ReviewSet in a small fictional village in Pudukkottai district, the series, now streaming on Zee 5, challenges the practice of marrying off underage girls as soon as they hit puberty.Body 2:
Ayali goes where Kollywood has rarely gone: the years that follow a young girl’s first period. Set in a small fictional village in Pudukkottai district, the series, now streaming on Zee 5, challenges the practice of marrying off underage girls as soon as they hit puberty. It is a moving, claustrophobic tale told through the eyes of Tamil (Abi Natchatra), who has dreams of becoming a doctor. But in her village, no girl has even made it to Class 10. An open dialogue about periods and its grave costs is a rare sight on screen. Ayali starts off by setting up a village myth, surrounding the curse of a goddess. Fearing this curse, girls are married off as soon...
Ayali goes where Kollywood has rarely gone: the years that follow a young girl’s first period. Set in a small fictional village in Pudukkottai district, the series, now streaming on Zee 5, challenges the practice of marrying off underage girls as soon as they hit puberty. It is a moving, claustrophobic tale told through the eyes of Tamil (Abi Natchatra), who has dreams of becoming a doctor. But in her village, no girl has even made it to Class 10. An open dialogue about periods and its grave costs is a rare sight on screen. Ayali starts off by setting up a village myth, surrounding the curse of a goddess. Fearing this curse, girls are married off as soon...
- 1/30/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Review If the protagonist Thiru is leading a rebellion against privatisation of the public sector and the damages that corporates wreak, the film doesn’t do a particularly impactful job of getting us to feel strongly about it. Bharathy SingaravelScreengrabActor-politician Udhayanidhi Stalin has returned to the big screen with Kalaga Thalaivan — a corporate espionage thriller. The film, directed by Maghizh Thirumeni, knits together a compelling cat and mouse chase, but fails to convincingly deliver on its larger message: the problem of corporate funding in politics. The hero-intro scene that Udhayanidhi gets is rather off-beat for Kollywood. He covertly remote accesses a computer to help an older colleague struggling to complete a task while a supervisor watches on, waiting for the older man to mess up. This is definitely less dramatic than his entry in his previous Nenjukku Needhi — visualise a car window, reflecting a mountain sun rise (the Dmk party...
- 11/18/2022
- by AzeefaF
- The News Minute
ReviewRead between the lines, and 'Theerppu' starring Prithviraj can be read as a commentary on revisionist history and political appropriation. But the lines themselves have little solid to offer.Lakshmi PriyaWhen the character posters for Prithviraj starrer Theerppu were released via the actor’s social media handles a week ago, a meme fest erupted in the Malayalam internet space. Is this a meeting of the Nair Service Society, many pondered, as posters featuring Indrajith Sukumaran as Kalyan ‘Menon’, Hannah Reji Koshi as Prabha ‘Nair’, Vijay Babu as Ram Kumar ‘Nair’, Sreekanth Murali as simply a ‘Nair’, and Shaju Sreedhar as ‘Menon’, all came out one after another. Right on track came the posters featuring Saiju Kurup as Parameshwaran ‘Potty’, which denotes another Upper Caste surname like Nair, and Prithviraj as Abdulla ‘Marakkar’ — a Muslim for a change, but an ‘elite’ one nonetheless. However, Theerppu makes one thing clear early on.
- 8/25/2022
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Kollywood‘Panchathanthiram’ actors Jayaram, Yugi Sethu, Ramesh Aravind and Sriman teamed up after 20 years for a fun promo video, ahead of the release of Kamal Haasan’s upcoming movie ‘Vikram’. Tnm StaffSeveral sequences from comedy drama Panchathanthiram, which was based on the rollercoaster romantic story of Ram (Kamal Haasan) and Mythili (Simran), remain etched in the memory of fans. With dialogues penned by late actor-comedian and screenwriter Crazy Mohan, and Ks Ravikumar’s direction, hilarious scenes from the 2002 Tamil entertainer remain popular to this day. The conference call between Ram and his four best friends — Ayyapan Nair (Jayaram), Vedhantham Iyengar or Vedham (Yugi Sethu), Ganesh Hegde (Ramesh Aravind) and Hanumant Reddy (Sriman), is arguably one of the most comical scenes in Tamil cinema. The Panchathanthiram actors had a delightful surprise in store for fans on Friday, May 27, when they reunited after 20 years. Much like the old times, we see them...
