Tag: Keralites

  • Vartha Prabhatham stays a favourite of Keralites

    Vartha Prabhatham stays a favourite of Keralites

    MUMBAI: Vartha Prabhatham, the morning show by Asianet News has topped the charts in popularity ratings with a total viewership of 54 per cent in week 39 of the year and maintaining an average of 43 per cent throughout the year.

    The show gives a brief idea to the audience about the major news events which is to be expected on the day and also carries stories which are soft in nature. People also get the updates related to the entertainment industry, upcoming films in Mollywood, Kollywood, Bollywood etc. The “Innariyan” segment details the major events happening in the state of Kerala on the day. A short chat with celebrities and those people who have stood out with their exceptional talent or achievement is also carried in the bulletin under the segment “Athidhi”.

    The casual look of the backdrop and the readers greeting the audience with a cup of tea gives a pleasant feel and a fresh start for the day to the viewers.

    The channel had earlier scaled heights by becoming the first news channel to beat the general entertainment channels (GEC) in popularity ratings by securing 843 GRP points on week 28 of the year.

  • Eros to release Mammootty starrer ‘Pathemari’ on 9 October

    Eros to release Mammootty starrer ‘Pathemari’ on 9 October

    MUMBAI: Eros International is all set to release its second Malayalam film – Pathemari – in association with writer, director Salim Ahamed on 9 October, 2015.

     

    The movie, which stars Mammootty, is produced by Allens Media and directed by Ahamed.

     

    Set against the backdrop of the Gulf migration of Keralites, Pathemari tells the story of migrants Pallikal Narayanan (Mammootty) and his friend Moydeen, their sacrifices that symbolise the lives of several Kerala migrants in Gulf.

     

    Ahamed’s debut venture was Adaminte Makan Abu.

     

    Eros International managing director Sunil Lulla said, “After our debut Malayalam project, Life of Josutty, we are happy to associate with established talent like Salim Ahamed and superstar Mammootty. The Malayalam film industry is witnessing its golden age and we are happy to be associating with some of the best talent in the industry.”

     

    “This is a film dedicated to the Malayali expatriates who first started their journey to the Gulf in search of greener pastures many years ago. I am excited to collaborate with a leading studio like Eros who with their decades of experience will give the right showcasing and a great platform for this film,” added Ahamed.

     

    Pathemari also stars other Malayalam film industry actors including Srinivasan, Siddique, Joy Mathew, Jewel Mary, Viji Chindrasakher, Salim Kumar and Sunil Sugatha amongst others.

     

    Pathemari will be released across India as well as in all GCC countries.