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  • Stars Shine Bright at the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024: A Grand Celebration of Malayalam Cinema

    Stars Shine Bright at the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024: A Grand Celebration of Malayalam Cinema

    The Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024 is set to captivate audiences on September 7th and 8th, starting at 7 PM, exclusively on Mazhavil Manorama. Renowned as the biggest celebration of Malayalam cinema with legendary presence of Mammootty and Mohanlal and more than 100 artists, this event has been a cultural phenomenon since its inception in 2018, drawing over 1 crore television viewers and more than 5 crore social media viewers annually.

    This year, the event promises an extraordinary spectacle with the presence of many icons such as Fahadh Faasil, Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Honey Rose. The evening will be packed with a variety of entertainment, from hilarious skits and vibrant dance performances to mesmerizing musical acts, reflecting the dynamic spirit of Malayalam Cinema.

    In a historic moment, beloved actor Jagathy Sreekumar will make his first award function appearance since his accident, adding a deeply emotional touch to the night. The awards ceremony will honour the finest in the industry, with Mammootty being named Entertainer of the Year – Actor, Oorvashi as the Master Entertainer – Actor, Sheela as the Evergreen Entertainer, Prithviraj as the Entertainer of the Year – Versatile, Blessy as the Entertainer of the Year – Director, and Sathyan Anthikad as the Master Entertainer – Director.

    As part of the Onam festivities, the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards continues to be an essential celebration for Malayalees, showcasing the best of Malayalam cinema in all its glory.
     

  • Jay Pandya launches Blank Slate Films with debut release ‘Manorathangal’

    Jay Pandya launches Blank Slate Films with debut release ‘Manorathangal’

    Mumbai: Media industry leader Jay Pandya, recognized for his role in cinematic storytelling, has launched his new production company, Blank Slate Films. To start this new chapter, Blank Slate Films debuts with the Malayalam anthology project, ‘Manorathangal’.

    Manorathangal is an anthology based on nine captivating short stories by the acclaimed M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Presented by Saregama (Yoodlee Films) and supported by Kamal Haasan, this inaugural project for Blank Slate Films features an illustrious ensemble cast including Mohanlal, Mammootty, Fahad Fazil, Biju Menon, Nedumudi Venu, Siddique, Indrajith Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Mamukkoya, Vineeth, Indrans, Aparna Balamurali, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Surabhi Lakshmi, and Ann Augustine. The film is now available for streaming on ZEE5.

    Jay Pandya, whose career spans over two decades, has seamlessly transitioned from being a distinguished media executive to a visionary producer. Reflecting on his new role, Pandya shared, “As a producer and storyteller, my goal is to transcend traditional content creation. I aspire to build immersive worlds, develop compelling characters, and bring stories to life in ways that deeply resonate with audiences. My mission is to blend creativity with strategic insight to craft narratives that leave a lasting impact.”

    Commenting further on Manorathangal, Pandya added, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a prestigious project. It has been a dream to bring M. T. Vasudevan Nair’s remarkable stories to the screen, especially with a cast and crew of this caliber. Working alongside legendary directors like Priyadarshan and Santosh Sivan is truly an honor. This project stands as a testament to our commitment to storytelling excellence.”

    Before founding Blank Slate Films, Jay Pandya served as the ZEE5’s head of content acquisition & original films and Legend Studios’ CEO, where he played a pivotal role in developing significant projects such as ATAL and Veer Savarkar. His diverse portfolio also includes the production of three acclaimed music videos available on leading platforms.

    With Blank Slate Films, Jay Pandya aims to continue his legacy of delivering content-driven stories that resonate with audiences, marking a new phase in his career.

  • Mega Star Mammootty Inaugurates MBIFL 2024

    Mega Star Mammootty Inaugurates MBIFL 2024

    Mumbai: Verstile actor Mammootty inaugurated the fifth edition of the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL 2024) at the Kanakakkunnu Palace on Thursday. The veteran actor noted that literary events like MBIFL are essential in an age where public spaces are shrinking and reading has transpired from flipping real pages to social media posts.

