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Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Soubin Shahir claims he was at police station for questioning, not arrested in Manjummel Boys financial fraud case
Actor and producer Soubin Shahir appeared before police in Kochi on Tuesday for questioning in connection with a financial fraud case linked to the hit Malayalam film Manjummel Boys. After questioning at the Maradu police station, Soubin told reporters that he provided all the documents sought by investigators and also submitted his mobile phone on time. Soubin Shahir both starred in and produced Chidambaram's Manjummel Boys. Soubin Shahir clarifies news of arrest in financial fraud case On Tuesday, news broke that Soubin, along with his father Babu Shahir and Shawn Anthony, had been arrested and released on bail. However, Soubin denied that he had been arrested, claiming he had been at the police station for questioning. According to PTI, he said, 'I believe the investigators are now convinced by the facts. Let them examine the documents and take a decision.' Police sources, however, confirmed that Soubin was granted conditional bail by the Kerala High Court, as per PTI, explaining why his arrest was not recorded. The financial fraud case involving Manjummel Boys team Soubin was interrogated in connection with a complaint filed by Siraj Valiyathura, who alleged that the producers promised a 40 per cent profit share over his ₹7 crore investment during the production of Manjummel Boys. As per the court's order, Maradu police are continuing their investigation and have submitted a report to the HC. The report alleges that the accused conspired to cheat the complainant. According to an Asianet report, the court had directed that the actor be present for questioning while granting anticipatory bail. The court also directed that the accused should not be questioned in custody and should be released on bail if arrested. The HC rejected the producers' request to quash the case and turned down the police's request to question them in custody. According to Sacnilk, Manjummel Boys made ₹240.5 crore worldwide. It is the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024 and the second highest-grossing Malayalam film ever after Prithviraj Sukumaran's Mohanlal-starrer L2 Empuraan. With inputs from PTI
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘L2 Empuraan is where it began': Producer blames Mohanlal film for issues with CBFC over Janaki vs State of Kerala
Even as Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi's Janaki vs State of Kerala struggles to get certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) due to disagreement over the film's title, producer G Suresh Kumar chimed in to give his two cents. Talking to the press, as per a Manorama Online report, the filmmaker blamed Prithviraj Sukumaran's hit Mohanlal-starrer L2 Empuraan for all these issues. Mohanlal in a still from Prithviraj Sukumaran's L2 Empuraan. L2 Empuraan to be blamed for Janaki vs State of Kerala's issues? Producer Suresh reportedly told the press that the controversy surrounding L2 Empuraan after its release made the censor board hyper-vigilant. 'Empuraan had to be recensored due to the controversy. That's when the censor board became more cautious. That's why this problem has arisen; everything began from there,' he said. Given that the issue is now in the Kerala High Court, he called it a 'powerful institution' and said, 'The court looks whether the name should be mentioned or not. The court can intervene 100 per cent. In my opinion, there will be a favourable verdict. Let the court watch the movie and take the decision,' he added. Incidentally, Suresh Gopi had spoken about the L2 Empuraan controversy in the parliament. He has yet to address the issues faced by his film. The controversy surrounding CBFC and JVSK After the CBFC reportedly denied certification to the film over the name Janaki, an iteration of Goddess Sita in the title, the producers J Phanindra Parameswaran and Sethuraman Nair Kankol filed a petition at the HC challenging the decision. Last week, according to PTI, the court said it would watch the film starring Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead roles on 5 July at 10 AM before deciding if the name should be changed. A hearing will be held on 9 July. During the hearing, the CBFC sought more time to file its reply affidavit. The court said it cannot unnecessarily extend the time to file a reply. The court had asked the Board the week before that to submit in writing the decision of its revising committee regarding the movie, which has not yet been certified for public viewing due to the name of its titular character -- Janaki. The Pravin Narayanan-directed film revolves around the legal battle of an assaulted woman named Janaki against the state.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya all set to make acting debut with Jude Anthany Joseph's Thudakkam; actor pens heartfelt note
