Niv Art Movies, producer of Rotterdam winner “Sexy Durga,” and Little Lamb Films, the outfit behind Tallin, Santa Barbara and Edinburgh film “The Cloud and the Man,” have teamed for Locarno title “Whispers of Fire & Water.”
An exclusive clip from the film has been provided to Variety.
Lubdhak Chatterjee, who has previous shorts and documentaries to his credit, makes his fiction feature debut with the film. The narrative revolves around an audio installation artist who visits the coal mines of eastern India, an area plagued by depleting natural resources where fire burns constantly. Flummoxed by the complex socio-political ecosystem there, he tries to find solace in a tribal village where he questions his urban view and fundamental notion of self with water now being the dominant element.
“The film emerged out of my personal experiences of travelling in mining as well as rural areas in the hinterland of mainstream development...
An exclusive clip from the film has been provided to Variety.
Lubdhak Chatterjee, who has previous shorts and documentaries to his credit, makes his fiction feature debut with the film. The narrative revolves around an audio installation artist who visits the coal mines of eastern India, an area plagued by depleting natural resources where fire burns constantly. Flummoxed by the complex socio-political ecosystem there, he tries to find solace in a tribal village where he questions his urban view and fundamental notion of self with water now being the dominant element.
“The film emerged out of my personal experiences of travelling in mining as well as rural areas in the hinterland of mainstream development...
- 8/8/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“The Forgotten History,” by celebrated Afghanistan filmmaker Roya Sadat (“A Letter to the President”), is one of 20 projects from 11 countries chosen for India’s Film Bazaar virtual co-production market.
Being produced by Sadat’s women-centric collective Roya Film House and Spain’s Alba Sotorra Cinema Productions, the project previously participated at the Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum and the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market.
The market line-up of stories will be told in the Assamese, Bengali, Dari, English, German, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Portuguese, Sinhala, Tamil, and Telugu. The selected projects will be pitched virtually to international and Indian producers, distributors, festival programmers, financiers and sales agents.
Projects include “Ashwamedh” (The Sacrifice) (India-u.K.) by Ridham Janve, whose debut feature film, “The Gold-Laden Sheep and The Sacred Mountain,” won the Young Cinema Award at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards and the Silver Gateway Award at the Jio Mami International Film Festival.
Being produced by Sadat’s women-centric collective Roya Film House and Spain’s Alba Sotorra Cinema Productions, the project previously participated at the Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum and the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market.
The market line-up of stories will be told in the Assamese, Bengali, Dari, English, German, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Portuguese, Sinhala, Tamil, and Telugu. The selected projects will be pitched virtually to international and Indian producers, distributors, festival programmers, financiers and sales agents.
Projects include “Ashwamedh” (The Sacrifice) (India-u.K.) by Ridham Janve, whose debut feature film, “The Gold-Laden Sheep and The Sacred Mountain,” won the Young Cinema Award at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards and the Silver Gateway Award at the Jio Mami International Film Festival.
- 10/28/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Indian director Jiju Antony’s “A Miracle of Love,” selected at Busan’s Asian Project Market, is informed by the filmmaker’s own life experience.
“The script is heavily inspired by an episode from my personal experiences in raising my son who’s living with autism,” Antony tells Variety. “There are thousands of defining moments in our journey with him. A milestone incident from that journey became the crux of this project. It was such a fulfilling experience in real life, I was feeling blissful while writing towards that defining incident in the script.”
The film will take a peep into a family’s life on either side of a weekend, about the demons they fight in their heads and how relationships get stretched. At the same time, it will also explore how people with radically different perspectives of life can bring a positive change.
“I just want to say...
“The script is heavily inspired by an episode from my personal experiences in raising my son who’s living with autism,” Antony tells Variety. “There are thousands of defining moments in our journey with him. A milestone incident from that journey became the crux of this project. It was such a fulfilling experience in real life, I was feeling blissful while writing towards that defining incident in the script.”
The film will take a peep into a family’s life on either side of a weekend, about the demons they fight in their heads and how relationships get stretched. At the same time, it will also explore how people with radically different perspectives of life can bring a positive change.
“I just want to say...
- 9/28/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
A selection of 26 titles from 15 different countries.
South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival (Biff) has confirmed a 26-title line-up for the 2021 Asian Project Market (Apm).
