Tovino Thomas is all set to hit the big screens with a fiery new action avatar in the movie Pallichattambi. Directed by Jana Gana Mana fame Dijo Jose Antony, the film’s first glimpse has been unveiled by the makers, confirming the release date.
Pallichattambi Release Date
Taking to their official social media handles, the makers unveiled the first glimpse of the film. The short animated video features Tovino in a firebrand new look, accompanied by intense music composed by Jakes Bejoy.
With the release of the glimpse, the makers announced that the film will hit theatres on April 9, 2026, coinciding with the summer vacation.
Watch the glimpse here:
The official plot of Pallichattambi has not yet been revealed, but the movie is expected to be a gritty and raw action entertainer with Tovino in the lead. Kayadu Lohar plays the female co-lead, marking one of her upcoming ventures in Malayalam cinema. Additionally, actors Vijayaraghavan, Johny Antony, Sudheer Karamana, TG Ravi, and Prashanth Alexander are also part of the actioner.
Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, the film is written by S. Suresh Babu, with cinematography by Tijo Tomy. It is produced by Noufal, Brijeesh, and the CCC Brothers, while Sreejith Sarang serves as the editor.
Moreover, reports suggest that Prithviraj Sukumaran has played a pivotal cameo role in the film. However, an official confirmation from the makers is still awaited.
Tovino Thomas’ work front
Tovino Thomas was last seen in an extended cameo in Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra. The Kalyani Priyadarshan-starrer marked his introduction to the franchise, in which he played a contemporary version of the folklore character Chaathan.
Looking ahead, the actor will appear in a co-lead role in the film Athiradi, slated for release on May 14, 2026. Co-starring Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan, the movie is expected to feature Darshana Rajendran, Zarin Shihab, and Sarvam Maya fame Riya Shibu as the female leads.
Directed by Minnal Murali co-writer Arun Anirudhan, the film has music composed by Premalu fame Vishnu Vijay.
Additionally, Tovino Thomas will headline Lokah: Chapter 2 and is also expected to play a pivotal role in Jr NTR’s tentatively titled NTRNeel.
Mahesh Babu-starrer SSMB29 has been creating quite a buzz ever since it was announced. Earlier, the makers had revealed that the official title update would arrive in November, and now the superstar himself has hinted at the announcement through a quirky conversation with director SS Rajamouli, confirming the involvement of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Mahesh Babu hints at SSMB29 update
Taking to his social media handle, Mahesh Babu asked SS Rajamouli, “It’s November already.” In response, the filmmaker playfully replied, “Yess… ye cinemaalaki review iddaam anukuntunnaavu ee month?” (Yes… which movie are you planning to review this month?).
The conversation continued with Mahesh responding, “Your ‘forever in making’ Mahabharatha, Sir… First things first, you promised us something in November. Please keep up your word.”
Rajamouli replied that November had only just begun and added that they would reveal the details one by one.
Finally, Mahesh Babu quipped, “How slow, sir…? Shall we start in 2030? Fyi, our Desi girl has been posting every street of Hyderabad on her Insta stories since January,” tagging Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Soon enough, Priyanka Chopra joined the tweet chain and added, “Helloooo!! Hero!!! You want me to leak all the stories you share with me on set? Mind lo fix aithe blind ga esestha..” (Once I make up my mind, I’ll do it blindly.)
Continuing the fun banter, SS Rajamouli asked the Khaleja actor why he revealed Priyanka, adding that he had ruined the surprise.
Soon after, Mahesh also confirmed Prithviraj Sukumaran’s involvement and said, “Surprise aaa? You mean to say Prithviraj is also a surprise?”
See the tweets here:
Prithviraj then joined the response chain and revealed, “Rajamouli sir, I’m running out of alibis for these Hyderabad ‘vacations.’ If I keep this up any longer, my family will start doubting me.”
Later, Mahesh called for a truce with the RRR director and asked him to put out an update on November 2, 2025, and just call it a surprise for namesake.
Adding how his sarcasm had reached quite a level, Rajamouli said, “Okay, deal. But penalty for excess sarcasm: I’ve decided to delay the release of your first look.”
