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Thudarum Tamil Release: Mohanlal starrer crime thriller to hit big screens on THIS date; see details inside

Thudarum Tamil Release: Mohanlal starrer crime thriller to hit big screens on THIS date; see details inside

Thudarum, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, hit the big screens on April 25, 2025. As the crime thriller enjoys a great run at the box office, the movie’s Tamil dub is all geared up for its release. The movie which is titled in Tamil as Thodarum is slated to release on May 9, 2025. The official confirmation about the same was made by Mohanlal via his social media handle. See the post here: The movie Thudarum, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, is a dramatic thriller directed by Tharun Moorthy. This blockbuster venture features the tale of Shanmugham, fondly known as Benz, who lives in the hill town of Pathanamthitta. Leading a quiet life with his wife and children, he treats his prized possession, a black Ambassador Mark 1, as a member of the family. In a twist of fate, the car becomes embroiled in a police case, leading him to face several challenges. As the story progresses, Benz comes face to face with a dire consequence. How he overcomes the situation forms the …

Is Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Jana Gana Mana getting a sequel? Director Dijo Jose Antony drops MAJOR hint

Is Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Jana Gana Mana getting a sequel? Director Dijo Jose Antony drops MAJOR hint

Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer Jana Gana Mana was a major hit back in 2022. With initial talks about a sequel in the makers’ minds, it was later faded out until now. In a recent post on his official Instagram handle, the film’s director Dijo Jose Antony posted a special poster celebrating 3 years of its release. Dropping the same, the director penned the caption, “Aravind Swaminathan continues…’ (translated from Malayalam). See the official post here: For those unaware, Jana Gana Mana was initially confirmed to have a sequel. However, later, there were speculations that the makers might have dropped the idea. While an official confirmation has yet to be made, it would be interesting to see whether it happens. Jana Gana Mana is a legal thriller focusing on the death of a young professor, Saba Mariyam. With widespread protests and demonstrations, the Karnataka Government assigned the case to ACP Sajjan Kumar, who spearheaded the case to find the truth, even encountering the culprits, making him a hero in people’s eyes. However, when a matter of Human …

3 Malayalam movies to watch on OTT this week (April 21 – 27): Mohanlal starrer L2 Empuraan to Extra Decent

3 Malayalam movies to watch on OTT this week (April 21 – 27): Mohanlal starrer L2 Empuraan to Extra Decent

Malayalam movies are once again here to pack a punch with a new list of entertaining content. Here are 3 films that you should check out on OTT this week. 3 Malayalam movies to watch on OTT this week 1. L2: Empuraan Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jerome Flynn, Rick Yune, Pranav Mohanlal Where to watch: JioHotstar L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, is the second installment in a planned trilogy of Lucifer. The film, directed by Prithviraj, features the tale of Stephen Nedumpally aka Ab’raam Khureshi, following the events of 2019’s Lucifer. With a rising threat on both local and global scales, how man triumphs over the challenges becomes the main focus of the film. The movie is also set to have a follow-up sequel titled L3, tracing back to Stephen’s teenage years. 2. Daveed Cast: Antony Varghese Pepe, Lijomol Jose, Vijayaraghavan, Saiju Kurup, Kichu Tellus Where to watch: ZEE5 Daveed focuses on the story of Ashiq Abu, a middle-aged bouncer and former boxer. After …

Mohanlal looks like an absolute pookie, posing alongside Malavika Mohanan from Hridayapoorvam sets; PICS

Mohanlal looks like an absolute pookie, posing alongside Malavika Mohanan from Hridayapoorvam sets; PICS

Mohanlal and Malavika Mohanan are currently shooting for their upcoming movie Hridayapoorvam. As the film was undergoing shoot in Pune, the actress shared a picture with the superstar, with the latter appearing cute as always. In the post shared by the actress, she penned, “Sending all of you love from team Hridayapoorvam. It’s been a while so a big ‘hi’ and a big hug to all of you. We’ve been shooting in Pune since a couple of weeks and it’s been incredibly hectic but so much fun at the same time.” Along with the picture, the actress also shared an animated version of the same, and explained how she was feeling pessimistic about hoping on the trend. See the post here: Malavika Mohanan had made the headlines earlier after the actress replied to a netizen who questioned her pairing alongside the veteran actor. A user had commented on the 33-year age gap between her and Mohanlal, which led the actress to respond. In her words, the actress said, “Who told you it’s a love interest? …

L2 Empuraan OTT: Did JioHotstar buy streaming rights of Mohanlal starrer for THIS whopping price? Here’s what we know

L2 Empuraan OTT: Did JioHotstar buy streaming rights of Mohanlal starrer for THIS whopping price? Here’s what we know

L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, hit the big screens on March 27, 2025. As the film gears up for streaming on April 24, 2025, it appears that the movie has been acquired by an OTT platform for Rs 70 crores. According to a report by LiveMint, the film’s streaming rights have been bought by JioHotstar for a massive price. Reportedly, this deal marks the biggest-ever OTT acquisition for a Malayalam movie to date. Additionally, it has been reported that the movie’s satellite rights have been purchased by the Malayalam TV channel Asianet for Rs 30 crores—making it a record-breaking deal as well. However, these reports remain speculative, with an official confirmation yet to be made. Regarding the film, L2: Empuraan is the second installment in the planned Lucifer trilogy. The story unfolds in the aftermath of Lucifer, with Kerala’s political landscape facing a dire crisis. After Jatin Ramdas becomes the Chief Minister of Kerala, he too succumbs to corruption like many politicians before him. In pursuit of greater power, he allies himself …