Projects at the Apm include Siren Vanishes, directed by Harumoto Yojiro, whose feature A Balance won the New Currents Award at Biff last year before going on to the Berlinale this year.
The 26 projects from 15 different countries also includes titles from House Of Hummingbird director Kim Bora, The Mirror Never Lies director Kamila Andini, and Twilight’s Kiss (Suk Suk) director Ray Yeung.
Organisers announced Apm received a record-breaking 429 film submissions this year, up approximately...
South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival (Biff) has confirmed a 26-title line-up for the 2021 Asian Project Market (Apm).
Projects at the Apm include Siren Vanishes, directed by Harumoto Yojiro, whose feature A Balance won the New Currents Award at Biff last year before going on to the Berlinale this year.
The 26 projects from 15 different countries also includes titles from House Of Hummingbird director Kim Bora, The Mirror Never Lies director Kamila Andini, and Twilight’s Kiss (Suk Suk) director Ray Yeung.
Organisers announced Apm received a record-breaking 429 film submissions this year, up approximately...
- 8/10/2021
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
MollywoodThe movie is directed by award-winning filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan.Digital NativeThe first look poster of Vazhakku, a Malayalam film with Kani Kusruti and Tovino Thomas in the lead, has been released. The intriguing poster shows a woman lying face down, perhaps murdered or attacked. From the title, it can be deciphered that Vazhakku – meaning fight -- may revolve around a murder mystery waiting to be solved. The film is directed by award-winning director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan. Kani, who recently won the Kerala state film award winner for best actor (female), plays the female lead. Sanal said in an interview to the Times of India that Vazhakku will deal with a socially relevant subject set in the present times. Besides Tovino Thomas and Kani Kusruti, the film will also have Sudev Nair, another state award winning actor, in an important role. Chandru Selvaraj has been roped in to play another crucial role.
- 1/2/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodWhile his new film has started rolling, Sanal’s ‘Kayattam’ is awaiting theatrical release.Digital NativeAward winning director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s next will have Tovino Thomas and Kani Kusruti playing the lead. The film started to roll recently and is progressing well. In an interview with the Times of India, Sanal Kumar Sasidharan said that it will be a socially relevant subject set in the present times. Besides Tovino Thomas and Kani Kusruti, the film will also have Sudev Nair in an important role. Chandru Selvaraj has been roped in to play another crucial role. On working on a film in the current pandemic situation, the director said that he has always been comfortable working with a limited crew. He pointed out that his earlier films were also shot with limited crew and resources, so the situation is not new. Sanal Kumar Sasidharan added that the film will be...
- 12/28/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is directed by renowned cinematographer-filmmaker Santosh Sivan.Digital NativeThe first song from Jack and Jill, a Malayalam film directed by renowned cinematographer-filmmaker Santosh Sivan, will be released on November 27. This track has been sung by actor Manju Warrier, who plays the lead role in the film. Jack and Jill’s cast comprises Manju Warrier in the lead, with Kalidas Jayaram, Esther Anil, Nedumudi Venu, Basil Joseph, Aju Varghese and Shaylee Krishen forming the rest of the cast. Bk Harinarayanan has penned the lyrics for which Ram Sunder has composed the tunes. Sources in the know say that Jack and Jill will be a bilingual releasing in Malayalam and Tamil. The film is bankrolled by the Dubai based company, Lensman Studios. Besides directing it, Santosh Sivan is cranking the camera for this venture. Renjith is roped in for editing. Reports are that Jack and Jill is a sci-fi film...
- 11/25/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodDhinil Babu will be making his debut as a director with this film.Digital NativeMalayalam actor Manju Warrier made a stunning comeback with How Old Are You a few years ago and since then has been signing project after project. Recently, she has inked the deal to star in the Malayalam film 9 Mm, which will be her landmark 50th film. Dhinil Babu will be making his debut as a director with this flick and it will be bankrolled by Visakh Subramaniam and Aju Varghese under the banner Funtastic Films. The technical crew of this film includes Dhyan Sreenivasan for scripting with Sam Cs to compose the tunes and Vetri Palanisamy to crank the camera. The stunts for this entertainer will be choreographed by Yannick Ben. Dhyan, Sunny Wayne and Dileesh Pothan will be acting in the film along with Manju Warrier, Aju wrote in a post. Sit tight and buckle...
