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Malavika Mohanan Hridayapoorvam Role (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Most of us might already know about the upcoming film Hridayapoorvam, directed by veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad and starring Mohanlal. However, there’s exciting news: Malavika Mohanan has joined the cast. She was previously seen in films like Yudhra, Christy, Maaran, and others.

Sathyan Anthikad, a master of heartfelt emotional dramas, has long been an icon in Malayalam cinema for creating such impactful films. The shooting of Hridayapoorvam is set to begin on February 10, 2025, with the pooja ceremony scheduled for the same day. According to reports, Mohanlal will join the sets on February 14, 2025.

We don’t know much about Malavika’s role yet. The cast and crew include the director as one of the writers and Sonu Tp. In addition to the aforementioned cast, the film also features Siddique, Janardanan, Sangeetha, and Sangeeth Prathap in key roles.

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Dominic And The Ladies’ Purse Ticket Sales: Fails To Beat Any Mammootty Film Of 2024! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mammootty’s latest arrival at the box office, Dominic And The Ladies’ Purse, could not surpass the day 1 ticket sales of any of his films from 2024. In fact, the comedy film could not surpass the two big Malayalam releases of 2025 – Identity and Rekhachithram.

3rd Best Pre-Sales

The Mammootty film registered pre-sales of 19K tickets before the release of the film in the theaters. This was Mammootty’s third-best pre-sales since 2024 after Turbo and Bramayugam. However, the film has failed to enter the top 10 ticket pre-sales for a Mollywood film since 2024 on Bms.

Dominic And The Ladies’ Purse Day 1 Ticket Sales

On the opening day, January 23, Thursday, Dominic And The Ladies’ Purse registered a ticket sale of 47K failing to enter the top 10. However, it surpassed the day 1 ticket sales of Kishkindhaa Kaandam, that...

Dominic And The Ladies’ Purse: 3rd Best Ticket Sales Of 2025 From Mollywood? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Mammootty has arrived with his first release of the year 2025, and the ticket sales for the opening day are hinting at some great numbers at the box office. However, on the opening day, January 23, Thursday, the film might not surpass day 1 ticket sales registered by Rekhachithram and Identity!

Starring Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan, Identity was the first Malayalam release of 2025, while Asif Ali’s Rekhachithram is the first Indian super hit film of 2025 at the box office.

Dominic And The Ladies’ Purse Day 1 Ticket Sales

The comedy film on the opening day, January 23 has done a ticket sale of almost 31.8K till 9 Pm as per the recorded data on Bms. The film registered a ticket sale of 3.5K from 8 – 9 Pm.

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Was Divyanka Tripathi scammed by her Chartered Accountant? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Divyanka Tripathi is one of the biggest names in the Indian television industry. Known for her role as Dr. Ishita Bhalla in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, she has also appeared in Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Recently, she revealed a distressing financial fraud she endured at the hands of her trusted Chartered Accountant (CA).

Known for her hard work and dedication, Divyanka opened up about the incident in an interview with Hindi Rush, describing how the scam unfolded and the emotional toll it took on her. This came at a time when Divyanka used to work for the whole day and had no time to look after her finances. Unfortunately, the person she entrusted her money with betrayed Tripathi and duped her of money.

Divyanka Tripathi says her CA disappeared after taking 4 cheques worth ₹12 Lakh

Divyanka Tripathi has consistently...

Here’s All We Know About Tamil Nadu’s Shark Tank-Inspired Show Startup Singam (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shark Tank India has been one of the most successful reality shows launched in the past few years. Airing on SonyLiv, the show is currently in its fourth season and has played an enormous role in promoting the startup culture in India. Based on the International Shark Tank and Dragon Den, the show has inspired several other shows in India. Now, Tamil Nadu is stepping into the entrepreneurial spotlight with Startup Singam, the state’s first-ever startup reality show.

The show, hosted by Angelin and modeled after the globally acclaimed Shark Tank, promises to be a game-changer for Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem. Startup Singam features 50 carefully selected finalists from a pool of over 1,500 applicants who will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of seasoned investors.

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Here’s What You Can Watch This Republic Day Weekend! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

For this weekend, we’ve curated a diverse lineup of films and series for your entertainment. In theatres, enjoy a Bollywood release, a Hollywood feature, the 4K re-release of a celebrated Indo-Japanese anime classic, or a Mollywood movie—whatever suits your fancy. On the Ott front, Netflix brings two new titles, Apple TV+ presents an intriguing sci-fi miniseries, and Amazon Prime debuts a Telugu series, among others. Scroll down for the complete list!

Netflix The Night Agent Season 02 Episode 01 (English)

Release Date: 23 January 2025

Created by Shawn Ryan, this spy conspiracy action thriller stars Gabriel Basso and is based on Matthew Quirk’s novel of the same name. The series has already been renewed for a third season, with the second season delving into new conspiracies and high-stakes international conflicts.

