Empuran re-censor costs Rs 40 lakhs / Michella from Sri Lanka in Rasayya Kannan,film

To enforce the three minutes cut in L2 Empuran, the digital projection arm Qube has raised a bill of Rs 40 lakhs . It has to be removed and re-edited version has to be ransmitted from central server to 4000 screens. Gokulam Gopalan The producer further talked about the losses the film might incur and said, “Don’t know what technical difficulties they might face while making the changes, because if it were to be changed in a certain theatre, it would cost a lot. The film is showing in 4000 cinemas, so my guess is that at least Rs 40 lakh would have to be spent on those changes.”. The earliest that the new version could be seen by public is Tuesday. More delays mean more box office returns in Kerala as viewers are eager to catch the first version. With 59 crores in the kitty, L2: Empuraan is inches away from surpassing its predecessor, Lucifer, which earned 65.21 crores in its lifetime run. The difference between both films is 6.21 crores, which is expected to be covered today. Since the reported budget is 180 crores, the Mohanlal starrer might struggle to secure a clean success verdict at the Indian box office. Today, being an Eid holiday, there will be some boost in collections, but on regular weekdays, some big drops might come, considering mixed word-of-mouth.

“Rasayya” Kannan presents, Samuthirakani - Ramya Nambeesan starrer “Baila” Filmmaker Rasayya Kannan, who shot to fame for his commercially successful movie ‘Rasayya’ and later proved his credibly as a great filmmaker through ‘Kadhayalla Nijam’. He is now producing a movie titled ‘Baila’ for his production house of Kala Theaters. Samuthirakani is playing the content-driven protagonist in this movie and Ramya Nambeesan is performing his wife’s character. Rajkumar is playing his brother’s role, and Sri Lanka based actress Michella is performing his pair. The others in the star-cast include Yogi Babu, Ilavarasu, Singampuli, Madhumitha, Vijay TV fame Andrew, N. Ilango and many others. Filmmaker K. Veera Kumar, who earlier made the film ‘Chasing’, is writing and directing this film. Producer Rasayya Kannan is writing screenplay for this film. Viji, who has written dialogues for this film, and he has already written for ‘Azhagiya Theeyae’, ‘Mozhi’, ’36 Vayadhinile’, & ’Goat’. Sanugha, who won the global acclaims for his Chartbuster Indie song ‘Ayyo Saamy’ is composing music for this film. Sri Lanka based lyricist Pothuvil Ashwin is penning lyrics. A.S. Senthilkumar, who has worked as assistant to Balu Mahendra, Rathinavel, Arthur A Wilson is handling cinematography for this movie. Vijay Thennarasu is overseeing art department and Dhilip Subbarayan is choreographing action sequences. Dinesh is choreographing dance for this film. Sukithan Sakthivel is the Executive Producer and T.N. Gokulnath is the Production Executive. Baila is co-produced by co-produced by Nilgiris Murugan for Nilgiris Murugan Dream Entertainment and K.R. Muruganantham for K.R.M Movies. This shooting commenced at the Uttarakosa Mangai Amman Temple and Vaa Vidu Murugan Temples in Rameswaram. The production is currently taking place in both Rameswaram and Sri Lanka.

Empuran voluntary cuts to avoid BAN on TV channels -OTT

To avoid Empuran being denied certificate for screening on TV channels and OTT, team is to cut 17 scenes from the film and it will take place only next week and only Friday coming the newly revised version will be screened. So those thronging the theatres to see the film before re-censoring has five more days. Sources say that Kerala Censor has delayed the procedure citing that censor board members and also officials are on leave. Empuran Producer Gokulam Gopalan was told that it will face Marcos fate – no TV release, if they do not come forward with cuts voluntarily. Added to this the cuts have to be passed on to OTT platform that has already got the first censored version. OTT platform can renegotiate the price after the 17 cuts are implemented. Muslim countries in the GCC regions are witnessing huge crowds and the bold scenes of Hindi outfits violence gainst Muslims are a key attraction. Ironically Empuran’s Director Prithviraj ‘s outing as an actor in aadujeevitham faced ban in GCC and Saudi. "Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life," a film based on a Malayalam novel about a migrant worker's struggles in the Gulf, faced censorship and release delays in several GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while having a limited release in the UAE. <

Social media has been abuzz with discussions about L3 since the big reveal. Several users took to online platforms to share spoilers, confirming that the title of the much-anticipated sequel is L3: The Beginning. A fan even shared an image of the film’s logo on X (formerly Twitter), sparking a debate among netizens. While some urged the user to remove the spoiler, others speculated whether the trilogy could extend into a fourth instalment. However, Prithviraj has consistently maintained that the Lucifer series is planned as a three-part saga. According to a report by Pinkvilla, L3: The Beginning will delve deeper into the world of power and crime, dominated by Mohanlal’s Stephen Nedumpally, aka Khureshi Ab’raam. The conclusion of L2: Empuraan introduces a formidable new antagonist alongside a Chinese gang, setting the stage for an intense final chapter. The sequel is expected to explore their influence on global crime syndicates while pushing the Lucifer storyline to its grand climax.

Mohanlal - Prithviraj Pan Indian Dream Empuran Crashes

Prithviraj- Mohanlal’s dream to be the Yash- Prabhas and Rajamouli- Prasanth Neel of Malaylam filmdom and be the first duo to be makers of a Pan Indian film through L2 Empuran has failed miserably. For Mohanlal , he has notched yet another box office record of being the first Malayalam film to enter Rs 100 crores club in two days and that it beat Aadujeevitham starring Prithviraj. Sacnik puts the worldwide net at Rs 64 crores. Take look at this post and it is summary of Sacnik figures Kerala opening was Day 1- Rs 14cr and Day 2- Rs 9 cr. As Eid comes in we can expect a jump in the North Kerala areas. Similarly in GCC too the collections will soar. Just yesterday, Salman Khan said that Hindi film heroes films are not patronized by South filmgoers and they prefer to watch their own heroes and so no Hindi film can be Pan Indian like a Baahubali or KGF. He said that personally he is acceptable to South Superstars and even people call him Bhai Bhai but they do not patronize his films. This is the case with Malayalam films too.

