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The happy occasion of the festival of lights calls for a house anthem that will have everyone up and on the floor. During this time ,we all hunt for a popular track that will be suitable for celebration. Especially during a festival like Deepavali (Diwali) which is known as the festival of lights primarily celebrated by Hindus across the world, a hip-shaker is the ultimate deal to get in the mood!

Solo Violin: Shaking up Kollywood

Meet the new kid on the block, Tamil banger Solo Violin is currently reaching for the stars! The song has been making the rounds as a viral hit or a popular song that has also come to be associated with festive celebrations. The cinema industry in Tamil Nadu, known as Kollywood, is famous for producing catchy film soundtracks with energetic and vibrant music suitable for dancing. Artists like Anirudh Ravichander, A.R. Rahman, Harris Jayaraj,...

Tholvi F.C. is yet another take on dysfunctional family dynamics, but this time there is a lot of humor and drama that comes with understanding a family that is scattered when it comes to their plans and ambitions. Their end goal is the same, which is to succeed in their ventures eventually. Directed by George Kora, this film is a slice-of-life story of a family that is trying to find a foothold for themselves.

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What Is Oommen Up To?

Oommen is a young man from a middle-class family who quit his high-paying It job to start a chain of small restaurants that serve different kinds of tea known as ‘Chai Nation’. He is raising money for investment so that he can turn his ‘Chai Nation’ into a chain all over the city. His investor, Althaf, asks him to find someone like Abu, who is the highlight of...

The teaser of Tholvi F.C, the upcoming Malayalam film starring Sharafudheen, was released on Monday, September 13. The film is written and directed by George Kora, who was also the co-writer of the hit family comedy Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela. The teaser promises a fun-filled ride with a quirky plot and hilarious characters.

Tholvi F.C is the second directorial venture of George Kora, who made his debut with Thirike (2021), which received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. George Kora is also known for co-writing Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela (2017), which starred Nivin Pauly, Shanthi Krishna and Lal in the lead roles.

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The film was based on the memoirs of writer Chandramathi, who narrated her long fight with cancer. The film was a commercial and critical success and won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Shanthi Krishna.

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George Kora, the writer of popular Malayalam movies like Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela and Thattumpurath Achuthan, is making his directorial debut with Tholvi Fc, a comedy drama set in the backdrop of football. The movie stars Sharaf U Dheen as the main lead, along with Johny Antony and Meenakshi in pivotal roles. The first look poster of the movie was released on social media, which shows Sharaf U Dheen in a football jersey holding a trophy. The poster also reveals that the movie is produced by Abraham Joseph under the banner of A J Films.

Tholvi Fc is said to be a fun-filled entertainer that revolves around a group of friends who form a football club named Tholvi Fc, which means Failure Fc. The movie showcases their struggles and achievements as they participate in various tournaments and face different challenges. The movie also explores the themes of friendship, love, passion and sportsmanship.

ReviewNavya’s performance is a world away from her ‘Nandanam’ days. Her body language and expressions are so under control that they convey the fears of Janaki without the slightest bit of exaggeration.When Navya Nair’s character is introduced in Janaki Jaane, she is in an autorickshaw, asking the driver to accompany her to her destination. I have a problem of fear, she tells him. The scene that follows and a song establishes this fear in slightly comical terms. The film, set on this interesting premise, becomes distasteful when it makes a story out of it and sets it in dirty political games. However, it gets saved in the latter half, in its portrayal of the character’s comeback. Director Aneish Upaasana presents an unusual heroine with Janaki. Her fears themselves are not unusual — she is afraid of darkness, of walking alone in side-lanes, and needs company to go to the bathroom.

MollywoodIndia Book of Records recently certified actor Gopikrishnan V and Ott platform Neestream for setting the record for casting a hero with Down’s Syndrome in a commercial movie for the first time.Tnm StaffScreengrabThe makers of the Malayalam film Thirike have a new reason to celebrate after the film set a new record for casting an actor with Down’s syndrome to play the lead role. India Book of Records recently announced actor Gopikrishnan K Varma, who played a full-length role in the movie, has set the record for being the first actor with Down Syndrome to play the lead role in a commercial movie. Gopikrishnan essayed the role of Sebi (Sebastian) alias Ismu (Ismail) in the movie. Over-the-top (Ott) platform Neestream has also received certification from India Book of Records for streaming the movie that set the record. “This certificate is awarded to Neestream, Ott platform, for participating...

