Nadikar Thilakam, which means ‘star of stars’ in Malayalam, is an upcoming comedy entertainer starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is directed by Lal Jr, who has previously helmed films like Driving Licence and Honey Bee. The film is said to be the biggest film in Tovino’s career in terms of money spent, as it has a lavish budget and a grand scale of production.
The film revolves around the life of David Padikkal, a superstar played by Tovino, who faces various challenges and obstacles in his professional and personal life. Soubin Shahir plays his friend and confidant Bala, who helps him overcome his troubles. The film also features a stellar ensemble cast of Veena Nandakumar, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Anoop Menon, Shine Tom Chacko, Sreenath Bhasi, Lal and Madhupal in important roles.
The film’s shooting began on July 11, 2023 and is nearing completion. The...
The film revolves around the life of David Padikkal, a superstar played by Tovino, who faces various challenges and obstacles in his professional and personal life. Soubin Shahir plays his friend and confidant Bala, who helps him overcome his troubles. The film also features a stellar ensemble cast of Veena Nandakumar, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Anoop Menon, Shine Tom Chacko, Sreenath Bhasi, Lal and Madhupal in important roles.
The film’s shooting began on July 11, 2023 and is nearing completion. The...
- 10/28/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Actor Soubin Shahir is an established name in Malayalam film industry. Having turned 40, actor Tovino Thomas who will be starring with Soubin in the film ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ wished him on his special day.
Taking to his social media handles, the acclaimed ‘2018’ actor shared a poster which showed the two in their film avatars and wrote: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the exceptionally talented Soubin Shahir, our ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ star! May your day be as remarkable as your performances. Here’s to more magic alongside Tovino Thomas and the entire team!”
Having acted in various Malayalam blockbusters such as ‘Solo’, ‘Prenam’, and ‘Joseph’, Soubin will be now seen co-starring with Tovino in their next venture ‘Nadikar Thilakam’, a comedy-drama film directed by Jean Paul Lal.
The film has an elaborate storyline which revolves around the life ofa fictional film star named David Padikkal, who will be portrayed by Tovino Thomas.
Taking to his social media handles, the acclaimed ‘2018’ actor shared a poster which showed the two in their film avatars and wrote: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the exceptionally talented Soubin Shahir, our ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ star! May your day be as remarkable as your performances. Here’s to more magic alongside Tovino Thomas and the entire team!”
Having acted in various Malayalam blockbusters such as ‘Solo’, ‘Prenam’, and ‘Joseph’, Soubin will be now seen co-starring with Tovino in their next venture ‘Nadikar Thilakam’, a comedy-drama film directed by Jean Paul Lal.
The film has an elaborate storyline which revolves around the life ofa fictional film star named David Padikkal, who will be portrayed by Tovino Thomas.
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Soubin Shahir is an established name in Malayalam film industry. Having turned 40, actor Tovino Thomas who will be starring with Soubin in the film ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ wished him on his special day.
Taking to his social media handles, the acclaimed ‘2018’ actor shared a poster which showed the two in their film avatars and wrote: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the exceptionally talented Soubin Shahir, our ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ star! May your day be as remarkable as your performances. Here’s to more magic alongside Tovino Thomas and the entire team!”
Having acted in various Malayalam blockbusters such as ‘Solo’, ‘Prenam’, and ‘Joseph’, Soubin will be now seen co-starring with Tovino in their next venture ‘Nadikar Thilakam’, a comedy-drama film directed by Jean Paul Lal.
The film has an elaborate storyline which revolves around the life ofa fictional film star named David Padikkal, who will be portrayed by Tovino Thomas.
Taking to his social media handles, the acclaimed ‘2018’ actor shared a poster which showed the two in their film avatars and wrote: “Wishing a very happy birthday to the exceptionally talented Soubin Shahir, our ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ star! May your day be as remarkable as your performances. Here’s to more magic alongside Tovino Thomas and the entire team!”
Having acted in various Malayalam blockbusters such as ‘Solo’, ‘Prenam’, and ‘Joseph’, Soubin will be now seen co-starring with Tovino in their next venture ‘Nadikar Thilakam’, a comedy-drama film directed by Jean Paul Lal.
The film has an elaborate storyline which revolves around the life ofa fictional film star named David Padikkal, who will be portrayed by Tovino Thomas.