- 5/28/2022
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
ReviewThu Pa Saravanan’s film is so full of cliches and convenient coincidences that I wondered if the title ‘Kaadhil Poo Soodavum’ would have been more suitable since that’s what it demands from the audience.Sowmya RajendranVeerame Vaagai SoodumVeeramae Vaagai Soodum translates to ‘it is bravery that will wear the crown of victory’. The ‘king’ on the hunt for this crown is Porus (Vishal), named after an ancient king who is said to have stood up to Alexander’s might. If that inspires visions of a mighty hero striding across the screen and fighting an awe-inspiring battle, you should considerably lower your expectations. Thu Pa Saravanan’s film with Vishal in the lead is so full of cliches and convenient coincidences that I wondered if the title ‘Kaadhil Poo Soodavum’ (a difficult-to-translate Tamil phrase that implies gullibility) would have been more suitable since that’s what it demands from the audience.
- 2/4/2022
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
InterviewThe 2019 film ‘Kd Engira Karuppudurai’ is the story of the friendship between a young boy and an old man, played by Mu Ramaswamy.Saradha UScreengrab/YouTube“Ennaku naane TV, naane remote, ennaku epdi vennum, enna vennum nu nala clear ah irupen (I am the TV as well as the remote, I exactly know what I want for myself).” The dialogue, delivered by Kutty in the 2019 film Kd Engira Karuppudurai, seems to encapsulate the personality of the actor playing him as well. Naga Vishal, the 14-year-old who recently bagged a National Award under the ‘Best Child Artist’ category for playing Kutty, has been celebrating the win at his home in Madurai. Speaking to Tnm about it, an elated Naga Vishal says, “I did not expect to receive the National Award. I was happy to get the Ananda Vikatan award (in January 2020 for the film Kd Engira Karuppudurai), which was the first...
- 3/27/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Flix FlashbackIn #WatchWithTNM, we write about Kamal Haasan-Crazy Mohan's 'Panchatanthiram' and why it was the crown jewel in their shared repertoire Priyanka Thirumurthy"Everything about the film was joyous. Despite the turmoil in my personal life, the film always brought a smile to my face. It was just the balm I needed to keep me calm." These were the words of actor Kamal Haasan in June 2002, the year his movie Panchatanthiram released and brought the people of Tamil Nadu to literal tears, as they were assaulted by one joke after another, all timeless in their nature. And 18 years later, these words hold true for anyone who rewatches this film, because Panchatanthiram is a gift that keeps giving. The film is the crown jewel in the repertoire shared by comic genius 'Crazy' Mohan and Kamal Haasan, and came at a time when the actor's life -...
- 4/17/2020
- by Prajwal
- The News Minute
Flix FlashbackKamal, who directed the film, besides overseeing most departments, inspires us with attention to detail.Nandhu SundaramI was doing a course in journalism and mass communication at the Madras Christian College in 1999-2000 when I saw Hey Ram at Chennai’s well-known Devi Theatres. Ever since, I have been torn between feelings of love and hate for this much-hyped movie. Hey Ram was released in Februrary 2000. My quarrels were mostly about sex and violence. For instance, the scene in which Aparna (Rani Mukerji) is sexually assaulted and left to die by Altaf, the Muslim tailor, was horrifying. The subsequent sequence through the streets of Kolkata as Saket Ram (Kamal Haasan) goes on a rampage of revenge is also harrowing to watch. The portrait of the Kolkata (then Calcutta) riots included scenes in which Muslims were slaughtered by Hindus and Sikhs. The central rape scene of the initial portion and...
- 2/22/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodDuring the festival of Attukal Pongala, when their wives are away, three men decide to spend the day with a sex worker: that forms the crux of the story.Aradhya KurupThe genre of sex comedy has been talked about and theorised over, particularly in the aftermath of bizarre and sometimes even distasteful film series such as Masti and Kya Kool Hai Hum. So, the initial reaction to Vedivazhipadu could well be skepticism. But this 2013 film that created a furore in the moral equilibrium of Malayalam cinegoers has much more in store, if you care to think a little. Attukal Pongala, the single largest gathering of women devotees at a religious activity, forms the unlikely premise to tell a tale of sexual repression, misogyny and adultery in marriages. Vedivazhipadu, directed and written by Shambhu Purushothaman, is a refreshingly honest and audacious take on the male psyche, sexual and social double standards,...
