Latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.
Young heartthrob Nivin Pauly has unveiled his stylish look from Vineeth Sreenivasan’s Jacobinte Swargarajyam. The shooting of the film is currently going on at Dubai.
It’s homecoming of sorts for Nivin in Vineeth’s set, as it was the actor-director who had launched Nivin in Malarvady Arts Club.
Interestingly, actor Aju Varghese, who was also launched by Vineeth in the same film and is one of the most in demand comedians around, is an assistant director in Jacobinte Swargarajyam. The film is slated as a Vishu release.
Meanwhile, Nivin’s next release is Abrid Shine’s Action Hero Biju which will mark his debut as a producer. The film will release in January.
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Theatre strike to affect Malayalam’s Christmas releases
The 'A' class theatres in Kerala are heading for a standstill, as they are revolting against the decision of the local bodies not to seal tickets, without advance contribution to the welfare fund board.
This is certain to affect the release of the Christmas films.
Malayalam cinema has been going through another tough year with only around 20 movies finding success during 2015, among the 130 odd releases so far.
With some big films waiting for release during Christmas, the strike is certainly no good news for the industry.