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Nadikar Thilakam is an upcoming Malayalam film starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is directed by Lal Jr, who is known for his films like Driving Licence and Honey Bee. The film is a comedy entertainer that revolves around the lives of two actors.The film’s pooja function was held today at Kochi, marking the official launch of the project.
Soubin in Nadikar Thilakam
The director and the actors shared some pictures from the event on their social media handles. Tovino Thomas wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.” Soubin Shahir also shared a picture with Tovino Thomas and wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.”The film’s script is penned by Suvin S. Somasekharan, and the cinematography is handled by Albie. The music is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair. The film also features Veena Nandakumar,...
Soubin in Nadikar Thilakam
The director and the actors shared some pictures from the event on their social media handles. Tovino Thomas wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.” Soubin Shahir also shared a picture with Tovino Thomas and wrote, “Nadikar Thilakam Pooja Function!! #NadikarThilakam #TovinoThomas #SoubinShahir #LalJr.”The film’s script is penned by Suvin S. Somasekharan, and the cinematography is handled by Albie. The music is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair. The film also features Veena Nandakumar,...
- 7/11/2023
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In an interview with Tnm, Bhavana, who survived a sexual assault in 2017, spoke about the colleagues who reached out with support, and the changing loyalties of others.Dhanya RajendranThe Me Too movements have shown the heavy price that many women pay for speaking up against sexual violence, including loss of livelihood and work opportunities. However, actor Bhavana, a survivor of sexual assault who spoke up and fought her case, did not lose work in Malayalam cinema, where she has been an actor for 20 years now. Five years ago, she was juggling Malayalam films and those in other languages when the assault on her happened in Kochi. And while several people in the industry were calling her with offers in the years that followed, Bhavana chose to stay away from Malayalam cinema. “I did not want to come back to the industry and work as if nothing was wrong,” she told Tnm in an interview.
- 3/11/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ObituaryNaushad became popular through the cookery shows he hosted on television; he had also produced films ‘Kazhcha’ and ‘Best Actor’.Tnm Staff Naushad, popular chef and producer of Malayalam films, passed away at a hospital in Thiruvalla on August 27, Friday, at 9 am. He was reportedly 55 years old and had been unwell. Admitted weeks ago, he had also tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Naushad's wife Sheeba, aged 51, had died only two weeks ago. The couple leave behind their daughter, Nashwa, aged 13. The hospital staff told Tnm that he had been sick. The New Indian Express reports that Naushad had abdomen-related ailments for three years. Naushad became popular through cookery shows he hosted on Malayalam television channels. He also became a judge in cooking contests. Naushad ran a restaurant chain in Kochi. He had undergone a bariatric surgery (for weight loss) once and lost 50 kilograms. He made his foray into the...
- 8/27/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodBesides Mammootty in the lead role, the film will also have Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi playing pivotal roles.Digital NativeMalayalam superstar Mammootty and director Amal Neerad are teaming up for a project before they start work on Bilal. Titled Bheeshma, the first look poster was released by Mammootty's son and actor Dulquer Salmaan on Sunday. Sharing the first look poster, Dulquer wrote, "Presenting to you the exciting first look of Bheeshma. How epic does this look. When this team comes together I go back to being a fan boy watching Big B wide eyed. I can’t wait to watch this slick entertainer on the big screen. All the best to Amalettan and the entire team. #fanboyfirst #mydaddystrongest #aintnobodylikehim #megastar #amalneerad #bheeshma #thekindamovieswewaitfor." Besides Mammootty in the lead role, the film will also have Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi playing pivotal roles. The project will be made on a...
