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ReviewThe film, directed by Sibi Malayil, has good performances but ends up stereotyping Kannur.CrisKotthu, the new Malayalam film by Sibi Malayil, jumps straight to the point with its opening scene. A man is chased and stabbed to death by four others. His body is laid at the Communist party office, and a photo hung with a red garland over it. He has turned into a martyr, taking the hit for the party. The intro becomes a preview of what the film is going to be about: the party workers of the lower rung, who turn into murderers and martyrs, not the leaders. It does not use ‘star’ moments or mass dialogues, in trying to stick with the common man’s tale. Only, in telling a political story, it lacks originality and has little new to offer from what Malayalam movies have presented decade after decade. It casts a critical...

MollywoodThe film will be the fifth one Vineeth directs and the first in which he will not be associating with Shaan Rahman for the music.Digital NativeSinger, actor and filmmaker Vineeth Sreenivasan announced his next directorial project, with Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal in the lead, some time ago. The groundwork for this film, titled Hridayam, has begun and the shooting will commence soon, we hear. Meanwhile, Vineeth has revealed that he will collaborating with a musician in Istanbul for the music composition of the film. Confirming this, he wrote on his Instagram page, “Recording live instruments with some incredibly talented musicians in Istanbul for Hridayam!! past few days have been a great learning experience. Can’t wait to bring the songs out to you guys.. keep us in prayers (sic).” View this post on Instagram Recording live instruments with some incredibly talented musicians in Istanbul for Hridayam!! past few...

MollywoodSources in the know say that Pranav is keen on doing a complete commercial entertainer and Vineeth is known for handling such subjects. Digital NativeDigital Native Actor Vineeth Sreenivasan made his directorial debut with Malarvaadi Arts Club, which went on to become a phenomenal hit. The film starred Nivin Pauly in the lead role, which also marked his debut. According to the latest reports, Vineeth has approached Nivin to play a cameo in his upcoming directorial that has Pranav Mohanlal in the lead. Sources in the know say that Nivin may be playing the hero’s mentor in the film and it is a meaty role. On the heroine, we hear that Keerthy Suresh is in talks to play the female lead. Pranav Mohanlal made his debut with Aadhi, which went on to become a huge hit but his second film Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu received a lukewarm response. Following this, he...

MollywoodActor-director Vineeth Sreenivasan is producing the film and debutant filmmaker Mathukuty Xavier is directing it.Digital NativeActor-director Vineeth Sreenivasan is producing a Malayalam film titled Helen. The first look poster of film is out online and features Anna Ben of Kumbalangi Nights fame. It shows Anna as a waitress, holding a tray of food and drinks. From the title, one can assume that it will be a heroine-centric project. Debut director Mathukutty Xavier is not only wielding the megaphone for this venture but has also scripted it in association with Noble Babu Thomas and Alfred Kurian Joseph. Noble Babu Thomas is also playing the male lead in this flick. Helen has Aju Varghese, Lal Paul, and Rony David Raj playing supporting roles along with a set of debutants. The technical crew of this entertainer will comprise Anend C Chandran of Premam fame for cinematography, Shaan Rahman for music and Shameer Muhammed for editing.

MollywoodAccording to reports, Vineeth Sreenivsan will be playing a teacher in this flick. Digital NativeDigital NativeVineeth Sreenivsan’s next film is titled Thaneermathan Dhinangal! Wielding the megaphone for this venture will be director Girish Ad and it will be bankrolled jointly by cinematographer Jomon T John, editor Shameer Muhammed and Shebin Backer under the banners of Plain J Studios and Shebin Backer Productions. The director has co-scripted the film with debutant Dinoy Paulose. According to reports, Vineeth Sreenivsan will be playing a teacher in this flick. Sharing the screen space with him will be Mathew Thomas and Anaswara Rajan. Jomon T john will be handling the cinematography for this entertainer with Justin Varghese composing the tunes. Director Girish, it may be noted, was one of the scriptwriters for Allu Ramendran, a comedy thriller that was directed by Bilahari. The film starred Kunchako Boban in the title role. Girish had penned...

MollywoodThe film is directed by Anwar Sadik who has earlier worked with Vineeth in ‘Ormayundo Ee Mukham’. Digital NativeThe filming of Mollywood actor Vineeth Sreenivasan’s Manoharam has been progressing for quite some time now and there is confirmation from him that the shooting has been wrapped up. Announcing it through his social media page, Vineeth wrote, “For the past two months, we all have been part of this beautiful journey.. from the rehearsal camp to our script reading sessions to shooting the film, everything about Manoharam was beautiful.. I hope and pray that when the movie releases, people will feel the same way too.” The film is directed by Anwar Sadik. The director and actor have earlier teamed up for Ormayundo Ee Mukham in which Vineeth acted opposite Namitha Pramod, who played a character like Drew Barrymore’s in 50 First Dates, her memory affected after an accident. Manoharam...

MollywoodThe film will be directed by Anvar Sadik who has earlier made the film ‘Ormayundo Ee Mukham’ with Vineeth in the lead.Digital NativeVineeth Sreenivasan has inked a new deal to act in a movie titled Manoharam. The film will be directed by Anvar Sadik. The two of them has earlier teamed up for Ormayundo Ee Mukham, a film that seemed to be inspired by the American romantic comedy 50 First Dates. Manoharam will be bankrolled by Jos Chakkalakal under the banner Chakkalakal Films. Besides Vineeth Sreenivasan, the film will have Indrans, Basil Joseph, Deepak Parambol, Hareesh Perady, Jude Anthany Joseph, Vk Prakash, Delhi Ganesh, Ahmed Siddique, Nisthar Sait, Manju Sunil, Kalaranjini, Sreelekshmi, Veena Nair and Nandini playing supporting roles. Jebin Jacob will be the cinematographer for Manoharam with Sajeev Thomas, a former associate of maestro Ar Rahman, roped in to compose the tunes and Nithin Raj doing the editing of the film.