Malayalam film industry is buzzing with excitement as Meera Jasmine and Narain are teaming up for a new movie titled Queen Elizabeth. The film, which is directed by M Padmakumar of Joseph and Mamangam fame, is a light-hearted urban rom-com with a satirical twist.
Meera Jasmine, who made a successful comeback with the 2022 film Makal, will be playing the titular role of Queen Elizabeth, while Narain will be seen as her husband Alex. The pair, who have delivered some memorable performances in films like Achuvinte Amma, Ore Kadal and Minnaminnikoottam, will be portraying a middle-aged couple in this film.
Queen Elizabeth Pooja Video
The first look poster of Queen Elizabeth was released recently, showing Meera Jasmine in a chic and trendy look. The poster also announced that the film will be releasing in 2023. The film’s pooja and switch-on ceremony took place in Kochi on Monday with the presence of...
Meera Jasmine, who made a successful comeback with the 2022 film Makal, will be playing the titular role of Queen Elizabeth, while Narain will be seen as her husband Alex. The pair, who have delivered some memorable performances in films like Achuvinte Amma, Ore Kadal and Minnaminnikoottam, will be portraying a middle-aged couple in this film.
Queen Elizabeth Pooja Video
The first look poster of Queen Elizabeth was released recently, showing Meera Jasmine in a chic and trendy look. The poster also announced that the film will be releasing in 2023. The film’s pooja and switch-on ceremony took place in Kochi on Monday with the presence of...
- 7/15/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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ReviewThough director M Padmakumar comes to his element in some scenes in the second half of the film, the cliché-ridden first half is likely to have already drained you out by then.Fahir MaithuttySuraj Venjaramoodu as Solomon in Pathaam Valavu | Credit: YouTubeWhen M Padmakumar's Joseph released in 2018, it had come as a pleasant surprise. A sleeper hit, the film also gave a big boost to the career of actor Joju George. Pathaam Valavu is Padmakumar's attempt to return to the crime drama genre after the debacle of Mamangam. The result, however, is rather underwhelming when compared to Joseph. Pathaam Valavu begins with Sub Inspector Sethu (Indrajith) and his fellow officers on the lookout for a jail inmate named Solomon (Suraj Venjaramoodu), who has absconded at the end of his parole. Sethu and his men soon find and arrest Solomon. But on the way back down the hill, there is a...
- 5/14/2022
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Mollywood ‘Kaaval’ marks Nithin Renji Panicker’s second directorial venture, after the Mammootty starrer ‘Kasaba’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe trailer of actor Suresh Gopi’s upcoming Malayalam film Kaaval was released on Friday, July 16. The plot, spanning across two generations, revolves around the life of Thamban, played by Suresh Gopi. Judging by the trailer, Thambaan is a man who retired from a life of violence to spend time with his family, and is forced to go back to his old ways. Filled with action sequences, emotional scenes and punchlines, the trailer hints at an engaging action drama. Sharing the trailer on Twitter, actor Suresh Gopi wrote: “Taking you all into the world of Thambaan, Antony and the rest. Here's the official trailer for #Kaaval.” Kaaval is spearheaded by Nithin Renji Panicker, the son of actor Renji Panicker. Nithin made his directorial debut with 2016 Malayalam action-thriller Kasaba, starring Mammootty, Neha Saxena, Jagadish,...
- 7/17/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodSheelu Abraham has a lead role in the movie and Prithviraj Sukumaran makes a special appearance.Tnm StaffScreengrab from 'Star'The trailer of Star – an upcoming Malayalam film with Joju George and Sheelu Abraham in the lead – shows glimpses of a scary thriller, with eerie music, a big house, ‘muthassi kathakal’ (stories told by grandmothers) and women with long hair passing by. Prithviraj Sukumaran makes a special appearance in the film, presumably as a doctor. A problem appears to haunt the main female character Ardra, played by Sheelu Abraham. There is a disturbed husband played by Joju George, and children and older women are seen. Gayathri Ashok, Jaffer Idukki and other actors are also seen in the trailer. Watch: Thriller of Star The film is directed by Domin D'Silva and produced by Abraham Mathew under the banner Abaam Movies. The film is written by Suvin Somasekharan and edited by Lal Krishna.