Finally, Prithviraj explained how the director loves his villains the most. However, the Guntur Kaaram actor responded that Rajamouli saves the best for last.
From the conversation, it seems that the upcoming update will be the official character reveal of the Salaar actor as the main antagonist in SSMB29.
Mahesh Babu is currently working on his upcoming movie, tentatively titled SSMB29. Due to his shooting schedule, the actor had to miss out on celebrating his son, Gautam Ghattamaneni’s 19th birthday, but he sent his wishes through social media.
Mahesh Babu celebrates son Gautam Ghattamaneni’s 19th birthday
Sharing a throwback picture and heartfelt wishes via Instagram, Mahesh Babu wrote, “Happy 19 my son!! Each year you amaze me a little more… Missing your birthday this year, the only one I have ever missed… my love is with you every step of the way…. Always your biggest cheerleader in whatever you do… keep shining and keep growing…”
See the post here:
For those unaware, Gautam Ghattamaneni is the firstborn of superstar Mahesh Babu and former actress Namrata Shirodkar. The popular star kid is currently studying acting and has once appeared in a minor role in his father’s film, 1: Nenokkadine.
Recently, Mahesh Babu also missed out on celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with his family. The actor is reportedly shooting for SSMB29 in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, where he is filming some intense action sequences.
His wife, Namrata, shared a festive picture on social media and expressed how much she missed the superstar during the celebrations.
She penned, “Bappa is home and we are all happy. Wishing love, peace and prosperity to all! Mahesh Babu, missing you a whole lot. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all.”
More details about SSMB29
SSMB29 is said to be a globe-trotting jungle adventure, with Mahesh Babu playing a rugged explorer likely inspired by Indiana Jones and African folklore.
As part of Mahesh Babu’s 50th birthday celebrations, the makers shared that the official reveal will take place in November 2025. They have promised that it will be a ‘Never-Before-Seen’ unveiling.
Ongoing buzz on the internet suggests that renowned filmmaker James Cameron might officially announce the movie during his promotions for Avatar 3: Ash and Fire. However, this has yet to be confirmed by the makers.
In addition to Mahesh Babu, the highly anticipated film features Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the co-lead. Moreover, actors like Prithviraj Sukumaran and R Madhavan are also expected to play key roles.
Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran are finally joining hands once again for the second installment of their film series Lucifer. The second installment called L2: Empuraan is now officially announced to release on March 27, 2024.
The official announcement made by the makers unveiled a special poster that featured a mysterious figure, donning a white shirt and has a red dragon symbol on his back.
See the official post by makers of L2: Empuraan
The movie L2: Empuraan marks as the second installment in the planned trilogy of the Lucifer series. The action film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran would serve as both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 film Lucifer. The movie features Mohanlal once again as Khureshi-Ab’raam aka Stephen Nedumpally with an ensemble cast of actors like Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Saniya Iyappan, Arjun Das, Saikumar, Baiju Santhosh, and many more in key roles.
The 2019 movie was a political actioner that starts off with a power struggle after the demise of a prominent leader in Kerala. With various forces trying to subdue his apparent heir, things take a swift turn when they realize the person their dealing with is much more sinister than all of them.
Moving ahead, Mohanlal is also set to make his directorial debut with the movie Barroz. The upcoming movie is touted to be a fantasy flick that focuses on the story of a treasure guardian who is protecting the hidden treasure of Vasco da Gama for 400 years. The film also has actors like Maya, Cesar Lorente Raton, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Tuhin Menon, and Guru Somasundaram in prominent roles.
Moreover, the actor is also playing the lead role in the tentatively called L360, directed by Tharun Moorthy. The film was recently wrapped up with the director announcing the pack-up with a new post.
Furthermore, Mohanlal is also playing a key cameo in the movie Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the title role. The film also has actors Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, and more in prominent roles with Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal also making special appearances.
Amidst a lowkey month for the South Film Industry, it was the Malayalam Film Industry that shone the brightest again. Despite initial setbacks, both Aavesham and Varshangalkku Shesham impressed the audience and won big at the box office.
