Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A.R. Rahman set the house on fire with his special performance with playback singer Kailash Kher in Mumbai.
Rahman attended the trailer launch of the film at the Mehboob Studios in Mumbai’s Bandra area on Thursday.
He was accompanied by director Imtiaz Ali, global superstar Diljit Dosanjh and actress Parineeti Chopra.
The film marks Rahman and Imtiaz collaboration after nine years, their last collaboration being the cult-classic ‘Tamasha’.
After the team interacted with the media, Rahman took to the stage along with Kailash and singer Yashika Sikka, and performed the song with the lyrics ‘Bol mohabbat seene la, Rabba Rabba seene la’.
The three singers brought the house down as they performed live with fellow musicians who have played in the film.
While Rahman spoke to the media along with Imtiaz, Parineeti and Diljit, Kailash and Yashika later joined him on stage for the performance.
Rahman attended the trailer launch of the film at the Mehboob Studios in Mumbai’s Bandra area on Thursday.
He was accompanied by director Imtiaz Ali, global superstar Diljit Dosanjh and actress Parineeti Chopra.
The film marks Rahman and Imtiaz collaboration after nine years, their last collaboration being the cult-classic ‘Tamasha’.
After the team interacted with the media, Rahman took to the stage along with Kailash and singer Yashika Sikka, and performed the song with the lyrics ‘Bol mohabbat seene la, Rabba Rabba seene la’.
The three singers brought the house down as they performed live with fellow musicians who have played in the film.
While Rahman spoke to the media along with Imtiaz, Parineeti and Diljit, Kailash and Yashika later joined him on stage for the performance.
- 3/28/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Singer-composer Kailash Kher, who has lent his voice to the spiritual number ‘Hey Ram’, has called it a tribute to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The composition featuring the voices of Kailash Kher and Amruta Fadnavis resonated with the spiritual fervor surrounding the historic event held on Monday. The composition by Prini Siddhant Madhav is a harmonious blend of devotion and musical brilliance.
Speaking about the same, Kailash said: “To contribute to ‘Hey Ram’, a song that pays tribute to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, was a privilege. Music has the power to unite souls, and this spiritual ode is our humble offering to the divine legacy of Lord Ram.”
The lyrics penned by Sameer Anjaan add a poetic depth to the melody, creating an experience that resonates with the sanctity of this historic moment.
The song not only captures the essence of devotion,...
Speaking about the same, Kailash said: “To contribute to ‘Hey Ram’, a song that pays tribute to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, was a privilege. Music has the power to unite souls, and this spiritual ode is our humble offering to the divine legacy of Lord Ram.”
The lyrics penned by Sameer Anjaan add a poetic depth to the melody, creating an experience that resonates with the sanctity of this historic moment.
The song not only captures the essence of devotion,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
DeathKailas Nath (65) was reportedly undergoing treatment for non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis, and had been in and out of hospitals for the past few months.Kailas Nath / FacebookMalayalam actor Kailas Nath, known for his notable supporting characters in film and television, passed away at a private hospital in Ernakulam on Thursday, August 3. The 65-year-old actor was reportedly undergoing treatment for non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis, and had been in and out of hospitals for the past few months. Several artistes including Vanambadi fame Seema G Nair condoled his death. His last rites would be held on Friday. Though Kailas Nath was more well-known for his small screen characters, he has appeared in several significant roles in Malayalam films as well. Born in Mannar of Kerala, Kailash was engaged in mimicry and stage performances for several years before he made his film debut at the age of 19 in the 1977 Malayalam film Vidarunna Mottukal. He became...
- 8/3/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Dahaad, which means “roar,” is one of the many television shows that are set in the arid region of Rajasthan. All these years, we could only see the colorful cities of Rajasthan, but through Dahaad, we are made privy to the inner workings of the small towns and villages based in Rajasthan. The caste system, religious discrimination, smuggling, murders, etc., are all practiced without being questioned. Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti give us a wide view of the life led by an honest sub-inspector and a station house officer and the ordeal they face as they unearth something big. A serial killer is on the loose in a small town, and the police are rattled. How soon or late will the police be in nabbing the man on the prowl?
Spoilers Ahead
The Missing Girls And Their Stories
Set in Mandawa, Rajasthan, the show begins with a man and his...
