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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju to play lead in director Girish's 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit'
Actors and will play the lead in director 's upcoming Malayalam film that's now been titled 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', its makers announced on Friday. The film is to be produced by Bhavana Studios, which is known for having produced superhit Malayalam films like Premalu and Kumbalangi Nights. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Actor Nivin took to his X timeline to share the announcement. He wrote, "This one's for you! Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Teaming up with Girish AD and Mamitha Baiju. A Bhavana Studios production." The story of the film, which is backed by a talented team on board, has been penned by director Girish AD along with Kiran Josey. Cinematography for the film will be by Ajmal Sabu while music for the film is to be scored by Vishnu Vijay. Akash Joseph Varghese has been roped in as the editor for the film, which is to be distributed by Bhavana. Stating that this film was going to be "very special", Nivin disclosed that production for the film would kick off in September this year. The announcement has left fans of Nivin Pauly super thrilled as the actor has been consistently announcing a list of films, each of which are distinctly different from one another. Nivin Pauly's 'Ramachandra Boss & Co.' teaser promises a comedy heist film Apart from Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, which will be a romantic drama, Nivin Pauly has a series of films lined up, including 'Sarvam Maya' which will be a horror comedy directed by Akhil Sathyan and the Tamil film 'Benz', in which he plays the antagonist. Meanwhile, the production house Bhavana Studios, in its announcement, confirmed that Bethlehem Kudumba Unit would be a romantic tale. For the unaware, Bhavana Studios is a company partnered by director Dileesh Pothan, actor and scenarist .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I want to make a film that is rewatchable even two decades later: Akhil
has had an eventful first half of the year — writing the story for a Sathyan Anthikad-Mohanlal film and directing his own film with in the lead. The Pachuvum Albhuthavilakkum director is currently on the sets of Sarvam Maya and spoke to us about the film, working with Nivin, and collaborating with his father, and brother, director Anoop Sathyan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He says, 'Theatre run is based on luck, but I want to make a film that is rewatchable even 20 years down the line.' A rural drama about a ghost My wish to do a rural drama set in a village came true with this film. I was born and brought up in a village. Even my dad hasn't explored that space in years. I've made a film that will prompt people to go back to their rural roots. There are also elements of fantasy in the film, in which a ghost is the main character. 'Nivin and I are scared of horror films' Ask Akhil about the film's tagline 'The Ghost Next Door', and he says, 'It is a version of a ghost. Not a scary ghost.' Interestingly, Akhil doesn't watch a lot of horror films. 'I don't watch horror films, and if I do, I mute them. Nivin is also scared of horror films, so when these two people join for a film with supernatural elements, it definitely won't be a scary movie. However, there are elements of mystery in it, so we can't be blamed if it does scare someone (laughs).' He further says, 'We have used sync sound for the ghost. Sound design is not something we usually give great importance to over here, but we have brought in for this, and honestly, sound design is like the oxygen for a film.' 'Content is key no matter where a film is set' The content and situations have to be engaging. If that works, it doesn't matter if the film is based in a village or city. Whether the film is set in a flat or a village, if you can bring the audience into the screen through the power of writing, then nothing else matters. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Nivin has put in a lot of effort to transform' Nivin is very good at playing a hero who gets trapped in situations, and here, he plays exactly that. He has put in a lot of effort to overcome the difficulties he has been through in the past few years. He is as fresh as a washed bowl. We can feel the change, and when we see him through the camera, it's like I'm looking at him from 10 years ago. He has focused on diet, food, etc. While people talk about Nivin's humour, we see his emotional side, too — something we should talk about. I have always wanted to do a film with elements of humour and emotion with him. 'A fresh version of the Nivin-Aju combo' Nivin suggested , who also plays a major role in the film. We were worried it might be a typical combo, but surprisingly, it turned out to be very different. What I feel is that both of them have honed their craft and kept learning over the past 15 years. The output is definitely different and fresh. There is some loud humour in the film, too. Janardhanan uncle is playing a major role in the film — a full-fledged role alongside Nivin. At this age, he has performed so gracefully. The Nivin–Janardhanan combo is very fun to watch, especially with the generational gap between them. 'I know Justin's strength; the output he gives me is very different' I recently worked with Justin in Hridayapoorvam, too. Sarvam Maya is also a musical. And I don't have another option before me because I know Justin's strength. The output he gives me is very different, and that music comes from love. I deal with him the same way I deal with an actor, and all the input he gets about the story reflects in his work. Music is the thread that ties up the story. 