- 4/4/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe first look was launched by Indrajith Sukumaran. Digital NativeTovino Thomas and Aishwarya Lekshmi duo are coming together again with Uyare fame Manu Ashokan’s Kaanekkane. The film is said to be a fictional take on human relationships. The first look was launched by Indrajith Sukumaran to coincide with Tovino Thomas's birthday. Sharing the poster, Indrajith took to his social media and wrote, "Here is the first look poster of Manu Ashokan’s Kaanekkane, penned by dear Bobby and Sanjay. Wishing the movie and the stellar team just the best. Looking forward to this one!” Here is the first look poster of Manu Ashokan’s Kaanekkane, penned by dear Bobby and Sanjay. Wishing the movie and the... Posted by Indrajith Sukumaran on Saturday, January 23, 2021 Tovino Thomas recently completed the shooting for this film and is now done with the dubbing. The actor has shared a video of his dubbing...
- 1/23/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodSathish Kumar in Chennai has filed a petition in court alleging that the title 'Visithiran' was registered by his production house. Digital NativeMalayalam actor Joju George’s hit film Joseph is getting remade in Tamil. While the makers are contemplating on releasing the film soon and are working on fixing the date, they are now facing a roadblock with litigation at the court. Sathish Kumar from Saligramam in Chennai has filed a petition in court alleging that the title Visithiran was registered by his production house Csk Productions at the Film and Television Producers Guild of South India in 2015 and he has been renewing it until March 2020. Claiming that the title belongs to his production house, Sathish Kumar has filed the case following which the judge hearing it ordered that notices be sent to producer Bala and co-producer Rk Suresh. The case has been posted for further hearing on January...
- 1/22/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt was during the filming of a fight sequence for ‘Kala’ a few months ago that Tovino sustained internal injuries.Digital NativeThe teaser of actor Tovino Thomas’s Kala is out and it shows a few telling scenes in tune with a gripping background music. It begins with French novelist Andrew Malraux’s quote - Man is not what he thinks he is, he is what he hides – and goes onto a mix of shots, showing love, fight, surprise. It was during the filming of a fight sequence for Kala a few months ago that Tovino sustained internal injuries and had to be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a private hospital in Kochi. He recovered well but was advised complete rest following which he was out of action for three weeks. Kala is directed by Rohith Vs and has Tovino and Divya Pillai in the lead roles with...
- 1/22/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodWith this process over, we can expect the filmmakers to come out with the release date of 'Kaanekkaane' soon.Digital NativeTovino Thomas recently completed the shooting of Kaanekkaane and is now done with the dubbing. The actor has shared a video of his dubbing wind-up which is going viral online. With this process over, we can expect the filmmakers to come out with the release date of Kaanekkaane soon. The film is directed by Manu Ashokan and scripted by Bobby-Sanjay, who had written the director’s debut film Uyare. Kaanekkaane is bankrolled by Tr Shamsudheen. While Tovino Thomas and Aishwarya Lekshmi play the lead pair in it, the rest of the star cast includes Prem Prakash, Sruthi Ramachandran and Rony David Raj. The technical crew comprises Alby Antony for cinematography, and Abhilash Balachandran for editing while the music is composed by Ranjin Raj. In an interview with the Times of India,...
