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These Indian Horror Movies Outrank Kajol’s Maa on IMDb — And They’re Streaming Now

Kajol’s horror film Maa was released in theatres yesterday. At the time of writing, the movie holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. If you are interested in the horror genre, we have shortlisted a few Indian horror movies that have a higher IMDb rating than Maa. These films are available to stream on popular Indian Ott platforms. (Viewer discretion is advised.)

1. Tumbbad Year of Release – 2018 Director – Rahi Anil Barve IMDb Rating – 8.2/10 Streaming On – Amazon Prime Video

Plot: The period horror movie is set in the early 20th Century in the cursed village of Tumbbad. The story follows a man named Vinayak Rao (played by Sohum Shah), whose unending greed takes him back to his village in search of a hidden ancestral treasure. But to escape from poverty and claim the treasure, he must face the...

Here’s When & Where To Watch Dance Party On Ott ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Malayalam dance musical comedy, Dance Party, finally gets its digital release. The film had a theatrical release in December 2023 and enjoyed favorable reviews from the family and young audiences alike. It could not perform creditably at the box office, but the few who watched it appreciated the acting, comedy, and music too. Recently, the Ott platform announced that the film will soon be available for streaming.

When & Where To watch Dance Party

Dance Party will be available to stream from May 30, 2025, on Manorama Max. The platform shared the news on social media with the caption, “Dance Party | From May 30 | manoramaMAX.”

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Fans of Malayalam movies, music, and comedy can now enjoy the film at home. If you are looking for something light, musical, and full of laughs,...

Andrea Jeremiah Pisasu 2 Controversy! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Andrea Jeremiah is well known for her peculiar voice; some of the songs she sang once created a sensation in Tamil cinema. She also sang in the Telugu film Bharat Ane Nenu. Apart from her unique voice, she is also appreciated for her charm and the kind of roles she portrays in films.

Andrea Jeremiah will be featured in the upcoming Tamil sequel Pisasu 2, directed by filmmaker Mysskin.

Pisaasu is a 2014 Tamil horror film directed by Mysskin and produced by filmmaker Bala. The star cast includes Naga, Rajkumar Pitchumani, and Ashvatt, alongside Radharavi, Kalyani Natarajan, Prayaga Martin, and Harish Uthaman.

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Top South Indian Horror Movies to watch on Ott ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Prime Video )

If you are fans of horror thrillers and want to see more scary movies, this list is for you. Here are the top 10 South Indian horror films that you can watch on platforms like Hotstar and Prime Video. These movies will give you chills and thrills, offering a mix of fear and excitement.

1. Masooda IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 Available on: Aha

Directed by Sai Kiran and starring Thiruveer, Kavya Kalyanram and Sangeetha, Masooda is a Telugu film that mesmerized audiences with its powerful visual storytelling. The performances of Thiruveer and Sangeetha are especially noteworthy.

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2. Bhoothakaalam IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 Available on: Sony Liv

Directed by Rahul Sadasivan and starring Shane Nigam and Revathi, Bhoothakaalam had breathed new life into the haunted house genre. The film transforms a typical...

Vela is an upcoming Malayalam film that stars Shane Nigam and Sunny Wayne as police officers who work in a control room in Palakkad. The film is directed by debutant Syam Sasi and written by M Sajas, who previously penned the Asif Ali-starrer Mandharam. The film is produced by Cyn-Cyl Celluloid and distributed by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films.

The film is billed as an emotion-centric crime drama that is inspired by actual events. The plot revolves around the complex relationship between two police officers, Mallikarjunan (played by Sunny Wayne) and Ullas Augustine (played by Shane Nigam). Ullas is a new recruit who joins the control room and has to deal with many false messages that come his way. He faces a dilemma whether to follow or ignore those messages, or to report them to his seniors. Mallikarjunan is a senior officer who has a different approach to his...

