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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Tiki Taka' First Look: Naslen's gun wielding avatar shocks fans, sets high expectations
Malayalam actor Naslen is back with a powerful new look in the upcoming film 'Tiki Taka'. Directed by Rohith VS, the film promises action, revenge, and drama. The recently released poster has already caught everyone's attention. Come, let's see what the poster says. About the Director of the Film The director of 'Tiki Taka', Rohith VS is known for his creative and visually rich films like Adventures of 'Omanakuttan', 'Iblis', and 'Kala'. He is now bringing something fresh with this new action drama. New Poster of the Film According to reports of Onmanorama, he has revealed a powerful and intense new poster of his upcoming film 'Tiki Taka', featuring the young actor Naslen in a never seen before avatar. In the poster, Naslen is seen standing beside the sea, holding a gun, with a serious expression on his face. Caption of the Poster The caption shared along with the poster was, "Loss forged a boy with a gun; love turned him into a man."This emotional line evidently indicates Naslen's character has experienced suffering in the past that transformed him from being an innocent boy into a mature man built from love and grief. The caption has raised interest regarding his character development in the film, particularly because Naslen is well known for acting light-hearted or gentle characters up to this point. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Viewers' Reaction It was a shock to most people to see Naslen in a role like this. One viewer said, "He played with rose flowers, now he's carrying a gun," illustrating just how surprising this is to viewers. People appreciated the transformation and praised the actor for taking up a more intense and challenging role. It clearly shows that Naslen is exploring new sides of his acting skills. 'Tiki Taka' is already being called actor Asif Ali's first full-fledged action film, and Naslen seems to be playing an important part in the story. According to reports, his character is said to have grey shades, meaning he won't be a simple hero or villain but someone whose choices may be morally complex. Cast of the Film The film also features a strong ensemble cast, including Harisree Ashokan, Lukman Avaran, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Natarajan, and Santhosh Prathap. All these actors have left an impression with their performances, and their inclusion brings even more vigor and diversity to the movie. With such a talented bunch backing it up, Tiki Taka is being looked at as a big release. 'Tiki Taka' will be released in theaters near Christmas 2025. Director Rohith V.S. has assured that the film is coming out in several languages, hoping to find a wider space beyond Malayalam cinema.
Mint
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Tiki Taka': A play that scores big on life and sports
In director Adhaar Khurana's rehearsal room, actors take a break as he sketches on a piece of paper, much like a coach, the 'tiki taka"game play associated with the Spanish national football team to help an actor understand the strategy. Khurana wants everyone familiar with this game play, often criticised for being less progressive than other aggressive strategies. He need not have worried as the majority of the cast plays or loves football. Khurana himself is a football fan and his new play Tiki Taka is one that he has been dreaming of for years. Three months back, he penned a concept note and got writers Adhir Bhat and Bobby Nagra on board. The script was delivered just three weeks before the rehearsals began in May. For Mumbai-based Akvarious Productions, which is celebrating its 25th year, this is a first-of-a-kind sports play. Though there isn't any real football action happening on stage, the characters of Abhinav and Chaitanya Sharma, brothers and footballers will be seen throwing the occasional ball around. The play goes beyond the game. Khurana insists it's about life itself, quite like the tiki taka game play. 'It's a possession-based strategy, where a team retains the ball for as much as 70% of the time. It involves very few attacks," explains Khurana, 'though now there are versions wherein you not just retain possession but also move forward," he says. Also read: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' review: More life lessons from Aamir Khan Tiki Taka is one of the many new efforts by Akvarious to mark its milestone year. The team is hosting a series of microfests across the country and premiering new plays such as Smile Please, Excess Estrogen and The Tragedy of Ham MacLear. Sports stories are common in film and OTT platforms but don't always make their way to the stage. While it is difficult to replicate game play on stage, Khurana believes that theatre as a medium fuelled by audience imagination, can be an asset for these stories. Like most sports stories, Tiki Taka begins in the locker room. The India football team captain, Paramjeet Gill, played by Chaitanya Sharma, is set for his last match before retirement. This is a prestigious final in a tournament where the Indian team is a surprise entrant. His brother, Amarjeet Gill (Abhinav Sharma), is a footballer too. He is not on the team but hopes to make the cut soon. Then there's the coach, Farooq Bukhari (Faisal Rashid), a Kashmiri Muslim with a challenging personal and professional life who is out to prove himself and win a custody battle. The list of characters includes Etienne Mascarenhas (Joy Fernandes), a forgotten Goan football hero, now a kitman who can't help living in past glory. There's a TV anchor with funny, sometimes scathing, commentary of the matches. There's Tamannah Kataria (Lisha Bajaj), a physiotherapist holding her own in a man's world. Khurana was keen on introducing a female character, who could inhabit a male-dominated space. Each character has a life on and off the field. There's a lot of politics in both the professional and personal realms. Also read: How 'Panchayat' became a second-screen show: Season 4 review As a fan, Khurana was fussy about getting the details right but knew that the play had to rest on its drama. A strand of the central plot has been inspired from a news event. In March, Kalyan Chaubey, the All India Football Federation president, spoke about integrating Overseas Citizenship of India card holders into the Indian team. In the play, this exercise is shown as close to completion. The fictional federation chief is banking on the team's loss to pass the new regulation. Except, the team has made it to the finals. The events that follow create the drama in the play. There's commentary about testosterone-heavy boys locker rooms, a comeuppance for the sole female character, and about sport and sportsmanship. Khurana doesn't preach, wants the laughs, but above all wants to remind viewers that there is more to Indian sport than cricket. For the last few years, we've seen somewhat of an outpouring of sports documentaries, films and series on OTT platforms, including the runaway success of Apple TV's Ted Lasso. Khurana, though, insists he drew inspiration from none of them. 'I love Ted Lasso; the beauty therein is that you don't see a lot of the game. It's centred around the lives of the people," he says. Tiki Taka, which opened to a full house at Mumbai's AntiSocial on a Tuesday evening is similar in its attempts. It's the men in the locker room, behind the numbered jerseys, and not the ones on the field that took the applause. Tiki Taka is all set to be staged on 27 June in Pune, and will be staged again in July and August. Akvarious Productions is also hosting its third microfest until June 29 at The Box, Pune. Prachi Sibal is a Mumbai-based culture writer.
New Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
First look of Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali's Mirage unveiled
Asif, last seen in debutant Sethunath Padmakumar's Abhyanthara Kuttaavali, has several upcoming projects, including Rohith V S's Tiki Taka, an untitled film written by Bobby-Sanjay and directed by Jis Joy, a sequel to Thalavan and Prajesh Sen's Houdini – The King of Magic. Aparna was last seen in Rudhiram, a psychological thriller alongside Raj B Shetty. Meanwhile, Jeethu is also directing Valathu Vashathe Kallan, starring Biju Menon and Joju George in the lead. Up next, the director is set to helm the third instalment of his blockbuster franchise Drishyam, which is scheduled to begin filming in October this year.
New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Asif Ali-starrer Tiki Taka gets a release window
Director Rohith VS confirmed on Sunday that his upcoming film Tiki Taka, headlined by Asif Ali, will be released in cinemas during Christmas 2025. Sharing the update via Instagram stories, he wrote, 'Christmas 2025. All bloody languages for you,' signalling a wide multilingual release. Tiki Taka marks Rohith's third collaboration with actor Asif after Adventures of Omanakuttan and Ibilis and is being billed as the most ambitious project in the actor's career. Asif recently shared a personal note on X (formerly Twitter) expressing his high expectations for the film, which he described as a full-scale commercial entertainer driven by action and mass appeal. Tiki Taka also features Lukman Avaran, Wamiqa Gabbi, Naslen Gafoor, Sanchana Natarajan, Harisree Ashokan, and Santhosh Prathap. The film is produced by Siju Mathew and Navis Xaviour of Juvis Production, in association with Adventures Company. The technical team includes cinematographer Sony Seban, music director Dawn Vincent, and editor Chaman Chakko.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I cried like a child," Asif Ali opens up about injury and recovery during 'Tiki Taka' shoot
Malayalam actor Asif Ali is gearing up for his upcoming action-packed film 'Tiki Taka'. The movie, which began production in 2023, faced an unexpected setback when Asif suffered a serious injury during fight training, causing the shoot to come to a halt. Recently, the actor opened up on social media about the challenging journey he endured while bringing his character, John Denver , to life. In his Instagram stories, the actor shared that he was immediately drawn to the character's spirit of a fighter. Little did he realize that portraying John Denver would mirror his own personal struggle. Preparing for the role demanded intense physical training and mastering combat skills, a process that took several months of hard work and dedication. He wrote, "When John Denver came to me, I was instantly in love with the fighter in him—his resilience, the way he endures through challenges, and how he always refuses to give up." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'Swing is King': Mr. Hemant's Strategy Finally Explained in Free Session TradeWise Learn More Undo Tragically, during the initial phase of shooting, Asif suffered a major injury involving meniscus and ligament tears. This forced him to spend weeks bedridden and confined to a wheelchair, wiping out all the progress he had made over a year of preparation. He also said, "'Tikitaka' is a movie that demands a lot of sweat and blood. For me, it was a journey of several months to physically transform and master the art of fighting. I think I can confidently say that I gave it my all. When we started rolling in 2023, an unfortunate accident hit me during fight training, followed by bedridden days, several weeks on a wheelchair, and the worst part—losing all the progress I had made over a year to prepare for the character. Unlike John Denver, I cried like a child on the hospital bed." After eighteen months, he resumed shooting with renewed vigor, pushing through the pain and challenges of healing to meet the demanding physical requirements of the film. Recently, the director Rohith VS confirmed it is set for a theatrical release during Christmas 2025. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
