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Mammootty’s ‘Christopher’ hits theatres

If this film turns out to be a block buster, it would do more good for the director than to the superstar, as it’s been a while that Unnikrishnan has delivered as he did in the early years of his career…reports Asian Lite News

Continuing to enthral audience and fans at 71, veteran superstar Mammootty is all pumped up ahead of the arrival of ‘Christopher’ in theatres on Thursday. He plays a vigilante cop in the film.

Explaining briefly what ‘Christopher’ is all about, he said that he plays the role of a police official and makes no bones about taking the law into hands.

“Every character has a tale and like that Christopher too has one and it moves forward. Now let us see,” said the superstar.

Directed by B. Unnikrishnan who is known for ‘loud’ and expensive films, the two are returning after 12 years and for just the second time. Unnikrishnan is popularly known for directing superstar Mohanlal.

If this film turns out to be a block buster, it would do more good for the director than to the superstar, as it’s been a while that Unnikrishnan has delivered as he did in the early years of his career.

For Mammootty, 2022 turned out to be a good year and 2023 has also begun on a strong footing with his ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ receiving critical acclaim when it premiered at the International Film Festival of Kerala.

Mammootty has rarely let down his fans and audience when he played a cop. Films like Yavanika, Avanazhi, Inspector Balram and Balram vs. Tharadas, The Truth, Kasaba, Unda and not to mention the CBI officer in a record 5 sequels to Oru CBI Diary Kuripu are names that have become part of the Malayalam film industry lexicon.

The veteran is supremely confident that he will not let down his fans, audience and director Unnikrishnan.

For his fans he said: “Go to the movie halls and see the film as many times as possible.”

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Mammootty begins 2023 with crime thriller

Mammooty with Director Roby Vargheese Raj

Produced by Mammootty’s production house, Mammootty Kampany, the movie will be shot across Kerala and in Mumbai and New Delhi….reports Asian Lite News

Malayalam superstar Mammootty has flagged off his 2023 with the new movie helmed by cinematographer-turned-director, Roby Vargheese Raj.

The movie, according to insiders, is a crime thriller and Mammootty joined the crew on January 1 on the sets of the movie at Pala in Kottayam district. His arrival was marked by the cutting of a cake and New Year celebrations as well.

The script of the movie is by Mohammed Shafi and it has been co-scripted by Rony David Raj, the director’s brother. Mohammed Rahil is wielding the camera and Malayalam cinema’s prolific music director, Sushin Shyam, is composing the music. Praveen Prabhakar presides over the editing table.

Produced by Mammootty’s production house, Mammootty Kampany, the movie will be shot across Kerala and in Mumbai and New Delhi.

This is the first directorial venture of Roby Vargheese Raj ,who had worked as cinematographer in previous Mammooty films ‘Puthiya Niyamam’ and ‘Great Father’.

The superstar has had a fairly successful run in 2022 with his movie ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ making Rs 80 crore in the box office (by Malayalam industry standards, that will be considered a big hit), followed by CBI 5 – Brain (Rs 50 crore) and Rorschach (Rs 17 crore).

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‘CBI 5: The Brain’ to hit theatres on May 1

As in the case of all the earlier films from the franchise, this Malayalam film too is being directed by K. Madhu and will feature Mammootty as the legendary Sethurama Iyer, an officer with the CBI…reports Asian Lite News

The fifth film in the immensely popular CBI franchise – ‘CBI 5: The Brain’ – featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the lead, is to release on May 1, its makers announced on Monday.

Mammootty took to Twitter to make the announcement. He tweeted, “‘CBI 5 The Brain’ releasing worldwide on May 1, 2022.”

The actor also shared a poster of the film which made it clear that the Censor Board had cleared the film for release with a U/A certificate.

As in the case of all the earlier films from the franchise, this Malayalam film too is being directed by K. Madhu and will feature Mammootty as the legendary Sethurama Iyer, an officer with the CBI.

The story of this investigative thriller has been written by S.N. Swamy, who also wrote the stories of the other four Malayalam films in the franchise namely ‘Oru CBI Diary Kurippu’, ‘Jagratha’, ‘Sethurama Iyer CBI’ and ‘Nerariyan CBI’.

Sources in the industry say that this time around, the plot of the film will revolve around something called as Basket Killings.

Apart from Mammootty, the film will also feature Asha Sharath, Renji Panicker and Mukesh among others.

