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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali team up for Jeethu Joseph's 'Mirage' — First Look
The first look poster of 's upcoming film 'Mirage' dropped on Monday, and it's already got people talking — not for being loud or flashy, but for its quiet, haunting vibe. 'Fades as it gets closer' Starring and , the image doesn't scream action. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Instead, it leans into something slower and more psychological. Asif is seen in a pensive pose, glasses on, while Aparna stands beside him, both characters wrapped in a certain stillness. Mohanlal Confirms Drishyam 3 Release |Georgekutty Is Back A tagline on the poster reads: 'Fades as it gets closer', while the caption that came with the release — 'You kept getting closer. And this time, it didn't fade.' — only adds to the mystery. The whole thing feels like it's teasing more of a character study than a traditional thriller. Cast and crew 'Mirage' also features Hakim Shahjahan, Hannah Reji Koshy, and Sampath in supporting roles. Satheesh Kurup is handling cinematography, V S Vinayak is on editing duties, and Vishnu Shyam is composing the music. The script comes from Jeethu himself, co-written with Srinivas Abrol, based on a story by Aparna R Tarakad. Given the lineup, it's safe to say this one will aim for depth over spectacle. Jeethu Joseph has a packed slate Even as 'Mirage' rolls out its first look, Jeethu is juggling multiple projects. He's currently working on 'Valathu Vashathe Kallan' with Biju Menon and Joju George, and he's also preparing to return to the hugely popular Drishyam franchise. On the last day, Mohanlal took to his Twitter handle to share the update about 'Drishyam 3' which is set to start rolling on October this year. In an interview with a media, the director revealed that he already has a conclusion for 'Drishyam 3' in his mind. The expectations are quite high for 'Drishyam 3'.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Mirage': First look of Jeethu Joseph's next, starring Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, out
The makers of Malayalam filmmaker Jeethu Joseph's upcoming film, Mirage, starring Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, unveiled the film's first look on Monday (June 23). Billed a a psychological thriller, the film is written by Jeethu along with Srinivas Abrol, based on a story by Aparna R Tarakad. The first look poster, featuring the two leads with intense looks on their faces, was released with the tagline, 'You kept getting closer. And this time, it didn't fade' The cast of Mirage also features Hakeem Shajahan, Deepak Parambol, Hannah Reji Koshy and Sampath Raj in pivotal roles. With music scored by Vishnu Shyam, the film has cinematography by Satheesh Kurup and editing by VS Vinayak. Mirage is produced by Mukesh R Mehta, Jatin M Sethi and CV Sarathi under the E4 Entertainment production banner. Notably, this marks the seventh collaboration between Asif and Aparna after Sunday Holiday, Thrissivaperoor Kliptham, B. Tech, 2018, Kaapa and the blockbusterKishkindha Kaandam. Asif and Jeethu, on the other hand, are teaming up after their critically acclaimed Kooman.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Drishyam 3' UPDATE! Jeethu Joseph says simultaneous filming is impractical, but a common release is on the cards
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The anticipation around 'Drishyam 3' is steadily building, and director Jeethu Joseph has now addressed some of the swirling rumours — especially about whether the film will be shot in Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu simultaneously. Talking to Manorama Online, the filmmaker cleared the air, calling the idea of a simultaneous shoot 'impractical,' but shared that a common release date for all versions is definitely being considered. 'Still writing the script,' says Jeethu Jeethu Joseph, who helmed the first two parts of the acclaimed thriller, revealed that he's still in the process of finalizing the script for 'Drishyam 3'. While many assumed that production across all languages was about to kick off, Jeethu clarified that the final story is yet to be handed over to the respective language teams. Mohanlal Confirms Drishyam 3 Release |Georgekutty Is Back 'They are waiting for the script to be finished,' he said. "Once the script is complete, I'll hand it over so each team can tweak it to better suit their respective audiences — just like we did with the first two films. But the main storyline will still be mine." Simultaneous shoot? not feasible Jeethu was also clear that shooting the movie in three languages at the same time isn't a feasible option — mainly due to scheduling conflicts. 