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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Maareesan' trailer out: Fahadh Faasil aims to con Alzheimer's patient Vadivelu in this comedy drama
Fahadh Faasil is set to reunite with veteran Tamil actor Vadivelu after their critically acclaimed hit 'Maamannan' for the film 'Maareesan'. The makers have released the trailer of the movie on Monday. Fahadh Faasil is set to reunite with veteran Tamil actor Vadivelu after their critically acclaimed hit 'Maamannan' for the film 'Maareesan'. The makers have released the trailer of the movie on Monday. Directed by Sudheesh Shankar, the movie is billed as a comedy-drama, a complete turnaround from their last venture together in the social drama 'Maamannan'. Faasil plays the role of a thief who is on a mission to con Vadivelu for money. To succeed without resorting to violence or crime, Fahadh decides to win the actor's trust so that he can get access to his funds. The two-minute and six-second trailer begins with Fahadh being intrigued by how a fish swimming under the water became prey to a crane flying above in the sky. In a surprising turn of events, he sets his eyes on a middle-aged man (Vadivelu) carrying loads of money on a trip to Thiruvannamalai. However, a simple theft becomes a tough hassle for him when Fahadh discovers that the actor seems to be an Alzheimer's patient, who has forgotten even his Debit Card's ATM pin and route to home. In the last part of the trailer, Fahadh took a humorous dig at the comparisons of his acting performance to Kamal Haasan, calling himself "not such a great actor like him (Kamal Haasan)." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo The trailer was shared by Saregama Tamil through their YouTube handle. Maareesan - Official Trailer | Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil | Sudheesh Sankar | Yuvan Shankar Raja The movie is produced by RB Choudary under the banner of Super Good Films. The soothing music of the film is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja . The movie is slated to release in theatres on July 20, 2025. Following the iconic performances by Fahadh and Vadivelu in 'Maamannan', fans are eagerly awaiting the release of 'Maareesan', marking the duo's reunion after two years.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘Maareesan' Trailer Out: Fahadh Faasil And Vadivelu Reunite For New Comedy Drama
Chennai: Fahadh Faasil is set to reunite with veteran Tamil actor Vadivelu after their critically acclaimed hit 'Maamannan' for the film 'Maareesan'. The makers have released the trailer of the movie on Monday. Directed by Sudheesh Shankar, the movie is billed as a comedy-drama, a complete turnaround from their last venture together in the social drama 'Maamannan'. Faasil plays the role of a thief who is on a mission to con Vadivelu for money. To succeed without resorting to violence or crime, Fahadh decides to win the actor's trust so that he can get access to his funds. The two-minute and six-second trailer begins with Fahadh being intrigued by how a fish swimming under the water became prey to a crane flying above in the sky. In a surprising turn of events, he sets his eyes on a middle-aged man (Vadivelu) carrying loads of money on a trip to Thiruvannamalai. However, a simple theft becomes a tough hassle for him when Fahadh discovers that the actor seems to be an Alzheimer's patient, who has forgotten even his Debit Card's ATM pin and route to home. In the last part of the trailer, Fahadh took a humorous dig at the comparisons of his acting performance to Kamal Haasan, calling himself "not such a great actor like him (Kamal Haasan)." The trailer was shared by Saregama Tamil through their YouTube handle. Watch The Trailer Here The movie is produced by RB Choudary under the banner of Super Good Films. The soothing music of the film is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The movie is slated to release in theatres on July 20, 2025. Following the iconic performances by Fahadh and Vadivelu in 'Maamannan', fans are eagerly awaiting the release of 'Maareesan', marking the duo's reunion after two years.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kochi's film renaissance
Kochi: There was pin-drop silence inside the state-of-the-art dubbing suite, even as heavy rains pounded on the tin roofs in the neighbourhood. Actor Fahadh Faasil peered into the 150-inch projection screen, emoting the dialogue, fully immersed in the character from the yet-to-be-released Tamil movie 'Mareeshan'. Dubbing engineer Subin Joseph worked meticulously to match the actor's resonant voice with the fast-moving images, to get a frame-byframe precision. After a short break on the verandah, Fahadh returned to the Audi 1 suite situated on the third floor of Lal Media Arts film studio to continue dubbing. Although a major portion of the road movie was shot in Chennai, Fahadh chose Kochi for its post-production work: A testament to the city's rise in prominence in the South Indian film production ecosystem. Lal Media in fact has two more dubbing studios on its third floor that have been booked for two major upcoming film projects. Next to it, the post-production work of another major movie was on at DLS Studio — one of the largest and most advanced Dolby atmos studios in Kerala — and a team led by sound designer P C Vishnu was in the final stages of mixing a movie starring Saiju Kurup. With nearly 20 digital studios, sound and editing suites and production floors equipped with cutting-edge technology