'Hridayapoorvam is the first collaboration of all three of us' I'm lucky to have got the chance to write a story for a Sathyan Anthikad- film. At the same time, I was working on Sarvam Maya, too. I also handled the music section of Hridayapoorvam. Anoop also worked in it as the associate director. This is the first collaboration of all three of us. It's not a big drama, but a film with simple themes and a lightweight Mohanlal. It's a clean drama with humour and emotions. We jokingly call it Mohanlal's Premalu. I personally love seeing Lalettan smile and on the last day, he was like… 'Ayyo, is the shoot already done?' Our collaboration (with his father and brother) happened by coincidence. I got an idea and shared it with Achan, who then took it forward. Anoop and I also got the chance to write a few scenes in it.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Nivin Pauly's film with Akhil Sathyan titled Sarvam Maya, first look out
Nivin Pauly's upcoming film, written and directed by Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum (PAV) filmmaker Akhil Sathyan, has been officially titled Sarvam Maya. The announcement was made on Tuesday, accompanied by a first-look poster featuring the lead actor looking upwards with raised eyebrows, sporting sacred ash on his forehead. Scheduled for a Christmas release this year, it features Preity Mukhundhan and Riya Shibu as the female leads.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Nivin Pauly's film with Akhil Sathyan titled ‘Sarvam Maya'; first look out
We had previously reported that Malayalam star Nivin Pauly has teamed up with Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum-maker Akhil Sathyan for a new film. Now, on Tuesday (July 1), the makers announced that the film's been titled Sarvam Maya. The makers unveiled a first-look poster of the film to announce the news. The poster features Nivin's character, with the sacred ash on his forehead, looking above with a raised eyebrow. According to reports, the film is a musical romance with fantasy elements in the mix. Starring Preity Mukhundhan as the female lead, the cast of Sarvam Maya also features Aju Varghese, Althaf Salim, and Janardhanan among others. According to reports, Riya Shibu, the influencer and producer known for producing Vikram's Tamil film Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2, is also starring in a pivotal role in Sarvam Maya. With music scored by Justin Prabhakaran, the film has cinematography by Sharan Velayudhan. Director Akhil has also edited the film. Ajayya Kumar and Rajeev Menon produce Sarvam Maya under their Fire Fly Films production banner. Notably, apart from this, Nivin also has Dolby Dineshan with Thamar KV; Baby Girl, directed by Arun Varma of Garudan fame; Dear Students, co-starring Nayanthara;Multiverse Manmadhan, a superhero film; the much-awaited sequel film Action Hero Biju 2; and Shekhara Varma Rajavu, directed by Anurag Manohar, in various stages of production. While the actor's long-delayed Tamil film Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai is expected to release soon, he is set to make a splash in Raghava Lawrence's upcoming film Benz, which is part of the popular Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nivin Pauly plays lead in Akhil Sathyan's horror comedy 'Sarvam Maya'
Actor is playing the lead in director 's upcoming horror-comedy 'Sarvam Maya', its makers confirmed on Tuesday. The film, which has triggered huge expectations, is to release for Christmas in December this year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nivin Pauly plays lead in Akhil Sathyan's horror comedy 'Sarvam Maya' Chennai, July 1 (IANS) Actor Nivin Pauly plays the lead role in director Akhil Sathyan's upcoming horror-comedy 'Sarvam Maya', its makers confirmed on Tuesday. The film, which has triggered huge expectations, is to release for Christmas in December this year. Actor Nivin Pauly took to his X timeline to confirm the news. He wrote, "The Ghost next door!Sarvam Maya. 2025 Christmas Release." Sources told IANS that Preity Mukhundhan, who impressed with her fantastic performance in the recently released Pan-Indian film 'Kannappa', plays the female lead in this entertainer. Apart from Nivin Pauly and Priety Mukhundan, the horror comedy will also feature in a pivotal role. Nivin Pauly celebrates his birthday with Padavettu team Sources say that the unit has already shot for around 30 days and that its major schedules are at Ernakulam and Palakkad in Kerala. For the unaware, Akhil Sathyan, the director of the film, is the son of one of India's legendary filmmakers and has delivered critically acclaimed films like Paachuvum Albhuthavilakkum. Music for 'Sarvam Maya' is by and art direction is by the very experienced Rajeevan. Cinematography for the film is by Velayudhan Nair, who was also the cameraman for the critically acclaimed 'Sookshmadarshini'. Nivin Pauly playing the lead in this horror comedy is bound to further thrill his fans who are already excited about the actor playing the antagonist in the Tamil film 'Benz'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Benz, which is being directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, is an eagerly awaited action thriller, featuring actor Raghava Lawrence in the lead. Already, the makers of Benz have confirmed that actor Nivin Pauly plays the antagonist's character of Walter in the film. Director Bakkiyaraj Kannan, who took to his X timeline to share the link to a character promo that the makers released recently, hada said, "Soft boy? That was yesterday. Nivin Pauly 2.0-our certified Baddie, Breaking hearts and Breaking rules & Breaking bad. Meet #Walter, @nivinofficial."