    “Just as the sun acts as a natural purifying agent against germs in the atmosphere, literary fests and dialogues help remove the germs from our mindset and the society at large,” he said, adding that smaller editions of such festivals could be held in the countryside as public spaces are shrinking.

    “Instead of limiting our world to ourselves, let us use these platforms to share our emotions. It will help remove many poisonous thoughts from society,” said Mammootty. “When there are no public spaces, we tend to cocoon ourselves and that is when poisonous thoughts creep in, keeping us from interacting with one another or share our emotions.”

    He also underscored the role of Mathrubhumi in the renaissance movements of Kerala and the development of language and literature.

    During the inaugural ceremony, Egyptian writer and journalist Mansoura Ez-Eldin said she never takes writing for granted and believes in the power of the written word. “We live where literature is very important. The visions present before us are often clouded and literature is a bridge that can help us cross various barriers and see the world as it really is.”

    “We writers should resist any kind of inequality; we should speak against injustice,” she said, adding that most of us are prisoners of fixed ideas.

    Writer Sarah Joseph delved into the significance of plurality and the need of creating pluralistic spaces at a time when voices of dissent are subdued and silenced. Democracy is in danger, and such public spaces of dialogues are where the protest against autocracy begins, she added. The author said India has always celebrated plurality and Kerala has a special role in it.

    M.V. Shreyams Kumar, chairman of MBIFL and Mathrubhumi Managing Director said in his speech the world is lacking plurality in current times. One is losing the freedom to make an opinion or to disagree with another. “This festival discusses the need for plurality in such times,” India is a pluralistic nation and anything that goes against its grain will destroy its culture. “MBIFL focussed on plurality keeping this in mind,” he said.

    Mathrubhumi Chairman and Managing Editor P.V. Chandran said the newspaper has been at the forefront of promoting art, culture and literature right from the days of its inception. “We used words as a weapon in the fight against the British,’’ he said.

    Mathrubhumi Joint Managing Editor, P.V. Nidheesh welcomed the gathering and Manoj K. Das, Editor, Mathrubhumi daily and digital, proposed a vote of thanks.

  • SonyLIV bids high on South content, bags digital rights for two Malayalam films

    SonyLIV bids high on South content, bags digital rights for two Malayalam films

    Mumbai: With an aim to bring diverse content across languages and genres, streaming platform SonyLIV has bagged the direct-to-digital release of two new Malayalam films “Salute” and “Puzhu.” This is for the first time that father-son duo Mammootty and Dulquer Salman will be launching their films on the same OTT platform. 

    Dulquer-starrer “Salute” is the investigative drama, whereas Mammootty will be seen in the crime thriller “Puzhu.”

    Helmed by Rosshan Andrews, “Salute” marks the first association of Dulquer with the director as well as the writer-duo of Bobby and Sanjay. Produced under his production banner Wayfarer Films, it will also be the Malayalam debut of Bollywood actor Diana Penty and will also star Manoj K Jayan in a pivotal role.

    Dulquer will also be producing Mammootty’s “Puzhu” under his banner along with S George’s Cyn Cyl Celluloid. Helmed by debutante director Ratheena PT, the film will also star Parvathy Thiruvothu in the lead.

    “The story of ‘Puzhu’ excited me the most,” said actor Mammootty. “As an actor, it has always been my aim to keep reinventing myself, and to take up newer, more exciting projects. ‘Puzhu’ marks another step in that direction. We tried to tell a story that we believed in and put our hearts into. Hope the viewers like what they see.”

    ‘It was a great experience working on ‘Salute,’” said actor and producer Dulquer Salman. “I have always been drawn to roles that push me beyond my comfort zone and challenge me as an actor. Bobby and Sanjay have done a remarkable job with the script. It is an intriguing and taut thriller with the characters going through various emotional conflicts and bearing the consequences of their actions. I have always admired Rosshan Andrews’ craft, and it was an honour to work with him. This is very different from the other films I have done so far, and I cannot wait for the audiences to watch it.”

