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[Xeno Axe]

Pridviraj @ Sree padmanabha to view his film Urumi. I tried to take a pic. But there was a huge crowd.

I got a chance to take one snap but Pridvi's face was covered by someone's hand.

Anyway, i am posting that pic.

[Ajaypp]

Originally Posted by Xeno Axe

Anyway, i am posting that pic.

Well tried! Did you see the movie? If so, how was it? I am chaffing at the bit here in Boston....sigh!!

[Xeno Axe]

Yes, The film was an average one. Rating:3/5. Piridviraj and Genelia was good. Arya has a small roll. But he done that very nicely. Good direction. Good background music. Also a great visual experience.

[vinodtnt]

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[sudheeshnairs]

Originally Posted by Ajaypp

Well tried! Did you see the movie? If so, how was it? I am chaffing at the bit here in Boston....sigh!!

Saw 'Urumi' from Fame Multiplex, Forum Value Mall, Bangalore yesterday. It was a packed house with tickets priced at Rs.220/- & 200/-.

Man, what a mindblowing, awesome, visual treat. Malayalam Film has come of age. And 'Prithvi', the greatest 'Star' Malayalam has ever seen!! What a stylish man he is, malayalam's answer to Hrithik Roshan. He exudes machoism in his every aspect, be it the body, the face, the looks, the voice, the expressions, the actions etc. Perhaps the adjective of 'Greek God' will fit him best.

I was always disappointed at the average or below average looks of our heroes, not any more. He is a welcome relief among our other mimicry jokers.

I would give the film a rating of 4.5/5, must watch...

[RajeshVR]

Originally Posted by sudheeshnairs

Man, what a mindblowing, awesome, visual treat. Malayalam Film has come of age. And 'Prithvi', the greatest 'Star' Malayalam has ever seen!! What a stylish man he is, malayalam's answer to Hrithik Roshan.

I was always disappointed at the average or below average looks of our heroes, not any more. He is a welcome relief among our other mimicry jokers.

I would give the film a rating of 4.5/5, must watch...

I can't wait to see the movie

[Subin]

Originally Posted by sudheeshnairs

And 'Prithvi', the greatest 'Star' Malayalam has ever seen!!

You sure of this? and what does 'Star' mean?

[sudheeshnairs]

Of course, no doubt..

Yes, I used ‘Star’ since ‘Actor’ is different. Prithvi is a great Actor too.

If you don’t know what a Star means I will explain you;

Generally a Star, as per our present day Indian outlook should have good looks, he should be glamorous, fair, tall, chiseled body/muscles, good commanding voice, mannerisms etc. Most of the bolly wood stars are examples.

[vinodtnt]

The TV news channel market of Kerala is gearing up for new players entering the domain. While a few months back Mathrubhumi News had announced its entry in the genre, now South Indian broadcasting group Raj TV has also forayed into the Kerala market. The channel is expected to go on air in the first week of May 2011.

For its operations in the Kerala market, Chennai-based Raj TV has tied up with Grand Kerala Broadcasting Ltd. John Samuvel will be the Chief Editor for Raj News Malayalam.

Speaking on the development, Noushad Thottunkara, Chairman, Raj News Malayalam, said, “Raj News Malayalam is going to hit the entire traditional channel outlook and will bring about a new era in news, entertainment and knowledge.”

Meanwhile, AK Meera Sahib, Managing Director, Raj News, commented, “Through this new channel, we can expect a new variety of entertainment programmes and impartial, independent true stories from all around the globe.”

The official inauguration of the studio and headquarters of Raj News Malayalam took place on March 28, 2011 at Thiruvananthapuram. The function was inaugurated by Anarath Ammed Haji, Vice Chairman, Raj News Malayalam, and Chairman Century International.

The new channel, which is said to be a news and entertainment channel, did not disclose any details about the percentage division of news and entertainment content. Raj News Malayalam will be using 3G-3D system telecasting of news. The channel is also concentrating on the Malabar region, where there aren’t any other major channel offices so far. Besides, the channel is committed to set up news bureaus in all districts of the state as well.

