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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Best Malayalam horror comedies to watch before Arjun Ashokan's Sumathi Valavu
Malayalam actor Arjun Ashokan's upcoming film, Sumathi Valavu, will hit the big screen on August 1. The horror comedy is said to be based on a chilling folktale about the infamous Sumathi Valavu in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district. We list the top horror comedies in Malayalam that you should see before Sumathi Valavu. You can stream these on OTTplay Premium as well. Posters of Pretham and Romancham Malayalam horror comedies on OTT Pretham Three friends who open a resort where they see paranormal activities are at the centre of this horror comedy. These events compel them to turn to mentalist John Don Bosco for help. They quickly discover that the resort is haunted by a ghost who is trying to find out why she died. The performances of Aju Varghese and Sharaf U Dheen in this movie have their own amusing moments. Romancham The film is based on actual events that occurred in Bangalore after seven roommates played Ouija board. All of the performers contribute plenty to the comedy portion of the film, making it one of the best horror entertainers in Malayalam in recent times. Actors Soubin Shahir, Siju Sunny, and Sajin Gopu, lead this film, along with Arjun Ashokan. Oru Murai Vanthu Paarthaya In this movie, a local wrestler named Prakashan meets a girl named Parvathy. Their lives converge once he lets her stay in his house. But Prakashan quickly learns that Parvathy is not human, which sets up a number of funny scenarios as he and his friends deal with this revelation. Pakalpooram Brahmadattan Namboothiri once battled an evil ghost in Sooryamagalam, the setting for this tale. The demonic being swore to kill his son in order to exact revenge on his family. Gauridasan, the youngest son of Brahmadattan, is tasked with taming the spirit years later and eventually develops feelings for Seemathini. But she is not who she seems to be, and the main focus of the film is the amusing fallout. Manthrikan Mukundan Unni spends his time in a secluded village with two friends because he is not particularly fond of his father's black magic abilities. He falls in love with Malu, a girl he meets there. A few years later, a wealthy family calls him to rid their home of a ghost. Malavika does not recognise him when he meets her again.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manjummel Boys actor-producer Soubin Shahir denies arrest in financial fraud case, claims police understood his side: 'We went for arbitration...'
Malayalam actor and producer Soubin Shahir has clarified that he was not arrested in connection with the financial fraud case related to the blockbuster film Manjummel Boys. Speaking to the media after two days of questioning by the Maradu police, Soubin said reports of his arrest were incorrect. 'We have the documents in our hands and the figures that are still to come. The payments are still pending. All the documents prior to this have already been submitted,' Soubin said while talking to the reporters outside the police station, adding that he trusted both the police and the court. 'We went for arbitration,' says Soubin The Maheshinte Prathikaaram actor, who also co-produced Manjummel Boys, alleged that the complaint against him was based on false financial claims. 'The figures they are quoting are wrong. All the correct figures have been submitted. We have already paid. They are the ones who filed the case. We went for arbitration — they were the ones who didn't show up,' he said. He also clarified that no further summons had been issued. 'They said they will inform us if needed,' he added. Father Babu Shahir and co-producer Shawn Antony also questioned Soubin was interrogated in connection with a complaint filed by Siraj Valiyathura, who alleged that the producers promised a 40 per cent profit share in return for his Rs 7 crore investment during the film's production. Siraj claimed he neither received the profit nor a refund. Maradu police also questioned Soubin's father and co-producer Babu Shahir, as well as producer Shawn Antony, in the case. Soubin Shahir's 'Romancham' gets an OTT release date While Soubin has denied being arrested, several reports stated that the actor and his co-producers were briefly arrested and released on bail due to anticipatory bail granted earlier by the High Court. The court had directed that the accused should not be questioned in custody and should be released immediately if arrested. The High Court had also refused to quash the case, and turned down the police's request for custodial interrogation. According to the investigation report filed by the police, the accused misled the complainant into believing that the film's first schedule was complete before filming had actually begun. Authorities are now pressing for a thorough audit of the film's revenue, given its massive commercial success. Manjummel Boys becomes Malayalam cinema's top grosser of 2024 Directed by Chidambaram, Manjummel Boys stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi , Deepak Parambol, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., and others. The survival drama is based on a real-life incident at the Guna Caves in 2006. According to Sacnilk, the film has collected Rs 240.5 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024 and the second-highest of all time, behind L2: Empuraan. Earlier this year, legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja also filed a case against the producers for unauthorised usage of the iconic song Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan from the 1991 Tamil film Gunaa.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Suriya's upcoming film with Jithu Madhavan is under discussion
