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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Prithviraj Sukumaran-Vysakh film Khalifa begins
Khalifa is scripted by Jinu V Abraham, who wrote Prithviraj's Masters, London Bridge, and Kaduva. He also made his directorial debut with the Prithviraj-starrer Adam Joan. Khalifa, set to start rolling in London on August 6, is planned as a big-scale entertainer. Jomon T John will wield the camera, with music by Jakes Bejoy, edits by Chaman Chakko and action by Yannick Ben. Saregama's Yoodlee Films is backing the film.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Khalifa' update: Prithviraj–Vysakh's revenge thriller begins shoot, fans excited for grand action
'Khalifa' is a Malayalam revenge thriller starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and directed by Vysakh. It is full of action, drama, and a powerful story. The shoot has begun, come, let's see where. About the film The upcoming Malayalam film titled 'Khalifa', which is a revenge thriller, and it was announced way back in 2022. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role and is directed by Vysakh. This film marks a reunion between the actor and director after nearly a decade since their last successful collaboration on 'Pokkiri Raja'. The story for 'Khalifa' has been written by Jinu V Abraham, who is known for his work in 'Kaduva'. The combination of Prithviraj, Vysakh, and Jinu has created high expectations among fans and film enthusiasts. Film shooting location According to the reports of OTTPlay, initially, it was believed that the shooting for 'Khalifa' film would begin in Dubai. However, the latest update confirms that the film's production has actually set to start shooting in a European city london on August 6, 2025. The exact city in Europe is still not confirmed, but it is clear that the team has shifted their plans and chosen Europe for the initial schedule of the shoot instead of Dubai. But despite this change, Dubai location still remains one of the major filming locations for the film, and some part of the film will also be shot in Nepal and Kerala, these diverse locations are expected to add a unique visual appeal to the film and support its high-action, revenge driven story. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walgreens Won't Like This: A Legal 87¢ Generic Viagra Trick for Everyone fridayplans Learn More Undo The movie is being produced on a big budget. Prithviraj Sukumaran's excitement Prithviraj Sukumaran expressed his excitement about the project, saying that he is proud to be a part of a film that has such a massive scale and ambition. He mentioned that he is happy to work with a team that shares his vision for quality cinema. Director Vysakh also shared his enthusiasm, saying that he is thrilled to work with Prithviraj again and he believes that 'Khalifa' will set a new benchmark in Indian action films.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prithviraj Sukumaran mourns stuntman SM Raju: 'Your skill and guts made magic possible'- Read below
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has joined the Indian film fraternity in mourning the death of SM Raju , a veteran stuntman who lost his life in a devastating on-set accident. Taking to Instagram, Prithviraj penned a heartfelt message, honouring the courage and skill that Raju brought to every frame. 'Rest in peace Raju. So many moments of magic that would have been impossible to film without your skill and guts! You will be missed forever!' A stunt gone horribly wrong Prithviraj Sukumaran in Bengaluru for the promotion of his film Kaduva The accident occurred on Sunday, July 13, during the filming of a high-risk sequence for Tamil actor Arya's upcoming film, reportedly titled Vettuvan, directed by Pa Ranjith. The scene involved a car-toppling stunt using an SUV, which was supposed to launch off a ramp and crash-land in a controlled motion. However, the stunt turned fatal when the car flipped mid-air and crumpled on impact. Disturbing visuals from the shoot, shared by CinemaMadness, show SM Raju behind the wheel, executing the stunt. As the SUV launches, it spirals out of control, flipping and crashing violently, prompting gasps from the crew. Moments later, team members are seen rushing to the wreckage and pulling Raju out. He had sustained critical chest injuries by the time Raju was taken out. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Rushed to hospital, declared dead on arrival According to The Financial Express, SM Raju was immediately rushed to the Nagapattinam Government Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Vishal and Stunt Silva pays tribute - 'I will definitely be there for his family's future' Actor Vishal took Twitter and wrote, "So difficult to digest the fact that stunt artist Raju passed away while doing a car toppling sequence… He was such a brave person. My deepest condolences and may his soul rest in peace. Not just this tweet — I will definitely be there for his family's future… From the bottom of my heart and as my duty, I extend my support for them." Stunt Silva wrote on social media, "One of our great car-jumping stunt artists, S.M. Raju, died today while doing car stunts. Our stunt union and the Indian film industry will be missing him.'
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suresh Gopi's ‘Ottakkomban' second schedule begins in Thodupuzha
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The second schedule of the Malayalam film ' Ottakkomban ,' directed by Mathews Thomas, commenced on Monday, April 21, in Thodupuzha. To continue till June The first phase of filming was completed in Thiruvananthapuram earlier in January. The second schedule is now underway following Suresh Gopi 's official engagements as a Union Minister and the Vishu-Easter festivities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Remarkable Oscar Outfits Ever Interesticle Undo The second scheduled shoot began at the Arakkulam Sree Dharma Sastha Sree Mahadeva Temple with scenes featuring Suresh Gopi, Poojappura Radhakrishnan, Vanchiyoor Praveen, Gopan Guruvayoor, Raj Mohan, and several junior artists. Suresh Gopi plays the lead role of Kaduvakkunnel Kuruvachan , and the film boasts a star-studded cast including actors from Bollywood and other industries. According to News 18, the filming is planned to continue until the end of June, covering locations in and around Thodupuzha, Pala, Bharananganam, and Erattupetta. After this, the team will move on to international locations like Malaysia and Macau. Executive producer Krishnamoorthy stated that the team aims to complete the shoot as quickly as possible based on Suresh Gopi's availability amidst his busy political commitments. What is 'Ottakkomban' about? 'Ottakkomban is inspired by the life of Kaduvakkunnel Kuruvachan, a powerful figure from the Meenachil taluk known for his influence across business, social, spiritual, political, and cultural spheres. According to the reports, the character of Kuruvachan has been adapted to reflect contemporary sensibilities and changes in modern times. Kaduva - Theme Song Prithviraj's 'Kaduva' Earlier, Prithviraj Sukumaran was featured in the same role in the actioner 'Kaduva.' Due to some legal issues, the name of Prithviraj Sukumaran in the action flick was changed to Kaduvakkunnel Kuriyachan. Reportedly, this change was mandated by the Censor Board following a petition filed by Jose Kuruvinakkunnel, who alleged that the film was based on his life and could tarnish his and his family's reputation. Although the name was altered for the primary Indian release, Jose later submitted another petition, asserting that the original name continued to appear in certain international versions.