Spoilers Ahead
The Missing Girls And Their Stories
Set in Mandawa, Rajasthan, the show begins with a man and his...
- 5/13/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Acclaimed actor Sohum Shah shared that he had to undergo rigorous research and immersion in order to portray the character of a cop in ‘Dahaad’ as seamlessly as possible and to bring Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtars vision to life.
Sohum shared: “I found the character very interesting and it is something that I haven’t done before. What I did earlier was very intense or the character is very simple in nature.”
“However, the one in Dahaad is different from everything I have played before. As far as the prep goes, I had to undergo some physical transformation and get my body in shape. I went to a lot of police stations to understand their mannerisms, how they speak/behave, and what their nuances are. My character Kailash is very complex.”
Sohum added: “He’s very stern on the outside and soft on the inside. So, it took me...
Sohum shared: “I found the character very interesting and it is something that I haven’t done before. What I did earlier was very intense or the character is very simple in nature.”
“However, the one in Dahaad is different from everything I have played before. As far as the prep goes, I had to undergo some physical transformation and get my body in shape. I went to a lot of police stations to understand their mannerisms, how they speak/behave, and what their nuances are. My character Kailash is very complex.”
Sohum added: “He’s very stern on the outside and soft on the inside. So, it took me...
- 5/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Gireesh Sahdev talked about his grey-shaded character and the brutal personality of Kailash Garewal in the show ‘Kathaa Ankahee’. Kailash is the kind of person, whose heart can never melt even after looking at the tears of others.
In the show, Kathaa (Aditi Dev Sharma) is doing everything for the treatment of her son. She is working day and night to collect Rs 1 crore and also seeking help from others to get the money so that her son can be treated. For the same purpose, she went to meet her father-in-law, Kailash Garewal, played by Gireesh but he is so rude that he told her to go and die with her son.
He shared: “My character Kailash is a strong-headed man whose money and respect is his pride. He is a very cold person who keeps his ego first rather than any emotion. Even when Kathaa pleads in front of Kailash,...
In the show, Kathaa (Aditi Dev Sharma) is doing everything for the treatment of her son. She is working day and night to collect Rs 1 crore and also seeking help from others to get the money so that her son can be treated. For the same purpose, she went to meet her father-in-law, Kailash Garewal, played by Gireesh but he is so rude that he told her to go and die with her son.
He shared: “My character Kailash is a strong-headed man whose money and respect is his pride. He is a very cold person who keeps his ego first rather than any emotion. Even when Kathaa pleads in front of Kailash,...
- 12/30/2022
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Playback singer Kailash Kher has crooned the ‘Ban Gaya Kaam Re’ track from the upcoming movie ‘Bal Naren’. The song, which hit the airwaves on Thursday, has been composed by music director Manish Sahariya and with its lyrics furnished by Mayank Gera.
Talking about the song, Kailash said, “It is a special song for the film and we poured our heart into striking the balance between words, emotions and sounds. We are really happy with how the song reflects the sur (musical note) of the film perfectly.”
Based on the “Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan’, the film tells the story of a 14-year-old schoolboy, who saved his village from Covid-19 and the film’s music underlines the happenings on screen, giving off a message of strength, resilience and humanity.
The song is available on Soham Rockstar Entertainment’s (Sre) Music label’s official social media handles.
The film, directed by Pawan Nagpal and produced by Deepak Mukut,...
Talking about the song, Kailash said, “It is a special song for the film and we poured our heart into striking the balance between words, emotions and sounds. We are really happy with how the song reflects the sur (musical note) of the film perfectly.”
Based on the “Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan’, the film tells the story of a 14-year-old schoolboy, who saved his village from Covid-19 and the film’s music underlines the happenings on screen, giving off a message of strength, resilience and humanity.
The song is available on Soham Rockstar Entertainment’s (Sre) Music label’s official social media handles.
The film, directed by Pawan Nagpal and produced by Deepak Mukut,...
- 10/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
On the 151st anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, Ott platforms have laid out a spread of binge-worthy options based on the Father of the Nation.
Ians lists a few lesser-known films on Gandhi, whose teachings, practice of non-violence, and significant contribution towards India's freedom struggle have touched all our lives.
