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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dileep and Dhyan Sreenivasan's 'Prince and Family' receives overwhelming response after OTT release
Mollywood actor Dileep 's film 'Prince and Family' crossed 100 million streaming minutes after its premiere on OTT. The Malayalam comedy-drama hit theatres on May 9 and made its way to the OTT platform on June 20. According to Google trending data, this wholesome family entertainer has earned the label of 'Most Searched Movie' and is steadily rising in popularity. Within just a few hours of release, Prince and Family crossed 100 million streaming minutes and began trending on social media. It has already become the number one film on ZEE5. About 'Prince and Family' The movie features a stellar cast including Raniya, Dhyan Sreenivasan , Siddique, Bindu Panicker, Johny Antony, and Manju Pillai . Veteran actress Urvashi has a cameo role in the movie. Directed by Binto Stephen (in his directorial debut), Prince and Family collected a total of Rs 26.3 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk. ETimes reviewed the movie : 'It is a typical good guy marries 'bad girl' story. Dileep is the titular Prince, a small-town but very popular boutique owner and the oldest of three brothers. The bane of his life is that he, with his various conditions for what his wife must be like, remains unmarried, while his brothers are married and start families. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo The film looks at some important, pertinent issues of today, namely the use and abuse of social media, particularly in light of the recent suicide by influencer Misha Agarwal. It shows how tied youngsters are to public opinion and how this has a bigger hold over them than family, community, and even basic etiquette and morals.'
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who started as uncredited child artist, was first from family to gain stardom, left promising MBBS degree and despises skin-show in films
One of the leading stars of South cinema, this actress has frequently made headlines with some of her unconventional choices. Despite being in one of the most famed professions, she leads her life low-key and focuses on serving the craft of acting without any excessive limelight. Interestingly, the diva aspires to win a National Award someday, as she confessed in one of her candid revelations. Can you guess who we are talking about? Yes, it's Sai Pallavi. Who is Sai Pallavi? Born as Sai Pallavi Senthimarai Kannan, she is an Indian actress who has gained widespread fame in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema. She has represented some of the strongest female roles on-screen. Pallavi was born in a Badaga family from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, to her parents Senthamarai Kannan and Radha. The starlet happens to be the first-generation actor from her family, who has succeeded to this extent in movies and enjoys unparalleled fame. Sai Pallavi holds an MBBS degree Well, acting and the world of films were not the first thing that Sai aspired to do. She pursued and completed her medical studies at Tbilisi State Medical University in 2016. While her degree is completed, she has not yet registered herself as a medical practitioner in India. In 2020, Sai took the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination in Trichy. From early on in her life, Sai Pallavi was quite passionate about dancing. While she was not professionally trained, she always aspired to do something about the craft. In 2008, she took part in the dance-based reality show Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Deva, which gave her recognition. She went on to become a finalist in another reality show named Dhee Ultimate Dance Show on ETV, back in 2009. Sai Pallavi did an uncredited role as a child artist The fame which she got through her dancing talents then led her to bag some roles in films where she was referred to as an uncredited child artist. These included movies like Dhoom Dhaam starring Kangana Ranaut in 2008 and Kasthuri Maan in 2005, featuring Prasanna and Meera Jasmine. Fame with Premam and onwards It was with the Malayalam film Premam in 2015 that Sai Pallavi's journey for success in films started off. She starred opposite Nivin Pauly in the romantic drama and it was a huge success. Gradually, she kept on balancing her medical studies and bagged offers from Mollywood in films like Kali, which bagged her Filmfare Best Actress award that year. In 2017, she made her Telugu debut with Sekhar Kammula's Fidaa, which was hailed as one of her best performances. She then kept on signing and delivering hit films like Middle Class Abbayi with Nani, Maari 2 with Dhanush, Athiran with Fahadh Faasil, Love