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Watch Fahadh Faasil’s Bougainvillea on Ott Starting December 13.(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Bougainvillea, directed by Amal Neerad and starring Kunchacko Boban, Jyothirmayi, and Fahadh Faasil, was released in theaters on 17th October. The psychological slasher crime thriller is now set for its Ott debut.

The movie will be available to stream on SonyLIV. The premiere will commence on December 13th. This Ott release comes almost two months after the theatrical premiere. SonyLIV announced this on social media with a caption: “Every petal tells a story. Every twist leaves you guessing. Bougainvillea blooms this December 13th on SonyLIV.”

Every petal tells a story, every twist leaves you guessing. #Bougainvillea blooms this 13th December only on #SonyLIV.#Bougainvillea #BougainvilleaOnSonyLIV #SonyLIV #AmalNeerad #KunchackoBoban #Jyothirmayi #FahadFaasil #Srindaa #VeenaNandakumar #Sharafudheen pic.twitter.com/NdXQkBMWiZ

— Sony Liv (@SonyLIV) November 30, 2024

Bougainvillea tells the story of Dr. Royce Thomas, his wife Reethu, and their children. Years ago, Reethu...

A look at the box office performance of Bougainvillea! (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

The Fahadh Faasil starrer had a lot of expectations banking on it in terms of box-office performance and critical acclaim. While it definitely achieved the latter, things have somewhat slowed down when it comes to the box office numbers. While initially, it looked as if the movie might easily recover its budget, now that seems highly challenging. Take a look at the Bougainvillea box office performance.

Bougainvillea Box Office Day 12

On its 12th day, the India net Bougainvillea box office collections of the Fahadh Faasil starrer come to 16.36 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 19.30 crore. The movie has earned around 16.5 crore from its overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie now comes to 35.8 crore. The film moves towards the 40-crore target at a snail’s pace.

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A look at the box office performance of Bougainvillea! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Fahadh Faasil starrer Bougainvillea was released at the box office on October 17, 2024, with great expectations. The movie was touted as another promising offering at the Malayalam box office after Arm and Kishkindha Kaandam. While the movie is witnessing a smooth run and some critical acclaim, it must recover its budget to be in the safe zone. However, it seems to be struggling with the same.

Bougainvillea Box Office Day 11

On its 11th day, the movie’s day-wise collection saw a slight rise. It earned around 0.72 crore, which was a slight increase from its 10-day collection of 0.7 crore. The India net collection of the Fahadh Faasil starrer is now 16.16 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 19.06 crore. The film earned around 15.65 crore in its overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie now comes to 34.71 crore.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Fahadh Faasil starrer Malayalam film Bougainvillea! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Director Amal Neerad is back, two years after the massive success of his gangster action film ‘Bheeshma Parvam’, which starred Mammootty. The new project ‘Bougainvillea’ marks another collaboration between Amal Neerad and Fahadh Faasil, following their successful partnerships in ‘Iyobinte Pusthakam’ (2014) and ‘Varathan’ (2018), both of which were well-received and showcased their strong creative synergy.

Plot

Bougainvillea is a psychological thriller that explores the intricate dynamics of a family entangled in a police investigation. Set against the haunting backdrop of a string of enigmatic tourist disappearances in Kerala, the narrative unravels the complexities and secrets hidden within their lives.

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The pre-production work of the upcoming Malayalam web series “Pharma” is in full swing, with the set work in progress. The series is being directed by P R Arun and produced by Krishnan Sethukumar under the banner of Movieemill Productions. It will be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.

The series stars Nivin Pauly, Rajit Kapur, Shruti Ramachandran, and Veena Nandakumar in the lead roles. Nivin Pauly is making his web series debut with this project.

The makers have shared a few pictures from the sets of the series on social media. The pictures show the cast and crew working hard on the set.

According to the makers, Nivin Pauly will complete his portions of the shoot before he joins the sets of his upcoming film “Action Hero Biju 2”.

The makers have not yet revealed any details about the plot of the series. However, they have promised that it will be a suspenseful thriller.

Nadikar Thilakam, which means ‘star of stars’ in Malayalam, is an upcoming comedy entertainer starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is directed by Lal Jr, who has previously helmed films like Driving Licence and Honey Bee. The film is said to be the biggest film in Tovino’s career in terms of money spent, as it has a lavish budget and a grand scale of production.