Hamne Gandhi Ko Maar Dia
The 2018 movie, directed by Naeem A Siddiqui, narrates the story of two strangers -- Kailash and Divakar, whose paths cross during a train journey. The film is set against the turbulent backdrop of Partition, following the end of British Raj. The story traces the interactions of the two characters who have conflicting views about the Mahatma and his philosophy during the journey that coincides with the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The film can be viewed on ShemarooMe.
Road To Sangam
The 2009 movie directed by Amit Rai depicts the tale of Hasmat, a devout Muslim residing in Uttar Pradesh.
Ians lists a few lesser-known films on Gandhi, whose teachings, practice of non-violence, and significant contribution towards India's freedom struggle have touched all our lives.
Hamne Gandhi Ko Maar Dia
The 2018 movie, directed by Naeem A Siddiqui, narrates the story of two strangers -- Kailash and Divakar, whose paths cross during a train journey. The film is set against the turbulent backdrop of Partition, following the end of British Raj. The story traces the interactions of the two characters who have conflicting views about the Mahatma and his philosophy during the journey that coincides with the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The film can be viewed on ShemarooMe.
Road To Sangam
The 2009 movie directed by Amit Rai depicts the tale of Hasmat, a devout Muslim residing in Uttar Pradesh.
- 10/2/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
MollywoodSources in the know say that the film may be directed by Ajai Vasudev, who has earlier directed Mammootty’s ‘Masterpiece’.Digital NativeOne of the top production houses in the Malayalam film industry Goodwill Entertainments is all set to bankroll three projects this year and an announcement in this regard will be made on Easter, April 21. Reports are that the Malayalam mega star Mammootty will be cast in one of the projects as he has collaborated with the production house in the past and shares a good rapport with them. Sources in the know say that the film may be directed by Ajai Vasudev. However, an official announcement regarding this has not yet come. Ajai Vasudev has earlier directed Mammootty’s Masterpiece. While Mammootty played cop in this action thriller, Unni Mukundan, Mukesh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Poonam Bajwa, Gokul Suresh, Maqbool Salmaan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Mahima Nambiar, Lena, Megha Mathew, Santhosh Pandit...
- 4/2/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe director of ‘Odiyan’ has clarified that the idea was much earlier suggested to Mohanlal but the film had failed to take off. Digital NativeDirector Va Shrikumar Menon has denied rumours of a film called The Comrade being made with Mohanlal in the lead. Shrikumar, a renowned ad filmmaker, had only recently made his debut in feature filmmaking with the Mohanlal starrer Odiyan, which, despite the efforts put in, turned out to be a failure at the box office. It is after this that reports surfaced of him making another Mohanlal movie called The Comrade. Posters of the film were also released on social media. However, Shrikumar has clarified that these reports are not true. He revealed that The Comrade was suggested to Mohanlal much before Odiyan happened but the film failed to take off. It was during this discussion that the posters were made and now they were being circulated by some mischief makers.
- 3/22/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood Director Shrikumar Menon said that the film has already made Rs 100-crore from pre-release business through advance bookings and sale of rights. Sreedevi JayarajanMohanlal's Odiyan is among the most anticipated Malayalam films of the year. Made on a huge budget and with a stellar cast, there's a lot riding on the film's success. It is expected to release in 3500 screens in 31 countries. And now, the film's director Va Shrikumar Menon has said that Odiyan has made history by becoming the first ever Malayalam film to make Rs 100 crores from pre-release business. Tweeting on Monday, Shrikumar said that the movie had entered the Rs 100-crore-club 3 days before its release via advance bookings (including fan shows) and sale of satellite and remake rights. This is the third film from the South and 11th film in the history of Indian cinema to reach a 100-crore pre-release mark, he added. Here's a look...
- 12/12/2018
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film’s director Va Shrikumar confirmed the news by putting a post on social media with a picture of the two of them.Digital NativeThe rumors that Mammootty might be lending voice for the Mohanlal starrer Odiyan are coming true! The film’s director Va Shrikumar Menon confirmed that Mammootty did do a voice over for the film and posted this on a social networking page along with a picture of the two of them, and wrote: "Thank You Mammukka. It’s a dream come true moment. Now with your thundering voice, my Odiyan is complete.” Odiyan is the ambitious project of Va Shrikumar Menon who is making his directorial debut in cinema after directing several ad films. It features Mohanlal in the title role with a bevy of stars in the cast. The film has Prakash Raj playing a pivotal role and interestingly he is sharing screen space with Mohanlal,...
