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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actress Manju Pathrose REVEALS painful experience shooting Mammootty's ‘Utopiayile Rajavu': 'I cried a lot, didn't like the costume'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actress Manju Pathrose has candidly revealed that her experience working in the Mammootty-starrer 'Utopiayile Rajavu' was far from joyful. In a recent interview with Kaumudi Movies, Manju said she was deeply unhappy on set, largely because of issues related to her costume. 'I can't predict what will become a controversy, but I can't lie — so I have to say, I didn't enjoy doing 'Utopiayile Rajavu'. I completed that shoot with a lot of sadness and tears,' she confessed. 'I cried so much and said I wouldn't wear it' Manju, who was still new to the film industry at the time, explained that she initially focused more on costumes than character details. She played the role of a maid in the film and was told her costumes would be sarees and nighties. However, when she arrived on set, the team had prepared a mundu and blouse — the blouse, she says, had been altered to have an extremely wide neckline. 'I cried so much and said I wouldn't wear it,' she recalled. 'Even if you look at the film now, you'll see I pulled the blouse up as much as possible. I was so scared to bend down.' Manju added that it was an emotionally difficult project, one she doesn't even remember fully. She admitted that after the film's release, she never went to watch it in theaters. Utopiayile Rajavu: Official trailer 'Everyone says Mammootty has a lot of attitude' Despite her struggles on set, Manju spoke warmly about Mammootty, the film's lead star. She rejected common perceptions that Mammootty is an arrogant figure. 'Everyone says Mammootty has a lot of attitude, but that's not true. He's a down-to-earth person who gives value to others. Honestly, I have a little extra fondness for him,' she shared. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Santhosh Dhayanithi Interview: Working with Ram in Paranthu Po was like an exam
Director Ram, known for his poignant storytelling, is making a theatrical comeback after almost six years with Paranthu Po, starring Shiva. He last helmed the 2019 Mammootty-starrer Peranbu. Also starring Anjali, Paranthu Po is gearing up to become a throwback to the monochrome era of Tamil cinema — for its choice to feature an impressive 20 songs. Music director Santhosh Dhayanithi, marking his maiden collaboration with Ram, describes the project as a thrilling creative challenge. 'Paranthu Po holds many firsts for me. It's my first time working with Ram sir, and also the first time I've composed this many songs. Interestingly, I began scoring after the film was completely shot, which meant I had to create music that seamlessly fit pre-existing visuals. It was an entirely new experience,' he shares. The seemingly shorter attention spans demand taut screenplays, which, in turn, minimised the presence of songs in Tamil films. Paranthu Po attempts to break this convention. 'The film initially had over 20 tracks, and we eventually trimmed it to exactly 20. However, as seen in earlier films, there aren't traditional 'song situations'. Dialogues have been transformed into lyrical expressions with background compositions. The music enhances the storytelling and never distracts from it,' Santhosh explains.
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Director G Marthandan's Ottam Thullal begins
Director G Marthandan's Ottam Thullal was launched on Monday following a traditional pooja ceremony. Earlier, the makers announced the film with the unveiling of its title poster on social media. It features Vijayaraghavan, Harisree Ashokan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Pauly Valsan, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Tini Tom, Manoj KU, Kutty Akhil and Binu Sasiram, who also penned the script. Presented by Aadhya Sajith, Ottam Thullal is produced by Mohanan Nellikkat under the banner of GKS Productions. On the technical front, the film has Pradeep Nair in charge of cinematography, while editing is handled by Johnkutty. More details regarding its plot and genre are yet to be disclosed. Marthandan made his directorial debut with the Mammootty-starrer Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus in 2013 and later reunited with the veteran actor for his sophomore outing Acha Dhin (2015). His filmography also includes Prithviraj Sukumaran's Paavada (2016), Kunchacko Boban's Johny Johny Yes Appa (2018), and Maharani (2023).