Ganesh Kumar claims strike call by certain film bodies was part of a conspiracy against Empuraan: ‘Meant to appease their political bosses’ | Malayalam News

Ganesh Kumar claims strike call by certain film bodies was part of a conspiracy against Empuraan: ‘Meant to appease their political bosses’ | Malayalam News

Although controversies and right-wing-led hate campaigns could not prevent actor Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan from becoming a blockbuster, the action thriller dominated headlines for a fortnight across the nation. The row, which erupted over its content, particularly the scenes set against the backdrop of the 2002 Gujarat riots, grew so intense that Mohanlal issued an apology for the “emotional distress” caused by the film’s “political and social themes.” Amid all the clamour, the deafening silence of major film bodies in the state — particularly the Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) and the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) — did not go unnoticed. What raised many eyebrows was that this followed the organisations’ back-to-back media appearances and announcement of a strike starting June 1, citing significant financial losses faced by producers and distributors. The silence stood out even more considering that the KFPA, since the beginning of the year, had been holding monthly press conferences to release reports detailing the budgets and theatrical revenues of newly released Malayalam films. The Film Employees Federation of …

Empuraan box office collection day 11: Prithviraj-Mohanlal’s blockbuster is highest-grossing Malayalam film ever; earns Rs 250 cr worldwide | Malayalam News

Empuraan box office collection day 11: Prithviraj-Mohanlal’s blockbuster is highest-grossing Malayalam film ever; earns Rs 250 cr worldwide | Malayalam News

Empuraan box office collection day 11: Even as the controversies surrounding L2: Empuraan is refusing to die down, the film has gradually grown from strength to strength to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever. Although the second weekend collections are at a decent level, Empuraan has created newer avenues outside India since the bulk of the collections have come from abroad. On day 11, Empuraan made Rs 3.97 crore, which is the maximum it has earned in the 2nd weekend of release. The domestic collections are now at Rs 98.35 crore, and will ideally enter the Rs 100 crore club in the domestic market by the end of Day 12. ALSO READ: As Empuraan director Prithviraj Sukumaran faces I-T scrutiny, his mother Mallika stands firm: ‘Not afraid of any investigation’ The makers revealed that the film has crossed Rs 250+ crore gross worldwide, and it is the first Malayalam film to do so since the previous record was held by Manjummel Boys at Rs 240+ crore. However, it is highly unlikely that the domestic numbers …

L2 Empuraan controversy: Suresh Gopi’s name removed from special thanks credits amid 24 other cuts

L2 Empuraan controversy: Suresh Gopi’s name removed from special thanks credits amid 24 other cuts

Mohanlal starrer L2: Empuraan was released in theaters on March 27, 2025. As the film was caught in the crosshairs of controversy, the makers decided to make massive 24 cuts. Amid the ongoing debate, the makers of L2: Empuraan cut out the “Thank You” card for Suresh Gopi. For those unaware, the film initially had a special title card for the actor-union minister, which has now been removed. Aside from the “Thank You” card for Suresh Gopi, the movie has also undergone several edits, cutting down 2 minutes and 8 seconds from the film’s original runtime. The makers have muted several instances, re-edited the duration of some intense scenes, and also trimmed parts of certain conversations. Talking about the movie, L2: Empuraan had been caught up in a heated discussion following a major outcry after its release. The film became the talk of the town after some right-wing organizations raised objections to the movie’s premise. Earlier, amid the controversy, Mohanlal had penned a letter of apology on his social media handle. The actor expressed how …

L2 Empuraan Day 5 Box Office: Mohanlal film continues speeding through records, collects over Rs 28 crores worldwide

L2 Empuraan Day 5 Box Office: Mohanlal film continues speeding through records, collects over Rs 28 crores worldwide

The much hyped Malayalam blockbuster L2: Empuraan has been a box office rage ever since it  was released in theatres. The film stars Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran himself. The film is on a record breaking spree right from its pre-sales phase and only rising with its total number of records. On its Day 5, the film has collected over Rs 28 crores worldwide gross at the box office. L2: Empuraan Day 5 Worldwide Gross As the Mohanlal starrer blockbuster collects over Rs 28 crores worldwide gross, Rs 13 crores of its total is contributed from the Kerala gross box office. This is a good jump from its Day 4, owing to the Eid holiday which helped the film hugely in several Muslim dominated circuits in India along with maintaining its strong position in the overseas markets from the Middle East and the Gulf.  The 5 day total collection of L2: Empuraan has now crossed Rs 200 crores. As this Prithviraj Sukumaran film enters the global Rs 200 crore …

South movies released in theaters that are set to have a prequel or sequel; L2 Empuraan to Mad Square

South movies released in theaters that are set to have a prequel or sequel; L2 Empuraan to Mad Square

South movies have been enjoying quite a run at theaters this week as multiple films have been released. With movies from Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu gaining prominence, 4 of them are set to have a sequel or prequel in the near future. Guessed it yet? Read on. 4 South movies set to have a prequel or sequel 1. L2: Empuraan Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Jerome Flynn, Indrajith Sukumaran, Rick Yune Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran L2: Empuraan starring Mohanlal in the lead role hit theaters on March 27, 2025. As the film makes waves at the box office, the venture ended on a high note, with the announcement of a 3rd installment. The movie franchise is set to complete its trilogy with a sequel titled L3: The Beginning. The film is not only set to explore a new foe but also takes us to the origins of Stephen Nedumpally aka Khureshi Ab’raam. 2. Robinhood Cast: Nithiin, Sreeleela, Vennela Kishore, Rajendra Prasad, Devdatta Nage, Shine Tom Chacko Director: Venky Kudumula Robinhood, starring …