Fans of Nivin Pauly have a reason to rejoice as the actor’s production banner has confirmed that his 2016 hit film Action Hero Biju will be getting a sequel soon. The film, directed by Abrid Shine, featured Nivin Pauly in the role of Sub-inspector Biju Paulose, a realistic and honest cop who deals with various cases in his daily life.
Action Hero Biju 2, a prequel to the 2016 Malayalam film, will star Nivin Pauly. The shoot has been pushed to next year due to multiple commitments of actor Nivin Pauly. The film will be directed by Abrid Shine and produced by Nivin Pauly’s home production banner.
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The team behind the film is busy with the casting process and is looking for fresh faces to play various roles. The auditions are taking place in Kochi and many mimicry artists, theatre actors, and others are trying their luck.
Action Hero Biju 2, a prequel to the 2016 Malayalam film, will star Nivin Pauly. The shoot has been pushed to next year due to multiple commitments of actor Nivin Pauly. The film will be directed by Abrid Shine and produced by Nivin Pauly’s home production banner.
Action Hero Biju Trailer
The team behind the film is busy with the casting process and is looking for fresh faces to play various roles. The auditions are taking place in Kochi and many mimicry artists, theatre actors, and others are trying their luck.
- 7/14/2023
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MollywoodThe film is written and directed by Navaz Ali and features Sarath Appani and Teena Sunil as the lead pair.Digital NativeThe first look poster of Sarath Appani’s upcoming film Mea Culpa was released online by actor Dulquer Salmaan. Dulquer wrote, “All the best to Sarath Appani and his team for their brand new project Mea Culpa, directed by Navaz Ali and produced by Shareef under the banner of Ama Group. Looking forward to watching a good thriller, guys. Best of luck.” Mea Culpa is written and directed by Navaz Ali and features Sarath Appani and Teena Sunil as the lead pair. The others in the cast include Kailash, Sohan Seenulal, Jaffar Idukki, Ambika Mohan, Vinod Kedamangalam, and Gayathri Nambiar. The technical crew of this film includes Dileep Ahammed as the cinematographer, Jovin John as the editor and Rakesh Kesavan as the music composer. Besides Mea Culpa, Sarath has...
- 12/16/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be scripted by another director – Vinod Guruvayoor.Digital NativeM PadmakumarThe script of filmmaker M Padmakumar’s next project is written by another director – Vinod Guruvayoor, who has made movies like Shikamani and Sakala Kalashala. Confirming the news, Vinod Guruvayoor has said in an interview to the Times of India that it is a thriller set in a backdrop of a school trip. He revealed that the film will have a set of newbies playing the lead characters. There will also be a hero, who has not been finalised yet. Vinod also said in the interview that Padmakumar found the script convincing because the incidents narrated in it were organic and gripping. Padmakumar currently has a project with Asif Ali and Suraj Venjaramoodu playing the lead roles and Swasika and Mahima Nambiar as the female leads. Ranjin Raj will be composing the tunes for this venture. M Padma...
- 8/29/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodRam, who directed Mammootty’s ‘Peranbu’ has written the dialogues for the Tamil version of ‘Mamangam’.Digital NativeThe Malayalam film Mamangam, starring Mammootty in the lead role, is currently in the post-production stage and is all set to hit the screens on December 12. The film, originally shot in Malayalam, will be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and all four versions will be released simultaneously. Director Ram of Thangameengal fame who had recently collaborated with Mammootty for Peranbu has penned the dialogues for the Tamil version. Ram was quoted by Onlykollywood as saying, “Much alike Indravizha festival we came across in the book of Silapathigaaram, this one too is based on the festival that happens in Kerala from the ancient times. I wouldn’t say that it’s a Malayalam movie, but it’s an original Tamil film as Chera Kingdom was also a part of Tamil Nadu during the ancient times.
- 12/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Mamangam' and 'Shylock' will release this year while 'One' will release next year.Digital NativeMammootty’s fans out there can look forward to three of the star’s films releasing in quick succession. It will be Mamangam and Shylock this year and One will make it to the silver screen next year. Mamangam is currently in post-production mode and it will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu besides Malayalam on December 12. It is a historical based on a medieval fair for the warriors. Made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, it is being bankrolled by Venu Kunnampilly under the banner Kavya Films. With Ganesh Rajavelu aka Jim Ganesh wielding the camera, M Jayachandran scoring the music, Sreekar Prasad in charge of the editing, and Kaecha Khamphakdee choreographing the stunts, it is a strong technical team for the film. Unni Mukundan, Neeraj Madhav, Sunil Sukhada, Meghanathan and Sohan Seenulal...