With the start of May, the platter is diverse but it is the folks from Kerala who are making the most noise once again. So, what are these films? When are they releasing? Let’s find out!
Malayalee from India is a Malayalam language film starring Nivin Pauly as the ‘Malayalee’ from India. The film is an attempt at political satire and is more on the comical side as compared to Dijo Jose Anthony’s last political film Jana Gana Mana, which was more on the heavy side.
Slated as Nivin Pauly’s comeback film, Malayalee from India has been released on May 1st in theatres.
2. Nadikar (Malayalam)
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Soubin Shahir
Director: Lal Jr.
Release Date: May
Nadikar is a Malayalam film starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. As the film’s title suggests, Nadikar (translating to actor) follows the story of David Padikkal, a superstar struggling to handle fame in an unforgiving industry.
The film was originally titled Nadikar Thilakam but was later revised to Nadikar due to a request from Prabhu, Sivaji Ganesan’s son, claiming that the original title had sentimental values associated with fans of Sivaji Ganesan.
3. Aranmanai 4/ Baak (Tamil/Telugu)
Cast: Tamannaah Bhatia, Raashii Khanna
Director: Sundar C
Release Date: May 3
Aranmanai 4 or Baak (Telugu) is the fourth installment in Sundar C’s Aranmanai franchise. The film boasts a stellar cast of Tamannaah Bhatia, Raashii Khanna, and Sundar C in the lead roles. Much like Sundar C’s previous Aranmanai films, Aranmanai 4 is also a horror comedy. The film has been released on May 3rd, with mixed reviews pouring in from the audience.
4. Aa Okkati Adakku (Telugu)
Cast: Allari Naresh, Fariah Abdullah
Director: Malli Ankam
Release Date: May 3
Aa Okkati Adakku is a Telugu language comedy drama starring Allari Naresh and Faria Abdullah in the lead roles. The film promises to bring back the ‘Allari’ Naresh of the past with the comic one-liners and the snappy dialogues. The film has been released on May 3rd with much hype and is directed by Malli Ankam, with music by Gopi Sundar.
5. Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (Malayalam)
Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph
Director: Vipin Das
Release Date: May 10
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil is a Malayalam language comedy-drama, directed by Vipin Das. Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil is about a wedding gone wrong as a young man marries a woman who hates him, making his life a living hell. As lengthy as the film’s title is its stellar list of actors in the film, from Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Anaswara Ranjan to Yogi Babu and many others.
6. Star (Tamil)
Cast: Kavin
Director: Elan
Release Date: May 1
What is better than cinema? A film revolving around cinema, and Star offers exactly that. The film is an inspiring journey of an actor and his struggles as he embarks on an unforgiving journey to become a ‘Star’. The movie has been directed by Elan of Pyaar Prema Kaadhal fame, with Yuvan Shankar Raja composing the music.
7. Krishnamma (Telugu)
Cast: Satyadev, Athira Raj
Director: V.V. Gopala Krishna
Release Date: May 10
Krishnamma follows the story of three orphans who grow up together on the banks of the Krishna River in Vijayawada. When they get caught up in a case, they embark on a journey of revenge and crime. The film’s pre-release event saw chief guests and maverick directors SS Rajamouli, Koratala Siva and Anil Ravipudi on the same stage. As the film gears up for its release on May 10th, the expectations are sky-high.
8. Gangs of Godavari (Telugu)
Cast: Vishwak Sen, Hyper Aadi
Director: Krishna Chaitanya
Release Date: May 17
Gangs of Godavari is an upcoming Telugu film that chronicles the story of Lankala Rathna and his rise from a nobody to a revered individual in the coastal region of Godavari. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on May 17th and has been directed by Krishna Chaitanya and bankrolled by Naga Vamsi under the Sithara Entertainments banner.
