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Thudarum movie review: A top-form Mohanlal shines in fan boy Tharun Moorthy's gripping directorial

Thudarum movie review Cast: Mohanlal, Shobana Director: Tharun Moorthy Star Rating: ★★★.5 It has been a while since we were treated to a Mohanlal film that was an ode to the actor rather than the star. The recent films that were released like L2: Empuraan, …

‘Thudarum’ Movie Review: Mohanlal ‘The Complete Actor’ Is Back, Critics Laud Tharun Moorthy’s Film Co-Starring Shobana

Following L2: Empuraan, Mohanlal returns to the big screen for the second time in just a month with Thudarum. Billed as a thriller disguised as a family entertainer, Thudarum marks his first collaboration with director Tharun Moorthy, best known for the …

‘Thudarum’ movie review: Mohanlal in top form in a fine film, with minor flaws

Like a beast taking its time in revealing its true nature, Thudarum almost lulls us into a comfortable space with everyday happenings and innocuous humour in its opening passages. When it shifts shape, it does it ever so slightly, over the course of ‘Benz’ …

Lead actors of Ameer Fakher Eldin’s YUNAN win awards at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival

      Syrian director Ameer Fakher Eldin’s YUNAN brings a story set on a lofty windswept island, to the 49th edition of Hong Kong's renowned International Film Festival, where leading actors George Khabbaz and Hanna Schygula won Best Actor and Best …

Saudi director on how the kingdom's dedication to the film industry is paying off

Bahraini film-maker wins best documentary award

BAHRAINI film-maker Omar Farooq has won the ‘Best GCC Documentary’ award for his gripping film The Dark Side of Japan at the 11th Saudi Film Festival which concluded on Wednesday night at Ithra in Dhahran. The Golden Palm Awards were presented for the …

CINEsync redefines cinema operations with award-winning tech at CinemaCon 2025, Las Vegas

CINEsync team at CinemaCon 2025 – From left: CINEsync COO Yassine Kodadi; and Founder and Chairman Ruchira Pathirana    From left: CINEsync , Founder and Chairman Ruchira Pathirana; COO Yassine Kodadi; and Scope Cinemas CEO Thushan Meemanage     Las Vegas, …

Huge Honour For Film Director

Acclaimed Bahraini filmmaker Omar Farooq’s gripping film The Dark Side of Japan has won the Best GCC Documentary prize at the 11th Saudi Film Festival in Dhahran. One of Bahrain’s most recognised media figures, Omar is known for his bold, investigative …

Saudi Film Festival, Organized by the Cinema Association in Partnership With Ithra, Is Elevating Saudi Cinema

Building a country’s entire film industry from the ground up is no easy task. But in just eight short years, Saudi Arabia – which only began having cinemas across the kingdom in 2018 – has transformed its movie industry into a contender with global respect …

Cut to Reality: Lebanese film makers driven by purpose

209 Nadine Labaki, arguably Lebanon’s most renowned filmmaker, is currently working on writing and directing a new feature length film. Emblematic for Lebanon, it is her first since the 2018 release of Capernaum, which, according to its IMDB page, won 37 …

7 Films Honored The Golden Palm Awards At The 11Th Saudi Film Festival

(MENAFN- Asdaf News) Dhahran – Asdaf News: The 11th edition of the Saudi Film Festival concluded on the evening of 23 April, 2025. The Festival was organized by the Cinema Association, in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) …

Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal to not release in India: Sources

New Delhi: Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's Indian film Abir Gulaal is ready for release. There is strong opposition in India regarding the release of the film after the heart-wrenching terrorist attack that took place in …

What it’s really like to be a footballer’s wife in Saudi Arabia

It was July 2023, and Taylor Ward was on the last day of a summer holiday in Turkey when her husband, the Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, phoned with some bombshell news. “ ‘Oh, by the way, I’m going to Saudi Arabia tomorrow.’ I thought he was joking …

Saudi Film Festival concludes with awards ceremony and honours screen veteran

The closing ceremony of the 11th Saudi Film Festival took place at Ithra Theater, featuring the Golden Palm Awards in the official competitions. Photos: Ahmed Al-Thani The closing ceremony of the 11th Saudi Film Festival took place at Ithra Theater, …

Thudarum X reviews: Tharun Moorthy the fanboy brings OG Mohanlal back, say fans

‘After a long time, a Mohanlal film that fully satisfies’ – this tweet more or less captures the collective sentiment of fans who’ve just seen the first-day-first-show of the Malayalam superstar’s latest, Thudarum. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, who’s made …

Why Mohanlal and Shobana are not promoting Malayalam film Thudarum

Thudarum marks Mohanlal and Shobana's 56th film together. However, the duo has been suspicious with their silence around the promotion of the film Mohanlal and Shobana’s Malayalam film Thudarum is all set to hit screens tomorrow. However, despite the …

