Meera Jasmine Ties The Knot

Malayalam actor Meera Jasmine tied the knot with Anil John Titus, an engineer by profession employed in Dubai, at the CSI Mateer Memorial church in Palayam on Wednesday.

Only relatives and close friends of the bride and groom attended the wedding that took place under tight police security. Anil had moved the court seeking police protection as a former friend, whom he had planned to marry, and her father had threatened to stop the marriage. The Court on Tuesday instructed the state police to ensure no law-and-order problem took place during the marriage.

Actors Dileep, Kavya Madhavan and Mallika Sukumaran attended the marriage and the reception.

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Aju Varghese To Tie Knot On February 24

Malayalam young actor Aju Varghese ties the knot with Augustina on February 24 , Monday , 2014.Don’t think it is as a love marriage! It is completely an arranged marriage. The marriage will take on 24th from Kadavanthara Illakumal church.

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After Marriage My Priority Is Family: Fahad

Family is the most important for Malayalam actor Fahad Fazil, who Saturday got engaged to teenage sensation Nazriya Nazim.

The two stars got engaged here in the presence of their families and the marriage has been fixed for August.

To a question if Nazriya will continue to act after the marriage, Fahad said: "My priority is family but I have no issues if she acts."

"She understands what I meant. I am not sure if we will act again together," he added.

Fahad is the son of legendary Malayalam filmmaker Fazil, who launched, moulded and gave the career of many stars like superstar Mohanlal, Sobhana and numerous others, a big boost through his film in the eighties and nineties.

But strangely when the master director launched his son in 2001 in the film "Kaiyethum Doorath", it miserably failed and many thought that the career of Fahad in his debut film itself had reached a dead end.

Fahad however returned in 2009 to act in "Kerala Cafe". Then came an offbeat film "Chappa Kurishu" which clicked and since then he has had no reason to look back.

On their relationship, he pointed out that it was their families which took the lead and it ended in them deciding to get married.

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Kamala Haasan, 25 Others Awarded Padma Bhushan For Year 2014

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, known for his work across all southern languages, was on Saturday named for the Padma Bhushan award on the occasion of the 65th Republic Day.

Haasan will get the award for his contribution to Indian cinema over the last five decades.

The 59-year old, who has so far starred in over 200 films, made his cinematic debut as a child actor in Tamil film "Kalathur Kannamma", which earned him the president's gold medal.

His first adult role was in his mentor K Balachander's 1973 Tamil drama "Arangetram". The two had since then had worked in over 30 films together.

Some of his prominent Tamil films include "Moondram Pirai", "Nayagan", "Pushpak", "Virumaandi" and "Anbe Sivam".

Besides working predominantly in Tamil filmdom, Haasan had also starred in films in other southern languages such as Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada.

Films such as "Sagara Sangamam", "Swati Muthyam" and "Subha Sankalpam" have popularized him in Telugu, while films such as "Pushapaka Vimana" and Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu are regarded as his best work in Kannada.

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Anjali Menon movie named ‘Bangalore Days’

There had been a lot of speculations over the name of Anjali Menon’s multi starred movie and now it has been confirmed by the director herself that the movie is titled ‘Bangalore Days’. It was earlier said that themovie is titled ‘L for Love’ andlater Anjali menon has come up saying that her movie name is not ‘L for Love’.

The much hyped movie will see Fahadh Fazil, Dulquar Salman, Nivin Pauly, Nazriya,Isha Talwar, Parvathy and Nithya Menon in the lead roles. The movie has already started rolling in Bangalore.

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Dileep in 'Ringmaster'

In director Rafi`s Ring Master, Dileep will play a dog trainer. The shooting of the film is almost complete. Rafi is directing for the first time, after separating from his erstwhile partner Mecartin.

The movie is said to be a laugh riot, meant for kids and families and will be a Vishu 2014 release. Keerthy Suresh and Honey Rose play heroines in the film, which is being produced by Vyshakha Rajan. Gopi Sundar scores music.

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Sameera Reddy Ties The Knot

Bollywood actor Sameera Reddy married businessman Akshai Varde on Tuesday. It was after 2 years of being in love that they decided on marriage. It was a small ceremony with close relatives and friends.

The wedding was planned for April, but got changed to January. The wedding ceremonies were in accordance with traditional Maharashtrian rituals, with Sameera's sister Sushma Reddy at the helm of things.

Akhai is the proprietor of a customized bike company; their love story had a prominent place for bikes too—it was during a bike-ride that they got acquainted with each other! Acquaintance opened doors to love, which led to marriage.