Post Empuran, the top 5 openers in Kerala box office have three non Malayalam films. Look at Empuran box office in neighboring South States. Unlike Salman, Mohanlal has acted with Vijay- Surya- Kamal Haasan in Tamil and with NTR Jr in Telugu. All of thee films had a good response. As Gokulam Gopalan and Mohanlal are facing fury, hate posts pour in. Prithviraj has been asked to go for re-certification. In case of film Marcos, too the Thrivanthapuram Censor Regional officer was caught off guard. After a backlash, he asked for a non certification of the film to be screened for TV audience. By them everybody had seen it inOTT platforms. Sanghis in the board are trying to wriggle by saying word Godhra has not been used but it is obvious that the incident is the base. Falling for Murali Gopy’s talk, Mohanlal who is said to be a Modi sympathizer and Producer Gopalan who runs a host of financial companies have a lot to lose if BJP feels offended. Mercifully Hindi version has not caught the eye of Balrang Bali and other Hindu activists. One section are laughing as some time back Mulim Groups were asking for a ban on Kerala Story and same censors gave 30 cuts to their own Kangana’s Emergency.

Chempaneer Poovu Tamil version actress in video leak / Citadel actress mix up / Prithviraj next TYSON

Chempaneer Poovu the Malayalam serial on Asianet has it’s Tamil version Siragadika Asai on Vijay TV. In the Tamil serial Sruthi Narayanan who plays the role of close friend of character Kalyani who poses as rich girl from Malaysia, was caught in a video leak that was taken at an audition. She had termed it as fake. Gomathi Priya who acted in the Tamil serial had initially acted in the same role in Malayalam but was subsequently replaced by Rebecca. Gomathi in her short span in the serial got many Kerala fans.

Citadel: Honey Bunny actor Shruti Narayann has shared that she has been affected personally and professionally after her identity was mistaken for Tamil actor Shruthi Narayanan. Shruthi Narayanan has been in the spotlight after an alleged video of her casting couch was leaked online. Several outlets have attributed Shruti Narayan's work to Shruthi Narayanan, causing confusion.

The serial had introduced the Pongal celebrations as part of Kerala culture. The Tamil festive season is shown as part of Kerala culture like Onam and celeberated in villages of Kerala. Also a custom where daughter in laws mother or parents has to come with tray loaded with gold, diamonds and costly saree is shown as part of the culture. Probably after Keerthy Suresh celebrated her Pongal after marriage and video was circulated, the serial writers decided to add this in Chempaneer poovu and make Pongal a Onam like festival . No harm but the daughter in law family coming with gold will be adapted by greedy mother in laws and add fuel to fire to the already dowry meance and deaths in Kerala.

Prithviraj next Directorial is Tyson produced by Karnataka based Hombale Films. At the promotion of Empuran in Nengaluru, Prithviraj said that his next is backed by Hombale Films. This company has got distribution of Empuran in Karnataka. Way back in 2022, Prithviraj had said his film with Hombale is Tyson. While Lucifer had an opening day collection of 6.1 crore in India, L2: Empuraan is all set to bring a collection of 20 – 22 crore at the box office! Clearly, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s new offering will bring at least 260% bigger opening than his debut opening day as a director. Lucifer was mounted on a very controlled budget of 25 crore at the box office. With a total collection of almost 65 crore in India in its lifetime, it churned out a profit of 40 crore, delivering a 160% return on investment! In order to surpass Lucifer’s profit, L2: Empuraan needs to earn a total of 468 crore at the box office. The action thriller has been mounted on a budget of a reported 180 crore. So, while it needs 360 crore at the box office to be called a hit, it will still need 100 crore more than that to surpass the profits earned by Lucifer!

35 minutes of Empuran is in Hindi/ Mohanlal says no Politics

Two Malayalam actor Mohanlal and Prithviraj were on Times Now interview and many new things came out. One that 35 minutes from Empuran start the dialogues are in Hindi as it involves North Indian charachters. Director Prithviraj reason was that he did want something like M16 guys talk in Malayalam. Mohanlal asked whether he follow Thalapathy Vijay and Kamal Haasan to politics said no not my cup of tea. In an exclusive interview with Times Now, he was asked whether he would follow in the footsteps of his contemporaries, such as Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who have ventured into the political arena. Mohanlal responded by stating that acting is his true passion and that he ways to dedicate his life to cinema. The seasoned actor emphasised that he is content with his career and wishes to continue entertaining audiences through his craft. No no. I'm an actor," he responded without a thought. When asked about other South stars joining politics, he went, "So what? This is not my cup of tea. Let me act, just let me act." "Why you want me to put into that league? I'm fine. I am happy with this. I know only this job and let me complete my beautiful life with this job," he emphasised.

Speaking about this choice to keep Hindi dialogues, Prithviraj explained to Navika Kumar from Times Now that a significant portion of the film is set in North India, making it crucial for characters in that region to speak Hindi rather than Malayalam. He emphasized that forcing Malayalam dialogue in such settings would feel unnatural, much like expecting MI6 officers to converse in Malayalam. With over 35% of the film in Hindi, Prithviraj trusts that audiences will appreciate this realistic approach, noting that the first 25 minutes of the movie will feel like a Hindi film due to the setting and characters involved. Regardless of which language version audiences choose—Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada—they will still experience the first 35 minutes with Hindi dialogues as dictated by the story. Despite the massive anticipation surrounding Empuraan, Prithviraj remains modest in his expectations. As he did with Lucifer, he continues to downplay the hype, calling it a “small” film despite its grand scale. He urges audiences to watch the film with an open mind rather than expecting an overhyped spectacle. Acknowledging that the final verdict rests with the audience, Prithviraj stated that no amount of promotional effort can determine a film’s fate—only the audience’s reception truly matters.