'It's nearly impossible to get all the lead actors' dates aligned,' he said, mentioning that even Mohanlal's availability may not line up with actors from the Hindi or Telugu versions. That said, fans needn't worry — the plan is still to have the same basic story across all languages. Plans for an unified release date While a multi-language shoot is off the table, Jeethu confirmed that the team is exploring the idea of releasing all versions on the same date. With the widespread reach of OTT platforms, he noted, viewers now watch multiple versions — and staggered releases could affect the visibility of each film. Jeethu also revealed that Hindi director Abhishek Pathak recently visited him in Kochi to discuss timelines for the script handover. Jeethu Joseph said that there will be always speculations, but he is focused on getting the right story at this point. Meanwhile, Jeethu Joseph's previous directorial outing was the court drama film 'Neru' which turned out to be a superhit.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jeethu Joseph promises no change in story for 'Drishyam 3' across Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The anticipation around 'Drishyam 3' just got more exciting and the reasons are many! Director Jeethu Joseph has shared some key updates about the next chapter in the gripping crime-thriller series—and fans across the country have something big to look forward to. All three versions with same story As reported by OTT Play, in a recent interview, Jeethu confirmed that 'Drishyam 3' will release in Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu, and here's the best part: all three versions will tell the same story, with only slight cultural tweaks. So whether you're watching Mohanlal , Ajay Devgn , or Venkatesh lead the story in their respective languages, you're in for an equally thrilling ride. Mohanlal Confirms Drishyam 3 Release |Georgekutty Is Back A shared story, shared suspense Speaking about the decision, Jeethu said that releasing different versions on separate dates would spoil the experience for some fans. 'The suspense could get diluted. It's important that everyone experiences the story at the same time,' he said. While there might be small changes to suit each region's sensibilities, the plot and emotional arc will stay consistent. Not filmed together, but releasing together While the team is aiming for a simultaneous release, Jeethu did mention that shooting the films at the same time might be tough. 'Getting dates from all the lead actors is a challenge,' he admitted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo Still, the goal is to hit theatres across India on the same day, offering a rare, united cinematic moment for fans of the 'Drishyam' series. Cameras roll in October Fans don't have to wait too long—'Drishyam 3' is expected to begin filming this October, just after Onam. Mohanlal, on the last day, took to his Twitter to officially announce 'Drishyam 3'. His Tweet read, "October 2025 — the camera turns back to Georgekutty. The past never stays silent. #Drishyam3." Anticipation levels are high for the third part.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Jeethu Joseph's ‘Valathu Vashathe Kallan,' starring Biju Menon and Joju George, launched
We had previously reported that Drishyam-maker Jeethu Joseph's next is a feature film titled Valathu Vashathe Kallan, starring actors Biju Menon and Joju George in the lead. On Monday (May 26), the film went on floors with a pooja ceremony in Kochi. August Cinema, the banner backing the film, and the writer of the film, Dinu Thomas Ealan, shared pictures from the pooja ceremony on their social media handles to announce the news. Billed as 'a gripping tale where crime meets conscience,' Valathu Vashathe Kallan also stars Lena, Irshad Ali, Gokul, and Shaju Sreedhar. The film has Jeethu's frequent collaborators — cinematographer Satheesh Kurup, editor Vinayak VS and music director Vishnu Shyam — reuniting for the technical duties. August Cinema, Bedtime Stories, and Cineholix jointly produce the film. Interestingly, both Joju and Biju are set to be seen in big-ticket titles in Tamil. Joju will be seen soon in Suriya's Retro, while he is also part of Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's Thug Life. Biju, on the other hand, will make a comeback in Tamil with Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming film with AR Murugadoss, titled Madharasi. Meanwhile, Jeethu is re-teaming with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and producer Antony Perumbavoor for a third installment of Drishyam.