- 12/11/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodA new game will be launched a day after the film release, while another one is already being aired on Radio Mango.Digital NativeMohanlal starrer Odiyan, one of the most anticipated films of the year, is scheduled to hit the marquee on December 14th and the film unit has planned several promotional strategies. One of these is the launch of a new game. The teaser of the Odiyan game was launched recently and the game itself will be out on December 15th, a day after the film’s release. On this, director Va Shrikuma Menon said to The Times of India, “We have used a lot of marketing strategies for Odiyan. This is an ambitious project. Every film, based on a franchisee model, has different levels of income generation and engagement. We have done a lot of research and work for the game.” Meanwhile, ‘Kali Odiyanodu’, another game show to promote the film,...
- 12/11/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Among writers and particularly science fiction writers, Issac Asimov is one of the best-known people in his genre. His seminal work Foundation extended from its original trilogy to 7 books and spun off into a separate trilogy called the Robot series. In this work Asimov lays down the 3 laws of robotics and most importantly the zeroth law which the robot central to the story learns for itself. So powerful is the series that many have made movie adaptations on these novels. The latest of these is Rajnikant’s Enthiran, which having been a success overnight with Superstar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead roles, has taken on a new part in 2.0 with the addition of Akshay Kumar in a villain’s role and Amy Jackson replacing Aishwarya. Due to its high-octane action-packed nature, there isn’t much time allocated for songs, thus Ar Rahman has 3 songs to dazzle with.
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- 12/1/2018
- by Swarup Chakravarthy
- Bollyspice
After seeing this movie, whenever you look at the cheap Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas decorations displayed in stores around the country, your perception of them will be forever changed.Directed by Doneen and produced by Oscar®-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim and Sarah Anthony, ‘The Price of Free’ (formerly titled ‘Kailash’) follows Nobel Prize winner Satyarthi and his team of leaders around the world through gripping secret raids and quests for missing children. They have rescued over 87,000 children and have created a global movement, resulting in legislation which helps protect young children.
Every time I see glitter-covered tzachkes to hang on a Christmas tree or put out with the pumpkins I will think of this movie. All those silly cheap pieces of junk littering the checkout counters at grocery stores and drug stores at holiday times are made by children enslaved and hidden inside overcrowded factories around the world. The Price...
Every time I see glitter-covered tzachkes to hang on a Christmas tree or put out with the pumpkins I will think of this movie. All those silly cheap pieces of junk littering the checkout counters at grocery stores and drug stores at holiday times are made by children enslaved and hidden inside overcrowded factories around the world. The Price...
- 11/15/2018
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
MollywoodWith the release just one month away, advance ticket bookings have begun already and the tickets are being sold out like hot cakes.Digital NativeMohanlal starrer Odiyan is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of the year. Set for release on December 14th worldwide, the film is getting a massive screening. Reports are that it will be released in about 3000 to 4000 screens across the globe making it the first ever Malayalam film to release in such a big scale. With the release just one month away, advance ticket bookings have begun already and the tickets are being sold out like hot cakes. In Kerala, special fan shows are being planned in several centers and the sales are skyrocketing. According to reports, the tickets for the fan show at the Kavitha Theatre in Ernakulam were sold out within two days and the sale is on at the Saritha Complex in the same city.
