The shooting of the movie ‘Marayada Raman’ will start on December. Dileep is doing the hero role of the movie. Krishnakumar is directing this film. His previous films were ‘College Days’ and ‘Kaanji’. R. B. Choudari is producing this film in the banner of Super Good. The script of the film by Sibi-Udaya Krishna team.
Dileep in ‘Marayada Raman’
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Review
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Review
Producer- Sameer Thahir
Director- Sameer Thahir
Cast- Dulquer Salman, Sunny Wayne, Surja Bala, Dhrithiman Chatterjee, Joy Mathew, Vanitha Krishnachandran etc.
Music- Rex Vijayan
Review By : Unni R Nair (Kerala9.com )
Sameer Thahir takes us on an enchanting trip this time, with his ‘Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi’. The cinematographer-turned-director, who had earlier given us ‘Chaapa Kurish’ and ‘Esha’ (‘Esha’ is one of the five films in ‘5 Sundarikal’), this time explores a totally new terrain in Malayalam Cinema; and I should say that despite the slight lag that has come in, especially in the latter half of the film, it’s simply marvellous. Kudos, Sameer and team!!
‘Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi’ traces the journey undertaken by Kasi (Dulquer Salman) and his close pal Suni (Sunny Wayne) on their motor-cycles, starting from Kerala and moving northwards. At the start it’s said that they are out without a destination in mind and that Suni is accompanying Kasi out of his own choice. Kasi’s decision was to go alone and he had told Suni that he’s just going away, maybe to the Himalayas. When Kasi finally kick starts his journey, he finds Suni waiting on the road for him, with a bike that he has taken from his uncle. Together they begin the trip. Though Kasi doesn’t say it, both he and Suni know very well where they are going. They pass through Andhra and arrive at Puri, from where they pass through Konark, places in rural West Bengal, Kolkata etc and move on, towards Nagaland. En-route they do meet people, all of whom have their own stories to tell and with whom Kasi and Suni relate in some way or the other. Their final destination however is Nagaland, where lives Assi (Surja Bala), Kasi’s sweet-heart.
The highlight of the film is that every single frame in it is beautiful. The locations are all well-chosen, the journey is well-narrated and it just flows on, like a slow river. You get the feel that you are sailing through a river, taking in the diverse sights at different spots on its banks and at the same time moving on to a final destination…Well, for those fed on formula films and for fans of Dulquer Salman and Sunny Wayne, the film may seem lagging in the second half. But lag or no lag, ‘Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi’ is a film that stands out as exquisitely beautiful and which is definitely not your usual road movie.
Performance
Dulquer Salman does a commendable job as Kasi and deserves real appreciation. Sunny Wayne lends able support while Surja Bala is also good. Dhrithiman Chatterjee and all others do their parts quite convincingly.
Technical aspects
Excellent cinematography, by Gireesh Gangadharan, is of course the highlight of ‘Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi’. You just can’t take your eyes off the beautiful frames; yes, it’s beauty and nothing but spell-binding beauty, from start to end. Sreekar Prasad has also done a wonderful job as the editor.
Music
Rex Vijayan lends able support on the music side; the songs are all good.
Script
Script by Hashir Mohamed is excellent. The way the story is blended with characters and their lives that we meet in the course of the journey and the way events from Kerala’s recent past are interwoven with the narrative makes it all interesting. Good job! It’s the splendour, the diversity of life that the film unravels and we travel, along with the protagonists, from one point to the other…
Direction
Sameer Thahir proves it once again. He’s indeed a director worth reckoning. As for ‘Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi’, it’s a film in which Sameer puts in his heart and soul, directing it with élan and also imparting to it a beauty which only a cinematographer-turned-director can…
Verdict- Excellent work. Spell-binding frames…Much more than a road movie!!
Rating: 3.5/5
Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum Movie Review
Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum Movie Review
Producer– Shebin Backer, Zulfikkar Azeez
Director- Lal Jose
Cast– Kunchacko Boban, Namitha Pramod, Irshad, Shiju, Joju, Shammi Thilakan, Suraaj Venjaramoodu, Harisri Ashokan, Bindu Panicker, Anusree etc.
