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Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram's family comedy-drama, 'Ashakal Aayiram,' is heading to ZEE5 on April 17, 2026, following a decent theatrical run. The film, which explores a young man's pursuit of stardom against his father's wishes, garnered positive attention for its lead actors' chemistry and supporting cast performances, despite some plot weaknesses.

In an exciting development for Malayalam cinema, actors Sharafudheen and Sangeeth Prathap are joining forces in the anticipated film 'It’s a Medical Miracle'. Unveiled on February 16, the first look poster teases a gripping story set against a hospital's dramatic backdrop.

Senna Hegde's directorial crime comedy '1744 White Alto' has been selected to be premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2023, which is slated to be held in January. The Malayalam film has actors Sharafudeen, Vincy, Rajesh Madhavan, and Anand Manmadhan in the lead roles. 1744 White Alto was released in theatres in Kerala on 18th November 2022, and it received positive reviews from both cinephiles and critics.

The film is directed by Abhiram Suresh Unnithan

Actor Jins Baskar, who shared screen space with Fahadh Faasil in Ayal Njanalla, will next be seen in this film.

Roshan Mathew will be starring in the upcoming film 'Ithiri Neram' directed by Prasanth Vijay. The film also features Zarin Shihab, Nandu, and Anand Manmadhan in important roles. Roshan Mathew expressed his excitement about working with the director and praised his previous work. The film is produced by Jomon T. John, Dijo Augustine, Zacariah Thomas, Vishnu Rajan, and Sajin S Raj. The cinematographer for the film is Rakesh Dharan and the editor is Francies Louis. The music is composed by Basil C. J. The film also includes other actors like Maitreya Maitreyan, Jeo Baby, Kannan Nayar, Athulya, Krishnan Balakrishna, Sarita Sreejith, Shainu R. S., Amal Krishna, and Shereef Thampanoor.

Actor Althaf Salim has wrapped up shooting for Yatheendran's upcoming film, sharing his excitement about his on-screen moments. This project, penned and directed by policeman-turned-filmmaker Yatheendran, features Krishnapriya as the lead and a large ensemble of newcomers. Salim's recent acting role in 'Sarvam Maya' garnered praise for his comedic timing.

Jayaram and son Kalidas's film 'Aashakal Aayiram' is performing steadily, crossing Rs 4.95 crore worldwide in nine days. Despite mixed reviews, the father-son duo's on-screen chemistry is drawing family audiences. The film saw a notable uptick on its ninth day, indicating sustained audience interest and a likely crossing of the Rs 5 crore mark soon.

A new Malayalam web series titled 'Love Under Construction' is set to be streamed on a popular platform. The series stars Neeraj Madhav, Aju Varghese, and Gouri G Kishan, with direction by Vishnu Raghav. The production is being handled by Rejaputhra Visual Media, owned by Renjith and Chippy, who also expressed their excitement about the project. The series features a talented cast including Anand Manmadhan and Kiran Peethambaran, with cinematography by Ajay David Kachappilly and music by Gopi Sundar. This will be the debut OTT project for Neeraj Madhav and Gouri Kishan.

'Padmini' directed by Senna Hegde has Kunchacko Boban in the lead role. The makers have now launched the much-awaited teaser.

Malayalam dark comedy 'Ponman', starring Basil Joseph, Sajin Gopu, Lijomol Jose, Anand Manmadhan, and Deepak Parambol in key roles, is all set for its OTT release after a successful theatrical run. The film, which hit cinemas on January 30, is based on GR Indugopan's novel Naalanchu Cheruppakar and has been widely praised for its engaging storyline and box office performance.

The upcoming Malayalam film 'Padmini', starring Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, and Madonna Sebastian, is set for release on July 14th. The movie is directed by Senna Hegde and promises to be a comedy-drama. The rap song 'Aalmara Kaakka' was recently released, featuring Kunchacko Boban in a singing avatar. The song is composed by Jakes Bejoy, and the lyrics are written by Manu Manjith.

Father-son duo Jayaram and Kalidas reunite on screen after 22 years in the upcoming Malayalam film 'Ashakal Aayiram'. The trailer, released recently, hints at a humorous and emotional entertainer, showcasing their endearing chemistry. Directed by G. Prajith, the film also features Asha Sharath and Sharafudheen and is set to release on February 6.