- 11/14/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe teaser says that the film will be released on October 11 this yearDigital NativeMohanlal has put out the second teaser of his film Odiyan on Twitter. The film that has been much discussed for the new look of the star will mark the directorial debut of ad filmmaker Va Shrikumar Menon. #Odiyan Official Teaser pic.twitter.com/tZ3YKjtiyd — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) July 6, 2018 The new teaser shows Mohanlal walking away from a house with some heavy background music. His voice can be heard saying “We can now see the ‘podivelakal’ (small tricks) of Odiyan Manickan.” The first teaser that came out in May this year had not revealed much. The film with a huge star cast including Manju Warrier and Prakash Raj, is scripted by National Award winner K Harikrishnan. Prakash Raj and Mohanlal had earlier come together in Mani Ratnam’s Iruvar nearly two decades ago. The rest of the cast include Innocent, Siddique, Manoj Joshi, Nandhu, Narain, Kailash, Sreejaya Nair, Sana Althaf and Appani Sarath. In a much younger, toned avatar, Mohanlal as Odiyan had raised a lot of skepticism as to whether the actor would be able to pull off the look. It has been reported that Mohanlal will be seen in different looks in Odiyan between the ages of 30 and 65. Apparently, the actor has worked out over eight hours every day to achieve the much younger look. The shooting of Odiyan began last year and was wrapped up in April. The film requiring a lot of VFX is currently in the post production stage. It may be mentioned here that Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn’s NY Vfxwaala is handling the film’s VFX. The teaser also says that the film will be released on October 11 this year. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Latha Rajinikanth says Sc proceedings were erroneously reported...
- 7/7/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
MollywoodYet to be titled, the film will be scripted by Uday Krishna.Digital NativeBiju Menon, who has had two film releases this year – Orayiram Kinakkalal and Rosapoo – has gone on to sign a new film. Yet to be titled, the film will be directed by Suresh Divakar and scripted by Uday Krishna and will be bankrolled by Tharang Cinemas. Biju is currently busy with Padayottam, which is being directed by debutant Rafeeq Ahmad. The film is progressing well and is slated to hit the marquee as an Onam special this year. Director Suresh Divakar’s last film release was Ivan Maryadaraman, which hit the silver screens in the year 2015. It had Dileep and Nikki Galrani featuring as the leads. The star cast also included Kailash, Sp Sreekumar and Suraj Venjaramoodu. The film was produced by Anto Joseph under his banner Anto Joseph Film Company. Biju Menon also has Autorikshawkkarante Bharya in the pre-production mode right now. Based on a short story penned by the award-winning writer M Mukundan of the same name, the film will be helmed by Harikumar. Parvathy Menon has been signed up to share screen space with Biju Menon in this flick. Biju Menon began his acting career with an uncredited role in Eagle that released in the year 1991. Since then, he has been seen in various roles and has worked his way up to become a hero. Besides Malayalam movies, he has also acted in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Tamil films. Biju also has numerous prestigious awards to his credit, including the Kerala State Film Awards, Kerala Film Critics Awards, Asianet Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, North American Film Awards (Nafa) and others. Some of his career best roles were in films such as Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, Anarkali, Vellimoonga, Run Baby Run, Ordinary, Snehaveedu, Seniors, Marykkundoru Kunjaadu, Mulla, Meghamalhar, Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu and so on. Also read: 'We as a society drive trans persons away': Director Ranjith on 'Njan Marykutty' (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/8/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
MollywoodRight from the time the first look and teaser released online, fans have gone gaga over the film.Digital NativeOdiyan/FacebookShooting of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal 's next film Odiyan was wrapped up on Wednesday. The actor took to social media to share the update. "And it's a wrap for Odiyan! It's been a meaningful journey of 123 days with our big family. Thank you for all the love , relentless support and wishes!," Mohanlal wrote on Fb. Right from the time the first look and teaser released online, fans have gone gaga over it. It is clearly evident that the star had done everything to make his role look convincing. The film, which has Mohanlal playing the titular role of Odiyan Manikkan, marks the directorial debut of ad film maker Va Shrikumar Menon and also stars Manju Warrier in as the female lead. Mohanlal will be seen sporting multiple looks in Odiyan between the ages of 30 and 65. In the movie, the actor will be seen playing the role of a tribal who can change form into animals. His character is said to be a terrific athlete, who has also mastered in Odividya and can run on four legs and jump higher than normal people. The star cast also includes Prakash Raj, Siddique, Innocent, Narain, Kailash, Sana Althaf, Appani Sarath and Nandhu. M Jayanchandran is composing the music the album while Sam Cs is working on the background score. Shaji Kumar is working on the film’s cinematography while A Sreekar Prasad had been roped in as the editor. Pulimurugan fame Peter Hein has been roped in as the stunt director of the film. Bankrolled by Antony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Cinemas, this film is the 24th collaboration of Mohanlal and the former. The actor-producer duo in the past have delivered many blockbuster films including Narasimham, Ravanaprabhu, Naran, Spirit, Drishyam and the 2016 Onam release Oppam. (Content provided by Digital Native.)...