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Prithviraj In Ashiq Abu's Next untitled film

Prithviraj can be regarded as a lucky actor as he got rare chances to work in the films of many profound directors. He has got that privilege again to play the lead role in Ashiq Abu's next untitled film. This is their first movie together. It is said that screenplay writer John Paul will manufacture this film. According to sources, Prithviraj has already heard the script and has agreed to play the role. Other cast in the film is still to be confirmed. Angadi Theru, Kadal, Ozhimuri fame Jayamohan is writing the screenplay for this film
Prithviraj is currently busy shooting for his upcoming film London Bridge. Andrea Jeremiah and Namitha are his heroines in it. Prithviraj plays a student in LB, who romances both ladies without their knowledge. August will see the release of Prithvi's Memories. Meghna Raj plays opposite him in this flick. Prithviraj is seen as an chronic alcoholic police officer in this film. Ashiq Abu is currently busy shooting for his Idukki Gold. Lal, Prathap Pothen, Maniyan Pilla Raju, Raveendran and Babu Anthony are playing the lead roles in it. The movie is based on Santhosh Echikkanam's short story which has the same title. He has also signed projects with Mammootty (Gangster) and Mohanlal (Kodungattu).

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Is Nayantara pregnant?

Do you think Nayantara is pregnant like Vidya Balan, in Kahaani remake? If you are thinking so, you are wrong. The statement made by movie makers have revealed a major change for the Anamika script which is an adaption of Bollywood 2012 hit movie Kahaani. Sources say, "Nayantara will not be seen as a pregnant women and the major change is made for the plot." The movie makers' this statement has sensationalised the audience which made them eagerly wait for Anamika. Early July, the makers had said Anamika is not a remake, it is just an adaption of Kahaani starring Vidya Balan. The first look of Nayantara in Anamika is out. The movie is the remake of the Bollywood 2012 hit Kahaani starring Vidya Balan. Tamil and Telugu bilingual movie Anamika will be hitting silver screens for Diwali. The movie is directed by Sekhar Kammula and background score is composed by MM Keervani, which is much awaited for Nayantara fans

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"I am ok with Simbu marrying"

After the big success of Singam 2, the film's lead lady Hansika Motwani is in news again. All these days she was in gossip about her relationship with Simbu, which made buzz in Kollywood. Simbu has got green signal from his father Veteran actor T.Rajendran for his relationship with Hansika. In a recent interview, T.Rajendran said, “I am Ok if Simbu marry's Hansika.” After this gossip, Hansika has got a news buzz for her career. After Singam 2, Hansika will be seen in a series of movies with Simbu in coming days. The duo Hansika and Simbu will be seen as the lead pair in Tamil upcoming flick Vaalu. After Vaalu, the actress has signed a back to back movie with Simbu, which has added more to the gossip.Parallel to this, the news from Tollywood says, Hansika will be acting in the Telugu remake of Golmaal 3 and new Tamil movie Biryani

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Solar Scam Made Me More Popular

Uthara Unni was in news recently. She was said to be a part of Team Solar. The actress has now commented that she has become more well-known through the solar scam issue. "I was never popular to this extent for my films. Though for a different reason, I am happy that people have arrive to know about me," says the actress in an interview. Uthara Unni had stated that she was the brand ambassador for the Team Solar in her Facebook page. This led for an enquiry against the actress. Later, it was even rumoured that Uthara Unni has travelled along with the solar scam accused Saritha S Nair and Biju Radhakrishnan twice. It was said that she has accepted money from them. Uthara Unni said that she was involved in a photoshoot for the Team Solar.

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Serious charges against Manju

A Malayalam film magazine seems to have started a despise campaign against actor Manju Warrier. In the latest issue, the magazine has written about what really went incorrect with the Dileep-Manju relationship.
According to the magazine, Manju Warrier never wanted to be a mother. When she became pregnant again after the birth of daughter Meenakshi, Manju went for an abortion without Dileeps knowledge!
A family director is behind the moves to bring back Manju to films and the reason cited is his rivalry with Dileep. The return of Manju to the dance stage was with the encouragement of her family.
Now, the ask is whether the article has been written with the blessings of Dileep? The magazine owes an explanation for positive.

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Amala opposite Dhanush

The hyper-energetic, super confident Amala is on the verge of superstardom, as her Vijay directed Ilayathalapathy biggie Thalaivaa is getting ready for release upon August 9.
 Now the girl has signed up to be Dhanushs heroine in his house production to be directed by cameraman Velraj with music by Anirudh, which will begin rolling from mid-August.
Dhanush, upon his birthday (July 28) announced through social media that he will begin a new film for his production house Wunderbar Films with cameraman Velraj debuting as director.
It is a huge ticket film for the girl from Kochi, as she is paired opposite the hot n happening Dhanush.  As competition is upon an overdrive in Kollywood, Amala is certain upon the right track.

