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Year-Ender Poll: Nag Ashwin, Prasanth Varma, Vetrimaaran, and Others – Who is the best South cinema director of 2024? VOTE

Year-Ender Poll: Nag Ashwin, Prasanth Varma, Vetrimaaran, and Others – Who is the best South cinema director of 2024? VOTE

As 2024 approaches its conclusion, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of a new year filled with fresh opportunities. Looking back on the fantastic films that graced theaters this year, we were captivated by the talented directors who showcased their remarkable storytelling and outstanding craftsmanship. The South Indian film industry kicked off the year with the release of HanuMan, featuring Teja Sajja in the main role. This superhero flick, rooted in Indian mythology, was masterfully crafted by director Prasanth Varma with its impeccable visuals, marking the beginning of an ambitious cinematic universe. As the year progressed, director Chidambaram from Malayalam cinema gave us a unique experience with the movie Manjummel Boys. Similarly, we enjoyed the Gen-Z-style romantic comedy Premalu, which made us gush with love and hope under Girish AD’s direction. When discussing survival dramas this year, it would be remiss not to mention the emotionally turbulent and hard-hitting Aadujeevitham, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. Directed by veteran filmmaker Blessy, the film left audiences teary-eyed, with Prithviraj delivering one of his greatest performances to date. Later, …

PVR INOX ready to start screening Malayalam films; FEFKA asks them to compensate losses incurred

The Malayalam film industry was in for a rude shock recently when multiplex giant PVR INOX pulled out Malayalam films from screens nationwide. Even film industries like Telugu, who bought dubbing rights to Malayalam films incurred losses when the films were suddenly pulled out. Now, the multiplex chain is ready to give in, but the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) is in no mood to do so. (Also Read: PVR INOX’s feud with Mollywood explained. Here’s why releases of Malayalam films have been stalled across country) Stills of latest Malayalam releases Aadujeevitham and Varshangalkku Shesham. PVR INOX says ‘issue resolved’ A statement re-tweeted by Kamal Gianchandani, CEO of PVR Pictures Limited, states that the multiplex chain is ready to screen Malayalam films from Vishu (April 14), after stopping screening of films in the language on Eid (April 11). The statement shared by industry tracker Sreedhar Pillai reads, “#PVRINOX vs Kerala Film Producers Association issue over #VPF resolved! #PVRINOX Will start advance booking in all their properties for new and earlier released #Malayalam films with …

‘Aadujeevitham’ director Blessy likely to stage protest as PVR Cinemas halt screening of Malayalam movies across India

Director Blessy Thomas. Photo: Facebook/@Blessy  Renowned Indian film director and screenwriter Blessy Ipe Thomas is set to stage a protest in front of PVR Lulu, Kochi, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute between the Malayalam movie industry and multiplex major PVR Cinemas. This move is in response to PVR’s controversial decision to not screen several notable Malayalam films across India, sparking outrage and calls for resolution within the industry. A meeting with Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) is scheduled for 11 a.m., where more information about the protest will be revealed. The controversy erupted when PVR Cinemas chose not to screen films such as Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Aavesham’, Vineeth Sreenivasan’s ‘Varshangalkku Shesham’, and Unni Mukundan’s ‘Jai Ganesh’, all released recently. Notably absent from PVR screens were previously released Malayalam hits such as ‘Premalu’, ‘Manjummel Boys’, and ‘Aadujeevitham’, drawing sharp criticism from directors and producers, as reported by The Hindu. Director and producer of the movie ‘Aadujeevitham’, Mr. Blessy, expressed his deep disappointment with the situation to The Hindu. “Despite the film’s successful run across the …

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 8: Prithviraj Sukumaran film crosses ₹100 crore worldwide

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 8: National Award-winning director Blessy’s latest Malayalam film Aadujeevitham, which was released in other languages as The Goat Life had a good opening week. The film, which stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role made ₹100 crore at the box office worldwide in eight days. (Also Read: Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 7: Prithviraj Sukumaran film earns ₹43 cr in India in first week) Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 8: Prithviraj Sukumaran plays a migrant called Najeeb in the film. Aadujeevitham box office Prithviraj shared a poster on X, stating that the film made more than ₹100 crore gross at the box office worldwide. Sharing it, he wrote, “ ₹100 crore and counting at the global box office! Thank you for this unprecedented success!” Congratulatory messages began pouring in for the actor from fans, with a few of them claiming that this was the ‘fastest’ ₹100 crore-making film in Mollywood, calling it a ‘milestone moment’ for Malayalam cinema. Unlock exclusive access …

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 7: Prithviraj Sukumaran film earns ₹43 cr in India in first week