- 8/25/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe movie will be directed by actor Baburaj, and it will be a spinoff of the 2010 film ‘Salt N’ Pepper’.Digital NativeSunny Wayne and Oviya have been signed up to play the lead pair in the upcoming film Black Coffee, which will be directed by actor Baburaj. In this film, Sunny Wayne will be seen playing an aspiring filmmaker, we hear. About the lead characters, the director has said in an interview to the Times of India, “His character Davis works as an assistant director and dreams of directing his movie soon. Oviya plays an American Malayali who comes down to Kochi with dreams of becoming an actor. When she realises that it isn't as easy as she thought, she becomes a successful model.” Adding more about the film, he said, “We are trying to showcase the life of girls who come to Kochi from far and wide, to chase their dreams.
- 7/31/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodBaburaj who played a role in ‘Salt N Pepper’, directed by Aashi Abu, would also play the male lead in the sequel, who shifts to an apartment where four women live. Digital NativeThe sequel to the hit Malayalam movie Salt N Pepper is on cards! Interestingly, Baburaj, who played a role in the film, will be directing the sequel titled Black Coffee. Aashiq Abu, the director of Salt N Pepper, has been roped in to play a role in the sequel. Shweta Menon and Mythili, the female leads in the prequel, have found a berth in the sequel as well. According to reports, Black Coffee will revolve around the hero Baburaj, who shifts to an apartment where four women live. What ensues forms the crux of the story. More details about this film are expected to be out soon. Salt N' Pepper is a 2011 romantic comedy that was directed by Aashiq Abu.
- 6/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
FlixThe '90s was a difficult time for Tamil theatre, with both performances and audiences dwindling. Karthik BhattWriting a tribute is never an easy task, especially when the subject of the piece is a person who has been a constant presence in your life. When the subject happens to be Crazy Mohan, a man who it seemed lived only to make others laugh, it evokes an even more sense of poignancy. Though his collaborations with Kamal Hassan propelled him to a wider audience, his first love was theatre and hence this is a tribute to his theatre persona. Today the Tamil theatre scene is a vibrant one with many troupes coming out with several interesting ventures. But, growing up in the ‘90s, our knowledge of Tamil theatre was restricted to a few select personalities like Yg Mahendra, S Ve Shekhar and Crazy Mohan. It was an era when Tamil theatre was undergoing a rough patch,...
- 6/11/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodCrazy Mohan's wordplay was unique in the Tamil comedy world.Megha KaveriVinodh VelayudhanThe world lost quite a bit of its craziness on Monday as renowned playwright and inimitable comedy writer ‘Crazy’ Mohan passed away in Chennai due to a heart attack. He was 66. Earning his prefix ‘Crazy’ from one of the earliest plays he wrote, Mohan was known for setting a trend in Tamil comedy, which was clean and enjoyable for people of all ages. A distinct feature of his scripts was how he intertwined comedy with the story, thus ensuring that the narrative moved ahead quickly and the comedy track didn't poke out separately from the story. Some of the trademark features which made his scripts stand out and easily identifiable to the audience are the frequent usage of mistaken identities, wordplay and one-liners. He was known for his affable and intelligent comedy. While the comedy world mourns the death of their icon,...
- 6/11/2019
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
ObituaryNayana had assisted the late filmmaker Lenin Rajendran for nine years.Tnm StaffNayana Sooryan, nearly 30 years of age, who had assisted late filmmaker Lenin Rajendran for nine long years and directed a film in the anthology Crossroad, died on Saturday evening. Her body was brought from the Medical College to the Manaveeyam Lane in Thiruvananthapuram for public homage. After her mentor filmmaker passed away just 40 days ago, Nayana was known to have been upset in the days that followed. It was her birthday and parents who could not reach her for hours on the phone had panicked. Friends called each other till one of them – Merin Mathew – went to Nayana’s apartment at 11 pm, to check on her. Merin and other friends found Nayana dead in her apartment in Althara, Thiruvananthapuram. “More friends came in later and with the help of the owner we opened the apartment to find her lying in her room.
- 2/24/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Kollywood In this action thriller directed by Dinesh Selvaraj, Vikram Prabhu plays Birla Bose, an encounter specialist from Mumbai. Anjana ShekarThuppakki Munai is an action thriller starring Vikram Prabhu in the lead. The film has been written and directed by Dinesh Selvaraj whose previous film, Naalu Perukku Nallathunna Ethuvum Thappila, came out in 2017. Vikram Prabhu plays Birla Bose, an encounter specialist from Mumbai. During the first 10 minutes of the film, the hero’s backstory is told through plenty of newspaper clippings – that’s how extremely talented he is, with criminals falling prey to his gun, left, right and centre. Another five minutes of the film is dedicated to the love story between Birla Bose and Mythili (played by Hansika). This love story could’ve been done in two minutes, but the director gives us more insights in the three extra minutes. The love story also makes it to the newspaper because our hero is famous.