KollywoodWritten and directed by Mysskin, ‘Pisasu 2’ has music by composer Karthik Raja, the eldest son of Ilaiyaraaja. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Andrea JeremiahDirector Mysskin's much-awaited horror thriller Pisasu 2, featuring actor Andrea Jeremiah in the lead, will hit the screens on August 31 this year. Rock Fort Entertainment, the production house producing the film, took to Twitter to make the announcement on Wednesday, July 13. "With the blessings of Lord Ganesha, 'Pisasu 2' will release worldwide on Vinayakar Chathurthi on August 31,” the tweet read. Andrea, who plays the lead, also shared the announcement with fans. She tweeted, "Are you ready to be haunted? Director Mysskin's 'Pisasu2' is releasing in theatres worldwide on Vinayagar Chathurthi, August 31 2022." The film, which will also feature actors Vijay Sethupathy in an extended cameo role, Poorna and Cooku with Comali fame Santhosh Prathap in pivotal roles, has been written and directed by Mysskin. The cast also includes Shamna Kasim (Poorna...

Kollywood'Pisasu 2' is primarily shot in Tamil, and will be dubbed and released in three languages — Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeTamil filmmaker Mysskin is back with another of his trademark horror /thriller films, Pisasu 2. The teaser for the film, which has actor Andrea Jeremiah in the lead, was unveiled on Friday, April 29. The teaser, through a series of short but spine-chilling shots, hints at an intense film. Mysskin shared an intriguing poster while giving news about the teaser. The poster features Andrea in a white dress, sitting in a dark room, with a yellow spotlight placed above.The film is primarily shot in Tamil, and will be dubbed and released in three languages — Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The teaser announcement drew attention from fans. The cast also includes Cooku with Comali fame Santhosh Prathap, Shamna Kasim (Poorna), and Namita Krishnamurthy in pivotal roles. Popular Kollywood actor Vijay Sethupathi...

KollywoodThe title and first look poster of 'Vendhu Thanindathu Kaadu', previously titled 'Nadhigalilae Neeradum Suriyan', was revealed on August 6. Tnm StaffActor Silambarasan is currently working on the Gautham Menon directorial Vendhu Thanindathu Kaadu. The actor shared a photo of the massive physical transformation he had to undergo in preparation for the role. He posted a collage of photos showing how much weight he lost for the upcoming movie. He has reportedly lost around 15 kg. While several celebrities and people from their families have shared their weight loss stories on social media, readers should be aware that drastic weight loss programmes should be formulated in consultation with experts. There are several factors to be considered, from how much weight a person should lose and at what pace for health benefits to what is best suited for their age and body type. The title and first look poster of Vendhu...

Film Commentary'Guitar Kambi' has the same signature style of romance that we have seen in almost all Gvm films, with the leads perpetually stuck in the honeymoon phase of love. Shakti SwaminathanImagine you are sitting in a restaurant and waiting for a friend. You spot a couple sitting at the same restaurant, against the backdrop of stone cladding, wooden furniture and lissom plants writhing in between. The guy sips coffee from a blue pottery cup while making intense eye contact with the woman across and you hear snatches of their staccato conversation that almost sounds like whispers. She sits daintily, in a boho ethnic attire, a cotton sari thrown casually but perfectly over her shoulder and matched with chunky silver jewellery. Her hair billows in the wind, and the glint of her nose stud and dark kohl rimmed eyes grab your attention. As you sit admiring the visceral perfection of the scene,...

KollywoodThe first-look poster of the film, which is being directed by Gnanavel, was unveiled on July 23, marking actor Suriya’s birthday.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Ramesh BalaFollowing the release of first-look images from the film, Suriya is gearing up to essay the role of a lawyer in the movie Jai Bhim. According to the latest updates, the movie is inspired by a legal case fought by retired Madras High Court Judge, Justice K Chandru, in 1993 when he was an advocate. Sources say the film’s plot will be based on the legal battle he led and fought for a woman from the Irular tribe. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding this. Justice K Chandru is a renowned judge who has disposed of 96,000 cases and is well-known among the legal circles for some of his landmark judgments. According to a report in The Hindu, these include the ruling about the availability of common burial grounds,...

Tollywood The actor and director have previously collaborated for ‘Simha’ and ‘Legend’. Digital NativeBalakrishna and director Boyapati Srinivas's next project, which has been tentatively titled Nbk 106, was officially launched last year. Having delivered hits like Simha and Legend, the duo of Balakrishna and Boyapati has reunited for another commercial film. After a brief break due to the Covid-19 lockdown, Balakrishna has returned to the sets of the action entertainer and has resumed shooting. The current schedule, which commenced on Thursday in Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, is planned for a month. Confirming the news, the director was quoted by Deccan Chronicle as saying, “Yes, we have started shooting from today (Thursday), with all precautions.” Boyapati said the shooting was in progress in Hyderabad, near Rfc. “We want to have a long schedule,” he added. While the makers are yet to announce the female lead, the director told DC that they...

