Asif Ali : Cowboy

Hi Readers..

Today I am going to post my review on Asif Ali's latest film "COWBOY". I had been waiting to post this update for sometime now, however had some more info to collect.

Cowboy is the latest from Asif Ali, and is set to be released in the first couple of months in 2012. The shooting of the film was said to start in the start of November, but inside news is that it had already started in mid-October. As per our sources, the film would be completely shot in Malaysia.

This is set to be an all-out action film, a first from Asif. Asif plays the role of a youth named "Vinay", who is considered to be of no use by both family and society. He plays the role of the common youth, lazy and easy going. All of a sudden some events take place in his life, which turns his life completely and he becomes a person with a totally different character.

The leading lady of the film is Mythili, the pair had a winning combination in the super hit film "Salt N' Pepper". The Malayalam-Tamil actor Bala, would be playing the role of the villain in the film. Bala had earlier played a similar role, in the Prithviraj starer "Puthiya Mugham". The other leading roles are played by Swetha Menon, Master Pankaj, Jagathy, Anil Murali, Lena, Saddiq and Kalashala Babu to name a few.

The film is directed by new comer P Balachandrakumar and produced by Dr. V.S Sudhakaran, under the banner of Cine Castle Movie Kingdom.  The lyrics for the film would be done by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri and Meenachi Sundaram; where as the music would be done by Berny Ignatious. Distribution of the film would be done by Mary Matha Release.

Asif Ali seems to be the hottest property in the Malayalam film industry, and is selling like hot pan-cakes. His next-door boy look and casual style makes him an instant hit with the new generation of audience. Like always, wishing Asif Ali and all the crew of the film the best of luck for this venture..

-kettoo

Asif Ali Starer : Unnam in Cinemas Soon!!

Asif Ali's Christmas release Unnam seems set to be released this Christmas season. This is another of Asif's film as a solo hero, as he looks to be the next megastar of Malayalam Cinema.

"Unnam" is a Malayalam word which means "aim". The film is a musical thriller and is directed by Sibi Malayil, who is one of the leading directors in Malayalam film industry. This is the third straight film that the director is doing with Asif, the first one being "Apoorvaragam", the second one "Violin" and now the third one "Unnam". In the first two films, Nithya Menon was the heroine. However Rima Kallingal will be playing the lead lady in this film.

Asif Ali plays the role of "Aloshy" and Rima will play the character "Jenny"/"Jennifer". Rima would be sporting a new look in the film. The shooting of the film is going on in Kochi and Chalakudy area. The cast of the film include Lal who plays the role a character named Sunny, Sreenivasan who plays the role of Balakrishna, Nedumudi Venu as Murukannan and Swetha Menon to name a few. The film is a thriller, which is loosely based on the plot in which a group of people plan to do a crime for making quick money. In between, the relationship between the people in the group changes several times. Aloshy (Asif Ali) is a street singer, Sunny (Lal) has past connections with the Mumbai underworld and Murukan (Nedumudi Venu) is his confidante. Swetha Menon plays the role of a character named Sareena, who is living with Murukan after a failed marriage.

During the shooting of the film, controversy had struck when Rima had not turned up on time of a shoot due to another engagement. Sibi Malayil had filled a complaint against her action to FEKKA, informing them the incident. He later said of the issue, that is was just an in-house issue and that these things happen. "Rima was supposed to inaugurate a firm in the Trivandrum, however she had failed to inform me about it." said Sibi. "When she found that the date clashed with the films shooting schedule, she tried to back out from the engagement by giving back the fee. But the owners didn't accept it." The shooting of the film had resumed last Monday, with all cast.

The film seems to be different from the films that we are used to see from Sibi Malayil, and hence we can expect something different and new in this film. The music of the film is done by a new music director John P Varkey. The script for this film was done by Swathy Bhaskar, and the lyrics is done by Rafeeq Ahammed. The film is produced by David Kachapily. Wishing the film and crew the best for the film..

- This is kettoo

Some of the other films from Asif Ali are: Ordinary, Indian Rupee, Sevenes, Asuravithu , Salt N Pepper
Some of the up coming films of Asif Ali are: Evening Batch, Cowboy, Mithram / Nakshatram, Husbands in Goa and Sunday.