- 11/13/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodReports are that the director -- Jofin T Chacko -- impressed the star with a script so much that he agreed to hop on board immediately.Digital NativeMalayalam megastar Mammootty has signed a new project, we hear. The film will reportedly be directed by debutant Jofin T Chacko. Reports are that the director impressed the star with a script so much that he agreed to hop on board immediately. The only detail available about this film is that it will be a thriller. The filmmakers are in the process of roping in the cast and crew and we shall get official confirmation soon. The buzz is that Mammootty has allotted priority dates for this film thereby pushing back other films in the pipeline. Anto Joseph will be bankrolling the film under his banner. While the groundwork is on for this thriller, Mammootty will be wrapping up his ongoing film One.
- 11/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe movie is the third collaboration between Mammootty and Director Ajai Vasudev. Tnm StaffThe upcoming bilingual Mammootty-starrer Shylock has been titled Kuberan in Tamil. The movie, touted to be a family entertainer, is directed by Ajai Vasudev. The film is being scripted by debutants Bibin Mohan and Aneesh Hameed and is expected to release during Christmas vacations this year. Apart from starring Mammootty in the lead role, the movie also has Meena playing the female lead. Veteran Tamil actor Raj Kiran will also be seen in an important role in this movie, which will also mark his debut in Malayalam film industry. Shylock is produced by Joby George under his banner Goodwill Entertainment. Gopi Sundar is composing music for this flick and the songs in the movie have been written by Harinarayanan. Renadive will be handling the camera for this project. This is not the first time Director Ajai Vasudev and Mammootty are teaming up.
- 11/1/2019
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
MollywoodReports are that 'One' is a political drama that has Mammootty playing the Chief Minister of Kerala.Digital NativeDigital Native Mammootty had wrapped up the shooting of Shylock a few days ago and it was reported that he would shift his focus to One. An update now is that the muhurat of One happened recently with Joju George, Ranjith, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Salim Kumar, and Ramesh Pisharody attending the event. Reports are that it is a political drama that has Mammootty playing the Chief Minister of Kerala. Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Renji Panicker and Sreenivasan, Joju George and Murali Gopy have been roped in for important roles. The film, directed by Santhosh Viswanath, is bankrolled by Ichais Productions. One is currently in the pre-production mode and will start rolling soon. Further, Mammootty’s Mamangam, directed by noted filmmaker M Padma Kumar, has reached the final stages of post-production. It is a heavy budget...
- 10/24/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodAccording to reports, the scriptwriter of the film, Sn Swamy has said that the star suggested some changes to the script and he is working on it.Digital NativeMalayalam mega star Mammootty and the core team of the upcoming film Cbi 5 are meeting regularly to discuss the project. According to latest reports, the scriptwriter of the film, Sn Swamy has said that the star suggested some changes to the script and he is working on it. In an interview to the Times of India, Sn Swamy said, “We had a meeting with Mammootty recently and he has suggested a few changes. One of the highlights of the film will be basket killings. I can’t reveal what it is right now, as it’s a suspense element.” Mammootty currently has a few films in his kitty including Mamangam, Shylock and One. Reports are that the shooting of Cbi 5 will begin...
- 10/22/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be penned by Sn Swamy and directed by veteran K Madhu.Digital NativeDigital Native The Malayalam mega star Mammootty recently completed the shooting of Shylock and is getting ready to move over to One, a political film that will have him playing the Chief Minister of Kerala. This film is expected to be wrapped up by early next year. According to reports, Mammootty’s next film may be Cbi 5 of the famous Cbi franchise. The makers of this film are waiting for the mega star’s dates and are intending to begin the shooting early next year. The film will be penned by Sn Swamy and directed by veteran K Madhu. So far, four instalments of the Cbi franchise have been made with K Madhu directing it and Sn Swamy penning the script. Mammootty had played the lead character, an investigative officer, Sethurama Iyer in all the films.
- 10/19/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Mollywood'Shylock' is directed by Ajai Vasudev, who is teaming up with Mammootty for the third time.Digital NativeDigital Native The shooting of the Mammootty starrer Shylock, which has been in progress for a couple of months, has finally been wrapped up. The shooting was completed recently and the film has gone into the post-production mode. Shylock is directed by Ajai Vasudev, who is teaming up with Mammootty for the third time. The film has Meena playing the lead role with veteran Tamil actor Raj Kiran in an important role. It will mark the debut of Raj Kiran in the Malayalam film industry. Shylock is a bilingual that will be released in Tamil and Malayalam. Touted to be a family entertainer, the film is scripted by debutants, Bibin Mohan and Aneesh Hameed. Joby George is bankrolling the venture under his banner Goodwill Entertainment. Gopi Sundar has been roped in to compose...
