'Mr.Fraud' - Preview

Mohanlal's 'Mr. Fraud' is ready to hit soon in theatres. Unnikrishnan.B is the director cum scenarist of this movie which has an ensemble cast including Sidique, Saikumar, Rahul Madhav, Manjari Fadnis, Pallavi Purohith, Miya etc. A.V.Anoop is the producer of this movie under own his banner AVA Productions.

Specials

• The film is 3rd movie of the team 'Mohanlal - Unnikrishnan'. Their previous movies 'Madambi'  and 'Grandmaster' were Superhits and did well at the Box-office.

  

  Unnikrishnan.B and Mohanlal

• Unnikrishnan hold all suspense about the movie and the role of Mohanlal. The crew prohibited medias in the shooting set because the team have straining to hold the credibility and the suspense features of 'Mr. Fraud'. 

  

  Manjari Fadnis and Miya

• Three heroines have playing the female leads in the movie. Bollywood actress Manjari Fadnis make her debut entry in Mollywood through this movie. This is the second movie of Model cum actress Pallavi Purohit. Her first movie with Megastar Mammootty in 'Silence'. And the other actress is Miya who made her space through many commendable performance in 'Red wine' and 'Vishudhan'  etc. and She's first movie with Mohanlal.

  

  Pallavi Purohit

• Director Unnikrishnan picked the  best technical team for the best outcome. Satheesh Kurup is the cinematographer and the Editor is Manoj. The lyrics scribes by Harinarayanan and Chittoor Gopi. Gopi Sundar is composing the original tracks.
  

'Mr.Fraud' is a high budget movie which is produced by A.V.Anoop. The shoot is currently progressing well and the release will be expected in this May.

'Bangalore Days' - Preview

The young vibrant woman filmmaker Anjali Menon set out her new project named 'Bangalore Days'. The film has multi young star cast are Dulqar Salman, Fahad Fasil, Nivin Pauly, Nasriya Nazeem, Isha Sharvani, Parvathi, Nithya Menon etc. its shoot is currently progressing and it will be a 'May' release.

Specials

• Anjali Menon made her valuable space in Malayalam film industry in few years. She scripted and directed the movie 'Manjadikkuru' bagged many awards and plaudits. She written the script of the super hit film 'Usthad Hotel', directed by Anwar Rasheed.

  

  Anjali Menon

• 'Bangalore Days' is producing by the director Anwar Rasheed and Sophia Paul. It is the first production venture of Anwar.

  

  Anwar Rasheed

• Dulqar Salman is playing one of the protagonists role with Fahad and Nivin Pauly. He played the main role 'Faizy' in 'Usthad Hotel', which was critically acclaimed.

  

  Dulqar and Nivin Pauly

• Nivin Pauly and Nasriya again joining together through this movie. They are one of the leading hit pairs in Malayalam by the movies 'Neram' and 'Om Shanthi Oshana'. But differently, they aren't handling the pair roles in this film. Fahad Fazil is pairing up with Nazriya.
• After a long break in Malayalam, Actress Parvathi Menon is also doing a crucial role in this movie.

Parvathi Menon

• The cinematographer cum director Sameer Thahir is wielding the camera and Praveen Prabhakar is the editor  for this film.
• In the Musical section; Rafeeq Ahmed and Santhosh Varma penned the lyrics. Gopi Sundar is the music director.

' Polytechnic ' - Only Used Technics

There is nothing new techniques in 'Polytechnic'. So the film don't reach our expectations. It is directed by M.Padmakumar and the script is done by Nishad Koya. Kunchako Boban is handling the title character 'Pauly' in this film which released on 12/04/2014 and the opinions are mixed.

Story

Pauly (Kunchako Boban), the son of a Military man and a political activist. He has an opponent who is a Politician and Panchayath Secretary named Sukumaran Nair (Vijayaraghavan). Pauly loves Sukumaran's daughter named Aswathy (Bhavana) who is a cop and Sukumaran doesn't like their relationship. Pauly's father dies in a terrorist attack and his family gets a compensation from the government. With that amount Pauly starts an agricultural business

and he faces many struggles. Does Pauly win his business and his love affair ? 

Movie outlook 

• The story is foretold in many old movies that we have watched many times . It has a few humorous situations.
• The film lagging at most parts. it turns & treatment are old fashioned. If avoid some unwanted parts It could be good. 

Acting 

• Kunchako Boban neatly handled his character 'Pauly'. 
• Bhavana as a cop role 'Aswathy' looks pretty but nothing offers new in her performance.
• Vijayaraghavan, Aju Varghese and Niyas Bakar make notable performances.

Technicalities 

• Direction of M.Padmakumar, isn't going well.
• Nishad Koya penned an old aged script. 
• Pramod.K.Pillai's visuals are good. 
• The peppy song number "appakalle...mazhappate..." is good by the musical of Gopi Sundar. But BG scores, nothing special.

