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Anurag Kashyap reviews Naslen’s Mollywood Times as team faces FIR over alleged screening of scenes not approved by CBFC

Anurag Kashyap reviews Naslen’s Mollywood Times as team faces FIR over alleged screening of scenes not approved by CBFC

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was all praise for a recent Malayalam release, Mollywood Times. Directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak and starring Naslen, the film was released in theatres on June 5. Even as the film’s team faces an FIR over the alleged screening of scenes not permitted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Anurag showered the film with love. Anurag Kashyap reviewed Naslen’s Mollywood Times on Letterboxd. Anurag Kashyap’s review of Mollywood Times Anurag posted his review for Mollywood Times on Letterboxd and rated it four stars. His review of the film read: “A post Internet/social media’s cinephile filmmakers wet dream is this film. A lot of truth and a lot of idealism . The articulation of it all from the filmmaker that Abhinav sunder Nayak is only going to get sharper with time. This is how it all is but the wee bit of romanticism of it all is what we wish. Loved the film.” The FIR on Mollywood Times team On June 18, news broke that the police had registered a case …

Mollywood Times movie review: Naslen’s ‘hate letter to cinema’ is a misfired masterpiece | Movie-review News

Mollywood Times movie review: Naslen’s ‘hate letter to cinema’ is a misfired masterpiece | Movie-review News

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Mollywood Times Movie Review & Rating: Trust me here; Mollywood Times indeed had the potential to be a masterpiece. There are several moments in the movie where director Abhinav Sunder Nayak and writer Ramu Sunil’s sheer brilliance knock our socks off. The movie’s core ideas, as well as the way they are presented at various junctures, are nothing short of spellbinding. However, just as Vineeth Madhavan’s (Naslen) obsession with becoming “the best” filmmaker in his field leads to his downfall, Mollywood Times’ obstinacy in being a one-of-a-kind film might have cost the dark comedy dearly, as its focus shifts solely to this mission after a point, overlooking its soul. Pretty much everything one needs to know about Mollywood Times is already there in its teaser. Vineeth Madhavan is obsessed with becoming a filmmaker. An ardent fan of M Night Shyamalan, Ram Gopal Varma, and Vinayan, among others, Vineeth’s ambition is not just to break into show business but to do so with a bang. “The first will always be recorded and remembered in history. I …

Premalu 2 shelved? Naslen breaks silence on sequel to 2024 Malayalam hit: ‘Script did not achieve required perfection’

Premalu 2 shelved? Naslen breaks silence on sequel to 2024 Malayalam hit: ‘Script did not achieve required perfection’

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The much-awaited sequel to the Malayalam hit Premalu has been put on hold, leaving fans disappointed. Actor Naslen K. Gafoor confirmed that Premalu 2 has been shelved for now as the makers were not fully satisfied with the script. The team decided to pause the project instead of moving ahead with a version that didn’t meet their expectations. While audiences were eager to see Sachin and Reenu return on screen, the makers have chosen to wait until they are confident about the story before proceeding. Naslen and Mamitha Baiju in Premalu released in 2024. (Instagram) Script concerns lead to delay in sequel Speaking to Club FM, Naslen cleared up the rumours and confirmed that the sequel is on hold because the script just wasn’t ready. “Premalu 2 has officially been cancelled,” Naslen said. “Dileesh ettan (brother) has already spoken about it. Due to certain technical reasons, the project did not reach a perfect landing. Maybe it could happen in the future. But as of now, it has been cancelled. The project was stopped because the …

Mollywood Times Release Date: Not May 14, Naslen’s hate-letter to cinema hits theaters on June 5, 2026

Mollywood Times Release Date: Not May 14, Naslen’s hate-letter to cinema hits theaters on June 5, 2026