- 2/7/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
WeddingA video posted by the actor shows numerous actors, filmmakers and technicians from the Malayalam film industry attending the function.Tnm StaffIt is a very happy moment for him and his family, actor Mohanlal said, on the occasion of his longtime friend Antony Perumbavoor’s daughter’s wedding. With a video highlighting the attendance of numerous actors, filmmakers and technicians from the Malayalam film industry, Mohanlal wishes the couple, his ‘dearest children Anisha Antony and Emil Vincent’ the very best, ‘as they embark on their journey together’. Dr Anisha Antony in her wedding gown, let her veil trail behind as Antony, one of the most prolific producers in Malayalam cinema, led her to the altar. Emil waited in his black suit as bridesmaids in maroon accompanied young men, followed by Mohanlal and his wife Suchithra. The couple’s children – actor Pranav and Vismaya – were there too. The men in black suits,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CinemaIf you haven’t watched the earlier films of these two talented actors, here’s a list of where you can watch them online. Tnm StaffJeo Baby’s The Great Indian Kitchen had a quiet release on Neestream, an Over-the-Top platform for Malayalam content, on January 15. However, it didn’t take long for the film to become the talk of the town. With Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead, the film is about a young woman who marries into a prominent, upper caste, conservative family, and is expected to do all the housework with the men of the house being oblivious to her frustrations. The film also throws light on how religion sanctions misogyny. Not just in Kerala, the film has touched a chord with viewers from across the country, especially women. While Nimisha played the nameless wife, Suraj was the indifferent husband. Their performances have won them...
- 1/26/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor and the director were working on ‘Bilal’, the sequel to ‘Big B’ when Covid-19 broke out. Digital NativeWhile the release of Bilal is awaited, the film’s lead actor and director are teaming up for a fresh project on a smaller budget. Malayalam superstar Mammootty and director Amal Neerad will begin work on the new untitled project soon and it will start rolling from February 3. Besides Mammootty in the lead role, the film will also have Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi playing pivotal roles. Sources in the know say that Bilal, sequel to the popular film Big B, is planned on a larger canvas with shooting locations earmarked in some foreign locations, and it will be possible to take off only after the Covid-19 pandemic is under control. Incidentally, Mammootty will be on a film set after a year’s break. It may be noted here that the...
- 1/18/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThere were allegations that the poster was plagiarised from the American series ‘Breaking Bad’.Digital NativeThe poster of Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s upcoming film The Priest was released a few days ago. While the star’s fans were raving about Mammootty’s look in the film, some alleged that the poster was plagiarised. The allegation was that the look was inspired by Bryan Cranston’s getup in Breaking Bad, an American crime-drama series. Reacting to this allegation, the design team OldMonks Design put out a clarification, saying that the so-called poster of Breakig Bad was fake, and someone had edited the original poster of The Priest. They put a post with three pictures on their social media page (image above): “The first image is the location still. The second one is the poster that we designed for The Priest. The third image is that poster that someone else had...
- 1/6/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CinemaAs 2020 draws to a close, here is a list of some of the postponed/delayed south Indian films that fans are waiting for eagerly.Anjana ShekarRajeswari Parasa2020 has been a year of waiting. We waited in lines to buy essentials, we stayed indoors waiting when the coronavirus transmission was at its peak, and we continue to wait for a successful vaccine to reach us. To keep ourselves entertained, we also waited for new content from filmmakers, artists and musicians. Meanwhile, filmmakers were forced to reshuffle release dates as everything had come to a standstill due to the lockdown. This pushed several films to opt for Ott releases, but that was not a viable option for big budget films. As 2020 draws to a close, here is a list of some of the postponed/delayed south Indian films that fans are waiting for eagerly. Tamil Master: Starring Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi and Malavika Mohanan in the lead,...
- 12/22/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor had been on self-imposed isolation ever since the lockdown for containing Covid-19 was announced.Digital NativeMalayalam megastar Mammootty was on self-imposed isolation ever since the lockdown for containing Covid-19 was announced in March and recently ventured out with his close associates creating a sense of eagerness among his fans on what his next would be. For the uninitiated, Mammootty did not venture out of his Kochi residence for 275 days and his actor son Dulquer Salmaan reportedly said that his dad wanted to set a new record of staying home for the longest period. According to reports, the megastar, in a new avatar, sporting a thick beard and pony-tailed hair, recently shot for a commercial for which he finally ventured out. On this, close associate, production manager Badhushah said in an interview to the Times of India, “It was the first time he stepped out since the pandemic lockdown.
- 12/7/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ReviewDirector Shambu Purushothaman keeps it short and makes sure every element in the story has a purpose.CrisA woman sitting quietly by herself, enjoying her food at an engagement ceremony, watches two other women walk in. She smiles to herself. It is a scene in the middle of Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte, and you think it doesn’t really have any purpose. This is a woman who has not been introduced, who looks like a random character on screen. But in the next scene, she has a dialogue that brings in one of the many twists in a story that began in a pretty straightforward manner. Director Shambu Purushothaman must believe in Chekhov’s gun, an interesting principle that says every element in a story must have a purpose. So, everyone from the unidentified woman who is there to overhear conversations to the main characters trying to put together an engagement ceremony,...