Grade:    Average 

Rating:   3 / 5

' 7th Day ' - A 'Game', Always Play To Win

7th day is an impressive investigation thriller which goes with interesting vital turns. The debut film maker Symdhar directed the movie and the script is written by Akhil Paul. The protagonist role as 'David Abraham I.P.S' is handled by Prithviraj along with other characters done by Vinay fort, Anu Mohan, Praveen, Tovino Thomas, Janani Iyer etc. It released 12/04/2014 and the opinions are favourable.

Story

David Abraham (Prithviraj) is an I.P.S officer who is under suspension from the service. On a Christmas eve, while on driving his jeep which hits a motor bike, in which two youths Shan (Vinay fort) and Vinu Ramachandran (Anu Mohan) are riding. Vinu sustained minor injury and David gets them to nearby Hospital. From their Vinu missed. David and Shan tries to find out him in that night but it was in vain. Then David dropped Shan in his house. On his way back, David gets the Address of Vinu from his wallet which left in the Jeep. The next day, David goes to Vinu's House to return the wallet. There he finds that Vinu committed suicide. David fully doubted and tries to find out the mystery.

Movie outlook

• The script is good but has some little falls, majorly in its crucial points that feels artificiality. The direction is tightly packed which fully saved the movie. In some sides, story resembles the Tamil film 'Mankatha'.
• First and Second halves keep the suspense well and it engaged tactfully. 
• Climax could be predictable but for some.  

Acting

• Prithviraj performed well with his gallant style as the role 'David Abraham'
• Others are fully justified to their vital characters.

Technicalities

• Director Syamdhar made a superb job.
• Script of Akhil Paul, partially well but could have been better.
• Sujith Vaasudev's cinematography is arresting your eyes. Specially in the night sequences, commendable.
• Deepak Dev BG scores gave a liveliness. 

Grade:    Engaging Thriller

Rating:   3.75 / 5

' Ringmaster ' - Comic Entertainer

Ringmaster is our 'Janapriya Nayagan' Dileep's another minimum guaranteed movie which is the best option for entertainment in this festive-vacation. Rafi directed the movie and it has the stars Vijayaraghavan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kalabhavan Shajon, Guinness Pakru, Ranjini, Honey Rose, Keerthy Suresh etc. along with Dileep. It received good and mixed responses.

Story

Prince (Dileep) is the son of a 'Circus ringmaster' (Vijayaraghavan) and he works in a pet care firm run by Dr.Muthu (Kalabhavan Shajon). Muthu convinces a job to Prince that he take care of Pet dogs of a millionaire lady Elizabeth (Ranjini) when she went abroad. Elizabeth has a condition that her most loved dog 'Diana' should not conceive. But unfortunately she was conceived by the neighbouring dog 'Toby' which is guide dog of a blind girl Karthika (Keerthi Suresh). See what happens in the rest.

Movie outlook 

• The storyline is just usual one and it fills with a lot of fun & humours.
• The first and second halves goes with the same pace. Even at main parts is also predictable. 

Acting

• Its a 'Dileep show'. No doubt!. He entertaining the viewers with his jokes and styles.
• Moreover, the Dogs Diana, Toby, Lisa and others are also make you happy.
• Actress Keerthi Suresh is performed good as a blind girl 'Karthika'. And Honey rose is also fully justified to her role a 'egoistic actress' as 'Diana'.
• Vijayaraghavan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kalabhavan Shajon, Guinness Pakru; their humours worked out well.

Technicalities

• Rafi flawlessly made his job. But isn't so special. He also acted as a 'director' role in the film. He just did  well.
• Shaji captured apt visuals. Syam Sashidharan's edit just follows the script. The CG works are good.
• Gopi Sundar musics are good for the situations. The Song "Dog's own country..." (other hit lines written by Nadirsha), dog's lullaby song "Aaro..." are notable.

Grade:    Enjoyable 

Rating:   3.5 / 5

Festival releases 12/04/2014 Today

' Ringmaster' 

' 7th Day '

' Polytechnic '

' Gangster ' - Review

"I m gonna make him an offer he can't refuse", the famous dialogue of the classic film 'Godfather', again happened in the movie 'Gangster'. Pls alter it Aashiq Abu. " We refuse this type of offers, Mr.Director "

All build-ups are shattered! Gangster is neither reaches our highest expectations nor entertaining. It is from the director Aashiq Abu and our Megastar Mammootty. The movie is released yesterday 11/04/2014 and the responses are negative.

Story

Akbar Ali Khan (Mammootty) is one of the gangsters in Mangalore and he controlls port deals. Akbar deals his businesses with his partners Mani (Kunchan) and Uncle Sam (John Paul). When Anto (Shekhar Menon), the nephew of Uncle Sam enters for a dealing with Akbar to earn money illegally by importing sub-standard vaccines in lower rates from abroad and to sell it at higher price. But Akbar opposes it. This makes Anto enmity to Akbar and he tries to destroy him. Due to this problems, Akbar takes revenge upon Anto.   