Karate Champ who named Pawan Kalyan is no more - RIP

Popular Karate expert and film actor Shihan Hussaini who is known for his lively personality has passed away following his battle with leukemia. The news comes as big heartbreak for his fans and followers for prayed for his speedy recovery. Shihan, is known for coaching popular actors Pawan Kalyan and Vijay for their respective films. he actor died after battling leukemia, a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, the bone marrow and lymphatic system. A personality with a never-give-up attitude, Shihan, became a popular individual amongst Tamilians, after his karate school ads were pasted across walls in Chennai, and his quirky cooking shows grabbed their attention. Although fans were hopeful to see him recover, Shihan addressed the status of his ill health and said he doesn't have too many days to live. He has passed away at the age of 60 - within 22 days of his cancer diagnosis. Shihan made his acting debut in the iconic film Punnagai Mannan directed by K. Balachander, and later gained recognition for playing a coach in Vijay's Badri. He also worked with Rajinikanth in the Hollywood movie Bloodstone. Beyond cinema, Hussaini is an archery coach, who has trained over 400 archers from India. Shihan's last wishes to actors Vijay and Pawan Kalyan

Talking about his last wish, he requested Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to fulfil it. He said "I named him Pawan, and I believe he will hear my words. I hope he will buy the center and continue its operations. He has reached great heights and is now a Deputy Chief Minister, but I remember him from the days when he trained under me, cleaned the center, and served me tea." Last week the Tamil Nadu government gave financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh. As per the instructions of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, the assistance was extended to Hussaini, who has been making contributions to archery in both India and Tamil Nadu by training youth in modern archery, according to a press note. Pawan Kalyan send his condolences. His wish to actor and TVK Chief Vijay was "I wish Vijay would support my vision of having an archery enthusiast in every Tamil household and ensure that someone from the state represents the nation at the Olympics,"

Nagarjuna in Tamil Director Karthik film / Samantha no to Rs 200 cr alimony / Yami Gautam as Shah Bano Begum

According to TV9 Telugu, Nagarjuna Akkineni has reportedly chosen new Tamil director Karthik to direct his landmark film. Karthik made his directorial debut with the romantic drama film Nitham Oru Vaanam in 2022, featuring Ashok Selvan in a triple role alongside Ritu Varma and Aparna Balamurali in the principal roles. The movie received critical acclaim from the audience. Nagarjuna has always encouraged new talents and worked with many new talents, and it looks like he is following the same formula for his 100th film. Reportedly, the two have discussed the story and are working on the script. An official confirmation is yet to be announced. Expectations are high as this is his 100th film, and he hasn’t delivered any solo hits in years. The actor will be seen featuring in crucial roles in Rajinikanth’s Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Dhanush’s Kuberaa, directed by Shekar Kamula. Both films are due for release this year. Nagarjuna Akkineni fans are eagerly waiting for the comeback of their beloved King.

Samantha refused to accept an alimony of Rs 200 crore from Nagachaitanya as she wanted to be financially independent. Meanwhile media was shocked to see Music composer G V Prakash and wife Saindavi come together to family court to appear for a mutual consent divorce ptetition. The couple, who tied the knot in 2013, courted for several years before they wed. The couple, who got married in 2013, have a daughter named, Anvi. During the proceedings, the two confirmed their mutual decision to separate and requested legal approval for divorce. Following this, the court postponed the case for further hearings. The two left together in the same car.

On March 24, the team behind the highly-successful and critically acclaimed horror film Bramayugam, starring Mammootty, took to their social media on March 24, Monday, to announce that they had begun shooting for their second venture, which would be with actor Pranav Mohanlal, and has been billed as a horror mystery film. The film, which began rolling in Kochi, is being directed by Bramayugam director Rahul Sadasivan. More On #NSS2 The new film, which has been billed as a horror film, is being produced by YNOT Studios along with Night Shift Studios, which, according to the producers, "is a genre-centric production house, to exclusively produce horror-thriller genre films".

Yami Gautam To Play Shah Bano Begum In The Film After the success of Article 370, Yami Gautam is ready for another powerful role. She will portray Shah Bano Begum, a woman who fought a long legal battle for alimony in the 1980s. Emraan Hashmi has also joined the cast in an intense role and will play her husband. His character (a well-known lawyer) was at the heart of the case, which led to national political and legal debates. According to TV9 Telugu, Nagarjuna Akkineni has reportedly chosen new Tamil director Karthik to direct his landmark film. Karthik made his directorial debut with the romantic drama film Nitham Oru Vaanam in 2022, featuring Ashok Selvan in a triple role alongside Ritu Varma and Aparna Balamurali in the principal roles. The movie received critical acclaim from the audience. Nagarjuna has always encouraged new talents and worked with many new talents, and it looks like he is following the same formula for his 100th film. Reportedly, the two have discussed the story and are working on the script. An official confirmation is yet to be announced. Expectations are high as this is his 100th film, and he hasn’t delivered any solo hits in years. The actor will be seen featuring in crucial roles in Rajinikanth’s Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Dhanush’s Kuberaa, directed by Shekar Kamula. Both films are due for release this year. Nagarjuna Akkineni fans are eagerly waiting for the comeback of their beloved King.

Chhaava has surpassed Rekhachithram / Yash TOXIC is Bollywood Terror

Asif Ali’s Malayalam thriller Rekhachithram had earlier garnered the title of most profitable film of 2025 with its massive lifetime profits of 350%. Chhaava has surpassed Rekhachithram to steal its #1 spot. Take a look at the most profitable Indian films of 2025 below: • Chhaava: Budget- 130 crores | Collection- 585.81 crores | ROI- 455.81 crores| ROI%- 350.62% • Rekhachithram: Budget- 6 crores | Collection- 27 crores | ROI- 21 crores | ROI%- 350% • Sankranthiki Vasthunam: Budget- 50 crores | Collection- 186.90 crores | ROI- 136.90 crores | ROI%- 273.80% • Ponman: Budget- 3 crores | Collection- 9.97 crores | ROI- 6.97 crores | ROI%- 232.33% • Madha Gaja Raja: Budget- 15 crores | Collection- 48.70 crores | ROI- 33.70 crores | ROI%- 224.66% Chhaava earned profits of 350.62% at the Indian box office in 35 days. The theatrical run has yet to conclude, and Vicky Kaushal’s film will go past the 600 crore mark in its lifetime. It is Bollywood’s first blockbuster in 2025, and it will be challenging for upcoming releases to match this level of success!