Making his last appearance in Karthik Subbaraj's Retro, Suriya is now busy filming for his 46th project with Venky Atluri in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, there is an interesting update about his next venture. Helmer of Fahadh Faasil starrer Aavesham, Jithu Madhavan, is in discussion to direct Suriya's 47th project. Though in the early stages, the director confirms that talks are indeed going on, and he cannot divulge further details at this point. Following his successful debut with the 2023 horror-comedy Romancham, which had Soubin Shahir starring, Jithu struck gold with his sophomore Aavesham too. This film follows the consequences faced by three college friends after befriending a gangster to get even with their bullies. Aavesham became a box-office hit in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu, making over Rs 150 crore. We had earlier reported that the makers of Suriya 46, starring Mamitha Baiju as the female lead, are planning a quick shoot for about three months. The actor is also filming for his 45th film with filmmaker-actor RJ Balaji. Jithu's supposed next was with Mohanlal, but he confirmed the film has been dropped and that he is currently scripting a new film to be directed by Manjummel Boys fame Chidambaram. It is backed by Jana Nayagan producers KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Suriya 47': Suriya in talks with ‘Aavesham' director Jithu Madhavan for his next: reports
It seems like Tamil superstar Suriya is adding more projects to his already packed schedule. The actor is currently working on his films with RJ Balaji and Venky Atluri. Moreover, the actor also has Vaadivaasal with ace filmmaker Vetri Maaran in the line-up. Now, the latest is that the actor is reportedly in talks with Malayalam director Jithu Madhavan, best known for helming films like Romancham and Aavesham, for an upcoming film. According to a report by Cinema Express, the director has confirmed that he's in negotiations with the star. Other details remain unknown at the moment. This comes just days after Suriya began shooting for his upcoming movie with director Venky Atluri, tentatively called Suriya 46. The film features Mamitha Baiju as the female lead. Interestingly, Suriya also has the long-awaited Vaadivaasal in the line-up. Kalaipuli S Thanu, the producer of the movie, had told The Hindu in Aprilthat the film will get rolling from June; however, there hasn't been any update on the film as of now. Jithu Madhavan turned heads with his blockbuster debut feature, Romancham. The director followed it up with the widely acclaimed blockbuster Aavesham. Starring Fahadh Faasil, the film made over ₹150 crores at the box office. Notably, it was announced earlier this year that Jithu has penned Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram's upcoming film.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kapkapiii Movie Review: This campy horror comedy has more chuckles than chills
Story: A group of out-of-work boys begin dabbling with an Ouija board just for kicks. At first, it's all fun and games — until strange events start to unfold. What begins as harmless mischief soon spirals into chaos, turning their lives upside down. 'Kapkapiii' is a Hindi remake of the 2023 Malayalam horror-comedy Romancham. Review: Horror comedies flow in a peculiar rhythm that's often hard to perfect. It's a fine balance that has to be maintained between making it too campy, somewhat goofy, and scary enough to make the audience feel just a tinge of fear. Kapkapiii checks these boxes mostly — but not without flaws. Manu (Shreyas Talpade) and his friends Achyut (Dinker Sharma), Nanku (Jay Thakkar), Nirup (Varun Pande) and others are a bunch of nincompoops sharing a room and doing all the aimless things out-of-work boys usually do. Things get mildly exciting when two young girls — Kavya (Siddhi Idnani) and Madhu (Sonia Rathee) — move in next door. But just when romance seems like a possibility, the story takes a sharp, spooky turn when Manu brings home an Ouija board. What begins as casual foolery soon snowballs into a series of eerie events that start to disrupt their lives. The tension gradually builds until it reaches a flashpoint — an unmistakable, unsettling presence in the house. As the plot progresses, more twists stumble out of the closet, adding layers of chaos to the group's already messed-up reality. Directed by the late Sangeeth Sivan best known for comedies like 'Kya Kool Hain Hum', 'Apna Sapna Money Money', and 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2', leans heavily into the humour more than the horror. The comedy is crude, occasionally borderline offensive, but many of the jokes surprisingly land. The film thrives in its raw, unfiltered moments — thanks to the tapori lingo and the wild ways these boys speak to each other. There's a consistent stream of chuckles, aided by the fact that each character is quirkier than the next. Sivan and writers Saurabh Anand and Kumar Priyadarshi find fertile ground in their concept — throwing a motley bunch of lazy fellas into a haunted house scenario. It's not polished, but it's packed with energy. Unfortunately, the female characters here feel like mere props. Their presence is largely inconsequential, and their romantic tracks do little beyond stretching the runtime. Tusshar Kapoor's entry in the second half is a welcome change of pace. His character Kabir has a very bizarre yet funny trajectory. Tusshar's goofy expressions help but his character could have been fleshed out better. Shreyas Talpade is loud, as expected, but brings the right madness to Manu. Among the supporting cast, Dibyendu Bhattacharya is a total riot even in a short cameo. He has the rare ability to make an impression with minimal screen time. The screenplay, while rooted in a solid concept, feels cluttered with too many characters and too much chaos. While the humour works, the horror often fizzles. Still, the chemistry between the boys keeps things from falling apart. Music by Ajay Jayanthi blends well with the film's overall vibe, keeping it breezy and fun. Overall, 'Kapkapiii' is a harmless fun film that will tickle your funny bone but won't exactly send shivers down your spine.