- 10/27/2020
- 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 award winning filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan and is a musical fantasy that revolves around a female trekker. Digital NativeManju Warrier starrer Kayattam has been selected for the prestigious Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. This year, the event is scheduled to take place from October 21 to 30. However, due to the pandemic, the event has been scaled down and no foreign guests would be invited to the fest, stated a press note. Kayattam, directed by award winning filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, uses a made-up language they call Ahr Samsar. All ten songs of the film are in this language. In an interview to the Times of India, Sanal has earlier said that his films are not strictly scripted but based on a concept, which is developed during the shooting. Everyone including the cast and crew have a role in that. Kayattam is a musical fantasy...
- 9/15/2020
- 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
MollywoodThe film is produced by actor Sunny Wayne and has actors Nivin Pauly and ‘Aruvi’ fame Aditi Balan playing other lead characters. Digital NativeSunny Wayne, Manju Warrier, Nivin PaulyActor Manju Warrier has joined the sets of Padavettu, which has Nivin Pauly playing the male lead. The film is produced by actor Sunny Wayne under his banner Sunny Wayne Productions. Liju Krishna will be debuting as director with this flick and he has scripted it as well. Sunny Wayne has earlier produced the play Moment Just Before Death, directed by Liju. The shooting of Padevettu commenced in Kannur some time ago with Aditi Balan joining the cast as Nivin Pauly’s pair. Aditi made her debut as a heroine with the critically acclaimed Tamil movie Aruvi. Padavettu will be her debut in the Malayalam film industry. Manju Warrier, playing another important role, has joined the sets, making it the first time...
- 2/17/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodManju Warrier plays the lead role in the film along with Biju Menon.Digital NativeMadhu Warrier is directing a film titled Lalitham Sundaram, which has his sister Manju Warrier in the lead role along with Biju Menon. The title of this film was revealed a few days ago by two icons of the Malayalam film industry – Mammootty and Mohanlal. Lalitham Sundaram will be a feel-good family entertainer in which Manju Warrier will be playing a businesswoman. The director has roped in P Sukumar to crank the camera, Lijo Paul to do the edits, and Bijibal to compose the tunes. The project is scripted by Pramod Mohan. Lalitham Sundaram will be bankrolled jointly by Manju Warrier Productions and Century Films. On directing a film for the first time, Madhu Warrier has told in an interview to the Times of India, “I have always wanted to direct. It’s just that things...
- 2/11/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodMadhu, who is the elder brother of actor Manju Warrier, has roped in Biju Menon and Manju to play the lead roles in the film.Digital NativeActor-producer Madhu Warrier will step into his maiden directorial venture. Madhu, who is the elder brother of actor Manju Warrier, has roped in Biju Menon and his sister to play the lead roles in the film. The film’s title has been revealed online by the two icons of the Malayalam film industry – Mohanlal and Mammootty – as Lalitham Sundaram, through their social media accounts. Taking to his social media, Mammooty posted, "Happy to share with you the title poster of "Lalitham Sundharam" best wishes to Manju Warrier ,Madhu Warrier, Biju Menon and entire team." The director has roped in P Sukumar to crank the camera, Lijo Paul to do the edits, and Bijibal to compose the tunes. The project is scripted by Pramod Mohan.
- 2/6/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodRecently, reports had emerged that Manju Warrier or Parvathy will be sharing the screen space with Suraj in the film.Digital NativeDigital Native Award-winning actor Suraj Venjaramoodu will be doing a film that is based on Mukundan's short story Autorikshakkarante Bharya. M Harikumar will be directing the film and he is currently in the process of roping in the cast. Recently, reports had emerged that Manju Warrier or Parvathy will be sharing the screen space with Suraj in the film. In an interview with Times of India, Harikumar said, “Those reports are all fake. We haven’t approached either of them; I think people are making up these rumours based on how they have perceived the role of Radhika from the novel and who they want to see play her. We will, however, be finalising the cast soon.” Autorikshakkarante Bharya is about a lazy auto driver who lives his life by incurring heavy debts.