- 1/21/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film, directed by Aashiq Abu, starred Tovino Thomas and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead.Digital NativeCourtesy..Twitter Malayalam film Mayaanadhi (2017), directed by Aashiq Abu, was a huge hit with fans, critics, as well as famous personalities from the south Indian film industries. The director, as well as the lead actors Tovino Thomas and Aishwarya Lekshmi, were praised for their efforts. Now, Telugu Over-the-Top (Ott) platform Aha has announced that it will release the Telugu-dubbed version of Mayaanadhi on December 18. The Ott platform released the trailer on Thursday on social media, with the caption: “What is love without hope? The river brings with it, a story for your heart! Premieres December 18 only on aha. #MayaanadhiOnAha" What is love without hope? The river brings with it, a story for your heart! Premieres December 18 only on aha.#MayaanadhiOnAHA@ttovino #AishwaryaLekshmi #Aashiqabu @leona_lishoy @harishuthaman pic.twitter.com/Eeqvnhuisb — ahavideoIN (@ahavideoIN) December 16, 2020 Based on a real-life incident,...
- 12/17/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Mollywood The film's shooting was stalled due to the pandemic and also after a plagiarism case was filed against the script of the film. Digital NativeSuresh Gopi’s landmark 250th film Ottakomban will soon commence with the shooting going ahead planned. The film’s progress was stalled due to the Covid-19 lockdown in March and it suffered another major blow when a plagiarism case filed by Jinu Abraham. The Judge hearing the matter ordered the makers of Sg 250 to stop all work pertaining to the film unless major changes are made to the script. It may be noted here that the Prithviraj starrer Kaduva is based on the main character Kaduvakunnel Kuruvachan and the court ordered the makers of SG250 to refrain from using it. With the same team retained for Sg 250 and titled Ottakomban, it is clear that it will be a completely different story. Speaking about the lead...
- 12/12/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actors last worked together for the critically acclaimed film ‘Mayaanadhi’ in 2017.Digital NativePhoto courtesy - Jeo Jomey Aishwarya Lekshmi and Tovino Thomas are teaming up for the upcoming film Kaanekkaane, which is being directed by Manu Ashokan. The two actors are working together after the critically acclaimed film Mayaanadhi released in 2017. A few stills from the shooting spot of Kaanekkaane have been shared online and we can see the lead actors in a discussion with the director. One picture from the official handle of the film came with the caption, “About team work, conversations and reflections. Aishwarya and Tovino are seen discussing a scene with our director Manu Ashokan and chief associate director Saneesh Sebastian. Kaanekkaane- As You Watch, now rolling.” Kaanekkaane is penned by popular screenwriter duo Bobby and Sanjay. Besides the lead actors Tovino and Aishwarya, the film also has Suraj Venjaramoodu and Shruti Ramachandran playing pivotal...
- 11/24/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, touted to be a family drama, is directed by Nithin Renji Panicker.Digital NativeThe shooting of the Suresh Gopi starrer Kaaval has resumed, confirmed its director Nithin Renji Panicker. The director, while confirming that the shooting is in progress at Kollengode in Palakkad, also posted some pictures of the lead star Suresh Gopi. These pictures of Suresh Gopi sporting a salt and pepper look have since gone viral. When the shooting of Kaaval began earlier this year, Suresh Gopi had posted on his social media page a picture with the caption: “Kaaval Loading. Coming soon in theatres near you.” Kaaval also has Renji Panicker, father of the film’s director Nithin, playing an important role. It was earlier reported that actor Lal was the first choice to play the role. But he had to opt out due to prior work commitments and Renji Panicker was brought in as a replacement.
- 10/24/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be directed by Manu Ashokan, who made his debut with the Parvathy starrer ‘Uyare’.Digital NativeFollowing the success of his debut directorial Uyare, Manu Ashokan is all set to team up again with the same writers - Bobby and Sanjay again. Titled Kaanekkaane, Tovino Thomas and Aishwarya Lekshmi have been roped in to play the lead pair in this flick with Suraj Venjaramoodu, Shruti Ramachandran, Prem Prakash, and Rony David Raj in supporting roles. Confirming the news about his new venture, director Manu Ashokan said in an interview to cinema express that though he was initially doubtful about doing a project during the pandemic, producer Tr Shamsudheen was very insistent about completing the screenplay. Through discussions and conference calls, they managed to do it. The technical crew of this film will include Ranjin Raj to compose the music for Vinayak Sasikumar's lyrics while Alby Antony has...