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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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‘Bheeshma Parvam’ to hit screens on March 3

Mammootty plays a character called Michael in this revenge drama that has triggered huge expectations ever since it was announced…reports Asian Lite News

Director Amal Neerad’s much-awaited Malayalam action entertainer ‘Bheeshma Parvam’, featuring superstar Mammootty in the lead, is likely to hit screens on March 3.

Sources in the industry say that the film has been censored with a U/A certificate and that the film has a run time of 144 minutes.

The film, written by Amal Neerad and Devadath Shaji, has music by Sushin Shyam and cinematography by Anend C Chandran.

Mammootty plays a character called Michael in this revenge drama that has triggered huge expectations ever since it was announced.

Apart from Mammootty, the film will also feature Anasuya Bhardwaj, Tabu, Soubin Shahir, Nadia, Veena Nandakumar and Dileesh Pothan in important roles.

Recently, the unit of the film released a new poster of Mammootty from the film. Mammootty’s son, Dulquer Salmaan shared the new poster on his Insta timeline with the tags, ‘Make way for the king’, ‘Gonna be monumental’.

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Mammookka again as legendary Sethurama Iyer in CBI 5


Sources in the industry say that this time around, the plot of the film will revolve around the ‘Basket Killings’…reports Asian Lite News.

Work on the fifth Malayalam film in the immensely popular ‘CBI’ franchise, the first part of which was a superhit called ‘Oru CBI Diary Kurippu’, began with a traditional pooja in Ernakulam on Monday.

As in the case of all the earlier films from the franchise, this Malayalam film too is being directed by K Madhu and will feature Mammootty as the legendary Sethurama Iyer, an officer with the CBI.

The story of this investigative thriller, which has been tentively titled ‘CBI 5’, has been written by S N Swamy, who also wrote the stories of the other four films in the franchise namely ‘Oru CBI Diary Kurippu’, ‘Jagratha’, ‘Sethurama Iyer CBI’ and ‘Nerariyan CBI’.

Sources in the industry say that this time around, the plot of the film will revolve around the ‘Basket Killings’.

Apart from Mammootty, the film will also feature Asha Sharath, Renji Panicker and Mukesh among others.

The team has been trying to make the film for some time now. However, due to the pandemic, the filmmaking process had to be postponed. It is only now that the film has gone on floors.

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A Musical tribute to 50 years of ‘Mammootysm’

The “living legend” has won three National Film Awards for Best Actor, seven Kerala State Film Awards and 13 Film fare Awards South. In 1998, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri for his contributions to the art…reports Asian Lite News.

Actor Mammootty, ‘Mammookka’ for his fans, completed his golden jubilee in the film industry. Incidentally Sathyan’s last film in 1971 — ‘Anubhavangel Paalichakal’ which he did not live to complete was Mammootty’s first and since then he has had a hugely successful career.
On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebration of Kerala’s most popular icon, a music album was released on the social media pages of most of the Malayalam cinema celebrities including Manju Warrier and Prithviraj Sukumaran, honouring him. Created by Celebridge and FM Studio Production, the album was picturised by Yousaf Lensman.

Vijay Yesudas, Afsal Isamail, Vaishnav Girish, Sannidhanandan, Sachin Warrior, Ishan Dev, Ajmal Muhammed, Meril Ann Mathew, Meenakshi Jayakumar and Fidha Fathima sang in the loveable tribute. The album is in seven different languages – Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, English and Arabic. The lines in Malayalam is written by famous lyricist and state award winner B K Harinarayanan, in Urdu by Fousiya Abobaker & Yahia Thalankara, in Tamil Suresh Kumar Raveendran, In Telugu and Kanada Vinod Vijayan, Shaji Chundan (English), Abdul Azeez (Arabic). Fayiz Muhammed is the composer. 

Apart from playback singers, Evania Nash, model and child artist, dancers from Dubai based Jaz Rockers and many children are part of this album. K K Moideen Koya, Faisal Nalakath UK, Rasal Puthanpally, Shamsi Tharoor, Nash Varghese, Shaine Rayms ,Sinjo Nellisery, Sunny Maliyekkal USA are the people behind this accolade.  Mamootty fans have cherished the song within hours of its release.

The “living legend” has won three National Film Awards for Best Actor, seven Kerala State Film Awards and 13 Film fare Awards South. In 1998, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri for his contributions to the art.

Afer his first film, Mammootty was noticed in ‘Vilkanundo Swapnangal’, scripted by another legend M.T.Vasudevan Nair. He has never had to look back and has over 400 films in Malayalam and other South Indian languages besides in English in his five-decade-long career.

On September 7, the living legend touched 70, but he continues unabated. A string of southern film personalities such as Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal and Prithiviraj Sukumaran, among many others, have wished Malayalam superstar on the milestone day.