Rocking Star Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ takes over Gudi Padwa, Ugadi & Eid celebrations, setting March 19, 2026 as its grand release date Rocking Star Yash is set to unleash a cinematic tornado with his much-anticipated action entertainer, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, locking March 19, 2026, as its grand release date. With Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Chaitra Navratri ushering in the new year on March 19, followed by Eid-al-Fitr celebrations on March 20/21, Toxic is perfectly positioned to dominate a massive four-day extended weekend across India. It doesn't get bigger than this! This Thursday's release marks a new chapter for Kannada cinema, propelling it onto the global map in all its splendor. As the first large-scale Indian project conceptualized, written, and shot in both Kannada and English, Toxic bridges cultures and continents, presenting an international cinematic experience. The film brings together the best and highly sought after talent from Indian and International cinema, and to boost its reach, the film will be dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages, ensuring it captures hearts across boundaries. Marking the date announcement, a jaw-dropping poster for Rocking Star Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' has been unveiled. The action-packed image showcases Yash rousing from the flames, promising an adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience. A shadowy silhouette shrouded in smoke adds an air of mystery, hinting at the intrigue that lies within this gritty, stylized universe. This electrifying poster follows the viral birthday glimpse earlier this year, offering a deeper dive into the world of 'Toxic' and solidifying its position as a must-watch rollercoaster of action and drama. Helming this ambitious venture is internationally acclaimed filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, a visionary director known for her emotionally resonant, award-winning cinema. With accolades like the National Award and the prestigious Global Filmmaking Award at the Sundance Film Festival under her belt, Mohandas has carved a niche on the world stage. Jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is set to hit the theatres on March 19, 2026.

Where is Vandanam Girija of Gadha Jam fame ?

Where has Girija the girl in Vandanam by Priyadarshan and Geethanjali by Mani Rathinam vanish? Yes vanish !. Both films are iconic movies. Geethanjali for example led to Geethanjali dresses a craze in campus and the comedy scenes like Girija telling I love you to Mohanlal are all time classic. I remember that Girija was featured in Screen by me on the front page. Priyan told me that Girija is a Britisher and came to cinema by accident as she was down here to learn classical dancing. Girija was born in 1969 in Orsett, Essex her father is a doctor from Karnataka and her mother is a British. Currently she is a writer staying in London, now she is writing for a shipping magazine. In 2014 she won Social Media Journalist of the Year as senior reporter for UHS Maritime Fairplay at Seahorse Journalist Awards, London.

Girija is an expert dancer, since the age of 18 she got trained in classical dance, Bharatanatyam. She completed a doctoral thesis in Integral Yoga Philosophy and Indian Spiritual Psychology from Cardiff University in 2003. Fine but what surprised me was this information L In 2024 she made her comeback after a long gap to the film industry by acting in the Kannada film Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali, Rakshit Shetty produced the film. Girija did the role of Madhumita alongside Vihan Gowda, Ankita Amar and Mayuri Nataraj. The film received good response from the audience and the critics expressed their positive opinion about the film. Times critic wrote ; Manirathnam’s Geethanjali fans will also get to see the beautiful Girija Shettar in a memorable role.

A flashback ; n 1992 she signed for the Bollywood film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. She was supposed to act opposite Aamir Khan as a leading actress but she left the project in the middle to complete her prior commitment. So after the first schedule she was replaced by actress Ayesha Julka. In the same film Girija made a special appearance in the song Jawa ho yaron… In the same year she got an opportunity to work in another Telugu film Hrudayanjali under the direction of A. Raghurami Reddy. Though the film was completed in 1992 it got released after a decade in 2002. The film won 3 Nandi Awards but due to delayed release it received negative response and didn't receive proper recognition. Recently, in an interview with a daily, the actress revealed that she never knew that the scene ‘Gadha Jam had got a cult status in Kerala. ...

Karthikeya plays Ajith's son in Good Bad Ugly / Perusu Hindi remake/ Docufilm on Raghuvaran

Actor Karthikeya Dev, who played young Vardha Raja Mannar in Prabhas' Salaar, is all set to make his Tamil film debut in Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly. The detail was revealed by director Adhik Ravichandran to Cinema Vikatan. In the interview he said "Salaar actor Karthikeya plays Ajith sir's son in the film. And the father-son emotional bond will be one the key highlights of Good Bad Ugly" He further elaborated that the film will take off with this theme, and it is sure to resonate with family audience.

A docufilm on Late Raghuvaran -the news was announced by actress Rohini Molleti, Raguvaran Ex- Wife who shared a poster of the docufilm that is to be directed by Hasif Abida Hakeem, a Kerala based Documentary Filmmaker and Photographer. Remembering Raguvaran at his 18th anniversary. A Star That Defied Time, a tribute to an artist whose brilliance transcended cinema. More than an actor, he was an institution—an architect of emotion, depth, and nuance, redefining storytelling with every performance. His legacy is not measured in roles but in the profound impact he left on generations of audiences and filmmakers alike. This evocative docufilm is a homage to his artistic excellence, a timeless celebration of a legend whose presence continues to shape the cinematic landscape.

Tamil film Perusu ( Pedha in Telugu) currently in theatres is to be remade in Hindi. Perusu is a remake of Sri Lankan film Tentigo released in 2023 is produced by by Hiranya Perera and the indie powerhouse Crawling Angel Films (known for Girls Will Be Girls, Once Again, and Nimtoh), was a standout at the festival. True Story Films will team up with Crawling Angel Films, with the latter duo of Sanjay Gulati and Neeraj Pandey co-producing the Hindi adaptation. Three-time Filmfare winner Karan Vyas, known for his work on Scam 1992, Scam 2003, Scoop, and Saas Bahu aur Flamingo, will adapt the comedy into Hindi. Perusu is a Tamil Comedy film directed by Ilango Ramanathan. The film is produced by Harman Baweja, Sasi Naga, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam and Karthik Subbaraj under the banner of Baweja Studios, Emberlight Studios, Stone Bench Films. The film’s cinematography is handled by Sathya Thilakam. The estmated budget of the film is 4 crore. 7days after release the theatrical collection is Rs 3.5 crores.