You Hurt My Feelings (English)

Release Date: 26 January 2025

The film,...

Income Tax department raids Pushpa 2 director Sukumar’s house and office (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Director Sukumar has had a wonderful end to 2024 with Pushpa 2. He has previously worked in films like Arya, Jagadam, and Nannaku Prematho. His recent film with Allu Arjun has shattered numerous box office records, grossing more than ₹1800 Core and surpassing Bahubali 2 as the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time. However, Sukumar’s 2025 has not begun on a higher note.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Income Tax Department conducted raids on the residence and office of renowned filmmakers. The operation unfolded early on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Hyderabad, with officials scrutinizing Sukumar’s financial records for potential discrepancies. Reportedly, Sukumar was intercepted at the Hyderabad airport and escorted to his residence by It officials as the raid commenced.

After Dil Raju, It raids the house and office of Sukumar

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Allu Arjun and Shah Rukh Khan to collaborate on an upcoming project? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The years 2023 and 2024 have been significant for Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun. Shah Rukh Khan delivered record-breaking hits with Pathaan and Jawan. These movies re-established his dominance in Bollywood.

In 2024, Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule broke several box office records. It made him a pan-India star. Both actors are now among the biggest names in Indian cinema.

Meanwhile, what’s interesting is that the recent reports suggest that these two super stars Shah Rukh and Allu Arjun will share the screen soon. They are coming together for a new Thums Up advertisement. This campaign has already created excitement among fans as it will unite Bollywood’s King Khan with South cinema’s Stylish Star.

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When And Where To Mohanlal’s Barroz Online? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Disney Plus Hotstar has been building excitement for the Ott release of Barroz: Guardian of Treasures with “coming soon” posters, and now the wait is over – we finally have an official release date! Directed by Mohanlal in his directorial debut, the film stars him in the lead role and even features songs the superstar himself sings. This big-budget 3D spectacle is now making its way to the small screen, though, unfortunately, losing its immersive 3D experience. Keep reading for all the details!

Barroz: Plot

Brought to life through African black magic, Barroz was once human but was transformed into a magical being to guard Vasco da Gama’s treasure. For 400 years, he protected it, waiting for the rightful heir—a girl named Isabella. What happens when she finally arrives?

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Daaku Maharaaj Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Urvashi Rautela, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath, Chandhini Chowdary

Director: Bobby Kolli

Daaku Maharaaj Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

What’s Good: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s screen presence, entertainment quotient remains high, Nbk’s dialogues are massy, action sequences and the background score, Bobby Deol’s performance

What’s Bad: No proper character development for the supporting star cast, climax tends to get illogical, Urvashi Rautela’s non-existent appearance, underwhelming songs

Loo Break: You can definitely opt for one during the song featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Urvashi Rautela

Watch or Not?: Nbk’s fans will surely have a visual delight with this one

Language: Telugu

Available On: Theatrical Release

Runtime: 2 hours, 30 minutes

User Rating:

The plot revolves around Daaku Maharaaj (Nandamuri Balakrishna) who poses as a driver at the house of a respected school principal (Sachin Khedekar) to protect...

Read our first half review of the Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Daaku Maharaaj ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

We are done with the first half of the Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Daaku Maharaaj, and it surely makes way for an entertaining watch despite having a few flaws. Balakrishna gets a ‘God Of The Masses’ level introduction as a ruthless dacoit. However, we soon unravel his endearing side as he’s shown to have a special connection with a little girl Vaishnavi, whom he can go to any lengths to protect.

The first half focuses on Daaku Maharaaj (Nandamuri Balakrishna) posing as driver for a respected school principal (Sachin Khedekar) after the latter’s family comes under a radar of a ruthless gangster-politician (Ravi Kishan). It is soon revealed that Daaku has a sinister past which is connected to the deadly gangster clan, the Thakurs.

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Barroz Closing Box Office Collection (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Mohanlal starrer Malayalam fantasy film Barroz has witnessed a disastrous theatrical run at the box office. The movie also marked the superstar’s directorial debut and was released with a lot of expectations on December 25, 2024. Let us take a look at the closing collection of the film.

Barroz Closing Box Office Collection

On its closing collection, the India net collection of the Mohanlal starrer comes to 11 crores. At the same time, the gross collection stands at 12.98 crores. The movie earned only 4.50 crores when it comes to the overseas collection.

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The worldwide collection of Barroz comes to 17.48 crores. The movie failed to...

How Did Joshua Okesalako Get The Role Of Muwesi Mariya In Mohanlal’s Barroz? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mohanlal’s directorial debut, Barroz: Guardian of Treasures, features the legendary actor himself as the titular character. It is an outright fantasy film. Interestingly, the role of the occultist Muwesi Mariya, originally intended to be portrayed by a woman, was ultimately played by Indo-Nigerian model Joshua Okesalako.

