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Here’s All You Need To Know About Asif Ali’s Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali!(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Asif Ali might finally be out of the dull phase in his career with Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali. If this film does well in theatres, it’ll be a hat-trick for him after the back-to-back hits Kishkindha Kaandam and Rekhachithram. This time, he’s playing a socially relevant character, someone caught in a situation that could happen to anyone. It’s about marital disputes and how laws meant to protect vulnerable people can sometimes be misused as weapons for entirely different motives.

Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali: Plot

Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali delves into the complexities of marital conflict, focusing on the protagonist’s strained second marriage. Despite seeking a divorce, the couple faces significant challenges, with their separation far from being amicable. As the process unfolds, they become entangled in a series of legal battles, including what appear to be...

It is hard to say how much I liked this deviant comedy about a gold lender and family which defaults on its promise. Basil Joseph, who started as a director to watch, is now more of an actor to be watched. His variety of roles, funny at the top and deeply tragic beneath, has set new goals for performing ambiguity in Malayalam cinema.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say Basil has emerged as a force to reckon with. Ponman reinforces his burgeoning power. He plays Aajesh, a gold lender who bails economically challenged families in their wedding arrangements by lending gold for the dowry with the promise of quick recovery.

Things get out of hand soon enough, resulting in chaos that is deeply troublesome, and yet the fun element is never dissipated. This is the Usp of Basil Joseph’s cinema: it makes you ponder on the vicissitudes...

Tired of watching horror, thriller, action, and romance dramas? Want something newly created and blended? Then here is Ponman, the dark comedy actioner that has already captivated the audiences by hitting the silver screens on 30 January 2025, and now it is all decked up to blow the mind on Ott platforms as well. The movie, Ponman, has made its appearance in the digital landscape by getting streamed on the Ott platforms. The movie features the renowned actor Basil Joseph reflecting on a story of a middle-class family.

If you are looking to enjoy something unique and more relatable, then none could be better than Ponman. So, before you binge-watch it, here’s some information on where and from when you can watch it, and apart from this, take a glance at what viewers say about the movie. So, let’s explore it out!

Quick Rundown of the Movie

This Malayalam-language comedy...

Ponman Ott Release Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After impressing audiences during its theatrical run, Basil Joseph’s much-awaited film Ponman is all set for its digital debut. The film was released in theaters on January 30, 2025, and now, nearly 1.5 months later, the makers have planned its digital release. The streaming giant JioHotstar recently announced that Basil Joseph’s starrer will soon be available for streaming on their platform.

What To Expect From Ponman?

Directed by Jotish Shankar, Ponman stars Basil Joseph, Sajin Gopu, Lijomol Jose, Anand Manmadhan, and Deepak Parambol in pivotal roles. The title Ponman literally translates to “the man with gold.”

The film revolves around Ajesh, a gold dealer who lends gold jewelry for the marriage of Bruno’s sister, Steffi. However, his life takes a dangerous turn when the bride’s criminal husband decides to keep the gold and eliminate him. Adapted from Gr Indugopan’s novel Nālañcu cer̲uppakkār,...

“Ajeshadaa… Ajesh…”

This signature catchphrase from the titular character Ajesh, played by Basil Joseph, could have been meme material, but instead, it stands as a testament to unfathomable perseverance.

Adapted gracefully from a screenplay written jointly by Justin Mathew and G.R. Indugopan, based on the book Naalanju Cheruppakkaar (transl: A Few Youngsters) written by Indugopan himself, Ponman brings every single frame to life through Jothish’s finesse in direction.

Honestly, I was surprised by Jothish Shankar‘s directorial debut Ponman and never expected it to be such an outstanding experience. It’s evident from every bit of this movie that he’s definitely going places.

Basil Joseph in Ponman (2025)

I’m awestruck by the well-written characters in this movie, the performers who effortlessly bring them to life, and most importantly, the dialogues they deliver—lines that feel like literal arrows of fire.

Basil Joseph: Redefining Character Depth in Ponman

Starting with Ponman himself,...

Padmini, a comedy drama film directed by Senna Hegde and starring Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian and Vincy Aloshious in the lead roles, is all set to stream on Netflix from August 11. The film was released in theatres on July 14, 2023 and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

The film tells the story of Rameshan, a poet and lecturer, who becomes the laughing stock of the village after his wife runs away on their wedding day. When he tries to overcome these taunts and get married again, he faces further complications. The film is expected to offer lighthearted entertainment, drawing audiences into its charming narrative.

Padmini Trailer

The trailer of the film was released on July 6 and has already garnered over 200k views on YouTube. The trailer showcases Kunchacko Boban’s performance as a teacher who is also a poet. The film also features an ensemble cast of Malavika Menon,...

Review‘Padmini’, which has Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian, and Vincy Aloshious opposite Kunchacko Boban, manages to find a new path – original and a wee bit hilarious, but not entirely engaging.When there are three women playing lead opposite a single man in a romantic comedy, you imagine it treading the path of several movies that successfully trod it before: Premam, Boeing Boeing and the like. But Padmini, which has Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian and Vincy Aloshious opposite Kunchacko Boban, manages to find a new path, original and a wee bit hilarious, though not entirely engaging. Director Senna Hegde, who gave us the wonderful Thingalazhcha Nishchayam and an enjoyable 1744 White Alto, offers a fun film with Padmini, scripted by Deepu Pradeep. But despite its interesting premise, the film loses focus. Like all of Senna’s films, Padmini goes directly into the thick of Rameshan’s story, beginning with a traditional wedding,...