Dragon Producer gets Rs 23 crores Profit after paying GOAT Andhra loss and gift to Director-cast

Dragon film crew salary and business details. Dragon to stream on Netflix on March 21. Apart from Tamil, the movie will be available on Netflix in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. According to film business tracker Sacnilk, Dragon earned ₹98.73 crore net after a 24-day theatrical run, while its worldwide collection currently stands at ₹146.97 crore. The film has been deemed a ‘blockbuster’ on Sacnilk. Budget:- Salaries - ₹17.83 Crore Pradeep Ranganathan - ₹ 12 Crore (Flat) Anupama Parameswaran - ₹ 8 Lakh per Day * 13 Days = ₹ 1.04 Crore George Maryan - ₹ 35 Lakh Mysskin - ₹ 1 Crore Gautam Vasudev Menon - No Fee (Part of a Production Investment Package with AGS) Kayadu Lohar - ₹ 25 Lakh PL Thenappan - No Fee KS Ravikumar - No Fee Ivana - No Fee Other Cast Salaries - ₹ 89 Lakh Technician Salaries - ₹ 1 Crore Ashwath Marimuthu - ₹ 50 Lakh Leon James - ₹ 80 Lakh (Expenses Only)** **- Simbu, Anirudh and Yuvan sang their songs without charging a fee Production - ₹12 Crore Cost of Production - ₹ 12 Crore Editing - ₹ 1.5 Crore Print & Publicity - ₹ 1.5 Crore Total Budget - ₹ 32.83 Crore ________________________________________ Pre Release Business TN Theatrical Rights - Own Distribution Mythri Movie Makers (AP) - No Amount in lieu of Losses incurred due to GOAT South India Rights (Tamil Only) - ₹ 3.50 Crore Overseas Rights - ₹ 4 Crore OTT Rights - ₹ 6 Crore (Part of 5 Picture Deal with AGS and Netflix for ₹ 45 Crore) Satellite Rights - Unsold, negotiation between Colors and Star Vijay Music Rights - 80:20 Profit sharing deal by Think music after ₹80 Lakh recovery Total Pre Release Business - ₹ 14.30 Crore ________________________________________ Post Release Business TN Theatrical Gross - ₹ 94.15 Crore TN Theatrical Nett - ₹ 81.70 Crore Theatrical Share - ₹ 36 Crore Distribution commission - ₹ 4.57 Crore AGS Final Share - ₹ 41.13 Crore AP/TG Theatrical Gross - ₹ 23.15 Crore AP Theatrical Nett - ₹ 18.80 Crore Theatrical Share - ₹ 8 Crore Distributor Share - ₹ 10.80 Crore Loss settled for GOAT - ₹ 8.50 crore (₹7.5 Crore plus ₹1 Crore interest) Balance payment to AGS - ₹2.30 Crore ________________________________________ Final Share for AGS ₹ 2.30 Crore (+) ₹ 41.13 Crore (+) ₹14.30 Crore (-) ₹ 32.83 Crore = (+)24.90 Crore Bonus payment for Ashwath Marimuthu - ₹ 1 Crore in the form of a BMW 5 Series Bonus payment for George Maryan - BMW 2 Series for ₹55 Lakh Bonus Payment for ‘Kutty Dragon' & other friends - Royal Enfield 350 Bikes - ₹8 Lakh to ₹10 Lakh (Total for all Bikes) Total Profits for AGS - ₹ 23.25 Crore ________________________________________ AGS made almost 70% Profit with Dragon while managing to pay off the losses incurred for GOAT by the AP/TG distributors This is excluding the Satellite right that could earn another ₹10–12 Crore easily and increase their profits to ₹35 Crore or 111% North India distribution was negligible with only 97 Screens ________________________________________ Dragon made a lot of money for AGS but compared to Love Today, its returns were lower It is safely a GUARANTEED HIT Source Kanthaswamy Balasubramnain Balus boxoffice.

Rajinikanth Coolie wrap up- See exciting stills of Aamir- Nagarjuna- Upendra

Rajinikanth’s Coolie shooting has been wrapped up and producer Sun announced it. Lokesh Kanagaraj took 160 days shooting days so far and it his most number od days that spend on a film till now. The shooting days details of earlier filmss: MaaNagaram: 45 days, Kaithi: 62 days, Master: 130 days, Vikram: 110 days, Leo: 125 days.The shooting started in July 2024 under the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj and ended in March 2025. The star-studded cast also includes Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Reba Monica John, Aamir Khan in a cameo role, and Pooja Hegde in a special dance number

Superstar Rajinijanth had begun the shooting of director Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming film, 'Coolie', in Hyderabad on July 5, last year. The production house, Sun Pictures, announced the news with a special poster. Shruti Haasan joined the cast and for the first time was sharing screen space with Rajinikanth . Aamir Khan make a special cameo in Coolie, a role insiders describe as pivotal to the film’s storyline. This collaboration between two cinematic legends has been carefully crafted to heighten the film's dramatic intensity and provide audiences with a memorable experience. The two are finally collaborating together 30 years after their last outing 'Aatank Hi Aatank' in 1995.

Aamir Khan and Upendra were seen spending quality time in Jaipur. Aamir Khan also recorded a special video to promote Kannada actor Upendra's upcoming film, Ui - The Movie, Upendra shared the video and wrote, "Dear Aamir sir, it was a dream come true moment to meet and seek your blessings for UI The Warner Movie. thanks for your love and support (sic)."

Interestingly, while the fans believed that 'Coolie' was a part of Lokesh's cinematic universe, he recently revealed that it is a stand-alone film. The director assured his fans that LCU (Lokesh's Cinematic Universe) would have more films, including 'Kaithi 2' and 'Vikram 2', but the Rajinikanth starrer is going to be a special film in its own right. Originally announced as Thalaivar 171 in September 2023, the film was officially titled Coolie in April 2024. Filming began in July 2024, with locations spanning Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, and Bangkok. The movie is expected to hit screens worldwide in 2025 in both standard and IMAX formats.

