The week that was! Nayanthara, Mohanlal, Lijo Jose Pellissery - M-town celebs who made headlines

Christmas is finally upon us. May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the festive season brings. Merry Christmas! In this week’s Mollywood roundup, we have some exciting news to share with you. From some movie announcements to some milestones, here is a quick recap of who and what made headlines in Malayalam cinema in the past week.

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The title of Lijo Jose Pellissery’s upcoming directorial featuring superstar Mohanlal in the lead role was finally announced. The film is titled ‘Malaikottai Valiban’. The film will go on floors on January 10, 2023. ‘Malaikottai Valiban’ will be extensively shot in Rajasthan.

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‘Oru Adaar Love’ actress Noorin Shereef got engaged to actor-scriptwriter Fahim Safar. The duo have been friends for quite some time and then fell in love. Noorin Shereef announced her engagement with Fahim Safir via social media on December 23. They exchanged rings in the presence of their family and friends, at the ceremony held at a beach resort in Kasaragod.

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Bhavana’s debut film ‘Nammal’ clocked 20 this week. On the special occasion, Bhavana took to her social media handle and recalled working in the film. “When I pause for a second and look back, all I'm feeling is 'GRATITUDE'! And I continue this journey with that same gratitude and same fear which I had in me as a new comer! And I’m so excited for the journey ahead of me!” she said.

Bhavana Menon on 20 years of ‘Nammal’: I still remember the way I sulked when they finished my make-up, saying, ‘no one is gonna recognize me’

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