EntertainmentBesides two Hollywood biggies, there is much to look forward to in India’s cinemas this July — some more exciting than others. Here are some films to catch in theatres this month.Between Greta Gerwig’s wild live-action meta-comedy Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s epic historical drama Oppenheimer, Hollywood film fans are spoiled for choice this July. The widely different genres of the two films, the anticipation surrounding both, and the decision to release them on the same day (July 21) have tickled many a funny bone, with the internet even christening the face-off ‘Barbenheimer’. But besides these two Hollywood biggies, there is much more to look forward to in India’s cinemas this July — some more exciting than others. Here are seven films, across industries and languages, that we can’t wait to catch in theatres this month. Maamannan - In theatres Mari Selvaraj’s Maamannan was released in theatres...

ReviewSenna Hegde who made the wonderful ‘Thingalazhcha Nischayam’ takes a more commercial approach to comedy in this film, which is enjoyable in most parts.CrisKanhangad, or at least the parts of Kanhangad in Kerala’s Kasargod district where Senna Hegde places his new Malayalam film, is so charmingly rustic with muddy red roads and prettily lit bars that it looks partly like a Western of the 1960s. Minus Clint Eastwood, the setting has got everything, complete with the sound of a pistol that goes off every now and then. 1744 White Alto is a raw comedy, enjoyable in most parts, slightly off-putting towards the end, anchored on an unfitting mix of the personal and professional life of a police officer. But Senna is a master caster and all the actors, beginning from the emphatic Sharaf U Dheen to the newcomers, make it a comfortable ride. Unlike his award-winning first release Thingalazhcha Nishchayam,...

ReviewThrough some wonderful performances, ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey’, written by three men, takes a stand against domestic abuse, but at the cost of losing the thread on the reality of a woman's life.CrisThe Darshana-Basil shoulder dance bit from Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey that went viral before the movie came out is not included in the movie. But those few seconds – Basil dancing, moving his shoulders up and down and forcing an annoyed looking Darshana to do the same – capture the entire mood of the film very well. Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, written and directed by Vipin Das, focuses the lens on the life of Jaya, a girl growing up in a very typical lower middle class family, and effortlessly shows the amount of unfairness in a woman’s life that’s taken for granted. The casting is absolutely apt, you know when you see a...

Well-known Tamil film director and producer Karthik Subbaraj on Saturday announced that his production firm Stone Bench Films had forayed into the Malayalam film industry with director Jithin Isaac Thomas’s upcoming film ‘Attention Please’.

Taking to Twitter, Karthik Subbaraj, who has directed several critically acclaimed superhit films, including the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer ‘Pizza’, Siddhartha-starrer ‘Jigarthanda’ and the superstar Rajinikanth-starrer, ‘Petta’ said: “We are elated to announce our foray into the Malayalam Industry with ‘Attention Please’ made by the talented Jithin Thomas and team. Produced by Kaarthekeyens and releasing in theatres on Aug 26.”

The popular director also shared the link to the film’s trailer which showed that the film will be not only hard-hitting but is also likely to create awareness on societal problems.

The trailer begins with a person, who is looking to make a film, narrates the story of his film to those around him. He...

ReviewRajisha Vijayan plays a cyber security expert in ‘Keedam’, which is directed by Rahul Riji Nair.CrisScreenshot from the filmIt is almost like a teacher’s piercing glare, the background music of Keedam. Pulls you right back in, the minute your attention wanes. So, you keep your eyes wide open when a murder happens on the road, when you follow the criminals to their daily haunt – a scrap shop. Not exactly a whodunit, this. And when Rajisha Vijayan, who plays your heroine, takes slow strides on the screen, it is a pleasant change for your eyes, exposed to years of Suresh Gopi’s slow walks. Keedam has quite a few novelties and tries to explore the lesser tapped area of cyber security, but Rahul Riji Nair, a director known for his close to life portrayals, largely strays away from that comfort zone and does not carry it off well. The...

MollywoodKabinii Films, the producers of ‘1744 White Alto’, have formed an Internal Committee (Ic), which will look into complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace.Tnm StaffPerhaps for the first time, the production house behind a Malayalam film has formed an Internal Committee (Ic) to deal with complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace. Kabinii Films, which is producing Senna Hegde’s new film 1744 White Alto, formed the Ic as soon as the company was registered. The producers shared with the cast and crew the code of conduct to be read and practised during the making of the film. A copy of this document was shared by social media users, who welcomed the much-needed move in an industry where the sexual assault of an actor in 2017 has brought back questions on the safety of women in films. Senna Hegde’s last film, Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam, won a state award and a lot...

InterviewActor Vishnu Govindhan talks to Tnm about ‘Attention Please’, which has been selected for screening at the International Film Festival of Kerala, and his other projects.CrisSix years ago, Vishnu Govindhan stood alongside other delegates of the International Film Festival of Kerala (Iffk), inside a packed theatre, protesting that they too be allowed to watch Mohsen Makhmalbaf’s The President. They had all waited under the sun for two hours in a long queue and when their turn came to get in, the seats were all taken and they were asked to leave. The protesters’ demands finally led to the movie being paused for long minutes until the projectionist said that the license would expire if the film’s not played soon. Everyone quietened down and all of the audience stood up to watch the movie together. This year Vishnu is a guest at the same festival, lead actor of...