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The nominations for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards have been unveiled and we have the list! According to the website, The Film Critics Guild, in collaboration with GroupM Motion Entertainment, will proudly present the Critics’ Choice Awards, a prestigious event dedicated to celebrating the captivating diversity and artistic excellence within Indian cinema on March 25th. This distinguished ceremony will acknowledge and reward the profound ingenuity, creativity, and unwavering commitment to quality in the cinematic arts in India. This year, winners will be announced in the Short Film, Documentary, Web Series, and Feature Film varied categories at a special ceremony.

And the nominees for the some of the major Feature Film award categories include…

Best Actor

Prithviraj Sukumaran for Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life)

Diljit Dosanjh for Amar Singh Chamkila

Abhishek Bachchan for I Want To Talk

Soori for Kottukkaali (The Adamant Girl)

Chandan Sen for Manikbabur Megh (The Cloud and the Man...

All We Know About Kvn Productions & Thespian Films’ Upcoming Project With Manjummel Boy & Aavesham Makers (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In 2024, two films that achieved remarkable success were Manjummel Boys, directed by Chidambaram, and Aavesham, helmed by Jithu Madhavan. Now, imagine these two powerhouses teaming up. It’s happening! On Thursday, January 2, 2025, Kvn Productions announced their new project through a post on X (formerly Twitter).

The post featured a poster revealing Chidambaram as the director and Jithu Madhavan as the writer. The accompanying text read: “Kvn Productions and Thespian Films join forces with Mavericks Chidambaram and Jithu Madhavan to create a Malayalam masterpiece. Big names, bigger vision!” The film is still untitled.

Kvn Productions and Thespian Films join forces with Mavericks Chidambaram and Jithu Madhavan to create a Malayalam masterpiece. Big names, bigger vision!@KvnProductions @thespianfilms_ @ShailajaD #SatishFenn @SUPRITH_87 @chidaakasham #JithuMadhavan #ShijuKhalid #SushinShyam… pic.twitter.com/zB129JlBMQ

— Kvn Productions (@KvnProductions) January...

India’s Kvn Productions and Thespian Films have partnered for an untitled Malayalam-language feature, bringing together “Manjummel Boys” director Chidambaram and “Aavesham” writer Jithu Madhavan.

The Malayalam-language “Manjummel Boys” and “Aavesham” were among the biggest Indian hits of 2024. A title and genre for the new project have not been revealed yet.

The project assembles key technical talent including cinematographer Shyju Khaled, composer Sushin Shyam and editor Vivek Harshan.

The film joins Kvn’s 2025 slate which includes Kannada-language “Kd”; Geethu Mohandas’ “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown Ups” alongside “K.G.F.” star Yash’s Monster Mind Creations; the 69th, and possibly last, film of popular Tamil-language cinema actor Vijay before he enters politics full time, currently known as “Thalapathy 69”; and a Hindi-language thriller from director Priyadarshan. The Malayalam feature marks Kvn’s entry into the language as the production house continues expanding its pan-Indian footprint.

“Our vision has always been to redefine cinema across languages,...

Top Malayalam Movies Of 2024 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Malayalam movies have been doing well since the beginning, but after the cult classic Premam was released in 2015, the industry saw a new high. After Covid-19, there was no looking back as the Malayalam film industry has given us some unforgettable films, and 2024 also gave audiences some of the most impressive performances from Mollywood.

The year 2024 has brought exceptional rewards for the Malayalam film industry, which not only delivered epic hits at the box office but also grabbed the spotlight at the prestigious National Awards. From thrillers and action flicks to true-blue dramas, rom-coms, and horror,

Here are the 10 best Malayalam films that set this year’s benchmark. 1. Premalu Directed by: Girish Ad Cast: Naslen K. Gafoor, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Shyam Mohan Run time: 2h 36mins Rating: 7.8/10 (IMDb) Release date: February 9, 2024

The light-hearted romantic comedy Premalu struck a chord with audiences upon its release.