  • COLORS Tamil to premiere ‘Kuberan’, ‘Goli Soda 2’ on 29 August

    COLORS Tamil to premiere ‘Kuberan’, ‘Goli Soda 2’ on 29 August

    Mumbai: COLORS Tamil has announced the world television premieres of “Kuberan” and “Goli Soda 2” on 29 August at 1 p.m and 4 p.m. The films will be aired as part of the channel’s popular Sunday Cine Combo programming.

    Kuberan is a 2020 action-thriller directed by Ajai Vasudev. It brings together Rajkiran and Meena on screen after 23 years, starring alongside Malayalam superstar Mammootty, Kalabhavan Shajon, and Siddique. 

    The film narrates the story of Prathapa (played by Kalabhavan Shajon), who owes money to Boss (played by Mammootty) but refuses to pay his dues and ends up tricking him. Seeking revenge, Boss wreaks mayhem in his life thus unfolding the rest of the plot.  

    Goli Soda 2 is a sequel to the 2015 critically acclaimed film “Goli Soda”. An action-drama directed by Vijay Milton, it features an ensemble cast with Samuthirakani, Gautham Menon, Barath Seeni, Esakki Barath and Vinoth in the lead roles. 

    Narrating the story of ordinary men facing implausible odds, the film revolves around Sivan (played by Vinoth) – a taxi driver, Maaran (played by Bharath Seeni) – a thug, and Oli (played by Esakki Bharath) – an athlete who despite corrupt politicians, ruthless dons, and caste divisions, fight to change their lives for the better. Goli Soda 2 was recognised for bringing in new faces, with eight director-turned-actors essaying the pivotal roles.

  • Canon India launches new TVC through the lens of a wedding photographer

    MUMBAI: Canon India has launched a new regional TVC titled ‘Weddings by Canon’ that captures the emotions and grandeur behind every Indian wedding through the eyes of a photographer.

    The creative conceptualised by Lights On Production House was unveiled by South Film industry superstar Mammootty and aims to strengthen the brand’s commitment towards the wedding photography segment. In the first phase, the commercial will be aired in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

    Through this creative, the imaging brand hopes to connect with the couples who are planning one of the most unforgettable days of their new life together. The ad showcases the special moments leading up to the altar through the lens of the wedding photographer while highlighting the key role of the person behind the camera in chronicling those moments. The film depicts how the right camera can empower wedding photographers and filmmakers to seize such memorable moments in all the glory.

    The film is directed by South Indian filmmaker Jis Joy, who has several box office successes to his credit in Malayalam, and stars actors Mahima Nambiar and Govind Padmasuriya, recognised for their work in Malayalam and Tamil cinema.

    Canon India president & CEO Manabu Yamasaki said, “Our ecosystem of cameras and lenses are equipped to capture the finer details of such special occasions and become the trusted partner for to-be-married couples in their wedding planning. As one of the leading imaging brands, we have always strived to bring forth products and technological innovations that have strengthened the wedding photography industry. We shall continue to delight our customers by encouraging them to capture their milestone moments – even in the times to come.”

    Canon consumer systems- products & imaging communication products director, C Sukumaran said, “As weddings become a combination of modernity and traditions, today’s consumers too are very clear about every detail they want for their big day – this includes choosing the equipment that goes behind capturing memories of that special day. This is what our latest campaign depicts, and we hope to spread knowledge about wedding photography gear among soon-to-wed couples.”

    South India is one of the critical markets for Canon Business. The brand anticipates excellent growth potential in this sector. About 35 to 40 per cent of Canon India’s business comes from this sector. South India maintains the number one position in market share, Sukumaran further added.

    The ad film was shot in Kerala- one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the country with its pristine hill stations, beautiful beaches, and scenic backwaters.

  • From ‘One’ to ‘Without Remorse’: 5 best movies to watch on OTT this week

    From ‘One’ to ‘Without Remorse’: 5 best movies to watch on OTT this week

    NEW DELHI: The Covid2019 outbreak has elevated the popularity of OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar in India. As people are now confined to their homes due to the second wave of the pandemic, watching your favourite show or movie or discovering something new on streamers could be the best possible way to get entertained. 

    Indiantelevision.com presents you with a list of the five most anticipated movies set to land on OTT platforms in India this week. 

