paalappove' from Devadhoothan.With able direction from Lal Jose, cinematographer Vijay Ulaganath has successfully created moving frames with authentic look. Art direction from Gokul Das has immensely helped the film, Neelathamara, which is told in flash back.Neelathamara having duration of less than two hours would have been better if made as a short film.New hero Kailas was earlier seen in Anil directed 'Parthan Kanda Paralokam' in a small role. He rechristened as Kailas for the new avatar as central character in this movie. He has done well and can be considered a good addition to the youth in Malayalam film.Lal Jose has proved to be more truthful and dedicated to M.T than to the audience. This beautifully crafted movie may fade after the initial attraction.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Mammooty's PALERI MANIKYAM is coming..Book ur tickets in advance thru SMS balcony @ 52627.

Paleri Manikyam, Mammootty, Shwetha Menon

Superstar Mammootty and director Ranjith once again team up,it will result bring back yet another superhit movie called “Paleri Manikyam“. They have worked together as a team for four films like Black, Kaiyoppu, Prajapathi and Nasrani.This will also be the first time that Ranjith is going to make a film that is not scripted by himself.

The movie is based on a novel as explained earlier. In the movie Mammootty is introduced as an officer who tries to solve a murder case that is almost 53 years old.The film is also very special as several new faces will be introduced in the movie and that too stage performers as the movie needs a particular slang which can only be done by stage performers.A girl named Manikyam was brutally raped and also murdered on the 11th day of her marriage. But no one was able to find out the guilty person and so the case was closed. The incident took place in a place called “Paleri”, near Calicut. The director has decided to show a part of the life style of the early 1950’s. This was why he had to search out for professional stage performers as they were the only persons who could do those roles

Friday, October 30, 2009

Chatambinadu-Mammootty Shafi Team again after Mayavi

Prithviraj, Kunchako Boban, Jayasurya, Roma and Bhavana enacted characters in Shafi’s last flick Lollypop.


Lollypop was miserable and a failure. Now Shafi is experimenting his old formula with Mammootty as hero.

Shafi, who is the brother of Rafi of Rafi Mecartin, rose to fame with his through out comedy movies. He reached his peak was Pulival Kalyanam and Kalyanaraman. From there his movies started downhill.

Shafi put all his faith again with writer Benny.P.Nayarambalam for this Megastar movie. The film was titled Malabar Chattambi but is now changed as Chattambi Naadu.

This is Mammootty’s third flick with Shafi. The duo has earlier teamed up successfully for Mayavi and Thommanum Makkalum.

Chattambinadu is comedy based action thriller where Mammootty plays Veerendra Mallaya, a Karnataka-based Malayalee estate owner with Kannada accent, his accent and mannerisms are the highlights of this movie.

Lakshmi Rai is the lead actress. This is third time Lakshmi Rai teams up with Mammootty, the earlier being Annan Thambi and Parunthu. Mukesh will be seen in an important role. Salim Kumar and Suraj Venjarammood will add glittery to the film.

Mammootty's latest films Pattanathil Bhootham and Daddy Cool haven’t made much impact among viewers. Both were targeted to children. His mega movie Pazhassiraja has hit the screens last week. Earlier to Pazhassiraja, Mammootty film 'Loudspeaker' became a success.

The movie is produced and distributed under the banner Playhouse. Playhouse is Mammootty’s production company which was started last month

Chattambinadu, starring Mammootty commenced shooting on September 9 at Pollachi. The movie is expected to be a Christmas release.

Mohanlal Shaji Kailas team again.......

Shaji Kailas has started preparation for his movie which was titled Raman Police. The movie will have Mohanlal in the lead role.



Shaji will complete a movie with Mammootty in the lead role before attempting Mohanlal.Shaji Kailas has started preparation for his movie which was titled Raman Police. The movie will have Mohanlal in the lead role.

Shaji will complete a movie with Mammootty in the lead role before attempting Mohanlal.

After playing a soft spoken IPS officer in Baba Kalyani directed by Shaji Kailas, Malayalam super star Mohanlal has tailored a khakhi uniform for another Police officer in Raman Police, scripted by A.K. Sajan.

Interestingly Mohanlal’s last outing with Shaji was the unforgettable Red Chillies.

Raman Police is an attempt of Shaji to bring to life another super human police officer character. This movie which is expected to release during Onam 2010 has a big budget.
Shaji is presently involved with the shooting of his Prithviraj starrer movie Raghupathy Raghava Rajaram, at the locations of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. Raghupathi, Raghav and Rajaram are the names of Prithviraj's three characters who lives in these three cities.

After playing a soft spoken IPS officer in Baba Kalyani directed by Shaji Kailas, Malayalam super star Mohanlal has tailored a khakhi uniform for another Police officer in Raman Police, scripted by A.K. Sajan.

Interestingly Mohanlal’s last outing with Shaji was the unforgettable Red Chillies.