- 4/28/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Exclusive: Derek Doneen, whose feature documentary directing debut Kailash won a marquee Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, has signed with Wme. In Kailash, Doneen followed Nobel Peace Prize-winning Indian activist Kailash Satyarthi, whose team has liberated more than 86,000 children in India from child labor, slavery and trafficking.
Doneen was an in-house filmmaker at Participant Media who worked with Davis Guggenheim on films including Waiting for Superman and directing content for Starbucks, American Express and the Gates Foundation. He edited Guggenheim’s short documentary about President Obama for the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
His credits include editing Kobe Bryant’s Muse at Showtime and producing Shot in the Dark, which was broadcast as part of Fox Sports’ “Magnify” series, and The Dream is Now. He also directed the docu short Spent: Looking for Change.
Doneen was an in-house filmmaker at Participant Media who worked with Davis Guggenheim on films including Waiting for Superman and directing content for Starbucks, American Express and the Gates Foundation. He edited Guggenheim’s short documentary about President Obama for the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
His credits include editing Kobe Bryant’s Muse at Showtime and producing Shot in the Dark, which was broadcast as part of Fox Sports’ “Magnify” series, and The Dream is Now. He also directed the docu short Spent: Looking for Change.
- 4/12/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The latest season of the hit series Fear The Walking Dead returns to AMC on April 15th, featuring a new score by co-composer Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans. Together they are known for scoring impactful indie films like Enemy, La 92, The Gift, Christine, Martha Marcy May Marlene and recently critically-acclaimed TV series such as Netflix’s Ozark and The Oa.
Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans are contemporary composers working together in New York and Los Angeles. In 2010, they were approached to score their first feature movie Two Gates Of Sleep directed byAlistair Banks Griffin – which premiered in Cannes (Director’s Fortnight). The unique sounding orchestral score for the film quickly garnered the attention of several other film makers and directors. From minimalist, modern classical music to sweeping epic orchestral scores, the composer duo soon after scored an array of award-winning edgy films and documentaries including Martha Marcy May Marlene,...
Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans are contemporary composers working together in New York and Los Angeles. In 2010, they were approached to score their first feature movie Two Gates Of Sleep directed byAlistair Banks Griffin – which premiered in Cannes (Director’s Fortnight). The unique sounding orchestral score for the film quickly garnered the attention of several other film makers and directors. From minimalist, modern classical music to sweeping epic orchestral scores, the composer duo soon after scored an array of award-winning edgy films and documentaries including Martha Marcy May Marlene,...
- 4/10/2018
- by Sean McAloon
- Age of the Nerd
MollywoodThe film, an action thriller that has Mammootty playing a cop, also collected Rs 5.11 crore at the Kerala box office on day one.Digital NativeCourtesy: Royal Cinemas Facebook pageThe Mammootty starrer Masterpiece that released on December 21 last year has certainly cashed in on the long Christmas weekend. According to trade reports, the film has collected Rs 5.11 crore at the Kerala box office on day one and this is a new record! And the film went on to collect Rs 10 crore during the three-day long Christmas weekend run. Royal Cinemas, the film’s producers, have now confirmed that Masterpiece has joined the coveted Rs 40 crore club. Putting it out on their Facebook page, the producers’ statement read, “Happy to share with you all, our first venture #Masterpiece has done a business of 40cr till now, playing over 13,000 shows #Worldwide. Masterpiece is running at 103 screens and is by far a successful venture for us, which even broke the day one records and show count playing incredible number of late night shows too.” Directed by Ajai Vasudev, Mammootty plays a cop in this action thriller. Sharing screen space with him are Unni Mukundan, Mukesh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Poonam Bajwa, Gokul Suresh, Maqbool Salmaan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Mahima Nambiar, Lena, Megha Mathew, Santhosh Pandit and Kailash. Deepak Dev has composed the music for this venture while Vinod Illampally cranked the camera and John Kutty edited the film. Being an action thriller, six stunt directors – Kanal Kannan, Jolly Bastian, Stun Siva, Stunt Silva, Siruthai Ganesh, and Mafia Sasi – were roped in for the action sequences. The film has been produced by Ch Muhammed under his banner Royal Cinemas. Masterpiece opened to packed houses with the film showcased in about 250 screens across Kerala. According to trade reports, the film is still running to packed houses in about 103 screens. This Mammootty starrer is huge hit in the UAE as well with it being screened in 68 locations there. Reports indicate that the film has crossed over 2,000 shows in that region. Content provided by Digital Native.