“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” This is a truth eloquently exemplified by the remarkable journey of the Manjummel Boys, a group of ten arts club friends from Manjummel, Kochi, who were destined for greatness. At the outset of the film, they challenge a rival team in Vadamvali (tug-of-war) that may have ended in defeat, courtesy of the opponents’ cunning tactic of loosening the rope. Yet, unbeknownst to them, this setback set the stage for a larger purpose.

Through diligent practice and unwavering resolve, the Manjummel Boys mastered the tricks, unwittingly preparing themselves for a momentous challenge. When their dear friend Subhash fell into a bottomless pit, the Boys’ unique skill proved providential. Isn’t it remarkable that they chose to play tug-of-war instead of any other sport and prepared throughout their lives for this particular moment? Call it destiny or kismet,...

Ilaiyaraaja’s Legal Notice To Manjummel Boys Team ( Photo Credit – Facebook; IMDb )

2024 has been quite impressive for the Malayalam film industry, delivering back-to-back hits across various genres. One such standout film is “Manjummel Boys,” directed by Chindambaran. It’s a gripping survival thriller boasting an exceptional cast, including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Khalid Rahman, Jean Paul Lal, Ganaptahi, Deepak Parambol, and others.

“Manjummel Boys” has garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences, with its Ott release receiving a remarkable reception. However, the film encountered a legal hurdle following legal notice from the esteemed Indian musician and composer, Ilaiyaraaja.

Ilaiyaraaja’s Legal Notice To Team Manjummel Boys

According to reports, Ilaiyaraaja has issued a legal notice to the team for using a song he composed for Kamal Haasan’s 1991 film, Guna. Director Chidambaram incorporated the song ‘Kanmani Anbodu Kaadhalan’ from Guna in the opening and climax scenes of Manjummel Boys.

Manjummel Boys Ott Releases. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Manjummel Boys has become the biggest Malayalam hit of 2024 so far. The survival thriller film is written and directed by Chidambaram. The film stars Soubin Shahir, Balu Varghese, Arun Kurian, Deepak Parambol, Sreenath Bhasi, Ganapathi S Poduval, Lal Jr, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Chandu Salimkumar, and others. The movie is based on a real-life incident that happened in 2006 when a group of boys met with a tragic fate at the Guna Cave of Kodaikanal.

The Malayalam movie received highly positive reviews from critics and movie-going audiences. The Chindambaran-directed film is doing wonders at the box office, not only in India but also worldwide. The success has been so humongous that the makers separately released a Telugu-dubbed version of Manjummel Boys in theatres last month. Even the Telugu version is doing well in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. However, many have been wondering when the movie will be released online.

Manjummel Boys At The Worldwide Box Office (After 46 Days) ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Manjummel Boys still has some fuel left in its tank and it is managing to push its collection tally at the worldwide box office. All thanks to the release of the Telugu dubbed version, the film is keeping its scoreboard ticking. Now, as per the recent development, the Malayalam blockbuster has crossed 130 crores at the Indian box office and 225 crores gross globally. Keep reading to know more!

Enjoying a long theatrical run!

Directed by Chidambaram, the Mollywood survival drama was released on 22nd February. After the initial good start, the film continued to grow with each passing day. In fact, the collection during the second and third week came higher than the collection of the opening week. Displaying strong legs, the film has already completed a theatrical run of over one and a half months.

Manjummel Boys at...

Manjummel Boys Box Office (Telugu)(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Manjummel Boys, after breaking almost all pre-existing box office records in the Malayalam film industry, is still achieving some glorious feats. Recently, the film marked its debut with its Telugu version, and it has created history by taking the biggest opening of all time for a Kollywood film. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Chidambaram, the survival drama was originally released on 22nd February, and it opened to highly positive reviews from critics. Among audiences, it enjoyed extraordinary word-of-mouth, due to which the film has done exceptionally well at ticket windows. Now, the film is doing wonders in the Telugu states.

Coming to the box office update, Manjummel Boys has surpassed the recent Mollywood blockbuster by miles. For those who don’t know, Premalu sold over 10,000 tickets in Telugu states on its opening day, and it pulled off impressive numbers after that.