TollywoodAfter Catherine Tresa announced her opting out of the project, rumours suggest that Prayaga Martin may have bagged the lead female role.Digital NativeFile PhotoSouth Indian actor Catherine Tresa was reportedly all set to play the female lead in the upcoming Balakrishna starrer, tentatively titled as Nbk 106. However, she later opted out of the project. After she left, filmmakers were on the lookout for a suitable heroine. Since the project was announced a few months ago, the question of who would play the female lead was widely speculated. Now, reports have emerged that Prayaga Martin might have bagged the role. It is rumoured that she may be seen as an Ias officer in the film, but this is not yet confirmed. Nbk 106 is directed by Boyapati Srinivas. This will be the third time that the director and the Telugu star N Balakrishna will be working together, after the hit movies Simha and Legend.

TollywoodThe first part was bankrolled by Bala’s home banner B Studios and the company holds the rights to the title.Digital NativeDigital NativeFilmmaker Mysskin, who is all set to begin work on upcoming horror-thriller Pisaasu 2, took to twitter to thank filmmaker Bala for granting permission to use the title Pisaasu for the sequel. The first part was bankrolled by Bala’s home banner B Studios and the company holds the rights to the title. When Mysskin wrote to Bala and said that he’s making the sequel to Pisaasu, the latter immediately gave him permission to use the title. Mysskin thanked Bala via a post he wrote in Tamil. It loosely translates to, “I’m indebted to thank a person. It’s my beloved technician, Bala. When I told him I was going to make Pisaasu 2, he gave away the rights of the title. I owe my gratitude to Bala for the timely help.

KollywoodWhile an official announcement is yet to be made, however, it has been confirmed by reliable sources that Andrea has already signed the project. Digital NativeDigital NativeActor-singer Andrea Jeremiah, who was last seen in Vetrimaaran’s Vada Chennai, is all set to join hands with filmmaker Mysskin for the sequel to his hit horror flick, Pisaasu. While an official announcement is yet to be made, however, it has been confirmed by reliable sources that Andrea has already signed the project and she will step into the shoes of the character essayed by Prayaga Martin, who played the titular role in the original film. An India Today report confirms that the pre-production work on the project has already begun and the film is likely to go on the floors in the first week of October. Mysskin, who is basking in the success of his last release, Psycho, recently opted out of...

SandalwoodThe actor and director had earlier teamed up for the 2017 hit movie ‘Chamak’.Digital NativeGanesh with director Suni | Digital NativeDirector Suni and actor Ganesh are teaming up again for a new film after working together in the hit movie Chamak, which released in 2017. The prep work for this project has been going on for a while now and an update about this project is that it will be bankrolled by Suprith under the banner Suprith Productions in association with Kvn Production House. Ganesh is currently busy with Gaalipata 2, which is under progress. Ramesh Reddy is bankrolling this sequel to Gaalipata under his banner, with Yograj Bhatt wielding the megaphone. Vaibhavi Shandilya, Samyuktha Menon and Sharmiela Mandre have been roped in to play the female leads in this entertainer, with Nishvika Naidu and Anant Nag in crucial roles. It may be noted here that the prequel Gaalipata also had Ganesh in...

SandalwoodYograj Bhatt is wielding the megaphone for this sequel as well.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt has been reported that the shooting of the Ganesh starrer Gaalipata 2 will begin on December 2 in Kudremukh. Expectations on this sequel have been high ever since it was announced that is in the making and finally, we have its date of commencement. Ramesh Reddy is bankrolling Gaalipata 2 under his banner while Yograj Bhatt is wielding the megaphone. Vaibhavi Shandilya, Samyuktha Menon and Sharmiela Mandre have been roped in to play the female leads in this entertainer with Nishvika Naidu and Anant Nag in crucial roles. It may be noted here that the prequel Gaalipata, which came out in 2008, was also directed by Yograj Bhatt and had Ganesh in the lead role. The rest of the star cast comprised Anant Nag, Rajesh Krishnan, Diganth, Daisy Bopanna, Neethu and Bhavana Rao. The film was a commercial success and...