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Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff have teamed up to entertain us with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. The film has been the most awaited one right now. Fans are super excited to see the fittest stars of the Bollywood industry coming together for this upcoming action thriller film. The film has been shot in Mumbai, London, Abu Dhabi, Scotland, and Jordan. We will get to see some amazing action sequences and stunts in the movie. Well, with Tiger and Akshay coming together, it is definitely going to be an action-packed film. Also Read – Anupamaa: Anuj’s dream dance sequence with Anu will make you root for MaAn; fans say ‘Uff ye chemistry’
Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and others wrap up the shoot of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Akshay Kumar has now posted a picture on Instagram announcing the wrap of the shoot. Yes, Akshay and Tiger have wrapped up the shooting of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. He shared a picture with Tiger Shroff and others. In the picture, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and others are seen smeared in mud in the picture. Sharing the picture, Akshay Kumar wrote, “Tired of the same old memes, here’s some new mud-terial This is how we celebrated the end of this memorable schedule of #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan at the Dead Sea in Jordan. It’s a ‘wrap’! #BadeMiyanChoteMiyanOnEid2024” Also Read – Bigg Boss 17: Isha Malviya reacts on FIR filed against Munawar Faruqui fan for use of drone at Dongri [Watch]
Take a look at the post here:
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Ronit Roy and others. The film is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, and Himanshu Kishan Mehra under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and AAZ Films. Akshay and Tiger will be playing agents in the film while Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen as the main antagonist.
Watch a video on Bade Miyan Chote Miyan here:
Written and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is slated to release on Eid April 2024. The film will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.
The first big Bollywood announcement of the year 2024 is here. To kickstart the new year with a bang, Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff unveiled the first look of their upcoming big ticket film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Taking to their social media handles, Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff shared the first look poster of the film. It has Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar riding on a jet ski. Of course both the actors are in fantastic shape but it is Tiger Shroff who has gone shirtless flaunting his washboard abs for the audiences. Also Read – Before marrying Ajay Devgn, Kajol could not take her eyes off from THIS Bollywood hunk; Karan Johar spills the beans
Tiger Shroff’s biscuit-cut abs will leave you drooling. Both the actors are seen flaunting their big smiles as they pose for the poster. Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar are known for pulling off action sequences in films and with these two coming together, it is given that Bade Miyan Chote Miyan will have some high-octane action drama. The first look poster video also has the background score. It is the same tune of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan from 1998 release with a slight twist. The OG Bade Miyan Chote Miyan starred Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda. Also Read – Akshay Kumar moved by Shikhar Dhawan’s heartbreaking birthday post for son Zorawar; says ‘Hausla rakh…’
Adding cherry to the cake is Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s entry into Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. The Salaar actor is going to play a pivotal role in Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff starrer. The movie is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and backed by Pooja Entertainment. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has locked Eid 2024 for its release. It is going to be a festive release and fans can expect a full-on dhamaka on-screen and at the box office.
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Apart from Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Akshay Kumar has many other films in the pipeline. He will be seen in Welcome To The Jungle, Housefull 5 and many more. Tiger Shroff allegedly has films like Screw Dheela, Mission Eagle and more.
Salaar directed by Prashanth Neel and starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shruti Haasan among others, remained steady at the box office on its second ticketing day as it netted around Rs 15.75 crores. The collections of Salaar on day 2 are identical of day 1 and that can be seen as a good result because the advances were lower to begin with and there was a chance that the film would even observe a drop.
Salaar Adds A Healthy Rs 15.75 Crores Nett At The Box Office On Its Second Day In India
Salaar's steady Saturday assures that it will get to Rs 50 crores on its third day and how it sustains through Christmas and New Year will determine where it is headed. These collections are impressive because they are coming in direct competition with Shah Rukh Khan's film Dunki which although is not in an out-and-out commercial space, is a big film to be pitted up against, in the Hindi belt.
Salaar Will Target To Enter The Rs 500 Crore Gross Worldwide Club After A Start Of Rs 145 Crores Worldwide
Salaar's opening collections were huge across the world. The film reportedly grossed around Rs 145 crores on its first day worldwide and it's first target will be to enter the Rs 500 crore gross worldwide club after a start so massive. Prabhas has an enviable initial pull and it is all about the right script for the films to do the numbers that justify his stardom. Since Baahubali 2, Prabhas' films did not strike the chord with most moviegoers. However, many of the actor's fans felt that they got a glimpse of the vintage Prabhas in Salaar.