Kannada actor Veeran Keshav with Alfiya Sheik In Yuvan Robinhood

Kannada industry’s successful director Santhosh Kumar debuts in Tamil Cinema with ‘Yuvan Robin hood’ Action-packed commercial entertainer ‘Yuvan Robin Hood’ shoot starts with a ritual pooja ceremony. Well-respected producer and director Santhosh Kumar has established himself as a prominent figure in the Kannada film industry with successful films such as "Campus Kranti", "Students", and "Brundass Googly". He is now making his directorial debut in the Tamil film industry with "Yuvan Robin Hood", a project he wrote and directed himself. Significantly, this film also marks the debut of Kannada actor Veeran Keshav in K-Town. Bollywood actress Alfiya Sheik is performing the female lead role opposite him in this movie. The ensemble star cast also includes Rithvika, Ponvannan, Shruthi Sudhir, Deshpande, and Chandrashekar among other prominent actors. This film, produced by Santhosh Kumar of Passion Movie Makers, was launched on March 15 at Prasad Lab in Chennai, which was a ritual pooja ceremony, attended by many eminent personalities from the film industry. Director-Producer Santhosh Kumar sheds light on the film, stating, “The protagonist’s mother names him Gandhi and raises him with the Gandhian principle of leading a non-violent and peaceful life. However, he faces constant mockery and trolling for his name throughout his childhood. When others test his patience by physically assaulting him, his mother’s outburst surprises him; she expresses her anger, which shocks Gandhi. When he inquires about this unexpected reaction, she explains that his father was always aggressive, fighting for the well-being of the people and society. In contrast, society has labeled him as a thug and ruffian. This is why I named you Gandhi and wanted you to be a silent and calm person, unlike him. The protagonist begins to dislike his name, "Gandhi," as well as the path of non-violence. Instead, he chooses to follow his father's approach to helping the poor and needy. He begins to see himself as a "Robin Hood", dedicated to this mission. As a result, he earns the wrath of politicians who conspire to undermine him, aided by the police on one side and thugs on the other. Does he manage to tackle the odds and battle the hurdles form the crux of this story.” Martin Clement is composing music and Mathew Rajan is handling cinematography for this film, which features editing by Shanmugham. The film is planned to be shot across the exotic locales of Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore. The film’s shooting is all set to take off by end of this month, which is directly made in Tamil, and will be dubbed in Kannada and Hindi as well. Actors: Veeran Keshav, Alfiya Sheik, Rithvika, Ponvannan, Shruti Sudhir Deshpande, Chandrashekar and many others Technicians Banner: Passion Movie Makers Production: Santhosh Kumar Story, Screenplay and Direction: Santhosh Kumar Music: Martin Clement Cinematography: Mathew Rajan Editing: Saran Shanmugham P.R.O.: Dharmadurai, Suresh Sugu

Mohanlal L2 Empuran Producer Lyca steps down enters Gokulam / Sona hates Vadivelu Why ?

Finally Gokulam Gopalan of Gokulam Movies has stepped in to ensure Mohanlal’s L2 Empuran release on March 27th. We had reported that Ashirwad Cinemas the company owned by Antony Perumbavoor is running to raise money to atleast partly pay the Rs 80 crores plus interest that Lyca has been asking ( read; https://southfilmy.blogspot.com/2025/03/mohanlal-most-crucial-film-l2-empuran.html). As Red Giant is not chipping in with any money, Gokulam Gopalan who regularly buys Tamil films for Kerala Distribution has chipped and mediated a settlement by joining Ashirwad Movies as producer. Lyca will get a part of the invested amount and rest it can recover through theatrical collections. Gokulam and Ashirwad will share the Malayalam version proceeds. To put an end to speculation that film is not releasing on March 27th, it has put out a post reaffirming that it is sure to come. Mohanlal is at shooting spot and so also Prithviraj at Rajamouli shoot. From what we hear is that Lyca will remain as Tamil Nadu distributor and not co- producer. Ashirwad had tried to rope in Confident Group to step in but it did not fulfill. Lyca was the presenter of the film and out of Rs 150 crores, it put in Rs 80 crores and rest of it came by accounting the salaries of Mohanlal and Prithviraj and footing VFX bills. Lyca wanted 50 % of the proceeds as it knew that it cannot recover the money from Tamil Nadu and two Telugu States. To this Ashirwad has not agreed and now that Lyca will get compensated by Gokulam. Another reason for Lyca to have a scare was that the Kerala Producers and Exhibitors negative approach about the film. Times Group Junglee Pictures and Mumbai based biggest Digital rights holder GoldMine had stepped in to produce Malayalam films. Lyca has a business arrangement with Gokulam over Kerala distribution of their Tamil films. Overseas deals are not confirmed yet as Lyca and Ashirwad differences existed. Lyca is a major player overseas. Similarly OTT platforms will not confirm any deal without release clarity.

Sona Heiden who is busy doing a biopic on her life and career was quoted saying that even if she is given Rs 1 crore, she will not act opposite Vadivelu. They had become a good pair with Chandramukhi. Now that Vadivelu has made a comeback was the question posed. She said that she had a bitter experience with him. Kerala Producer Alleppey Ashraf said that Vadivelu and a Malayalee actress were in a relationship and unlike Kerala actors who promise to compensate with money and cheat, the comedian bought for his lady love a bungalow. Sona seems o have a different story. Her biopic is coming on OTT.

Sonakshi Telugu film in court / John Wick Stunt Director in Yash TOXIC

Sonakshi Sinha Telugu debut film dispute has gone to court. Director Venkat has challenged the claim made by Agarwals that Perna had violated the MOU that they had agreed. Content Film Productions accused renowned filmmaker Prerna Arora’s Ess Kay Gee Entertainment company of violating an agreement over Jatadhara’s rights. They have taken legal action against Prerna Arora for violating the agreement. The agreement gave 50% rights to Content Films of the film Jatadhara but the agreement was violated by Ess Kay Gee They issued a public notice asking those wanting to work in the film should not go with Es Kay Gee. Jatadhara’s director and writer Venkat Kalyan stated that according to the MoU signed, 50% rights were given upon an investment of Rs. 10 Crores from Content Films productions. However, the production company has only invested Rs. 60 Lakhs so far. Venkat Kalyan also initiated legal action against Content Film Productions in the Honorable Bombay High Court, the

Stunt Director of John Wick , Fast and Furious, Avatar 2, and Transformers 5. Perry posted in Instagram that he had finishd work with Yash for Toxic. Perry - Was a pleasure working with my friend @thenameisyash on the film #Toxic! Had a great run in India, got to work with a lot of my dear friends from all over Europe :-) can’t wait for everybody to see this one. It’s a banger! So proud of what we did. Yash reply- My friend, working with you was straight up, raw power. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic will be released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. The film was supposed to hit cinemas in April 2025, but production delays have pushed it to late 2025. Alongside Yash, the film also stars Kiara Advani and Nayanthara in major roles. While the plot is still a mystery, the action-packed updates have already created a massive buzz. Meanwhile, Yash is also working on Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. He plays Ravan, going head-to-head with Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram. The film also features Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol in key roles. Yash was recently spotted shooting for the film in Mumbai. Ramayana is expected to be released during Diwali 2026. Director Geetu Mohandas has promised that Toxic will be a global cinematic experience. It would be interesting to see how Yash delivers in this high-octane action thriller.

