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We had previously reported that actors Anaswara Rajan and Sajin Gopu are teaming up for a Malayalam film written by Aavesham-maker Jithu Madhavan and directed by Sreejith Babu. On Sunday (December 1), the makers of the film announced that the film's been titled Painkili. The makes unveiled a special first look poster of the film to announce the title. The poster features Sajiin floating mid-air to much awe of his family members. Anaswara can be seen blowing bubbles. Basil Joseph's 'Ponman' to release on this date View this post on Instagram A post shared by S H E ♾️ (@anaswara.rajan) Painkili also stars Chandu Salimkumar, Abu Salim, Jisma Vimal, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Riyas Khan, Aswathy B, and Ambili Ayappan among others. With music scored by Justin Varghese, the film has cinematography by Arjun Sethu and editing by Kiran Das. Produced by Fahadh Faasil and Jithu Madhavan, Painkili is set to release in theatres on February 14, 2025. Biju Menon's next, titled 'Avarachan & Sons,' launched Published - December 02, 2024 01:11 pm IST Read Comments
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18, 2005, and appeared on camera when she was a child. She started appearing in commercials at the age ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): It's party time in the Allu household as Allu Arjun's "cutie" wife, Sneha Reddy, rings in her birthday. As she celebrates her special day, the superstar made sure his wish for her was the sweetest. On Monday, Allu took to his X to share two adorable pictures of the couple. Along with the snaps, he added a caption that read, "Happy Birthday Cutie #AlluSnehaReddy." Take a look Soon after Allu dropped the images, fans chimed in the comment section with wishes for Sneha. One user wrote, "Men in black, Couple in black #HBDAlluSnehaReddy," while ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mollywood superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal's action spy thriller 'Patriot' has now received a new release date. The espionage action film was earlier set to release on April 23, but the date was pushed back, leaving fans disappointed. The makers have now confirmed that the film will release in theatres on May 1, 2026. Sharing the update himself, Mammootty took to X and announced the new date. In a short post about the film arriving "in cinemas worldwide," he wrote, "Patriot in cinemas worldwide from May 1, 2026." Earlier, the makers of the highly anticipated film had disappointed f ...Read More >
Mumbai: On superstar Allu Arjun's 44th birthday, Wednesday, the makers of his next, which was tentatively titled as #AA22xA6, revealed that the film has been christened Raaka and even shared the first look of the actor from the upcoming movie. Production banner Sun Pictures, along with Arjun and director Atlee, took to Instagram in a collaborative post to unveil the first look and the title of the upcoming film, which also stars Deepika Padukone. The first look featured an intense close-up of Arjun's rugged face. His face is partially hidden by a wolf-like claw. In the image, the star's one ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Superstar Mammootty made a grand comeback to the film sets on Wednesday, arriving in Hyderabad to do what he does best -- breathe life into cinema. This marks his first appearance at a film location after eight months, following a health scare that kept him under medical supervision at a plush hospital in Chennai. Greeting the media for the first time since his illness, the 74-year-old actor broke his silence with heartfelt gratitude. "Thanks for all the prayers. These prayers came with love, and they had their effect. I thank all those who prayed for me, t ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Mahesh Narayanan's eagerly-awaited action thriller 'Patriot', featuring both the superstars of Malayalam cinema Mammootty and Mohanlal, on Thursday released an exciting teaser of the film, much to the delight of fans and film enthusiasts. Mohanlal, who took to his X timeline to share the link to the teaser of the star-studded film, wrote, "#PATRIOT official teaser." In addition to the two Malayalam superstars, the film also features acclaimed actors Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathy among others. The teaser begins ...Read More >
Mumbai: On superstar Allu Arjun's 44th birthday on Wednesday, the makers of his next, which was tentatively titled as #AA22xA6, revealed that the film has been christened "Raaka" and even shared the first look of the actor from the upcoming movie. Production banner Sun Pictures, along with Arjun and director Atlee, took to Instagram in a collaborative post to unveil the first look and the title of the upcoming film, which also stars Deepika Padukone. The first look featured an intense close-up of a bald Arjun's rugged face. His face is partially hidden by a wolf like claw. In the image, the s ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a high-octane spy action thriller starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun in important parts. Released amid massive expectations, the film has not only met them but has gone far beyond, creating history at the Indian box office within just twelve days of release. The journey began with a strong opening on day 1. As per Industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 28 crore on its first Friday. On its second day (Saturday), Dhurandhar witnessed a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The much-awaited Malayalam film Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, will no longer release in cinemas as planned. The makers have announced that the espionage thriller, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on April 23, has now been postponed. On Tuesday, the makers took to Instagram to share a statement explaining the reason behind the