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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