- 1/12/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe director confirmed that his crew would comprise cameraman Santhosh Thundiyil, who was the cinematographer for Rustom and Krrish. Digital NativeDigital NativeMohanlal’s upcoming film, which will be directed by Ajoy Varma, will have its crew entirely from Bollywood. The director confirmed that his crew would comprise cameraman Santhosh Thundiyil, who was the cinematographer for Rustom and Krrish, stunt master Sunil Rodriguez of Golmaal Again and Singham Returns fame and Serena Tixeria, who worked as the make up artiste in 3 Idiots and Dhoom. The film is written by Saju Thomas. The director is yet to reveal the rest of the crew members. While Mohanlal plays the main lead in the movie, it has Parvathy Nair playing the female lead. In an interview to ToI, she said, "As I will be acting alongside him, there will be this constant fear of how I will match up to his performance. That's something I am really nervous about.” The star cast also includes Suraj Venjaramoodu, Dileesh Pothan and Sai Kumar. Touted to be a travel movie, the film has not been titled yet. The shooting of this untitled film is expected to go on the floors soon after Mohanlal is done with Odiyan, which is said to be in the final stages of shooting. Ajoy Varma is an acclaimed film editor having worked in films such as Jai Santoshi Maa, Shikar, Nothing But Life and Beyond the Soul. He then ventured into direction and has helmed the movie Srk, which starred Manoj Joshi, Vinay Pathak, and Dilip Prabhavalkar. Meanwhile, Mohanlal is busy with Odiyan, a fantasy thriller, that is being directed by Va Shrikumar Menon. The star cast of this film includes Manju Warrier as the female lead with Prakash Raj, Siddique, Innocent, Narain, Kailash, Sana Althaf, Appani Sarath and Nandhu in supporting roles. M Jayachandran and Cs Sam are composing tunes for the songs and Bgm respectively while Shaji Kumar is cranking the camera and John Kutty is the editor. Odiyan, made on a high budget, is bankrolled by Anthony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Cinemas.
- 1/11/2018
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MollywoodMohanlal has lost 18 kgs for 'Odiyan'.Digital Native57-year-old Mohanlal has wowed movie buffs with his makeover for his upcoming film Odiyan. The star has lost around 18 kgs, thanks to the strict workout regimen, dieting and dermatological treatment from specialists. For one of his get-ups in Odiyan, Mohanlal was required to look young and he has achieved astounding results. The star recently released a pic of him flexing his muscles with his young son Pranav Mohanlal and this is sure to be a motivation to everyone out there to hit the gym, irrespective of their age. Odiyan, directed by noted ad filmmaker Va Shrikumar Menon, stars Mohanlal and Manju Warrier in lead roles. The film is about a legendary tribe in Kerala, Odiyans. The star has said that it will be a complete entertainer and a treat to watch on the big screens. Odiyan has an impressive star cast which include Prakash Raj, Siddique, Innocent, Narain, Kailash, Sana Althaf, Appani Sarath and Nandhu. M Jayachandran will be composing music for the soundtrack while Sam Cs will be doing the background score. Touted to be high on action sequences, Hollywood stunt director Peter Hein has been roped in for choreographing the stunts. Shaji Kumar is cranking the camera and John Kutty is editing the film. The film has been produced by Anthony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Cinemas on a huge budget. Major portions of the film have been shot already with the team busy with the final schedule right now. Reports say that Odiyan may be released during the summer this year but the exact date has not been revealed as yet.
