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New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Asif Ali-starrer Tiki Taka gets a release window
Director Rohith VS confirmed on Sunday that his upcoming film Tiki Taka, headlined by Asif Ali, will be released in cinemas during Christmas 2025. Sharing the update via Instagram stories, he wrote, 'Christmas 2025. All bloody languages for you,' signalling a wide multilingual release. Tiki Taka marks Rohith's third collaboration with actor Asif after Adventures of Omanakuttan and Ibilis and is being billed as the most ambitious project in the actor's career. Asif recently shared a personal note on X (formerly Twitter) expressing his high expectations for the film, which he described as a full-scale commercial entertainer driven by action and mass appeal. Tiki Taka also features Lukman Avaran, Wamiqa Gabbi, Naslen Gafoor, Sanchana Natarajan, Harisree Ashokan, and Santhosh Prathap. The film is produced by Siju Mathew and Navis Xaviour of Juvis Production, in association with Adventures Company. The technical team includes cinematographer Sony Seban, music director Dawn Vincent, and editor Chaman Chakko.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I cried like a child," Asif Ali opens up about injury and recovery during 'Tiki Taka' shoot
Malayalam actor Asif Ali is gearing up for his upcoming action-packed film 'Tiki Taka'. The movie, which began production in 2023, faced an unexpected setback when Asif suffered a serious injury during fight training, causing the shoot to come to a halt. Recently, the actor opened up on social media about the challenging journey he endured while bringing his character, John Denver , to life. In his Instagram stories, the actor shared that he was immediately drawn to the character's spirit of a fighter. Little did he realize that portraying John Denver would mirror his own personal struggle. Preparing for the role demanded intense physical training and mastering combat skills, a process that took several months of hard work and dedication. He wrote, "When John Denver came to me, I was instantly in love with the fighter in him—his resilience, the way he endures through challenges, and how he always refuses to give up." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'Swing is King': Mr. Hemant's Strategy Finally Explained in Free Session TradeWise Learn More Undo Tragically, during the initial phase of shooting, Asif suffered a major injury involving meniscus and ligament tears. This forced him to spend weeks bedridden and confined to a wheelchair, wiping out all the progress he had made over a year of preparation. He also said, "'Tikitaka' is a movie that demands a lot of sweat and blood. For me, it was a journey of several months to physically transform and master the art of fighting. I think I can confidently say that I gave it my all. When we started rolling in 2023, an unfortunate accident hit me during fight training, followed by bedridden days, several weeks on a wheelchair, and the worst part—losing all the progress I had made over a year to prepare for the character. Unlike John Denver, I cried like a child on the hospital bed." After eighteen months, he resumed shooting with renewed vigor, pushing through the pain and challenges of healing to meet the demanding physical requirements of the film. Recently, the director Rohith VS confirmed it is set for a theatrical release during Christmas 2025. 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 .
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Asif Ali's 'Tiki Taka' to hit theaters during Christmas 2025 in multiple languages, confirms Rohith VS
Rohith VS's action thriller 'Tiki Taka,' starring Asif Ali as John Denver, is set for a grand theatrical release during Christmas 2025 in multiple languages. This marks the third collaboration between Rohith and Asif, promising a fresh cinematic experience despite production delays caused by Asif's injury. The film boasts an ensemble cast and features intense physical training for Asif's role. Director Rohith VS has confirmed that his upcoming Malayalam action thriller Tiki Taka, starring Asif Ali, is slated for a grand theatrical release during Christmas 2025. Multilingual release across 'all bloody languages' The director announced on Instagram, where he shared a poster of the film and wrote, "Christmas 2025. All bloody languages for you." As he mentioned in his post, the movie is expected to release in multiple languages. Third time teaming up 'Tiki Taka' will be the third collaboration between Rohith and Asif Ali, following their earlier films 'Adventures of Omanakuttan' and 'Iblis.' The director describes this project as the most ambitious in Asif's career so far, promising a fresh cinematic experience. Asif Ali plays a character named John Denver , a fighter known for his resilience and refusal to give up. The actor shared that preparing for this role demanded intense physical training, including fight choreography, which came with challenges. Initially planned for a 2023 release, 'Tiki Taka' faced delays due to the actor's injury and other production challenges. Asif suffered a serious injury involving meniscus and ligament tears, which temporarily halted production. Despite this setback, he returned to the set with determination. During an interview with OTTPlay director RohithS, he revealed that while 'Tiki Taka' may not be unique in its storyline, its presentation will set it apart. The film features an ensemble cast including Lukman Avaran, Wamiqa Gabbi, Naslen Gafoor, Sanchana Natarajan, Harisree Ashokan, and Santhosh Prathap. Sony Seban handles the cinematography, Dawn Vincent composes the music, and Chaman Chakko is the editor of the film.
News18
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sarkeet Trailer: Asif Ali Forms A Special Bond With A Troubled Child In This Emotional Drama
Last Updated: Alongside Asif Ali, Sarkeet features Divya Prabha and Deepak Parambol. Asif Ali and Divya Prabha, known for their strong performances, have come together for a film titled Sarkeet. The makers have recently unveiled the trailer of the film which hints at an emotional story built around friendship, family and meaningful bonds. Sarkeet will make its theatrical debut on May 8. The trailer begins by introducing a young boy (portrayed by child artist Orhan) who appears to be hyperactive and short-tempered which makes it difficult to handle him. His parents, played by Divya and Deepak Parambol, are shown struggling to cope with his behaviour. We then meet Ameer Karuvandivalappli, played by Asif, who has just arrived in the city in search of a job. He ends up applying for the role of a shadow teacher which is a support person meant to help children like Orhan in a classroom setting. As the story unfolds, Ameer begins working with Orhan. At first, he finds it hard to connect with the boy and doesn't know how to manage him. But slowly, a bond starts to develop between them. This growing connection becomes the emotional centre of the film. The trailer takes a serious turn towards the end. In one scene, Orhan goes missing and his parents are seen looking for him late at night. While the trailer doesn't reveal everything, it clearly hints at a heartfelt story about understanding, patience and how unlikely relationships can change lives. Sarkeet is written and directed by Thamar KV and backed by producers Vinayaka Ajith and Florine Dominic. The music has been composed by Govind Vasantha and the film has been edited by Sangeeth Prathap who was earlier seen in Premalu. Apart from Sarkeet, Asif has a busy line-up of films. One of them is Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali which is directed by debutant Sethunath Padmakumar. The film was scheduled to hit theatres on April 17. But when the date arrived, it was missing from the theatres. Later, Asif went live on Instagram along with the film's director Sethunath Padmakumar and producer Naisam Salam to clear the air. They explained that the film's release was delayed due to a legal issue. The makers revealed that a former producer had filed a financial fraud case against the current producer which has held up the release. Besides this, Asif will also be seen in Mirage, directed by Jeethu Joseph, co-starring Aparna Balamurali. He is also part of Tiki Taka, directed by Rohith VS which is a follow-up to Thalavan. Another film in the works is Houdini – The King of Magic, directed by Prajesh Sen. First Published:
