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Celebrated Vietnam Colony Director Siddique Passes Away

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Prominent Malayalam filmmaker and screenwriter, Siddique Ismail, has passed away at the age of 63. He was widely recognized for his contributions to cinema, with notable works including “Friends” (2001), “Engal Anna” (2004), “Sadhu Miranda” (2008), “Kaalavan” (2011), and “Bhaskar Oru Rascal” (2018). His final directorial project was the 2020 action thriller “Big Brother,” featuring acclaimed actors Mohanlal, Arbaaz Khan, Anoop Menon, and Honey Rose.

Siddique embarked on his directorial journey alongside Lal as the dynamic ‘Siddique-Lal’ duo. They introduced themselves to the industry with the timeless comedy “Ramji Rao Speaking” (1989), a venture-backed by Fazil. This marked the beginning of a string of remarkable successes in the history of Malayalam cinema, including iconic titles such as “In Harihar Nagar” (1990), “Godfather” (1991), “Vietnam Colony” (1992), “Kabooliwala” (1993), and “Hitler” (1996).

Born on August 1, 1960, in Kochi to Ismail Haji and Zainaba, Siddique Ismail attended St. Paul’s College in Kalamassery. He entered into wedlock with Sajitha on May 6, 1984, and the couple was blessed with three daughters: Sumaya, Sara, and Sukoon. Siddique commenced his professional journey as an assistant director under the guidance of Fazil. The collaborative efforts of Siddique and Lal caught Fazil’s attention during their performances with the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. Although the Siddique-Lal partnership eventually dissolved, Siddique continued to pave his way in directing, while Lal transitioned into acting and production.

Siddique’s filmography predominantly centers around the comedy genre, and many of his Tamil works were adaptations of his own Malayalam creations. His contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

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Malaikottai Vaaliban OTT Release Date Revealed

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February 12, 2024

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Malaikottai Vaaliban was released on January 25, 2024, amidst huge expectations. Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Malaikottai Vaaliban has entered its third week without much celebration among fans. According to reports, the Malaikottai Vaaliban OTT is expected to hit Disney+ Hotstar by the first week of March.

The company has acquired streaming rights for the film. Even though the films are released on OTT platforms after fourth week, there are indications that Malaikottai Vaaliban OTT will have an early release. There is a possibility that the film could hit OTT by the end of February 2024.

In addition to Mohanlal, Malaikottai Vaaliban features Sonali Kulkarni, Danish Sait, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Manikandan R. Achari, and much more. The story revolves around the journey to various places and conducts battles with wrestlers. The movie comprises brilliant visual effects but the story was not as per the expectations of the people.

The film failed to make any major impact at the box office. The trackers have reported that Malaikottai Vaaliban has minted Rs 26 crore worldwide, which is less than the overall investment. Mohanlal had announced the release of a comic book. We don’t know in which marketplace the book will be up for sale.

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Mohanlal Share Candid Moments with KJ Yesudas: Photos Inside

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Mohanlal, the popular Malayalam film actor visited Legendary singer KJ Yesudas at his residence in the US. The Pulimurugan actor shared the images of himself and his friends who visited the singer today. We expect that the duo would have talked about the memories and the current situation prevailing in Kerala.

Mohanlal took to both X (formerly Twitter) and shared information about his meeting with KJ Yesudas.

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Mohanlal posted in Malayalam as follows:

At the residence of Ganagandharva

Happy to see my dear Dasetan at his home in America.

Mohanlal met KJ Yesudas along with his friends. This includes Asianet MD Madhavan among others. Previously, Mohanlal had shared an image of an important landmark in Mexico.

Mohanlal Madhavan KJ Yesudas

Mohanlal is in US to oversee the progress of his upcoming film Barroz. The Jailer actor watched Barroz at Sony Studios Hollywood with Mark Kilian and Jonathan Miller. The work includes fine-tuning of music and sound. Barroz is a 3D film produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.

On the work front, Mohanlal’s Malaikottai Vaaliban is running in theatres with mixed response. The film hasn’t pulled viewers to the film theatres. Even though Mohanlal is a crowd-puller, Malaikottai Vaaliban failed to impress the audience due to some reasons. We expect the film to hit the OTT platform by the end of February.

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Malaikottai Vaaliban X Review: Did Lijo Jose Pellissery Made Any Magic With Mohanlal?

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January 25, 2024

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Lijo Jose Pellissery’s highly anticipated film, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban‘, starring Mohanlal, made its grand debut on January 25. Hitting the cinemas amidst high hopes, the LJP directorial movie has successfully garnered a full house. The film has sparked a wave of responses from both film enthusiasts and Mohanlal’s ardent fans on social media. Here’s a glimpse at some of the audience reactions on X, previously known as Twitter.

In addition to Mohanlal, Malaikottai Vaaliban features Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Danish Sait, Manikandan R. Achari, Hariprashanth, Suchithra Nair, Andrea Ravera, Rajeev Pillai, Sanjana Chandran, Deepali Vashistha, Murugan Martin, Shanta Dhananjayan, Harikrishnan and Diana Nasonova.

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