It may be recalled that Mathrubhumi, the second most read Malayalam daily of Kerala, had announced in December 2010 that it will launch a 24-hour Malayalam news and current affairs television channel – ‘Mathrubhumi News’ in Kerala.

The newcomers will face stiff competition from already established players like Asianet News, India Vision, People (Kairali) and Malayala Manorama in the Kerala market.

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The official inauguration of the studio & headquarters of Raj News Malayalam has commenced on 28th March 2011 at Manacaud –Trivandrum.

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[vinodtnt]

Asianet Television Awards 2011 were distributed at a glittering function was held recently at the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. The show was witnessed by 25,000 strong crowd. Several prominent persons from the film industry and socio-cultural spheres were present on the occasion.

Asianet is all set to telecast “ Asianet Television Awards 2011 “on April 10th, 2011 (Saturday) from 6.30PM to 11PM (IST).







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[psanthosh]

Can I know the Malayalam channels/radios available in iphone4?

[nishanthnair]

Originally Posted by psanthosh

Can I know the Malayalam channels/radios available in iphone4?

Asianet,Indiavision,Nonorama News,Dubai Malayalam FM Hit 96.7

[vinodtnt]

GRAFTII, Kerala - the alumni organisation of graduates of Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune is organising a film festival and discussion to celebrate Golden Jubilee of FTII on the 9th and 10th April 2011 at Kalabhavan.

Program Schedule:

9th April 2011:

10.00 am: Inauguration of Festival - Adoor, Actor Madhu, K R Mohanan etc.
10.30 am: Release of Souvenir.
11.00 am : Screening of Diploma Films.
02.30 pm : Discussion: "Malayalam Cinema :Today and Tomorrow, Problems and Challenges".
04.30 pm: Screening of Diploma Films.

10th April 2011:

10 am to 1 pm : Screening of Diploma Films.
Time : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

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[RajeshVR]

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Team Vismayas is on a high. They have forayed into untrodden tracks by creating an animated book trailer for British author and screenplay writer Joanne Reay, which caught much attention at the just-concluded London Book Fair.

‘Lo’Life’, the supernatural trilogy from Joanne Reay, is one of the most anticipated series which is to hit book stores this year. Vismayas Max Animation, actor Mohanlal’s own studio in the city, has created the trailer for its first part - ‘Romeo Spikes’, which would be out from the stable of Beautiful Books this October.

The trailer has been named ‘Lola’, based on one of the main characters in the novel. Joanne had walked into the office of Vismayas one day and after going through the various animation works done by Team Vismayas handed them the task of creating a book trailer.

"We were given just four days to do a rough trailer. The trend of book trailers is yet to catch up in India. So, we worked on the storyboard and the characters day and night and created ‘Lola’. Joanne had asked us to perform magic and we did just that," says Vinod Malachira, who is the Project Coordinator, Vismayas.

The story revolves around human beings who have been forced to dwell in a middle space between heaven and hell. They are targeted by Tormentas, who are sent from the Lo’Worlds, who are meant to guide them to their deaths. The trailer has been created with apt music and narration, done by European composer Nicky Matthew and Hollywood actress Brodie Fitzpatrick respectively.

The creative direction of the trailer has been done by Vismayas Creative Head K D Shybu. The storyboard has been worked upon by Deepak S Raj. Vismayas comic book specialist Kalesh Karunakar has lent wings to the characters, while Bipin Krishna and Shibith Kotoor have given the background and colour schemes. The composing has been done by Praveen M S And Jibin Surendran.

On seeing the trailer getting rave reviews at the London Book Fair, Joanne has now extended another offer, which has taken Team Vismayas to cloud nine. Talks are on between Joanne and Vismayas to do Joanne’s next Hollywood project, ‘Shivering Kings’. Team Vismayas, if the talks take off, might do the pre-production works of the film.

Joanne Reay has to her credit various films which she scripted, including ‘Against All Odds’, ‘The Murder Rooms’ and ‘Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis’.

