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DQ’s ‘King of Kotha’ trailer lights up Times Square

The trailer of the movie was unveiled by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and also by South legends Suriya, Mohanlal and Nagarjuna…reports Asian Lite News

Actor Dulquer Salmaan, who is all set for the release of his action thriller film ‘King of Kotha’, shared his excitement as the trailer of the movie was played at New York’s Times Square, saying it’s a biggest tribute to Malayalam cinema.

‘King of Kotha’, Dulquer’s all-time high budget film, is produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios and tells the story of two eras. It is the directorial debut of Abhilash Joshiy.

Earlier, the trailer of the movie was unveiled by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and also by South legends Suriya, Mohanlal and Nagarjuna.

Dulquer took to Instagram and shared a Reel video, wherein we can see the glimpse of the trailer being featured at Times Square. People on the streets of New York can be seen cheering for the actor.

Along with the video, he wrote: “Cannot contain my excitement. ‘King of Kotha’ has become the first Malayalam film to have its trailer played at New York City’s Times Square. Having visited the busy and vibrant Time’s Square several times, never even dreamed of appearing on the screens there. Big moment for me personally and the biggest tribute we can give to Malayalam Cinema. #bigbigmoment #takingourcinematotheworld #KingOfKotha #august24th (sic).”

The flick also stars Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod Jose, Shammi Thilakan, Saran and Anikha Surendran. It is slated to release on August 24.

The 40-year-old actor was also recently seen as narcotics officer Arjun Varma in ‘Guns & Gulaabs’, which is a captivating narrative of ‘firsts’, set in the early ’90s in the unpredictable and precarious town called Gulaabganj.

The series by Raj & DK is an ode to Bollywood in the nineties, bringing back the charm of the decade. Set against the backdrop of comedic power struggles and revenge plots, the series blends genres as it follows a lovestruck mechanic, a reluctant heir to a ruling gang and an honest officer-turned-agent-of-chaos.

The series boasts a dynamic cast, including Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer, Adarsh Gourav, T.J. Bhanu, Gulshan Devaiah and the late actor Satish Kaushik. It is streaming on Netflix.

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‘My father is my biggest inspiration’

‘Guns & Gulaabs’ is a captivating series set in the early ’90s within the enigmatic town of Gulaabganj. A tribute to the Bollywood era of the nineties, the series encapsulates the essence of that decade…reports Asian Lite News

Dulquer Salmaan, known for his remarkable performances in numerous successful films, has openly acknowledged his father, the iconic star Mammootty, as his primary inspiration in the industry. Despite this, he firmly expressed his stance against remaking any of his father’s cinematic masterpieces.

Dulquer’s journey began as a business manager at a Dubai construction firm. However, his passion for the world of cinema and acting ultimately prompted him to leave his corporate role and follow in the footsteps of his father.

During a live session on the creator-driven platform Roposo, Dulquer candidly shared that his father, Mammootty, serves as his most significant source of inspiration within the film industry. He highlighted how his father supported his transition from business management to acting.

When questioned about the possibility of acting in a remake of one of his father’s movies—a common trend in the current entertainment landscape—Dulquer surprised many by firmly asserting his stance against it. He emphasized his belief in preserving the sanctity of classics, asserting that both music and movies should remain untouched by the remake trend.

Dulquer also delved into various aspects of his career and personal life during the Roposo session. He discussed his upcoming series ‘Guns & Gulaabs’, recounted a fan-boy moment involving Deepika Padukone, and shared insights into his Valentine’s Day celebrations with his wife, daughter, and mother.

‘Guns & Gulaabs’ is a captivating series set in the early ’90s within the enigmatic town of Gulaabganj. A tribute to the Bollywood era of the nineties, the series encapsulates the essence of that decade.

Additionally, Dulquer is set to grace screens in Raj & DK’s ‘Guns & Gulaabs’. The series is characterized by comedic power struggles and revenge plots, blending genres as it follows a love-struck mechanic, a hesitant heir to a ruling gang, and an upright officer-turned-agent-of-chaos. Its premiere is scheduled for August 18 on Netflix.

