In Malayalam cinema, we are generally used to seeing stories pivoting around couples, friends, siblings or even strangers, but we dont often come across a story about two brothers-in-law. Vipin Das latest film explores one such quirky tale of bromance. The thread is woven around Anandan (Prithviraj Sukumaran) and Vinu (Basil Joseph), who are soon-to-be family. Vinu is about to marry Anandans sister, Anjaly, much to the two families delight. Strangely enough, there is a stronger, sweeter relation

A spinoff revolving around the character Caine, played by Donnie Yen in John Wick: Chapter 4, is being developed by Chad Stahelski at Lionsgate. Yen will reprise his blind assassin character from Stahelskis John Wick film in the spinoff, which will go on floors in 2025. In the fourth part of the John Wick franchise, Caine gets relieved from his High Table obligations, and the spinoff will build on this event. Working on John Wick: Chapter 4 was an extraordinary experience. The reason these films

After delving into the lives of scamsters Harshad Mehta and Abdul Karim Telgi, the Scam franchise is returning for a third installment. The makers, Applause Entertainment, made the announcement on social media with an animated video. The new series will be about Sahara tycoon Subrata Roy and is titled Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga. The show will be directed by Hansal Mehta. Subrata was the founder of the business conglomerate Sahara India Pariwar. He was arrested on the account of investor fra

Actor Fahadh Faasil and director Jeethu Joseph are set to team up for the first time. The announcement was made on Thursday by E4 Entertainment, who will be producing the film. The banner has earlier backed films like Fahadhs North 24 Kaatham, Guppy, Godha, and Ezra. The upcoming film is scripted by Santhi Mayadevi, who also co-wrote and starred in Jeethus Neru. Further details about the plot and other team members are awaited. Jeethus upcoming projects include Nunakuzhi with Basil Joseph and th

As time and seasons change, each character in Netflixs regency drama Bridgerton gets to become the main character in narrating their stories. In the upcoming third season, the oddballs i.e., the wallflowers of the Bridgerton and Featherington families are set to take centre stage as Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgertons (Luke Newton) friendship is brewing into romance in the series adaptation of Julia Quinns book. A few videos that were unveiled before the trailers relea

As a part of the Day 3 proceedings at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, a film on Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman will be made by SF Studios. The film production company had backed most of Bergman's directorials. Actor Robert Gustafsson of the Disappeared and The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window fame, will be portraying the auteur. The untitled film is a political thriller which is set in 1976 during the Swedish election when Bergman was arrested due to alleged tax evasio

CANNES: Entrepreneur and 'Shark Tank India' judge Namita Thapar made her debut at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. On day 2 of Cannes 2024, she attended the premiere of Chris Hemsworth-starrer Furiosa A Mad Max Saga. Taking to Instagram, Namita shared pictures from the French Riviera. She looked stunning in a ruffled, off-the-shoulder gown by Lebanese fashion designer Elio Abou Fayssal. Cannes 2024 :), she captioned the post, leaving her fans elated. So proud of you, a social media user comment

Cannes opening films have rarely ever been scintillating. Quentin Dupieuxs The Second Act also follows that long-standing tradition even while scoring one of the most enjoyable starts for the festival in recent times. It is eminently likeable in its own sloppy, quirky way, and concurrently disconcerting with its contentious take on issues like the MeToo movement plaguing the film industry. Reportedly, the working title of the multi-starrer had been To our beautiful profession, aptly tongue in ch

Despite a robust independent film scene, spearheaded by a bunch of talented young filmmakers, it has taken 30 years (since Shaji N Karuns 'Swaham' in 1994) for an Indian film to find a place in the competition section of the Cannes Film Festival. This has been so when our films have played and competed consistently at other festivals the world over. What took so long for Cannes to come around? What is it about Payal Kapadias debut feature 'All We Imagine As Light' that has helped break the dry s

Actor Vipin Sharma, who catapulted into the limelight with the role of the young protagonist Ishaans dismissive father in 2007s 'Taare Zameen Par', plays a gentler, more affirming character in Dev Patels action extravaganza 'Monkey Man'. Donning a petticoat, with flowing hair and long, painted nails, he gets into the skin of Devs mentor in the film, a transgender, boldly named Alpha. Its a brief but integral character, somebody who helps the protagonist, Kid, find his feet after he is down and o

Actors Suhasini Maniratnam and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar will next be seen in a legal drama set in the US, titled as 'The Verdict'. The cast of the film also includes SruthiHariharan, Vidyulekha Raman, and Prakash Mohandas in prominent roles. The film is directed by debutant Krishna Sankar, who has apparently completed the filming in just 23 days. Pointing to how extensive pre-production could help in a smooth shooting, Sankar says he took nine months for prep work before going on floors. The pre-pr

Raj B Shetty, known for his distinctive style, is an actor-director who has charted his own path in Kannada cinema. From his unconventional approach in films like Ondu Motteya Kathe, Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, and Toby , to his latest, Swathi Muttinha Male Haniye , he continues to carve out his niche. Now, Raj is ready to bring his unique flair to the Malayalam industry. With Turbo marking his Malayalam debut, he will be seen alongside Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the film. Apart from t

Rakshit Theerthahallis 'Entha Kathe Maaraya', which delves into current environmental phenomena, has received a direct OTT release and is now available on platforms like Airtel Xtreme, Hungama Play, etc. The film, screened at the Chennai International Film Festival, highlights the ongoing water crisis and global warming issues in Bangalore. Rakshit Theerthahalli has based his film on the story of Kadina Nentaru Forests which serve as the primary source of water. A significant aspect of Entha Kat

Rap Rap singer and music composer Chandan Shettys debut as an actor with 'Vidyarthi Vidyathiniyare' is gearing up for release, and an official announcement is set to be made soon. Meanwhile, the makers recently released the trailer, which is present in a vibrant setting in the backdrop of a college campus. Directed by Arun Amukta, the film is expected to be a teenage student drama. Interestingly, the films trailer will be released in two parts, as Side A and B, with the latter being released clo