Raman Police is an attempt of Shaji to bring to life another super human police officer character. This movie which is expected to release during Onam 2010 has a big budget.
Shaji is presently involved with the shooting of his Prithviraj starrer movie Raghupathy Raghava Rajaram, at the locations of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. Raghupathi, Raghav and Rajaram are the names of Prithviraj's three characters who lives in these three cities.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Paleri Manikyam


Paleri Manikyam is an upcoming Movie from megastar Mammootty, directed by Ranjith. The movie also stars Gowri Munjal, Srinivasan, Vijaya Raghavan, Mukesh, Siddique, Salim Kumar, Kalpana, Swetha Menon, stage India Vikraman Nair, Sasi Kalinga and a number of drama artistes selected after a camp conducted by Ranjit with the help of veteran actors.

The movie will be an Investigative Thriller. Mammootty and Ranjith are joining once again for this much expected movie.

The movie is based on a novel by T.P Rajeevan named Paleri Manikyam - Oru Pathira Kolapathaka Katha.

Earlier part of the film is shot in Delhi, while the later parts are shot at Paleri near Calicut and also Palakkad.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Loudspeaker review - Superb movie ...you must watch it


There are films, which make fan following for actors and there are films which try to satisfy fans so to sell tickets in theatre. Film Loud Speaker comes in the first category.After a lot of 'child play' in his recent movies, Mammootty is back where everyone wanted him to be. Mammootty’s less educated character have never failed to attract audience.Mike (Mammootty) arrives in city as a kidney donor to an aged wealthy man, Mr. Menon. As the operation date is not fixed he stays in a posh flat with Menon. Mike is a pure hearted villager who talks aloud and is happy. He carries an old battery operated radio always. He is much found of his deceased father and talks about the adventures of his father. The film is about the residents in flat, their budding relation with Mike, and about Menon’s Life. Loud Speaker is such a beautiful movie that viewers get sucked into. The story has innocence and humanity that makes the film good.Gracy Singh famous for her role in Lagaan is beautiful and maintains a natural relationship with Mike (Mammootty). After years Harisree Asokan is back with a refreshing comedy as Christian Priest.The film is nicely made though the director couldn’t patch up some scenes comfortably. The continuity in comedy part handled by Jagathy has not been maintained well. Suraj is ok, but has little freshness to offer. Yester year song ‘Alliyambal Kadavil…’ is used beautifully in this film. Mammootty and Jayaraj are able to convey emotion to the viewers. Jayaraj who is a minimalist in many films has used the optimum amount of resources to bring screen life to this heart warming story which flows as a river. Jayaraj is also the script writer of this film. The first half of the film doesn’t promises much but it’s the second half which scores. Most part of film takes place inside a flat. Loud Speaker can be considered one of the best films from this National award winner director. Loud Speaker is a film every Malayali should watch. This is a film with real characters and real emotions.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Ramzan-Big movies to release








Loudspeaker-Mammootty

Mammootty is renowned for his love of experimenting. And in his latest film, Loud Speaker, he has tried out a new look - curly, gelled hair. 


Eighteen years after the breezy musical entertainer, Johnny Walker, director Jayaraj and Mammootty are teaming up for Loud Speaker, which is based on a script by Ranjit. 

Gracy Singh, the heroine from Lagaan, will be seen opposite Mammootty in the film. A musical comedy, the film is about a farmer who is popularly known as 'Mike' Gopalan because he speaks loudly! 

Nedumudi Venu, Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar, Salim Kumar, Suraaj Venjaramoodu and Cochin Haneefa are also part of the cast. 

Bijiba is the music director and will set to music songs penned by Anil Panachooran. K U Mohanan, the noted cinematographer who did Don, will be behind the camera. 

Kochi-based Time Ad Release, who distributed Dasavatharam in Kerala, is the producer of the film.

Unnai Pol Oruvan-Mohanlal & KamalHassan:

Unnai Pol Oruvan premeire shows are confirmed in all indian On 18 th september 

In Chennai, Kamal Hassan is not holding a premiere but had a show for close friends and technical crew of the film on Wednesday night at Four Frames theatre. 

Those who've watched the closed-door preview of the film are unanimous that the film is a new, improved & balanced version of A Wednesday with fantastic performances by Kamal Haasan & Mohan Lal.The stylish promos have already created a buzz around the film, and several distributors are confident that the film would embark on a flying start at the box-officeAnd the o

And othe big movie are Robbinhood by Jooshiy starring Pratviraj Suresh Gopi; most expecting Movie Vairam,SalmanKhan ka jadhoo Wanted Remake of Tamil Ayan,and Ranimukharjee's most awaited movie Dil Bhole Hadippa complete comedy entertainer ................

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Mohanlal & Kamal take on Mammootty!



It is the classic confrontation at the Kerala box-office this Ramzan weekend (Sep 18 to 20) as Kamal Hassan- Mohanlal thriller Unnaipol Oruvan releasing big, clashes with Mammootty’s Jayaraj directed Loud Speaker.

