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Hustle over the border for 3D version of Chow classic While he's not as famous worldwide as Jackie Chan, nor as critically acclaimed as Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and nowhere near as ubiquitous in local culture as Andy Lau, Stephen Chow Sing-chi is arguably the best-loved actor of Hong Kong cinema's golden age (1980s and early '90s). His mo lei tau (slapstick) films did not rack up awards like Wong Kar-wai's, nor did they develop a global following like John Woo's, but they often broke local box office records — five of the 10 highest-grossing local films, including the top two, are Chow vehicles — and influenced a generation of Cantonese slang. Last month marked the 10th anniversary of Kung Fu Hustle, the 'last Chow Sing-chi film' in the eyes of many fans — ( CJ7, released in 2007, was such a departure from the star's style that most have dismissed it) — and a digitally remastered 3D version of Hustle has hit big screens on the mainland. Local fans who want to revisit Chow's classic in 3D will have to travel across the border, however, as a representative for Sony says there are no plans to release the film in Hong Kong. That's a pity, given Chow's iconic status.
Alibaba taps Wong Kar-wai When one thinks of influential start-ups, Silicon Valley is still the first place that comes to mind, but China's powerhouses are making waves. A week after Shenzhen-based Tencent announced its launch of China's first private online bank, Hangzhou-based Alibaba said it was joining the world of show business by producing a film by Hong Kong's Wong Kar-wai starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai. The two frequent collaborators will join forces for Bai Du Ren ( The Ferryman), an adaptation of a short story by mainland author Zhang Jiajia, about the forbidden affair between two married people.
Outtakes reported on plans for this film last summer, but the fact that it is going to be funded by a mainland tech giant worth 111 billion yuan (HK$140 billion) is news. It will be the first project from Alibaba Pictures.
KollywoodThe film's producer, revealed the title and the first-look poster ten minutes after midnight on Tuesday. StaffUshering in the New Year, Lyca Productions announced the title of ’s 37th film - Kaappaan - ten minutes after midnight. The film’s first-look poster has Suriya looking crisp in a suit, holding a gun and leading what appears to be a team. Directed by Kv Anand, the film also stars and Arya. The title suggests an action-packed entertainer. Touted to be a mega-budget entertainer, the film has an impressive line-up of stars like Sayyeshaa,.
Kaappaan will have composing the tunes, cinematographer Abhinandan Ramanujam behind the camera and Anthony editing it. #Suriya37 is #Kaappaan Start Music #HappyNewYear @Suriyaoffl @anavenkat @Mohanlal @aryaoffl @Jharrisjayaraj pic.twitter.com/pYUvqqlv7Y — Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) December 31, 2018 The film has been scripted ». 3 days ago. by Cris. MollywoodThe major portion of ‘Lucifer’, which marks the directorial debut of actor Prithviraj, has been shot in various locations in Kerala, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Russia.Digital NativeThe shooting of Prithviraj’s maiden directorial Lucifer is currently happening in Lakshwadeep. The team has been camping there for a four-day schedule during which some important scenes will be canned. The major portion of Lucifer has been shot already in various locations in Kerala, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Russia and Lakshwadeep will be the final destination.
Reports are that the shooting of this film has reached the final stages and its post production is also happening to ensure that it makes it to the silver screen in March as planned. Lucifer is one of the most anticipated films in the Malayalam film industry as it marks the directorial debut of actor. The film has playing the lead role with, ». 5 days ago. by Cris.
MollywoodThe two, who have brought to hit movies in the past, will work on a movie scripted by, who wrote the much acclaimed ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’.Digital NativeDirector Joshiy and actor Mammootty are coming together again after a long gap. The new project will be scripted by Sajeev Pazhoor, who wrote the much acclaimed Dileesh Pothan film, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum. Joshiy and Mamootty have come together to bring to Mollywood hit movies in the past, like Nair Saab, Kauravar and New Delhi. The two had last teamed up a decade ago, for Nasrani and Twenty 20. The last film Joshiy directed was Laila O Laila in the year 2015.