Joshua revealed that he was surprised when the Barroz team contacted him for an audition. The opportunity arose after Mohanlal noticed Joshua on the cover of Vogue India. Reflecting on the casting process, Joshua shared in an interview with Malayala Manorama, “I never expected to be selected for the role of the occultist, especially since 10 other female actors had auditioned for the same part.”

Each of his scenes contained nearly 20 lines of dialogue. “An assistant director would sit with me before the shoot, and we would prepare together,...

Pushpa 2 Hindi Worldwide Box Office: All Set To Cross Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The craze for Pushpa 2 isn’t going down in the Hindi market. In fact, on New Year’s Day, it witnessed a tremendous jump and came closer to the 800 crore mark in India. Overseas, the film has slowed down considerably, but that isn’t restricting it from achieving extraordinary numbers on a daily basis. Overall, the magnum opus has come closer to surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan’s lifetime global collection. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of the Hindi-dubbed version!

The run of the Hindi version has been extraordinary from the beginning, and despite spending almost a month in theatres, it is showing no signs of exhaustion. Varun Dhawan’s Baby John’s failure has been a blessing in disguise for the film, as it has retained considerable screens...

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 8 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Mohanlal starrer Malayalam fantasy film Barroz also marks the superstar’s directorial debut. While it was released with a lot of expectations during the Christmas belt, the movie is turning out to be a disaster at the box office. Take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 8th day.

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 8

On its 8th day, the movie earned witnessed a 50% growth. The Mohanlal starrer earned 42 lakhs on its 8th day whereas it had amassed 28 lakhs on its 7th day. However, this is inevitably not enough as there is little or no hope for the film now. The day-wise collections have now gone below 1 crore which is an even more bad news for the film. The movie’s total India net collection now comes to 9.8 crore.

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Barroz Box Office Collection Day 6 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Mohanlal starrer Malayalam fantasy film Barroz is turning out to be a huge disappointment at the box office. The movie has still not crossed 10 crores and remains at a lower level. Look at the film’s box office performance on its 6th day.

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 6

Talking about the same, the day-wise collection of the Mohanlal starrer has witnessed a pitiable drop below 1 crore on its 6th day. The movie earned a mere 26 lakhs on its 6th day, whereas it had earned 1.35 crores on its 5th day. The movie had opened to a dismal collection of 3.40 crores.

The Mohanlal starrer went on to earn 1.60 crores and 1.11 crores on its second and third day, respectively. While it earned around 1.25 crores on its fourth day. The total India net collection of Barroz now comes to 9.01 crores. The movie is still struggling...

Mohanlal Aashirvad Cinemas announcement (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mohanlal, widely revered as the ‘Complete Actor,’ faced a challenging year in 2024. While he ended 2023 on a high note with the success of Neru in December, his two major releases this year fell short of expectations, failing to impress both critics and audiences alike.

At the start of 2024, his much-anticipated, big-budget collaboration with director Lijo Jose Pellissery, Malaikottai Vaaliban, didn’t resonate with audiences and turned out to be a significant disappointment. Later in the year, after multiple delays and reschedules, his directorial debut, Barroz: Guardian of Treasures, also underperformed at the box office despite Mohanlal playing the lead.

However, there is exciting news on the horizon. According to social media buzz, Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvad Cinemas, Mohanlal’s long-time production partner, is gearing up to announce five new films on January 25, 2025. The first project is rumored to be titled Hridayapoorvam, directed by Sathyan Anthikad.

When Sreeleela’s Alleged Father Refused To Acknowledge Her As His Daughter (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Actress Sreeleela is currently in a roll regarding the professional front. Her dance track from Pushpa 2, ‘Kissik,’ sent the fans into a frenzy. However, did you know that her life has also been marred by some controversies? There was a time when her alleged father, Surapaneni Subhakara Rao, had publicly disowned her.

Sreeleela’s Alleged Father Refused To Acknowledge Her

According to a news report in Bollywood Shaadi, Sreeleela’s mother, Dr Swarnalatha, who is a renowned gynecologist, was married to Surapaneni Subhakara Rao for 20 years before they parted ways. On October 17, 2021, Rao held a press conference wherein he revealed that the Guntur Kaaram actress was not his daughter. The businessman claimed that his ex-wife had given birth to the actress after they had separated. He requested all the media publications and YouTube channels not...

Viduthalai Part 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 10 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Vijay Sethupathi starrer Tamil film Viduthalai Part 2 has managed to recover its budget on its 10th day. However, the movie has not managed to live up to the high expectations regarding its collection. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the movie on its 10th day.

Viduthalai Part 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 10

On its 10th day, the day-wise collection of the Vijay Sethupathi starrer came to 1.45 crores. The India net collection of the film now stands at 36.29 crores. At the same time, the gross collection of the movie comes to 42.82 crores. The movie has earned around 10 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie now comes to 52.82 crores. However, the film is overall witnessing a not-so-impressive run at the box office. Given the hype of the film...