The Day Wise Nett Hindi Collections Of Salaar Are As Under
Day
Box Office Collection In Hindi
1
Rs 15.75 crores
2
Rs 15.75 crores
Total
Rs 31.50 crores
Watch the Salaar trailer
About Salaar
Salaar revolves around the friendship between a prince and a renegade, who happens to be his childhood friend.
When And Where To Watch Salaar
Salaar can now be watched at a theatre near you. The film’s tickets can be booked on online ticketing applications or from the box office.
ALSO READ:List Of Rs 100 Crore Gross Box Office Openers Worldwide: Salaar emerges 10th film to enter coveted club
Prabhas and KGF director Prashanth Neel are gearing up for the release of their next film called Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. As reported earlier, announcing the trailer launch, makers have dropped the official date to be December 1st.
Salaar’s trailer will be released on December 1st at 7:19 pm. The film’s trailer will be officially released 3 weeks before the film’s release which is scheduled to be on December 22, 2023. The exciting update about the film along with the official post has really excited the fans. Sharing the official post, Salaar makers wrote, “𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 #SalaarCeaseFire Trailer is set to detonate on Dec 1st at 7:19 PM Happy Deepavali Everyone.”
See the official post by Salaar makers
Salaar has been on the brink of excitement for quite some time now. The film which was earlier supposed to be released in the middle of the year went on to become delayed to December, which ultimately also made it have a clash release with another star-led flick.
The Shah Rukh Khan film directed by Rajkumar Hirani film Dunki is also releasing in theaters this December, making it a huge clash release at the year’s end. Interestingly, back in 2018 Prashanth Neel’s film KGF: Chapter 1 and SRK starrer Zero were also clash releases. History seems to repeat itself again and only time can tell which of the two biggies would satisfy the audience more, this coming Christmas.
More about Prabhas’ Workfront
Prabhas’ next release is definitely going to be Prashanth Neel‘s film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, which marks the first collaboration of the director and the actor. The film features an ensemble cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jagapathi Babu, Shruti Haasan, Tinnu Anand, Brahmaji, Easwari Rao, and many more in prominent roles. Moreover, Gadar 2 fame actress Simrat Kaur was confirmed by many sources to be part of the film in a special song appearance as well.
Other than that, Prabhas will next be seen in the Nag Aswin dystopian science fiction film Kalki 2898 AD. The film boasts an ensemble cast of Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and many more in crucial roles.
PRITHVIRAJ SUKUMARAN’S CHARACTER DETAILS REVEALED Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing the role of a scientist in the movie. This has been reported by Pinkvilla. It seems he is deep into AI and Robotics. This is very interesting given that AI, Chatgpt are such a craze. Sources said that the makers wanted a solid actor to play the villain in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. He has fit the bill perfectly. Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar believes that a strong villain truly makes the heroes stand out. The source was quoted as saying, “The idea was to develop a character that calls for a union of two action heroes – Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff – and the team has successfully managed to do that with Prithviraj.” Also Read – Akshay Kumar beams with pride over the new Parliament building; netizens have a drastic reaction
The USP of the movie are the face off scenes between Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Most of the scenes are filmed in real locations. The action scenes are truly advanced. Ali Abbas Zafar has brought in an expert crew from Hollywood. A lot is riding on Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff needs hits desperately. Ali Abbas Zafar is also one of the producers of the film. The source said, “The audience will get an insight into the world of this actioner once the assets are rolled out.”
BADE MIYAN CHOTE MIYAN ON EID 2024 Pooja Entertainment, producers Jackky and Vashu Bhagnani are bankrolling the film. It is going to come on Eid 2024. The main filming of the movie is over. The songs are left, and patch work as and when necessary. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan also has Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, and Alaya F as part of the cast.
Prithviraj Sukumaran, the actor-filmmaker is one of the busiest actors in the Malayalam film industry right now. The multi-faceted talent, has an exciting line-up of films, in the Malayalam, Telugu, and Bollywood industries. The talented actor, who is best known for his unique movie choices and power-packed performances, is now set to play a negative role once again. As per the latest reports, Prithviraj Sukumaran is appearing as the lead antagonist in the upcoming comedy entertainer Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, which features Basil Joseph as the protagonist.