CinemaHere's a list of films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada that you can now watch on online streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hotstar.Anjana ShekarSeptember and October have been eventful months with several highly anticipated films hitting the screens. While some of these films earned rave reviews, others ended up disappointing the audience. Some like Ee.Ma.Yau released in theatres a long time ago but have only just become available online. Here's a list of films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada that you can now watch on online streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hotstar. Malayalam Jallikattu (Amazon Prime) This Lijo Jose Pellissery masterpiece is one hell of a ride, literally. A rogue buffalo escapes from a slaughterhouse in the wee hours of the morning only to be hunted down by the villagers during the course of the day, well into nightfall. The films roves around different planes,...

SandalwoodThe prep work to get this film on to the floors is on, with the script work in the final stages. Digital NativeDigital Native The Kannada star Ganesh and director Suni came up with the hit movie Chamak, a couple of years ago and they are teaming up again for a new film. The prep work to get this film on to the floors is on, with the script work in the final stages. More information on this Ganesh – Suni film is expected to be out soon. In the meantime, both Suni and Ganesh are busy with their respective assignments. Suni is busy with Avatar Purusha, which has Sharan and Aashika Ranganath as the lead pair. It is a romantic comedy bankrolled by Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah under his banner. Charan Raj is composing the tunes for this flick. Avatar Purusha is in the final stages of production and will hit the marquee very soon,...

InterviewShanvi played two roles in 'Geetha' and she speaks about dubbing for herself in Kannada and the upcoming film 'Avane Srimannarayana'.Ikyatha YerasalaHer hometown maybe Varanasi, but a part of her is always yearning for Bengaluru. Now that she’s a star in the Kannada film industry and can also speak the language fluently, actor Shanvi Srivastava finds herself at home in the city. The actor, whose film Geetha just hit the screens, is excited about the two characters Aarthi and Priya that she’s portrayed in the film. Starring Ganesh and three heroines including Shanvi, Geetha, directed by Vijay Nagendra and produced by Shilpa Ganesh and Syed Salaam, released on September 27. For the first time in a Kannada film, the Gokak movement, which was about language rights, has been used as the backdrop and Shanvi has played two roles in the film. In a candid chat with Tnm,...

SandalwoodDirected by debutant Vijay Nagendra, ‘Geetha’ is slated for release this Friday.Digital NativeYouTube screenshotKannada star Ganesh’s upcoming film Geetha is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Ananddram. The film has three heroines in the star cast – Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava. The film is jointly bankrolled by Golden Films and producer Syed Salam. The technical crew of this film includes Anup Rubens for music and Sreesha Kuduvalli for cinematography with Jnaanesh B Matad doing the edits. Recently, a song from the film’s album, Party Maadu, rendered by Shashank Sheshagiri and featuring Ganesh was released online and is going viral among movie buffs. Ganesh is seen sporting a black leather jacket, dancing and having fun in a pub, with Prayaga Martin enjoying the foot-tapping number. The first single from the album, Kannadiga, penned by Santhosh Ananddram and sung by Puneeth Rajkumar...

MollywoodActor Kalabhavan Shajohn makes a fine debut as a director, with the occasional slips of a first timer in this action comedy thriller.CrisFrom a beautifully arranged top floor of a Kochi building, Rony, sitting alone and watching Sunny Leone dance on television – is forced to run an errand. Reluctantly, the bearded man leaves behind ‘Sunny chechi’ on the screen and goes in search of a guest to be dropped off at a homestay. When the evasive Mr Chandy is not among the last passengers, Rony hears a drunken man’s voice from the top of a bus. “Why sir, you on the manda (Malayalam for top) of the bus,” asks a surprised Rony, mixing his Malayalam and English the way Malayalis do, sometimes for fun, sometimes to communicate with guests like Chandy. Right there, in that moment, Prithviraj is a perfect Rony: a man making his means through deeds...

MollywoodNayanthara’s comeback to Malayalam ‘Love Action Drama’, Mohanlal’s ‘Ittymaani: Made in China’, Prithviraj’s ‘Brother’s Day’ and Rajisha Vijayan’s ‘Finals’ are releasing on September 5 and 6.Tnm StaffWith Thiruvonam (main Onam day) hardly a week away, big films with big stars, as is the practice every Onam, are getting ready for release. Nayanthara is the surprise visitor this time, coming to Malayalam film industry, a little more than three years after her last movie, Puthiya Niyamam, with Mammootty in 2016. Nayanthara and Nivin Pauly’s Love Action Drama will be the first major film to release ahead of Onam – on Thursday, September 5, and will be released outside Kerala on September 6. The following day, there will be two more big releases – the much talked about Mohanlal starrer Ittymaani: Made in China; and Brother’s Day with Prithviraj and four women leading the show: Aishwarya Lekshmi, Madonna Sebastian, Miya George and Prayaga Martin.

