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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dracula mythology: ‘Golam' director Samjad's ‘Half' to bring a fresh twist on Dracula myth
May 26th marked World Dracula Day, commemorating the 1897 publication of Bram Stoker's legendary 'Dracula', a novel that shaped modern vampire mythology worldwide. Over 128 years later, the vampire saga continues to captivate audiences globally, and now it's finding new life in Indian cinema. Congratulations! You have successfully cast your vote Login to view result Malayalam director Samjad, known for 'Golam', has launched production on a vampire action film titled 'Half'. High-concept vampire action filmed amid Rajasthan's desert 'Half' is currently being shot across dramatic desert locations in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, giving the film an atmospheric and gritty backdrop rarely seen in Malayalam movies. The film reunites director Samjad with Golam's lead Ranjith Sajeev, alongside 'Officer on Duty' fame Aiswarya Raj. However, production was briefly paused due to escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan, with the team returning to Kerala. Filming is scheduled to resume from June 2nd, reigniting excitement among fans. Expectations rise for plot, visuals, and release details As the team prepares to resume shooting, anticipation builds around the film's intriguing take on vampire mythology and its visual style. The project is also rumored to include shoots in Serbia, adding international flair. With Malayalam cinema embracing such a dark fantasy genre, 'Half' could pioneer a new wave of genre experimentation in regional films. Golam - Official Trailer More details on the storyline, visuals, and release timeline are expected in the coming weeks. For now, the shadows of vampirism loom large, ready to enter the spotlight in a Malayalam setting for the first time. Meanwhile, Samjad's mystery thriller movie 'Golam' turned out to be one of the best crime thrillers of the last year. Executed in an Agatha Christie style narrative, 'Golam' featured the talented Ranjith Sajeev in the lead.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Aishwarya Raj recounts firsthand experience of Jaisalmer drone attack: 'I realised it was not a drill'
The production of the upcoming Malayalam film Half, a vampire action thriller directed by Samjad, has been abruptly halted in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The film, which stars Ranjith Sajeev and rising actress Aishwarya Raj, had been shooting with a crew of over 200 members for the past ten days. However, following shell attacks near the region on Wednesday night, the team decided to suspend filming due to security concerns and return home. Aishwarya Raj, who recently featured in Officer on Duty, recounted the harrowing experience on her Instagram story. 'At first, I thought it was a mock drill by the Indian Armed Forces,' she said. 'Only later did I realise the sounds and lights in the sky were actually shells flying around. It was terrifying.'
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Actress Aishwarya Raj 'Scared' After Witnessing Drone Attack In Jaisalmer
Last Updated: A two hundred member Malayalam film crew of 'Half' was been shooting in and around Jaisalmer in Rajasthan for the past 10 days. Upcoming actress Aishwarya Raj experienced the effects of war on Thursday night. After returning to her hotel in Jaisalmer following a day of shooting for her latest film 'Half', directed by Samjad, she witnessed the sounds and fireballs appearing in the skies. Speaking to the media over the phone from Jaisalmer on Friday, she said, 'At first felt it was some sort of a mock drill of the Indian Armed Forces. Later, only I realised that the sound heard and the lights in the sky were shells flying around." She further continued, 'It was really scary after realising that it was not a drill but the real fight. It was after switching on the TV set in the hotel room did I realise that things are scary". A two-hundred-member Malayalam film crew of 'Half' has been shooting in and around Jaisalmer in Rajasthan for the past 10 days. 'Following the increasing tensions, the shooting of our film has been called off and we have decided to pack up and return," added Aishwarya Raj. She further elaborated, 'We have no other way but to return as things have escalated and it was scary to see what we saw last night in the sky. Moreover the film shoot was planned to areas closer to the border and now that's not possible, We are now all waiting for the vehicle to arrive as we are being told we will move from here by road to Ahmadabad and from there fly to Kochi," said Raj, who had a significant role in the recently released Malayalam film 'Officer on Duty'. 'Half' – the Malayalam film directed by Samjad is a vampire action thriller and tells the tale of two half-vampires ( half human and half vampire). As per various reports, Pakistani drones were spotted in Jaisalmer on May 8th and 9th, which were neutralised by the Indian Armed Forces. First Published:
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aishwarya Raj Recounts Firsthand Account Of Drone Attack In Jaisalmer: "I Realised It Was Not A Drill"
Thiruvananthapuram: Upcoming actress Aishwarya Raj experienced the effects of war on Thursday night. After returning to her hotel in Jaisalmer following a day of shooting for her latest film Half, directed by Samjad, she witnessed the sounds and fireballs shooting across the sky. Speaking to the media over phone from Jaisalmer, on Friday, she said, 'At first I felt it was some sort of a mock drill of the Indian Armed Forces. Later only I realized that the sound heard and the lights in the sky were shells flying around.' She further continued, 'It was really scary after realizing that it was not a drill but the real fight. It was after switching on the TV set in the hotel room, did I realize that things are scary." A two hundred member Malayalam film crew of Half has been shooting in and around Jaisalmer in Rajasthan for the past 10 days. Aishwarya Raj added, "Following the increasing tensions, the shooting of our film has been called off and we have decided to pack up and return." She further elaborated, 'We have no other way but to return as things have escalated and it was scary to see what we saw last night in the sky. Moreover, the film shoot was planned to areas closer to the border and now that's not possible, We are now all waiting for the vehicle to arrive as we are being told we will move from here by road to Ahmadabad, and from there fly to Kochi,' said the actress, who had a significant role in the recently released Malayalam film Officer on Duty. Half – the Malayalam film directed by Samjad is a vampire action thriller and tells the tale of two half-vampires ( half human and half vampire). As per various reports Pakistani drones were spotted in Jaisalmer on May 8th and 9th which was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces.
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Very Scary": Actress Aishwarya Raj On Witnessing Pak Drones In Jaisalmer
Thiruvananthapuram: Upcoming actress Aishwarya Raj experienced the effects of war on Thursday night. After returning to her hotel in Jaisalmer following a day of shooting for her latest film 'Half', directed by Samjad, she witnessed the sounds and fireballs appearing in the skies. Speaking to the media over phone from Jaisalmer on Friday she said, "At first felt it was some sort of a mock drill of the Indian Armed Forces. Later only I realized that the sound heard and the lights in the sky were shells flying around." She further continued, "It was really scary after realizing that it was not a drill but the real fight. It was after switching on the TV set in the hotel room , did I realize that things are scary." A two-hundred-member Malayalam film crew of 'Half' has been shooting in and around Jaisalmer in Rajasthan since the past 10 days. "Following the increasing tensions, the shooting of our film has been called off and we have decided to pack up and return," added Ms Raj. She further elaborated, " We have no other way but to return as things have escalated and it was scary to see what we saw last night in the sky. Moreover the film shoot was planned to areas closer to the border and now that's not possible, We are now all waiting for the vehicle to arrive as we are being told we will move from here by road to Ahmadabad and from there fly to Kochi," said Ms Raj, who had a significant role in the recently released Malayalam film " Officer on Duty'. ' 'Half' - the Malayalam film directed by Samjad is a vampire action thriller and tells the tale of two half-vampires ( half human and half vampire). As per various reports Pakistani drones were spotted in Jaisalmer on May 8th and 9th which was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces.