Manjummel Boys Box Office Collection Day 32 (5th Weekend) ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Manjummel Boys, the critically acclaimed survival drama, has captured hearts across India. Director Chidambaram’s film has continued its box office dominance even in its fifth weekend. It has raked in a staggering profit, proving to be a goldmine for its makers. Read further to know Manjummel Boys’ progress card after Day 32.

Let’s break down the film’s impressive performance at the box office. Manjummel Boys had a strong opening week, collecting 26.35 crores. It maintained momentum in the following weeks, grossing 37.15 crores in week two, 33.55 crores in week three, and 16.45 crores in week four.

Even in its fifth week, the film refused to slow down. Despite a slight dip of 24.14% on the fifth Friday (Day 30), collecting 1.1 crores, the movie bounced back significantly over the weekend. The fifth Saturday (Day 31) saw a whopping 95.45% increase in collections, bringing in 2.15 crores.

Manjummel Boys Box Office Collection: Ends Week 4 (Day 29) With A 471% Profit ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Manjummel Boys, the survival thriller story that defied expectations, continues its victory lap at the box office. The film has just concluded its fourth week, wrapping up a phenomenal run with a staggering profit on its investment. Read further to find out Manjummel Boys’s 29 days box office collection (worldwide) and its Roi.

Manjummel Boys‘ journey began strong, grossing 26.35 crore in its opening week. The momentum continued with collections of 37.15 crore and 33.55 crore in weeks two and three, respectively. Entering its fourth week, the film witnessed a slight dip on the first day (Friday) with 2.1 crore, reflecting a decrease of 8.70% compared to the previous Friday. However, the weekend saw a significant surge, with Saturday collections jumping a whopping 83.33% to 3.85 crore. This positive trend continued on Sunday, grossing 4.6 crore, a 19.48% increase from Saturday’s takings.

Weekdays, as expected,...

Manjummel Boys Crosses 2018 At The Worldwide Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )

The task has been finally accomplished! Yes, Manjummel Boys, after spending three weeks and two days in theatres, has managed to cross the lifetime collection of Tovino Thomas’ 2018 and become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the worldwide box office. Now, the film is aiming to touch a new milestone. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Chidambaram, the survival thriller was released on 22nd February, and it received highly positive reviews upon its arrival. Considering the positivity all around, the film was supposed to be good at ticket windows, but no one expected it to be a record-smashing all-time blockbuster. Both in India and in overseas, it’s a mega success.

Manjummel Boys at the worldwide box office

On day 23rd, Manjummel Boys made a rocking entry into the 100 crore (net) club at the...

Manjummel Boys 3rd Week Box Office Collection ( Photo Credit – Think Music India / YouTube )

Manjummel Boys has ended its three-week run at the box office on an impressive note. The movie, starring Soubin Shahir, Lal, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, and Ganapathy in key roles, has emerged as a major commercial success. Here’s a detailed report of its 3rd-week collections at the Indian Box Office.

Manjummel Boys is proving to be a box office juggernaut, solidifying its place as a Mollywood all-time blockbuster. The film’s strong performance in Weeks 2 and 3 indicates positive word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest. After a successful three-week run, the film has surpassed the 97 crore mark at the Indian Box Office.

The movie’s momentum grew steadily during its third weekend. Ticket sales jumped from 5.5 crore on the third Friday to a robust 8.9 crore by Sunday, showcasing the movie’s enduring appeal. This momentum continued into the weekdays,...

Manjummel Boys Telugu Version Release Date(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Manjummel Boys is one of the Malayalam movies of 2024 that has fascinated the movie-going audience. The survival thriller will be released in theatres on February 22, 2024. Directed by Chidambaram, the film stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, and Arun Kurian.

It has been three weeks since Manjummel Boys was released in theatres, and the craze is unstoppable. Due to the film’s humongous success in the Malayalam-speaking regions, the makers decided to release the Telugu and Hindi dubbed versions in theatres. Hence, it was recently reported that the film will also not be releasing anytime soon on any Ott platform. However, a new report states that the Telugu dubbed version has been pushed back to a new release date.