SandalwoodBoth films are slated for release on September 27.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt is going to be a big box-office clash in Sandalwood on the 27th of September this year! Two of the most-awaited films – Bharaate and Geetha – will be hitting the marquee on the same date. The makers of Bharaate had finalised the date much earlier while team Geetha also decided on the same date and made the announcement recently. Bharaate, starring Srimurali in the lead and directed by Chethan Kumar, will have nine villains. With the story requiring nine baddies to fight it out with the hero, the makers picked out some of the best actors from the industry. While it is said that the film will be a family entertainer, reports about the nine villains has raised the curiosity levels among movie buffs. Produced by Supreeth under his banner, the film has Sreeleela playing the female lead. The star cast also includes Saikumar,...

SandalwoodThe romantic action entertainer is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of the talkie portions of the Ganesh starrer Geetha has been wrapped up and it is currently in the post production stages. The romantic action entertainer is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram. Geetha has three heroines in the star cast – Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava. The film is jointly bankrolled by Golden Films and producer Syed Salam. The technical crew of this film include V Harikrishna for music and Sreesha Kuduvalli for cinematography. The makers of the film are planning a grand audio and teaser launch, which is scheduled to happen in the first week of August. The exact date of the event will be announced soon, we hear. Meanwhile, there is a buzz that the film has already managed to fetch a good price on a digital platform.

SandalwoodThe star has denied reports of working on the Chandrashekar Bandiyappa directorial.Digital NativeThere were reports that Sandalwood star Ganesh will next be seen in the film Chowkidar. But the star has denied it now. According to reports, director Chandrashekar Bandiyappa had approached the star with the one-liner of Chowkidar to which Ganesh had told the director to come up with the full script. However, the director made it to the headlines for revealing that Ganesh had agreed to be a part of his project. In a media interaction with a section of reporters recently, Ganesh has said that it is true that Chandrashekar came to him with a one-liner but said he did not give his assent to be a part of the film as he wanted to see the entire script before taking a call. It may be noted here that Ganesh is busy gearing up for the release of Geetha.

Sandalwood The shoot which was to take place in the UK was postponed due to the Cricket World Cup. Digital NativeThe shooting of the Ganesh starrer Where is my Kannadaka has been put in the back burner for the time being. On this, Ganesh has told in an interview to cinemaexpress, “The shoot was planned to take place in the United Kingdom, where the cricket World Cup is going on now. Because of this reason, we couldn’t proceed with the shoot. We also had problems with locations during the schedule. Meanwhile, the team has taken some time to rewrite the script. We will start the project when all these things come together, but I can’t when as of now.” It may be noted here that the film was launched with the official Pooja some time ago and it was announced that the Bollywood actor and filmmaker Arbaaz Khan...

SandalwoodGanesh added that his fans not should not spend money on cakes and banners, and donate it to orphanages and old age homes instead.Digital NativeKannada star Ganesh has requested his fans not to celebrate his birthday this year which is falling on July 2. Ganesh took it to Twitter to request his fans not to celebrate his birthday this year as his father passed away a few months ago. Ganesh added that his fans not should not spend money on cakes and banners, and donate it to orphanages and old age homes instead. pic.twitter.com/odlV9Cl0Qz — Ganesh (@Official_Ganesh) June 22, 2019 On the work front, Ganesh recently wrapped up shooting for his next film titled, Geetha. The film is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram. It has three women actors in the star cast – Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava.

MollywoodThe film is a romantic comedy with Gokul Suresh, Anusree and Prayaga Martin in the lead. Digital NativeTovino Thomas released the first look poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Ulta. The colorful poster features the film’s lead actors of the film Gokul Suresh, Anusree, Prayaga Martin and Ramesh Pisharody. The film also has Renji Panicker, Shanthi Krishna, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Siddique and Kpac Lalitha in supporting roles. Ulta is directed by popular scriptwriter Suresh Poduval, who is making his directorial debut with this film. Gopi Sundar and Sudarsan are composing music for this film with Prakash Velayudhan cranking the camera and Shameer Muhammed in charge of editing. The film is produced by Dr Subash Cipy under the production banner Cipy Creative Works Pvt. Ltd. According to reports, Ulta is touted to be a romantic comedy that revolves around the characters of Gokul Suresh, Anusree and Prayaga Martin. Apparently, Anusree and...