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 5 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Mohanlal starrer Barroz is turning out to be a major disappointment at the box office. The movie has not even crossed 10 crores and remains at a lower level. Look at the film’s box office performance on its 5th day.

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 5

Talking about the same, the day-wise collection of the Mohanlal starrer saw just a slight growth of around 8% on its 5th day. The movie earned 1.35 crores on its 5th day, whereas it had earned 1.25 crores on its 4th day. The film had opened to a disappointing collection of 3.40 crores.

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It went on to amass 1.60 crores and 1.11 crores on its second and third day, respectively.

When Mohanlal’s Wife Suchitra Mohanlal Confessed To Hate Him Before Their Marriage ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mollywood superstar Mohanlal has, over the years, made a glorious contribution to Indian cinema with his stellar film career. However, apart from having a rich legacy in his professional life, he also had a sweet love story with his wife, Suchitra Mohanlal. Did you know that his wife initially shared a grave dislike for him before falling in love with him? She recently revealed some details about their rollercoaster of a love story at the launch of her husband’s directorial debut, Barroz.

Mohanlal’s Wife Suchitra Mohanlal Initially Disliked Him

For the unversed, Suchitra Mohanlal is the sister of popular producer Suresh Balaje. She tied the knot with Mohanlal in a lavish ceremony on April 28, 1988. According to Bollywood Shaadi, she revealed how she first disliked her husband after seeing him play an antagonist...

Costume designer Jyoti Madnani Singh believes that each individual working in a cinema is a storyteller in their own capacity. With her innovative approach to fashion, she has managed to carve a niche for herself, influencing many aspiring designers and fashion enthusiasts alike. Equally distinctive was her work for South Indian legend Mohanlal’s much-anticipated debut directorial, the Malayalam-language fantasy film, Barroz.

Nift graduate to ‘Barroz’: Jyoti Madnani Singh’s ascent

Representing an age-old era, fantasy has been a hit-or-miss genre in the directory of Indian Cinema. But that did not faze Jyoti from delivering what she does best: weaving intricate details and rich textures into costumes that tell a story. Picking her brain, the artist had some interesting insights into the thought that goes behind the apparel, “Film Barroz depicts both the present time and an era four hundred years back. The challenge was to design shooting-friendly armor,...

Max Box Office Collection Day 4 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kichcha Sudeep‘s Max, after releasing on the occasion of Christmas, has managed to earn only a fair sum. It started off well by earning almost 9 crores. However, on the next day, the film faced a big drop and since then, there’s no recovery. Yes, there was some jump yesterday but it wasn’t very significant as the overall collection at the Indian box office has stayed much below the 25 crore mark. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 4!

Directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa, the Kannada action thriller released on December 25. Upon its release, the film opened to decent reviews from critics. Apart from the performance of Kichcha Sudeep, the direction and the edge-of-the-seat screenplay are being praised. Even among the ticket-buying audience, it is faring with favorable word-of-mouth. However, the same isn’t being reflected in numbers that powerfully.

Box Office: 10 Potential Big Hits Of Bollywood In 2025 – From Chhava, Sikandar To Housefull 5, War 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

2024 was a mixed bag for Bollywood as except for Stree 2, there were no massive hits at the Indian box office. Thankfully, 2025 looks promising, with some big films gearing up for an explosion. Starting from Vicky Kaushal’s Chhava, Salman Khan’s Sikandar to Akshay Kumar-led Housefull 5, Hrithik Roshan-Jr Ntr’s War 2, Bollywood has ten films for now, which has the potential to explode.

Sky Force – Led by Akshay Kumar, the film is releasing ahead of Republic Day. It’s a war film set in the 1960s, and considering pre-release buzz, it has a chance to shine at the Indian box office and is expected to end Akshay’s rough phase.

Chhava – Based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the film features Vicky Kaushal as the lead. It was...

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 4 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Mohanlal starrer Malayalam fantasy flick Barroz is struggling to mint numbers at the box office. The movie also marks his directorial debut. Let us look at its box office performance on the 4th day.

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 4

The Mohanlal starrer was released on the big screen on Christmas day (December 25) with much expectation. However, it has miserably failed to impress at the box office. The movie is yet to cross 10 crores. The film opened at a dismal 3.40 crores. It only witnessed a downward graph post that as the film earned 1.60 crores and 1.11 crores respectively on its second and third day. On its 4th day, the film just saw a slight growth and earned 1.25 crores. These numbers are inevitably not enough.

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Rifle Club Box Office Collection Day 10 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The action-thriller film Rifle Club is yet another successful Malayalam film industry offering. The movie follows a consistent pace in terms of box office performance. Let us look at its box office performance on the 10th day.

Rifle Club Box Office Collection Day 10

The Vijayaraghavan and Anurag Kashyap starrer saw a steady 18.39% growth on its 10th day. The movie earned 1.03 crore, whereas it had amassed 87 lakhs on its 9th day when it came to the day-wise collection. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 10.94 crores.

