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MollywoodThe association’s office bearers, when questioned about rape-accused actor Vijay Babu and the disbanding of its Internal Committee, echoed answers similar to those they gave during the Dileep case.Tnm StaffMen at the dais of the 28th general body meeting of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (A.M.M.A) had two blanket answers for a multitude of questions they were asked at a press meet on Sunday, June 26. One is an answer to questions on the lackluster action taken towards Vijay Babu, producer and actor accused of rape of a woman actor – ‘but the case is under the consideration of the court’. Two is an answer to repeated questions on the recently disbanded Internal Committee (Ic) of the association - 'why don't you ask any positive questions, instead of harping on these' – ‘these’ meaning issues of sexual assault and lack of an Ic for women to make complaints at. Both...

Sexual assaultA day before her resignation, A.M.M.A had said that Vijay Babu offered to step away from the Executive Committee of the body. CrisMaala Parvathi/FacebookMaala Parvathy, theatre and film actor, has resigned from the Internal Committee (Ic) that was recently formed in the actors’ body Association of Malayalam Cinema Artistes (A.M.M.A.). Her decision comes in the wake of the association's inaction against Vijay Babu, an actor and producer who has been accused of raping a woman actor. Tnm has learnt that Maala Parvathi sent in her resignation on the morning of Monday, May 2, but will continue to be a member of A.M.M.A. In her resignation, the actor wrote that constituting an Internal Complaints Committee was for compliance with the law, and was useful to build confidence in women. "I was happy to be a part of it. It is not just a grievance redressal committee,...

Sexual HarassmentThe Wcc filed a writ petition in the Kerala High Court in October 2018, to urge the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists or Amma to form an Ic.Tnm StaffWCC file image Three and a half years after the Women in Cinema Collective (Wcc) -- a body of women workers in Malayalam cinema -- moved the court for an Internal Committee (Ic) in the film actors' organisation Amma, the latter has announced in a circular of forming one. The circular, dated March 10, says that an Internal Complaints Committee, brought into the constitution of the association, has been formed. Actor Shwetha Menon will be the presiding officer while actors Rachana Narayanankutty, Kukku Parameswaran and Maala Parvathi will be the other members. A lawyer will also be appointed in the next meeting on March 19, the circular says. The Wcc filed filed two writ petitions in the Kerala High Court in October 2018, which...

Mollywood'Aaraattu' is helmed by director B Unnikrishnan. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeMollywood star Mohanlal’s upcoming film Aaraattu is gearing up for theatrical release. The makers of the film announced on Monday, February 7 that the film will be releasing in theatres on February 18. Sharing a new poster from the film, Mohanlal wrote: “#Aaraattu is all set to hit the theatres worldwide from February 18, 2022.” Directed by filmmaker B Unnikrishnan, the ensemble cast of Aaraattu includes actors Mohanlal, Vijayaraghavan, Saikumar, Siddique, Johny Antony, Nandu, Kottayam Ramesh, Indrans, Sivaji Guruvayoor, Kochupreman, Prasanth Alaxander, Ashwin, Lukman, Anoop Davis, Ravikumar, Garuda Ram, Prabhakar, Shraddha Sreenath, Rachana Narayanankutty, Swaswika, Malavika Menon, Neha Saxena and Seetha. It is scripted by Udayakrishna, who had also scripted the movie Pulimurugan. Stunt choreographers Anil Arasu, K Ravi Verma, A Vijay and Supreme Sundar have been roped in to choreograph the action sequences in Aaraattu. Filled with comedy and stunt sequences, the trailer...

MollywoodDirected by B Unnikrishnan, the cast also includes Shraddha Srinath of ‘Vikram Vedha’ fame.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe trailer of actor Mohanlal’s upcoming film Aaraattu was unveiled on February 4. The trailer features Moahanlal as Ganabhushanam Neyyattinkara Gopan. Shraddha Sreenath and Mohanlal’s characters in the film appear to be rivals. Featuring action sequences, the trailer hints at an action-comedy flick. Helmed by director B Unnikrishnan, the ensemble cast includes actors Mohanlal, Vijayaraghavan, Saikumar, Siddique , Johny Antony, Nandu, Kottayam Ramesh, Indrans, Sivaji Guruvayoor, Kochupreman, Prasanth Alaxander, Ashwin, Lukman, Anoop Davis, Ravikumar, Garuda Ram, Prabhakar, Shraddha Sreenath, Rachana Narayanankutty, Swaswika, Malavika Menon, Neha Saxena and Seetha. It is scripted by Udayakrishna, who had also scripted the movie Pulimurugan. Stunt choreographers Anil Arasu, K Ravi Verma, A Vijay and Supreme Sundar are on board to choreograph the action sequences in Aaraattu. Rahul Raj is taking care of the music and background scores, while...

