Meera Jasmine, 'Mandolin' Rajesh split up

South Indian actress Meera Jasmine and composer Mandolin U. Rajesh's romance has come to an end as the latter has confirmed the news saying 'time is a great healer' and that he would like to concentrate on his muisc.'I dreamt of something else and what has happened is in no way connected to my dreams. Time is a great healer. I can't say anything more than this at this juncture. I would like to concentrate on my music,' said Rajesh.Meera was said to have planned to earn as much as she could before her marriage and reportedly their relationship soured when the actress went on a signing spree and accepted Tamil and Malayalam offers. She even signed films opposite newcomers.

Malayalam writer-director Lohithadas dead

Veteran Malayalam film director and script writer A.K. Lohithadas died here Sunday morning following cardiac arrest, leaving the Malayalam movie industry and film fans in shock. He was 54.Lohithadas, who scripted several blockbusters for superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal, died at a private hospital. His last rites are set to take place at his hometown Palakkad Monday morning.The director, who was popularly called Lohi, burst onto the Malayalam film industry with his story and script of award winning film 'Thaniyavarthanam', which catapulted Mammootty to stardom in 1987.A shocked Mammootty said: 'The world is such that people just disappear like this and it is really painful. We very recently had a long talk on a forthcoming film.'Mohanlal said it was Lohithadas' script that was largely instrumental in making his acting career a success.'We worked closely on numerous projects and we had finalised to work in two forthcoming projects and now he is no more,' said Mohanlal.Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan said the state had lost a valuable person who understood the problems of the common man, which was reflected in his writings.Lohithadas directed a dozen films and he was also credited with introducing talented actresses like Manju Warrier and Meera Jasmine. Another heroine he brought to the screen was Bhama in his last film 'Nivedyam' in 2007.ome of the hit films he wrote include 'Bharatham', 'Thoovalkottaram' and 'His Highness Abdullah', while among the acclaimed movies he made are 'Kasthoorimann' and 'Kanmadam'.

Prithviraj in Major Ravi's film

 Prithviraj will be doing the lead role in the next film by Major Ravi, who earlier had served in the Indian Army as a commando. Major Ravi had associated with reputed directors like Priyadarshan before debuting as a director himself with the children's film 'Punarjani' (featuring Mohanlal's son Pranav in the lead role).
Major Ravi's Prithviraj-starrer, will however not be a film based on war or the army in any way. Titled 'Maadan Kolly', the film will be a mix of fantasy and horror, and will be produced by P. Rajan under the banner of Vaishakha Films. Maadan Kolly is based on script by Sunil Parameshwaran, and will feature cinematography by Thirru.

Adoor's movie in International film festival

"Oru Pennum Rendu Aanum" directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan seems to be getting accolades from all directions. The movie has already won five state awards. Now the movie is headed for the International Film Festival in Munich.The film festival is scheduled from June 26th to July 4th. This movie is supposedly based on the short stories by Thakazhi Shivasankara Pillai and the chances are that Adoor might have to travel to the venue to take part in the film fest.

Meera Nandan's second Tamil film

Upcoming Malayalam actress Meera Nandan, who is set to debut in Tamil with Valmiki, directed by debutant G. Anantha Narayanan (former assistant of Shankar) opposite Akhil of Kalloori fame, has signed her second Tamil film titled Ayyanar opposite Mridugam Aadi, produced by P.L. Thenappan of Sri Rajalakshmi Films. More details are awaited. Set to grace screens this Friday (26th June), Valmiki is a two-heroine film, which is said to have given enough space for Meera to prove her acting skills in Tamil.

Music maestro Ilayaraja recently launched the audio of Valmiki at Satyam Cinemas along with director Shankar. Touted to be a clean love story, the film has already attracted public attention for its unique title. Director Anantha Narayanan said the film has been named after sage Valmiki, for he found the name catchy and also, there is a similarity between the sage and the protagonist of his film, Poonakann Pandi.

Navya Nair in glamorous roles

Navya Nair’s new Tamil release ‘Rasikkum Seemane’ with Srikanth is said to feature some steamy sensuous scenes. She is following a two headed track with ideas to turn glamourous in Tamil. However, Navya is said to have agreed to take on this role in the condition that, her photos of alluring looks shouldn’t be handed to media channels.

