The year 2017 has so far gone well for Mollywood, with back-to-back Malayalam movies emerging as blockbusters. Now, the industry is eyeing the festive occasion of Eid for the release of a few other biggies, which are expected to repeat success stories.
Tiyaan
One of the major releases in June is Prithviraj Sukumaran and Indrajith Sukumaran's Tiyaan, scripted by actor Murali Gopy. Its teaser and trailer look different, and have already impressed the audience, who expect the Jiyen Krishnakumar-directed film to become a classic movie in Malayalam. Also, Tiyaan's ensemble cast, including Hindi actors Ranjeet, Ravi Singh and Mrudula Sathe, and Telugu actor Amit Tiwari, make it pan-India cinema.
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The movie also stars Murali Gopy, Padmapriya, Ananya, Shine Tom Chacko, Rahul Madhav, Paris Laxmi, Suraj Venjarumoodu, Nakshatra Indrajith in significant roles. The makers have released the poster of each character as well. Bankrolled by Haneef Muhammed, the big-budget entertainer has been scheduled to hit the screens as an Eid release in June.
Thondimuthalum Driksaakshiyum
Dileesh Pothan is just one movie old, but his debut directorial venture Maheshinte Prathikaram, starring Fahadh Faasil, received a lot of praise. It won the National Award for the Best Feature Film in Malayalam and the Kerala State Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. The film, which viewers hail as the result of "Pothettan's brilliance" has raised their expectations from the director's next, Thondimuthalum Driksaakshiyum, which also stars Fahadh in the lead role.
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The upcoming family comedy entertainer will also see the presence of Soubin Shahir and Alencier Ley, who grabbed the attention of the audience with their chemistry in Maheshinte Prathikaram. Debutant Nimisha Sajayan plays the female lead role in the movie, for which Sajeev Pazhoor has penned the script. The other crew members include music composer Bijibal, cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, creative director Syam Pushkaran, editor Kiran Das, costume designer Sameera Saneesh, among others. The film will be released in June.
Oru Cinemaakkaran
Vineeth Sreenivasan and Rajisha Vijayan's Oru Cinemaakkaran, which also stars many newcomers, has been slated to hit theatres as an Eid release. It is the directorial venture of Leo Thaddeus, and is bankrolled by Thomas Panicker under the banner of Opus Penta. Vineeth plays a movie enthusiast, and teaser of the film, released on the birthday of superstar Mohanlal, opened to a positive response from cine-goers.
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Avarude Raavukal
Asif Ali, Unni Mukundan, Vinay Forrt's Avarude Raavukal, directed by Shanil Muhammed will also be released in June.