- 2/22/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe Tamil filmmaker has joined the celebrities who have been showing their appreciation for this Malayalam film with Tovino Thomas in the lead.Digital NativeEver since the Malayalam film And the Oskar Goes to… was released, it has been receiving several positive reviews. While the fans were heaping praises, celebrities like Basil Joseph, Ranjith Sankar, Madhupal and Shahabaz Aman also took to the social media to show their appreciation. And joining them is the National Award-winning filmmaker from the Tamil film industry Seenu Ramasamy who has tweeted: “#AndTheOscarGoesTobrilliantly & soul touching screen script. @ttovino #AnuChithara @madhuambat #directorsalimahamed Congratulations for grand success.” The film is directed by National Award winner Salim Ahamed. Anu Sithara shared screen space with Tovino Thomas in this entertainer. The film has a very talented technical crew with Bijibal roped in to score the music, Madhu Ambat for cinematography and the Oscar winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty for sound mixing and designing.
- 7/10/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood It has already been well publicised that veteran actor Ramya Krishnan will be playing the central character in 'Akasha Ganga 2'. Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was announced a few days ago that director Vinayan is planning a sequel to the hit horror comedy Akasha Ganga, which was released in 1999. The latest update about this flick is that the shooting will commence in Palakkad today, April 24. In an interview to Silverscreen, director Vinayan said, “We had originally planned to start shooting on the 16th but postponed it, keeping the elections in mind.” It has already been well publicised that veteran actor Ramya Krishnan will be playing the central character in Akasha Ganga 2. On roping her in, the director pointed out, “Her character’s name is Dr Soumini Devi. She is someone who worships negative energy. Her character also has an interesting connection with the original story. She will join the shoot...
- 4/24/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe director recently revealed that the film, based on the Ramayana, will be told through Ravana’s perspective.Digital NativeDirector Vinayan, who recently announced that he is making a film based on the Ramayana with Mohanlal, shared an artist’s representation of the actor as Ravana. This has triggered discussion among fans about the star playing the mythological character. On working on a project based on the Ramayana, the director told Silverscreen in an interview, “I have a long-standing relationship with Ramayana. In fact, my fascination for stories and literature could be attributed to the legend itself. It began at the age of five when my mother would recite tales about Lord Rama. I had even written a poem about Ravana during my college days. I had always dreamt about making a movie. But when it came to the cinema, I got caught up in making smaller movies with newcomers in the lead.
- 4/9/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe director will begin work on his film with Mohanlal in the lead, soon after the sequel.Digital NativeDirector Vinayan will be directing a sequel to his hit movie Aakashaganga, a horror film that released 20 years ago. The shooting of the new film will go on the floors next month and groundwork for it is on already. Aakashaganga had Divya Unni, Mayoori, Madhupal and Mukesh in the lead roles. It would be interesting to see who will be making it to the cast for the sequel. Before that, Vinayan has to finish the work of his film Chalakkudikaran Changathi, which is inspired by the life of late actor Kalabhavan Mani. The director has however made it clear earlier, that Chalakkudikaran Changathi is not a biopic of the actor but is inspired from his life. Vinayan also has a film with Jayasurya in the lead – a historical titled Nangeli. The director...
- 3/5/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
InterviewThe young actor says she is in real life, the opposite of all the mature characters she has played on screen.CrisNimisha Sajayan/ Lebison Gopi / Facebook.comOne and a half years ago, when Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum had just come out and those who loved it hailed the new heroine, it came as a surprise that the actor was a 21-year-old Malayali from Mumbai. She seemed to be so much of an Alappuzha Malayali, and so very mature playing the wife opposite Suraj and alongside Fahadh, two actors known for their powerful performances. It’s only when you talk to her that you realise how Nimisha Sajayan contradicts this image you have of her in real life. “I have absolutely no maturity, chechi,” says the now 22-year-old winner of the recently announced Best Actor (female) Kerala State Award. She immediately warms up to people, easily calling them chetta and chechi – she is...