The film starred and in the lead with veteran Tamil actor playing a pivotal role. The director will be wielding the megaphone after a gap of four years for the Mammootty starrer and expectations are very high.
In the mean time, ». 5 days ago. by Geetika. Tollywood Rakul is currently busy with two Tamil films – ' and ' – which will be hitting the marquee next year. Digital NativeAccording to reports, has been roped in to pair up with Nithin in his upcoming film.
The project will be directed Chandrasekhar Yeleti and produced by Mythrii Movie Makers. An official word on this project is awaited. It may be noted here that Rakul will be ending the year with no Telugu film release.
Recently, she was seen as the late actor in the trailer of the upcoming Ntr biopic Kathanayakudu, which will also be her first film release next year. Rakul’s last outing at the theatres was with Spyder which was released last year. She was paired opposite in this magnum opus which was directed by Ar Murugadoss.
Though the film had a bankable hero and top director, ». 7 days ago. by Anjana. KollywoodOver the weekend, Anand took to to run a poll with three title options and asked fans to participate and pick the best title.Digital NativeDigital NativeSuriya and Kv Anand have joined hands for the third time in upcoming yet-untitled action thriller, currently dubbed as Suriya 37. The project, which is on the verge of completion, also stars, Sayyeshaa, Arya, and in pivotal roles. Over the last few months, rumours have been making the rounds about the project’s title. Over the weekend, Anand took to Twitter to run a poll with three title options and asked fans to participate and pick the best title.
The three options mentioned were Meetpaan, Kaappaan and Uirka. Anand also revealed that Kaanjagan is the fourth title option while replying to a fan’s tweet. Merry Christmas!Select the title for Tamil #Suriya37 @Suriyaoffl @Mohanlal @aryaoffl @Jharrisjayaraj @LycaProductions ». 7 days ago. The most awaited Malayalam movie of 2018, Odiyan releases in Kerala on a harthal day. With a record breaking pre-booking and a great number of shows, Odiyan once again proves that is the biggest star in Malayalam. Odiyan is the story of Odiyan Manikyan, the last of the Odiyan clan in Thenkurissy, Palakkad.
The Odiyans are people who are believed to have inhabited the Malabar region, and in Kerala folklore they are believed to have shape-shifting abilities. They are people who have acquired special powers due to a lifetime of practice and dedication, and can assume any shape. 26 December 2018.
Director Kv Anand's next film with is currently under production with funding the film. It also stars Sayyesshaa as the female lead, while and Arya play other important roles. Kv Anand had taken to to conduct a poll so that the audience can choose their preferred title for this film. The options given were Meetpaan, Kaapaan, and Uirka.
Uirka had received exactly 50% of the votes. But we are unsure if they have selected the same as the film's title. Now, Kv Anand has given the update on the date on which they will reveal the. 25 December 2018. by Vidya. CinemaThe actor was offered the role of Krishnamachari Srikanth in the Hindi film ‘83’, which will feature as.Subhash K JhaGone are the days when Tamil, Telugu and even Malayalam actors ran after success in, only to be signed, sealed and snubbed in Bollywood.
Even the greats like Sivaji Ganesan, and Nagarjuna were not spared. After attempting to find a footing in Bollywood, these legends scampered back to home turf.
The only legend of the south Indian film industry who refused to bite the Bollywood bait is Mahesh Babu. And now his juniors in the Telugu film industry are also following suit., who is seen by many visionaries of the Telugu film industry as the successor to Mahesh Babu, is following in his senior’s footsteps. Vijay, who has had a spectacular run at the Telugu box office in ».
24 December 2018. by Cris. MollywoodThe actor plays a surfer in the film and has undergone basic surfing training in Bali.Digital NativeArun Gopy and Pranav Mohanlal; Courtesy:.comPranav ’s second film Irupathiyonnam Noottandu is progressing at a brisk pace. The shooting of this flick which commenced earlier this year, has been wrapped up. Currently in the post production stage, the team is busy with the dubbing process. Confirming this, the film’s director has posted a picture with at the dubbing studio. The first look of the Pranav Mohanlal starrer was released a few weeks ago and went viral among the netizens.
