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Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
4 new Malayalam movies releasing in theaters this week (May 26 - June 1): Soothravakyam, Shaman to Moonwalk
Theaters across Kerala are gearing up for a fresh round of Malayalam film releases. This week brings an exciting mix—some films will tug at your heart, while others might leave you at the edge of your seat. With each story offering something different, there's plenty to look forward to on the big screen. So, what are you waiting for? Continue reading to know all about the upcoming Malayalam movies releasing in theaters this week. Malayalam theatrical releases this week 1. Soothravakyam Cast: Shine Tom Chacko, Vincy Aloshious, Deepak Parambol Release date: May 30, 2025 The film follows the life of Christo Xavier, a circle inspector known for his unique approach to policing. Alongside his duties, he takes on the role of a mentor to a group of 11th-grade students. He turns his police station into a space that serves the children of the town. However, things take a serious turn when a person goes missing. This incident leads to an intense investigation. 2. Once Upon A Time There Was A Kallan Cast: Sreenath Bhasi, Kottayam Nazeer, Tini Tom Release date: May 30, 2025 Once Upon A Time There Was A Kallan tells the story of an elderly man living all alone in a big and quiet house. One night, a thief sneaks into his home but ends up getting trapped inside. Instead of reacting with fear or anger, the old man chooses not to call the police. He decides to talk to the thief, and an unexpected friendship begins. 3. Shaman Cast: Pious Paul, Athulya S Release date: May 30, 2025 Shaman revolves around the life of a woman who, after facing a personal loss, goes on a trip with her friends to find peace. However, her dreams start to reflect strange real-life events. As the mystery deepens, she struggles to tell what is real and what is illusion. The truth seems to exist beyond her own imagination. 4. Moonwalk Cast: Anunath VP, Siddharth Babu, Sujith Prapanchan Release date: May 30, 2025 Moonwalk is set in a remote Kerala village during the late 1980s. The film draws inspiration from true events. It follows a group of young people who want to learn and perform breakdance. The story shows the challenges they encounter on their journey to master the dance. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates!
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Special budget, separate rooms for drugs: Malayalam producer makes explosive claims
Malayalam producer-actor Sandra Thomas recently made strong remarks about the current state of the Malayalam film industry. She claimed that there is a huge drug crisis on Mollywood movie sets that needs to be addressed. Thomas alleged that apart from "separate rooms" being allotted, there is a "separate budget being allocated exclusively for this."The Mollywood producer-actor, in an interview with OnManorama, said, "Everyone was aware of what was happening on sets. But no one took corrective steps, as they needed these people for future projects. Now, a special budget is being allocated exclusively for this. Even separate rooms are allotted for this purpose. However, the associations say the entire industry cannot be blamed just because of one or two people."advertisementShe further said, "Aren't people like Listin aware of this problem? Don't they know that drugs are lavishly available and are being used on sets? They have refused to take a step against it. It has now reached the stage where both men and women, and everyone, irrespective of their status, use it. Producers are unwilling to raise a complaint because of the fear that it will stall their projects. If someone is caught on the sets, the shooting gets stalled. It also ruins the goodwill of the actor." Thomas has spoken against drug usage in Malayalam movie industry earlier as well. Her recent remarks come right after Malayalam actor Tom Chacko's co-actor Vincy Aloshious filed a complaint against him for alleged drug use and misconduct on the sets of 'Soothravakyam'.advertisementLater, actor Aparna John accused him of making explicit remarks with 'sexual connotations'. Chacko was later admitted to a de-addiction centre following the Mohanlal, one of the tallest figures in Mollywood, also spoke against substance abuse through his NGO Viswasanthi Foundation. He posted a video on X on his birthday and captioned, "Viswasanthi Foundation is organising a one-year-long Anti-Drug Campaign titled 'Be A Hero'. Dreaming and achieving a successful life is the biggest high one can get, and we are committed to this journey with our youth. Be a Hero in our fight against drugs. Let's take a pledge that we won't use it, neither our loved ones. Say no to drugs..!!" Mohanlal tweeted about his anti-drug campaign on his birthday. Mohanlal's upcoming films are 'Kanappa,' 'Hridayapoorvam,' 'Vrushabha' and 'Ram.'Must Watch
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Producer Sandra Thomas claims portion of Malayalam film budgets being earmarked for drugs: ‘Even separate rooms are allotted'
The purported rampant inflow of drugs into the Malayalam film industry has been a hot topic for quite some time now. While these were initially just speculations — mostly hearsay — things took a serious turn recently when actor Vincy Aloshious filed a complaint with the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) against her Soothravakyam co-star Shine Tom Chacko, alleging that he harassed her while under the influence of drugs. Although she chose not to pursue legal action against him, the incident brought renewed attention to the growing issue of drug abuse in the industry. In 2023, when allegations of substance abuse among industry insiders spilt into the public realm, producer-actor Sandra Thomas was one of the prominent voices affirming that there was 'rampant drug usage' in Malayalam cinema. Fast forward two years, and according to her, not much has changed. In fact, the situation may have only worsened, with the environment becoming even more conducive to such behaviour. Only in SCREEN | Forget the actor, it's Mohanlal the producer who should make a comeback; the one behind both his National Awards for Best Actor She also recently tore into the associations concerned for their inefficiency in monitoring the issue and for failing to implement measures to curb such harmful practices at their root. 