- 3/1/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CinemaJayesh, on whose life the film is based, was accused of the murder of Sundariamma, a 69-year-old woman he had come to see as a mother. CrisJayesh does not have a phone. He plans to get one when his salary comes. For now, if people want to talk to him they call Afsal, his friend. And there are quite a few people calling him now. They want to know if his story is quite the same as the one in Oru Kuprasidha Payyan, the new Tovino Thomas movie. “It is,” Jayesh says. He has seen the film, remembering as he did his life from four to five years ago – working as a waiter at a wayside hotel in Kozhikode, getting arrested one day for the murder of Sundariamma, a 69-year-old woman he had come to see as a mother. Jayesh was acquitted four years ago, but wishes to this day...
- 11/28/2018
- by Saritha
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirector Madhupal shows his brilliance in characterisation and pace, putting together a thriller with memorable performances from Tovino Thomas and Nimisha Sajayan.CrisWhen the movie begins and the titles roll on the screen, the name – Oru Kuprasidha Payyan – gets translated to 'A Notorious Boy.' One hundred and forty four minutes later, when the movie gets over, it is still not clear how the title fits. Tovino Thomas playing the central character and presumably the ‘Kuprasidha payyan’ is anything but notorious. Then again, that’s the image the police investigating a murder tries to give him, when they write his name down as the accused and take him to court. Director Madhupal gives you a rightly-paced thriller that turns into a court room drama in the second half, without a lot of surprises or nerve-chilling scenes. However, the narrative unravels smoothly, enjoyably, and with quite a few points to appreciate...
- 11/9/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodHis first book, written in a very simple language, was launched recently at the Sharjah Book FestivalDigital NativeDigital NativeTovino Thomas has turned out to be an accomplished actor in the Malayalam film industry with quite a number of hits under his belt. The actor has now turned into a writer. His first book, titled Oru (Ku) Suprasidha Payyante Kuripukal, written in a very simple language, was launched recently at the Sharjah Book Festival. The book, which is a collection of the star’s thoughts on various issues, including cinema, social media, food, travel, etc., will help his fans understand him better. While Oru (Ku) Suprasidha Payyante Kuripukal is gaining good reviews from readers, Tovino Thomas is gearing up for the release of Oru Kuprasidha Payyan. Directed by Madhupal, the film is produced under the banner V Cinemas. Oru Kuprasidha Payyan has Anu Sithara and Nimisha Sajayan as the female leads.
- 11/8/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodTouted to be a murder mystery, the film is scheduled for release on November 9.Digital NativeDigital NativeAhead of the release of his upcoming film Oru Kuprasidha Payyan, TovinoThomas has said in an interview to the Deccan Chronicle that it will be an engaging fare. He has been quoted by the daily as saying, “The movie will definitely be an emotionally engaging one. When Madhupal sir narrated the story initially, I felt that the subject is very crucial and requires serious making. Playing Ajayan was hectic, but the support of a strong team made it easier (sic).” Talking about the film’s director Madhupal, Tovino said, “He briefs the actors even the minute details and ensures that we bring out our best. All the unit members shared a great camaraderie and the vibes helped us well.” The teaser of Oru Kuprasidha Payyan was released as an Eid special and went viral as expected.
- 10/23/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe poster features Tovino along with veteran actor Urvashi. Digital NativeThe first look poster of Tovino Thomas’s Ende Ummande Peru was released recently. The unusual poster features a painting of its lead star Tovino Thomas along with veteran actor Urvashi. From the poster, it appears that they play mother and son in Ende Ummande Peru. Written jointly by Sarath R Nath and Jose Sebastian, the film is directed by the latter. The technical crew of this film includes Gopi Sunder for composing the tunes with Jordi Planell Closa cranking the camera and Mahesh Narayanan for editing. Santhosh Raman is the production designer for this entertainer with Sameera Saneesh designing the costumes and Amal in charge of the make-up. Besides Tovino Thomas and Urvashi, the film also has actors Hareesh Kanaran and Mammukoya in pivotal roles. The film is bankrolled by Anto Joseph under his banner Anto Joseph Film Company...