Apart from the filmy man, he is gentle and kind-hearted to others. His charity work can only be best called “biblical”, “But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth,”. All the Malayali community around the world wish to see him on the silver screen in the future years, not just because of his talents, but for the passion and compassion, he keeps with him throughout these years.

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Mammukka @ SWEET 70!

Mammootty, more popularly known as Mammukka to all, witnessed his career graph take an upward turn after Sulfath walked into his life and his star run has continued unabated over the decades…reports Asian Lite News.

On the eve of one of Kerala’s most popular icons, superstar Mammootty’s 70th birthday, can we say that the good old adage of “behind every successful man is a woman” is true?

Analysed, it appears it’s true for the dapper actor.

Even though comparisons between his arch screen rival Mohanlal are often made, in the final analysis, Mammootty edges out Mohanlal by a whisker.

Even though it might be sheer coincidence, that Mammootty’s first film in 1971 — ‘Anubhavengel Pallichekel’, turned out to be matinee idol Sathyan’s last, it was not until 1980, that Mammootty was noticed in ‘Vilkanundo Swapnangel’, scripted by another legend M.T.Vasudevan Nair.

Last month, ‘Mammukka’ completed 50 years in the industry.

A look into the actor’s career reveals that it was after his marriage to Sulfath in 1979, that his acting career really took off.

Mammootty, more popularly known as Mammukka to all, witnessed his career graph take an upward turn after Sulfath walked into his life and his star run has continued unabated over the decades.

In 1979, his first full fledged role as a lead actor in ‘Vilkanundo Swapnangel’ wooed the box office.

Mammootty has had no reason to look back since and by has done over 400 films in Malayalam and other South Indian languages besides in English and Hindi.

The “living legend” has won three National Film Awards for Best Actor, seven Kerala State Film Awards and 13 Filmfare Awards South.

In 1998, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri for his contributions to the art.

Incidentally it was after Mammootty shifted base from Chennai to Kochi on a permanent basis during the late 90s, did his stock as an icon of the state started to grow and today it has reached the pinnacle as he is one of the most sought-after personality be it by any state government here or otherwise.

The actor ever since he assumed charge as the chairman of the CPI-M backed Kairali TV channel, when it was launched in the mid nineties, has established his place in the field of media too, and he continues to hold the post.

Even though all know the veteran actor is affable and kind hearted, they cannot deny “he is slightly haughty” and according to one of his co-star who has acted with him in numerous films and knows him inside out, even jokingly said, “He generally does not like anyone to wear a better dress or possess a mobile phone, which is better or more expensive than what he has”, but in the same breath he also said, when it comes to charity, he does it without a soul knowing it.

Since the Covid pandemic broke out and continues to rage into its second year, Mammootty has had no dearth of films and a few of his films are at various stages of production and despite his age, all producers would make a bee-line to sign him.

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‘The Priest’ to premiere on Amazon Prime

The film also stars Nikhila Vimal, Sreenath Bhasi, Saniya Iyappan and Jagadish in other prominent roles…reports Asian Lite News.

Mollywood is back to normal as the theatres have reopened and people have already got some wonderful creativities through the latest releases. The Malayalam horror drama “The Priest”, starring Mammootty, is also all set to premier digitally on April 14.

The film centers on the life of a priest with extraordinary skills and his mysterious journey of solving cold cases. The film is directed by debutant director Jofin T. Chacko and marks his first collaboration with Mammootty and Manju Warrier.

Mammootty said: “I always look for roles that are different from the ones I’ve played previously. When I first read the script of The Priest, I was sure I had to do this! In this film, I am essaying the character of a priest who, like detectives tries to solve different cases coming his way through his extraordinary skills.”

The film also stars Nikhila Vimal, Sreenath Bhasi, Saniya Iyappan and Jagadish in other prominent roles.

Chacko said: “Mammootty was my first choice for Father Benedict’s character in the film and he proved that there couldn’t have been a better choice than him. It is a dream come true moment for any filmmaker to work with such versatile stars like Mammootty and Manju Warrier on a debut project. I feel fortunate to get the two of the most loved South stars together on the screen.”

Manju Warrier said starring opposite Mammootty was a dream come true.

“Working with him for the very first time was an exhilarating experience. I was nervous at first, but he made me feel comfortable, and looking back, I am glad that I got to be a part of this film. There’s so much to learn from Mammootty Sir, I believe it naturally enhances your performance working with such brilliant co-actors,” Manju said.

The movie will release on Amazon Prime Videos on April 14.

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