- 1/8/2018
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MollywoodIt is rumoured that Mohanlal will be playing Tony Kurishingal.Digital NativeDigital NativeAmidst reports that Mohanlal is busy with his upcoming film Odiyan, we hear from sources in tinsel town that he could play a cameo role in the upcoming movie Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam, which is being directed by Rejish Midhila. The shooting of this film has begun already with the team camping in Ernakulam for this schedule. Scripted and directed by Rejish Midhila, it has Dileesh Pothen and Amith Chakkalakkal playing the lead roles and others in the star cast of this flick include Nedumudi Venu, Shammi Thilakan, and Sudhi Koppa. While Mejo Joseph has been roped in to compose music for this venture, Eldho Issac is cranking the camera. Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam is produced under the banner Take One Entertainments. Though there is no official word about Mohanlal being a part of this project or about the role he would playing, reports suggest that he may be seen as Tony Kurishingal. Meanwhile, Mohanlal is busy with the finishing touches of Odiyan. The shooting of this film is currently on with plans to release it in March / April. Directed by popular ad filmmaker Va Shrikumar Menon, the film has Manju Warrier playing the female lead. Others in the star cast include Prakash Raj, Siddique, Innocent, Narain, Kailash, Sana Althaf, Appani Sarath and Nandhu. Produced by Anthony Perumbavoor under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas, the film will be distributed by Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments. M Jayachandran is composing music for the songs while C Sam has been roped in for the background score for this fantasy thriller. The exact date of its release is expected to be announced soon. After wrapping up Odiyan, Mohanlal will be moving over to the Ajoy Varma directorial. Touted to be a thriller, this film will mark his directorial debut. ...
- 1/4/2018
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EntertainmentMohanlal shed around 15 kilos of weight to look younger and fitter and has indeed achieved this goal.Digital Native Misx124.jpgRight from the time the first look and teaser of the Mohanlal starrer Odiyan released online, fans have gone gaga over it. It is clearly evident that the star had done everything to make his role look convincing. According to the film’s director Vs Shrikumar Menon, accolades are being showered on the film and the most important of it came from the Superstar Rajinikanth. He revealed that Rajinikanth, on seeing the teaser, called Mohanlal and appreciated his new look in the film. Speaking to Manorama News the director said, “We have seen Lalettan’s moustache-twirling heroism. Now we can see his heroism without moustache. I am a Lal fan too". It may be mentioned that Mohanlal had done a lot of homework to get into the skin of the character in the film. He shed around 15 kilos of weight to look younger and fitter and has indeed achieved this goal. Odiyan, the fantasy thriller, stars Mohanlal as Odiyan Manickyan and Manju Warrier as Prabha. The star cast also includes Prakash Raj, Siddique, Innocent, Narain, Kailash, Sana Althaf, Appani Sarath and Nandhu. Directed by Va Shrikumar, the film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Cinemas. M Jayanchandran is composing the music for the songs in the album while Sam Cs is working on the background score. Shaji Kumar is working on the film’s cinematography while A Sreekar Prasad had been roped in as the editor. Hollywood stunt director Peter Hein is choreographing the stunt sequences and Prasanth Madhav is creating the sets for this period flick. The shooting of this film is happening at a breakneck speed with plans to release it on March 30 as a summer special. With the makers of Odiyan releasing the teaser and it going viral, the expectation levels for the film have gone up, particularly to catch Mohanlal in action. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/15/2017
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Ten months after the Sundance Film Festival debut of Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” — which terrified and delighted festgoers at a secret screening last January, en route to a $250- million worldwide box office and growing award season haul — festival director John Cooper and head programmer Trevor Groth talked to IndieWire about their process for finding films for Sundance’s 39th installment (January 18-28) with similar breakout potential, even if the 2018 Sundance slate is less sprawling than its predecessor (104 films vs. 113, culled from 29 countries).
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Here’s our breakdown of this year’s thematic trends and hot buys.
African-American stories
“We saw a real increase in [stories told from] the unique perspective and experience of African-American males in American society right now,” said Cooper, citing four of the 16 films in 2018’s U.S. Dramatic Competition alone: “Monster,...
Read More:Sundance 2018 Competition Lineup Boasts New Films from Paul Dano, Reed Morano, Idris Elba, Ethan Hawke, and More
Here’s our breakdown of this year’s thematic trends and hot buys.
African-American stories
“We saw a real increase in [stories told from] the unique perspective and experience of African-American males in American society right now,” said Cooper, citing four of the 16 films in 2018’s U.S. Dramatic Competition alone: “Monster,...
- 11/29/2017
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