- 1/30/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Mollywood The actor shared pictures of her look on her social media page.Digital NativeA few days ago we had reported that the shooting of the Manju Warrier starrer Chathur Mukham is nearing completion. Recently, Manju Warrier shared some pics from the movie on her social media page and it is going viral among her fans. The actor is seen sporting a trendy outfit with a modern look making movie buffs wonder what her role would be in the film. Directed by Rajeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V, Chathur Mukham has Sunny Wayne in an important role. Renji Panicker, Niranjana Anoop and Alancier form the supporting cast of this flick. Dawn Vincent is composing the tunes for this flick with Abinandhan Ramanujam cranking the camera and Manoj doing the editing. Reports are that the shooting will be wrapped around January 23rd and it will then go into the post production mode.
- 1/18/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Mollywood Directed by Rajeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V, the film has Sunny Wayne in an important role. Digital NativeManju Warrier has been very selective with her roles ever since her comeback with How Old Are You are a few years ago. The actor has been bagging heroine-centric roles and the latest to add to her filmography will be Chathur Mukham. Directed by Rajeet Kamala Sankar and Salil V, the film has Sunny Wayne in an important role. Renji Panicker, Niranjana Anoop and Alancier form the supporting cast of this flick. The shooting of Chathur Mukham is currently in progress in Thiruvananthapuram. In an interview to the Times of India, one of its directors, Salil V had told about this film thus: “In our society, many women want to get married and have kids and Manju’s character is someone who isn’t averse to all that but believes that...
- 1/9/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodA song from the film was presented as a stage show, rendered by the two singers, as the actors in the film – Nimisha Sajayan, Joju George and Akshil Vishwanath – remain in the audience.Digital NativeAward-winning director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan is busy promoting his upcoming film Chola, scheduled to hit the marquee on December 6. Recently, the director released a song from the film by presenting it as a stage show. The melodious song, written and composed by Basil Cj, is rendered by Harish Sivaramakrishnan and Sithara Krishnakumar on stage, both of them dressed in an old-fashioned way. The stage show has actors Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan and her Akhil Vishwanath among the audience watching the song. Nimisha and Akhil are shown enjoying the show until she spots Joju among the audience and looks uneasy. Both Nimisha and Joju have won state awards for their performance in the film. Chola was premiered...
- 11/25/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt features a feisty looking Manju Warrier with three cocks masking her face partially. Digital NativeThe first look poster of Manju Warrier’s Prathi Poovankozhi is out online! The poster was unveiled by Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and is going viral among the movie buffs. It features a feisty looking Manju Warrier with three cocks masking her face partially. Rosshan Andrrews is directing the film with Gokulam Gopalan bankrolling it under his banner. The technical crew of this film includes Unni R, who has written it, G Balamurgan for cinematography, Jyotish Shankar for art direction and Gopi Sunder for music. Manju Warrier is playing the main role in Prathi Poovankozhi. Interestingly, the actor’s comeback film, How Old Are You? was directed by Rosshan Andrrews. Prathi Poovankozhi is based on Unni R’s short story with the same title. In the film, Manju Warrier will be playing a salesgirl working in a textile shop.
- 11/21/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodManju Warrier announced the release date on her social media page. Digital NativeDigital Native The release date of Manju Warrier’s next film Prathi Poovankozhi is out officially. The film’s main protagonist, Manju Warrier, announced online that it would hit the marquee on December 20th. She wrote on her social media page: “For all those good hearts who have been requesting to write the content in English too, this is the first look poster announcement of my new movie #PrathiPoovanKozhi directed by #RosshanAndrrews. We are joining hands once again after my comeback film #HowOldAreYou. Our first look poster will be out on the 20th! Thanks for the love!” View this post on Instagram For all those good hearts who have been requesting to write the content in English too , this is the first look poster announcement of my new movie #PrathiPoovanKozhi directed by @rosshanandrrews. We are joining hands once...
- 11/20/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, will release on December 6.Digital NativeAward winning Malayalam film Chola will release in theatres on December 6, actor Joju George announced on his Facebook page. Joju and Nimisha Sajayan had both won state awards for their performance in Chola, directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan. Joju also informed on his post that Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj is joining the team as a co producer. Joju is the other producer. Subbaraj has recently wrapped up his film with Dhanush in the lead. The film will also mark the Tamil acting debut of Joju. The duo is associating again for Chola. “Thank you Sanaletta for this wonderful movie,” Joju wrote. The film had premiered at the Venice Film Festival under the Orizzonti (Horizons) section with its English title, Shadow of Water. Chola is written by Kv Manikandan and Sanal Kumar Sasidharan. Along with Joju and Nimisha, an...