Manjummel Boys Telugu Dubbed Version Release Date

Earlier, the survival thriller was supposed...

Manjummel Boys Box Office Day 18 Collections(Photo Credit –Instagram)

One of the most captivating and thrilling survival movies of the year, Manjummel Boys, is still going strong at the box office. The movie features Soubin Shahir, Lal, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, and Ganapathy in pivotal roles. Find out how the Malayalam movie performed at the box office on its 3rd weekend.

Manjummel Boys maintained momentum over the third weekend, collecting 5.5 crore on day 16 (3rd Friday), 8.5 crore on day 17 (3rd Saturday), and 8.9 crore on day 18 (3rd Sunday). Interestingly, there was a slight drop of 4.71% in collections on the 18th day compared to day 17. This brings the film’s total domestic net collection to a staggering 86.4 crore.

Crossing the 100 Crore Mark and Beyond

That’s not all! Manjummel Boys has already crossed the prestigious 100 crore mark at the Indian Box Office in terms of gross collections. The film’s total gross collection...

Malayalam movies have delivered several survival thrillers over the years. The earliest of these survival films would be Malooty from the year 1990. In the last few years, there have been films that have taken on survival thrillers as a genre; Nayattu (2018) and Malayinkunju (2018) are some of the successful films that were about saving people from the depths of crisis. Manjummel Boys is a 2024 Malayalam-language film that is based on a true story that took place in 2006 when a bunch of boys went on a trip to Kodaikanal. Directed by Chidambaram, this film explores the friendship between the men, beyond just their desperate attempts to save one of them.

Spoilers Ahead

Where Did Prasad Meet The Boys?

Prasad was a driver with a local travel company who met all the men at a wedding function in the town of Manjummel. These men have been friends for a long time, as they grew up together,...

Manjummel Boys Scores A Century At The Worldwide Box Office. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Manjummel Boys is on a record-breaking spree, and it won’t be slowing down anytime soon at the worldwide box office. After crossing the 50 crore milestone recently, the film has achieved one more major feat within a few days. The feat we’re talking about here is that the latest Malayalam blockbuster has smashed a global century and is on its way to creating history. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Chidambaram, the latest Mollywood release is a survival thriller that arrived in theatres on 22nd February. Upon its release, the film had extremely positive reactions, and as a result, it has turned into an unstoppable force at ticket windows. After a good start of 3.40 crores at the Indian box office, the highest single-day collection was recorded this Sunday (day 11), with as much as 9.70 crores net coming in.

Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram‘s sophomore film, Manjummel Boys, is based on a true story. Even though true stories provide an essential template to weave the story around, they also restrict the filmmaker from broadening his creativity. In Manjummel Boys, however, Chidambaram found a poignant plot and marvellously blends it with the cinematic sensibilities of the audience.

From its ordinary cookie-cutter introduction scenes, this film quickly transforms into a gripping emotional drama in no time. The film revolves around the members of a local club in Manjummel in Kochi. Located in the shadow of Ernakulam’s industrial belt, Manjummel is a quaint town. Its skyline is dotted with the smokestacks billowing black smoke. Manjummel Boys – ten ordinary, easy-going boys – are in their early twenties. They all work in and around Manjummel’s burgeoning small factories. They drink without care, dance at uninvited local weddings, and believe, like every other boy gang in the history of civilization,...

The first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film #ManjummelBoys has been revealed. The poster features a simple design with all the lead actors against a vibrant background.

The film stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, and Ganapathi in the lead roles. The music for the film has been composed by Sushin Shyam, while the cinematography is by Shyju Khalid. Vivek Harshan has edited the film.

ManjuMel boys is directed by Chidambaram, who is known for his work on the film Jane man.

Manjummel Boys is a highly anticipated film and the first look poster has only increased the excitement among fans. The film is expected to release in theaters soon.