And so the director Vidyadharan even avoided the still photographer in the location, while shooting the sensuous song and a bedroom scene for the movie. The actress who excelled in girl next door appearances and characters still have few more projects in Tamil. In Mollywood, Navya Nair who looks prettier than usual is going through a good phase in her career, with many good films including Kavyam, Violet and Yugapurushan in different production stages.

 Dileep's new movie ‘Pappy Appacha’ 

 Dileep's new movie titled ‘Pappy Appacha’ will kick off its shoot by the opening weeks of next month. To be produced by Dileep's brother Anoop in the banner of Grand productions, the movie will feature veteran actor Innocent and Dileep as father and son. Told in the backdrop of a Christian family, this humorous adventure laced with action and sentiments, will be directed by debutante Mammas, an associate to Shafi and Rafi-Mecartin. Dileep's other new movie is the one with director Kamal. Bhavan will be the heroine of Dileep in this movie which will also feature Tamil star Sathyaraj in an important role.

 Innocent re-elected president of AMMA

The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has unanimously elected comedy artiste Innocent as its president for the fourth time in a row. Innocent said that he wanted to step down, but had to accept the post for the fourth time because everyone wanted him to continue.Even though the Malayalam film industry is passing through difficult times with lesser number of films being produced, the body of film artistes is united as ever before and the actor is very happy. Innocent has been the president of AMMA since 2000 and at an executive meeting held here Monday night, there were no issues when his name was cleared unanimously. Apart from Innocent, 16 other artistes were also elected unanimously to the executive committee. The two vice presidents are two time opposition legislator K.B. Ganesh Kumar and Mukesh. Veteran superstar Mohanlal is the general secretary, while Edavela Babu is the secretary and Jagadish is the treasurer. Superstar Mammooty and actor Dileep also found places in the committee. The official announcement would be made here Thursday and the new committee will take charge at the 15th annual general body meeting to be held here June 25.  

Actor Shiney Ahuja arrested on rape charges

 Shiney Ahuja, the bollywood star who had done movies like Gangster, Karam and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi has been embroiled in a rape case and is awaiting medical tests. An 18-year old maid servant has made the charges, which landed the Bollywood actor in the custody of the Oshiwara Police Station in Mumbai this week. We spoke to celebrity publicist Dale Bhagwagar, who had been handling the publicity for Shiney a year ago. The PR specialist was also one of the first to reach the Oshiwara Police Station to try and help the film star.  

International Documentary and Short film Festival

The Kerala State Chalachitra Academy is conducting the second International Documentary and Short film Festival of Kerala at Thiruvananthapuram from June 19 to 25. The viewers can experience the depth of humanlife, filled with smiles and tears, for one week. Around 144 works which include competition and non competition category will be screened. Kairali and Sree theatres are the venue. Revenue Minister K.P. Rajendran will inaugurate the fest on Friday at Kairali theatre in the evening. V. Sivankutty M.L.A will preside the function. Noted documentarian Naresh Bedi will be the chief guest. His `Cherub the Mist' will be screened after the inauguration. It is based on the life of two Red pandas, Mini and Sweety, who were released into the Singalila National Park in the Darjeeling District. The jury include Amol Palekar, Kavitha Lankesh, Madhusree Datta, Navarose Contractor, Sadanand Menon, Revathy and Paromitha Sen.

‘Vilaapangalkkappuram’ released

T V Chandran's ‘Vilaapanagalkkappuram’ opens in twenty centres, all cross the state today. The movie which bagged four important awards in this year's State Fim Awards, including that of best screenplay, and best actress for Priyanka, is thus getting a good number of theatres for release.
The movie which also feature Suhasini, Thilakan and Biju Menon, in key roles is told in the backdrop of Gujarat riots. The movie tells the unrelenting struggle of a young lady, who is forced to elope from her home state to Kerala. The movie cinematographed by M J Radhakrishanan also won awards for best playback singer for Manjary.