AnalysisThe film is on the bond between two brothers and is playing on NeeStream.CrisFor several minutes, the camera does not show the other child’s face. There are two children who are the subject of discussion – two little boys just orphaned after the death of their parents. The younger of them – four or five years old – looks worried, anxious, even protective of his older brother. By the time the camera finally falls on his face, the older one is riding away, adopted by a couple. He has Down’s syndrome. Thirike, a new Malayalam film that was released on NeeStream, sets the premise in those few minutes. This is going to be the story of two brothers, bonded together by each sibling’s dependence on the other. George Kora, who wrote the story and co-directed the film with Sam Xavier, plays the younger brother Thomas. Gopikrishnan plays the older...

MollywoodThe film tells the story of a boy with Down Syndrome and his relationship with his brother.Tnm StaffStill from film 'Thirike'After the successful release of Jeo Baby's The Great Indian Kitchen, Over-the-Top (Ott) platform NeeStream is all set to release another Malayalam film Thirike. The movie co-directed by George Kora, writer of the Nivin Pauly starrer Njandukalude Naattil Oru Edavela, and Sam Xavier, is a tale of brotherhood, featuring a boy who has Down Syndrome and his younger brother. Notably, the lead role is also being played by an actor with Down Syndrome. The film will release on February 26 on NeeStream. According to the Thirike team, the movie is a comedy-drama for family audiences which carries a message that persons with disabilities are not to be looked down upon with sympathy but are to be celebrated. The role of Ismu, the boy with Down Syndrome, is played by 22-year-old Gopi Krishnan.

