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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tovino Thomas' ‘Narivetta' gets U/A nod: A gripping tale of power, protest, and police
'Narivetta' Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas is all set to deliver one of his most hard-hitting performances yet in 'Narivetta,' an intense political action drama that has now been cleared by the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate. The film, directed by Anuraj Manohar and produced by Tippu Shah and Shiyas Hassan under the Indian Cinema Company banner, is already garnering attention for its bold narrative and powerful cast. On Instagram, the production house officially announced the news with the post: 'Narivetta certified U/A!' signaling that the film is now prepped for its theatrical journey. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump Cheran's Malayalam debut and an ensemble cast Based on real-life events, 'Narivetta' stands out not only for its storyline but also for marking the Malayalam debut of acclaimed Tamil filmmaker and actor Cheran. He joins forces with Tovino Thomas and Suraj Venjaramoodu, all of whom portray police officers embroiled in a highly charged conflict. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo In the trailer, Cheran plays a senior Tamil police officer while Tovino takes on the role of a junior cop. Suraj adds to the intensity with his presence in key action-driven moments. Their characters are sent into a tribal region where alleged illegal encroachments have prompted a harsh police crackdown, leading to scenes of extreme brutality and fear. A conflict where justice and revolution collide The plot unfolds as a tense standoff between indigenous villagers and the state machinery. A key moment in the trailer features Cheran's voice cutting through the chaos as he warns Tovino's character: 'Don't try to play the hero.' This line reflects the deeper ideological battle brewing beneath the surface—a community's desperate resistance against displacement and systemic abuse. The film dives deep into the emotional and political layers of land rights, state violence and grassroots resistance. As suspicions arise that the tribal protests are backed by Maoist groups, the stakes get higher, leaving the audience to question where loyalty, truth and justice really lie. Technical brilliance and an emotional journey Crafted with a compelling narrative by writer Abin Joseph, 'Narivetta' also shines in its technical departments. The cinematography by Vijay captures the starkness of forested terrains and protest zones, while Jakes Bejoy's intense music heightens the emotional gravity. Shameer Muhammed handles the editing, with art direction by Bawa and costumes by Arun Manohar. Tovino, in a heartfelt post called 'Narivetta' one of the most important projects of his career. 'It is a subject that must be addressed, and I hope the film resonates with the audience long after they leave the theatre,' he shared. He added that the role took him through a spectrum of emotional experiences—joy, crisis and pain—making it a transformative experience in his journey as an actor. A film that dares to question the system With a tagline like 'When the system betrays, the revolution begins,' 'Narivetta' promises not just a gripping storyline but a compelling social commentary. As it heads for release, the film looks set to spark debate, provoke thought, and challenge narratives making it one of the most anticipated political dramas in Malayalam cinema this year. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Santhanam's 'Devil's Double Next Level' cleared with U/A certificate
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The Censor Board of Film Certification has cleared director S Prem Anand's much-awaited horror comedy ' Devil's Double Next Level ', featuring actor Santhanam in the lead, for release with a clean U/A certificate . Taking to his timeline on X on Thursday, Santhanam announced, "#DevilsDoubleNextLevel censored U/A. #DevilsDoubleNextLevelFromMay16" The film, which is the next instalment in the hugely successful Dhillukku Duddu (DD) franchise, is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on May 16 this year. Operation Sindoor 13 civilians killed, 59 injured in J&K's Poonch after Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC Deepika, Kangana applaud Indian women officers AICWA reaffirms complete BAN on Pak actors by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo A trailer of the film, which was recently released, shows Selvaraghavan, who plays the devil in the film, inviting Santhanam, a film reviewer, to watch a special show of a film at a theatre he owns. Selvaraghavan says that if Santhanam comes, it will serve as a promotion for the film being screened. Santhanam goes to the theatre that appears desolate. On entering its premises, he is teleported to the story of the film that is being screened. Selvaraghavan laughs and tells him, "Review? How many films you would have made a mockery of? Let us now see you review the film while being a part of it." Soon, the reviewer meets a number of characters in the film including Gautham Menon, who plays Raghavan an investigation officer, and Redin Kingsly and tries to tell them all that they are only acting in a film. However, all characters have no recollection of who they are in the real world and believe that the characters they are portraying in the film is their true self. The only person, who, apart from Santhanam, knows that they are all in a film is Motta Rajendran, who keeps cracking jokes at regular intervals. Santhanam and Motta Rajendran realise that they are in a film that belongs to the horror genre and before long, they find out that they are in an island that is filled with dark and mysterious developments.... Produced by Niharika Entertainment and The Show People, on a huge budget, the film is being presented by actor Arya. Director Prem Anand, while speaking about the film earlier, had said, "DD Returns was a huge success with great response from the audience from all walks of life. We worked on the script of its sequel for one year. From children to adults, everyone will laugh and enjoy this flick too." Dipak Kumar Padhy has handled the cinematography of 'DD Next Level', and Ofro has scored its music. Bharath is in charge of editing and AR Mohan has handled the film's art direction. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Censor Board clears Sasikumar, Simran-starrer 'Tourist Family' for release with a 'U' certificate
Picture Credit: X The Censor Board of Film Certification has cleared director Abishen Jeevinth's upcoming Tamil film 'Tourist Family', featuring Sasikumar and Simran in the lead, for release with a clean 'U' certificate. Taking to its X timeline, Million Dollar Studios, the production house that has produced the film, wrote, "#TouristFamily - Censored with Clean "U" Certificate. Bring your families and enjoy this WHOLESOME ENTERTAINER. Grand release in theatres worldwide on May 1st. Written & directed by Abishan Jeevinth . A @RSeanRoldan musical." 'Tourist Family', which is scheduled to hit screens on May 1, is a feel-good family entertainer that features an ensemble cast including Yogi Babu, Mithun Jayashankar, Kamalesh, M.S. Bhaskar, Ramesh Thilak, Bhagavathi Perumal (Bucks), Ilango Kumaravel, and Sreeja Ravi among others. Aravind Viswanathan is the cinematographer of the film, which has music by Shaan Rahman. The film's editing is by Bharath Vikraman, and art direction is by Rajkamal. Produced by Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment, the film is backed by producers Nasareth Baslian, Mahesh Raj Baslian, and Yuvaraj Ganesan. Tourist Family has already created a buzz in the trade circles with several industry insiders showering praise on it. In fact, distributor Vithurs, who has bought the overseas rights of the upcoming feel-good family entertainer, had recently called the film a "gem" and said, that as an Eelam Tamil, the film was close to his heart. Director Rathna Kumar , after watching the film, took to his X timeline to register his thoughts on it. He wrote, "#TouristFamily is a Classy film. A simple film with lot of heart. Lot of gubeer ROFL moments and emotionally melting moments throughout the film. For me this is @SasikumarDir sir's best as an actor. I got blown away seeing the post-interval sequence. Whatte well written sequence it is. Theater will go bonkers for it." Rathna Kumar had also praised young director Abishan Jeevinth, saying, "Stunning debut by director @abishanjeevinth. This man is just 24 and he has arrived already. Became your fan."