- 10/17/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodMahima Nambiar and Swasika have been roped in to play the female leads in this flick.Digital NativeDigital Native After Joseph and Mamangam, Director M Padmakumar has announced that his next will be a thriller starring Asif Ali and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead roles. Mahima Nambiar and Swasika have been roped in to play the female leads in this flick. The scripting for this film is done by Abhilash Pillai. The technical crew includes Ratheesh Ram for camerawork and Kiran Das for editing duties while Ranjin Raj will be scoring the music. The groundwork for this has begun already and will go on the floors once Padmakumar is done with his current assignments. The Mammootty starrer Mamangam has reached the final stages of post-production. Made on a budget of Rs. 50 crore, the film is a historical based on a medieval fair for the warriors and it is presumed that...
- 10/11/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodWhile it was confirmed that Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Renji Panicker and Sreenivasan are a part of the star cast, we now hear that Joju George and Murali Gopy have been roped in for important roles as well.Digital NativeReports confirmed a few days ago that the Malayalam mega star Mammootty will be collaborating with the ace script writers Bobby and Sanjay for his next. Titled One, the film will be a political drama that has Mammootty playing the Chief Minister of Kerala. While it was confirmed that Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Renji Panicker and Sreenivasan are a part of the star cast, we now hear that Joju George and Murali Gopy have been roped in for important roles as well. The film is being bankrolled by Ichais Productions. One is currently in the pre-production mode and will start rolling soon. In the meantime, Mammootty’s Mamangam has reached the final stages of post-production.
- 10/10/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe teaser has a narration of the story that revolves around a trade festival for warriors.Tnm StaffA rising sun, rich background music, warriors fighting, and a story told by a narrator form the official graphic teaser of Mammootty's magnum opus Mamangam. The video was released on September 10. "Once upon a time in Malabar, when millions flocked to the biggest trade festival," begins the narration. You see a festival going on, celebrations going on, percussion and rituals, before the music changes and a king is shown sitting on a throne that the narrator calls one of 'bloodshed'. Warriors came from all over and 'battled for honour and sacrificed their lives', the narrator says. A boy warrior rises above all to fight and you see Unni Mukundan (perhaps the adult version of the boy) fight off many with his sword. It is only at the end that you see the graphic picture of Mammootty,...
- 9/11/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt was recently revealed that the film will release in multiple languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.Digital NativeThe magnum opus Mamangam, with Mammootty in the lead, is one of the most expensive films being made in the Malayalam film industry. The makers would be releasing the first look teaser of the film on September 7, which is also the star’s birthday. Mamangam is a historical drama that revolves around the life of the warriors known as Chaaverukal, who plot against the Zamorin ruler to overthrow them. The film is based on the Mamangam festival celebrated during the 17th century, in which warriors from different parts of the country would arrive on the banks of the Bharathapuzha to fight against each other to prove their superiority. It was recently revealed that the film will release in multiple languages. The film is being made in Malayalam and will be released in Tamil,...
- 9/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe star had shared a video and light-heartedly posted about a youngster faking an injury just as footballer Neymar had done during the Football World Cup last year.Digital NativeA video that Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan had shared on social media recently created a lot of controversy, following which he has edited the post. The video featured him playing football with a bunch of kids and he had light-heartedly posted about one of the youngsters scoring a goal and faking an injury just as acclaimed footballer Neymar had done during the Football World Cup last year. The Brazilian footballer became a hot favourite of meme creators, however his fans were deeply saddened by Unni Mukundan’s idea of a joke. Following this, the star edited the post and wrote, “Extremely saddened by the fact that a football post shared with you … has hurt the sentiments of fans and lovers of this highly talented footballer Neymar!
- 8/23/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Mollywood‘Maamankam’, a historical made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, is one of the most expensive films being made in Malayalam.Digital NativeMaamankam, a Malayalam historical film with Mammootty in the lead, has been compared to the Telugu magnum opus Baahubali on various platforms. Reacting to the comparisions, Mammootty in an interview to Times Now said, “Baahubali scale we cannot touch...but visually we are trying. Because we have erected a big set. It has to be one of a kind in South. Also, we don't depend more on VFX. Maybe 10-15 percent of the film but not more than that. It's original set erected, no painting, no green mat, no blue mat. It's all real and that will bring more reality to the story and make it look more realistic.” The magnum opus Maamankam is one of the most expensive films being made in the Malayalam film industry.