The gross collection comes to 12.90 crores. Rifle Club earned a decent 3.65 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now stands at 16.55 crores. The movie is thus inching towards 17 crores. The movie is also witnessing a good positive word of mouth which is working well for the collection.

Box Office: Top 10 Highest-Grossing Marathi Films Of 2024 – Nach Ga Ghuma & Navra Maza Navsacha 2 Grab The First Two Spots (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

The year 2024 hasn’t been that good for the Marathi film industry. Yes, there have been some commercially successful films, but none of them have managed to make it big like Ved (2022) or Baipan Bhari Deva (2023). The positive thing is that a women-centric film like Nach Ga Ghuma has managed to top the list of the top 10 highest-grossing Marathi films in 2024 at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed report!

As mentioned above, Mukta Barve and Namrata Sambherao’s Nach Ga Ghuma has emerged as the top grosser from the Marathi film industry this year. Made on a modest budget, it earned 23.55 crore net in India and became a huge hit. Released in May, the film remained unbeatable despite big films releasing in the year’s second half.

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 1 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Mohanlal’s much-talked-about Barroz was released in theatres yesterday and it accumulated a fair number on its day 1. It had the advantage of the Christmas holiday, but the film didn’t go full throttle through over-the-counter ticket sales. Surprisingly, the opening day collection that has been registered is much lower than Mohanlal’s last theatrical release, Malaikottai Vaaliban, which was released earlier this year. Keep reading for a detailed box office report!

Directed by Mohanlal himself, the Mollywood fantasy film opened to mixed reviews. While it received praise for the visuals, the execution of the legendary Malayalam actor was said to be a problem. As a result, despite the holiday yesterday, the biggie couldn’t attract many footfalls throughout the day. Also, there was a competition in the form of Marco playing in Kerala theatres.

In Malayalam, Barroz started with a solid...

Rifle Club Box Office Collection Day 7 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam action-thriller flick Rifle Club has been doing well at the box office. The movie is mounted at a modest budget of below 10 crores and in accordance with the same, it has been witnessing a decent run. Let us take look at the box office performance of the movie on its 7th day.

Rifle Club Box Office Collection Day 7

On its 7th day, the Vijayaraghavan starrer saw an impressive growth of almost 51%. The movie earned 1.29 crores on its 7th day when it comes to the day-wise collection whereas it had garnered only 85 lakhs in its previous day. The total India net collection of the movie now comes to 8.14 crore. At the same time, the gross collection stands at 9.60 crores. The movie has earned around 3.65 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie now stands at 13.25 crores.

Barroz 3D Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Mohanlal, Maya Rao West, Pranav Mohanlal, Nerea Camacho, Ignacio Mateos, Kallirroi Tziafeta

Director: Mohanlal

Barroz Movie Review Out (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What’s Good: The film is visually captivating, with 3D effects and CGI that are both realistic and convincing, particularly for an Indian production and even more so for a South Indian film. The animated elements, such as the underwater sequences, are also well-executed and impressive.

What’s Bad: The film suffers from a weak script and an unnecessarily long runtime, with a highly predictable and overly simplistic plot. It also struggles with an identity crisis, unable to decide whether it wants to be a musical, a comedy, or an action film.

Loo Break: The film features several poorly executed songs, making them ideal moments to take a break if needed.

Watch or Not?: The film is primarily designed for children and families with kids,...

Marco Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 4(Photo Credit – YouTube)

The Unni Mukundan starrer Marco is turning out another successful offering from the Malayalam film industry. The movie, however, witnessed a drop on its fourth day. Look at the film’s box office performance on its 4th day.

Marco Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 4

The Unni Mukundan starrer saw a drop of almost 30%. The movie earned 3.63 crores, whereas it had garnered 5.2 crores on its third day. The film opened at 4.3 crores, and it had gone on to earn 4.65 crores on its second day. The movie’s total India net collection now comes to 17.7 crores.

At the same time, the gross collection comes to 20.28 crores. The movie earned a decent 15 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now stands at 35.28 crores. The movie is now inching close to 40 crores. Given its positive word of mouth,...

What To Watch This Weekend (Dec 23–29) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It’s Christmas week, and we’ve handpicked some great films for you to enjoy. On the theatrical front, there are three exciting selections: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s directorial debut, Then a remake of a Tamil film, and a Kannada police drama.

For Ott lovers, a festive treat awaits with a Christmas special from a beloved British TV series, on Disney Plus Hotstar. Netflix also joins the celebration with the much-anticipated second season of a popular South Korean series centered around games.

Discover more about these titles and other recommendations by scrolling down. From all of us at Koimoi, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season.

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Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Day 4 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam film industry truly reigned supreme this year, and the winning streak continues. This week, we saw two Mollywood releases, Marco and Rifle Club, both of which are doing well at the box office. Let us take a look at the box office performance of Vijayaraghavan on its fourth day.