- 10/16/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood The film's title is yet to be finalised and it will be directed by debutant Swapnesh K Nair.Digital NativeDigital NativeTovino Thomas has bagged a new offer in Mollywood! The star has been signed up to play the lead role in P Balachandran’s film which will be directed by debutant Swapnesh K Nair. The debutant had worked as director Omar Lulu’s chief associate director in the past and the film will be bankrolled by Jayant Mammen. The film’s title is yet to be finalised and is expected to be announced soon. Besides this film, Tovino also has the Praveen Prabhakaran directorial Kalki. The actor will be seen playing a police officer in it. According to sources in the know, his role will have some similarities with the character Inspector Balram, which Mammootty had immortalised. Meanwhile, Tovino is busy with his upcoming film And the Oscar Goes to…...
- 9/27/2018
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe Mako Mori test requires at least one woman character who has her own narrative arc that isn't about supporting a man's story. Aradhya KurupThe Mako Mori is the second most popular test for a film's portrayal of women after the Bechdel test. Invented by Tumblr user “Chaila”, it argues that a film passes this test if it has “one female character who gets her own narrative arc that is not about supporting a man’s story.” The test is more subjective than Bechdel’s, but so is the issue they both address. It’s a dicey test because along with being subjective, it’s also open to interpretations. For instance, in a film like Manichithrathazhu, one is tempted to be enamoured by Nagavalli, the beguiling Tamilian dancer trapped in the body of a docile Ganga who is diagnosed with multiple personality disorder. While Nagavalli stands tall, fighting her battle against oppression and patriarchy by manipulating her way to get what she wants, Ganga waits to get back her normal life – as someone’s loving wife. The men are all running behind Ganga while as Nagavalli, she wages a battle on her own terms. Yet somehow the film doesn’t quite pass the test as in the end, it’s a man who tames this “mad woman in the attic.” So, with some trepidation, we have come up with a list that more or less passes the test in Malayalam cinema. Again, it’s open to reading and the readers might have a different verdict. 1. Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu (1984): Two women really headline the narrative in this Fazil film. While the older one (Padmini) battles solitude and bitterness, the younger one (Nadiya Moidu making her debut) wants to grab what little is left in her life to make the most of it. Girlie is the irrepressible and urban. She carries the film on her shoulders single-handedly (with a compelling backstory) with the man only bringing respite in a supporting role. 2. Deshadanakili Karayarilla (1986): Between the two, Sally’s (Shari) character arc is more complex and intriguing in this film directed and written by Padmarajan. Nimmi (Karthika) is the conventional girl, who falls for the first man she meets but Sally is more loyal, aggressive and stubborn, and knows her mind. A decade later, the film has opened to various interpretations about the lesbian angle in their friendship. So, in this relationship she is given the shades of a man, unwilling to let anyone take charge of her life or Nimmi’s. That description does sound borderline sexist but if you view it under the queer lens, Sally is empowering. 3. Aranyakam (1988): In this Hariharan film which Mt Vasudevan Nair wrote, Ammini (Selma) is that teenager we all relate to—the one who has her nose buried in books, writes long letters to Basheer and Madhavikutty and lives in her own parallel world of magic realism. The narrative travels in and around Ammini’s life, focusing on her interests, her profound conversations, strange encounters, love and dreams. And though two men enter her life, they don’t define it. 4. Utharam (1989): Directed by Pavithran, written by Mt Vasudevan Nair, in this investigative thriller, the woman character’s narrative is interpreted by a man, played by Mammootty (it can be any gender as he plays the role of an investigative journalist and is doing his job). But otherwise it studiously trails Selina’s (Suparna) life, beginning from her school days to her adult life, career and untimely death. It’s an intriguing narrative of a celebrated a woman poet’s life. 5. Pakshe (1994): A woman (Shobana) who doesn’t lose focus in life despite a painful heartbreak, makes a success out of her career, stays single and even when she gets a chance to reunite with her former lover (Mohanlal), decides to take a brave stand and lets him go the second time around in this film written by Cherian Kalpakavadi and directed by An Mohan. 6. Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999): That she uses the men as mere pawns and comes out a winner in her game of vengeance; that she does it standing within the precincts of her gender stereotype makes Bhadra (Manju Warrier), the central character in this film (written and directed by Tk Rajeev Kumar), pass this test with flying colours. 