As the film is all set to hit the big screens on November 18th this year, the makers unveiled an intriguing trailer for the movie that promises a unique kind of entertainer that surprisingly resembles the Hollywood director Wes Anderson’s filmmaking style. Overall the trailer for ‘1744 White Alto’ looks promising and surely will be a different attempt in Malayalam for comedy entertainers.

Gokul Suresh and Dhyan Sreenivasan’s long-delayed film ‘Sayanna Varthakal’ is finally heading to the cinemas.

The trailer of the movie 'Padmini' starring Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, and Madonna Sebastian is out now. Directed by Senna Hegde, the film revolves around Rameshan, a school teacher.

Mollywood actress Rajisha Vijayan is teaming up with the ‘Kho Kho’ director Rahul Riji Nair yet again for the upcoming thriller film titled ‘Keedam’. Recently the makers released an intriguing teaser for the film that promises a storyline which is filled with suspense elements that will make the viewers glued to the screen. TThe film is all set to release in theatres from the month of May onwards.

Suraj Venjaramoodu starrer ‘Roy’ is gearing up for direct-to-digital release on December 9, and the makers have launched the trailer ahead of it.

Mollywood actor Saiju Kurup took to his official Instagram handle to unveil the title poster for his next ‘Sthanarthi Sreekuttan’ and penned a note that read, “ Proudly Presenting the title poster of our feature film #SthanarthiSreekuttan directed by @vinesh_vishwanath Hoping all the support#ajuvarghese #johnyantonyofficial #saijukurup #budgetlabproductions #vineshviswanath.” From the looks of the title poster, ‘Sthanarthi Sreekuttan’ will be a complete entertainer that follows the pattern of school drama films such as ‘Thanneer Mathan Dinangal’ and several others.

Previously, in an exclusive interview with the director Rahul Riji Nair he opened up that he was truly stunned by the dedication level of the actor Sreenivasan who came on time during the shoots regardless of his health issues, and even asked doubts about the technical aspects of the script. Rahul also shared his adulation for Rajisha Vijayan’s magnificent performance in the movie as the character Radhika Balan.

Basil Joseph starred in Jothish Shankar’s debut film 'Ponman,' following his success in 'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' and 'Nunakkuzhi.' The first-look poster depicted him in a somber mood, revealing a character facing emotional turmoil. The film, adapted from GR Indugopan’s novel, features a screenplay by Justin Mathew and Indugopan, with Sanu John Varughese handling cinematography.

Darshana Rajendran and Basil Joseph starrer ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey’ is slated for release on October 21,

After the grand success of the OTT released drama-comedy film ‘ Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam ‘, director Senna Hegde seems to be taking a different route this time with the execution-style and storytelling with his upcoming Sharafudheen starrer film ‘1744 White Alto’. Recently the makers unveiled an intriguing teaser for the film.

Mollywood actor Basil Joseph has impressed audiences with the black comedy film 'Ponman,' directed by Sivaprasad and based on GR Indugopan’s novel. The film, about a financier trying to reclaim gold he gave for a wedding, stars Basil Joseph and Lijomol Jose. 'Ponman' grossed Rs 2.82 crores worldwide in 14 days and Rs 8.67 crores in India. Catch the digital premiere on Jio Hotstar starting March 14. ETimes rated it 4.5 out of 5 for its compelling suspense and character depth.

Asif Ali collaborates with first-time director Sethunath Padmakumar in the comedy 'Abhyanthara Kuttavali', featuring debutant Thulasi. With the production recently wrapped, the film features a strong supporting cast and notable technical team. Ali also enjoys success with his blockbuster 'Kishkindha Kaandam', receiving critical acclaim and box office success. The film has actors Jagadeesh, Harisree Ashokan, Prem Kumar, Sidharth Bharathan, Azeez Nedumangad, Vijayakumar, Balachandran Chullikkad in supporting roles.

Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram's reunion in 'Aashakal Aayiram' has hit theaters, drawing positive initial responses. Audiences are praising the father-son chemistry and calling it a feel-good family entertainer. The film, directed by G Prajith, marks their first Malayalam film together in 22 years, with many celebrating Jayaram's 'vintage' return.

Mark your calendars! The beloved father-son duo, Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram, will grace the silver screen together once again in the upcoming Malayalam film 'Ashakal Aayiram', hitting theaters on February 6, 2026. This reunion comes 22 years after their last collaboration in 'Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum', and it's directed by the talented G Prajith.

Well-known Tamil film director and producer Karthik Subbaraj on Saturday announced that his production firm had forayed into the Malayalam film industry with director Jithin Isaac Thomas's upcoming film 'Attention Please'.