- 11/10/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will reportedly be directed by Salil and Ranjith, and produced by Jiss Toms.Digital NativeManju Warrier and Sunny Wayne will reportedly be teaming up for a horror film that will be directed by Salil and Ranjith. Jiss Toms will be bankrolling this venture. Details about this film such as the title, the rest of the cast and crew are expected to be out soon. Meanwhile, Manju Warrier is expecting a slew of films to hit the silver screen. Of this lot, Jack and Jill has reached the post-production stage. The film’s cast also includes Kalidas Jayaram, Soubin Shahir, Nedumudi Venu, Aju Varghese, Soubin Shahir, Basil Joseph, Ramesh Pisharody and Suraj Venjaramoodu. Jack and Jill is a bilingual releasing in Malayalam and Tamil. Manju also recently wrapped up the shooting of Kayattam. It is a film about mountaineering. Besides co-producing the film, Manju is also playing the lead role in it.
- 11/3/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirector of ‘Kayattam’ Sanal Kumar Sasidharan got involved in a controversy over the selection of his previous film ‘Chola’ at the 24th Iffk.Digital NativeThe shooting of the Manju Warrier starrer Kayattam has been wrapped up completely and the post production work has begun. The film’s director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan confirmed this through his Facebook page and also added a picture of his entire team. Manju Warrier, who plays the lead in the film, is also co-producing the film along with Shaji Mathew and Aruna Mathew. Kayattam is a film about mountaineering. Sanal has scripted the film and is also in charge of the editing and the sound designing. The technical crew comprises Chandru Selvaraj for camerawork and Ratheesh Eettillam for editing. Controversy Meanwhile, Sanal got involved in a controversy concerning the selection of his award-winning film Chola for the 24th International Film Festival of Kerala. It was selected...
- 10/30/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Diverse selection will present projects from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, France, Nepal, Singapore and the Us.
Film Bazaar, organised by India’s National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc), has announced the 14 projects that will take part in the Co-production Market at this year’s edition of the annual Goa-based event (November 20-24).
The diverse selection will present projects from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, France, Nepal, Singapore and the Us. Languages involved in the projects include Hindi, English, Bengali, Malayalam, Assamese, Nepali, Dzongkha (Bhutanese) and Gujarati.
The line-up also includes projects from newcomers and more established talents, such as Indian director Alka Raghuram (Burqa...
Film Bazaar, organised by India’s National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc), has announced the 14 projects that will take part in the Co-production Market at this year’s edition of the annual Goa-based event (November 20-24).
The diverse selection will present projects from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, France, Nepal, Singapore and the Us. Languages involved in the projects include Hindi, English, Bengali, Malayalam, Assamese, Nepali, Dzongkha (Bhutanese) and Gujarati.
The line-up also includes projects from newcomers and more established talents, such as Indian director Alka Raghuram (Burqa...
- 10/29/2019
- by 89¦Liz Shackleton¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
India’s Film Bazaar, South Asia’s leading film project market, has revealed a 14-strong slate spanning Asia, Europe and the U.S. for its annual co-production jamboree in Goa. It is a diverse mix of festival favorites and debutants.
From India, producer Shaji Mathew’s Niv Art Movies, whose credits include 2017 Rotterdam winner “Sexy Durga”, returns with the Malayalam-language “The Deathplace” by Jiju Antory (“The Forsaken”). Also in Malayalam is “All Our Loves” by Mehdi Jahan, whose short “Jyoti and Joymoti” has won numerous awards. Heer Ganjwala will produce for Human Trail Pictures. Saurav Rai, winner of Mumbai’s 2019 grand jury prize for “Invitation,” reunites with Sanjay Gulati’s Crawling Angel Films for Nepali-language “Eternity.”
The international projects are also robust. Alka Raghuram (“Burqa Boxers”) will co-produce Hindi-language “The Mirror” via her U.S. outfit Junoon Pictures, alongside Celine Loop’s Traveling Light Productions.
Rubaiyat Hossain, whose directorial venture...