Both the films carry “super” pre-release reports, and the hype surrounding their release is huge, with Unnaipol Oruvan, having a slight edge as Mohanlal is coming together with Kamal Hassan for the first time. The “powerful combo” is enough for a bumper opening.

Jayaraj’s Loud Speaker is not a typical Mammootty mass film, but has potential to turn into a hit. The songs from the film are very good, especially the remix version of the evergreen classic song Aliambal Kadavil….

Meanwhile MA Nishad directed Vairam which features Tamil actor Pasupathi in the lead with Suresh Gopi, Mukesh and Samvrutha is also releasing on Sep 20. And another film which is releasing for Ramzan is Sooraj Venjaranmoodu’s first film as a full fledged hero Duplicate

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Ramzan Releasing Movies- Reserve your tickets

Ramzan movies- releasing dates

Loudspeaker(Malayalam)- September 18(Mammootty)
Unnaipol Oruvan(Tamil)- September 18(Kamal Haasan, Mohan lal)
Dil Bole Hadippa(Hindi)- September 18(Shahid Kapoor)
Wanted( Hindi)- September 18(Salman Khan)
Vairam(Malayalam)- September 20(Suresh Gopi)
Robinhood(Malayalam)- September 25(Prithviraj, Bhavana.Narain)

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Suresh Gopi ,Ranji Panika team-Patram 2 .coming soon


Ranji Panikkar who has given life to Suresh Gopi to start his second innings in celluloid is back with the actor in Patram 2. Ten years after the release of Pathram, super hit director Renji Panikkar is molding the scenes in his work room.PathramPathram released in 1999 was one of the best political movies in Malayalam. It spot lighted the ferocious reporter taking on the news paper system and getting rid of its maladies. This fast paced heroic tale overturned the impression of political drama. Renji integrated engrossing dialogues, zingy action, sentiments and satires for others to follow. Unlike the prequel which was directed by Joshi, the second part is directed by Ranji Panikkar himself. Patram which was told in the backdrop of the newspaper industry had effective tag lines and performances by Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, N F Varghese and Biju Menon. Pathram 2Ranji Panikkar's Pathram 2 will unscramble the wicked Kerala politics and its savage means. The sequel will feature Suresh Gopi in the lead, where his character will be lifted to the position of Managing Editor of a Daily. In the new movie, the uncompromising character will take on the state government.The villain character will be played by Aashish Vidyarthi, who dons the character of state politician who was a former minister facing CBI investigation against a massive corruption scandal. The movie will present a charade of the present state administration and will feature orotund dialogues. Ranji Panikkar who is writing and directing the film is hoping that Pathram-2 will be racier than the prequel.Manju warrior, former actress and wife of actor Dileep hasn’t acted in Twenty 20. Will she makes a comeback for this film is a question eagerly waiting to be answered. A recent sequel 2 Harihar Nagar has done good business which gives confidence to the producers of the film.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Prithvi's no to our Lalettan


One of the hot & latest news from the Malayalam film industry is that the Upcoming Superstar of Malayalam film industry, Prithviraj has declined many opportunites to act with none other than the Superstar Mohanlal. This shocking news was revealed by the young actor himself, when was interviewed very recently.
According to Prithviraj, "It has been my dream to act with Lalettan. But just for the sake of that wish, if I make way for a bad movie, then would it not be selfishness on my part. Won't it be cheating the media which has been life bread for so long? That's the sole reason why I did not commit to these movies". He also added that movies which were planned with him and Mohanlal together were either weak in the story side or in certain cases his character was poorly etched.
Prithviraj concluded his statement like this that if he come across a good story and a role which would help to develop the actor in him, then he would certainly do the movie since it has been his long standing aspiration to act with our Superstar Mohanlal. Whatever may be the reason, it sounds really interesting when it was first heard from the young actor himself.
Let's wait and see whether these two actors will join together to perform in a movie

Pazhassi Raja website launched




Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Tamil star Sarathkumar launched the website for their forthcoming magnum opus historical film Pazhassi Raja in Chennai on Tuesday.
Being made in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Gokulam Films, the film is directed by Hariharan and scripted by M.T. Vasudevan Nair. The film was recently censored with a U/A certificate.
Talking about the film, Mammootty said: "The film is about one of the first freedom fighters who fought against the British. He suffered many losses due to this war. Not only did he lose his throne and palace but also his unborn child. But he was a special prince who brought every strata of society together to fight this war of freedom. The support of his people was his biggest strength. The film will have every emotion and sentiment possible from patriotism and heroism to human relationships. The film will remind us what it’s like to live without freedom and of how precious it is."
Sarathkumar said: "We have used no computer graphics and the shots of the war scenes are all shot realistically. I am very happy to be working with Mammootty for the first time. Such associations bring our hidden talents to the fore."
The film has two heroines: Kanihaa, who plays a princess, and Padmapriya, who plays a tribal. Suman plays the villain. Music is by Ilayaraja. The movie will be released on October 2.