MollywoodDirected by B Unnikrishnan, the film has Shraddha Srinath of ‘Vikram Vedha’ fame starring opposite Mohanlal.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeMarking the festival of Vishu, the makers of the upcoming Malayalam movie Aaraattu dropped the first teaser of the film on Wednesday. The film stars popular Mollywood actor Mohanlal. The close to one-minute teaser features action-packed stunt sequences with thumping high-speed music playing in the background. Playing the role of Neyyattinkara Gopan, Mohanlal looks striking in the slow-motion sequences. The teaser promises a high-octane entertainer. Mohanlal shared the teaser with fans on Wednesday on social media platforms. He also took to Twitter to celebrate the success of the teaser. He also shared a new poster featuring his still from the teaser, stating that Aaraattu is the first teaser in Mollywood that has racked over 3.3 million-plus views within 24 hours post-release. Happy that #AaraattuTeaser is reaching the eyes of Millionshttps://t.co/cwCDbtC5LF#Aaraattu pic.

MollywoodAR Rahman will reportedly play a cameo as part of a special music video in ‘Aaraattu’. Tnm StaffTwitter/MohanlalBody 2:

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal took to social media on Sunday to express his happiness at collaborating with Oscar winner Ar Rahman for his upcoming film Aaraattu. The actor shared a photo of himself with the music composer and the film’s director B Unnikrishnan, and wrote, “A rare and remarkable shoot with the Music Maestro @arrahman for #Aaraattu. @unnikrishnanb.”

A rare and remarkable shoot with the Music Maestro @arrahman for #Aaraattu. @unnikrishnanb pic.twitter.com/GPEz23e0lH

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) March 21, 2021

Ar Rahman will reportedly do a cameo as part of a special music video in the film. Fans of both Rahman and Mohanlal are eagerly awaiting the film’s release since the news was shared with them. It may be noted that Rahman had composed music for Mohanlal’s film...

MollywoodThe film is an action-comedy, written by Udaykrishna, and directed by B Unnikrishnan.Digital NativeMohanlal has wrapped up his portions for the big budget movie Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu, directed by B Unnikrishnan. It is an action-comedy movie written by Udaykrishna, who wrote Mohanlal’s Pulimurugan. The director tweeted, “Lal sir finished his portrayal of Neyyattinkara Gopan today; all that’s left now is just one day’s work which he will finish in March second week. Everyone who has worked with him knows he’s simply the best to work with. The way he made things a lot easier for everyone in the unit during this hectic shoot, made more difficult by the pandemic, was just amazing!! A Big Thank You, Sir.” After Drishyam 2, Mohanlal had begun shooting for Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu. The film went on floors on November 23 last year and the shooting progressed in Palakkad, following all the safety protocols.

Mollywood Also in the cast are Lal, Sunny Wayne, Oviya, Lena, Rachana Narayanankutty and Sudheer Karamana.Digital NativeTheatres across Kerala have reopened recently after the coronavirus lockdown and movie buffs are slowly and steadily flocking in to catch their favorite new releases. Of course, there is a steady line up for films waiting to hit the silver screens. The good news for hardcore film buffs is that Black Coffee is all set to hit the marquee on February 19. Interestingly, Black Coffee is a spin-off of the 2011 hit film Salt N Pepper. While some of the characters from Salt N Pepper are retained for Black Coffee, some new characters are also added to make the narrative interesting. The main characters in Black Coffee will be Baburaj playing Cook Babu, Lal appearing as Kalidasan and Swetha Menon as Maya. Also in the cast are Sunny Wayne, Oviya, Lena, Rachana Narayanankutty and Sudheer Karamana.

Mollywood The film is slated to hit cinemas on August 12, 2021.Digital NativeThe much-awaited first look poster of the Mohanlal-starrer, Aaraattu, has been released by the star himself on his social media handle on Monday. Sharing poster the star took to his Twitter and wrote, "#Aaraattu Official Poster (sic)." #Aaraattu Official Poster@unnikrishnanb pic.twitter.com/qd8uodthhX — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) February 1, 2021 The poster features Mohanlal can be seen in a fierce look, ready to take his enemies head-on. His car can be seen in the background. From the poster, it is evident that Mohanlal will be playing a mass role in this flick. The film is slated to hit cinemas on August 12, 2021. Directed by B Unnikrishnan, the film has Mohanlal playing the role of Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu. The film has been scripted by Udyakrishna. Aaraattu, which is being shot primarily in Palakkad, is being made on a budget of Rs...

