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Mohanlal, Mammotty and Prithviraj welcome Kerala Budget proposals for cinema sector | Malayalam News

Mohanlal, Mammotty and Prithviraj welcome Kerala Budget proposals for cinema sector | Malayalam News

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3 min readThiruvananthapuramJun 19, 2026 07:03 PM IST Leading Malayalam actors and directors on Friday welcomed the Kerala Budget’s proposals to grant industry status to cinema and establish an international film city. The state Budget proposes the J C Daniel International Film City-Chitranagaram project in Kochi with an allocation of Rs 100 crore. It announced steps to grant industry status to cinema, establish anti-piracy mechanisms, create a permanent venue for the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) and allocate Rs 1 crore for the construction of a memorial for late actor Salim Kumar in Ernakulam. In a Facebook post, actor Mohanlal welcomed the government’s decision to announce projects such as a cultural park and other initiatives aimed at supporting the film industry. He said the proposed measures would provide fresh momentum and growth opportunities for the sector. “The announcement that steps will be taken to treat cinema as an industry will provide fresh hope to thousands of film workers,” he said, while thanking Chief Minister V D Satheesan and Cultural Affairs Minister P C Vishnunadh. …

I, Nobody trailer: Prithviraj Sukumaran risks family’s life for his reckless ways. Watch | Malayalam News

I, Nobody trailer: Prithviraj Sukumaran risks family’s life for his reckless ways. Watch | Malayalam News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 18, 2026 10:25 PM IST I, Nobody trailer: The makers of Nissam Basheer’s crime thriller I, Nobody, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvothu, dropped the film’s long-awaited trailer on Thursday. The trailer introduces Prithviraj’s character Rajeevan as a reckless man, who’s trying to somehow strike a balance between pursuing his criminal tendencies and protecting his family. What’s in the trailer? The trailer starts with an intense Rajeevan being threatened by a couple of men, who dare him to share half of the wealth he’s amassed over the years through criminal activities. Rajeevan offers to surrender all his wealth to the men, but his response is interspersed with him bashing a few men, implying that his offer is more of a veiled threat than a generous deal. But tables turn quickly in the next scene, when the police shows up at Rajeevan’s home, taking him in for questioning around a suspected case of money laundering. This isn’t the first time he’s attracted the spotlight, as even members of his building complain that …

Odiyan: How Malayalam cinema explored the Kerala folklore twice before the Prithviraj Sukumaran-Karan Johar film

Odiyan: How Malayalam cinema explored the Kerala folklore twice before the Prithviraj Sukumaran-Karan Johar film

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Filmmaker Rahul Sadasivan has quickly become a name to reckon with in the horror genre, thanks to his recent releases Bramayugam (2024) and Diés Iraé (2025). His next film, Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, was announced on Tuesday. The film will be headlined by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier, and produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Supriya Menon, under Dharma Productions and Prithviraj Productions. Prithviraj Sukumaran will soon headline Rahul Sadasivan’s Odiyan. But this is not the first time in recent years that Mollywood has tapped into the Kerala legend of Odiyan. There were at least two times in the last few years when the Malayalam film industry attempted to explore the subject. While both films became among the highest-grossing of their time in the language, one is more beloved than the other. Know all about it. What is an Odiyan? Odiyan/Peony are described in Kerala folklore as half-man, half-beast-like creatures that lurk in alleyways at night. Rooted in the oral traditions of the Malabar and Palakkad regions, it was believed that …

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions makes Malayalam debut with Prithviraj’s Odiyan | Malayalam News

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions makes Malayalam debut with Prithviraj’s Odiyan | Malayalam News