coming up in Kochi in the last five years, the state's business capital has metamorphosed into a post-production and virtual film production hub in South India. Gone are the days when Malayalam cine artists and singers used to travel to Chennai, for post-production work and even made Chennai their second home due to easy access to big studios there. Today, blockbusters like the Rs 200-crore hit 'Thudarum' were entirely produced and post-produced in Kochi, from concept to completion. The AI-generated young look of Mammootty of the 80s for Rekhachithram was created at a Kochi-based AI studio. It earned nationwide acclaim and became a box office success. Similarly, the stunning Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) of '2018', based on Kerala floods, was developed by Kochi's visual effects team and the movie proved that a world-class post-production can be done on a modest budget, redefining what's possible for regional cinema. 'Premalu' which grossed Rs 100 crore had completed its post-production including Digital Intermediate (DI) and VFX in Kochi. Producers of several upcoming bigbudget films, including 'Kadamattathu Kathanar' and 'Aadu 3', are planning to carry out large-scale VFX work in Kochi. The city has firmly established itself as one of the country's leading post-production hubs — home to cutting- edge DI studios and one of the largest studio floors in India by Gokulam Group, spanning a massive 45,000 sq ft at Pookkattupady on the city outskirts. Today, a leading film studio in Kochi handles the post-production works — including editing, dubbing, sound mixing, VFX and DI — for over a hundred films each year. "It was a revolutionary step," recalls senior sound designer Vinod P Sivaram, an FTII Pune alumnus who played a key role in this transformation by helping set up Lal Media. "Our studio began in a modest rented building and the first recording done there was of the songs of the movie Kannaki," he says. Shibu G Susheelan, senior production executive and general secretary of Fefka's production executive wing, said currently, post-production work for at least 10 films is under way in the city, with studios operating in three six-hour shifts due to packed schedules. "The relatively low production costs for computer graphics (CG) and DI work in Kochi, coupled with the improved quality of output, are prompting many producers to choose Kochi over post-production teams from other states," he says. Even Tamil and Telugu films are increasingly turning to Kochi. "In Malayalam, almost all major production houses — such as Anto Joseph Film Company, Aashirvad Cinemas, Gokulam Movies, Friday Film House, Kavya Films etc — are now based in Kochi and rely on local studios for post-production. Gokulam's studio floor to come up in Pookkattupady will be a milestone in virtual film production," Susheelan says. Alan, who is managing the Lal Media says the studio has all modern post-production facilities in Kochi including two Dolby Atmos mixing studios, through an investment of Dolby Atmos mixing facility costing around Rs 2 crore. "DLS Studio has already done Dolby Atmos mixing for 35-40 films, including several non-Malayalam projects, in the past one year alone. During the same period, Lal Media handled 45 to 50 dubbing assignments, reflecting Kochi's growing strength in post-production services. If we opt for Chennai, logistics and accommodation costs can be more than four times higher than what we spend in Kochi," he says. Jithendran, a senior dubbing engineer pointed out that almost all advanced studio microphone systems, such as the well-regarded U-87 and AKG are available in Kochi now and even the senior film stars are very satisfied with the post-production services available here. Although the roots of Malayalam cinema trace back to Kerala's capital, Thiruvananthapuram, where J C Daniel — the father of Malayalam cinema — made the first film with a locally assembled crew and studio, the industry soon migrated to Madras (now Chennai). By the 1930s, Malayalam cinema was entirely based there. For over five decades, Madras remained the nerve centre of Mollywood, where stars lived, technicians thrived and production houses flourished — many of them dominated by Tamil-speaking professionals, particularly in the technical departments. It wasn't until the 1960s that Kerala began to build its own cinematic infrastructure with the emergence of two major studios — Udaya and Merryland. The establishment of Chitranjali Studio in 1980 further strengthened local production capabilities. Even then, post-production and technical work remained tied to Kodambakkam in Tamil Nadu for many decades. The real shift began in the early 2000s, when Kochi started attracting young new-gen filmmakers with its modern facilities. Until the turn of the millennium, almost all post-production work for Malayalam films was done in Chennai. That pattern began to shift when filmmaker Lal, of the Siddique-Lal duo, launched Lal Media in Kochi. In 2001, 'Kalyanaraman' became the first Malayalam film to complete nearly 90% of its post-production work in Kochi. The movie went on to become a massive hit. The momentum continued with Thilakkam, followed by other notable movies like 'Vellithira' and 'Mizhi Randilum', all of which completed their post-production at the same studio. In 2004, the studio moved to a permanent facility and during Vishu 2006, six out of seven Malayalam releases had completed their post-production there. Building on this momentum, several prominent film personalities also established their own ventures. Actor Dileep, in collaboration with Lal and Suresh Gopi, founded DLS Studios — a full-fledged post-production facility that quickly became one of the busiest in the city. Similarly, Mohanlal launched Vismayas Max Studios in Kochi in 2006, expanding from his original base in Thiruvananthapuram. "Now known as Aries Vismayas Max,the studio has grown into one of the region's most technically advanced facilities, serving both Malayalam and other South Indian language productions," Vinod says. 