MollywoodThe film has been directed by B Unnikrishnan.Digital NativeTwitter/ B UnnikrishnanKannada star Garuda Ram of Kgf fame has been roped in for a pivotal role in the Mohanlal starrer Aaraattu. The upcoming mass entertainer is being directed by B Unnikrishnan. On Wednesday, director Unnikrishnan took to his social media pages and shared a picture with the leading man Mohanlal and Garuda Ram. "It was nice working with Ram, aka Garuda Ram in #aarattu," wrote B Unnikrishnan in his tweet. It was nice working with Ram, aka Garuda Ram in #Aarattu pic.twitter.com/9xOfZ4W5Sa — B Unnikrishnan (@unnikrishnanb) January 20, 2021 Even though nothing much has been revealed about the Kgf actor's character in the movie, the sources close to the project suggest that he is playing the lead antagonist. In the film, Mohanlal plays the titular role of Neyyattinkara Gopan, who travels from Neyyattinkara to Palakkad. Apparently, the actor travels in a black Mercedes,...

MollywoodThe film is directed by B Unnikrishnan and scripted by Udayakrishna.Digital NativeMohanlal’s new look poster in the upcoming Malayalam film Neyyatinkara Gopante Aarattu shows the star sitting cross-legged on a white antique chair, sporting a black shirt and white mundu. From the poster, it is evident that Mohanlal will be playing a mass role in this flick. The first look poster of Neyyatinkara Gopante Aarattu, showing the star entering a black vintage car, was released a few weeks ago. Sources in the know say that the Mercedes also plays an important role in the film. The film is directed by B Unnikrishnan and scripted by Udayakrishna. Mohanlal plays the title role of Neyyatinkara Gopan. Shraddha Srinath is making a comeback to the Malayalam film industry years after making her debut with the Asif Ali starrer Kohinoor. Reportedly, Shraddha will be playing a Revenue Divisional Officer in Neyyatinkara Gopante Aarattu.

MollywoodThe film, directed by B Unnikrishnan, has Mohanlal playing the title character while the female lead will be played by Shraddha Srinath.Digital NativeThe first look poster of Mohanlal’s upcoming film Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu shows him entering a black vintage car. The car -- Mercedes-Benz 300 Sel 6.3 -- plays an important role in the film, directed by filmmaker-producer B Unnikrishnan. This extremely luxurious car was produced by Mercedes Benz between 1968 and 1972. The model used in the film had marked the beginning of the super saloon-style we know today. Apparently, Gopan (Mohanlal) travels from Neyyattinkara to Palakkad in this black Mercedes, with the registration number 2255, on an assignment. What happens in the journey forms the crux of the film. Actor Shraddha Srinath will be making a comeback into the Malayalam film industry after five years. Reportedly, Shraddha will be playing the Revenue Divisional Officer in the film. The cast will also have Saikumar,...

MollywoodThe film is scripted and directed by actor Baburaj, who reprises the role of Cook Babu he played in ‘Salt N Pepper’. Digital NativeThe 2011 film Salt N Pepper, directed by Aashiq Abu, was one of the biggest hits in the Malayalam film industry. It collected Rs 5.1 crore in 50 days of its release. After nine long years, the trailer of the upcoming film Black Coffee brings back the characters in Salt N Pepper. Black Coffee is scripted and directed by actor Baburaj who played a role in Salt N Pepper. The main characters in Black Coffee include Baburaj playing Cook Babu, Lal appearing as Kalidasan and Swetha Menon as Maya, all three of them reprising their roles in Salt N Pepper. Also in the cast are Sunny Wayne, Oviya, Lena, Rachana Narayanankutty and Sudheer Karamana, who were not part of the Aashiq Abu film. Black Coffee will be all about Cook...