It was released online on Facebook by actor. The poster featured Pranav in a stylish look, sporting a suit. The film is set for release on January 25.
In, Pranav Mohanlal plays a surfer and he underwent basic surfing training in ». 24 December 2018.
by Cris. MollywoodHis long lock of hair and thick beard give him the looks of a warrior in the film, directed by.Digital NativeThe first look of in the film has been released online. His long lock of hair and thick beard certainly ensures that he looks a warrior in the film. It may be noted here that the veteran actor Siddique’s look, revealed a few days earlier, was also similar to that of Mohanlal’s.
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The movie went on the floors early this year and the shooting will progress till mid 2019. Award winning director Priyadarshan is wielding the megaphone for this magnum opus with, and bankrolling it jointly. Mohanlal will be playing the title role in the film and it will have his son Pranav making a cameo appearance. If reports are true, he could be seen as the younger version of Marakkar. ». 22 December 2018.
by Cris. MollywoodWhile will be playing the title role, the film will have his son Pranav making a cameo appearance.Digital NativeVeteran actor Siddique plays an important role in the upcoming film and his look in it has been revealed. The talented actor looks every bit a warrior from what we get to see and looks like he has a meaty role in the film.
The shooting of this magnum opus began early this month at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad and has been progressing well. Grand sets have been erected for the shooting and a major portion of the film will be shot here, report sources. The National Award winning art director has worked on the sets. While Mohanlal will be playing the title role, the film will have his son Pranav making a cameo appearance. If reports are true, the youngster could be ». 21 December 2018.
by Priyankar. CrimeThe piracy website had also leaked starrer ‘’ and Hollywood movie ‘’ soon after they were released.Tnm StaffTamil Rockers has done it again. ’s latest movie, which released on Thursday, was leaked online by the notorious piracy website, despite the Madras High Court’s order to block over 12,000 websites that host pirated versions of movies. Before, the website also leaked Mohanlal’s and Hollywood movie which had hit the screens early last week. The makers of the starrer 2.0, had moved a plea in the Madras High Court before the release of the movie, producing a list of 12,564 illegal websites. A ban on Tamil Rockers would block around 2,000 websites operated by the website. Lyca’s counsel Vijayan Subramaniam contended that even if Internet Service Providers (ISPs) block access to Tamil Rockers, the website immediately creates mirror websites that continue to stream pirated versions of movies.
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by Cris. MollywoodThe actor’s role in this political thriller, directed by, will have shades of gray.Digital NativeIt has been revealed that ’s role in the upcoming film will be that of an anti-hero. The star had expressed his desire to try out such a role and with Lucifer offering him a scope for it, he seems to have lapped it up.
His role in this political thriller will have shades of gray. Lucifer, being directed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, went on the floors a few months ago but very little details have been disclosed to the media about the project. This will be Prithviraj’s debut as a director. The teaser of the film was released recently with Mohanlal heard saying the line, “Father, I can only confess to sins I have committed. How do I confess to sins I am yet to commit?” Mohanlal plays a politician in the film, ».
19 December 2018. by Cris. MollywoodMohanlal will be seen playing the title role in this film and will have his son Pranav making a cameo appearance.Digital NativeOn the first week of December, director has announced that his ambitious project Marakkar - Arabikadalinte Simham started to roll. The film’s lead star also posted the news on his page confirming that he has joined the sets and the shooting is in progress. The star plays Kunjali Marakkar in this historical which is planned on a high budget. Mohanlal’s post on Facebook was: “Joined with the team “Kunjali Marakkar” - Marakkar - Arabikadalinte Simham.” Made on a budget of Rs 100 crore, the film is being bankrolled by under his banner Aashirvad Films in association with Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Roy Cj. Grand sets have been erected at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad where the shooting is currently in progress.
