The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan’s film ‘King of Kotha’ is all set to make its Ott debut in Hindi on October 20. The period gangster action thriller drama film directed by Abhilash Joshiy received mixed reviews from critics while also failing at the box office, earning Rs 38.80 crores in total collection against a budget of Rs 50 crore, majority of which came from Kerala.

‘King of Kotha’ was released on August 24 in theatres. It is a story of organised crime, gangster thrills, drama, romance, and revenge. The movie was produced by Dulquer under his own production banner.

The story revolves around Kannan, also known as Kannan bhai, who rules the town with his gang and illegal activities. A righteous circle inspector, Shahul Hassan, arrives and confronts Kannan, leading to his humiliation.

Seeking unconventional revenge, Shahul resurrects Raju, a once-notorious criminal who once ruled Kotha alongside Kannan.

Touted as a mammoth release, the...

Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan’s film ‘King of Kotha’ is all set to make its Ott debut in Hindi on October 20. The period gangster action thriller drama film directed by Abhilash Joshiy received mixed reviews from critics while also failing at the box office, earning Rs 38.80 crores in total collection against a budget of Rs 50 crore, majority of which came from Kerala.

‘King of Kotha’ was released on August 24 in theatres. It is a story of organised crime, gangster thrills, drama, romance, and revenge. The movie was produced by Dulquer under his own production banner.

The story revolves around Kannan, also known as Kannan bhai, who rules the town with his gang and illegal activities. A righteous circle inspector, Shahul Hassan, arrives and confronts Kannan, leading to his humiliation.

Seeking unconventional revenge, Shahul resurrects Raju, a once-notorious criminal who once ruled Kotha alongside Kannan.

Touted as a mammoth release, the...

Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs, confusion, and heartwarming family moments as Disney+ Hotstar recently dropped the trailer for its highly anticipated Malayalam original series, ‘Masterpeace’, directed by Sreejith N and produced by Mathew George under the banner of Central Advertising. The series will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from 25th October 2023.

This uproarious series, headlined by the talented duo of Nithya Menen and Sharaf U Dheen, promises to be a delightful treat for viewers of all ages.

In the heartwarming yet riotous trailer, lasting over a minute, fans get a sneak peek into the world of ‘Masterpeace’. This family-centric show is packed with comedy, confusion, chaos, and a generous dose of familial love. Alongside Nithya Menen and Sharaf U Dheen, the series features a stellar cast including Renji Panicker, Maala Parvathi, Ashokan, and Shanthi Krishna.

‘Masterpeace’ will be available for streaming in seven different languages, ensuring that audiences across...

Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs, confusion, and heartwarming family moments as Disney+ Hotstar recently dropped the trailer for its highly anticipated Malayalam original series, ‘Masterpeace’, directed by Sreejith N and produced by Mathew George under the banner of Central Advertising. The series will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from 25th October 2023.

This uproarious series, headlined by the talented duo of Nithya Menen and Sharaf U Dheen, promises to be a delightful treat for viewers of all ages.

In the heartwarming yet riotous trailer, lasting over a minute, fans get a sneak peek into the world of ‘Masterpeace’. This family-centric show is packed with comedy, confusion, chaos, and a generous dose of familial love. Alongside Nithya Menen and Sharaf U Dheen, the series features a stellar cast including Renji Panicker, Maala Parvathi, Ashokan, and Shanthi Krishna.

‘Masterpeace’ will be available for streaming in seven different languages, ensuring that audiences across...

Dulquer Salmaan fans, rejoice! The much-awaited Ott release date of his latest movie King of Kotha has been officially announced by Disney+ Hotstar. The streaming platform shared the news on its social media handles on Monday, September 25, 2023. King of Kotha, which hit the theatres on August 24, 2023, ahead of Onam, will be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from September 29, 2023.

King of Kotha is a gangster drama directed by Abhilash Joshiy and written by Dr. Randheer Krishnan. The movie features Dulquer Salmaan as Raju Madrasi, a former don who returns to his old turf, Kotha, after a long gap. He has to face his old rival Kannan (Chemban Vinod Jose) and a new enemy Kannan Bhai (Dancing Rose Shabeer), who have taken over the town with their illegal activities. Aishwarya Lekshmi plays the female lead as Raju’s love interest, while Gokul Suresh plays a police officer who narrates the story of Kotha.

The teaser of Tholvi F.C, the upcoming Malayalam film starring Sharafudheen, was released on Monday, September 13. The film is written and directed by George Kora, who was also the co-writer of the hit family comedy Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela. The teaser promises a fun-filled ride with a quirky plot and hilarious characters.

Tholvi F.C is the second directorial venture of George Kora, who made his debut with Thirike (2021), which received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. George Kora is also known for co-writing Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela (2017), which starred Nivin Pauly, Shanthi Krishna and Lal in the lead roles.