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2 min readNew DelhiJun 16, 2026 06:18 PM IST Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier are set to star in Odiyan. The film is directed by Rahul Sadasivan and is produced by Prithviraj alongside Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. It marks the first Malayalam project for the banner. Johar shared the announcement with the film’s poster on his Instagram handle on Tuesday. “We at @dharmamovies are taking our first step into the world of Malayalam cinema, and I am proud to announce that we have the best partners to do it with. Prithviraj, we’ve come such a long way with multiple collaborations behind us and hopefully many more ahead of us too,” read the caption. ALSO READ | Prithviraj Sukumaran confirms Mohanlal’s Lucifer 3 despite Empuraan controversy “It gives us great pride to announce our film ‘Odiyan, directed by the supremely talented @rahulsadasivan_. His knack for eery storytelling rooted in folklore is a feat in this age of cinema. Bringing this to life on screen is the exceptional @manju.warrier & of course, our favourite Prithviraj himself. …

Dharma Productions Makes Its Malayalam Cinema Debut With Prithviraj Productions & Rahul Sadasivan

Dharma Productions Makes Its Malayalam Cinema Debut With Prithviraj Productions & Rahul Sadasivan

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Odiyan: The Age Of Illusion(Photo Credit –Instagram) In its first Malayalam production, Dharma Productions joins forces with Prithviraj Productions and director Rahul Sadasivan to tell one of Kerala’s most enduring myths. The film is set against the cultural mythology and folklore of 19th-century Kerala Odiyan: The Age of Illusion Cast & Crew Dharma Productions and Prithviraj Productions are coming together to produce Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, a sweeping epic rooted in the folklore and cultural mythology of 19th-century Kerala. Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Supriya Menon, and directed by Rahul Sadasivan (Bhoothakaalam, Bramayugam, Diés Irae), the film stars Manju Warrier and Prithviraj Sukumaran. It marks Dharma Productions’ first Malayalam production, a significant first for one of India’s most storied film houses. Odiyan: The Age of Illusion Plot At its core, the film is about a terrifying shape-shifter from Kerala legend whose fury descends on a powerful matriarchal household, setting off a battle between truth and illusion that crackles with myth, menace, and psychological weight. Rahul Sadasivan, who has built one …

Varanasi: Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran film halted due to water issues; Report

Varanasi: Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran film halted due to water issues; Report

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S.S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi is the most anticipated film of the year as it marks the collaboration of the filmmaker with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. With the actioner, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is also making a return to Indian cinema. But seems like the movie has been hit by a dry spell. Reports suggest that the shooting for the upcoming magnum opus was halted in Hyderabad after the authorities denied giving them 150 tankers of water to film an underwater scene. Read on! Varanasi shooting hit by Hyderabad water crisis According to a report by NTV Telugu, Varanasi encountered an unexpected roadblock after the production team’s request for 150 water tankers (with 10,000-liter capacity each) was denied by the Hyderabad authorities. Apparently, they had planned an ambitious underwater sequence, allegedly with Mahesh Babu, at a specially constructed set on the outskirts of the city. However, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) said no to their demands, bringing the shoot to a halt. According to Zoom TV, the rising water demand and the strain …

‘I refused to watch the film’: Ansiba Hassan on heartbreak of losing iconic ‘PK Rosy’ role in Prithviraj film | Malayalam News

‘I refused to watch the film’: Ansiba Hassan on heartbreak of losing iconic ‘PK Rosy’ role in Prithviraj film | Malayalam News

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5 min readKochiMay 3, 2026 04:04 PM IST The year 2013 marked a major turning point in the career of actor Ansiba Hassan. Although she had appeared in a handful of movies by then, after her acting debut in Innathe Chinthavishayam (2008), Ansiba was in desperate need of a career breakthrough, which finally arrived in the form of director Jeethu Joseph’s Drishyam. Her performance as the eldest among Mohanlal and Meena’s two daughters drew attention, leading to more opportunities. However, 2013 was also the year when Ansiba faced one of the biggest heartbreaks of her career, losing an opportunity to play a significant role in a Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer by a whisker. A character that would have catapulted her to great heights, Ansiba recently said she even refused to watch the film initially after it hit the screens, as she was still upset that she had failed to seize the opportunity. Don’t Miss | Patriot movie review: Mammootty and Mohanlal go on a stylish walk to tell a poorly conceived story Celluloid, JC Daniel and PK …