Story with Naga Chaitanya, and then again starred opposite Nani in Shyam Singha Roy. All these movies were commercial successes and blockbusters at the box office. Sai Pallavi's stand against skin show in films Besides her filmography, Sai Pallavi has maintained some strict principles when it comes to her on-screen presence. The diva has clearly articulated many times how much she avoids skin-show during her performances before the camera. Not just this, but the actress also does not use any form of makeup when it comes to her work. She flaunts her natural skin tone without using any single product. Sai Pallavi has stated how she feels comfortable in her own skin without using makeup at all. Sai Pallavi's work front 2025 saw Sai Pallavi deliver some smashing hits at the box office with the movies Amaran and Thandel. Both films were gripping narratives where her performances were termed as the 'very soul of the movies'. Moving on, she continues to be in the news for her next big film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The massive budget film is an adaptation of the great Indian scripture on-screen where she will be playing the role of Sita opposite Ranbir Kapoor as Ram.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
5 new Malayalam movies releasing on OTT this week (June 23-29): From Jagadish starrer Pariwar to Mathew Thomas's Lovely
The Malayalam movie front is looking forward to some exciting new movies making their way to OTT platforms. From hearty entertainers to nail-biting thrillers, these films promise to surprise audiences from every angle. If you're on the lookout to add some new Mollywood films to your watchlist, don't miss out on these 5 Malayalam movies releasing on OTT this week. Pariwar Cast: Jagadish, Indrans, Rajendran, Alexander Prasanth, Sohan Seenulal Genre: Comedy drama Release date: March 7, 2025 Streaming on: Prime Video The storyline revolves around a man named Bhaskara Pillai who lies on his deathbed while his four sons focus on the diamond ring stuck on his finger. The children are fixated on who gets to earn the prized possession as the family patriarch is on the verge of passing away. The film focuses on each of the children and their lives, giving a critique of their own realities, which makes them so fixated on bagging the wealth all by themselves. Eleven Eleven is set against the dark streets of Vizag where a lifeless body is set to fire by an anonymous person in the shadows. This act is then followed by a series of murders specifically targetting twins, which leads to the case being taken up by the talented ACP named Aravind. How he dives into the case amid misleading clues, false witnesses and a whole lot of challenges forms the crux of the film. Azadi Cast: Sreenath Bhasi, Raveena Ravi, Lal, Vani Vishwanath, Saiju Kurup Genre: Action thriller Release date: May 23, 2025 Streaming on: Manorama Max, Sun NXT The plot of Azadi is set within the walls of a medical college where a pregnant protagonist Ganga is admitted ahead of giving birth to her child. She is imprisoned for being the prime accused in the murder of a politician's son. Amid all of it, her husband Raghu concocts a deadly plan to attempt a prison break for his wife. Will he be able to succeed in his plans or will walls close in for Ganga and Raghu as they run a possibility of being nabbed by the authorities? Only time will tell. something unexpected and catastrophic. As the groom-to-be reunites with his friends for one last hurrah before his wedding, they meet with a deadly accident which shackles them to the very core. However, things complicate shortly as they are interrupted by a woman from their past connection, who shares a common link between all of them. Lovely Cast: Mathew Thomas, Unnimaya Prasad, Manoj K Jayan, Baburaj, Joemon Genre: Romantic fantasy Release date: May 16, 2025 Streaming on: Prime Video The storyline of Lovely revolves around unexpected circumstances when a young man forms a strange friendship with a talking housefly. Their bonding happens when he gets 14 days imprisonment in a jail in Canada after insulting a woman at work. After he walks out free, the man continues with his unusual friendship with the fly while leaving others in surprise.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Prince and Family' OTT release: Social media reactions: Check out what netizens are saying about the Dileep starrer