- 9/28/2020
- 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
MollywoodThe film’s lead star Suresh Gopi confirmed it through his social media handle by putting out a pic from the sets.Digital NativeThe shooting of Nithin Renji Panicker's upcoming film, Kaaval, is in progress. The film’s lead star Suresh Gopi confirmed it through his social media handle by putting out a pic from the sets and captioning it: “Kaaval Loading ❤️ Coming soon in theatres near you.” Kaaval also has Renji Panicker playing an important role. It has been reported that Lal was the first choice to play the role but had to opt out due to prior work commitments and Renji Panicker was brought in as a replacement. Reports are that Kaaval is touted to be a family drama that will revolve around two generations of a family. Earlier, there were reports of this film being a sequel to Lelam but that speculation has been put to...
- 2/27/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, directed by Nithin Renji Panicker, will have Suresh Gopi and Renji Panicker in the lead. Digital NativeAs announced earlier, the shooting of Nithin Renji Panicker's film Kaval commenced on January 25 at Kattappana in Kerala. Suresh Gopi and Renji Panicker are playing the lead roles in this flick and the former has joined the sets. Lal was the first choice to play the role to be done by Renji Panicker but had to opt out due to prior work commitments. Reports are that Kaval is touted to be a family drama that will revolve on two generations of a family. Earlier, there were reports of this film being a sequel to Lelam 2 but that speculation has been put to rest with the director clarifying that it is a completely new story and not associated with Lelam. Joby George is bankrolling Kaval under his banner Goodwill Entertainments. The film has...
- 1/29/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodLal had to opt out of the film and Renji Panicker has been brought in to replace him in the film, directed by the latter’s son Nithin.Digital NativeThere were reports that Suresh Gopi and Lal will be starring in Nithin Renji Panicker’s second film Kaval but we now hear that Lal has opted out of the film and the director's dad Renji Panicker has been brought in. Sources in the know say that Lal could not join the sets of Kaval as he is busy with other work commitments. The prep work to get this film on the floors on January 25 is on right now. Joby George is bankrolling Kaval under his banner Goodwill Entertainments. The film has an impressive crew including National award-winning cinematographer Nikhil S Praveen, Mansoor Muthootti for editing, and Ranjin Raj as a music composer. Zaya David, Muthumani, Sujith Sankar, Alencier, and Kannan...
- 1/23/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor will be seen playing a young woman employed abroad and the travails she undergoes while also effectively overcoming it. Digital NativeWriter-director Boban Samuel’s next outing at the theatres will be with Al Mallu, featuring Namitha Pramod in the lead role. It will be out at the theatres on January 10 and the promos are happening full swing. Reports are that it is a heroine-centric film. In the film, Namitha will be seen playing a young woman employed abroad and the travails she undergoes while also effectively overcoming it. Al Mallu has been shot entirely in the UAE as the story is set there. Harris will be making his debut with this flick as the male lead with the rest of the cast including Siddique, Lal, Miya, Prem Prakash, Mithun Ramesh, and Dharmajan among others. The technical crew comprises Ranjin Raj for music, Vivek Menon for cinematography and Deepu Joseph for editing.
- 1/7/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor and Bjp politician is hosting season 5 of the television game show, after having hosted the first four seasons in previous years.Digital NativeActor and Bjp Member of Parliament Suresh Gopi is once again hosting the television game show Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran, the Malayalam version of Kaun Banega Crorepati. The star hosted the show in 2012, which turned out to be a big success following which he hosted the season 2 in 2013, season 3 in 2014, and season 4 in 2017. After the new season began, a clip of the star’s interaction with one of the contestants has gone viral. To a question for which the correct answer is porotta, the famous Kerala bread, Suresh Gopi asks the contestant what he usually orders at a restaurant, and the immediate reply is ‘porotta and beef’. The Bjp politician gives an uncharacteristic monosyllabic reply ‘Oh’. This happened for real!@BJP4India's Rajya Sabha MP Suresh Gopi...