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Jayasurya in a trap

Jayasurya was in the news recently when he, with a group of friends, filled the big potholes in some of the roads in Kochi with stones.
His action had happened late in the night when the city was silent and many youngsters were inspired by this and had come forward to help him in closing the potholes.
Now, Kochi Mayor Toni Chammini has criticized Jayasurya's action as a publicity stunt. The Mayor has made his stance determined by saying that though he appreciates Jayasurya's social commitment; his efforts could backfire if the maintenance of the roads is not done in a scientific way. The TV channels have started debates on who is right in this issue.
Meanwhile director B Unnikrishnan came up with wholehearted retain for Jayasurya in his Facebook page saying that what Jayasurya did the other day was an act of symbolic protest. The Cochin Mayor's response to it shows how unimaginative and insensitive most of our political leadership are.

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Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty released on August 9

Mammootty has confirmed through his social media updates that his Ranjith directed Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty  will release on August 9.
Earlier the rumour mills were working overtime that the film had been postponed to August 15 for the Independence Day weekend.
Mammootty wanted to give way to his son Dulquer Salmaans Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvana Bhoomi which has confirmed August 9 release.
Now it looks like there will be a clash on August 9 between dad and son in Kerala theatres. The race has begun for screens and better theatres.   .

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Dulquer launches NPCB audio

Dulquer Salmaan is celebrating his birthday  today (July 28). On his birthday the fastest rising star will be in Kochi for the audio launch of his road movie Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (NPCB).
The NPCB audio launch will take place at IMA Hall with hundreds of Royal Enfield bikes and performance by the band PATHAYAM. The film produced and directed by Sameer Thahir features Dulquer Salmaan, Dhritiman Chatterjee and Sunny Wayne in the lead roles.
NPCB has been extensively shot on the roads in the north-eastern state of Nagaland and six other states like Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal and Sikkim.
NPCB is the huge Ramzan release in 70 screens in Kerala on August 9.

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`Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal` is almost complete

Udhayanidhi Stalin and his director SR Prabhakaran has completed 75% of the shoot of their Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (IKK), starring Udhayanidhi, Santhanam and Nayanthara.
SR Prabhakaran, after the success of Sundarapandian says, IKK is a family entertainer laced with comedy.
The film has another 15 days of shoot and post-production work to be completed. IKK has music by Harris Jayaraj and is being planned for early release through Red Giants.

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Dhanush’s 30th b’day in London

ts been a  good year for Dhanush, after his debut film in Hindi Raanjhanaa grossed 100 crore, his Tamil release Maryan getting vital acclaim and he bagged two filmfare awards.
Dhanush whose birthday falls on July 28 will be celebrating the day in London with his best friends- actors Sivakarthikeyan, Satish and music director Anirudh. The all-boys gang plot to paint the town red upon Sunday.
Dhanush had tweeted: On my way 2 London with my besties for my 30 th birthday. Anirudh will join us soon after ur audio launch. Missing U.
Anirudh will be flying out of Chennai only upon Saturday evening after he takes part in Vanakkam Chennai audio launch upon Saturday morning at a Radio station.

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'Kalimannu' censored

Blessys controversial Kalimannu starring Swetha Menon has been censored on Tuesday (July 23) and cleared with an UA certificate.
The film which was earlier scheduled to be a Ramzan release has now been pushed to August 23, due to non-availability of screens.
Kalimannu is inspired by the puranic story of Abhimanyu and his mother Subhadra, the film portrays the relationship of the protagonist with her baby, before and after it is born.
Remember the controversy surrounding the Blessy film when  Swetha Menon's genuine life delivery was shot live on camera, for the film. The delivery filming caused a "culture shock" in Kerala.
Blessy told :  I dont understand the controversy which is media made. There is nothing objectionable or controversial in the film. The trailer and song were well received and censors loved the film. Let the public judge for itself when the film releases on August 23.

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No satellite rights, Mollywood facing a crisis

There are not many film industries, which are so dependent upon satellite rights, like Malayalam.
With almost the entire budget of the film being offered as satellite rights (that is the amount given by the TV channels), anyone who had seen a camera or at least a couple of movies venture out to become a filmmaker.
The result is that from an average number of 100 releases per year, 2013 saw films raining in a rather amazing way. Almost 85 Malayalam films got released until June this year.
Most of them were beautiful ordinary films, which did atrocious business at the theatres but were made eyeing the channel right buyers. More than 30 new directors made their debut until June this year. The numbers of projects, which are progressing and had to be stopped midway, are indeed shocking.
Now the TV channels have put their foot down and have come up with some conditions to buy films. With enough to pick from, they are insisting on quality projects. Now, the films with some of the popular stars like Mammootty, Mohanlal,
Dileep and Prithviraj have demand yet, but the rest of the films are being bought on merit.
The unprecedented move from the TV channels has resulted in a huge crisis in Mollywood, with several projects, made with the idea of recovering the investments mainly from the satellite rights not finding any takers.

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