'Colour Planet' -- a joint venture of Fahadh, Dileesh Pothan and Shyam Pushakaran -- started an advanced post-production DI studio in the city, specialising in colour correction and grading. 'Sapthaa Records' which established the first Atmos studio in Kochi, in 2020 became a favourite among South Indian filmmakers. The studio has provided services for nearly 200 films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, including notable titles like Kanthara. Kerala now does not depend on Hyderabad for good sound designing technology. "Currently we have two Dolby Atmos mixing facilities in Kochi and many more are to come. Specialised sound mixing facilities for OTT release are available in Kochi's studios. Many more Malayalam movies are coming with Dolby Atmos, as the number of Dolby Atmos theatres are increasing in the state," sound designer Dan Jose says. Over the past five years, most music studios associated with the Malayalam film industry have also relocated from Chennai to Kochi and popular musicians like Bijipal, Deepak Dev and Alphons have their own studios in the city. "Many talented musicians from Kerala are now able to stay and work within the state, instead of seeking opportunities elsewhere. With studios in Kochi, costs are lower and the overall environment is comfortable and thriving. Currently, only foreign-style string and brass recordings are done in Chennai. But even that may soon shift to Kochi, making the city self-sufficient in the orchestral segment as well," Deepak Dev says.
NDTV
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Actor Fahadh Faasil Buys Volkswagen Golf GTI- One Of 150 Units In India
Volkswagen India has initiated the deliveries of the Golf GTI in the Indian market. This comes following the sales of 150 units of the hot hatch available in the country right after the announcement of the bookings. One of these units has ended up occupying the space in actor Fahadh Faasil's garage. It is to be noted that the actor known for his exceptional role in movies like Aavesham is known for having a taste for good cars. The update of Fahadh Faasil's new Volkswagen Golf GTI was shared on Instagram. In the visuals shared on social media, the actor can be seen taking delivery of his new possession. It comes from the dealership that recently delivered 25 units of the hot hatch in an event. Based on the pictures, Fahadh has picked out the Grenadilla Black Metallic colour of the car. Besides black, the hatchback is available in Moonstone Grey, Kings Red, and Onyx White. The Volkswagen Golf GTI, owned by Fahadh Faasil, has a starting price of Rs 53 lakh (ex-showroom) and features a power-packed 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 265 horsepower and 370 Nm of torque at the peak of its performance. This engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, effectively transmitting power to the front wheels. Moreover, the Golf GTI includes an electronically controlled front-axle differential lock, improving its performance and handling. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Volkswagen Kayamkulam (@volkswagen_kayamkulam) To earn the title of hot hatch, the car has impressive acceleration figures, claiming it can reach 0 to 100 kmph in merely 5.9 seconds. In addition, the vehicle's top speed is electronically restricted to 267 kmph. These numbers highlight the sports credentials of the hatchback. Besides the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Fahadh Faasil has many other exotic cars in his garage. The list includes Mini Countryman, Lamborghini Urus, Porsche 911, and Land Rover Defender.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Maareesan' teaser: Fahadh Faasil, Vadivelu reunite in an intriguing road thriller
The teaser of the upcoming Tamil film, Maareesan, starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, was unveiled by the makers on Wednesday (June 4). Written by V Krishna Moorthy and directed by Sudheesh Sankar, the film marks a reunion between the two actors after their acclaimed 2023 film Maamannan. The teaser, set to the popular 'Aaha Inba Nilaavinile' song from 1957's Mayabazar, opens with aerial shots that track two men on a bike (played by Fahadh and Vadivelu) travelling through different landscapes. Everything points towards a breezy, feel-good road film, until the two lead characters begin to sing the Mayabazar song. The table turns, and we begin to see glimpses of a thriller story. The 83-minute teaser does a great job at piquing our interests without revealing much about the film's plot. The teaser also shows actor Vivek Prasanna as Fahadh's character's friend, while veteran comedian Kovai Sarala and actor-producer PL Thenappan appear as cops. Sithara, Livingston, Renuka, Saravana Subbiah, Krishna, Haritha, and Telephone Raja are also part of the cast of Maareesan. With music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, the film has cinematography by Kalaiselvan Sivaji and editing by Sreejith Sarang. RB Choudary produces the film under his Super Good Films banner.
