The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.
Nivin Pauly has been the darling of the box office for some time now, with some major blockbusters under his belt.
Will he continue the dream run with his latest release, Jacobinte Swargarajyam, directed by his mentor Vineeth Sreenivasan?
A good show at the ticket windows is crucial for Nivin as his peers in the industry have all impressed this year.
Prithviraj managed a hit with Paavada, Fahadh Faasil made a spectacular comeback with Maheshinte Prathikaram and Dulquer’s performance in Kali has been receiving rave reviews.
Of course, Nivin’s Action Hero Biju has been well appreciated but it was more of an experiment for the actor, whereas his character in Jacobinte Swargarajyam is within his comfort zone.
Will the loverboy unleash magic on screen once again?
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Tribute to G Aravindan
On filmmaker G Aravindan's 25th death anniversary, a tribute to his life was held in Kottayam.
The event was organised by the Kerala Chalachitra Academy in association with National Film Archives of India on April 5 and 6.
G Aravindan has directed acclaimed movies like Uttarayanam, Kanchana Seetha, Thampu, Kummaatti, Esthappan, Pokkuveyil, Chidambaram, Oridathu and Vasthuhara among others.
He has also made some award-winning documentaries.
He was well known as a cartoonist, with his popular cartoon series Cheriya Manushyarum Valiya Lokavum.
The film screenings, exhibition and other sessions was well received by the audience.
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Jayasurya as Dawood Ibrahim!
Jayasurya, who won a special mention at the National Film awards recently, plays a sub-inspector called Dawood Ibrahim in Sajid Yahiya's IDI.
In fact, IDI is the acronym for Inspector Dawood Ibrahim. The first look poster of the film has been launched.
Jayasurya, who has completed the shooting of Rosshan Andrrews' School Bus, will start shooting for Boban Samuel’s Shajahanum Pareekkuttyum.
He is also playing the lead in Ranjit Sankar's Pretham.