From India, producer Shaji Mathew’s Niv Art Movies, whose credits include 2017 Rotterdam winner “Sexy Durga”, returns with the Malayalam-language “The Deathplace” by Jiju Antory (“The Forsaken”). Also in Malayalam is “All Our Loves” by Mehdi Jahan, whose short “Jyoti and Joymoti” has won numerous awards. Heer Ganjwala will produce for Human Trail Pictures. Saurav Rai, winner of Mumbai’s 2019 grand jury prize for “Invitation,” reunites with Sanjay Gulati’s Crawling Angel Films for Nepali-language “Eternity.”
The international projects are also robust. Alka Raghuram (“Burqa Boxers”) will co-produce Hindi-language “The Mirror” via her U.S. outfit Junoon Pictures, alongside Celine Loop’s Traveling Light Productions.
Rubaiyat Hossain, whose directorial venture...
- 10/28/2019
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
MollywoodAccording to reports, the film will be directed by debutant Shaheer Mahmood and the shooting is scheduled to begin in a month. Digital NativeManju Warrier and Vinayakan will come together for Pothu, to be directed by debutant Shaheer Mahmood, say reports. Jinu Lona will reportedly be producing the film under the banner Wellborn International. Lal and Siddique are also said to have been roped in to play important roles in this film. The shooting of this film is scheduled to begin in a month and the team is busy with the groundwork now, we hear. Meanwhile, Manju Warrier is expecting the release of Kayattam. She recently released the first look poster of the film, directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan. Manju is also co-producing it along with Shaji Mathew and Aruna Mathew. Apart from donning the director’s robes, Sanal has also penned the script and is in charge of editing and sound designing.
- 9/9/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodManju Warrier's comeback film 'How Old Are You' was also directed by Rosshan Andrrews.Digital NativeRosshan Andrrews, the director who brought actor Manju Warrier back to Malayalam cinema after a gap of 14 years, will once again team up with her for a new film: Prathi Poovan Kozhi. Manju announced the news on her Facebook post on Saturday, saying: “Very happy and hopeful about my next film with my dear friend Rosshan Andrrews after "How Old Are You". Thanks to Shri. Gokulam Gopalan for making this happen! Shoot starts tomorrow!” Gokulam Gopalan is the producer of the film. Unni R is writing it. G Balamurgan is doing the cinematography, Jyotish Shankar is the art director and Gopi Sunder is the music composer of the film. Rosshan directed Manju’s comeback film How Old Are You in 2014 and it turned out to be one of the biggest hits in the Malayalam film industry.
- 9/4/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor turns producer with the film, directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan. Digital NativeManju Warrier’s first production venture Kayattam is a film about mountaineering. She is producing it along with Shaji Mathew and Aruna Mathew. Besides bankrolling the film, Manju is also playing the lead role in it. She has released the first look poster of the film online on Friday. It shows her face, and a few people trekking among snow-covered mountains. Award winning filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan is directing the film. Sanal has penned the script and is also in charge of the editing and the sound designing. The technical crew comprises Chandru Selvaraj for camera work and Ratheesh Eettillam for music. Apparently, there will be 10 songs in this album. Sanal too shared the poster and wrote on Facebook: “Thrilled, tensed and excited.. my new film’s first look poster.. A’hr ( kayattam).. This time we have Manju Warrier with us,...
- 9/1/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Malayalam-language film, which is currently in post-production, has been acquired by Hkiff Collection.
Hong Kong-based Good Move Media is handling international sales on Indian director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Shadow Of Water (Chola), following its acquisition by Hkiff Collection.
Currently in post-production, the film is screening in the Film Bazaar Recommends section at the on-going Film Bazaar market in Goa, India (Nov 20-24). It is expected to receive its world premiere in spring 2019.
The Malayalam-language film is produced by Shaji Mathew, who is attending Film Bazaar with Sasidharan. Malayalam stars Joju George and Nimisha Sajayan head the cast.
The magical...
Hong Kong-based Good Move Media is handling international sales on Indian director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Shadow Of Water (Chola), following its acquisition by Hkiff Collection.
Currently in post-production, the film is screening in the Film Bazaar Recommends section at the on-going Film Bazaar market in Goa, India (Nov 20-24). It is expected to receive its world premiere in spring 2019.
The Malayalam-language film is produced by Shaji Mathew, who is attending Film Bazaar with Sasidharan. Malayalam stars Joju George and Nimisha Sajayan head the cast.
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- 11/22/2018
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
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