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruv...er/266715.html

[vinodtnt]

Revathy returns as heroine

The veteran actress-turned-director Revathy will be coming back on screen in a title role in an upcoming film.

The movie, which is the directorial debut of Jayachandran Avilara, has an interesting title — Sneham+ Ishttam= Amma. Jayachandran, who worked as an associate to the legendary director of Mollywood Bharathan, has already kicked off the shoot of the movie at Trivandrum.

The story revolves around a writer who out of her intense love to her son turns a murderer. The story, scripted by Haja Moinu, is touted to be a unique. Fresh face Shehin will be playing the lead role of the movie, supported by Vandhana and Namitha, who will don the roles of his heroines.

The film is produced by J Bharath Samuel under the banner of Bharath Creations and will have Jagathy Sreekumar, Nedumudi Venu, Suraj and Kalpana forming part of the cast.

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[vinodtnt]

[Xeno Axe]

"Marthandavarma" to be screened at Filca

Thiruvananthapuram: The 11th edition of Filca (Film Lovers Cultural Association) International Film Festival will begin here on May 14.

Noted Kannada film-maker Girish Kasaravalli will inaugurate the seven day-festival in which a retrospective of his films will be the highlight, Filca General Secretary MPK Nair told a press meet today. Kazakhstan movie 'Daughter-in-law' will be the opening film, a release said here.

Five films will be screened every day at the Kalabhavan theatre here. While 'TD Dasan Std VI B', 'Sadgamaya', 'Kuttysrank' and 'Umma' will be screened in the Malayalam section, 'Natarang', 'Udaan', 'Peepli Live', 'Dhobi Ghutt' and 'Angadi Theruvu' will be included in the 'Indian Cinema Today' section. 'A Mighty Heart', 'The Social Network', 'The Ghost Writer', 'Fitzcarraldo' and 'Inception' will be the movies in the 'World Movie Section'.

A Retrospective of 'Michelangelo Antonioni' will also be in the festival, it said. The first silent movie made in Malayalam, 'Marthandavarma,' will be shown as a special feature of the festival.

Source: Manoramaonline

[yuketrivandrum]

Deiva Thirumagan Audio release ceremony happened here in Kovalam Taj in the presence of Vikram and Anushka.... Today the audio release of Rathi Nirvedam will be done in AKG center.

[vinodtnt]

Vikram's Vijay directed Deiva Thirumagal is on a promotion spree, across two states of Andhra and Kerala.

First the team was in Hyderabad for the Telugu audio launch of the film titled Nanna. The film has soothing music by GV Prakash.

Later from Hyderabad Vikram and his Deiva Thirumagal gang flew to God's own country- Kerala. The unit consisted of Vikram, director Vijay, GV Prakash, producer Mogan Natarajan, child artist Sara and the
two heroines Anushka and Amala Paul.

They held a press meet in Thiruvananthapuram, where Vikram charmed the media. Remember normally all promotions of Tamil movies take place in Kochi, though Thiruvananthapuram 40 Kilometres from Tamil Nadu border
is a more mass market.

Later the team chilled out in the world famous Kovalam beach at the Taj Kovalam. GV Prakash has tweeted about the beauty of the seaside resort.

According to Kerala distributors Deiva Thirumagal is likely to release on June 17, Vikram's lucky date. Remember six years back Vikram's biggest hit Anniyan released on that day.

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[vinodtnt]

Originally Posted by yuketrivandrum

Today the audio release of Rathi Nirvedam will be done in AKG center.

The audio launch function of 'Rathinirvedam' remake held at Trivandrum today.The audio of Rathinirvedam from Manorama music, includes songs penned by Murukan Kattakkada. State award winning composer M Jayachandran has scored the music and this is his 100th movie. Dancer Padma Subrahmanyam will be the chief guest of the event.

'Rathinirvedam', the remake of yesteryear classic with the same title will have ace actress Swetha Menon in the lead role and Sreejith, a new comer as hero. Director T K Rajeev Kumar is all set to release the adaptation of the controversial 1978 flick from Bharathan-Padmarajan duo in June 2011. The shooting was started in February this year at Mavelikkara.

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