- 12/13/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film is getting a big opening with plans to release it in about 250 screens in the stateDigital NativeMohanlal starrer Drama is gearing up for release on November 1st on the occasion of Kerala Piravi Day and it will be getting a very big opening with plans to release the film in about 250 screens in the state alone. Mohanlal is playing a family man in the film, expected to be a feel-good entertainer with loads of family sentiments. Drama, scripted and directed by Ranjith, has been shot extensively in the UK and will be about the life of the NRIs and their families living abroad. Mohanlal and Asha Sarath play husband and wife in the movie and it is a film that will be rich with family sentiments and emotions, say sources in the know. The two actors have earlier worked together in films such as Drishyam, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, Karmayodha and 1971: Beyond Borders.
- 10/30/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe song beginning with the words Pandaro Cholleetille’ features some behind-the-scenes visuals of the movie.Digital NativeActor Mohanlal who would often turn into a playback singer for movies, is doing it again for the Ranjith directorial Drama. The song beginning with the words ‘Pandaro Cholleetille’ has gained good response online. The song features some behind-the-scenes visuals of Drama with the technicians and others. Mohanlal has done playback singing in the past and the most recent number was ‘Azhake Azhake’ for the film Neerali. Drama is set in the UK and a major portion of it is being shot there. According to sources close to Drama, Mohanlal and Asha Sharath are playing husband and wife in the movie and it is a film that will be rich with family sentiments and emotions. The two actors have worked together in films such as Drishyam, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, Karmayodha and 1971: Beyond Borders. Scripted and directed by Ranjith,...
- 10/23/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor talks about the movie directed by Ranjith in which Mohanlal and he play colleagues. Digital NativeMohanlal’s upcoming film Drama will be something that has never been tried out in the Malayalam film industry, said actor Baiju Santhosh who plays a pivotal role in it. In an interview to the Deccan Chronicle, he has been quoted as saying, “The movie deals with a theme which hasn’t been narrated in Malayalam. It’s a pucca humour movie and I’m sure it will have audience in splits. Lalettan and I are colleagues (in the film) and we work for a Malayali boss. It’s after some years that he is doing a freewheeler. Everyone will see the old Lalettan in this. My character is also prominent. The shooting location was relaxed as if we were on a college tour.” The film is set in the UK and a...
- 10/1/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodReports are that several film releases will also be postponed due to the floods in Kerala.Digital NativeThere were huge expectations among film buffs, especially Mohanlal fans, about the trailer of his upcoming film Drama coming out on Independence Day. However, it did not happen for obvious reasons. With the state reeling under heavy rains and the situation being grim with several dams being opened due to floods, the film team may not have felt it right to release the trailer. Scripted and directed by Ranjith, Drama will be a complete family entertainer that delves on the lives of the NRIs living in the UK. Reports are that it will be loaded with family sentiments, with the lead pair being played by Mohanlal and Asha Sharath. Besides them, the cast also includes Arundhathi Nag, Siddique, Niranj, Mythili, Shalin Zoya and Tini Tom and Baiju. We also hear that the cast...
- 8/16/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodScripted and directed by Ranjith, 'Drama' will be a complete family entertainer that delves on the lives of the NRIs living in the UK.Digital NativeThe Malayalam film Drama, starring Mohanlal and Asha Sharath as the lead pair went on floors recently. The film is set in the UK and a major portion of it is being shot there. Scripted and directed by Ranjith, Drama will be a complete family entertainer that delves on the lives of the NRIs living in the UK. According to sources close to Drama, Mohanlal and Asha Sharath are playing husband and wife in the movie and it is a film that will be rich with family sentiments and emotions. The two have worked together in films such as Drishyam, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, Karmayodha and 1971: Beyond Borders. In the critically acclaimed Drishyam, Asha had played the tough senior police officer who is trying to find her teenage son gone missing,...