SandalwoodThe film is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram.Digital NativeThe shooting of the talkie portions of Ganesh starrer Geetha was wrapped up some days ago and is currently in the post-production stage. Reports are that the filmmakers are planning to begin the dubbing process by the first week of June. Two more songs are expected to be shot in July. The film is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram. It has three heroines in the cast and they are Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava. The film is jointly bankrolled by Golden Films and producer Syed Salam. The technical crew of this film includes V Harikrishna for music and Sreesha Kuduvalli for cinematography. Besides Geetha, Ganesh also has Gimmick in his kitty. A scene from this film was unveiled on the official page of...

SandalwoodThe shooting of the talkie portions of this film has been completed, and the team has to can just two more songs which will be done soon.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada star Ganesh has signed a deal to star in a film titled Geetha. The film will be directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram. It has three heroines in the star cast and they are Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava. The film is jointly bankrolled by Golden Films and producer Syed Salam. The technical crew of this film includes V Harikrishna for music and Sreesha Kuduvalli for cinematography. The shooting of the talkie portions of this film has been completed and the team has to can just two more songs which will be done soon. Meanwhile, Ganesh is awaiting the release of 99. Directed by Preetham Gubbi, the film happens to be noted...

Entertainment The star’s fans in Australia are excited to catch him in action and he is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that his fans are entertained thoroughly.Digital NativeMohanlal is currently stationed in Australia where he is gearing up for the 'Mohanlal Star Nite' show to be held this month. The star’s fans in the country are excited to catch their idol in action in flesh and blood and he is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the fans are entertained thoroughly. Mohanlal is well known to be a good entertainer; be it in his films or stage shows. Therefore, there is no iota of doubt that the stat nite show will turn out to be a massive hit. In fact, some of the videos from the practice sessions were released already online and has captured the attention of the film buffs. While Mohanlal had posted a video that shows him rendering the song Narumugaiye in Iruvar; now Prayaga Martin had posted a video on her Instagram page which shows her and Mohanlal shaking leg for the number Kudamulla Poovinum from the film Jwala. From the videos, it is evident that star nite will have the audiences thoroughly entertained. Soon after wrapping this star nit show, Mohanlal will be returning to India and participate in the Amma general body meeting to be held on June 22nd. During this general body meeting, there are high chances of the star being selected unanimously as its President. On his acting assignments, he has Neerali lined up for release this month, starring Mohanlal in the lead and directed by Ajoy Varma. His ambitious project Odiyan is currently into the post production mode and its release date will be announced later. Also, Mohanlal has Kayamkulam Kochunni lined up for release this year in which he has done an extended cameo. The film has Nivin Pauly playing the title role. There are also reports that director Siddique has impressed Mohanlal with a strong storyline and the project has been titled Big Brother. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Cinema This movie will mark the first association of Dileep and Nadir Shah as an actor and director.Digital NativeDileep's Ramaleela turned out to be a blockbuster hit and the star is gearing up for the release of a couple of films this year including Kammara Sambhavam. The latest buzz doing rounds about his upcoming film is that it is a Nadir Shah directorial titled Kesu Ee Veedinte Nathan. In this movie, Dileep will be seen playing a 60-year-old and will be undergoing a complete makeover to fit into the role. This movie will also mark the first association of Dileep and Nadir Shah as an actor and director. Though there isn't any official confirmation in this regard yet, some reports state that Urvashi has been roped in to play his wife in Kesu Ee Veedinte Nathan and Ponnamma Babu will be seen playing his sister in this family entertainer. Sajeev Pazhoor of the Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum fame has penned the screenplay for this film. The movie is still in the scripting stage with plans on to shoot it later this year. Director Nadir Shah is currently busy directing the Tamil version of Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan, a comedy drama that starred Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Prayaga Martin and Lijo Mol Jose in the lead roles. He will be switching over his focus to the Dileep starrer as soon as he is done with the project on hands. In the mean time, Dileep will be wrapping up Kammara Sambhavam. Directed by debutant Rathish Ambat, the film has been scripted by Murali Gopy. Touted to hit the silver screens soon, this entertainer stars Dileep in the lead role and will mark Siddharth’s debut in the Malayalam film industry. The star cast also includes Murali Gopy, Bobby Simha, Shweta Menon and Simarjeet Singh Nagra. Kammara Smabhavam is being bankrolled by Gokulam Gopalan under his banner Sree Gokulam Movies. It may be mentioned here that the shooting of this film had to be stalled for several months due to its lead star's arrest in the actor assault case and was eventually revived on his release on bail. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