delay. They said they are working to bring the film to audiences with the "highest possible quality." The statement read, "We are working hard to bring Patriot to you at the highest possible quality. H ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Thursday said the humongous success of his latest release "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is a reflection of people's love and he hopes the box office record of the film, which has become the fastest movie to earn Rs 1,000 crore, is broken soon by another movie. A sequel to Arjun's 2021 Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", the film released on December 5 with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, and has emerged as one of the biggest hits of 2024. Also Read | RSIFF 2024: Nick Jonas Reveals Being Fascinated by Priyanka ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Arjun Rampal is over-the-moon with the response he is getting for his first look in the upcoming film "Dhurandhar", which he said isn't like anything like he has seen before. Arjun said: "This film isn't anything like I have seen before. It's a well-researched and fantastically made film with every department of the unit putting in their best. I hugged Aditya soon after seeing the incredible outpour of love." The film also stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna. Arjun has pushed the bar by going all guns blazing as a grey chara ...Read More >
"Dude - Stop spreading negativity!" Ameesha Patel said. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Zakir Khan remarked that major Bollywood players are jealous of Dhurandhar 2 success * Ameesha Patel criticised Zakir Khan for "spreading negativity" about Bollywood * She stated the film industry respects Dhurandhar and its success Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After Zakir Khan took a swipe at Bollywood with his remarks around Dhurandhar 2 succ ...Read More >
Patriot trailer: The makers of Patriot have finally dropped its much-awaited trailer. The film marks the return of Malayalam cinema legends Mammootty and Mohanlal on screen together after more than a decade. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the spy action drama promises a gripping narrative centred on a controversial intelligence mission with far-reaching consequences. What's in Patriot trailer? At the centre of Patriot lies 'Periscope,' a highly sensitive software originally designed for military ...Read More >
The controversy surrounding actress Gouri Kishan has sparked a wave of solidarity across Tamil Nadu's media and film fraternity. Following the viral incident in which a journalist asked the actress an inappropriate question about her body weight during the press meet of her upcoming film Others, both the Chennai Press Club and the South Indian Artistes' Association (Nadigar Sangam) have issued official statements condemning the behaviour and extending support to the actress. In an official stat ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Arjun Rampal is overwhelmed by the response to his first look from the upcoming film "Dhurandhar." The actor, who plays a grey-shaded character in the movie, shared that the film is unlike anything he has experienced before in his career. "This film isn't anything like I have seen before," said Arjun. "It's a well-researched and fantastically made film, with every department giving it their all. I hugged Aditya (Dhar) after seeing the incredible outpour of love." Also Read: What Happened to Our Schools? Only 83 Students on Average per School in Telangana "Dhurandhar" features ...Read More >
Chennai, July 19: The makers of director Sathyan Anthikad's eagerly-awaited family drama 'Hridayapoorvam', featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, on Saturday released the teaser of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Mohanlal took to his social media timelines to share the link to the teaser of the film on YouTube. He wrote, "#Hridayapoorvam official teaser #August28 OnamRelease #HridayapoorvamTeaser" The hilarious teaser begins with Mohanlal's funny conversation with a non-Malayali fan of actor Fahadh Faasil. The conversation begins with the young man asking Moh ...Read More >
Malayalam star Mammootty has recently taken a hiatus from shooting following an unspecified health issue for which he received treatment. Fans have been waiting for the actor to resume his next project, and the latest reports have an update. Director Mahesh Narayanan has recently revealed that Mammootty will soon return to the set of his upcoming film, Patriot. In a recent interview with OnManorama, filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan spoke about the actor returning to the set. The filmmaker revealed th ...Read More >
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's recent heartwarming picture with Mammootty has ignited a frenzy among fans, especially amidst news of Mammootty's comeback after a health-related hiatus. The image, showing Mohanlal affectionately kissing Mammootty, symbolizes their strong bond. Fans flooded social media with comments celebrating the legends and their camaraderie, eagerly anticipating Mammootty's return to Mahesh Narayanan's film set in September. Malayalam icon Mohanlal has dropped a picture with ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The much-awaited Malayalam film Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, will no longer release in cinemas as planned. The makers have announced that the espionage thriller, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on April 23, has now been postponed. Also Read | Who Is Ranjith Balakrishnan? Know About Malayalam Director Arrested in Sexual Harassment Complaint by Young Actress. On Tuesday, the makers took to Instagram to share a statement explaining the reason behind the delay. They said they are working to bring the film to audiences with th ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at the conclusion of his visit, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's focused efforts on developme ...Read More >