Kunchakko's Ordinary : Hoping it be a Super Fast!!

Kunchakko Boban's upcoming film "Ordinary" started its shooting from October 2nd. The shooting started at Pathanamthitta, a place that is very familiar to me. The place is a very beautiful place with a lot of greenery and mountains surrounding the area. I know the place as I had done my Bachelor's Degree from a college near Pathanamthitta. Its one of the very few films that have been shot in that area. It was in the news that a very large crowd had gathered for the initial shooting at the Pathanamthitta KSRTC bus stand. The funny thing is that some of the KSRTC staff had even gone ahead and asked to be given a chance in the film.

The film is directed by debutante Sugeeth P S. Sugeeth has earlier worked as assistant under the famous director Kamal. The film is based around the life of a bus driver and conductor, for a KSRTC bus. The main cast of the film apart from Kuchakko Boban are Biju Menon, Ann Augustine, Vaigha, Asif Ali, Salim Kumar, Suraj Venjramoodu, Nedumudi Venu, Babu Raj, Sreetha, Sobha Mohan and Ambika Mohan. The other major roles are played by Jishnu, Unni Mukundan and Lalu Alex.

Kunchakko Boban plays the lead role of Iravi Kuttan Pillai, who is the conductor of a K S R T C bus flying between Pathanamthitta to Gavi. Biju Menon play the role of the driver of the bus. Asif Ali is acting again with Kunchakko after several successful pairing with him in the last one year. He plays the role of a character named Bhadran.

This film produced by N Sudheesh and Rajeev Nair under Lakshminath Creations and Magic Moon Productions. Vidyasagar has given the music for the film. The lyrics are written by Rajeev Nair.

You can see a glimpse of the shooting of the film below:

-- Kettoo.

Prithviraj's Indian Rupee :First Review

Indian Rupee is the story of a well educated young man Jayprakash who considers money as everything in life.And to become rich easily and fast he enters into the real estate industry. But things did not go well and he becomes in debt of some crore rupees.The role of Jayprakash is done by Prithviraj.This film is directed Ranjith and is to be released on October 6.

Prithviraj, Thilakan and Rima Kallingal are playing the main role.The other actors are Suresh Gopi, Asif Ali , Bharath , Nedumudi Venu , Innocent , Lalu Alex ,Jagathy Sreekumar,Shweta Menon, Sreelatha , Mamukoya, Tini Tom, Mallika , Babu Namboothiri.

Hope all u guys like the movie.

Thanks
Kettoo

Sevens : Nadia Moidu

Hi all..

I think I am watching way too much TV these days.. any how I think I have seen some good programs and were able to understand some real life character of certain actors. Out of the many, one person that has impressed me was Nadia Moidu. I am sure all of you would be remembering her for the roles she has played in the films such as "Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu". She had made her debut in the year of 1985, and featured prominently in the next three years. In 1988, she married and later settled abroad with her family. She has two daughter's aged 15 years and 10 years. She currently resides with her family in Mumbai.

She has made her come back in Malayalam film recently, and has played an important role in the Kunchacko Boban starer, "Sevenes". I am not sure why the name is spelled that way... Any how, Nadia has played an important character in the film.. she plays the role of  a police officer.

Sevens tells the story of seven football players and how there life takes a spin after a certain incident.. The film is a good watch... the cast of the film is mainly the young stars of the Malayalam film industry.. Apart from Kunchacko.. Asif Ali, Rejith Menon, Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, Rima Kallingal, Bhama.. and host of others too.. Their performances have been good... and can give the super stars of the industry run for their money..

Now coming to Nadia Moidu, I had watched an interview of hers and came to know some interesting things about her.. She says that.. "I am a disciplinarian.." and that she is strict with her kids, however giving them the freedom to make their own decisions. She tells that since it is her come back to the Malayalam film industry, she has made a conscious effort to pick only good scripts and good characters. She goes on to say that actors in their middle age are generally offered stereo-type roles, and she does not wish to do those kind of roles. She say that she gets support from her family, which is her driving force. She told that during the shooting of her film, her mom stays over to watch over her children. This helps to reduce the stress on her husband as well.