- 6/17/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film has four heroines - Prachi Desai, Prachi Tehlan, Malavika Menon and Abhirami V Iyer.Digital NativeMammootty starrer Maamaankam will release in multiple languages, say sources. The film is being made in Malayalam and will be released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages, say a Times of India report. While it was said that Mammootty will be playing a warrior in this historical, sources in the know say that he will be appearing in different get-ups. Made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, Maamaankam began its production with debut director Sajeev Pillai wielding the megaphone. But due to creative differences with the producer, noted filmmaker M Padma Kumar was brought in to replace the filmmaker. The film has four heroines - Prachi Desai, Prachi Tehlan, Malavika Menon and Abhirami V Iyer in the cast and those playing supporting roles in it would be Unni Mukundan, Neeraj Madhav, Sunil Sukhada,...
- 6/11/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, a political one, is written by the scriptwriter duo Bobby and Sanjay.Digital NativePopular scriptwriters Bobby and Sanjay are working on a project that will have Malayalam megastar Mammootty in the lead, according to Onlookers Media. Touted to be a political film, it will have Mammootty playing the Chief Minister of Kerala. Santhosh Viswanath of Chirakodinka Kinavukal fame has been roped in to wield the megaphone for this venture. Reports are that this film has been titled One. While there is still no clarity on the rest of the cast, we hear that Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Renji Panicker and Sreenivasan have been signed up to play supporting roles. Bobby and Sanjay’s last script was for Uyare, the Parvathy starrer that portrayed her in the role of an acid attack survivor. The film and the script have been much appreciated. The scriptwriter duo, who have been behind most of...
- 5/22/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is a historical based on a medieval fair for the warriors known as Chaaverukal, who plotted against the Zamorin rulers to overthrow them.Digital NativeIt was announced a few days ago that for the final schedule of Maamaankam, the team will be erecting grand sets on 18 acres of land and that about 200 junior artistes would be engaged. The latest is that the sets have been erected in Nettoor and the shooting is on. Thorough research has been done for the climax portions, say sources. The previous schedules have been shot in different locations such as Kannur, Ernakulam, Ottappalam, Vagamon and Athirapally. Made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, Maamaankam began its production with debut director Sajeev Pillai wielding the megaphone. But due to creative differences with the producers, noted filmmaker Padma Kumar was brought in by the filmmakers while to replace Sajeev Pillai. The film is a historical...
- 5/18/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe historical film had begun its production with debut direct Sajeev Pillai who was later replaced following creative differences with the producer. Digital NativeThe final schedule of the Mammootty starrer Maamaankam is currently on. According to the latest update about this film, we hear that extravagant sets have been erected on a location spanning over 18 acres of land for this schedule. Earlier, Maamaankam was shot in different locations such as Kannur, Ernakulam, Ottappalam, Vagamon and Athirapally. Reports are that the final schedule will span over two months and nearly 2000 junior artistes will be brought in. Made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, Maamaankam began its production with debut director Sajeev Pillai wielding the megaphone. But due to creative differences with the producer, noted filmmaker Padma Kumar was brought to replace Sajeev. Read: ‘Maamaankam’ controversy: Ousted Malayalam director Sajeev Pillai explains his side The film is a historical based on a...
- 5/12/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe team is currently stationed in Athirapally where the temperature is soaring high every day.Digital NativeThe sweltering heat across the country due to the rising temperature is having an impact on the film industry as well. Reports are that the shooting time of the upcoming Malayalam film Maamaankam had to be rescheduled due to this. Usually the shooting begins in the morning and goes on till evening but now the timing has been changed to 4 to 6 pm. The team is currently stationed in Athirapally where the temperature is soaring high every day. Scenes involving Mammootty, Unni Mukundan and Manikandan are being canned right now. Made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, the film began its production with debut director Sajeev Pillai wielding the megaphone. But due to creative differences with the producer Venu Kunnapilly, noted filmmaker Padma Kumar was brought in to replace Sajeev. The problems between Sajeev and...
- 4/12/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film had earlier run into controversies over ego clashes between some of the actors and the director.Digital NativeOscar award winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty feels that it is a shame if the news concerning the film Mamaankam are to be believed. He tweeted: “If the news on #Mamankam film is to be believed, it’s a shame on the creative community of #MalayalamCinema It was one of the best scripts I had read in 2018, it had all the possibility of breaking out Malayalam Cinema in the international space, sad to see it ended up like this.” The progress of the movie, with Mammootty in the lead, has been slow for various reasons. There were controversies over ego clashes between some of the actors and the director and other rumors but all that has been set aside with the team resuming the shooting. It may be noted here that...