Mohanlal is having a marvellous 2025 with the back-to-back success of his films L2 Empuraan and Thudarum. The actor has now announced that his daughter, Vismaya Mohanlal, will be stepping into the industry as an actor. On Tuesday, Mohanlal took to his X account to reveal the first look poster of the film. (Also read: Thudarum is further proof that Mohanlal is one of the best actors working today, still taking chances) Mohanlal's daughter, Vismaya Mohanlal, will make her acting debut soon.(Vismaya Mohanlal/Instagram) Mohanlal shared the first look poster of the film and penned a note in the caption. It read, "Dear Mayakutty, may your "Thudakkam" be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinema. #Thudakkam Written and Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Aashirvad Cinemas #VismayaMohanlal." Mohanlal tied the knot with Suchitra in 1988 and they have two children — actor Pranav and Vismaya. Mohanlal's son, Pranav Mohanlal, made his debut as a child actor with a minor role in Onnaman (2002). He broke out with his lead role in the romantic drama Hridayam, which was released in 2022. About Mohanlal's last film Mohanlal was last seen in Thudarum. It is a crime thriller directed by Tharun and co-written by KR Sunil. It is produced by M Renjith through Rejaputhra Visual Media. Prakash Varma, Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Thomas Mathew, and Krishna Prabha play supporting roles in the film. It tells the story of a modest taxi driver called Shanmugham 'Benz' who lives in tranquillity until his beloved car goes missing. He is forced to tap into an unseen side to protect everything he loves. After receiving a great response at the box office, the Malayalam film released in JioHotstar on May 30. The star will be seen next in Hridayapoorvam. The film is slated for an August release.
Khaleej Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Drishyam 3' confirmed for October 2025, Mohanlal shares latest update
Fans of the Malayalam crime drama Drishyam are in for a treat. Mohanlal has announced Drishyam 3, the third instalment in the film series, adding that it will release theatres in October this year. The actor shared the exciting news on Saturday through a video posted on Instagram and X. In the video, Mohanlal appears as George Kutty, the role that made the Drishyam franchise a major hit. He is seen greeting the team, while text on the screen reads: "Coming soon. Lights. Camera. October." October 2025 â�� the camera turns back to Georgekutty. The past never stays silent. #Drishyam3 — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) June 21, 2025 Along with the video, Mohalal wrote a caption that read, "October 2025 - the camera turns back to Georgekutty. The past never stays silent." Drishyam chronicles the struggle of Georgekutty, played by Mohanlal, and his family, who come under suspicion when the son of the Inspector General of Police is killed. The first part was released in 2013, while the second came out in 2021. Its success led to remakes in several languages, including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi. Mohanlal was last seen in the blockbuster L2: Empuraan, which hit the theatres on March 27. He acted alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, who also directed the film.
Mint
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Thudarum OTT release date: When and where to watch Malayalam blockbuster movie starring Mohanlal online
Thudarum OTT release date: Malayalam blockbuster movie Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobhana, which hit the big screen a month ago on April 26, is all set for its OTT debut. Not only did the movie receive praise from both the audience and the critics, but it was also able to translate it into numbers at the box office. The digital streaming of Thudarum will allow viewers to enjoy this must-watch family entertainer, directed by Tharun Moorthy, from the comfort of their homes. Thudarum will exclusively stream on the OTT platform JioHotstar from Friday, May 30, onwards. The Malayalam movie will be available online in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. The digital streaming platform took to X to officially announce the news of its online debut and said, 'Thudarum will be streaming from 30 May only on JioHotstar.' Thudarum, superstar Mohanlal's second big hit of the year after L2 Empuraan, witnessed a never-before-seen trend at the box office. The all-time blockbuster movie, which had opened with ₹ 5 crore, has emerged as the first ever Malayalam movie to earn over ₹ 100 crore in Kerala. Thudarum's Kerala collection stands at ₹ 116 crore after one month of its run. Globally, too, the movie made waves, collecting ₹ 232.25 crore within a month. It is now only behind Manjummel Boys ( ₹ 242 crore) and L2 Empuraan ( ₹ 265 crore). Thudarum follows Shanmugham, affectionately called 'Benz' due to his cherished black Ambassador Mark 1 car. A former film stunt assistant turned taxi driver, Benz leads a peaceful life in the hill town of Pathanamthitta. However, his world is turned upside down when his car becomes involved in a police investigation, leading him into a gripping tale of justice and resilience.