Prithviraj Sukumaran v/s Basil Joseph in Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
As per the latest reports, Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, which is touted to be an out-and-out comedy entertainer, revolves around a wedding that happens in Kerala’s famous Guruvayoor Sri Krishna temple. Basil Joseph is playing the lead role in the project, which is helmed by Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey fame director Vipin Das. Prithviraj Sukumaran, on the other hand, is reportedly playing a negative role in the film. Reportedly, Prithviraj’s character in the film is not a cliche villain but will have layers of humour and emotions. Along with playing the lead antagonist in the film, the actor-filmmaker is also co-producing Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil under his home banner Prithviraj Productions, along with E4 Entertainment.
Check out the ‘Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil’ poster, below:
Prithviraj Sukumaran and Basil Joseph’s upcoming projects
The multi-faceted talent is set to make a comeback to Bollywood with the upcoming Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff project Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, in which he plays the lead antagonist Kabir. Prithviraj Sukumaran is also teaming up with senior Bollywood actress Kajol and star kid Ibrahim Ali Khan for the upcoming thriller, which has been titled Sarzameen. After wrapping up both projects, Prithviraj will kickstart the shooting of Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, in April. Later, he will take a break from acting for his upcoming directorial venture, L2: Empuraan.
Basil Joseph, who enjoyed massive critical acclaim with his directorial venture Minnal Murali, is now concentrating on his acting career. The actor-director earned rave reviews for his performance in the much-loved film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya He. He is reportedly set to team up with National award-winner Fahadh Faasil or Hridayam actor Pranav Mohanlal, for his upcoming directorial venture. Basil is also planning to direct a sequel to Minnal Murali, after his next directorial venture.
Prithviraj Sukumaran is going through an excellent phase in both his acting and filmmaking careers, with some highly exciting projects in his kitty. The actor-filmmaker’s latest theatrical release Kaduva emerged as a massive box-office success. The movie, which is an ode to the vintage mass action films of Malayalam cinema, marked Prithviraj Sukumaran’s reunion with the senior filmmaker Shaji Kailas. The makers of Kaduva recently celebrated the massive success of the film in a grand event held in Kochi.
Prithviraj Sukumaran confirms Kaduva prequel
The leading man, who addressed the audience at the success bash of Kaduva, confirmed that the Shaji Kailas directorial will get a prequel very soon. Prithviraj Sukumaran, who played the central character Kaduvakunnel Kuriachan, revealed that the prequel will depict the story of Kuriachan’s father, Koruthu Mappila. For the uninitiated, the makers had hinted that Kaduva might get a sequel or prequel based on the character of Koruthu Mappila, by mentioning his daring and adventurous life in some of the film’s most important scenes.
Prithviraj reveals his wish list of actors for the role of Koruthu Mappila
At the event, Prithviraj Sukumaran also revealed his wish list of actors for the role of Koruthu Mappila. Interestingly, the actor-producer revealed that he wants to cast Mammootty, Mohanlal, or Suresh Gopi as the central character in the Kaduva prequel. However, Prithviraj also added that he might dye his hair and play the role of Koruthu Mappila, who is in his 60s if all the three superstars of Malayalam cinema deny the offer.
Meanwhile, the audiences who revisited Kaduva after the film got released on Amazon Prime Video, have noticed a painting of Koruthu Mappila in the film, which has an uncanny resemblance to megastar Mammootty. The film fanatics now believe that the veteran actor is already roped in to play the role in the Kaduva prequel, and are expecting an official announcement very soon.
About Kaduva
Kaduva, which marked director Shaji Kailas’s comeback to filmmaking after a long gap of 7 years, features Prithviraj Sukumaran in the role of Kaduvakunnel Kuriachan, a rich planter from the Kottayam district of Kerala. Vivek Oberoi played the lead antagonist in the film. Samyuktha Menon, Kalabhavan Shahjohn, Arjun Ashokan, Baiju Santhosh, and Alencier Ley Lopez appeared in the supporting roles.