News18
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nani's Hit: The Third Case Gets Nod From Censor Board, Receives 'A' Certificate
The Censor Board cleared Sailesh Kolanu's 'Hit: The Third Case' with an 'A' certificate. Nani announced its May 1 release on social media. The Censor Board of Film Certification has cleared director Sailesh Kolanu's much-awaited film, 'Hit: The Third Case', featuring actor Nani in the lead, for release with an 'A' certificate. Actor Nani made the announcement through his social media handles. Posting a picture that had a huge 'A' on it, he wrote, 'A for ARJUN SARKAAR. CERTIFIED. #HIT3 #HIT3FromMay1st." The poster also had a warning issued in fine print. It read, 'Warning: Sarkaar's rage and violence is certified." The film has triggered huge expectations ever since the makers released its gripping trailer. It begins with Nani explaining to his superiors about how he thinks criminals should be handled. 'Criminals belong in a 10-feet lock-up or deep inside a six-foot hole. No criminal should be free to walk around until they've faced real behavioural correction. You don't have to be personally affected to feel that way. Just being a police officer is enough," he says in a grim tone, giving an indication of what is to come. The trailer then has a woman who is scared stiff for her nine-month-old baby that has been abducted. 'What will they do to her? He is 5'9 or 5'10". He has a few strands of white hair on his beard," she is heard explaining to the police officer about the man who has abducted her child. There is another shot of a shopkeeper explaining about a soldier who fearlessly walks into a ring to defend those at risk. 'Only he knows how many nights and days he has worked tirelessly to save one life," the shopkeeper explains. The final portion, which gives a better understanding of Arjun (Nani)'s character, revolves around a brief conversation that Arjun has with his lady love. When she asks him whether she should call him Arjun or Sarkaar, he replies saying, 'When I am in the midst of people, call me Arjun, when I am in the midst of criminals, I am Sarkaar." It may be recalled that the makers of the film had, several days ago, released a teaser of the film which gave away the fact that Nani plays the role of a tough cop called Arjun Sarkaar in the film. A series of scenes in the teaser showed Arjun Sarkaar putting his laathi skills to good use. At the same time, the teaser showed that Arjun Sarkaar looked for patterns in crimes and used them to establish motive. The teaser ended with a voice over saying, 'I have had my doubts about you from the first day itself. Are you really a police officer?" Arjun Sarkaar replies to this question, saying, 'People have believed this lie for far too long. I will show you the original." The film, which is the third instalment from the HIT universe, is to hit screens worldwide on May 1 this year. Directed by Dr. Sailesh Kolanu and produced by Prashanthi Tipirneni, the film will feature Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead. Music for the film is by Mickey J Meyer and cinematography is by Sanu John Varghese. The film's editing has been taken care of by Karthika Srinivas R. First Published:
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Nani starrer ‘HIT: The Third Case' gets ‘A' certificate
The Censor Board of Film Certification has cleared director Sailesh Kolanu's upcoming film Hit: The Third Case, which stars actor Nani, with an 'A' certificate ahead of its release. On Friday, Nani took to his Instagram account to share the exciting update, as he posted a picture with a large 'A'. The crime thriller is set to hit theatres on May 1 and will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Earlier, while speaking to ANI, Nani shared that this is the first time he is doing a crime thriller in his career. Talking about preparing for the film, he said the process was both new and exciting for him. 'Preparation is needed for every script. This is my first crime thriller, so it was a new and exciting process. Every film has its own way of helping you understand the characters. It was fun, basically, because I was doing it for the first time,' Nani said. ALSO READ:'The Paradise' glimpse: Nani, Srikanth Odela take a dark, gritty route Nani also opened up about his role as a producer for the film. He called it a big step in his career and shared his excitement about it. 'This is the first time I'm working in production, so it is definitely the next step in my career, 100 percent for sure,' he added. The film is directed by Sailesh Kolanu and features music by Mickey J Meyer. It is produced under Nani's own banner, Wall Poster Cinema.