MollywoodIn the film, Shraddha Srinath will play the Revenue Divisional Officer and she joined the sets of the movie a couple of days back. Digital NativeShraddha Srinath will be making a comeback into the Malayalam film industry after five years with the new Mohanlal starrer Aaraattu. Directed by B Unni Krishnan, the film went on the floors earlier this week. Joining the sets, Mohanlal took to Twitter saying, "Joined at the sets of my new movie #Aaraattu Directed by @unnikrishnanb and written by Udayakrishna.” Joined at the sets of my new movie #Aaraattu Directed by @unnikrishnanb and written by Udayakrishna pic.twitter.com/LkVfXZSNQf — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) November 23, 2020 In the film, Shraddha Srinath will play the Revenue Divisional Officer and she has joined the sets of the movie a couple of days back. The actor, in an interview with Cinemaxpress, said that Aaraattu would be a complete Mohanlal film and will...

MollywoodThe film is directed by B Unnikrishnan and scripted by Udayakrishna.Digital NativeMalayalam filmmaker B Unnikrishnan is all geared up for his next film, with superstar Mohanlal, titled Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu. On Monday, the shooting of the film commenced officially and Mohanlal has joined the sets. "Joined at the sets of my new movie #Aaraattu Directed by @unnikrishnanb and written by Udayakrishna,” Mohanlal wrote on Twitter. According to sources, the team will be filming their initial schedule in Palakkad. Unnikrishnan and Mohanlal have earlier worked together in Madampi, Mr Fraud, Villain, and Grandmaster. Udayakrishna the scriptwriter of the film, has collaborated with Mohanlal for Pulimurugan which turned out to be one of the biggest hits in the star’s career. However, it is the first time that B Unnikrishnan and Udayakrishna are teaming up. Recently it was announced that Shraddha Srinath has been signed in to play an Ias officer...

MollywoodShraddha Srinath who made her acting debut in the 2015 Malayalam film ‘Kohinoor’ will play the female lead.Digital NativeWe reported a few days ago that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and director B Unnikrishnan will be teaming up for a film. And now the title for this project has been officially announced as Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu. According to reports from reliable sources, Mohanlal plays the role of Neyyattinkara Gopan in this flick. The story of this film will revolve around the main character played by Mohanlal and his journey from Neyyattinkara to Palakkad. Apparently, Gopan travels from Neyyattinkara to Palakkad in a black Mercedes, with the registration number 2255, on an assignment, and what happens in the journey forms the crux of the film. Sources in the know say that the Mercedes also plays an important role in the film. A major portion of Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu will be shot in Palakkad with...

Controversy“Instead of questioning us, it is time they question themselves and share their views with all of us,” the two actors have said.Tnm StaffActors Revathy and Padmapriya have written to the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (Amma) asking what the organisation’s leadership’s thoughts are on General Secretary Edavela Babu’s interview in which he made uncharitable remarks about an actor who survived sexual assault. “What is your stand as individuals and as part of Amma leadership towards Mr Edavela Babu’s interviews in the media over the last few days and the endorsement of the same by the Vice President Mr Ganesh Kumar? What will be the action taken when some members of the leadership behave in a fashion that discredits Amma and the film industry as a whole?” Revathy and Padmapriya asked. A few days ago, Edavela Babu, in an interview to Reporter Live’s...

MollywoodThe movie will be directed by actor Baburaj, and it will be a spinoff of the 2010 film ‘Salt N’ Pepper’.Digital NativeSunny Wayne and Oviya have been signed up to play the lead pair in the upcoming film Black Coffee, which will be directed by actor Baburaj. In this film, Sunny Wayne will be seen playing an aspiring filmmaker, we hear. About the lead characters, the director has said in an interview to the Times of India, “His character Davis works as an assistant director and dreams of directing his movie soon. Oviya plays an American Malayali who comes down to Kochi with dreams of becoming an actor. When she realises that it isn't as easy as she thought, she becomes a successful model.” Adding more about the film, he said, “We are trying to showcase the life of girls who come to Kochi from far and wide, to chase their dreams.

MollywoodAccording to reports, the Hindi remake rights of the film have been acquired by filmmaker Neeraj Pandey.Digital NativeNayanthara is one of the busiest actors in the southern film circuit right now and it is interesting that one of her films is being remade in Hindi. The Malayalam film Puthiya Niyamam is all set to be remade in Hindi. The film starred Mammootty and Nayanthara as the lead pair. According to reports, the Hindi remake rights of the film have been acquired by filmmaker Neeraj Pandey. Sources told Deccan Chronicle that Pandey loved the film when he saw it. He wants to make that film now with a top Bollywood actor. Other characters including the husband and the firebrand female cop will also be finalised soon. The crime drama was written and directed by Ak Sajan and was released on February 12, 2016. It may be noted here that Nayan went on...