Vinayakan plays the lead role in Thottappan.As many as five Malayalam films are releasing this week as the filmmakers want to cash in on the Eid holiday starting Wednesday.
Thottappan is one of the three films that have released today. Starring award-winning actor Vinayakan in the lead role, the film revolves around the relationship between a godfather and his goddaughter. It is based on the short story of the same name, written by Francis Noronha.
Screenwriter PS Rafeeque wrote the screenplay based on Francis’ story and the film is helmed by director Shanavas K Bavakutty of Kismath fame.
Thamasha is another promising film that has hit the screens today. The film is written and directed by debutant Ashraf Hamza. The teaser trailer of the film promised a realistic romantic comedy about a middle-aged man, who is eager to get into a relationship. Comedy actor Vinay Forrt has played the lead role in the film, which also stars Divya Prabha, Grace Antony and several new faces. The film is bankrolled under Happy Hours Entertainments banner, the production house that gave us Sudani From Nigeria last year.
Director-writer duo Shafi and Rafi of Two Countries fame has returned to the big screen with comedy film Children’s Park, which revolves around three youngsters who take over the responsibility of running an orphanage in Munnar. Sharaf U Dheen, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, and Dhruvan play the lead roles in the movie.
Vishnu, Sharaf and Dhruvan ideal choice for Children's Park
On the decision to cast Vishnu, Sharaf and Dhruvan, Children's Park director Shafi shared in an interview with Cinema Express that he felt they were ideal as each actor carries traits that can be convincingly matched with their characters’ actions.
Thamasha is about body shaming
In an interview with Cinema Express, Thamasha actor Vinay Forrt said, "Body shaming is something we see around us all the time, especially on social media. Actors like us have experienced it too. But it’s the women who are subjected to more brutal remarks. Any jobless guy carrying a smartphone vents his frustration — sexual or not — on celebrities. Thamaasha asks some potent and pertinent questions about all this."
Thottappan 'looks like a slow paced, strong film'
@visnarayanan tweeted, "An award is loading for Vinayakan. Looks to be a slow paced strong film. Good cast, music, direction, cinematography. #Thottappan."
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Limited release for Thamasha
Vinay Forrt starrer Thamasha has hit over 100 screens in Kerala.
'Can't wait to watch Thottappan'
@gsmrn posted on Twitter, "This looks so f***ing good. Can't wait to watch! #Thottappan"