On his 73rd birthday, Megastar Mammootty is known for his bold and unconventional roles, and has no plans to slow down. His upcoming releases include 'Bazooka', directed by Deeno Davis and starring acclaimed director Gautham Vasudev Menon, 'Untitled Film' directed by Menon himself, and a film directed by Mahesh Narayanan with Fahadh Faasil and Kunchacko Boban. The actor has been busy, and his fans are eagerly awaiting these exciting releases.
Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan paid tribute to his father, megastar Mammootty, as he celebrated his 73rd birthday. Despite being best friends with his father, Dulquer noted that they hardly have any pictures together, as their moments are too precious to waste on posing for photos. Fans were surprised to find Mammootty absent from his own birthday celebration, as he was spending it with his son in Chennai. However, the megastar still managed to make his presence felt by video calling and greeting his supporters.
On Mammootty's 73rd birthday, his son and South star Dulquer Salmaan took to social media to share a picture of the father-son duo and penned a heartfelt note wishing his hero a happy birthday. Celebrities like Mohanlal also extended their birthday wishes to Mammootty, and the poster of his upcoming film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon was released on the occasion as well. The father-son duo is seen smiling in the picture, and Mammootty's fans are excited for his upcoming film.
Fans of Malayalam cinema are abuzz with excitement as producer Antony Perumbavoor's social media post hints at a possible collaboration between superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal. The two legendary actors have not appeared on screen together in over a decade, leading to speculations about the project being their on-screen reunion. Aashirvad Cinemas, known for producing blockbuster films, and Mammootty's own production company being mentioned in the post only adds fuel to the rumors. Fans eagerly await an official announcement from the stars.
Malayalam cinema triumphs at the 70th edition of the National Film Awards, with Rishab Shetty winning Best Actor and Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh sharing the Best Actress award. While Mammootty misses out on the top honors, Attam, directed by Anand Ekarshi, wins the Best Feature Film award. Other winners include Suraj R Barjatya for Best Director, Pritam for Best Music Director, and Neena Gupta for Best Supporting Actress.
The highly anticipated 2023 Kerala State Film Awards were announced, with Aadujeevitham dominating the competition with nine wins, including Best Actor for Prithviraj and Best Director for Blessy. Kaathal – The Core took home the coveted Best Picture award, with Urvashi and Beena R Chandran sharing the Best Actress honor for their stellar performances in two different films. Other notable winners include Fazil Razak for Best Debutant and Iratta for Best Second Film.
The highly anticipated 70th National Film Awards have officially announced the contenders for Best Actor, with Malayalam superstar Mammootty, Hindi actor Vikrant Massey, and Kannada star Rishab Shetty leading the pack. The awards, which honor the best in Indian cinema from 2022, will be announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and will be felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu in October 2024. The jury also revealed that the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award will be announced. Previous winners include Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, and notable films such as Rocketry and RRR.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced the jury members for the National Film Awards 2024, including renowned figures like Sudhir Mishra and Priyanandanan TR. First introduced in 1954, the National Awards have been recognizing excellence in Indian cinema for over 60 years. As the awards were previously known as 'State Awards', the MIB will be hosting a press conference at the National Media Centre in New Delhi to announce the winners. Stay updated with live coverage of the event using the #ParisOlympics2024 hashtag.
The highly anticipated 54th Kerala State Film Awards are currently underway, with the jury, headed by renowned filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, in discussions to select the winners. Among the top contenders for the Best Film category are Kaathal – The Core featuring Mammootty, Kannur Squad starring Mammootty, and Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The competition for Best Actor is equally tough, with Mammootty and Prithviraj contending for their roles in multiple films. In addition to these established names, newcomer Urvashi in Ullozhukku is also a strong contender for Best Actress. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners on August 16.
As the weekend approaches, we bring you a list of the newest films and series streaming on various OTT platforms for your weekend binge-watching. From the much-awaited sequel, 'Indian 2' featuring Kamal Haasan, to Mammootty's action-packed 'Turbo,' there's something for everyone. And for those looking for something educational, the iconic David Attenborough's new series, 'Secret World of Sound' is a must-watch.