Movie outlook 

• The movie lost the gripping within few moments after the starting and then it doesn't engaging until the end. 
• The pace is lagging throughout.
• The climax is well attempted (specially the animated graphic scenes) but it is overshadowed by certain falls.

Acting 

• Mammootty has to do nothing in the role 'Akbar Ali Khan' other than to express his looks and styles. (the director didn't utilise our Megastar's talent)
• Shekhar Menon is totally unfit for the 'villain' role and his performance makes funny.
• Others are OK.

Technicalities 

• Aashiq Abu's treatment is utterly poor. 
• Alby's visuals are apt. The lighting and tones are well for scenes.
• Deepak dev's BG scores are sync with the sequences. 

Grade:   Disappointing

Rating:  1.75 / 5

' Gangster ' - rolls tomorrow 11/04/2014

'Gangster' made viral publicity and it became as one the most awaited movies in this year. The movie from the team director Aashiq Abu and Megastar Mammootty, which releases on April 11th in this festive season. It has the stars Shekhar Menon, Nyla Usha,Aparna Gopinath, John Paul, etc. The banner 'OPM' is producing this film.

Specials

• Director Aashiq Abu is the second time with Megastar Mammootty. His debut movie 'Daddy cool' was also a 'Mammootty' starrer. 

  

  Director  Ashiq Abu

• Mammootty has appearing in a 'new look' in Gangster. He trim back about 10 kgs. from his body weight to perform the role as 'Akbar Ali Khan'.

  

  Mammootty in 'Gangster'

• The crew keeping the hidden outlets about 'Gangster', which has made various rumours. 
• Nyla Usha and Aparna Gopinath are the female leads. This is second time that Nyla performing with Mammootty. 'Kunjananthante Kada' was the first film of theirs.
• The famous writer John Paul is also performing a crucial role. 
• The Screenplay is written by 'Actor' Ahmed Sidique and Abhilash Nair. Cinematography handled by Alby and the original scores are composed by Deepak dev. 

' Cuckoo ' - A Sweet Heart

'Cuckoo', the Tamil film touches our hearts and it's a sweet experience. The movie is directed by Rajmurukan and featuring the main characters by Dinesh, Malavika Menon. It received Good opinions from viewers.

Story 

It features the love of two blind youths Thamizh  (Dinesh) and Sudhantirakodi (Malavika). They feel their love by touches and hearings. Circumstances make some problems and they become seperated. Will their love unite together...? Watch it...  

Movie outlook 

• 'Cuckoo', the way of storytelling is good and many emotional turns have attached in it. 
• The first half is impressive and well balanced with good feelings the second half is wrapped up with some tensions (out of our predictions) and it ended well. The climax could have been shrinkable.

Acting 

• The hero and heroine characters are the main attractions. Dinesh as 'Thamizh' and Malavika as 'Sudhantirakodi', did lovable & wonderful jobs
• Other have fully justified to their respective roles.

Technicalities 

• 'Cuckoo' is director's well effort. Rajmurukan would be listed in the new promising directors in Tamil film industry.
• The Camera works of Varma , Editing of Velusaamy and Musical scores of Santhosh Narayanan and all other sections are commendable.

Grade:    Heartwarming
Rating:   4 / 5

'Onnum Mindathe' - Disappointing

'Onnum Mindathe', really misses the perfect structural storyline, so the entertainment couldn't be better for you. It is directed by Sugeeth and starring Jayaram, Meera Jasmine, Manoj.K.Jayan, Lalu Alex etc. The film is released on 29/03/2014 and garnered negative opinions.

Story

Sachi ( Jayaram ), an agricultural officer who lives happily with his wife Shyama (Meera Jasmine) and his daughter Kunchi (Anikha). While their life goes well, Sachi's childhood friend Jose (Manoj.K.Jayan) enters and some complexities affect in Sachi's life.

Movie outlook 

• The story goes with usual family stuffs and in Some parts it resembles  'Aksharathettu' (1989) and the recent film of actor Jayaram 'Bharya Athra Poraa', the situations likely happens in the same tracks.
• Though the first and second halves are in the same pace, it couldn't  interest you.
• Climax is silly. 

Acting

• Jayaram handling the role 'Sachi' with his usual shades.
• Nothing impressive sides in the performance of Meera Jasmine as the role 'Shyama'. 
• Manoj.K.Jayan's role 'Jose' make you laugh.
• Other roles just OK 

Technicalities 

• Sugeeth's direction fails miserably 
• The prime failure is its script done by Rajesh Raghavan.
• Cinematography by Faisal Ali neatly captured the visuals. The Musics are soothing, by Anil Johnson.

Grade:    Banal 
Rating:   2 / 5