MollywoodStar kid Pranav made his debut as hero with the Jeethu Joseph directorial ‘Aadhi’, which won him rave reviews.Digital NativeDigital NativeMalayalam star kid Pranav, son of superstar Mohanlal, has signed his next project. While the young actor refrained from making any comments about his next, we hear that he will be teaming up with director Arun Gopy of Ramaleela fame. The director had apparently impressed Pranav with a script and the project is likely to take off soon. The film will be bankrolled by Tomichan Mulakuppadam under his banner Mulakuppadam Films. Arun Gopy had posted on a social networking site: “With utmost happiness and privilege I take this opportunity to announce my next venture with Tommichayan (Tomichan Mulukupadam) starring the highly talented, loved and appreciated actor, Pranav Mohanlal. To take up the dual role of a Director and Writer for the movie, I humbly request your love, prayers and support for this project just as much as all of you helped me to tide through the difficult times of Ramaleela and achieve success.” Pranav made his debut as hero with the Jeethu Joseph directorial Aadhi, which went on to win positive reviews. Released in January this year, the film had opened to excellent reports. The film entered the second week of its run and crossed the 20-crore mark at the Kerala box office. Pranav’s acting won him rave accolades and also created a lot of expectations about his next. Gopy’s first film was Ramaleela starring Dileep, which was a huge box office success. Interestingly, Tomichan Mulakuppadam had bankrolled that film as well. In the cans for a long time following the arrest of its lead star Dileep, it was eventually released on September 28 last year. It had Dileep, Mukesh, Prayaga Martin, Raadhika, Siddique, Vijayaraghavan and Kalabhavan Shajohn in the star cast. Made on a budget of Rs 17 crores, Ramaleela went on to collect over Rs 50 crores at the box office. With director Arun Gopy announcing that his next would feature Pranav, now all that his fans want to know is whether it would be an action entertainer like his debut film or a different genre altogether. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

MollywoodArun Gopy will play the lead in a film helmed by Ratheesh Raghu Nandan.Digital Native Arun Gopy-compressed.jpgDigital NativeDirector Arun Gopy, who shot to limelight with his directorial debut Ramaleela, starring Dileep in the lead role, is all set to make his debut as an actor. According to reports, he has been roped in play the lead role in a movie that will be helmed by Ratheesh Raghu Nandan and produced by Krishnan Sethuraman under his banner Sreevari Films. According to sources in the know, the film has not been titled yet. On Arun Gopy deciding to don the greasepaint, we hear that he was impressed with the script so much that he decided to take up the role offered to him. Director Arun Gopy shot to limelight with his first venture Ramaleela that released on September 28th this year after a lot of struggle. The film was supposed to release in July but following the arrest of its lead star in the actor assault case, its release was postponed. Finally, Ramaleela made it to the silver screens and despite all odds turned out to be a massive hit. Made on a budget of Rs. 14 crores by Tomichan Mulakuppadam under his banner Mulakuppadam Films, the film went on to collect Rs. 55 crores. Written by Sachy and directed by Arun Gopy, Ramaleela had Dileep and Prayaga Martin as the lead pair with Kalabhavan Shajon, Mukesh, Radikaa Sarathkumar, Siddique, Vijayaraghavan, Suresh Krishna, Renji Panicker, Ashokan, Sai Kumar, Lena, Sreejith Ravi, Sadiq and Anil Murali in the star cast. Gopi Sunder had composed music for this film with Shaji Kumar handling the camera and Vivek Harshan editing it. With Ramaleela turning out to be a big hit, there were expectations on what Arun Gopy’s next directorial would be. But with reports that he will be turning an actor, movie buffs are waiting to see him in action. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...