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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anoop Menon confirms his film with Mohanlal is on track: Lalettan advises not to rush, take time and make meaningful film
has confirmed that his film with is still happening, clearing all rumours. He also shared when the shoot will begin and some exciting details. Come, let's see when his directorial film will start and what he has to say about the rumours. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now About Anoop Menon Anoop Menon is an Indian actor, director, writer, and lyricist. He has worked in many Malayalam films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and also received the popular Award for his role as a movie star named Ajayachandran in the film 'Thirakkatha'. Official Confirmation on His Directorial Film with Mohanlal According to the reports of Cinema Express, recently he has officially confirmed that his directorial film starring superstar Mohanlal is very much in the works and has not been shelved. There had been rumours suggesting the film might be dropped, but Anoop has clarified that the project is very much alive and progressing slowly due to careful planning. He provided new news on the status of the film and disclosed interesting new information, assuring the fans that they will have a big-screen experience to look forward to. The movie is now due to start filming in 2026, with a large shooting schedule organized in Kolkata. Anoop Menon mentioned that they are planning to shoot during the festival to capture the city's real festive atmosphere. The Kolkata shoot is expected to last around 20 days, and one major action sequence will also be filmed there. The team is waiting for the right time to align schedules and ensure they can shoot the festival scenes live, instead of recreating them on sets. A Little more information about the Film Anoop also revealed that the film will be a big-budget project, complete with five songs and three action sequences. It's clear that the movie is being planned on a grand scale and will be rich in content and visuals. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He is currently working on the script and story, and he shared that Mohanlal, fondly called 'Lalettan,' advised him not to rush and to take his time to create a meaningful and well-structured film. Major Highlight about the film Another major highlight is the involvement of Hesham Abdul Wahab, a popular music composer known for his work in the film 'Hridayam'. While this project is still in the pre-production stage, Mohanlal will soon be seen in another movie titled 'Hridayapoorvam', directed by and written by Sonu T. P., based on a story by Akhil Sathyan. This movie is expected to release later this year and will keep Mohanlal fans engaged until Anoop Menon's directorial arrives. Anoop Menon's confirmation and the exciting details he shared assure fans that the film with Mohanlal is on track.
Economic Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Priyamani on the difference between Bollywood and South shoots: 'In the South, we actually start on time'
Priyamani about body image and weight struggle It's not often that an actor manages to carve a space for themselves across industries, languages, and styles—but Priyamani has done just that. From winning hearts in the South with powerhouse performances in films like Paruthiveeran, Thirakkatha, and Chaarulatha, to holding her own alongside Bollywood heavyweights like Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan and Manoj Bajpayee in The Family Man, the National Award-winning actress has shown that talent speaks louder than borders. With her recent role in Article 370, she's once again proved her versatility and staying Priyamani's onscreen journey has been seamless, transitioning between industries came with its own set of surprises. In a candid moment, the actress opened up about the behind-the-scenes contrast between South Indian cinema and Bollywood. 'The working style is mostly the same—barring the language, the director, the producer, and your co-stars. But one thing that really stood out to me was punctuality,' she to Priyamani, South film sets are sticklers for time. 'If the call time is 8:00 AM, we start rolling at 8:00. Everyone is on set by 6:30 or 6:45, hair and makeup is done, and we're ready to go. You don't waste time—it's all very disciplined.'Bollywood, on the other hand, took some adjusting to. 'Here, if the call time says 8:00, that's when people start arriving on location. Initially, it was a shock to me. I'd be ready by 6:30, only to be told, 'Madam, people get here at 8:00. No need to come so early.''Despite the cultural shift, Priyamani took the change in stride. 'I had to learn the hard way, but now I'm used to both. Even now, if the call time is 8:00 AM, I'll reach by 7:30 or 7:45.'In the same interview, Priyamani opened up about her experience with body image in the spotlight. While she never felt pressured to look a certain way, there was a time when she gained significant weight—around 64–65 kilos—due to an internal health issue. Though it wasn't visible on screen then, she realized it later and began a weight loss journey after consulting several doctors. Fortunately, people around her were accepting of her appearance. However, after losing a lot of weight, some—including her family—felt she looked too thin. Still, she felt happy seeing herself on screen and adjusted things in her own way.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Priyamani on the difference between Bollywood and South shoots: 'In the South, we actually start on time'
Priyamani about body image and weight struggle It's not often that an actor manages to carve a space for themselves across industries, languages, and styles—but Priyamani has done just that. From winning hearts in the South with powerhouse performances in films like Paruthiveeran, Thirakkatha, and Chaarulatha, to holding her own alongside Bollywood heavyweights like Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan and Manoj Bajpayee in The Family Man, the National Award-winning actress has shown that talent speaks louder than borders. With her recent role in Article 370, she's once again proved her versatility and staying Priyamani's onscreen journey has been seamless, transitioning between industries came with its own set of surprises. In a candid moment, the actress opened up about the behind-the-scenes contrast between South Indian cinema and Bollywood. 'The working style is mostly the same—barring the language, the director, the producer, and your co-stars. But one thing that really stood out to me was punctuality,' she to Priyamani, South film sets are sticklers for time. 'If the call time is 8:00 AM, we start rolling at 8:00. Everyone is on set by 6:30 or 6:45, hair and makeup is done, and we're ready to go. You don't waste time—it's all very disciplined.'Bollywood, on the other hand, took some adjusting to. 'Here, if the call time says 8:00, that's when people start arriving on location. Initially, it was a shock to me. I'd be ready by 6:30, only to be told, 'Madam, people get here at 8:00. No need to come so early.''Despite the cultural shift, Priyamani took the change in stride. 'I had to learn the hard way, but now I'm used to both. Even now, if the call time is 8:00 AM, I'll reach by 7:30 or 7:45.'In the same interview, Priyamani opened up about her experience with body image in the spotlight. While she never felt pressured to look a certain way, there was a time when she gained significant weight—around 64–65 kilos—due to an internal health issue. Though it wasn't visible on screen then, she realized it later and began a weight loss journey after consulting several doctors. Fortunately, people around her were accepting of her appearance. However, after losing a lot of weight, some—including her family—felt she looked too thin. Still, she felt happy seeing herself on screen and adjusted things in her own way.