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Mollywood Times, starring Naslen in the lead role, was initially slated to release in theaters on May 14, 2026. Directed by Mukundan Unni Associates fame Abhinav Sunder Nayak, the film is expected to be a satire on the film industry. However, the makers have now officially confirmed that the film will skip its May release and hit the big screens on June 5, 2026. Mollywood Times Release Date Taking to their social media handle, the makers confirmed the postponement. Sharing the update, the team wrote, “Mollywood Times has a new release date. Vineeth Madhavan will see you on June 5, 2026! A Jakes Bejoy musical.” Here’s the post: Mollywood Times follows Vineeth Madhavan, a teenager from Kuttikkanam who aspires to become a film director. The movie is described as a satirical “hate letter” to cinema. With Naslen in the lead role, the film also features Sangeeth Prathap, Sharaf U Dheen, Alexander Prasanth, and others in key roles. The makers had recently unveiled the first single titled Apna Friday Aayega. With Ramu Sunil penning the screenplay, …

Mammootty announces 2nd film with director Khalid Rahman titled Mattancherry Mafia; Naslen, Asif Ali to co-star

Mammootty announces 2nd film with director Khalid Rahman titled Mattancherry Mafia; Naslen, Asif Ali to co-star

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Mammootty and Khalid Rahman, the director of Thallumaala, previously worked together on the film Unda (2019). After seven years, the duo has announced their reunion with a gangster action film titled Mattancherry Mafia. Mammootty to next star in Mattancherry Mafia Taking to social media, the makers of Mattancherry Mafia announced the film with a new title poster. Alongside Mammootty, the movie will feature Premalu fame Naslen and Kishkindha Kaandam’s Asif Ali as co-leads. Sharing the update, the team wrote, “The start of something really special. Presenting the title poster of Mattancherry Mafia. Directed by Khalid Rahman. Starring: Mammootty, Asif Ali, Naslen.” Here’s the poster: Co-produced and directed by Khalid Rahman, the film is written by Niyog Krishna, Sharafu–Suhas, and Thasreeq Abdul Salam. Jimshi Khalid will once again handle the cinematography. Rex Vijayan has been roped in as the music composer for the songs, while Sushin Shyam will handle the background score. Moreover, Noufal Abdullah will serve as the editor, and Thallumaala costume designer Mashar Hamsa is responsible for the costumes. Mammootty’s work front Mammootty is …

Suriya47 Update: Nazriya Nazim Fahadh joins Suriya starrer cop action film directed by Jithu Madhavan

Suriya47 Update: Nazriya Nazim Fahadh joins Suriya starrer cop action film directed by Jithu Madhavan

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Suriya47, starring Suriya in the lead role, was earlier launched by the makers with a pooja ceremony. As the actor was recently spotted shooting for the film, his co-lead, Nazriya Nazim Fahadh, appears to have joined the shoot as well. Nazriya Nazim Fahadh begins shoot for Suriya starrer Suriya47 In a recent Instagram story, Nazriya Nazim Fahadh shared a picture of gifts presented to her by the film’s team. The post featured several tokens with the actress’ image on them, welcoming her to the project. Here’s the post: For those unaware, Suriya had earlier announced his collaboration with Jithu Madhavan for the tentatively titled Suriya47. The upcoming action-comedy is said to feature the actor as an eccentric police officer who leads a team similar to himself, only for their lives to be turned upside down when they are assigned a serious case. Previously, Nazriya Nazim Fahadh was expected to work with Suriya in the film Puranaanooru. However, after the project was shelved, the actors have now reunited for the Jithu Madhavan directorial. Apart from Nazriya, …

Naslen and Mamitha Baiju starrer Premalu 2 shelved? Here’s what we know about the sequel film

Naslen and Mamitha Baiju starrer Premalu 2 shelved? Here’s what we know about the sequel film