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 4

On its 4th day, the Vijayaraghavan starrer has earned 1.78 crore. This is a good 36.92% increase from its 3rd-day collections, wherein it had earned 1.3 crore. The film opened at 1.15 crore. At the same time, it had earned 1.05 crore on its second day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 6.23 crore. The movie earned around 2 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now stands at 8.23 crores. It is now inching towards 9 crores. The film...

Kubera To Be Dhanush’s Most Expensive Film? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Dhanush will be collaborating with filmmaker Shekar Kammula for the first time for his ambitious film Kubera. The movie is in the final leg of its schedule and is speculated to be released in February 2025. Meanwhile, according to the latest reports, it is also said to be the costliest film of the actor to date.

Kubera To Be Dhanush’s Most Expensive Film?

According to a news report in Track Tollywood, Kubera’s budget was initially around 90 crores. However, the Dhanush starrer’s final budget is said to be 120 crores. The movie’s producer, Sunil Narang, remains tight-lipped about the exact budget, but he has hinted that it is the most expensive movie of Dhanush’s film career. The film also stars Nagarjuna Akkineni in a pivotal role, and the producer has praised both the actors’ performances. The report...

Why Is Baby John Actress Keerthy Suresh Having Two Wedding Ceremonies? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Keerthy Suresh recently announced that she will soon tie the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Antony Thattil. It was later revealed that the couple plans to get married in Goa, with festivities on December 11th and 12th. New reports from The Times of India now suggest that Keerthy Suresh will have not only one but two wedding ceremonies. The Baby John actress will marry according to Hindu and Christian traditions, resulting in two ceremonies.

Keerthy Suresh & Antony Thattil Will Have Both Hindu & Christian Weddings

Considering their different faiths, Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil have decided to have two weddings: one with Hindu customs and the second with Christian traditions. According to a Toi report, the couple will have a Hindu wedding ceremony on the morning of December 12th.

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Is Barroz set to have a 3D-only release? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mohanlal’s much-anticipated directorial debut finally hits theatres this Christmas, December 25, 2024. After several delays, the project officially began in 2021, but whispers of something similar had been circulating earlier.

The road to completion for Barroz wasn’t precisely smooth, from script rewrites to cast changes; the film faced its share of challenges. Here’s where it gets even more enjoyable. According to rumors, the film will be exclusively released in 3D in theatres. The 2D version? That’s reportedly being saved for the home release.

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Why did they decide on a grand 3D-only release?

Industry insiders reveal that Barroz was shot entirely in native 3D, setting it apart from films like A R M,...

Fans React To Nayanthara’s Documentary ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Lady Superstar Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale, was released on November 18, 2024, on her birthday. The documentary is also embroiled in a controversy between the actress and Dhanush. However, no sooner was the documentary released than many netizens started reacting to it. While some heaped praise on it, others weren’t that impressed.

Netizens React To Nayanthara’s Documentary

One of Nayanthara’s fans said, “Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale was a beautiful documentary that humanizes and elevates Nayanthara as a person. Her struggles and strengths which has made her who she is. The wedding portion is just 20 mins, and it has been well put together.” Another fan of the Jawan actress said, “Just finished watching her Netflix documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale. Damn touching and lovely. As a fan, I’ll always follow in your footsteps. Not to give up no matter what.

Here’s 3 Reason Why We Think Mohanlal’s Barroz May Falter To Maintain The Hype (Photo Credit – Instagram)

When veteran filmmaker Fazil announced the release date of Mohanlal’s highly anticipated directorial debut, Barroz, the excitement was palpable. Slated to release on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, the date carries immense sentimental value for both Mohanlal and his career. As Fazil pointed out, this is no ordinary coincidence.

It marks a full-circle moment, as Mohanlal’s acting debut in Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980), directed by Fazil himself, premiered on December 25th. Fast-forward to 1993, and another Mohanlal starrer, Manichitrathazhu, a cultural phenomenon that was remade in multiple languages, also hit theaters on December 25.

Fazil revealed that Barroz took over 700 days of filming, underscoring the immense effort poured into this project. He also expressed confidence that the film could surpass the success of Manjil Virinja Pookkal and Manichitrathazhu, envisioning it as a global phenomenon. But...

Mohanlal, the renowned Malayalam superstar, was recently hospitalized in Kochi at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences after experiencing high fever, breathing difficulties, and muscle pain. The actor underwent tests and was subsequently discharged.

According to a medical statement issued by Dr. Gireesh Kumar Kp, Mohanlal is suspected of having a viral respiratory infection and has been advised to rest for five days and avoid crowded places.

The actor had just returned to Kochi after wrapping up the Gujarat shooting schedule for L2: Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, and completing the post-production of his directorial debut, Barroz. Speaking of Barroz the release date of this fantasy film has been postponed again, now set to release on October 3, 2024.

Originally slated for March 2023, the film has faced several delays, with the latest push from September 12 to October 3.

Mohanlal shared the new release date on social media, urging fans to mark their...