 Prithviraj in a horror movie

Director Kukku Surendran is once again teaming up Prithviraj in his next, a horror film. The name of the film is not yet finalised. S. Balachandran, who has penned Mohanlal's ongoing Alexander the Great, is the man behind the story, dialogue and screenplay of this Prithviraj starrer. More details are awaited. Prithviraj is currently busy with two Malayalam films: Puthiya Mukham and Robin Hood. Puthiya Mukham, directed by debutant Deepan, an associate of Shaji Kailas, has completed its entire shooting, except a song which will be soon canned in Malaysia. Prithviraj plays the role of a Brahmin musician studying in an engineering college, who takes on the real estate mafia and liquor lobby. Produced by P.K. Muralidharan and Shantha Murali of Anantha Vision (maker of Lal Jose's Classmates and Shafi's Chocolate), Robin Hood is penned by Sachi and Sethu, who wrote the script of Prithviraj’s super hit Chocolate (2007).The story is about a high-tech computer wizard and a crook (Prithviraj) who specializes in ATM robberies.

 "Angel John" to start

Angel John is director SY Surya's second movie after The Speed Track.

The director also known as Jayasurya, and is the son of famous scenarist and theatre personality late S L Puram Sadanandan.

The movie stars Mohanlal in the lead and includes Bhama, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraaj Venjaramoodu among others.

With this movie Shanthanu, the son of popular Tamil actor Bhagyaraj will make his Malayalam debut. The movie will supposedly start its shooting on July 1st.

Sudha chandran in ‘Alexander the Great’

Actress and dancer Sudha Chandran, will appear as Bala’s mother in super star Mohanlal’s ongoing 'Alexander the Great'.

The shooting for the movie has already started with North Indian actress Meenakshi Dixit pairing with Bala.

Mohanlal who appears in the title character in the film will not have any heroines like his recent three movies like Pakalnakshatrangal, Redchillies and Sagar alias jackey.

Scripted by C Balachandran and directed by Murali nagavally , Alexnader, the great is being produced by V B K Menon under the banner of Anugraha Cine arts.

Gracy Singh in ‘Loudspeaker’

Gracy Singh, the actress who hit big time, will be seen as the heroine to Mammootty in the new movie ‘Loudspeaker’ directed by Jayaraj.

She will present the role of Annie, a nurse in a private hospital.
The beauty who mesmerized the Indian movie industry with her debut film ‘Lagaan’ will be shortly seen in Malayalam.

‘Loudspeaker’ is also the coming together of the team which created the cult movie of nineties ‘Johny waljer’.

Director Jayaraj, scriptwriter Ranjith and Superstar Mammootty were in this team, who created this campus visual treat 16 years ago.

 Mohan Lal with Joshy

Mohanlal will don the role of a bank employee named Sathya Vageeswaran, who comes from a middle class family In director Joshi's next project .

Under the banner of Sree Uthratathi films, Sasi Ayanchira is producing the film. A.K Sajan has written the screen play. The name of the film is yet to be finalised. Shoot will start in September. The locations are Pondichery and Chennai.

Kerala Film Awards 2008

Kerala film award for 2008 was announced in a press meet by Cultural affairs Minister M.A Baby in Thiruvanathapuram on Wedneday. Jury Chairman Gireesh Kasaravally and other members of the jury were present.
Adoor Gopala Krishan bagged five awards including best director, screen play and best film for 'Oru pennum randaanum'.
Lal has been selected as the best actor for his performace in the film 'Thalappaav', directed by Madhupal.


Priyanka is the best actress for the film 'Vilapangalkapuram', directed by T.V. Chandran.


O.N.V Kurup is the best lyricist for the songs in the film 'Gulmohar', directed by Ranjit.


M.Jayachandran has bagged the best music director award for the film 'Maadambi', directed by B Unni Krishan.

Shankar Mahadevan is the best male playback singer for the film 'Maadambi'.

The song is ``Kalyana kacheri paadamedi...'' Best female playback singer is Manjari for her song in the film 'Vilapangalkapuram'.



The song is ``Mullulla murikinmel...'' Its for the first time best comedian award being announced. 


Award goes to Mamu Koya for his performance in the film 'Innathe chintha vishayam' of Sathyan Anthikaad.