Weekend Blockbusters, the production house founded by producer Sophia Paul, has been celebrating its 10th anniversary by announcing four new projects apart from Production Number 7, which stars Antony Varghese and is directed by debutant Ajith Mampally. The production house has already revealed that Production Number 7 is an action-packed revenge drama with music by Sam C. S1

The latest announcement from Weekend Blockbusters is Production Number 8, which will be helmed by the brilliant director Chidambaram, who made his debut with the comedy drama Jan.E.Man in 2021. The film was a surprise hit and received critical acclaim for its performances, humour, emotional depth, story and direction. Chidambaram is also currently working on his second film Manjummel Boys, which stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese and Ganapathi in important roles.

'@W_blockbusters #ProductionNumber8 to be directed by Chidambaram

Next Update at 4Pm !!pic.twitter.com/Q8n9JW2sVm

— Mollywood...

Chidambaram, who made his directorial debut with Jan E Man, is back with his second film, Manjummel Boys. The film is a comedy-drama that is set in Kodaikanal, a hill station in Tamil Nadu, where a group of friends go for a trip and encounter some unexpected and hilarious situations.

The film has wrapped up its shoot after 101 days of filming, as announced by actor-producer Soubin Shahir on Instagram. The film features a stellar cast, including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Lal, Ganapathi, Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salimkumar and Vishnu Raghu. Some of the popular filmmakers like Lal Jr and Khalid Rahman are also playing important roles in the film.

Pack Up Still Manjumal Boys

The film has been produced by Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir, and Shawn Antony under the banner of Parava Films. The film has been shot by Shyju Khalid, who also worked on Jan E Man.

CinemaRanging from a devoted single father carrying the hateful weight of caste superiority to a supervillain who has loved and lost, here are some male characters of Malayalam cinema who have enthralled us since 2020.Neelima MenonMammootty in PuzhuHaving picked some of Malayalam cinema’s most intriguing female characters since 2018, we now dwell on some fascinating male characters who have enthralled us since 2020. The lineup is long, ranging from a devoted single father carrying the hateful weight of caste superiority to a supervillain who has loved and lost, but we have filtered them to nine. Here are our picks. Kuttan (Puzhu) In reality, he is a nameless character, addressed as Oppe, Kuttan, or Achan by those close to him. Dressed nattily in well-pressed checked cotton shirts and trousers, Kuttan lives in a suburban apartment with his only adolescent son. Initially, nothing really gives him away. A former police officer, he is a devoted single father,...

New Delhi, Aug 26 (Ians) India’s most-valuable startup Byju’s is facing larger scrutiny from the government as it has failed to submit its audited financial report from Deloitte for the financial year 2021 even after more than 17 months.

Insider company sources told Ians that the report is expected anytime soon, may be next week, but the long delay has now alarmed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (McA).

According to sources, the ministry sent a letter to Byju’s earlier this month, asking the 22 billion edtech startup to explain the delay in filing its audit report for FY21.

The IPO-bound Byju’s, according to sources privy to the development, has completed the consolidation of businesses after “ironing out the complexities” as the edtech unicorn made at least 10 acquisitions for a cumulative transaction value of about 2.5 billion last year.

According to them, there are “no compliance issues” as the company has filed...

New Delhi, July 21 (Ians) Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram on Thursday said he has written a letter to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (Sfio) to investigate the finances of edtech major Byju’s that was last valued at over 22 billion. Chidambaram called for a probe into Byju’s for not filing its 2020-21 (FY21) financial […]...

InterviewChidambaram, who co-wrote and directed the humourous movie 'Jan.E.Man.', shares behind-the-scenes stories from the film that was made in a month.CrisPoster of 'Jan.E.Man.'Exactly at midnight, when Monichan, the wayward son, is about to kiss his dead father for one last time, firecrackers shoot up into the sky from the neighbour’s house. They turn to see a man standing on the balcony next door shouting, “Happy birthday to me”. Death in one house, birthday in the other. Deep, you’d think, except, the way the story is told – for this is a story – you’d have little time to think of depth. You’d be flicking away teardrops half the time because you have laughed that hard. Jan.E.Man, the new Malayalam film on the block, comes from that beautiful recipe of adding dollops of humour into really dark situations. Chidambaram, the new director of this marvelous film,...