Iifa nominated costume designer Jyoti Madnani Singh famous for films like ‘Rahasya’, ‘Mumbaikar’, ‘Barroz’ and others has added another feather to her decorated hat. She has designed costumes for a Punjabi film ‘Munda Rockstar’ that is slated to release on 12th of January 2024. In an exclusive tête-à-tête with us Jyoti shared her experience of working in Pollywood. When asked about the difference in designing costumes for a Punjabi film when compared to Hindi film Jyoti said, “films are all about storytelling. So, the basics are the same. I had to follow the vision of the director and help him in telling the story through my costumes. In terms of colour palette, Punjab is more vibrant, festive, liberal and celebrating so I had to do a little research and keep my world cinema view away as I had to make sure that audiences believe that the narrative is taking place in...

The much-awaited collaboration between the legendary actor Mohanlal and acclaimed director Jeethu Joseph, titled “Neru”, has completed its shooting schedule and is all set to hit the screens on December 21, 2023. The film, which is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, is a realistic legal thriller with elements of a family drama1.

“Neru” marks the fifth time that Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph have teamed up for a project, after the blockbuster “Drishyam” franchise, “12th Man”, and the yet-to-be-released “Ram: Part 1”. The film’s script is penned by Jeethu Joseph and co-written by Santhi Mayadevi, who has played a crucial role in the sequel of the superhit film ‘Drishyam’2. The film also features Priya Mani, Siddique, Nandu, Dinesh Prabhakar, Sankar Induchoodan, Mathew Varghese, Kalesh Ramadevi, Kalabhavan Jinto, Reshmy Anil, and Dr. Prashant in pivotal roles1.

The film’s technical crew includes cinematographer Satheesh Kurup, music director Vishnu Shyam and editor Vs Vinayak,...

Jayaram, the versatile actor who has been entertaining the Malayalam audience for over three decades, is all set to make a grand comeback to Mollywood with his upcoming movie Abraham Ozler. The movie, directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, is a medical thriller that promises to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.

The first look poster of the movie was released on May 20, 2023, coinciding with the start of the shooting. The poster features Jayaram in a rugged and intense look as the titular character, Abraham Ozler, a doctor who is on a quest to find the truth. The tagline of the movie reads, “The truth you are searching is searching for you…!!”

Ozler Poster

The movie has an ensemble cast that includes Arjun Ashokan, Saiju Kurup, Anaswara Rajan, Senthil Krishna, Jagadheesh, Sai Kumar, and Arya Salim. The script of the movie is penned by Dr. Randheer Krishnan, a...

Costume designer Jyoti Madnani Singh’s new film ‘Mumbaikar’ premiered on ‘JioCinema’ on 2nd of June. Mumbaikar boasts of heavy-duty star-cast that includes Vijay Sethupathi, Vikrant Massey, Sanjay Mishra, Sachin Khedekar, Tanya Maniktala and others. Jyoti Madnani Singh aka Jms, has dressed every single one of the characters in the sprawling cast. Jyoti’s costume does justice to the story setting that consists of characters from dark world of Mumbai and common Mumbaikar belonging to various strata of life.

Talking about how she landed up getting the assignment from a Kerala based production house, Jyoti said, “I have designed costumes for several realistic films in past like Rahasya, T for Tajmahal, Chaarfutiya Chhokare, etc, and had just finished shooting for thriller ‘420 Ipc’. Makers somehow got a whiff of my work. As Mumbaikar is also a thriller with tinge of drama-action in a realistic scenario, I reckon, I fitted the bill.

TollywoodThe makers had announced earlier that Salman Khan has been roped in for a cameo role in ‘Godfather’ which stars Chiranjeevi in the lead. IANSTwitter/ Thaman SThe highly-anticipated Telugu film Godfather starring ‘Mega Star’ Chiranjeevi and directed by Mohan Raja, is being produced on a grand scale by Konidela Production Company and Super Good Films. The makers of the film announced on Tuesday, May 3, that actor, filmmaker and dance choreographer Prabhu Deva is on board as the choreographer for a song that will feature Chiranjeevi and Bollywood star Salman Khan. S Thaman has been roped in as the music composer for the project. The makers had announced earlier that Salman Khan will be doing a special cameo role in the film. Godfather marks Salman’s Telugu debut. Musician S Thaman shared a picture of himself with Chiranjeevi, Prabhu Deva, Mohan Raja, and others."Yayyyy!! This Is News. Prabhu Deva Will...

MollywoodActor Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph have previously collaborated in the critically acclaimed Malayalam movies ‘Drishyam’ and ‘Drishyam 2’.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Mohanlal Mollywood star Mohanlal’s next film with director Jeethu Joseph, 12th Man went on floors on Tuesday, August 17, coinciding with the first day of the Chingam month as per the Malayalam calendar. Actor Mohanlal shared photos from the customary puja ceremony on social media to the delight of his fans. Producer Antony Perumbavoor and actor Unni Mukundan were among those attending the puja. Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph have collaborated earlier for the hit Drishyam franchise. The critically acclaimed Malayalam movie Drishyam had a huge run at the box office and was also remade in several languages including Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Drishyam 2, which is the sequel of Drishyam, was released on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video this year. Before Drishyam 2, the director and actor duo had...

