ReviewDespite an underwhelming beginning, director Jofin T Chacko picks up the thread and weaves an intriguing tale.CrisWhen a young woman walks into his home, opening the unlocked door, Father Benedict is not shocked. He calmly asks her who she is and after giving a name she immediately asks for his help in a case. There is no introduction, no formalities, not even curiosity and you wonder if it is going to be a long, disappointing film. For this is how The Priest introduces the character of Mammootty, soon after a disconnected hospital scene and a song. But it is not that the dialogue writers forgot to add those missing lines. If it has to make sense, the movie has to proceed towards the interval when Father Benedict, in his priest's robes and a dog following him, is more properly introduced. A lot of The Priest is written in this manner.
- 3/11/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood'The Priest' was initially scheduled to hit the big screens on March 5 but was postponed. Tnm StaffDebutant director Jofin T Chacko announced on Monday that Mammootty and Manju Warrier starrer The Priest will be hitting the big screens on March 11. Jofin T Chacko took to Instagram to share a poster featuring Mollywood superstar Mammootty and announced the release date. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jofin T Chacko (@jofin_t_chacko) The announcement from the makers of The Priest came a few hours after the Kerala government announced extension of working timings for theatres across the state. Earlier, many filmmakers raised concerns over not being able to run four shows in theatres. The Kerala government has now permitted theatres in the states to run night shows. The movie was initially slated for release on March 5. The producers of The Priest decided to postpone its release since...
- 3/9/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirector Jofin T Chacko said that they await the Kerala government's approval to run second shows in theatres.Tnm StaffThe makers of Malayalam star Mammootty starrer The Priest announced on Wednesday that the release of the much-awaited movie has been postponed. The film was originally slated for release on March 4. However, the makers are now awaiting the state government’s approval to conduct second shows in theatres. Debutant director Jofin T Chacko took to social media to announce the same. Jofin conveyed through an Instagram post that The Priest was scheduled to release across the globe on April 4 as well. However, they are postponing the release of the film since the Kerala government has not given permission for theatres to run four shows. The makers have not announced a new release date for the thriller yet. The news comes as a disappointment to fans who have been eagerly waiting to...
- 3/4/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodScheduled to hit the screens on March 4, the film stars Mammootty as Father Benedict, a former priest who has a special interest in crime investigations.Digital NativeThe second teaser of the upcoming Mammootty starrer The Priest, directed by debutant Jofin T Chacko, was released by its makers on Saturday. Mammootty plays the titular role in the film, which also marks actor Manju Warrier’s first collaboration with the superstar. Scheduled to hit the screens on March 4, the film stars Mammootty as Father Benedict, a former priest who has a special interest in crime investigations. Manju Warrier, the leading lady, is said to be playing a strong character in the film. The film also stars Baby Monica, Nikhila Vimal and Saniya Iyappan. The technical crew of The Priest comprises Jofin T Chacko as the writer, Shyam Menon and Deepu Pradeep for screenplay, Rahul Raj for music, Akhil George for cranking the...
- 2/28/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Bheeshma Parvam', directed by Amal Neerad, also stars Soubin Shahir and Lena.Digital NativeDigital NativeTollywood star Mammootty’s first venture post lockdown will be Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Amal Neerad. Actors Soubin Shahir and Lena are also a part of the cast. According to the latest reports, Shine Tom Chacko has been signed on for the project as well. On getting an opportunity to join the Bheeshma Parvam team, Shine Tom Chacko had told in an interview with the Times of India, “I was busy shooting for Adi when Amal called me and told me that he wanted to narrate a story. I was excited because I always wanted to act in his movie but was reluctant to ask him. So, when he told me the script and said it also has Mammukka, Soubin and Sreenath Bhasi and that he wanted me to play a character, I was excited.” Shine...
- 2/18/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
MollywoodAccording to reports, Sreenath Bhasi is also in talks to join the cast of the Amal Neerad film. Digital NativeOne of the most awaited projects in the Malayalam film industry right now is the Mammootty starrer Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Amal Neerad. This project is all set to commence soon and will be the first one for the Malayalam megastar post-lockdown. While the excitement levels are high, there is news that Soubin Shahir and Lena will be joining the cast. Reports have further stated that Sreenath Bhasi too is in talks to join the cast. The film is scripted by Ravi Shankar, Devadath Shaji and Mano Jose. Thanking the director for the opportunity, Ravi Shankar wrote on his social media page, “Thank you Amal Neerad for giving me an opportunity to be part of this dream project.” Devadath also took to his social media page to write, “Blessed to be...
- 2/9/2021
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor and the director were working on ‘Bilal’, the sequel to ‘Big B’ when Covid-19 broke out. Digital NativeWhile the release of Bilal is awaited, the film’s lead actor and director are teaming up for a fresh project on a smaller budget. Malayalam superstar Mammootty and director Amal Neerad will begin work on the new untitled project soon and it will start rolling from February 3. Besides Mammootty in the lead role, the film will also have Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi playing pivotal roles. Sources in the know say that Bilal, sequel to the popular film Big B, is planned on a larger canvas with shooting locations earmarked in some foreign locations, and it will be possible to take off only after the Covid-19 pandemic is under control. Incidentally, Mammootty will be on a film set after a year’s break. It may be noted here that the...
- 1/18/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThere were allegations that the poster was plagiarised from the American series ‘Breaking Bad’.Digital NativeThe poster of Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s upcoming film The Priest was released a few days ago. While the star’s fans were raving about Mammootty’s look in the film, some alleged that the poster was plagiarised. The allegation was that the look was inspired by Bryan Cranston’s getup in Breaking Bad, an American crime-drama series. Reacting to this allegation, the design team OldMonks Design put out a clarification, saying that the so-called poster of Breakig Bad was fake, and someone had edited the original poster of The Priest. They put a post with three pictures on their social media page (image above): “The first image is the location still. The second one is the poster that we designed for The Priest. The third image is that poster that someone else had...
- 1/6/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor had been on self-imposed isolation ever since the lockdown for containing Covid-19 was announced.Digital NativeMalayalam megastar Mammootty was on self-imposed isolation ever since the lockdown for containing Covid-19 was announced in March and recently ventured out with his close associates creating a sense of eagerness among his fans on what his next would be. For the uninitiated, Mammootty did not venture out of his Kochi residence for 275 days and his actor son Dulquer Salmaan reportedly said that his dad wanted to set a new record of staying home for the longest period. According to reports, the megastar, in a new avatar, sporting a thick beard and pony-tailed hair, recently shot for a commercial for which he finally ventured out. On this, close associate, production manager Badhushah said in an interview to the Times of India, “It was the first time he stepped out since the pandemic lockdown.
- 12/7/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodStarring Mammootty and Manju in the lead, the thriller is directed by debutant Jofin T Chacko.Digital NativeThe shooting of one of the most anticipated films in Malayalam, The Priest, has been completed. On wrapping up, the team posted some pics giving fans a glimpse of the sets. On the last day of the shoot, which was happening in Kerala’s Kuttikkanam, the female leads Manju Warrier and Nikhila Vimal were present on the sets. Sharing a few pics from the location, Manju Warrier wrote on her social media page, “A big thank you team #ThePriest for the love! @unnikrishnan_b_director @antojosephfilmcompany @jofin_t_chacko @akhilarakkal @nikhilavimalofficial @venkitesh_v.p @a_moviebuff , Prem, Ghazali, Chakru, Alan, Sanu, and our dear Baby Chettan. And many more others who are not in this picture.” View this post on Instagram A big thank you to team #ThePriest for the love! @mammootty @unnikrishnan...
- 11/5/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
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