I, Nobody Teaser: Prithviraj Sukumaran balances intrigue and cunningness in a fast-paced heist thriller

I, Nobody Teaser: Prithviraj Sukumaran balances intrigue and cunningness in a fast-paced heist thriller

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Prithviraj Sukumaran and Rorschach director Nisam Basheer are collaborating for the first time on the heist action thriller I, Nobody. The upcoming film is slated to hit theaters in July 2026, and the makers have unveiled its first teaser. I, Nobody Teaser The teaser for I, Nobody runs for 1 minute and 20 seconds. The glimpse showcases the life of Rajeevan, an ordinary man with a wife and daughter. However, when he becomes the central figure in a bank heist, a mystery begins to unfold around him, making us question whether he is the victim or the mastermind behind the entire robbery. With intrigue and cunning defining his character, every question seems to tie back to his survival. Here’s the teaser: With the teaser confirming Parvathy Thiruvothu as the protagonist’s wife, the film also features Hakkim Shahjahan, Ashokan, Vijayaraghavan, Madhupal, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Nakshathra, Aira, Nishanth Sagar, and others in key roles. Directed by Nisam Basheer, the film is written by Sameer Abdul. It is bankrolled by Supriya Menon, Mukesh R Mehta, and CV Sarathi under …

5 Malayalam movies based on books to watch on OTT: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham to Basil Joseph’s Ponman

5 Malayalam movies based on books to watch on OTT: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham to Basil Joseph’s Ponman

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Malayalam cinema has produced several compelling films over the years, with some of them being adaptations of literary works. If you’re interested in exploring such titles, here’s a list of Malayalam movies based on books that you can watch on OTT. 5 Malayalam Movies Based on Books 1. Aadujeevitham (The GOAT Life) Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, KR Gokul, Amala Paul, Shobha Mohan, Talib Al Balushi Director: Blessy Genre: Survival Drama Where to Watch: Netflix Based on the novel by Benyamin, Aadujeevitham narrates the story of Najeeb Muhammed, an Indian migrant worker who travels to Saudi Arabia in search of work, only to find himself trapped in a life of extreme hardship, herding goats in the desert. The film explores whether he manages to escape and return home. It is inspired by real-life events. 2. Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha Cast: Mammootty, Mythili, Shweta Menon, Gowri Munjal, Sreenivasan, Siddique, Musthafa Director: Ranjith Genre: Mystery Drama Where to Watch: SunNXT Adapted from the novel by TP Rajeevan, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha follows a private detective …

Khalifa Release Date Confirmed: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s action film to hit theaters on August 20, 2026, for Onam

Khalifa Release Date Confirmed: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s action film to hit theaters on August 20, 2026, for Onam

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Prithviraj Sukumaran is currently filming his action thriller Khalifa, directed by Vysakh. The actor’s official team has now confirmed that the film will hit the big screen during Onam this year, with a release date set for August 20, 2026. Khalifa Release Date: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s movie to hit big screens on August 20, 2026 Khalifa is scheduled to release in theatres on August 20, 2026. The official announcement was made by Prithviraj Sukumaran’s official network, Poffactio. Sharing the update, the team wrote, “Hey. Aamir Ali will see you in theatres on Aug 20th, 2026!” Here’s the post: Directed by Vysakh, the film is based on a screenplay written by Jinu V. Abraham, who also serves as co-producer. The film features music and background score by Jakes Bejoy, cinematography by Jomon T. John, and editing by Chaman Chakko. Earlier, the makers also announced a prequel starring Mohanlal in the lead, who is expected to make a cameo appearance in the first installment as well. Prithviraj Sukumaran’s work front Prithviraj Sukumaran was last seen in a lead …