7. Achuvinte Amma (2005): She drives the narrative forward with her slightly mind-boggling backstory (written and directed by Sathyan Anthikad). Vanaja (Urvashi) is a self-made woman who seems to accept the upsetting changes and relationships in her life without flinching. As far as she is concerned, this is a battle she doesn’t mind fighting alone. And yet she carries all the accepted roles and traits of an ordinary woman. Her arc is nicely defined. 8. Ozhimuri (2012): The film (directed by Madhupal, written by Jeyamohan) throws light on a family deep-rooted in a matrilineal tradition that later paves way to patriarchy. And the matriarch, Kali Pillai (Shwetha Menon), is an intimidating proposition, practicing bigamy, openly deriding her timid son and refusing to play up to the traditional roles required of women in a Nair Tharavadu. Though the empowerment is cut short in the end when she comes back to her son, tired, aged and lonely, we will still let it pass the test. 9. Thira (2013): The film (directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan) is driven forward through Dr Rohini Pranab (Shobana) and her battle with the world of human trafficking. A social activist, she rescues girls trafficked for sex and rehabilitates them. She is on her own all the way down, yet aware of the constraints that come with her gender during such a mission. 10. Artist (2013): Braving family opposition, Michael (Fahad Fasil) and Gayathri (Ann Augustine won her first State award for this film directed and written by Shyamaprasad) start a life together until a tragedy takes them off track. It’s interesting how despite Michael’s constant rant about the unfairness of life, Gayathri holds on to hers with hope, running all around to make ends meet. And even when things don’t turn out the way it should, we know she will figure it all out all by herself, once again. 11. Rani Padmini (2015): If one woman’s (Manju Warrier) existence begins and ends with a man, the other (Rima Kallingal) is on her own, unwilling to be bullied by anyone, let alone random thugs. She is the “son” in her family, who gets annoyed when her mother talks about not having a son, smilingly goes through the various ups and downs and is ready for any adventure. Rani’s character makes up for the otherwise conservative sketch of Padmini in this film written by Shyam Pushkaran/Ravisankar and directed by Aashiq Abu. 12. Udaharanam Sujatha (2017): The single mother (Manju Warrier) who slaves around kitchens just so her daughter’s future is secured and rises above their socio-economic limitations to find an important place in society. Sujatha does it all by herself, grappling with her frugalities in this inspiring remake of Nil Battey Sannatta directed by Phantom Praveen and written by Naveen Bhaskar.
- 6/30/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Video Nimisha can be seen asking if the parottas she made turned out okay!Tnm StaffThe ladies of the Malayalam film industry are on a viral video roll and the latest addition to this bandwagon is Nimisha Sajayan. A video of the actor in which she is seen making parottas on the sets of a film has gone viral. In the video, Nimisha can be seen standing in the kitchen of a tea-stall and spreading the parottas. A couple of times, she even asks if the parottas she made were okay. However, when the chef insisted that she pat the fresh-off-the-pan parottas to check if they were nice and flaky, Nimisha laughs and declines, saying she does not want to burn her hands. Parotta making is an art in itself and Nimisha seems respectful of the fact that one can't become an expert overnight! Earlier, a video of Malayalam actor Anusree making dosas on the sets of her film were doing the rounds. Actor Nimisha Sajayan has been lauded for her performance in Eeda and Thondimudalum Driksakshiyum. In the latter, which marked her debut, she plays Sreeja, a young woman who elopes and has an intercaste marriage. Directed by Dileesh Pothan, the film also starred Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu. The critically acclaimed film revolves around Nimisha’s gold chain, which Fahadh Faasil steals during a bus journey. Several critics rated Nimisha's performance as among the best by a female actor in the year 2017, along with Parvathy's in Take Off. In Eeda, Nimisha plays Aishwarya, a young woman who falls in love with Anand (Shane Nigam). Both belong to rival political families. Set in the politically sensitive Kannur, in Kerala, Eeda (which means here) was welcomed by audiences and Nimisha wowed viewers with her acting. Nimisha is only two releases old but has quickly established herself as a bankable performer. She's currently working on Oru Kuprasidha Payyan along with Tovino Thomas. The film is directed by Madhupal and is supposedly a murder mystery. With the viral wink of actor Priya Prakash Varrier of Oru Adaar Love breaking the Internet and now Nimisha’s video doing the rounds, the leading ladies of the Malayalam film industry are creating a major buzz and wowing fans with their charm.
- 2/20/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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