- 7/28/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodSources say that the Ranjith film is expected to be an Onam release. Digital NativeIt is only 27 seconds long, the first teaser of the Mohanlal-Ranjith film Drama. Mohanlal has shared it on his Twitter account. DRAമാ Official Teaser#DramaMovie pic.twitter.com/Q4vH95n89K — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) June 30, 2018 He is in a suit, walking with a bag, staring at his key. Suddenly he runs towards a car, hurling the bag in first and then throwing himself into the driver's seat. The camera then focuses on his legs, shooting out of the car, the background music turning comical. Director Ranjith has worked with Mohanlal in several films together before, starting from Ravanaprabhu. Drama, mostly shot in the United Kingdom is touted to be a family entertainer. The first look poster of the film was released a few days ago. The film will see Kaniha playing the female lead. Mohanlal and Kaniha had earlier come together in Ranjith's Spirit. Asha Sharath, Arundhathi Nag, Siddique, Subi Suresh, Niranj, Shalin Zoya, Tini Tom, Baiju and Mythili will form the supporting cast for Drama. Reports are that the star cast also has three directors - Dileesh Pothen, Shyama Prasad and Johny Antony - playing pivotal roles.Niranjan, Anu Sithara, and Jewel Mary have also been roped in. Vinu Thomas is scoring the music and Azhagappan is doing the cinematography for the film. Drama is a joint venture by producers Mk Nassar and Maha Subair and it will be produced under their banners Lilypad Motion Pictures and Varnachithra Good Line Productions respectively. Sources say that it is expected to be an Onam release. Mohanlal’s fans are also gearing up for the release of the Ajoy Varma directorial Neerali, on July 12th. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Amma agrees to emergency executive committee meet, but doesn’t set a date...
- 7/2/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Shanjhey Kumar Perumal worked for many years in television production making documentaries, short features, and thematic programs. His short films were shown at international festivals – “Thaipoosam” was screened in Rotterdam, “Jagat” received a cinematography award in Toronto. The full-length film under the same title is the director’s feature debut and one of the most important Malay pictures in recent years. The film had its European Premiere at Five Flavours Festival.
Here are his top ten Tamil films, in various order
1. Arannya Kaandam
A mob boss must deal with a disgruntled mistress and a vanishing bag of cocaine.
2. Panchatanthiram
Ram (Kamal Haasan) is a playboy pilot. His marriage to Mythili (Simran) disintegrates after a series of misunderstandings. To cheer him up, his buddies arrange for a steamy evening with a prostitute Maggie (Ramya), but things go wrong and the men are stuck with a dead body and a load of diamonds.
Here are his top ten Tamil films, in various order
1. Arannya Kaandam
A mob boss must deal with a disgruntled mistress and a vanishing bag of cocaine.
2. Panchatanthiram
Ram (Kamal Haasan) is a playboy pilot. His marriage to Mythili (Simran) disintegrates after a series of misunderstandings. To cheer him up, his buddies arrange for a steamy evening with a prostitute Maggie (Ramya), but things go wrong and the men are stuck with a dead body and a load of diamonds.
- 6/30/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
MollywoodIt is reportedly a family entertainer, that would be laced with humour and sentiments.Digital NativeThe shooting of director Ranjith’s upcoming film Drama, with Mohanlal in the lead, has finished in London. From what Mohanlal said in a recent interview, Drama is not an ordinary film. It is something that has never been attempted in the Malayalam film industry so far and therefore would be a treat for his fans and film buffs. Drama, a family entertainer, would be laced adequately with humor and sentiments, we hear. The film features Kaniha, Asha Sharath Arundhathi Nag, Siddique, Subi Suresh, Niranj, Shalin Zoya, Tini Tom, Baiju and Mythili in the supporting cast. Reports are that the cast also has three directors - Dileesh Pothen, Shyama Prasad and Johny Antony – playing pivotal roles. It may be mentioned here that Ranjith’s initial plan was to make a love drama Bilathikatha with Niranj and Anu Sithara playing the lead pair and Mohanlal playing a small role in it. However, this project has been shelved after Mohanlal gave the go ahead for Drama. Ranjith and Mohanlal have worked together in films such as Ravanaprabhu, Chandrolsavam, Rock N’ Roll, Spirit and Loham. Vinu Thomas is scoring the music and Azhagappan is the cinematographer for the film. Drama is jointly produced by Mk Nassar and Maha Subair under their banners Lilypad Motion Pictures and Varnachithra Good Line Productions respectively. Mohanlal is busy with a number of film releases scheduled for this year. His Neerali is slated for release on July 12. The film has been directed by Ajoy Varma with Nadiya playing Mohanlal’s lead pair. The star’s Odiyan is also slotted for release this year. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Dileep's return to Amma shows how little the film body cares about sexual violence...