Music– Vidyasagar
Cinematography :S. Kumar
Review By : Unni R Nair (Kerala9.com )
Lal Jose has given us many good films- all kinds of films. But this time, with ‘Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum’, he fails to deliver and the film ends up being just an average entertainer. There is nothing in it that would make you tag it a Lal Jose film.
‘Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum’ takes us to Kuttanad. Chakkattuthara Gopan (Kunchacho Boban) is a tourist guide kind of guy; he owns a houseboat and manages to find clients somehow to eke out a living. He has to support a somewhat ‘big’ family- his mother (KPAC Lalitha) and three brothers. His brothers Mani (Irshad), Vijayan (Shiju) and Suku (Joju) just while away their time, doing almost nothing. All that they do is eat, double up as goons and thrash people for money (their victims often hunt down Gopan and thrash him up, in return) and just wander around aimlessly. They never think of doing any work; Gopan is there to work for them…
Gopan meanwhile finds a dancer, Jayasree (Namitha Pramod), to dance in his houseboat and entertain guests. Jayasree is the daughter of Revamma (Bindu Panicker), a stage artist who could never earn a name or money as an artist and who dreams of sending her daughter to Dubai and earning a fortune. Eventually Gopan and Jayasree fall in love, something that Revamma doesn’t like. In the meantime Kuriachan (Shammi Thilakan), the local leader who too owns a houseboat and aspires to build up a career in politics gets arrested for immoral trafficking. Incidentally it’s Gopan whose casual statement leads the cops to Kuriachan and thus Kuriachan becomes his sworn enemy. Once free, Kuriachan swears to ruin Gopan and his business…
Well, that’s all. An average kind of story, presented against the backdrop of the backwaters. It just goes on, along predictable lines and ends in a very predictable manner. There is humour, songs, some fight and drama- all in light vein and it just goes on. Till half-time, you feel it’s rather entertaining. But post-interval, it just drags on and you get tired. By the time it ends, you’re glad it has finally ended and you come out, neither too happy nor too discontented. And if someone waiting for the next show asks you your opinion, you’re most likely to find yourselves at a loss, not knowing what to say. You would be confused, I bet!
Yes, to a great extent ‘Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum’ is a let-down, but yes, it has its share of lighter moments, thereby making it a film that you’d want to watch along with your family. Kids may find it entertaining. So, at the box office, it may end up being a decent hit…Who knows!!
Performance
Kunchacko Boban fits into his role, that of Gopan, perfectly well. He lives up to expectations and delivers it quite satisfactorily. In fact I have nothing negative to say as regards the performance aspect in the film. Everyone has done justice to his or her role. Namitha Pramod is good and the on-screen chemistry between her and Chackochan works out well. Irshad, Shiju and Joju are good, but if the writer and director had paid better attention to the characterisation part, these actors could have better scope for performance. Bindu Panicker, Shammi Thilakan, Harisri Ashokan, KPAC Lalitha, Anusree etc do justice to their roles. Suraaj Venjaramoodu is his very usual self and seems to be repeating himself, though he plays his part very convincingly.
Technical aspects
Ace cinematographer S Kumar does a splendid job; he gives us some excellent shots of Kuttanad and makes it a treat to watch.
Music
Vidyasagar has delivered some good tunes, which jell perfectly well with the mood of the film. The songs are all soothing to the ear, but I am not sure how long these songs would remain in your minds and memories.
Script
Well, it’s the script by M.Sindhuraj that does all the damage. The whole film is based on a script that has nothing much to say. It’s just a so so kind of story and there’s nothing new to it. The characterization part is also just so so and that’s what affects the totality of the film.
Direction
Lal Jose, the veteran of so many memorable movies, representing all genres, is of course in full control. But with a script that has nothing much to offer and which is just average stuff, there’s a limit to what he could deliver.
Verdict– Just so so…weak script; watch it just for Chackochan and others…
Rating: 2/5
The Secretariat Siege Ends, U D F Agrees For Enquiry
The government agrees for judicial investigation on solar case and the same has now ended the secretariat siege which continued on the second day also. But, L D F leaders have said that, they will continue the protest in a different form. The government had declared holidays for the secretariat functions for two days, L D F leaders still did not change from the decision instead the leaders were thinking about changing the style. Two small incidents were recorded this morning at trivandrum one at Bakery Junction and one at M G Road this morning.