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Naslen and Mamitha Baiju starrer Premalu was released in theatres in 2024 and went on to become a massive box-office hit. While a sequel titled Premalu 2 was announced earlier, it now appears that the project has been shelved by the makers. Is Naslen and Mamitha Baiju starrer Premalu 2 shelved? According to a report by the online portal Kerala Box Office, Premalu 2 has been shelved by the makers. The sequel was announced during the success event of the first installment and was reportedly planned on a much larger scale than Premalu. However, it now seems that the sequel will not move forward. While this remains unconfirmed, early speculation suggested that the final screenplay failed to impress Naslen, leading the actor to step away from the project. Although these claims are currently based on rumours, an official confirmation from the makers is still awaited. More about Premalu Premalu is a Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama that was released in 2024. The film revolves around Sachin, a youngster who is unlucky in both love and life and …

9 Malayalam Films Releasing in Summer 2026: Drishyam 3, Patriot to Pallichattambi

9 Malayalam Films Releasing in Summer 2026: Drishyam 3, Patriot to Pallichattambi

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Malayalam cinema has largely stuck to releasing grand ventures during festive and holiday seasons. Now, it appears that the norm is set to repeat once again, with several highly anticipated films slated for release within the same window. Here are some of the ventures you should check out. 9 Malayalam Films to Release for Summer 2026 1. Aadu 3 Cast: Jayasurya, Saiju Kurup, Vinayakan, Vijay Babu, Sunny Wayne, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bhagath Manuel, Indrans, Renji Panicker Director: Midhun Manuel Thomas Genre: Epic Fantasy Comedy Adventure Release Date: March 19, 2026 (Tentatively) After the major success of Aadu 2, Jayasurya and the rest of the team are all set to return to the big screen with the third installment, titled Aadu 3. Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, the movie is expected to take a significant genre shift from its previous installments. Recently, the makers unveiled character posters revealing each character from the original films in their past selves, each with a story of their own. While the film appears to feature period segments, it remains unclear whether …

Suriya’s fantasy action film Karuppu to release in February 2026? Find out

Suriya’s fantasy action film Karuppu to release in February 2026? Find out

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Suriya is next set to appear in the lead role in the action fantasy film Karuppu, directed by RJB (RJ Balaji). As the film has been delayed since 2025, it now appears that it is finally set to get a release date this year. Is Suriya’s Karuppu set to release in February 2026? According to a report by Studio Flicks, the makers of Karuppu are planning to release the film in February 2026. Reportedly, the Retro actor is keen on releasing the film soon to ensure that his upcoming projects are spaced out smoothly. It is also being reported that the actor’s film, tentatively titled Suriya46 and directed by Venky Atluri, is likely to release in May 2026, while his cop action comedy Suriya47 is eyeing an Ayudha Pooja release. However, as of now, the makers have not made any official confirmation regarding Karuppu’s release date. More about Karuppu Karuppu is said to follow the story of a lawyer who becomes possessed by a deity to fight against the injustice faced by certain sections of …

Suriya47’s budget breakdown: Is Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan’s comedy actioner made with Rs. 22,00,00,000?

Suriya47’s budget breakdown: Is Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan’s comedy actioner made with Rs. 22,00,00,000?

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Suriya recently announced his next movie, tentatively titled Suriya47, with Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan. As the film has begun shooting after a pooja ceremony, reports suggest that it will be made on a budget of Rs. 22 crore. Suriya’s next with Jithu Madhavan to be made on Rs. 22 crore? According to online reports, Suriya47 is being made on a Rs. 22 crore budget, excluding the remuneration of Suriya, who is also producing the film. However, this information is only speculative for now and has not been confirmed by the makers. Although the film is still in the early stages of production, reports indicate that the project has already closed deals for its digital, music, and overseas rights for Rs 75 to Rs 80 crore. Apparently, Netflix has acquired the OTT rights for a base price of Rs. 23 crore, with an additional Rs. 10 crore likely to be added depending on its theatrical performance. Suriya47 to be a quirky action comedy flick? As per the same report, the Suriya-starrer is expected to be a …