Ravi Mohan to turn Director ? / Manju Warrier to Produce/ Ranya Rao with Karnataka CM

Manju Warrier will be once again producing and acting in Beyond The Border Lines, directed by three-time National Award-winning Malayalam filmmaker Bijukumar Damodaran, popularly known as Dr Biju. The film is about an archaeology team stranded at the Indo-China border and is set against the geopolitical border tensions of the region. Beyond The Border Lines was announced at the second edition of India’s Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) as part of the CinéV-CHD Market lineup, featuring 22 diverse projects from established and emerging filmmakers. In this project, films that are produced are tied up with investors and distribution lines. Three other Malayalam projects have also been unveiled as part of the lineup. These include Kunjila Mascillamani's Guptam (The Last of Them Plagues). The film is produced by Jeo Baby ( the Great Indian Kitchen) and Kani Kusurti ( All we Imagine Light). Kunjila directed a film for the anthology Freedom Fight produced by Jeo Baby and streamed on Sony Liv. Director Krishand's Masthishka Maranam (A Frankenbiting of Simon’s Memories) is another project Krishand got Kerala State award for Aavasavyuham and also directed Purusha Pretham and was co producer off Gaganachari .Jeo Baby's film is Punishment. Manju has previously co-produced films such as Chathur Mukham, A'hr, and Lalitham Sundaram. Dr Biju's previous directorial was Adrishya Jalakangal, starring Tovino Thomas in the lead role.

The latest news is that Hero Ravi Mohan turns into a director. His brother Raja is a very sucessful Director of Tamil and Telugu films.Currently, he is busy with two films: one as the lead hero titled Karathey Babu, and in the 2nd one, he is playing the villain role. The film is Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara.

Catch actress Ranya Rao of the Bengaluru gold smuggling case in Wagah Tamil film starring Vikram Prabhu at Jio Hotstar ( Hindi ) and Tamil is available free on YouTube. Directed by written and directed by G N R Kumaravelan, this film featured Vikram Prabhu in the lead. With music by D Imman the film was set in Kashmir. Wagah revolves around an Indian soldier who is caught by Pakistani soldiers while escorting his lady love to her home in neighbouring country. Latest is that current Karnataka CM and present Home Minister had attended Ranya’s wedding. Posted by BJP MLA

Actor- Karate Champ Shihani Hussaini has cancer / Shruti Haasan leaked video

Any visitor to Chennai would have the advertisement on light poles and on EB boxes of Shihani Hussaini Karate classes. He was the security of South Screen awards held in Valluvar Kottam Chennai. read on : Karate Coach And Film Actor Shihan Hussaini Diagnosed With Cancer Shihan has now revealed that he is diagnosed with Leukemia, a type of cancer of blood-forming tissues, which hinders the body's ability to fight infection. When he was asked about the treatment and chances of recovery, he reacted "what treatment..... I need to be given continuous blood transfusion but after a point my body will reject it." Despite the grim sign, Shihan sounded hopeful. He said "nothing can deter my determination, I have Aplastic anemia which is beyond cancer. But I will tell you one think, for a coward everyday is death, but for a warrior, death is only once. ". " my ultimate dream is that my students win an Olympic medal... I ll be there in spirits to cheer for them", said Shihan who coaches students in karate and archery. Shihan Hussaini's Request to Vijay And Pawan Kalyan Shihan Hussaini, has trained actor Vijay in Karate for the film Badri. He has also trained actor Pawan Kalyan. Despite the grim sign, Shihan sounded hopeful. He said "nothing can deter my determination, I have Aplastic anemia which is beyond cancer. But I will tell you one think, for a coward everyday is death, but for a warrior, death is only once. ". " my ultimate dream is that my students win an Olympic medal... I ll be there in spirits to cheer for them", said Shihan who coaches students in karate and archery. Shihan Hussaini's Request to Vijay And Pawan Kalyan Shihan Hussaini, has trained actor Vijay in Karate for the film Badri. He has also trained actor Pawan Kalyan. Through the video he has made a request to Vijay (TVK Chief and actor) and Pawan Kalyan (Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh) .He said "I will only be alive for a few more days.. When I found out that I had cancer, all my friends called me and asked me for crowdfunding. I told them that I couldn't do that. I have decided to sell the place where I teach karate. Pawan Kalyan came here and learned karate. So he should buy this place. Similarly, I have a request to Vijay. He should create an archer for every household in Tamil Nadu,". Shihan Hussaini has starred in films such as Badri, Punnagai Mannan, Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal and even the Hollywood film Bloodstone which featured Rajinikanth.

It is reported that Shruti Haasan's wife's role in British film The Eye is being turned into a very romantic one. Rumours started in kollywood that she was involved in intimate scenes with Mark Rowley. Shriti has not held back in the bedroom scenes with her husband charchter. If Priyanka Chopra romance is done in a moving car in the 'Quantico' series, shruti haasan is rumored to have cultivated enough romance in the bedroom. Shruti is not an actress who imposes limits for a role. The clip, which leaked online, has been widely shared on social media. The Eye also premiered at Mumbai's WENCH Film Festival.

DRAGON - PONMAN amd other OTT Release dates/ Poove Unakkaga, Sangeetha in Kalidas 2

Oru Jaathi Jathakam, the film would begin streaming on ManoramaMax from March 14 onwards. A comedy entertainer film, Oru Jaathi Jathakam features Vinneth Sreenivasan and Nikhila Vimal as the female lead. he streaming platform JioHotstar announced through their official social media handles that the recently-released Malayalam film Ponman, starring Basil Joseph and Sajin Gopu as the leads, would begin streaming on the platform from March 14. Ponman has been reportedly mounted on a controlled budget of 3 crore. Helmed by Jothish Shankar, the dark comedy earned 10.05 crore against its budget, churning out a profit of 7.05 crore and registering a huge 235% return on investment! Be Happy on Amazon Prime Video Cast: Abhishek A Bachchan, Inayat Verma, Nora Fatehi, Nassar, Johny Lever, Harleen Sethi Release date: March 14 DRAGON Pradeep Ranganathan’s Tamil blockbuster Dragon is expected to premiere on Netflix by March 28, 2025. Satellite rights with Vijay TV/ Ramam Raghavam will start streaming online on March 14, 2025, just a month after its theatrical release. Two platforms—ETV Win and Sun NXT—have acquired the film’s digital rights. Ramam Raghavam is a thriller film starring Samuthirakani in a pivotal role. It was directed by popular comedian Dhanraj, who also played the protagonist.