L D F has claimed this siege as the biggest strike Kerala has ever seen and the government had partially failed to maintain peace at the state capital. Meanwhile, U D F leaders have agreed for the judicial enquiry on solar issue and the declaration will be in the next cabinet meeting. They also mentioned that the two holidays given were not going to solve the issue forever and the siege had created a big hole in the law and order system at the state capital. This has forced the government to agree for a judicial enquiry on solar case. U D F hopes that, now since the government has agreed for the legal investigation L D F may refrain from their top demand of resignation of the Chief Minister. Government also requested the L D F leaders to put forward their complaints, suggestions regarding the legal investigation. They also mentioned that, they are willing to discuss the terms and conditions of the investigation with L D F leaders.
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Pattam Pole Malayalam Movie
Pattam Pole Malayalam Movie
Directed by: Azhagappan
Produced by: Karunakaran
Written by: Girish Kumar
Starring: Dulquer Salmaan,Malavika Mohanan,Anoop Menon, Lalu Alex,Archana Kavi,Shraddha Gokul
Cinematography: Jomon T. John
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Meera Jasmin In Pranayajeevitham
Madhurai M.S. Nagarajan is making the Thelungu film to Malayalam in the banner of Hamsalekha Movie Land Productions. The name of the film is ‘Pranayajeevitham’. The famous stars of Malayalam and Thelungu are acting in this movie. Meera Jasmine, Sadha, Srikanth, Parmanandam and Kovai Sarala are the main stars of the film. Meera Jasmine is doing a different character in this film. The famous Thelungu director Srrenivasan Reddy is directing this film. Rasikasree Movie is releasing this film in Kerala.
Oru Rathriyum Randu Pakalaum
The shooting of the film ‘Oru Rathriyum Randu Pakalaum’ has started at Trivandrum. Kunchako Boban and Bhama are doing the central characters of the film. Jijo Antony is the director of the film. ‘Kathaveedu’ was the last film of Kunjako Boban and Bhama. ‘Kathaveedu’ is releasing on
August 23. ‘ 100 Degree Celsius’ and ‘D Company’ are the other films of Bhama.
Memories Malayalam Movie Review
Memories Malayalam Movie Review
Producer– P K Muralidharan, Shanta Murali
Director- Jeethu Joseph
Cast- Prithviraj, Miya, Vanitha, Suresh Krishna, Vijayaraghavan, Sreejith Ravi, Meghna Raj, Nedumudi Venu etc.
Music- Sejo John
Cinematography :Sujith Vassudev
Review By : Unni R Nair (Kerala9.com )
Jeethu Joseph, who last delivered the typical Dileep comedy ‘My Boss’ and before that another humour-oriented film, ‘Mummy & Me’, had begun his directorial career with ‘Detective’, a rather well-made investigative thriller starring Suresh Gopi in the lead. Now, when Jeethu comes up with his new film, his fourth one, he goes back to doing a thriller, a real good suspense thriller. The film, ‘Memories’, is a slick thriller, well-written, well directed and with a clean performance by the lead actor Prithviraj,
‘Memories’ is an almost taut thriller; yes, an ‘almost taut’ thriller. There are a few hiccups, some minor, pardonable flaws, which however don’t stand in the way of your enjoying the movie. I did enjoy watching it. Good work Jeethu Joseph; you’ve proved that you can handle different genres quite effectively.
Sam Alex (Prithviraj) had been a dynamic, daring cop. But after a criminal targeted and shot down his wife and daughter before his eyes, he just lost all control of himself, his life and his career. He spends his days and nights boozing and doing almost nothing. His mother Marykutty (Vanitha Krishnachandran) is concerned about her son while his younger brother Sanju (Rahul Madhav) has begun to hate him and is disrespectful and indifferent towards Sam. He doesn’t even want Sam to attend his marriage, which he himself has decided, even without his mother’s involvement.