    One (Netflix)

    Mammootty’s new movie One will premiere on Netflix on 27 April. The film had its theatrical release on 26 March. Even though One received positive responses from audiences and critics upon release, the film failed to make it big at the box-office due to the rising Covid cases in Kerala. 

    Directed by Santhosh Viswanathan and scripted by acclaimed writers Bobby-Sanjay, the movie sees Mammootty don the role of Kadakkal Chandran, an ideal chief minister. Apart from Mammootty, One also casts Murali Gopy, Joju George, Siddique, Sudev Nair, and Shankar Ramakrishnan in prominent roles. 

    Without Remorse (Amazon Prime Video)

    Without Remorse is an action thriller that will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 30 April. The film is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Tom Clancy, and stars Michael B Jordan, Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Luke Mitchell, Jack Kesy, Brett Gelman, Colman Domingo, and Guy Pearce in the lead roles. 

    Directed by Stefano Sollima, the film will showcase the story of an elite Navy SEAL who is on a journey to avenge the death of his wife. 

    The Disciple (Netflix)

    Marathi film The Disciple will be screened on Netflix on 30 April. Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, the film stars Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat, and Kiran Yadnyopavit. Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron who has directed movies like Gravity has worked on this film as executive producer. 

    The Disciple had its premiere at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive responses from critics and audiences alike. The film traces the life of a young man who has devoted his life to becoming an Indian classical music vocalist. 

    Back to the Future Trilogy (Netflix)

    Back to the Future is a time travel classic that enjoys a huge fan following in all nooks of the world. The first movie in this franchise was released in 1985 followed by sequels released in 1989 and 1990. 

    The sci-fi series has been on Netflix a million times before, but it is always special when the OTT platform streams all three movies together. Viewers can enjoy the Back to the Future trilogy from 1 May. 

    Yasuke (Netflix)

    Yasuke is a highly anticipated animation series, set to premiere on Netflix on 30 April. The series is loosely based on the historical figure of the same name – a samurai of African descent who lived and fought in 16th century Japan during the volatile Sengoku period. 

    Yasuke consists of six episodes, and is expected to offer a real treat to anime lovers. 

  • Sony Pictures Network premieres film promoting positivity amid COVID-19 pandemic

    Sony Pictures Network premieres film promoting positivity amid COVID-19 pandemic

    MUMBAI: 'Stay at home’, ‘stay safe’, ‘wash your hands’, ‘work from home’, ‘maintain social distancing’ are the statements that one hears these days. In these tough circumstances, stalwarts of the Indian film industry have come together with a unique short film, Family, to spread the message that social distancing and staying-at-home can be made more productive.

    The stalwarts who have come together for the short film are: Amitabh Bachchan, Rajnikanth, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Sonali Kulkarni, Shiva Rajkumar, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Diljit Dosanjh

    Conceptualised and directed by Prasoon Pandey in collaboration with Bachchan, the film shows that staying at home, staying safe, maintaining hygiene, working from home and maintaining social distancing can be productive and should be taken in one’s stride.

    The premiere of this film will be simulcast across all channels of Sony Pictures Network on Monday, 6 April. Through this film, Bachchan will also unveil an initiative that supports the sustenance of daily wage workers associated with the entertainment industry.

    While most of us continue to work from home, it’s the daily wage workers who have borne the brunt and are suffering the most. Given the unprecedented nature of the situation, an initiative undertaken by Bachchan, ‘WE ARE ONE’, has been supported by Sony Pictures Networks India and Kalyan Jewellers, through which a monthly ration to 100,000 households across the country will be given.

    Through a commercial tie-up with a leading chain of hypermarkets and grocery stores in India, digitally barcoded coupons have been distributed to a verified list of workers from the All India Film Employees Confederation. Furthermore, monetary help has also been extended to those in need.

  • 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.

  • Amrita TV launches its 10th Onam with a difference

    Amrita TV launches its 10th Onam with a difference

    MUMBAI: Amrita TV introduces Kerala’s most revered festival Onam, with a difference, as it observes its tenth year in 2015. Having emerged as winner of the highest number of State Awards by any Indian Broadcaster in just 10 years (62 Awards), Amrita TV has a differentiated entertainment fare and is celebrating an Onam extravaganza from Aug 19-30 covering Atham and Onam festival days. 