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 7: The Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer, directed by Blessy, seems to have slowed down at the domestic box office. As per a report by Sacnilk.com, it earned roughly ₹3.75 crore in India on Wednesday, its lowest day-wise figure so far. The Malayalam film, also out in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi, was released on March 28. Also read: Kamal Haasan reviews Prithviraj’s Aadujeevitham The Goat Life Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 7: Prithviraj Sukumaran with Amala Paul in a still from the survival drama. Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection As per the portal, the survival drama collected roughly ₹43.85 crore nett in India in its opening week in theatres. On day 1, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life collected ₹7.6 crore nett in India in all languages; on day 2, it made ₹6.25 crore nett. On day 3, day 4, day 5 and day 6, the film did a business of ₹7.75 crore, ₹8.7 crore and ₹5.4 crore and ₹4.4 crore, respectively. Hindustan Times – your …

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 6: Prithviraj Sukumaran film crosses ₹40 crore in India

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 6: Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s film saw a slight dip in business in India on Tuesday. As per a report by Sacnilk.com, the Malayalam film, which is also out in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi, collected its lowest day-wise earrings on day 6, an estimated ₹4.5 crore nett in India. Also read: Prithviraj Sukumaran exclusive interview on Aadujeevitham The Goat Life Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 6: Prithviraj Sukumaran in a still from the survival drama. Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection As per the portal, the film, directed by Blessy, has collected roughly ₹40.4 crore nett in India in six days. On day 1, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life collected ₹7.6 crore nett in India in all languages; on day 2, it added another ₹6.25 crore to its domestic box office collection.  Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. On day 3, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life film earned ₹ 7.75 crore nett in India in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. …

‘Aadujeevitham-The Goat Life shows what patience backed by a huge effort can deliver’: Director Blessy

Malayalam movie director Blessy is the man of the moment in the industry after the release of his film Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) last week. The movie, a desert survival drama, has been in the works for many years and opened to great expectations to audiences the world over. Excerpts from an exclusive interview: Blessy shared some insights into the making of Aadujeevitham. As an assistant director you waited for 18 years to make your first movie Kaazhcha which had Mammootty in the lead. Then you waited for 11 years to make your latest movie Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life), after your last directorial venture Kalimannu in 2013. This is incredible. How are you able to stagger your releases and wait so patiently when everyone around you looks to immerse themselves in as many projects as possible? Patience backed by a huge effort can give big results and Aadujeevitham is an example of that. In my life I have always waited to do the right things. Movie making isn’t a job for me. I was in …

Prithviraj says he would fast for 72 hours for Aadujeevitham, didn’t want to use videos for publicity: ‘I was against it because…’ | Malayalam News

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran believes in doing what his character demands but he doesn’t like bragging about it. The star underwent an intense physical transformation for his latest Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, which required him to fast for as long as 72 hours to achieve the physique of a man surviving in a slave-like situation in the middle of the Saudi desert. In an interview with Galatta India, Prithviraj said the physical transformation was a major part of Aadujeevitham, and was achieved under expert guidance of trainers, nutritionists and doctors on set. “All of them jointly agreed upon the fact that there is no healthy way to do this. My whole transformation was primarily based on fasting. There were times when the fast used to be up to 72 hours long. In fact, the most dramatic part of the transformation… I don’t think you have seen in any of the footage. That shock value we have reserved for one scene in the film when you finally get to see his body after the three years he has …

Mani Ratnam Praises Prithviraj Sukumaran For Aadujeevitham Performance

Prithviraj in a still from the film. (courtesy: YouTube) New Delhi: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s highly anticipated film Aadujeevitham, also known as The Goat Life, finally premiered on the big screens on Thursday, March 28. Directed by Blessy, the movie is garnering immense love from audiences and critics alike. Now, Blessy has shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation that took place between him and legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam. Giving a shout out to Blessy and the team, Mani Ratnam wrote, “Congratulations sir. I don’t know how you managed to pull this off. So much of effort and it is all seen on the screen. Beautifully shot. Various faces of the desert – harsh violent calm, beautiful, vast and endless. Great job by you and Sunil. So much effort by Pritvi. Very scary to think this actually happened. I loved the way the film finishes without getting too sentimental. All the very best sir.” To this, Blessy said, “Thank you for your kind words,” along with a flooded hands emoji. Sharing the screenshot on Instagram, Blessy wrote, “Thank you so …

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 1: Prithviraj Sukumaran film gets great opening, earns over ₹7 cr

Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 1: Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s film recorded an impressive opening day in India. As per a report by Sacnilk.com, the Malayalam film, which is also out in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi, collected an estimated ₹7.45 crore nett in India on day 1. Also read | The Goat Life movie review: Prithviraj Sukumaran delivers extraordinary performance in Blessy directorial Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection day 1: Prithviraj Sukumaran in a still from the Blessy directoral. Aadujeevitham The Goat Life box office collection As per early estimates, the film minted ₹6.5 crore nett in India in Malayalam on Thursday. Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, collected roughly ₹40 lakh nett each in Telugu and Kannada, while it earned ₹50 lakh nett in Tamil and another ₹10 lakh nett in Hindi. The film reportedly had an overall 57.79 percent Malayalam occupancy on its opening day, with the highest in Kottayam – 91.5 percent. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. About the film Directed by National Award-winner …