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Pink Villa
6 days ago
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- Pink Villa
9 best South films of 2025 first-half: Tourist Family, Nani's HIT 3 to Thudarum
The first half of 2025 saw some massive releases from South Indian cinema, including Ram Charan starrer Game Changer, Kamal Haasan's Thug Life, Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan, and more. While some satisfied the audiences, others fell short. As we step towards the latter half of 2025, let's take a look back and explore some of the top-rated releases from 2025's first half. Where to watch top 9 South films of 2025 on OTT 1. Rekhachithram (Malayalam) Cast: Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Manoj K Jayan, Siddique, Jagadish, Saikumar, Harisree Ashokan, Mammootty (AI-cameo) Director: Jofin T Chacko Genre: Crime Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 20 minutes Where to watch: SonyLIV Rekhachitham, starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan in the lead, is considered one of the first hits from Malayalam cinema this year. The mystery crime drama is an alternative historical film, which takes place at the shooting location of Mammootty starrer Kathodu Kathoram (1985). The film focuses on the story of a newly reinstated CI Vivek Gopinath, who comes across an old case of a young girl gone missing, shrouded in mystery. 2. Kudumbasthan (Tamil) Cast: Manikandan, Saanve Meghana, R Sundarrajan, Guru Somasundaram, Kudassanad Kanakam Director: Rajeshwar Kalisamy Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 35 minutes Where to watch: ZEE5 Kudumbasthan is a Tamil-language comedy drama featuring Manikandan in the lead role. The top-rated movie features the story of Naveen, a man from a lower-middle-class family who marries his girlfriend despite hailing from different caste backgrounds. As he becomes the sole earner of the family, the film features the financial turmoil he faces, balancing mounting debts and family tensions after losing his job. Whether he succeeds in his journey or fails forms the entire story. 3. Choo Mantar (Kannada) Choo Mantar is a Kannada-language film featuring the tale of 4 friends who decide to enter the Morgan house. In hopes of finding a secret treasure, they accidentally find something much more sinister. 4. Court: State vs A Nobody (Telugu) Court: State vs A Nobody is a legal drama that features the tale of a teenager who is presumed to be guilty of a heinous crime. How a passionate defense attorney fights for him against the system of prejudice and corruption becomes the central focus of the film. 5. Veera Dheera Sooran: Part – 2 (Tamil) Cast: Chiyaan Vikram, SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Dushara Vijayan, Prudhvi Raj, Baalaji SU, Ramesh Indira, Maala Parvathi Director: SU Arun Kumar Genre: Neo-noir Action Thriller Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Veera Dheera Sooran: Part - 2 is a neo-noir action thriller written and directed by SU Arun Kumar. The Tamil-language film features the story of Kaali, a former henchman of a mobster who is brought back for a mission to put an end to a police officer. The entire film focuses on the night's journey of how Kaali manages to complete the mission and what it costs him. 6. Thudarum (Malayalam) Cast: Mohanlal, Shobana, Prakash Varma, Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju Director: Tharun Moorthy Genre: Crime Thriller Runtime: 2 hours and 43 minutes Where to watch: JioHotstar Thudarum is a Malayalam film featuring Mohanlal and Shobana in the lead roles. The crime thriller drama focuses on the story of Shanmugham aka Benz, once a stuntman in cinema, who leads a quiet life with his family in a town in Kerala. However, once his son goes missing and what happens to him forces Benz to take revenge on the wrongdoers. 7. Tourist Family (Tamil) Tourist Family features the story of a Sri Lankan family of four who move out of their country due to economic crisis. The film focuses on the family's interaction with the rest of the neighbors after they arrive in Tamil Nadu. 8. HIT: The Third Case (Telugu) Cast: Nani, Srinidhi Shetty, Rao Ramesh, Samuthirakani, Tisca Chopra, Adivi Sesh, Karthi Director: Sailesh Kolanu Genre: Neo-noir Action Thriller Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes Where to watch: Netflix HIT: The Third Case, starring Nani in the lead role, was released on the big screens earlier this year. The action thriller film features the story of a ruthless police officer, Arjun Sarkaar, who is sent by the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) in order to capture a group of serial offenders, leading to a bigger conspiracy at play. The movie was the 3rd installment in the HIT Cinematic Universe, with a fourth installment titled HIT: The Fourth Case in the lineup. 9. Padakkalam (Malayalam) Padakkalam is a supernatural fantasy comedy featuring the tale of four comic nerd friends who suspect their college professor, Renjith, of practicing black magic. After locking horns with him, the rest of the film features how the gang deals with a body swap situation along with another professor, Shaji.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal director S Vipin on Anaswara Rajan's professionalism: ‘I need to give her a...'
Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal, the latest Malayalam film starring Anaswara Rajan, is getting positive reviews from viewers for its straightforward but intriguing plot, which is delivered humorously. The film's director, S Vipin, discussed how each actor's performance surprised him in an exclusive conversation with OTTplay. Tune in to OTTplay Premium for access to the latest Malayalam OTT releases like Alappuzha Gymkhana, Maranamass among others According to Vipin, he respects Anaswara Rajan's professionalism and capability to perform. He stated, "I just need to give her a briefing about a scene, and she does it brilliantly and keeps the emotional continuity for the next scenes without any prompting." The filmmaker, who made his directorial debut with Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal, added that every actor's on-screen performance surprised him, and it is difficult to pick the best one among them. Azees Nedumangad, for example, studied the local store proprietors and skillfully mimicked their demeanour on screen. He also mentioned how successfully Joemon Jyothir adapted to his quirky role of Shakthi. The director further commented that Mallika Sukumaran and Baiju Santhosh performed their parts with ease. 'Acting on reactions, in my opinion, is a true ability, and the impact would be greater,' Vipin stated. He claimed that he prefers actors to perform according to the script and does not support impromptu alterations while filming. He did, however, allow some modifications, such as Joemon's character startling an elderly guy by abruptly revving up his motorbike. The screenplay for Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal, which is based on a funeral and the surrounding circumstances, was written by the director himself. When writing the script, Vipin said he did not have any actors in mind. "I like to pick the appropriate ones once the screenplay is finished and the project is underway," he remarked. The debutante went on to remark that he thinks a strong story is more vital than writing for a specific star. He continued, "You would be able to decide who is best suited for it after writing a script." Also Read: Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal review: Anaswara Rajan-starrer strikes the right balance between hilarious & heartfelt moments in a film on funeral
Pink Villa
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
New South movies releasing in theaters this week (June 9-15): Padai Thalaivan and Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal
South cinema this week will see slightly lesser movies making their way for theatrical release. However, both of them are sure to give each other a tough fight and make their way successfully to the box office. So without any further ado, here are the 2 South movies which are releasing in theaters this week. Padai Thalaivan Upcoming Tamil action film Padai Thalaivan has been especially grabbing attention lately since Ilaaiyaraaja would be composing the musical score of the film. The theme of the film is against the background of wild elephants and dangerous forest regions and makes an interesting narrative use of it. A gripping drama, audiences would be in for a treat given how the film deals with gripping realities of life without any sugar coating. Raw emotion and realism are touted to be the key takeaway of the film. The plot is said to be heavily based on a real life incident, garnering all the more hype from fans and audiences even before theatrical release. Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal Cast: Anaswara Rajan, Siju Sunny, Joemon Jyothir, Baiju Santhosh, Noby Marcose Director: S Vipin Language: Malayalam Release date: June 13, 2025 Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal is an upcoming Malayalam language comedy drama which will be released this month. It is deemed to be a modern and endearing story encapsulated within a family drama. Pictured in the backdrop of a rural village, the film revolves around a small-town shopkeeper and his daughter who are dealing with a series of unfortunate events at their house. A sudden death adds to the complexity of the situation. The daughter's awakening to calm the chaos and offer resolution to the pressing issues forms the crux of the story.
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
5 Malayalam movies releasing in theaters this week (May 19 - May 25): Narivetta, 916 Kunjoottan to Police Day
This week, Malayalam movie buffs have plenty to cheer about. A new lineup of films is all set to light up theaters across the state. Whether you're in the mood for action, comedy, or drama, the upcoming releases promise something for everyone. Here are the Malayalam films arriving in cinemas this week. Malayalam movies releasing this week in theaters 1. Narivetta Narivetta is an upcoming cop thriller inspired by some true events. Set in a tribal village, the story follows the local community's fierce struggle to protect their ancestral land. As powerful forces attempt to take away their rights, the villagers stand strong against injustice. The film explores themes of resilience, politics, and power. Though it was originally slated for release on May 16, the makers later decided to postpone it to a later date. 2. 916 Kunjoottan 916 Kunjoottan follows the journey of Sidharth, affectionately known as Kunjoottan. He is a man with dwarfism who leads two very different lives. In his village, he runs a small tea shop and in the city, he is a successful businessman. His life begins to change when a marriage proposal and Vaishnavi's arrival stir deep emotions. As hidden truths surface, Kunjoottan finds himself torn between love, identity, and unresolved past ties. 3. Police Day Cast: Ansiba Hassan, Nandhu, Dharmajan Bolgatty Release date: May 23, 2025 The film revolves around the mysterious death of a DYSP, initially believed to be a suicide. However, as IPS officer Lal Mohan begins investigating, the case reveals shocking twists that hint at a possible murder. With each step, hidden truths come to light. Directed by Santhosh Mohan Palodu features a screenplay by Manoj I.G. and a background score by Ronnie Raphael. Rakesh Asoka handles editing. 4. Moonwalk Cast: Sreekanth Murali, Sanjana Doss Release date: May 23, 2025 Set against the backdrop of a remote Kerala village in the late 1980s, Moonwalk draws inspiration from real events. The story follows a group of young individuals passionate about learning breakdance. Their journey is filled with challenges, both personal and social, as they chase their dream. Directed by Vinod A. K. and produced by Listin Stephen, the film features music composed by Prashant Pillai. 5. Mr and Mrs Bachelor Cast: Anaswara Rajan, Dayyana Hameed, Indrajith Sukumaran Release date: May 23, 2025 If you like Malayalam romantic dramas, then do watch this film in theaters tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Bachelor is directed by Deepu Karunakaran and features Anaswara Rajan and Indrajith Sukumaran in lead roles. It explores relationships with a touch of humor and emotional depth. Produced by Prakash Highline, the film's music is composed by PS Jayahari.
