The Malayalam industry has some promising films slated for release in February. Mammootty's 'Bramayugam' is on top of the list.
Malayalam watchlist for February 2024. (Supplied)
In January, content-driven Malayalam films like Aattam and Abraham Ozler won the hearts of audiences.
Abraham Ozler is still running successfully in theatres and has become the biggest hit in the career of Jayaram by earning around ₹35 crore worldwide.
Mohanlal’s Malaikottai Vaaliban was released on 25 January with mixed reviews. The movie’s collection took a toll due to the negative comments on social media.
Meanwhile, the Malayalam film industry is looking forward to the release of some promising ventures next month.
Mammootty’s Bramayugam is on top of the watchlist for February 2024. The movie has huge expectations.
This is followed by Anweshippin Kandethum starring Tovino Thomas.
Let’s check out the other major Malayalam movies releasing in February this year:
Bramayugam is Mammootty’s immediate release after his successful film Kaathal-The Core.
The teaser of the movie, shot in Black and White, won the hearts of the audience.
On New Year’s Day, Mammootty posted a new poster of the movie Bramayugam with the tagline: “The Age of Madness”.
In the poster, Mammootty is seen wearing a crown. The actor is believed to be playing a sorcerer in the flick.
For Bramayugam, the Malayalam superstar joined hands with young director Rahul Sadasivan whose previous flick Bhoothakaalam (2022) won rave reviews.
Bramayugam is touted to be a horror thriller. The pan-Indian film will be released in five languages — Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
It is hitting the screens in February. However, the release date is not yet confirmed officially.
Director Rahul already proved his excellence in the horror genre. His Bhoothakaalam is considered one of the finest horror films released in Malayalam in recent times.
In an interview, Rahul Sivadas said he was overjoyed to direct the legendary actor Mammootty. According to him, Bramayugam is a rooted story set in the dark ages (superstitions) of Kerala.
The movie is produced by Night Shift Studios and Y Not Studios. It also stars Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan, and Amalda Liz in key roles.
Shehnad Jalal is the cinematographer. Shafique Mohamed Ali is the editor. Christo Xavier is the music composer.
The first-look poster of Manjummel Boys headlined by Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, and Balu Varghese was released recently.
The Malayalam movie is set in Kodaikanal and the story revolves around a group of youngsters who set out on a tour.
Manjummel Boys is directed by Chidambaram, who earlier helmed Jan.E.Man (2021).
The movie also features Ganapathi, Lal Jr, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid Rahman, Chandu Salimkumar, and Vishnu Reghu in significant roles.
Shyju Khalid is the cinematographer. Vivek Harshan is the editor.
Sushin Shyam composed the music. Ajayan Chalissery is the art director.
Mashar Hamsa is the costume designer. Ronex Xavier is the makeup man.
Manjummel Boys is releasing in theatres on 23 February.
Tovino Thomas will have three releases in 2024. His Ajayante Randam Moshanam and Nadikar are big-budget films that are all set to release this year.
Meanwhile, a new video of Anveshippin Kandethum, an investigative thriller directed by Darwin Kuriakose, was launched by the makers recently.
After the new posters and motion videos were launched, discussion ensued on social media wondering if Tovino Thomas would appear in a double role in Anveshippin Kandethum.
The film features Tovino Thomas in the role of an investigator.
It will be released on 9 February.
Anveshippin Kandethum is scripted by Jinu V and produced by Darwin and his twin brother Dolwin Kuriakose under the banner of Theatre of Dreams and Yoodlee Pictures.
It features Siddique, Indrans, Shammy Thilakan, and Baburaj in the supporting roles.
Tamil composer Santhosh Narayanan has composed music for the movie.
The cinematography is handled by Girish Gangadharan and the editing is by Saiju Sreedharan.
Biju Menon will be next seen in Thundu directed by debutant Riyas Shereef.
A hilarious trailer of the movie was released recently where Biju Menon appears as a police constable.
The trailer gives a glimpse into a series of events that make the actor write an exam.
Thundu will be released on 16 February. It also has Shine Tom Chacko in an important role.
Unnimaya Prasad, Gokulan, Raffi, Shaju Sreedhar, Johny Antony and Vineeth Thattil are also part of the cast.
The movie is written by Riyaz Shereef and Kannappan.
The music is composed by Gopi Sundar. The cinematography is by Jimshi Khalid.
The editing department is handled by Nabu Usman. Ashiq Usman and cinematographer Khalid are bankrolling the movie under the banner of Ashiq Usman Productions.
Biju Menon and Asif Ali’s combo is back with filmmaker Jis Joy’s upcoming police thriller Thalavan.
Asif Ali and director Jis Joy have previously worked for their successful films Sunday Holiday (2017), Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019), and Innale Vare (2021).
Asif Ali and Biju Menon earlier worked for Ordinary (2012) and Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016).
The title motion poster of Thalavan was launched recently. It gave the impression that the movie would be a police thriller. Both protagonists are seen in the police uniform.
A motion video was also unveiled by the team recently.
Thalavan is produced by Arun Narayan and Sijo Sebastian under the banner Arun Narayan Productions in association with London Studios.
The investigative thriller also casts Dileesh Pothen in a pivotal role. Anushree and Miya are the female leads.
Kottayam Nazeer, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Joji K John, Dinesh, Anuroop, Nandan Unni and Bilas are playing pivotal roles.
Sharath Perumbavoor and Anand Thevarakkattu penned the script.
Sharan Velayudhan is the cinematographer. Sooraj ES is the editor.
Thalavan will hit the marquee on 23 February.
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