T.V Chandran has bagged the second best film award for the film 'Bhoomi Malayalam'.



Anoop Menon has been selected as the second best actor for his performance in the film 'Thirakatha' .


Praveena is the second best actress for her performace in the film 'Oru pennum randaanum' .




Best debutant director award goes to Madhupal for his film 'Thalapaav' . Best sound mixing award shared by T. Krishnanunni and Hari Krishnan for the film 'Oru pennum randaanum' .


M.J Radhakrishnan has bagged best cameraman award for his work in ''Bioscope'.



Director of 'Bioscope' Madhusoodhanan will be given a special jury award.

Sathayn Anthikad's 'Innathe chindavishayam' has selected for popular film award.

Daddy cool will be released on August 15th 

Malayalam movie Daddy Cool with Mammootty in the lead role is to strike the screens on August 15.
The Ashiq Abu directed movie has Richa Palod as the heroine opposite Mammootty.


The movie also has Biju Menon and others in prominent roles. Mammootty essays the role of a Dad who takes life the easy way round.


The superstar has many other movies also Ready for release. Johny Antony directed Pattanathil Bhootham with Kavya Madhavan will present Mammootty in a double role.


Kutty Shranku by Shaji N Karun revolves around a new theme, an unusual story. Vande Mataram, a bilingual movie with Mammootty and Tamil actor Arjun is also in its final lap.

 Shafna plays key role in 'Plus Two'

Shafna, of 'Katha Parayumbol' fame' plays the key role in 'Plus Two', directed by debutant Shebi.

Shafna, who was recently seen in a cameo in 'Bhagawan', is being cast opposite debutant hero Roshan in this film, which is being produced by R.Ramesh Babu.

Jaison George pens the screenplay and dialogue for 'Plus Two', based on story written by the director Shebi.

Saikumar, Salim Kumar and Suraaj Venjaramoodu will also play key roles in the film, which as Thiruvananthapuram as the prime location.

Jayasuriya, again in police uniform

Jayasuriya again in police uniform ,movie titled “Robinhood’.

The movie which will feature Prithviraj and Naren in the lead roles will have Jayasuriya as an officer, who is all set to find clues to a number of robberies happening in the ATM's.

Jaysuriya is quite happy to be a part of a movie, directed by veteran Joshy, and is more interested as the young team of their previous hit 'Clasmmates' is reuniting with this movie.

 Vilaapangalkkapuram- will be released on june12th

T V chandran will release his movie 'Vilaapangalkkapuram', by the 12th of June.

The movie which was completed an year ago and was well applauded in the preview shows is based on the infamous Gujarat riots, that shook the country years ago.

Young actress Priyanka Nair dons the lead of this movie which will also feature Bijumenon, Suhasini Maniratnam and Thilakan in other important roles.

The movie will be brought to around 23 theatres, by Marikar films.

Muktha opposite Kalabhavan Mani

Muktha once again join comedian-turned-hero Kalabhavan Mani in debutant Sainu Pallithazhathu's Vinodhasala. The shoot will begin in June.


Also in the cast are Jagadeesh, Salim Kumar, Jaffer Idukki, Raj Mohan Unnithan, Rajiv, K.P.A.C. Lalitha and others.

Vinodhasala is produced by O.V. Varghese under the banner of Saison creations.

Sajo Kundara is the man behind the screenplay. More details are awaited.

Muktha debuted in films in 2005 when she was just 13 with Lal Jose's much-acclaimed Achanurangatha Veedu.

Later, she starred in Nasrani, Goal and Kerala Police; she made a successful entry into Telugu and Tamil through Anand starrer Photo (2006) and Vishal starrer Thamiraparani (2007) respectively.

 Meenakshy Dixit in ‘Alexander the Great’

Featuring Mohanlal in and as the title character of the movie ,, Meenaxi will be the heroine to Bala who is playing the second hero in the movie.

Like his recent three movies,pakalnakshatrangal, Redchillies and Sagar alias jackey ,Mohanlal will not be having any heroine in this movie,too .

The shooting for this movie, scripted by C balachandran has already started at the capital city.

'Alexander the Great' is produced by V B K menon in the banner of Anugraha Cine arts..