Aditya Dhar with Shashwat Sachdev ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Aditya Dhar praised composer Shashwat Sachdev for creating 14 songs in 11 days for Dhurandhar 2 * Shashwat completed the background music for Dhurandhar 2 in 3 days * Both Dhurandhar film albums topped global charts within 3 months of release Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate headlines. Not only for its terrific box office ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has showered praise on her "dost" Ranveer Singh, with whom she has worked in movies such as "Gunday" and "Dil Dhadkne Do", for the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar', while also lauding filmmaker Aditya Dhar for his vision and artistry. Priyanka took to her Instagram stories section to extend her heartfelt congratulations to the entire team of the film. Calling Ranveer her "dost," she expressed admiration for his work. She wrote: "Congratulations mere dost Granveersingh, @rampal72, @actormaddy, #Akshaye Khanna, @duttsanjay, @saraarjunn ...Read More >
The film stands out as a psychological action-thriller, with Mammootty taking on a negative role. Malayalam superstar Mammootty left everyone impressed with his performance in his latest crime thriller Kalamkaval, where he takes on the challenging role of a psychopath. Directed by debutant Jithin K. Jose, the film has already sparked conversations for its dark theme and Mammootty's bold character choice. In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor opened up about why he decided to ...Read More >
New Delhi: The first and much-awaited look of Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' was dropped on this 40th birthday (July 6) and indeed left fans speechless. But amid all the excitement and love showering for Aditya Dhar's upcoming high-octane spy thriller actioner, netizens were quick to point out the huge age gap between the lead actress Sara Arjun, who is just 20 and Ranveer who is twice her age. Sara Arjun is the daughter of actor Raj Arjun. She had appeared in a series of commercials and a short Hindi film before the age of six. In 2010, she played lead in AL Vijay's Tamil drama film Deiv ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): Mollywood superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal's action spy thriller 'Patriot' has now received a new release date. The espionage action film was earlier set to release on April 23, but the date was pushed back, leaving fans disappointed. The makers have now confirmed that the film will release in theatres on May 1, 2026. Also Read | 'Bhooth Bangla' Director Priyadarshan's Landmark 100th Film With Mohanlal Set To Begin Shooting This Month. Sharing the update himself, Mammootty took to X and announced the new date. In a short post about the film arri ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 2 (ANI): The much-awaited teaser of the film 'Patriot' starring Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal has been released. On Thursday, the makers dropped the Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi versions of the teaser, suggesting an intense narrative focused on two individuals "who once controlled the country together." Also Read | 'Kantara Chapter 1' Movie Review: Rishab Shetty Dares To Go Bigger With an Ambitious if Overstuffed Prequel With Three Standout Sequences (LatestLY Exclusive). The teaser opens on a mysterious note with a voiceover ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 14 (ANI): Ranveer Singh's latest spy thriller, Dhurandhar, continued its record-breaking run at the box office, setting a "new benchmark" with the highest-ever second Saturday collections in Hindi cinema. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected Rs 53.70 crore on its second Saturday, breaking previous second-Saturday records and cementing its place among the industry's biggest hits. Also Read | 'We Wrote a Role for Him': Vin Diesel Hints at Cristiano Ronaldo Role in Next 'Fast & Furious' Film (View Post). In a post shared on X, he wr ...Read More >
Actor Tovino Thomas recalls early career rejections, bias over his looks and fraudsters, says he turned insults into motivation as he now awaits Pallichattambi release on April 10 It's easy to look at a star and assume the journey was smooth but sometimes, the real story behind the spotlight is far from glamorous. Actor Tovino Thomas is opening up about the early days of his career, and it's a reminder that even the biggest names once faced doors being shut on them. Before becoming a recognised ...Read More >
Mukesh Chhabra opened up on casting Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal in 'Dhurandhar'. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra credited the success of Dhurandhar to the creative choice of casting both established and lesser-known actors in unique, surprising roles. He confessed about extensively debating the suitability of Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan before finalising the cast for the film. Mukesh, while speaking to PTI, said, "I always think about how to surprise people, an ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): Mollywood superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal's action spy thriller 'Patriot' has now received a new release date. The espionage action film was earlier set to release on April 23, but the date was pushed back, leaving fans disappointed. The makers have now confirmed that the film will release in theatres on May 1, 2026. Sharing the update himself, Mammootty took to X and announced the new date. In a short post about the film arriving "in cinemas worldwide," he wrote, "Patriot in cinemas worldwide from May 1, 2026." Earlier, the makers of the highl ...Read More >