'The associations concerned should have taken a proper stand against drug use in Mollywood at least five or ten years ago. Everyone is aware of what is happening on the sets. But no one took a corrective step, as they need these people in their future projects,' she said during a chat with Onmanorama. Sandra went one step forward and even alleged that the makers were now earmarking money from the film's budget for procuring drugs. 'Now, a special budget is being allotted exclusively for this. Even separate rooms are allotted for this purpose. However, the associations say the entire industry cannot be blamed just because of one or two people. I heard Listin (producer Listin Stephen of Magic Frames) give such a statement a few days ago. So, aren't people like Listin aware of this problem? Don't they know that drugs are lavishly available and are used on the sets? They have refused to take a step against it. It has now reached a stage where both men and women and everyone, irrespective of their status, use it,' she said. Also Read | Shah Rukh Khan left quietly after I told him 'nas kaat lungi', recalls Wamiqa Gabbi: 'There was pin-drop silence on the sets of Baby John' Sandra continued, 'Producers are unwilling to raise a complaint because of fear it will stall their projects. If someone is caught on the sets, the shooting gets stalled. It also ruins the goodwill of the actor. What is the point in doing a movie with him if his goodwill is lost?' Known for bankrolling movies such as Friday (2012), Zachariayude Garbhinikal (2013), Philips and the Monkey Pen (2013), Peruchazhi (2014), Aadu (2015) and Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015) with actor-producer Vijay Babu under the banner of Friday Film House that the two founded jointly, Sandra Thomas departed from the firm in 2017. She later established Sandra Thomas Productions and made her comeback by bankrolling Nalla Nilavulla Rathri (2023).
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Let him who is without sin cast the first stone' - Shine Tom Chacko's ‘The Protector' set for release
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko is back in the spotlight with his upcoming film, 'The Protector', which will hit theatres on May 16. 'Let him who is without sin cast the first stone' Directed by G.M. Manu and produced by Robins Mathew under the Ambatt Films banner, the movie stars Shine in a gritty lead role, as suggested by its intense first-look poster. The poster features Shine with a lit cigarette and carries the striking biblical tagline: 'Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.' Impressive cast The film also boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Thalaivasal Vijay, Motta Rajendran, Sudheer Karamana, Manikuttan, Shivaji Guruvayoor, Boban Alumoodan, and several others. The screenplay is penned by Ajesh Antony. Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's birthday celebration Shine Tom Chacko admitted to de-addiction centre However, the film's release announcement comes at a turbulent time for Shine Tom Chacko. The actor has recently been admitted to a de-addiction centre following allegations of drug use by his 'Soothravakyam' co-star Vincy Aloshious. Vincy filed a complaint with the Kerala Film Chamber, leading to Shine's arrest and subsequent confession during police questioning. As reported by Mathrubhumi, Shine Tom Chacko is currently undergoing treatment under the Kerala government's Vimukthi de-addiction program , supervised by the Excise Department. Though no formal police complaint was filed by Vincy, the Excise Department acted on the complaint, leading to Shine's arrest and release on bail. He was also recently questioned in the ongoing hybrid ganja case, along with actor Sreenath Bhasi. Directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza were also arrested recently for similar charges. On the work front, Shine Tom Chacko was last seen in the Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer 'Daaku Maharaaj' which received good reviews even from the Malayali audiences after the OTT release. The actor will be next seen in the film 'Soothravaakyam'.
India Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Shine Tom Chacko admitted to de-addiction centre amid drug abuse claims
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was admitted to a de-addiction centre amid drug abuse claims by his co-stars. Recently, 'Soothravakyam' co-star Vincy Aloshious filed a complaint with the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce alleging misconduct and drug usage on the film sets. Soon after the claims, he was arrested by the police, where he confessed to using narcotic expressed his wish to overcome his addiction and hence he has now been admitted to the rehabilitation centre. Upon Vincy's complaint, the Kerala film body informed Chacko's family and said that he needed professional assistance for his to Mathrubhumi report, the 'Leo' actor will undergo treatment as part of the Kerala government's de-addiction programme called 'Vimukthi'. His treatment will be supervised by the Excise department. While Vincy Aloshious did not file a police complaint, the Excise Department took notice of it and arrested Shine Tom Chacko. After being grilled for hours, he was let out on Shine Tom Chacko and Sreenath Bhasi were questioned by the Excise department in connection with the hybrid ganja case. Recently, director Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza were arrested for the possession of this month, the Excise officials in Kerala's Alappuzha seized hybrid ganja worth Rs 2 crore from Christina and Feroz. The 41-year-old Christina claimed that she had consumed drugs with Chacko and Bhasi, after which they were summoned by the police.