Tholvi Fc Teaser

The film was based on the memoirs of writer Chandramathi, who narrated her long fight with cancer. The film was a commercial and critical success and won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Shanthi Krishna.

Tholvi F.C seems to be another...

Interview ‘Nila’ is one of the two films selected by the Kerala government in the second year of its project to fund women filmmakers. Director Indu Lakshmi talks to Tnm.Indu Lakshmi had listened with interest to one of the last interviews given by the late poet and activist Sugathakumari. It was only an audio clipping, recorded at a time the poet was unwell and tired. But Indu could sense in her voice a fire, a passion that refused to fade. She thought of her own experience at a time of painful surgeries. She believes it is her will power that got her through all that pain. This thought, about what the mind is capable of even when the body is weak, led her to write the story of Nila, the first film she directed. Nila is one of the two films chosen for funding by the Kerala government in...

ReviewSalaam Venky, Revathy’s third directorial, has Kajol as an incredible mother who fights hard with death on behalf of her child.Sowmya RajendranScreengrabThe first scene in Salaam Venky, Revathy’s third directorial, is that of an ambulance with a flashing light rushing towards the hospital under a sky full of twinkling stars. It’s a picture of hope juxtaposed with despair – and it sums up the duality in the film’s conception. Loosely based on Shrikant Murthy’s novel The Last Hurrah, and inspired by the true life story of K Venkatesh, Salaam Venky is about a young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He knows that he’s going to die very soon, but he wants to speed up the process for a special cause. The poster of the film shows Kajol in a red saree, the pallu trailing behind her like a cape, pushing Vishal Jethwa who is in a wheelchair.

MollywoodThe film is helmed by ‘Premam’ fame Alphonse Puthren. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Prithviraj SukumaranAlphonse Puthren’s upcoming film Gold featuring Nayanthara and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is gearing up for release. The director announced on social media that the film will be released during the festival of Onam, which will start on August 30 and end on September 8. Sharing the update, Alphonse Puthren wrote, “Gold is melting this Onam.” Earlier, the first look poster of the film was unveiled on June 6. Prithviraj is seen speaking to someone on the phone, while Nayanthara sports a surprised look. The vibrant poster also features other characters in the borders of the image. Sharing the poster, Prithviraj had tweeted, "#Gold An #AlphonsePuthren Film! @puthrenalphonse @PrithvirajProd @magicframes2011 (sic)." Bankrolled by Supriya Menon and Listin Stephen, the cast of Gold also includes actors Ajmal Ameer, Krishna Sankar, Shabareesh Varma, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinay Forrt, Roshan Mathew, Mallika Sukumaran, Deepti Sati,...

Trailer'Mangalyam Thanthunanena' film is currently in the post production phase and it is expected to hit the silver screens on September 20.Digital NativeThe teaser of Mangalyam Thanthunanena is out and from the fun wedding that it features, fans can expect a laugh riot. Kunchacko Boban plays the lead role in Mangalyam Thanthunanena, which is directed by Soumya Sadanandan. This is first her first attempt in directing a feature film, though she has National Award to her name for Best Documentary at the Allahabad International film festival for Chembai: My discovery of a legend. Mangalyam Thanthunanena is written by Tony Madathil. The film is currently in the post production phase and it is expected to hit the silver screens on September 20. On the occasion of the trailer and audio launch, the director had posted on Facebook: “Mangalyam Thanthunanena slowly starts becoming yours too. Yes!” She then introduced the people who...

MollywoodIt will be the first feature film directed by Soumya Sadanandan, whose documentary ‘Chembai’ has won national award. Digital NativeKunchacko Boban-starrer Mangalyam Thanthunanena is gearing up for release on September 20th this year and its audio launch is scheduled to happen on September 6th. The Times of India had quoted the director of the film as stating, “The film's audio launch is on September 6 and soon after, the songs should be out. It is a family fun entertainer.” From the posters of the film that were released recently, it appears that Mangalyam Thanthunanena would be a complete family entertainer and a laugh riot. Kunchacko plays the lead role in the film, directed by Soumya Sadanandan. The film is currently in the post production phase. It may be noted here that the director has won a special jury award at the 64th National Film Awards and the Best Documentary award at...

Shanthi Krishna, who acted in several films in the Tamil and Malayalam industries in the '80s and '90s, is making a comeback to the big screen after nearly two decades.

Her film Njandugalude Naatil Oridavela, produced by Nivin Pauly and directed by Althaf, is an Onam release.

A cheerful Shanti Krishna spoke to Tnm, recalling old times in the industry and the changes that she sees in the young generation today.

You're back on screen after 19 years. Can you tell us about your role in Njandugalude Naatil Oridavela?...