- 1/31/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirector Sajeev Pillai talks about bringing in filmmaker M Padmakumar to assist with the film, and the replacement of actor Dhruvan.Digital NativeThere have been various reports about the progress of Maamaankam. Actor Dhruvan is no longer part of the film and the shooting is believed to have stalled for several months. Reports that there were ego clashes between the debut director Sajeev Pillai and the production house have been put to rest with the director clarifying in an interview to the Times of India that, “Nobody can argue that the project is not up to the mark. Exclude me, the film has nationally-acclaimed technicians and Mammootty, one of the top artistes in the country. So, there is no reason that the film has faltered in any way.” On filmmaker M Padmakumar being brought into the project to assist with the direction, Sajeev Pillai said, “It’s a big project...
- 1/7/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is a historical based on a medieval fair for warriors and it is presumed that Unni Mukundan will be playing a warrior in it as well.Digital NativeThe shooting of the Mammootty starrer Maamaankam recommenced recently after a break. While the film has the mega star Mammootty playing the lead role, it also has Unni Mukundan in a pivotal role. The young actor confirmed the news on Facebook, posting that he would be joining the sets of Maamaankam. The film is a historical based on a medieval fair for warriors and it is presumed that Unni Mukundan will be playing a warrior in it as well. The film has four female leads - Prachi Desai, Prachi Tehlan, Malavika Menon and Abhirami V Iyer in the cast and those playing supporting roles include Unni Mukundan, Neeraj Madhav, Sunil Sukhada, Meghanathan and Sohan Seenulal. Sajeev Pillai is donning the director...
- 1/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirected by debutant Sajeev Pillai, the film is based on the Maamaankam festival that was celebrated during the 17th century.Digital NativeThe magnum opus Maamaankam starring mega star Mammootty in the lead role went on the floors several months ago and a few schedules had been completed. However, the film suffered a major setback with the Kerala floods that ravaged the state a few months ago. With all the issues, including those pertaining to the cast, resolved now, the shooting of this film is set to resume. There is an official confirmation that the filming will begin from January end and the team is preparing for it. Debutant Sajeev Pillai is donning the director’s robes for this flick with Ganesh Rajavelu aka Jim Ganesh wielding the camera, M Jayachandran scoring the music, Sreekar Prasad in charge of the editing and Kecha Khamphakdee choreographing the stunts. The film is being...
- 1/3/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe duo had earlier worked together in ‘Doubles’, in which Mammootty and Nadhiya Moidu played twins.Digital NativeDirector Sohan Seenulal and Mammootty will be associating again for a movie and it will be based on an interesting premise. The duo had worked together in Doubles and this time around, the director has a script that demands Mammootty to be seen as a dwarf. Pv Shaji Kumar is penning the script for this flick, which has not been titled yet. The groundwork to get it on the floors has begun already. It may be noted here that Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan played a dwarf in the Tamil movie Aboorva Sahotharargal several years ago. Director Sohan Seenulal made his debut with Doubles starring Mammootty as the hero. Released in 2011, the film had Nadhiya Moidu playing the female lead. They were seen as twins while Taapsee Pannu also shared screen space with the veterans.
- 10/27/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CinemaThe film will release on January 26.Digital NativeThe teaser of the Mammootty starrer Street Lights has been released and it is sure to be a big treat for all his fans out there. A stylish looking Mammootty is seen wielding the gun, which has made his fans want to know more about the film. Well, all that has been revealed about his character so far is that he plays Ci James Abraham. Directed by noted cinematographer, Shamdat, the film is produced by Mammootty’s home banner Play House Motion Pictures. It is a bilingual that will release in Malayalam and Tamil on January 26th, to cash in on the long Republic Day weekend. While the Malayalam version has Lijomol Jose, Soubin Shahir, Hareesh Perumanna, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Joy Mathew, Sudhi Koppa, Neena Kurup and Sohan Seenulal in the supporting cast, the Tamil version will have Prithviraj, Pandi, Sree Raam, Pandiarajan, Manobala, Rajendran and Stunt Silva. The dialogues for the Tamil version have been penned by the director himself and for the Malayalam version, it is by the film’s story and screenplay writer Fawaz Muhammed. According to the film’s director, both the Malayalam and Tamil versions will be different from each other while the core subject remains the same. He is reported to have said that the Malayalam version will have humour added to the plot while the Tamil version will have a serious narrative. Director Shamdat Sainudeen, who had cranked the camera for films such as Oozham, Venicile Vyaapari and Avakai Biriyani is wielding the megaphone of the first time with Street Lights. While Street Lights is gearing up for release on January 26th, Mammootty has a slew of films including Uncle, Parole and Peranbu lined up for release.
- 1/6/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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