- 6/25/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
MollywoodFrom Mammootty in 'Dhruvam' to Nivin Pauly in 'Premam', here's a list worth looking at!By Nita In Valentine’s Day week, we bring you some of our favourite scenes from Malayalam cinema where couples have expressed their love for each other. These are the scenes that have touched our hearts and thrilled us to bits, making us fall in love with the heroes and heroines. Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal Heroes may come and heroes may go, but few hold our hearts like Solomon (Mohanlal) in this Padamarajan classic. Even for firmly urban people like us, if ever a Solomon looked into our eyes, like the man in question did into Sophia’s (Shari) and uttered poetically: ‘Namukku gramamgalil chennu raapakkam; Athikalathezhunettu munthirithottangalil poyi muthirivallikal thalirthu poovidarukayum, mathalanarakam pookukayum cheytho ennu nokkam…’ (Let’s go live in the villages; let’s wake up early and go to the vineyards, let’s discover whether the vines have blossomed and the pomegranates are in bloom…) Hell, yeah! Sign us up for love in the vineyards. Dhruvam To pay off her father’s debt, Mythili (Gautami), an impoverished young woman leaves all her worldly belongings at the doorstep of the high and mighty Narasimha Mannadiar (Mammotty). This is the scene where the benevolent Mannadiar becomes her personal knight in shining armour. In the midst of berating her, Mannadiar proposes to Mythili and knocks the wind out of her sails – and ours too! Goosebump worthy. Thenmavin Kombathu Manickyan (Mohanlal) and Karthumbi (Shobana) get off on the wrong foot and this is the scene where the two finally find each other. Director Priyadarsan builds up to the proposal scene through a comedy of errors that includes the duo dodging goons, getting lost in the jungle, being tied up by tribals and fleeing for their lives. Who knew that Manickyan’s imperious ‘Aaru Karkichu thuppi?’ dialogue when they first meet would quickly end up in ‘Porunno ente koode?’ (Do you want to come with me?). Sigh. Angamaly Diaries Few proposals have wowed us with their brilliance as Lijo Jose Pellishery did in his raw and rustic take on life in Angamaly. Late one tipsy night, Lichi (Reshma Anna Rajan), perhaps the only level-headed one in the tale, proposes to her ‘Cherukkan’- her younger friend Pepe (Anthony Varghese), taking him by surprise and the audience as well. The way Pepe’s eyes light up and the way he smiles at her in wonder you know that he’s ready to abandon his dream of a life in Germany and follow Lichi to the ends of the world. Ohm Shanthi Oshaana Pooja (Nazriya Nazim) is headed for disappointment but you cheer on the young go-getter as she follows Giri (Nivin Pauly) to his secret bolt hole up in the hills, to propose to him. Giri rebuffs her teenage dreams but it’s that gentle rejection that makes Pooja even more determined. The icing on the cake is Giri’s proposal Pooja in the climax: the same setting, the same words and their very own happily ever after. Sanmanasullavarkku Samadhanam Sub Inspector Rajendran (Sreenivasan) is desperate to show his crush Meera (Karthika) that underneath his (supposed) tough cop armour is the heart of a poet, an artist and a singer. He then proceeds to sing his proposal to the bewildered Meera and Malayalam cinema gets the hit comedy number ‘Pavizhamalli Poothulanja Neelavanam…’ Snap out of it bro, you’re never gonna get her. Premam So, love does not come with the first bite of red velvet cake, as George (Nivin Pauly) finds out with Celine (Madonna Sebastian). It takes a couple of red velvet cakes and a proposal that is offered a bit too late. Post the Malar episode, George is still mad at the world but when he sees Celine something clicks (maybe it’s the eyes?) and he finally musters up the courage to propose to her. Only she is already engaged. Back to square one for George – for now. Adhipan Love comes calling in the Ferrari of the times - a Maruti 800. The dashing hero, criminal lawyer Shyam Prakash (Mohanlal once again; someone knows his proposal scenes!) chances upon lady love, the veterinarian’s daughter, Radhika (Parvathy Jayaram), on the road and figures out that it's the perfect time to apologise for pestering her. He follows it up with a self introduction and an equally suave declaration of love. Need anything more for Radhika to get stars in her eyes? Bangalore Days A conflicted Arjun (Dulquer Salmaan) takes Sarah (Parvathy) out, after several days of avoiding her. Sarah does not know that it's because of her mother that Arjun had stayed away. She doesn't understand his reluctance, sensing that he is interested in her. Her face lights up when he shows her the wall art he's made but she's disppointed once again by his unwillingness to share his emotions with her. This article was first published on Fullpicture.in. The News Minute has syndicated the content. You can read the original article here.
- 2/17/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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