MollywoodThis year saw the rise of several young, talented filmmakers, huge hits and novel scripts.Fahir MaithuttyIn 2017, Malayalam cinema saw the rise of several young, talented filmmakers. There were huge hits at the box-office, novel scripts, memorable performances and big strides in the technical department. Here is a look at 12 things from the year that made the most impact and stayed with us. Fahadh Faasil’s portrayal of a thief without a name in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum Arguably the finest performance by a male actor in Malayalam this year, Fahadh Faasil showed us how your screen-time in a movie never matters if you can transform to the character you play like he does. When the police beat and torture him, we can feel his pain. When he tells a policeman – “Don’t laugh sir, I know what it is be hungry at this age”, we can learn about his past from his face. When he gives a crooked smile to Sreeja (Nimisha) at the interval point, we smile with him. When he drops the stone and decides to not hurt Prasad (Suraj Venjaramoodu), we are once again left wondering what his real character is. Angamaly Diaries’ rawness To make a good movie with 86 debutant actors in itself is not a small feat. Lijo Jose Pellissery went a few steps ahead and made Angamaly Diaries, a near classic. The movie reminded one of the likes of Gangs of Wasseypur in its presentation of gang wars in their raw form. Two other factors also helped. One, the cinematography by Girish Gangadharan whose camera walked and ran behind the gangs without a glitch. Second, the background score by Prashant Pillai which added real thrill to many scenes. Aashiq Abu’s expert handling of romance in Mayaanadhi “Normally we see only half of what we write on paper get translated to screen. In Mayaanadhi, we were happy to see it captured completely” said Dileesh Nair, one of the movie’s writers in an interview. Tovino Thomas and Aishwarya Lekshmi are lovely as Mathan and Aparana. But Mayaanadhi is ultimately a director’s movie. It's not an easy job to depict romance on screen without being even slightly cheesy. But Aashiq Abu brings in a delicate balance that matches the veteran filmmakers in this genre. The gazes the lead pair share, the pause between their words, the vibe that keeps changing - every detail is precise. The result is a poem on screen. Parvathy’s bravura performance in Take Off Sameera (Parvathy) breaks down when she explains to Manoj (Fahadh Faasil) the reason why she didn’t leave Iraq despite the situation in the country. She tells him how the wages a nurse gets in her country is so meagre to make her ends meet. It is an act so good that it makes you forget it is an actor in front of you and takes you right into the plight of her character’s profession. Take Off is a neatly crafted thriller and Parvathy’s performance was its Usp. Having already won Best Actress in the recent Iffi awards, Parvathy should add more such films in her kitty in coming days. Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela’s new spin to depiction of life threatening diseases The interval block of Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela is hilarious. Sheela Chacko (Shanthi Krishna) and her family get themselves locked in the doctor’s room and the attender goes and informs the doctor. In contrast, the movie ends on an emotional note. We are shown how Sheela’s husband and kids used to cry far from her but still wiped their tears and ran to her when they were called. This exactly is the achievement of writers Althaf Salim and George Kora. They could find a chink in the wall to produce humor out of a disease like cancer, also not forgetting to lend the sensitivity that such a subject needed. Paravaa’s boys When Ichappi (Amal Shah) after his long jump lands in front of the girl on whom he has a crush and locks eyes with her, his face glows. Haseeb (Govind V Pai) is first shocked to see his friend break the rules, but then looks at them one after the other and nods his head in happiness. Facing the camera for the first time, these kids amazed the audience with their spontaneity throughout. In a movie where everything, from Rex Vijayan's music to Shane Nigam's acting, was impressive, the boys still stood tall. Aadu 2’s success story If the first few days are any indication, Aadu 2 is all set to become a huge blockbuster. The roar and applause to Shaji Pappan’s intro in cinema halls is something usually witnessed only for the biggest superstars. What is riveting about this success is that this is a sequel to a movie that flopped at the box-office. It only goes to proves that a film can find acceptance and a cult following after its DVD release and this is something filmmakers can capitalize on. The nostalgic trip that Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu took us on How the ball you hit falls in a neighbour's courtyard, how you gather and chat after a match, how there is a group leader who resolves issue - for many, Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu was less a movie and more a nostalgic trip to a village where they spent their childhood. The movie’s most poignant moment was when George (Dileesh Pothan) and Baiju (Biju Menon) sit under a tree and share their memories. When George calls Baiju a lucky man and sets off to return to America with a heavy heart, it would have passed on the same emotions to any viewer who is far from their roots. Jimikki Kammal song To call Jimikki Kammal viral would be an understatement. This song composed by Shaan Rahman for Velipadinte Pusthakam was a movement not only in Kerala, but even in Tamil Nadu and beyond. If the original song was viewed 56 million times on Youtube, the one featuring Sheril had 15 million views. People across the country danced to the song and recorded their versions too. American host Jimmy Kimmel tweeted saying he loved it. The huge popularity meant that Mohanlal himself, who didn't feature initially in the song in movie, danced to the tune. Sunday Holiday’s feel good factor After the night Amal (Asif Ali) and Benny (Sudheer Karamana) have had a fight, Benny’s mother (Kpac Lalitha) comes to Amal’s house, hands him a bag of snacks and requests him to not fight again. Amal on his way to work meets Benny and apologises. Benny smiles and pats Amal’s shoulder. Cinema is such a powerful medium that a small reconciliation on screen can bring such positive energy in you. Sunday Holiday doesn't have a solid story but it has such sweet moments that stay with you . Suraj Venjaramoodu’s transition to a fine character actor 2017 was the year where Suraj Venjaramoodu completed his transition from a loud comedian to a fine character actor. In Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, his restraint was amazing when portraying a naive guy. In Varnyathil Aashanka, in contrast, his character was shrewd and opportunistic. The control with which he acts the hilarious drunk scene in the latter, tells us that he is all set to fill the void left by many legendary actors. Ramante Edanthottam’s climax Ramante Edanthottam is far from being a perfect movie but its ending struck a chord. Ranjith Shankar wrote some fine lines for the final meeting between Malini (Anu Sithara) and Elvis (Joju George) before she walks out of a marriage where she is not respected. Anu Sithara stole the show when she sums up Malaini's state of mind as she returns to her dance class, Also impressive was the tail end which shows Malini’s life after a year, how she is happy and how there is no friction with her ex-husband. Here is a filmmaker who had clarity on the message he wanted to convey. Honourable mentions Dulquer Salmaan’s growth in stature as an actor, switching with extreme ease between 4 diverse roles in Solo. Manju Warrier's fine return to form through C/O Saira Banu and Udhaharanam Sujatha after a couple of mundane years. Basil Joseph's knack to squeeze out maximum laughs in Godha. Arun Gopy’s slick execution while revealing the climactic twist in Ramaleela. Genuine attempts by Dominic Arun and Rohit Vs to revive crime comedy genre in Malayalam through Tharangam and Adventues of Omanakkuttan.