MollywoodThe track was released on Friday marking Mollywood star Mohanlal’s 61st birthday. It is composed by Ronnie Raphael and penned by director Priyadarshan. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeOn the occasion of Mollywood star Mohanlal’s 61st birthday, the makers of the Malayalam movie Marakkar: Arabikkadalinte Simham dropped a new lyrical single from the movie. The track ‘Chembinte Chelulla’ is composed by Ronnie Raphael and penned by director Priyadarshan. The song features Mohanlal as Kunjali Marakkar IV, the naval chief of the Zamorin. The makers have released two singles from the movie so far including romantic number ‘Kannil Ente’ and ‘Chembinte Chelulla’. The film was initially slated to release on May 13, however, the makers postponed it in the wake of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The theatrical release of the film has been postponed four times so far. The movie was originally slated to release on March 26, 2020. It was later postponed to March 26 this year,...

MollywoodMany celebrities and fans penned heartfelt wishes on social media to celebrate actor Mohanlal’s 61st birthday on Friday, May 21. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Sreedevi Sridhar On the occasion of Mollywood star Mohanlal’s 61st birthday, fans and his co-stars showered him with heartfelt wishes on social media. Mohanlal, who is fondly known to fans as ‘Lalletan’, is one of the most influential actors of Mollywood. According to reports, the star celebrated his birthday with family and close friends at his Chennai residence. Some of the images from his birthday bash have gone viral on social media. The viral images include Mohanlal enjoying a slice of his birthday cake. The actor is seen sporting a new look in a long beard, scarf and French beret hat, hinting that he might be sporting such a mystic look in his directorial debut Barroz in which he is also acting. Many celebrities, who have shared the screen with Mohanlal,...

MollywoodTouted to be a fantasy adventure film, ‘Barroz’ marks Mohanlal’s directorial debut. Tnm StaffTwitter/MohanlalMalayalam star Mohanlal, who is all set to make his directorial debut with Barroz: The Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure has been sharing photos of the shoot from the sets of Barroz ever since the movie went on floors. In a recent update, Mohanlal shared a photo of himself and popular cinematographer Santosh Sivan. Donning white shirt, black pants and a vest coat, Mohanlal is seen watching the shoot, whereas cinematographer Santosh Sivan is seen cranking the camera. Mohanlal tagged Santosh Sivan and wrote, “#Barroz”, while tweeting the photo on Wednesday. #Barroz @santoshsivan pic.twitter.com/3FkFLbXZIK — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 21, 2021 Earlier this month, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran joined the sets of Barroz and started shooting for his portions in the movie. Prithviraj will be seen in a pivotal role in the movie. The photo features...

MollywoodThe Malayalam actor has a number of projects in the pipeline, including ‘Kuruthi’, ‘Bhramam’ and ‘Barroz’. Tnm StaffPopular Mollywood actor Prithviraj Sukumaran’s much-anticipated venture Kaduva went on floors recently. The action thriller marks the second collaboration between filmmaker Shaji Kailas and actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. Announcing the news to fans, Prithviraj shared a poster from the movie on Twitter on Saturday and wrote, “They wanted a fight...He gave them a war!” Rolling from today! (sic).” Prithviraj looks rugged, wearing a white shirt and is seen smoking a cigar. We also see mountains in the backdrop and the rearview mirror of a car, elements that build suspense around the plot. The movie is reportedly going to be filmed in Kerala’s Mundakayam and Kumily. Kaduva is bankrolled by Supriya Menon and Listin Stephen. Jinu V Abraham is on board as the writer, while Abinandhan Ramanujam will be taking care of the cinematography.

MollywoodHelmed by filmmaker Manu Warrier, ‘Kuruthi’ is bankrolled by Supriya Menon under the banner of Prithviraj Productions. Tnm StaffPutting an end to the long wait, Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed the release date of Kuruthi on Friday. The actor took to Twitter to announce that Kuruthi is slated for theatrical release on May 13, and shared an intriguing poster from the movie. Earlier, on April 14, the makers of Kuruthi had unveiled a new poster from the movie wishing fans on the festival of Vishu. Helmed by Manu Warrier, thriller-drama Kuruthi stars actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Murali Gopy, Roshan Mathew, Shine Tom Chacko and Srindaa in prominent roles. It also features actors Manikandan R Achari, Mamukkoya, Navas Vallikunnu, Naslen K Gafoor and Sagar Surya in supporting roles. The plot is likely to explore socio-political themes. Kuruthi is bankrolled by Supriya Menon under the banner of Prithviraj Productions. Akhilesh Mohan is on board as the editor...