- 11/16/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be an action family drama which will showcase the story of two eras.Digital NativeIt was recently announced that veteran actor Suresh Gopi has been roped in for playing an important role in an upcoming directed by Nithin Renji Panicker. The makers have now revealed the title of the film -- Kaaval. The makers tweeted saying, "So happy to Announce our next big project #kaaval starring super star #sureshgopi its directed by #Nithinrenjipaniker. Here is the title poster !! Need all blessing & support #kaavalrollingsoon @VRFridayMatinee @boxofficeindia @Forum_Reelz @Forumkeralam1 @rameshlaus @sri50 (sic)." The film marks Nithin's second directorial venture. Nithin, son of screenwriter-actor Renji Panicker, started out as an assistant director, primarily assisting Shaji Kailas. His directional debut was Mammootty starrer Kasaba, which had run into some controversy for its misogynistic lines. In a recent media interaction, Nithin revealed that the new film will be an action family...
- 10/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodNithin has earlier directed the Mammootty starrer ‘Kasaba’.Digital NativeIt’s been earlier reported that veteran actor Suresh Gopi is playing an important role in the upcoming Nithin Renji Panicker directorial. Revealing some details about the actor’s role in the film, Nithin said in an interview to the Times of India, “I am hoping to give the audience a power-packed performance from Suresh Gopi through the film. His is a strong character, who has two shades. It will be a treat for all his fans.” Earlier there were reports that the film will be a sequel to the 1997 movie Lelam, which had Suresh Gopi in the lead, but the director has confirmed that it is not. He has said that Lelam 2 is also very much on cards and his dad Renji Panicker will be scripting it. However, it will be delayed and commence sometime later. Nithin made his directorial debut with Kasaba,...
- 10/23/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodEarlier, there were reports of this film being a sequel to the 1997 crime film 'Lelam' but the director has clarified that it is not.Digital NativeIt is confirmed that veteran actor Suresh Gopi will be teaming up with the Kasaba director Nithin Renji Panicker for a film that remains untitled as of now. The film will also have another veteran Lal in an important role. It is touted to be a family drama that will revolve on two generations of a family. The cast also includes Zaya David, Muthumani, Im Vijayan, Sujith Sankar, Alencier, and Kannan Rajan P Dev. Joby George is bankrolling the film under his banner Goodwill Entertainments. National award-winning cinematographer Nikhil S Praveen will crank the camera with Mansoor Muthootti doing the editing and Ranjin Raj composing the tunes. Earlier, there were reports of this film being a sequel to Lelam, a 1997 crime film directed by Joshiy...
- 10/22/2019
- by Cris
- 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
AwardsThe awards will take place on August 15 and 16 in Doha.Tnm StaffThe nominees for South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) 2019 have been announced under various categories for all four south Indian languages. The eighth edition of this awards ceremony will take place on August 15 and 16 Doha, Qatar. Here is the list of nominees under different categories for all four different languages. For full details on the nominees under different categories in all four languages, click here. Best Film (Tamil) Kadaikutty Singam, Vada Chennai, 96, Paraiyerum Perumal, Sarkar Best Director (Tamil) Ajay Gnanamuthu for Imaikaa Nodigal, Ar Murugadoss for Sarkar, Vetrimaaran for Vada Chennai, Pandiraj for Kadaikutty Singam, Shankar for 2.0 Best Actor Male (Tamil) Dhanush for Vada Chennai, Karthi for Kadaikuddy Singam, Vijay for Sarkar, Vijay Sethupathi for 96 and Jayam Ravi for Adanga Maru Best Actor Female (Tamil) Aishwarya Rajesh for Kanaa, Jyothika for Kaatrin Mozhi, Nayanthara for Kolamavu Kokila, Samantha for...
- 7/18/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
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