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Mammootty's Big B Malayalam film

 
Mammootty has glamorous personalities playing mother
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 Malayalam superstar Mammootty is now getting glamour personalities, including acclaimed pop singer Usha Uthup and former model Nafisa Ali, to play his mother.

"In my last film 'Pothen Vava' Usha Uthup played my mother. Now in 'Big B' Nafisa Ali is playing the role," Mammootty told IANS from the sets of "Big B" in Kochi.

Former Miss India Nafisa Ali, 49, is acting in Malayalam films for the first time. She has acted in eight Hindi and other films, beginning with the acclaimed "Junoon". Nafisa, according to Mammootty, is a bit scared because of the language.

"We are giving her enough support and now believe me she is doing a fine job," said Mammootty, 53.

Ace cinematographer Amal Neerad, who was behind the camera for Mammootty's earlier film "Black", is directing the film. This is Neerad's first foray into direction.

"The film is all about action and suspense and is a thriller. Nafisa is Mary John, an activist who takes care of children, and I am one of her four adopted children. The film will do well," said a confident Mammootty.
 

'Kaiyoppu' tops among Malayalam films
By Paresh C. Palicha,

Kochi, Jan 24  Director Ranjith's "Kaiyoppu" and Jayaram starrer "Anchil Oraal Arjunan" are new entrants to the list of favourites with "Kaiyoppu" at the top spot because of its thematic beauty.

The top five Malayalam films are:

1."Kaiyoppu" - This is a small film produced and directed by Ranjith with Mammootty portraying a struggling writer, suffering from a writer's block. This film is on top for its excellent theme.

2."Anchil Oraal Arjunan" - After the debacle of "Kanaka Simhasanam" actor Jayaram tries to strike back with the film. Scripted by T.A. Razak, the film promises some substance.

3."Baba Kalyani" - Mohanlal's cop saga continues to grab viewership.

Critics may have had problems with it but the masses have lapped up the movie.

4."Palunku" - Mammootty dons the garb of a farmer who tries to get accustomed to an urban lifestyle. Blessy impresses with his directorial skills.

5."Notebook" - Director Rosshan Andrrews' efforts to show the trauma of teenagers growing up in a boarding school may not have gone down well with the masses. But it has managed to generate a buzz.

 
'Changatikootam' chirps its way to the top
By Paresh C. Palicha,

Kochi, Jan 24  The songs of Blessy's "Palunku" have made it to the list of top five favourites but haven't succeed in dislodging "Notebook" from the top spot.

The top five Malayalam songs are.

1."Changatikootam" - Film: "Notebook"; Music: Mejo Joseph; Lyrics: Sarath Varma; Singers: Afsal, Vidhu Prathap, Rimy Tomy and Sayanora. This chirpy song of campus camaraderie still tops the charts.

2."Pottu thotta sundari" - Film: "Palunku"; Music: Mohan Sithara; Lyrics:

Kaithapram; Singers: Jayachandran, Jassie Gift, Sheela Mani, Aswin A.S. and Parvathi Sonam. Blessy's middle-of-the-road themes always give ample scope for songs. This number is proof enough.

3."Kai niraye" - Film: "Baba Kalyani"; Music: Alex Paul; Lyrics: Sarath Varma; Singer: G. Venugopal. Composer Alex Paul and Venugopal, who came together to do a film song for the first time, have hit the right chord.

4."Mannathe Velli" - Film: "Palunku"; Music: Mohan Sithara; Lyrics:

Kaithapram; Singer: K.J. Yesudas. The veteran singer lends his magic to the song.

5."Hrudayavum" - Film: "Notebook"; Music: Mejo Joseph; Lyrics: Sarath Varma; Singers: Vineeth Sreenivasan and Jyotsna. This song still holds its position in the list.

 

IANS