Viji Venkatesh

The actress from 'Pachuvum Athbhutha Vilakkum' took to Instagram to share her excitement about signing up for a new project under the direction of acclaimed filmmaker Jayaraj. Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work with the seven-time National Award-winning director, Viji conveyed her joy and honored the collaboration with the esteemed filmmaker.

Mammootty's mystery-comedy-thriller 'Dominic and the Ladies Purse,' directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, is now streaming on ZEE5. The film follows a retired detective investigating a misplaced purse, which unravels into a complex web of secrets and shifting identities. Critics praise its layered narrative, strong performances from Mammootty and Sushmitha Bhatt, and an exciting climax.

Mammootty collaborates with Gautham Vasudev Menon for his next film, to be revealed on September 7, his 73rd birthday. This comedy investigation thriller features Mammootty as a private detective. Key roles are played by Gokul Suresh, Lena, Siddique among others. Cinematography is by Vishnu Dev and editing by Anthony.

Mammootty and Gautham Vasudev Menon's film 'Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse' has opened to decent collections, earning Rs 1.50 crore on its first day in India. The film had a 26.75% occupancy rate on Thursday, with night shows having the highest rate at 42.78%. With an ETimes rating of 3 out of 5 stars, the movie is noted for its layered characters and an exciting climax. Performances by Mammootty, Sushmitha Bhatt, Gokul Suresh, and viji venkatesh have been praised.

viji venkatesh, Ex-executive Director, Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA),On her services in cancer care You recently resigned from CPAA after almost 15 years of service. What were your experiences and was there any particular reason for quitting? My 15 years with CPAA have been very fulfilling. During these years, I set up some interesting cancer patient care, education and detection programmes and have seen CPAA grow to an international level. But, I felt it was time to make way for others and hence, decided to resign. Of course, I will be involved with cancer care. In fact, I'm a member of the managing committee of the Geneva-based International Union Against Cancer.

Speaker of the Bihar legislative assembly Uday Narayan Choudhary advised the state government to introduce the system of distribution of free medicines among patients belonging to below poverty line at IGIMS.

Mammootty and Gautham Vasudev Menon's investigative comedy film 'Dominic and the Ladies' Purse' has grossed over Rs 6.4 crore in India within four days, marking a total worldwide collection of Rs 14.5 crore. The film is praised for its layered characters, with standout performances by Sushmitha Bhatt and strong support from Gokul Suresh and viji venkatesh. Both audiences and critics have given positive reviews, appreciating Darbuka Siva's fresh music and a thrilling climax. The film's success is expected to continue, maintaining its momentum.

Following in his father Sathyan Anthikad and twin brother Anoop's footsteps, Akhil Sathyan is also stepping into filmmaking.

Mammootty’s latest Malayalam film 'Dominic and the Ladies' Purse', directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, premiered in theatres on January 23, 2025. The mystery-comedy features Mammootty as a former police officer turned private detective. The movie will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video from March 7, 2025, featuring a plot involving lost purse, old case clues, and a thrilling investigation.

At age 73, Mammootty continues to elevate his career, as highlighted by actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu's recent Instagram posts. On February 27, 2024, she shared a picture with the legendary actor and called him her 'most favorite.' She also praised Mammootty's performance in 'Kaathal: The Core,' describing it as a must-watch film. Although rumors suggested they might co-star in a Gautham Menon project, the upcoming film 'Dominic and the Ladies Purse' does not feature Samantha.

Gautham Vasudev Menon's film 'Dominic and the Ladies' Purse' has seen a significant drop at the box office, collecting Rs 7.87 crores in India and Rs 14.5 crores globally within eight days. The film, featuring Mammootty, opened strong but showed a downward trend in earnings over the following days. ETimes rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, praising performances by Gokul Suresh, viji venkatesh, and Sushmitha Bhatt. The movie’s music, composed by Darbuka Siva, also received positive feedback.

