Nivin Pauly
to join Karthi who is set to star in his
29th film, tentatively titled Marshal, directed by Taanakkaran fame Tamizh. The
film is rumored to be a high-budget sea adventure, with shooting expected to
take place along Tamil Nadu’s coastal regions. Vadivelu is reportedly part of
the cast, while Kalyani Priyadarshan is in talks for the female lead. Produced
by Dream Warrior Pictures, an official announcement is expected soon. Nivin
Pauly is playing antagonist in Benz with Raghava Lawrence in the lead. After charming audiences with Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum
(PAV), director–editor Akhil Sathyan is back, this time casting Nivin Pauly as
the star of Sarvam Maya. Slated for a December release, Sarvam
Maya introduces a spectral twist to the festive season. Preity Mukundan and
Riya Shibu join Pauly as the female leads, while veterans like Aju Varghese,
Janardanan and Vineeth add gravitas to the ensemble. Screenwriter Raghunath
Paleri also steps in front of the camera,
Director
Girish AD is returning to the director’s chair with Bethlehem Kudumba
Unit, a new Malayalam film starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha
Baiju in lead roles. Produced by the powerhouse trio Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh
Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran under their Bhavana Studios
banner, this project marks the filmmaker’s second collaboration with the
production house after the sensational success of Premalu. The film
is expected to go on floors in September.
Sai
Abhyankkar, the 20‑year‑old
composer whose independent tracks Katchi Sera and Aasa
Kooda topped charts with over 200 million YouTube views, is making
his Malayalam debut with Balti, starring Shane
Nigam and directed by Unni Shivalingam. The collaboration
was officially confirmed via an Instagram post, showing Sai
in the studio, receiving a package from the Malayalam Film Industry
welcoming him, instantly triggering celebrations among fans. Shane Nigam’s 25th project and weaves a tightly wound story of
chaos and camaraderie set around a kabaddi-player protagonist . With
Sai Abhyankkar taking music reins, audiences can look forward to a score that
blends emotional ballads, high-energy rhythms, and indie-pop freshness,
capturing both the grit of the sport and the intimacy of its characters.
Produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander under STK Frames,
and shot by Alex J. Pulickal, For Shane Nigam too, Balti is
more than another film, it’s a statement. A sports-drama steeped in
youthful energy matched with a progressive, pop‑infused musical score is just
the kind of fresh voice Malayalam cinema is currently
celebrating. A bilingual in Tamil the film lead actress is Preethi Asrani and
Shanthanu plays a pivotal role.