In the meantime, a couple of young officers working with the Customs department get abducted and murdered in a gruesome manner. Leading the investigating team is Vinod Krishna (Suresh Krishna), who’s the Superintendent of Police. As the case gets more complicated, with another murder happening and the cops remaining almost clueless, IG of Police Aravindaksha Menon (Vijayaraghavan), who is also a mentor and godfather to Sam, comes to meet him. He asks Sam to take up the investigation. Sam refuses, but finally takes it up, yielding to his mother’s earnest requests. Sam begins the investigation very callously, most of the time arriving drunk. But as things catch fire, we see the same old dynamic, daring cop back in action. The plot thus builds up, moving towards a very interesting climax…
‘Memories’ moves at a steady pace, it’s all controlled and well-knit. The plot is developed in the most convincing of manners and the suspense is well maintained. It’s almost a perfect edge-of-the-seat feel that you get while seeing the film. Of course the tempo is broken a bit when some flashback sequences come in, especially when it sort of meanders into a light romantic track, with a song, which however is well rendered and is pleasing too. In fact the director could have done away with the song and the romance bit too could have been cut short. That wouldn’t have affected the film; in fact that would have made it more effective and taut.
The fact that it’s all well-presented, well acted out and coherent to a great extent makes ‘Memories’ a film worth watching. Yes, go watch it if you like watching thrillers. ‘Memories’ is a good one, definitely worth a watch or two…
Performance
The film, on the performance side, belongs to Prithviraj. He has done a real commendable job, as Sam Alex. The drunken, irresponsible cop appears so natural and the gradual transformation that he undergoes too is portrayed very naturally. Real good work indeed! Suresh Krishna, Vanitha, Rahul, Sreejith Ravi, Nedumudi Venu etc have done justice to their parts. Miya’s character, that of a journalist, is typical of such thrillers and she does her part convincingly. Of course, for Miya, there is not much scope for performance with the character in hand. Meghna as Sam’s wife doesn’t have much to do.
Technical aspects
Sujith Vassudev deserves special appreciation for the splendid cinematography work that enhances the tempo in all respects. The others on the technical side, editor Johnkutty and art-director Saburam too have done good work.
Music
Background score, by Anil Johnson, is good. The songs (one is the title song and the other the romantic number) are good, but the romantic song, which is real good, could have been avoided. As for me, I won’t mind the song being there; but it does affect the flow a bit…
Script
Good work Jeethu Joseph. The script, by the director himself, is good and forms real good base for the film. He could of course have toned down the romance and family parts a bit; that would have made the film a perfect thriller. At the same time, Jeethu takes perfect care to show the transformation that Sam undergoes- from a drunken, irresponsible cop to a sober investigator- in the most natural and gradual of manners. That’s one of the highlights of the film. The investigation part and the suspense part are all handled brilliantly. Of course, ‘Memories’ is good work, from the writer’s side…
Direction
Jeethu Joseph had proved his grip over the thriller genre with his very first film. But now, with ‘Memories’ he proves that he could handle thrillers brilliantly and that he is real versatile, as a director of commercial films of all genres. Good work, Jeethu!!
Verdict- Good thriller; worth a watch or two…
Rating: 3.5/5
L D F Retards The Functionalities at Trivandrum
The LDF strength show in demand for for the resignation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in relation with Solar Scam, blocked three gates of the secretariat this morning. Police managed to keep one open and through that, Oommen Chandy and cabinet members went inside. Police has kept some force in reserve inside the secretariat in case if the protest goes beyond their control. Meanwhile, L D F leaders have burnt the white flag shown by the ruling party for talks and they are demanding the resignation. To add fuel to the fire, a local television channel has leaked a photograph which has Sarita Nair and Oommen Chandy together last year in January.
L D F is planning now to retard the functionalists of the secretariat by blocking all the four gates soon. National leader of L D F Prakash Karatt has urged the party leaders to continue with their protest and he mentioned that the resignation is needed and rulers have to face legal proceedings after that. Ramesh Chennithala has said that, this kind of a protest is truly undemocratic to make the government fall down and this would never be allowed. The schools are on holidays and sale of liquor has been banned and central forces are camping at Trivandrum. L D F has called each and every volunteers from their branch committees as well as they have managed to arrange food and accommodation for those people from the other districts of Kerala.