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) After a long gap, Mollywood actor Dileep has delivered a decent film with the comedy drama 'Prince and Family'. The movie had good theatrical run and is finally out on OTT. As the Dileep starrer has started streaming on OTT, has it impressed the movie buffs? Let's check out what the Twitter world has to say. Twitter reactions One Twitter user wrote, '#Dileep The Performer Janapriya Nayakan Moment from #PrinceAndFamily.' Another review read, ' Netizens are praising Dileep's performance in a certain emotional sequence in the movie. One wrote, 'suddenly the movie went to the "ജനപ്രിയ നായകന് "moment #PrinceAndFamily.' — Whitepearl_N (@Whitepearl_N) Another one called the film a 'Decent family entertainer' that had a great message. The Tweet read, 'It was a decent family movie with a great the comic timing specially siddique, but didn't like the climax tbh ! How easily they mended the couple into a happily ever after and they even showed that her core mentality is not changed !.' Mixed responses also pour in Meanwhile, there are also mixed reviews for the film as one Tweet read, 'A film that could've been a good entertainer with a good message, let down by bad writing and one of the most irritating performances I've ever seen from the lead actress. The film crashed at the 1hr mark. Dileep's performance is undoubtedly his recent best.' Another mixed opinion read, '#PrinceandFamily A potentially strong plot was wasted due to weak writing,The emotional scenes were okay, but the cringe comedy and irritating heroine really dragged it down.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Another Tweet reads, '#PrinceAndFamily The comedy part falls flat,almost disastrous. The emotional portions work relatively better, mainly carried by Dileep & Manju Pillai. Pathetic writing, especially in the comedy & the heroine's character Below average one.' Overall verdict Looking at the responses from netizens for 'Prince and Family' after the OTT release, it cannot be said that the movie has brought back Dileep to his success form, like how 'Thudarum' was for Mohanlal, but the comedy drama movie is surely a decent watch.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Throwback: When Mohanlal's headstand pose went viral on International Yoga Day
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) As the world celebrates International Yoga Day today, let's take a look at the time Mohanlal, the "Complete Actor" of Mollywood, made headlines with his awe-inspiring headstand pose (Shirshasana) that took the internet by storm. 'To celebrate mind, body...' Back in 2017, Mohanlal shared a striking image on Facebook where he was seen balancing flawlessly in a Shirshasana. Known for his agility and body control even in his 50s, the image showcased not just his physical flexibility but also his deep commitment to the ancient discipline of yoga. Alongside the photo, he captioned, 'To celebrate mind, body and soul – practice Yoga. #Yogaday.' Kannappa - Official Kannada Trailer Netizens react - Even 22 year old me can't do this... The post instantly went viral, receiving massive attention from fans and fitness enthusiasts. With over 47,000 likes, thousands of comments, and countless shares, the photo quickly became a motivational symbol of strength and balance. One comment read, "22 വയസ് ആയ എനിക്ക് പോലും ഇത് പോലെ ചെയ്യാൻ പറ്റില്ല എന്നിട്ട് ഏട്ടന് ഇ പ്രയത്തില്ലും ഇത് ചെയ്യാൻ കഴിയുന്നു ലാലേട്ടാ നിങ്ങൾ annuu super star..... Waiting 4 villain. .." Another one wrote, "ഈ പ്രായത്തിലും ഇങ്ങനെയൊക്കെ കാണിക്കണമെങ്കിൽ ആളുടെ പേര് മോഹൻലാൽ എന്നായിരിക്കണം.(To be able to pull off something like this even at this age, the person's name has to be Mohanlal.)" A fitness icon at any age Mohanlal's dedication to fitness is no secret in the industry. Directors and co-actors have often praised his youthful energy and ability to perform physically demanding roles with ease. In 2021, Mohanlal once again used Yoga Day as an opportunity to advocate for mental and physical well-being. That year, he shared a peaceful photo of himself in meditation, encouraging fans to embrace yoga as part of their daily routine. His caption read, 'Practice Yoga for a healthy life #InternationalDayOfYoga #YogaDay.' These moments show that for Mohanlal, yoga is not just an occasional display but a way of life. Whether performing a difficult headstand or sitting in calm reflection, he continues to inspire millions to find balance, discipline, and peace through yoga. Work front On the work front, Mohanlal was last seen in 'Thudarum' which earned 3 stars out of 5 from ETimes, and our review read, "Jakes Bejoy's music elevates the scenes, making a real impact in the storytelling. Shaji Kumar's cinematography is excellent and it is perfectly coordinated with the edits by Shafeeque VB and Nishadh Yusuf. Their collective work lay the ground for the mood of the film. Tharun, whose last film Saudi Vellakka won a National Awards, could have done better to have created a more subtle story; this very much has an '80s-'90s feel. For Mohanlal fans, his raw magnetism might be exciting, but with its loud and overwritten scenes, the acting lacks nuance all around."