I was really impressed.. the other thing that all people should take away from a person like her is that, even after these many years she seems to be really fit and health conscious. She tells in her interview that she follows a strict regime to stay healthy and that she exercises regularly. What I would say is that we all should do the same, whatever job we do we should find time to for doing exercise. Any way.. I for sure would be seeing what she is up to in the coming years..

Catch you all later.. please do post your comments and review.. waiting to hear from you all..

Movie Review: Doctor Love (Malayalam)

Guys.. today I want to give you all a quick review of Kunchacko Boban's new film "Dr. Love". First of all, let me  introduce the cast: Kunchacko, Bhavana, Ananya, Manikuttan, Suraj, Salim Kumar, Innocent, Vidhya Unni and a host of other actors. This film is director Biju's debut and to tell you frankly he has done a nice job.. I was actually impressed by the posters and promos of the film..

Being a chackochi fan couldn't have missed this one.. I was expecting the film to be on similar lines to the Hollywood film Hitch, however to my pleasant surprise it was not but surely inspired by Hitch and Partner.. Even though the film is based on campus love story, it has a breath of fresh air to it.. there are some bits of drama in the film that could have been avoided.

Chackochen plays the lead role as the Dr. Love, who comes to this college to help settle a love matter.. going on to become the love doctor or consultant for all in the college.. Bhavana throws him a challenge, which becomes the main plot of the film..

The songs in the film are wonderful and I am almost sure that everyone would surely like them.. the cinematography and direction are great.. Chackochen and Bhavana was at their usual best.. credit must go to the supporting cast as well.. and one more thing is that Asif Ali plays a a cameo role.. giving a teaser about the movie..

Hmmm.. I must say.. Doctor Love has made me love the film.. hope he does the same to you..

My Rating: 7/10

Pranayam - Mohanlals 300th Movie

The movie "Pranayam" is superstar Mohanlal's 300th movie. This movie is written and directed by Blessy. Anupam Kher and Jayaprada from Bollywood are playing major roles in the film. Some of our friends had watched this movie during their Onam vacations, and told us that this is a good movie. The film Pranayam is a triangular love story of yesteryear's, in which our Superstar is playing the hero. He is having two get ups in this film and is said to have acted very well in this film.

LYRICS: hey baby / pranaya nila - Teja Bhai and Family

 LYRICS: Pranaya Nila - Teja Bhai and Family

pranayanilaaa....ba ba baaba
pavizhamithaaa...ba ba baaba
pulakamithaaaa...ba ba baaba
pranayamithethra ethra ethra sundaram...
chashakamithaa...ba ba baaba
madhuramithaaa...ba ba baaba
ithu vazhi vaa...ba ba baaba
jeevitham ethra ethra ethra mohanam...

sugandhiyaayi.. suvarna sandhyayil..
varuu priyee.. vilola chandrike..
varu varu kinavil en priye vilasa lolayaayi
vasantham ethra ethra ethra sundaram..

hey baby...I wanna love you..
hey baby...dont wanna leave you..

thirakalithaa...ba ba baaba
theeramithaaa...ba ba baaba
ithuvazhi vaaa..ba ba baaba
alakadal ethra ethra ethra sundaram..
thennal ithaa...ba ba baaba
minnal ithaaa...ba ba baaba
thudikalithaa...ba ba baaba
puthumazha ethra ethra ethra sundaram..

sitarile suratha thantrithan
swarangalaayi thalodayanu nee..
swarangale padangalai
priye parannirangu nee
kinavil ethra ethra sundaram...

hey baby...I wanna love you..
hey baby...dont wanna leave you..

nin mukham sandhyayil poovupole sundaram
mulamkuzhal pattu pol nin swaram manoharam
aadyamaayi kanda naal muthalkku njan
ninnil veenalinju poyi... alinju poyi..
ethra naal thedi njan ninne onnu kaanuvaan
nirangalil mayanguvan ethra naal kothichu njan
aadyamaayi kettu njan alinju poyi ninte ganadharayil

sundari.. sugandhiyaayi..suvarna sandhyayil
varu priye vilola chandrike...
varu varu kinavil en priye vilasa lolayaayi
vasantham ethra ethra sundaram

hey baby...I wanna love you..
hey baby...dont wanna leave you..