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India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Unni Mukundan teams up with director Joshiy for his next, calls it dream come true
In an exciting update for Malayalam cinema fans, actor-producer Unni Mukundan is joining hands with legendary filmmaker Joshiy for a brand-new action entertainer. The project, which will be produced under Unni's banner UMF (Unni Mukundan Films) along with Einstin Media, was officially announced on the celebrated director's birthday - making the news extra a name that has defined Malayalam commercial cinema for decades, returns to the director's chair for a film that aims to bring together the soul of classic Malayalam storytelling with the energy and style of today's cinema. Known for his mastery in crafting large-scale entertainers, the director's new film promises to be both nostalgic and the announcement video here: Sharing his thoughts on the collaboration, Unni Mukundan said, 'Associating with Joshiy Sir is not just a dream come true, it's an emotion, one that every actor who grew up watching his films can relate to. This collaboration is our tribute to his unmatched legacy and a chance to create something that blends the soul of classic Malayalam cinema with the pulse of today's audience. At UMF, we believe in stories that leave a mark, and this film is one such landmark for me both personally and professionally.'Here's the poster shared on the director's birthday: The film's screenplay is written by Abhilash N Chandran, known for films like 'Porinju Mariam Jose' and 'King of Kotha'.Unni Mukundan will be seen in a powerful new avatar, in what is being described as a 'never-seen-before' role. With back-to-back successes like Meppadiyaan and Marco, Unni's next outing under UMF continues to push creative boundaries while staying rooted in storytelling.- Ends
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Unni Mukundan and Joshiy join forces for an actioner
This is Unni's first outing with Joshiy, who is known for helming several celebrated mass entertainers over the years. According to the makers, the upcoming film will feature Unni in a "never-before-seen avatar". It is scripted by Abhilash N Chandran, who wrote Joshiy's Porinju Mariam Jose and his son Abhilash Joshiy's King of Kotha. While Joshiy last made Antony with Joju George, Unni's last release was Get-Set Baby, in which he played a male gynaecologist. Although the actor had announced a sequel to Marco, he recently opted out of the project, citing 'negativity around it'.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dulquer Salmaan's ‘I'm Game' set to unveil star-studded cast line up
has ignited excitement among fans with the latest update on his highly anticipated Malayalam film ' I'm Game '. 'Who's in the Game? Taking to Instagram stories, the actor revealed a new poster with the caption, 'Who's in the Game? Unveiling the Lineup,' confirming that the official cast announcement will be made today (May 1) at 6 PM. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With the film already generating buzz, fans are eagerly waiting to see which actors will join Dulquer in this stylish and gritty narrative. Dulquer Salmaan debuts his 'lockdown hair' Helmed by Directed by RDX fame Nahas Hidayath, 'I'm Game' is touted to be an intense action-packed entertainer. The title poster, shared earlier via Dulquer's production house, teases a dramatic tone with a cracked surface and a prominently featured metal die mid-air — hinting at themes of chance, danger, and unpredictability. Dulquer Salmaan's return to Mollywood after KOK failure This film marks Dulquer's return to Malayalam cinema after his 2023 gangster drama 'King of Kotha', which was directed by Abhilash Joshiy. That film saw Dulquer portraying the fierce and complex character of Kotha Raju, also known as Raju Madrassi. Earlier, Dulquer had teased 'I'm Game' with a title reveal poster featuring injured hands holding a playing card, accompanied by the tagline, 'The Game is On!' Before that, a cryptic teaser image of a burning gambling chip shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account had already piqued curiosity, captioned simply, 'It's Time.' All hopes on Nahas Hidayath Nahas Hidayath has already proved his talent with his directorial debut film 'RDX' starring Antony Varghese, Shane Nigam, Neeraj Madhav in the lead. The film was praised for it's engaging storytelling without losing emotions at any point. With I'M Game', the DQ fans are also expecting such an interesting and engaging narrative with will mark a magnificent return for the young actor in Mollywood.