Mammootty’s latest investigative drama, 'Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse,' directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, is experiencing a continued decline at the box office since its release. In 9 days, the film has garnered Rs 14.5 crore worldwide, with India’s net collections at Rs 8.03 crore and gross collections at Rs 7.45 crore. The overseas collections stand at Rs 7.05 crore. Despite receiving an ETimes rating of 3 stars, the film’s box office performance has been lackluster. Notably, the movie features notable performances from Siddique, Gokul Suresh, and Sushmitha Bhatt.

Director Jayaraj and composer Jassie Gift, renowned for their hit 'Lajjavathi,' are reuniting after 20 years for the Malayalam film ‘Shanthamee Raathriyil,’ set to release on May 9. This romantic drama, featuring a star-studded cast including Esther Anil and Sidharth Bharathan, blends modern love with vintage romance, emphasizing music with lyrics by Kaithapram and others. The film boasts technical brilliance with cinematography by Naveen Joseph Sebastian and Vignesh Vyas.

Mammootty and Gautham Vasudev Menon’s movie ‘Dominic and the ladies’ purse’ has grossed Rs 7.27 crore in India within 6 days. The film, an investigative comedy-drama, also has Rs 14.5 crore worldwide collections, including Rs 7.05 crore overseas. Despite the earnings being decent, there is noticeable day-wise volatility. ETimes rates the movie 3 out of 5 stars for its intriguing storyline, relatable dialogues, and strong performances, particularly by Sushmitha Bhatt, though the local news portrayal seemed off.

Ace Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon is making his Malayalam debut with the film ‘Dominic and The Ladies Purse’, starring Mammootty. The teaser will be released on December 4. Mammootty shared this update on Twitter along with a new poster. The film also features actors like Gokul Suresh, Lenaa, Siddique, Vijay Babu, and viji venkatesh. The story seems to be an investigation thriller.

Mammootty’s film ‘Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse’ is seeing a decline in box office collections. In 7 days, it earned Rs 14.5 crore globally and Rs 7.62 crore in India. The daily collections show a downward trend, with Rs 35 lakh on day 7, less than the Rs 40 lakh on day 6. The opening day saw Rs 1.75 crore. Despite the engaging plot and performances, the movie’s long-term prospects appear weak due to its slow momentum.

Mammootty's film ‘Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse,’ despite decent reviews, struggles at the box office with a collection of Rs 8.65 crores net in India and Rs 17.5 crores worldwide in 11 days. The box office performance shows inconsistent collections, with high days of Rs 43 lakhs and lows of Rs 17 lakhs. The movie's mixed financial success contrasts with generally positive critical reception, highlighting strong character performances and a compelling climax.

Mammootty’s former residence in Kochi’s Panampilly Nagar is now open for bookings, allowing fans to stay in rooms named after Mammootty and his family. The stay includes access to a private theater, galleries, and a property tour, costing Rs 75,000 per night. Although guests won’t meet Mammootty, the experience offers a unique glimpse into the actor’s life. On the work front, Mammootty will star in the upcoming film ‘Bazooka,’ set for release on April 10, alongside Gautham Vaudev Menon.

Avantika Sundar, daughter of Khushbu and Sundar C, embarks on her Malayalam film journey with 'Aarambham'. Having honed her skills in London, Avantika aims to forge her own path, with her parents emphasizing her independent pursuit of a career. The film, featuring a stellar cast, has commenced production.

'Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse' may have slipped under the radar in cinemas, but it’s captured the spotlight on OTT platforms. Viewers are raving about its captivating storyline and the charismatic performance of Mammootty.

The film is directed by Akhil Sathyan.

The film has the star playing a Mumbai-based youth

MUMBAI: The state government’s decision to ban the sale of gutkha and pan masalas has kicked up a controversy.

MUMBAI: Medical education secretary G.S. Gill, who was present at the press briefing on Wednesday, when chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh announced the ban on gutkha, said the consumption of gutkha and paan masala was more harmful than that of plain tobacco.

Today marked the second and last day of the Mahindra Blues Festival in association with The Times of India. Like its first day, the festival saw excitement and enthusiasm among the audiences.