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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Lovely' OTT: When and where to watch Mathew Thomas' fantasy film
Malayalam fantasy drama Lovely, starring Mathew Thomas in the lead, is now available for streaming. The film, which hit theatres on May 16, 2025, had a relatively quiet box office run but is now poised for wider appreciation following its OTT debut on June 20. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A quirky plot with a talking fly Directed and written by Dileesh Karunakaran, Lovely tells the unusual story of Bony, a young man whose dreams of settling in Canada are derailed when he's forced to take up a government job—one held previously by his late father. The movie tells Bony's bond with a talking fly. Although the film had a good concept, it failed to shine at the box office. Supporting cast and performances Alongside Mathew Thomas, the film features notable performances by Sivaangi Krishnakumar, Manoj K Jayan, Aswathy Manoharan, and Prasanth Murali. The actors lend charm and depth to a story that balances whimsy with grounded emotions. The movie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Lovely - Official Teaser ETimes review for the movie read,"On the technical side, while the CGI is commendable, the 3D feels almost unnecessary—except for the scenes involving the flying eecha. Sivaangi Krishnakuar's voice didn't work well and fails to help connect with Lovely. Lovely might be worth a one-time watch, given that it's experimental at its core, and Aashiq Abu's cinematography makes it aesthetically pleasing. Still, the film lacks the "wow" factor needed to truly hook its audience. " On the other hand, Mathew Thomas's previous outing was the comedy film 'Bromance' which received good reviews from the audiences and turned out to be a superhit. The film is also available on OTT.
Wales Online
02-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Wilfried Bony's bold Luka Modric prediction as star backed to have Swansea City impact
Wilfried Bony's bold Luka Modric prediction as star backed to have Swansea City impact The Ivorian believes Modric's involvement could represent a step towards a return to the Premier League Luke Modric is a new minority owner at Swansea. (Image: (Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality) ) Former Swansea City favourite Wilfried Bony says Luka Modric's recent investment is 'a big step for the club'. Bony, who scored 39 goals in 96 appearances across two spells with the Swans, believes the legendary midfielder's involvement could help steer the club back towards the Premier League. Modric has purchased a minority stake in the Swans, in a move that created headlines around the world, although the extent of his involvement in the day-to-day running of the club isn't yet clear. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here Indeed, his primary focus is likely to remain Real Madrid, where he's hoping to earn a contract extension that will see him carry on his playing career beyond his 40th birthday. But Bony believes that once the Ballon d'Or winner has called time on his playing career, he could well ramp up his involvement with the Swans. "Luka Modric's involvement with Swansea is a big step for the club," Bony told Ladbrokes. "It's a big step because of his professionalism, because of his views, because of his focus on the football side of the business. Article continues below "I'm sure that he can help bring Swansea back to the Premier League when he retires because that's when he'll put more time into the club because while he's playing, he'll be focused of Real Madrid. "But when he stops, he's going to be more focused on the club and changing a lot of things through the connections he's got. So I'm sure that he can bring Swansea to the level where Swansea belong." Bony believes having Modric's name connected to the club will bring commercial opportunities, and also help attract new players. "It's not just good to have him from the business side but also because players will see at as more of a destination if a legend like Luka Modric is involved. It is like that because when you see Cristiano Ronaldo go to Saudi Arabia, a lot of players also wanted to go there because if it goes there, something must be good. Otherwise, why would he decide to go there? "So in terms of the general model for the club, a lot of players might think that, in the next few years, Swansea is a club that has got the facilities and capacity to grow." Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone Article continues below As Real Madrid's most decorated player of all time, Modric has spent most of his incredible career at the top of the game, and Bony believes those experiences could prove useful in the boardroom. "They just really need some people at the top to change the way of working," he added. "And I'm sure that his experience from Real Madrid will help Swansea. It's a big gap between them, so he will have knowledge they don't. "So with that experience he has, he can bring the team to the top. It's good for the people of Swansea, it's good for the club and also for the country."
BBC News
08-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bright future for 'hard working and humble' Bony
Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim says young striker Geoffroy Bony will have a "bright future" if he maintains his work 20-year-old is the son of former Manchester City and Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony - who scored 18 international goals for Ivory junior joined Newport County in November 2024, having started his career at Swansea City's academy."Geoffroy has been great, working hard every day," said Jardim."If you seen him working, you'd be surprised at how hard he works because he wants to prove himself."He has a lot of potential, and if he keeps working in the same way he will have a bright future." Bony has made just five League Two appearances for the Exiles, with his most recent start coming on 14 December against look destined to finish mid-table, with at least 12 points separating them from both the play-offs and relegation Jardim says the club will take their time to find the right opportunities to help build Bony into a League Two quality player."We want to make sure when he has the opportunity to play he does so at a good level," said Jardim."He's a very young boy, and we've seen him in a couple games this season where he has shown his quality."We need to find the right timings and right opposition for him to prove himself."Asked about the similarities between Bony and his father Wilfried, Jardim said Geoffroy's mentality, which should make his parents proud."Geoffroy and Wilfried are two different players, but his dad did a very good job with him," added Jardim who was previously on the coaching staff at Swansea."You cannot imagine how well educated Geoffrey is, hard working and humble."It's a joy to work with him every day."