Dulquer’s upcoming ventures also include the action-thriller ‘King of Kotha’, marking the directorial debut of Abhilash Joshiy. The film features an ensemble cast, including Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod Jose, Shammi Thilakan, Saran, and Anikha Surendran.

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‘Salute’ and ‘Puzhu’ take direct to digital route


Talking about the film, Dulquer Salmaan said, “It was a great experience working on ‘Salute’. I have always been drawn to roles which push me beyond my comfort zone and challenge me as an actor.”…reports Asian Lite News

Malayalam films ‘Salute’ and ‘Puzhu’ are taking a direct to digital route. While ‘Salute’ is an investigative drama starring Dulquer Salman, ‘Puzhu’ is a crime thriller which stars Dulquer’s father and superstar Mammootty.

Both the films will be launching directly on SonyLIV although their release dates are yet to be announced.

‘Salute’ is a grounded procedural drama, where Dulquer will be seen essaying the role of a cop, Aravind Karunkaran. The film follows a non-linear narrative as it cuts between the past and the present-day scenario, where, a once committed and fiery sub inspector, Salmaan has been reduced to a disgraced cop, aching for a shot at redemption.

Talking about the film, Dulquer Salmaan said, “It was a great experience working on ‘Salute’. I have always been drawn to roles which push me beyond my comfort zone and challenge me as an actor.”

Directed by Rosshan Andrews, ‘Salute’ marks the Malayalam debut of Bollywood actress Diana Penty and it will also star Manoj K Jayan in a pivotal role. The film produced by Wayfarer Films, is written by the writer-duo of Bobby and Sanjay.

“Bobby and Sanjay have done a remarkable job with the script. It is an intriguing and taut thriller with the characters going through various emotional conflicts and bearing the consequences of their actions. I have always admired Rosshan Andrews’ craft, and it was an honour to work with him. This is very different than the other films I have done so far, and I cannot wait for the audiences to watch it”, Dulquer added.

‘Puzhu’, on the other hand, is an intense family thriller, which present Mammootty in a grey shade.

Mammootty spoke about the film as he said, “The story of Puzhu excited me the most. As an actor, it has always been my aim to keep reinventing myself, and to take up newer, more exciting projects. Puzhu marks another step in that direction.”

“We tried to tell a story that we believed in and put our hearts into. Hope the viewers like what they see”, the senior actor added.

The film promises to be a gripping thriller around a father and son and the underlying family dynamics and trust issues that follow. Dulquer will also be producing ‘Puzhu’ under his banner along with S George’s Cyn Cyl Celluloid. Helmed by debutante director Ratheena PT, the film will also star Parvathy Thiruvothu in the lead.

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‘Hey Sinamika’ to hit screens on Feb 25

The film, which has been produced by Jio Studios, features Dulquer Salmaan, Aditi Rao Hydari and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead and will hit screens on February 25…reports Asian Lite News.

Several top actors from the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industries including Suriya, Jyothika, Nagarjuna, Rana Daggubatti, Khushbu Sundar and Nazriya on Tuesday released the first look of choreographer-turned-director Brindha Gopal’s film ‘Hey Sinamika’.

The film, which has been produced by Jio Studios, features Dulquer Salmaan, Aditi Rao Hydari and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead and will hit screens on February 25.

Tweeting the first look picture herself, dance choreographer Brindha Gopal, who is turning director with this film, said, “Wait is over. Presenting the super colourful First Look. The dashing Dulquer Salmaan as Yaazhan in ‘Hey Sinamika’. Film to hit big screens on Feb 25, 2022.”

The film has a number of women techinicians working on it. Preetha Jayaraman is the cinematographer of the film, while Radha Sridhar is its editor.

Sources say that Dulquer plays a radio jockey in the film and that the story would revolve around Dulquer and Aditi, who play a married couple in the film.

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