first look of Bharath-Ajay Karthik's 'Kalidas 2' is out. Actress #Sangita, who played the female lead in the 1996 Vijay-starrer Poove Unakkaga, will be making a comeback to Tamil cinema after 25 years, with #Bharath’s #Kaalidas2. The first look of the film 'Kaalidas 2', starring popular Tamil actor Bharath and newcomer Ajay Karthik for the first time, has been released. 'Makal Selvan' Vijay Sethupathi posted this on his social media page and congratulated the film crew. Following the critically and commercially successful 'Kalidas' released in 2019 starring Bharath, 'Kalidas 2' is being directed by its director Sri Senthil and stars Bharath, Ajay Karthik, Prakash Raj, 'Aadukalam' Kishore, Suresh Menon, Anand Nag, Bhavani Sri, Aparnathi, Raja Ravinder, DM Karthik and many others. Along with them, actress Sangeetha, who is popular with fans through the film 'Poove Unakka', has made a re-entry into Tamil cinema by playing a strong role in the film. Suresh Bala has handled the cinematography and Sam C. S. has composed the music for this film. Bhuvan Srinivasan will handle the editing, Durairaj will handle the art direction, and S. Palaniappan will handle the executive production. This film, which is being produced as a crime thriller, is being produced by renowned distributor and producer Five Star Senthil under his own production company, Sky Pictures. The shooting of the film has been completed and the post-production work is currently in full swing. In this context, the first look of the film has been released. It has impressed the fans as it is designed as a family photo that majestically reveals the character appearance and tradition of the storytellers. Speaking about the film, the director said, "Following the first part of Kalidas, which was well received by the fans, the second part is now being developed as a crime thriller. The film was shot in Chennai and Kerala. This film will provide a different cinematic experience to the fans." The film crew has stated that the film is scheduled to be released in theatres during the upcoming summer vacation.

Sivakarthikeyan - Arya in AGS Jude Anthany film / How Nirosha landed Mani Rathinam film ?

Jude Anthany of 2018 film fame directs Sivakarthikeyan- Arya in an AGS Production is the buzz. We reported about Sivakarthikeyan joing Allu Arjun- Atlee read : https://dhakshinscreen.blogspot.com/2025/03/sivakarthikeyan-to-join-atlee-allu.html The film project was last with STR and he had to finally drop out as the budget was too high and AGS was game if any co- producer joined. Now we hear that Sivakarthikeyan has come aboard as co-producer. AGS is striking gold with big ticket films with Vijay and Pradeep Ranganathan and now that Thalapathy is not going to be around, next choice is Sivakarthikeyan. Given SK commitments, the project will not start soon.

How did Nirosha land in a bikini for Mani rathinam’s Agni Natchitram ? How did she and Ramki fall in love ? Nirosha first film was Oru Muthassi Katha directed by Priyadarshan. There were two heroines and they were Nirosha and Lissy. Nirosha is sister of actress Rashika and currently wife of actor Ramki. Lissy married Priyadarshan and has two children. Her daughter Kalyani is a famous actress and son is a VFX specialist. A few years back Lissy and Priyan separated legally. It seems Mani asked Priyan whether Lissy would wear a bikini for his film and it was a role opposite Karthik. Priyadarshan said that Nirosha was willing to do and the song Oru Poonga vanam, became a hit. Nirosha went on to be a big hit and it was during the shooting of Senthoorapoove that she met Ramki. At first she did not like Ramki habit of touching her without reason and she pointed out that even a great actor like Kamal Haasan asked her permission to touch her. She had a scene in the film where she had to run on the platform to board a moving train and Ramki was standing at the compartment steps. Nirosha slipped while running and would have fallen under the train wheels, if Ramki had not grabbed her and pulled her inside. She suffered injury and Ramki took care of her. Love blossomed and they got married. The couple do not have any children. Nirosha is busy in Tv serials and Ramki in films. ( source Allepey Ashraf in his YouTube channel)

Kamal Haasan- Suriya in Chennai- Prabhas in Hyderabad for Empuran promo / Priya Varrier on photoshoots

Empuran Tamil promotion event is a Lyca backed one as they are co- producers and have got Kamal Haasan and Suriya as special guests for the Mohanlal film directed by Prithviraj. Moving to Hyderabad, Prabhas with whom Prithviraj has worked will be chief Guest. In Bengaluru it is Kicha Sudeep and in Mumbai, it will be Akshay kumar. On March 15, 3 minutes trailor of Empuran will release. 90 % of Kerala screens are to screen Empuran on March 27th. One event in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and UAE are planned. L2E: Empuraan, has officially cleared its censorship process and received a U/A certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and led by Mohanlal in the iconic role of Khureshi-Ab’raam, the film has a locked runtime of three hours. The screenplay, crafted by Murali Gopy, further builds on the gripping narrative established in the first installment. Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Lyca Productions, the film has been made on a massive scale, raising expectations sky-high. With Deepak Dev composing the music and Sujith Vaassudev handling the cinematography, The teaser and character reveal have only heightened the excitement surrounding the film.The film features a stellar cast, including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Game of Thrones fame Jerome Flynn, among others. Shot across diverse international locations such as India, the UK, the US, and the UAE, the movie is set to bring a visually grand spectacle to the audience. The screenplay, crafted by Murali Gopy, further builds on the gripping narrative established in the first installment

Priya Varrier who was last seen in Tamil NEEk directed by Dhanush says that Malaylam film indstry has not been giving her films as they have a preconcieved notion about the kind of roles that she can do. In other language industry this is not there and so she is busy in the these industries. About her hot photo shoots, she says that the idea is not to show off and please anybody.I'm doing photoshoots to present myself as much as I can, She says that she has attended many auditions but nothing has come up. Tags like arrogant and socail media comments have affected her career in Malayalam. She says photoshoots are not to get new offers.