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by Sowmya. OpinionManju’s silence about several issues to do with the has been disappointing; however, it’s devious of Shrikumar to tie that with his film.Sowmya RajendranFacebook/Manju WarrierOdiyan director Va Shrikumar Menon has been on the defensive ever since the film opened on December 14 to mostly negative reviews. Starring and in the lead, the film was made on a lavish budget but failed to live up to its promise. And according to Shrikumar, the fault lies squarely with Manju. Not the hackneyed plot, not the unskilled direction, not the badly written characters, not the weird make-up on poor. And oh, not the overselling before the film’s release which people on social media labelled as ‘Odiyan Pushing’, saturated as they were with Shrikumar's marketing. No, the fault lies with Manju, even though Odiyan was sold as a Mohanlal film, and the superstar has ».
17 December 2018. by Sowmya. Humour'Parole' won the award for 'Best Movie Title' for predicting how viewers would feel after coming out of the theatre.Fahir MaithuttyAs 2018 is nearing its end, the Kerala Coconut Film Award Jury was formed to carry on the custom started last year. The jury’s responsibility was to reward the artistes, who had tales of pain to narrate (which was nothing but the pain they inflicted on cine-goers). In general, there is a notion that the Asianet Film Awards cover all the artistes. But it was found that a lot more award categories and a big section of people who still do disappointing work were left out. Here is the full list of the Kerala Coconut Film awards and the winners.
Take this mock awards list seriously at your own peril. Most Tissue Sales award – Continuing from last year’s Adam Joan and Vimanam, Prithviraj kept up with ». 15 December 2018. by Sowmya.
Film Commentary'Manichitrathazhu' plays mind games with the audience from the beginning to the end, building up a delicious terror that doesn't diminish even on repeat viewing. Sowmya RajendranRevisiting films which came out decades ago isn't always a rewarding experience. Often, one finds that the film hasn't aged well - it fails to evoke the same emotions within you as it did back then. It may have no effect on you or you may even feel slightly embarrassed that you'd enjoyed it so much in those days. Ideas that you accepted without questioning earlier may look highly regressive in today's context. Time is savage especially to horror films and thrillers because the visual effects look tacky and far from the sophistication that we've come to expect of the genre over the years.
The acting tends to appear exaggerated and borders on the funny when we watch the film after a considerable amount of time has elapsed. ». 15 December 2018. 's Odiyan has created a new record in the business circles by becoming the first ever Malayalam film to achieve 100 Crore pre-release business. This big-budget entertainer has hit the screens today amidst huge expectations. Apart from Mohanlal, this film also features, and in the lead roles.
This period fantasy thriller is directed by Va Shrikumar Menon. The makers have released the official video song of Kondoram which has some interesting CG work.
Some decent CG work by the team, check this out. 14 December 2018. by Anjana.
KollywoodThe film has been tipped to be a female-centric thriller.Digital NativeDigital NativeHansika, who has worked alongside most of the stars of southern filmdom, will be seen playing a character with multiple shades in her 50th film Maha. The film has been tipped to be an out-and-out female-centric thriller. In August, the project was announced via a poster by, who went on to wish Hansika on the milestone of signing her 50th film. Earlier this week, the makers unveiled two more posters which gave us a glimpse of Hansika’s character and it looks quite interesting.
In one of the posters, she’s seen smoking against the backdrop of Banaras. The film is being directed by debutant Ur Jameel, a former associate of director Lakshman, who has directed films such as Romeo and Juliet and Bogan.
Interestingly, Hansika played the leading lady in both these projects and apparently it ». 14 December 2018. 's Odiyan has created a new record in the business circles by becoming the first ever Malayalam film to achieve 100 Crore pre-release business. This big-budget entertainer has hit the screens today amidst huge expectations.
Apart from Mohanlal, this film also features, and in the lead roles. This period fantasy thriller is directed by Va Shrikumar Menon. The makers have released the official video song of Muthappante Unni which showcases the transformation of Mohanlal from his childhood days to becoming as an assassinator.