The film revolves around the life of David Padikkal, a superstar played by Tovino, who faces various challenges and obstacles in his professional and personal life. Soubin Shahir plays his friend and confidant Bala, who helps him overcome his troubles. The film also features a stellar ensemble cast of Veena Nandakumar, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Anoop Menon, Shine Tom Chacko, Sreenath Bhasi, Lal and Madhupal in important roles.

The film’s shooting began on July 11, 2023 and is nearing completion. The...

Disney+ Hotstar, the leading streaming platform in India, is all set to launch its second Malayalam web series after the success of Kerala Crime Files. The new web series, titled Pharma, will feature Nivin Pauly, Sruthi Ramachandran, Rajit Kapur, Veena Nandakumar, and Narain in pivotal roles.

The series is directed by PR Arun, who helmed the critically acclaimed film Finals, and produced by Krishnan Sethukumar, who has backed films like Unda, Ivide, and James And Alice.

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According to reports, The series promises to be a potent mix of drama, suspense, and action that will keep the viewers hooked till the end. The series also boasts of a talented technical crew that includes cinematographer Abhinandan Ramanujam, music composer Jakes Bejoy, and editor Sreejith Sarang.

Pharma will be released on Disney+ Hotstar as part of its Hotstar Specials banner. The release date and trailer of the series are yet to be announced.

Voice of Sathyanathan is a Malayalam comedy thriller film that was released in theatres on July 28, 2023. The film, written and directed by Rafi, stars Dileep as Sathyanathan, a fraud antique vendor who gets into trouble with his neighbour, the police, and a terrorist group. The film also features Joju George, Veena Nandakumar, Jagapathi Babu, Siddique, and Anupam Kher in prominent roles12

The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Some praised the film’s humour, performances, and plot twists, while others criticized the film’s outdated storyline, clichés, and logic flaws34 The film was a commercial success at the box office, grossing Rs 23.50 crore worldwide1

If you missed the film in theatres or want to watch it again, you can stream it online on Manorama Max from September 21, 2023. Manorama Max is a Malayalam Ott platform that offers a variety of content, including movies, web series, news, and live TV.

Voice of Sathyanathan, the latest Malayalam movie starring Dileep, Joju George, Siddique, and Anupam Kher, has released on July 28, 2023, and has received generally positive reviews from the audience and critics.

The movie, directed by Raffi, is a comedy thriller that revolves around the mysterious past of the protagonist, played by Dileep. Here are some of the highlights of the movie and the reviews it has garnered so far.

Voice of Sathyanathan Trailer

#VoiceOfSathyanathan – A watchable one from Dileep – Raffi team… Some comedies worked well… Joju scores… Dileep – Siddique scenes were good… Direction & technical side could have been better… Lacks logic…

A Watchable Entertainer…

— Ab George (@AbGeorge_) July 28, 2023 Ab George Tweet

#VoiceOfSathyanathan – A decent to good family drama with Dileep in top form. 1st half mostly relied on humour which saw turn in Sathyanathan 's life somewhat before interval mark. 2nd half has all the ingredients of an entertainer & got worked out to a good extent.

Fans of Malayalam cinema are in for a treat as Dileep’s upcoming film Voice of Sathyanathan is all set to release on July 28. The film, which is written and directed by Raffi, is a comedy thriller with a twist. The film also stars Joju George, Johny Antony, Siddique, Veena Nandakumar, and Anupam Kher in pivotal roles.

The film is produced by Badushaa Cinemas, 14 Eleven Cinemas, and Graand Productions. The music is composed by Ankit Menon. The cinematography is done by Jithin and Swaroop and the editing is by Shameer Mohammad.

Voice of Sathyanadhan Trailer

The official trailer of the film was released on YouTube on July 7 and has received over 10 million views so far. The trailer promises a fun-filled ride with Dileep’s trademark comedy and Joju George’s impressive performance. The film also has some thrilling moments and action sequences that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Nadikar Thilakam is an upcoming Malayalam film starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is directed by Lal Jr, who is known for his films like Driving Licence and Honey Bee. The film is a comedy entertainer that revolves around the lives of two actors.The film’s pooja function was held today at Kochi, marking the official launch of the project.

Soubin in Nadikar Thilakam

The director and the actors shared some pictures from the event on their social media handles. Tovino Thomas wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.” Soubin Shahir also shared a picture with Tovino Thomas and wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.”The film’s script is penned by Suvin S. Somasekharan, and the cinematography is handled by Albie. The music is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair. The film also features Veena Nandakumar,...

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