     

    Every year, Malayalam GECs telecast three to four movies per day during the main Onam season.  For Onam 2015, Amrita TV is making a departure from this convention, and instead packing the Onam season with a variety of endearing, enriching & entertaining content, with a few ‘Firsts’.

     

    Amrita TV ushers in Onam with a first-ever conversation with noted actor and numero uno comedian,Jagathy Sreekumar, who was involved in a near-fatal road accident three years ago wherein, he lost his faculty of speech and was confined to a wheel chair since that fateful day. In his first television get-together with friends & family, the Program “Changathikoottam”, will be telecast in two one-hour episodes on Aug 28 & 29 from 9.30 am-10.30 am(Thiruonam & Avittom festival days)

     

    Another first by Amrita TV this Onam is the re-emergence of famous Malayalam actress Annie on the small screen after 19 years. The bubbly Annie had made a spectacular impact in a span of  just 3 years in Malayalam cinema, before she retired for a married family life. She will be anchoring the show “Annie’s Kitchen” wherein she will be in cookery conversation with leading celebs of Malayalam cinema.  Starting Aug 24,”Annie’s Kitchen” will be aired every day at 7 pm .

     

    The third pioneering show “Vithum Kaikoottam” will feature  super stars like Mammootty, Srinivasan, besides Vijayraghavan & Krishnaprasad and  showcase their passion for farming, organic agriculture and their bonding with mother earth.  Here we take a trip to the farms of these actors and reveal the unpublicized personal aspects of their lives. “Vithum Kaikoottam” will be telecast from Aug 26-30 at 8.30 am.

     

    The Onam season is the time when well-known actors share the best memories of the festival. The Amrita TV lineup consists of all the sought-after celebs of Malayalam cinema: top-notch star Mohanlal shares his experiences on Aug 27 & 28 at 9.30 pm; Suresh Gopi on 28th (12 noon); Kavya Madhavan (28th, 4.30 pm),Jayaram (30th,7.30pm).

     

    A program shot at Kargil peaks,”Patalakkar”(27th,12 noon) is a conversation with jawans and  director Major Ravi . Newly married actors celebrate their first Onam with Amrita TV on the show”Kodiyonam”(27th-30th at 11.30 am) featuring Vinay Fort,Amla Paul,Jewel Mary & Jinus Kamal with their spouses.

     

    Popular actor Dileep is the anchor of the fun program ‘’Dileepum Kuttikalum( Aug 27&28, 10.30 pm) where Dileep is interacting with  kids talking about various subjects which excite children. Another show which is bound to evoke peals of laughter is “Chingathil Kalyanam” with comedian Suraj Venjaramood(Aug 28, 5 pm) . The hilarious mood is kept alive throughout Onam by way of a serial comedy show,” Money Matters “ with Shajon and Team(Aug 18-28th,8 pm). A political satire based on Onam is ‘,Maveli Nadakam(Aug 29,10.30 pm)

     

    For many Keralites across the world, this festival creates a sense of nostalgia and heritage. The show ”Kavya Pustakamallo Jeevitham”( Aug 19-28,7.30 pm) is a musical tribute featuring veteran playback maestro, P.Jayachandran, singing some of his best songs of his chequered career. Likewise, to revive the forgotten melodies of Onam, Amrita TV is airing a reality show of Onam songs, “Onam Melam (Aug 19-28,8.30 pm) with composer M.Jayachandran and singer Ranjini Jose as judges. Leading politicians with their families will be humming their favourite songs and recalling their Onam memories in the show,” Smriti Mudrakal((Aug 19-26,5.30 pm) . Meanwhile a series of episodes will dwell on the culture  and rituals associated with Onam( Aug 19-28,7.30 am)

     

    Leading playback singers and musicians of various hues will have a musical session with composer, M.Jayachandran in “Sangeetha Smritikal( Aug 27-29,10.30 am)

     

    Amrita TV will be airing only one superhit movie daily at 1.15 pm during the Onam season.