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New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Written & Directed by God postpones release date
The release of Written & Directed by God, starring Saiju Kurup and Sunny Wayne, has been postponed to June 5. The film was originally scheduled to hit theatres on May 16. Directed by debutant Febi George Stonefield, the film is a fantasy drama that explores a clash between the divine and the human. Saiju plays an ordinary man who finds himself in conflict with God, portrayed by Sunny. Aparna Das appears as the female lead. Written & Directed by God is jointly scripted by Jomon John, Linto Devasia, and actor Roshan Mathew. The film's supporting cast includes Abhishek Raveendran, Vaisakh Vijayan, Sreelekshmi Santhosh, Chembil Ashokan, Neena Kurup, Manikandan Pattambi, Jolly Chirayath, Babu Jose, Austin Dan, Dinesh Prabhakar, and Balaji Sharma. On the technical side, it has cinematography by Bablu Aju, music by Shaan Rahman, and editing by Abhishek GA. Written & Directed by God, presented by Saiju, is produced by Thomas Jose and Sanoob K Yoousef under the banners of TJ Productions and Nettooraan Films. Saiju's forthcoming projects also include Malikappuram director Vishnu Sasi Shankar's Sumathi Valavu, Rahul Riji Nair's Flask, and the third instalment of the Aadu franchise from Midhun Manuel Thomas. Sunny was last seen in Thurkish Tharkkam alongside Lukman Avaran.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Jayasurya-Midhun Manuel Thomas' ‘Aadu 3' goes on floors
Aadu 3, the much-anticipated third instalment of the popular Malayalam franchise Aadu, was launched with a pooja ceremony on Sunday (May 11). Franchise lead Jayasurya and director Midhun Manuel Thomas return for the sequel that is once again produced by Vijay Babu under his Friday Film House banner. The team shared pictures and videos from the pooja ceremony to announce the news. Actor Unni Mukundan, who is teaming up with Midhun for his directorial debut, sounded the clapboard. The upcoming instalment will also feature franchise regulars — Vinayakan, Renji Panicker, Sunny Wayne, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Vijay Babu, Bhagath Manuel, Dharmajan Bolgatty and Indrans. A slapstick comedy, 2015's Aadu followed a tug-of-war team from Idukki whose lives changed when they decided to slaughter a female goat they got as a reward. Though the film didn't perform well at the box office, it attained cult status after its DVD release. The sequel, titled Aadu 2, released in 2017 and became a hit at the box office. More details regarding Aadu 3 are yet to be announced.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aadu 3: ‘Aadu 3' begins filming: Jayasurya returns as Shaji Paappan, Vijay Babu shares first look
The much-awaited third installment of the 'Aadu' franchise has officially gone on floors. Titled ' Aadu 3 ', the film promises to bring back the madcap energy and iconic characters that turned the series into a cult comedy phenomenon in . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Beginning of a dream' The launch ceremony was held with a pooja, and producer-actor shared glimpses from the event on social media with the caption, 'Beginning of a dream.' Excitement levels are high Vijay Babu's post was soon flooded with comments from fans of 'Aadu'. One comment read, 'All the best dear.' Another one commented, 'All the best team aadu3.' A third one commented, 'Waiting shaji pappan & team.' Netizens were also intrigued to see Shaji Paappan's look in the movie as one commented, 'Where is our Shaji Paappan .' Shaji Paappan and team returns The pooja ceremony was attended by the film's lead , who reprises his iconic role as Shaji Paappan, along with actress Srinda, producer Listen Stephen, and other key members of the team. The Aadu franchise, known for its quirky characters and slapstick humour, first hit screens in 2015. Though the original film received a lukewarm box office response initially, it went on to gain a massive fan following over the years. Its sequel Aadu 2 was a commercial success, cementing the franchise's popularity. The returning ensemble cast includes fan favourites Vinayakan, Sunny Wayne, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Indrans, and Vijay Babu, all of whom were part of the earlier films and contributed to their comedic success. Interestingly, 'Aadu 3' is expected to take a fresh narrative turn. While previous instalments leaned heavily into slapstick comedy, the new film will explore a shift in genre, though specifics are being kept tightly under wraps. This potential change in tone has only heightened anticipation among fans, who are eager to see what's next for Shaji Paappan and his unforgettable gang
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Unni Mukundan on his directorial debut: 'The kid in me grew up believing in legends'; shoot set to begin in 2026
Actor Unni Mukundan is all set to headline what is touted to be the biggest film of his career, joining hands with renowned producer Gokulam Gopalan and director-screenwriter . Big-budget mass entertainer This marks the first collaboration between Unni Mukundan and Midhun Manuel Thomas, who is best known for directing the 'Aadu', 'Anjaam Pathiraa', 'Abraham Ozler', 'Turbo' . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Midhun Manuel Thomas will be penning the script for the film, which promises to bring together a stellar cast and top-tier technicians. Backed by Sree Gokulam Movies banner, the upcoming film will be a mega-budget mass entertainer, mounted on a grand scale. 'Look up at the sky and believe' - Unni Mukundan Taking to Instagram, Unni Mukundan, fresh off the success of 'Marco', expressed his emotional connection to the project. Unni Mukundan's post read, 'The kid in me grew up believing in legends. Drawn to stories of courage, sacrifice, and magic. I found my heroes not just in books, movies, folk stories, tiny action figures but also in my dreams. Growing up in the era of superheroes, often dismissed as mythical, make-believe, or too far-fetched. I ended up being a thorough day dreamer. For me these SuperHeroes were hope in motion. They made me feel Heroic. Their act of heroism mirrored in my dreams. That kid, never really grew up. And more importantly, he never gave up dreaming. Today, he takes a quiet, proud step forward, to tell a story, he's carried in his heart for years.' He further wrote, 'Yep, I'm directing my first feature film. A superhero story. One that's my own. It's a dream taking shape — built with love, wonder, and everything that once made me look up at the sky and believe that the sky isn't the limit.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Co-producers for the film are V C Praveen and Baiju Gopalan, while Krishnamoorthy serves as the executive producer. Unni Mukundan's work front After the success of the most-violent film 'Marco', Unni Mukundan impressed the family audiences with the film 'Get Set Baby' which earned 3 star rating from ETimes with an official review that read, 'Animation plays a strong visual role, both at the beginning and in the end credits. Unni is charming as Arjun, effectively portraying the shifts in his character, though some dialogues feel slightly awkward. Nikhila, for a change, gets to play a cheerful role, smiling more than usual, and she handles it with poise. The supporting cast does a great job elevating the story, despite a few misses. Light-hearted jokes are sprinkled throughout, working in some places but falling flat in others. A random Tovino Thomas reference is thrown in, earning a chuckle.'
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Unni Mukundan and Midhun Manuel Thomas team up
Actor Unni Mukundan and writer-director Midhun Manuel Thomas are collaborating on a new film produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sree Gokulam Movies. The project was officially announced through social media with photographs featuring Unni, Midhun, Gopalan, and executive producer Krishnamoorthy. Billed as a big-budget mass entertainer, the upcoming film marks the first collaboration between Unni and Midhun. While specific details regarding the plot, genre, extended cast, and technical crew have not yet been revealed, Unni has described it as the "biggest film" of his career to date. Meanwhile, Midhun is also set to direct the third instalment of his successful Aadu franchise. He also has a web series titled Anali expected to release later this year. In addition, he is co-producing an upcoming film featuring Aadu actors Jayasurya and Vinayakan in lead roles. Unni was last seen in the Vinay Govind's Get-Set Baby, opposite Nikhila Vimal.