Tharun Moorthy Filmography: From Operation Java To Thudarum, Here’s A Deep Dive Into His Gritty Storytelling

Tharun Moorthy Filmography Overview(Photo Credit –Instagram) After a long wait, the iconic ’90s duo Mohanlal and Shobana are finally returning to the silver screen with Thudarum, set to release on April 25, 2025. One of the key creative forces behind the …

Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup with ‘Four Mothers,’ ‘Sorry, Baby,’ and More

Humanity may be on the fritz, but you can still trust SIFF to move the needle. On Wednesday, April 23, the Seattle International Film Festival announced its programming lineup for the 51st edition of the annual event. Kicking off more than a week of …

Saudi production designer envisions Sino-Saudi film collaborations

01:14 Saudi Arabian production designer Ahmed Baageel attended the Beijing International Film Festival, actively seeking opportunities for Sino-Saudi film collaborations. During his time in Beijing, he took part in the screening of the Saudi film " …

Rising Star Jessica Carter Altman Unveils Newest Single 'Mirror Mirror'

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising star and multifaceted artist, Jessica Carter Altman, released her highly anticipated new single, “Mirror Mirror,” on April 25th, 2025, via Symphonic. Available across all …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

DigiFest® Temecula 2025 Kicks Off Today with Vision, Velocity, and a Heart for the Next Generation

Red Carpet Rolls Out in Temecula as the Nation’s Most Purpose-Driven Digital Arts Festival Unites Creativity, Community, and Cause TEMECULA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks the official opening of DigiFest® …

David Helpling and Eric 'the' Taylor Beckon Music Fans to Experience the Sonic Realms of The Precious Dark

A human-made music project enhanced by the urban macrophotography of @Elusiveilusionz, available now from the award-winning indie label Spotted Peccary Music. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Precious Dark is …

Tyler Rifley Surprises Fans with the Release of 'Rebound' — A Soulful Country-Pop Twist on Moving On

Rising country-pop artist Tyler Rifley delivers an emotional curveball with the unexpected release of “Rebound,” available today on all platforms. ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Originally scheduled to release …

Adim Isiakpona Wins Forty Under 40 Global Award for Excellence in Film Production

The celebrated Nigerian filmmaker is recognized for redefining visual storytelling across Africa and beyond. NIGERIA, LAGOS, NIGERIA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adim Isiakpona, renowned creative director, founder of Capital Films …

ArtMattan Films Acquires USA Rights to TIFF 2024 Selection VILLAGE KEEPER!

Village Keeper had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024. The film is scheduled for a sneak preview screening in NYC and Chicago NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films, the film …

Pre-orders for the Life Size Bust 'Pacific Rim Gipsy Danger Battle Mode' Began April 24, 2025

Prime 1 Studio has announced the Life Size Bust "Pacific Rim Gipsy Danger Battle Mode." Pre-orders began April 24, 2025 (JST). Release set for April 2026. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new life …

Major Achievements for Sub Tales

Achieved NY Times Best Seller and Amazon Book of the Year NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frank and Charles Hood, the authors of “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” and eight more titles about the US Submarine Force history …

Chinese Playwright Shao Yong Liu Receives Creative Award at First Global Micro-Short Drama Screenplay Competition

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Playwright Shao Yong Liu has been awarded the Creative Award for his screenplay "Swimming to the Other Shore" at the inaugural Global Micro-Short Drama Screenplay …

StoryboardHero Unveils Major Image Quality Upgrade with Latest AI Models

Singapore-based storyboard generator promises enhanced character consistency and visual fidelity for filmmakers and content creators SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StoryboardHero, the AI-powered storyboard generation …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY “GREENWOOD AVENUE PROJECT”

Historical Documentary Focused on 1921’s Tulsa Race Massacre Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on April 25, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital …

Country Music Group July Moon Set to Launch New Music Video 'The Highway' Featuring Nascar's Ryan Ellis

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville's own country music group July Moon is now ready to announce the official premiere of their anticipated music video, “The Highway,” featuring popular NASCAR …

DR. MELEEKA CLARY SELECTED FOR TOP CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST OF THE DECADE BY IAOTP

Dr. Meleeka Clary will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Meleeka Clary, World Renowned Psychologist, TV …

CALL OF THE BLACKBIRD - An Intimate, Real-Life Tale of Sisterhood & Reinvention - Premieres to Streaming May 13, 2025

Twin sisters come home to rediscover who they are, and reimagine what’s possible. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Call of the Blackbird, the intimate and inspiring real-life story of twin sisters Kat and …

RobinHood Diamonds Supports Race to Erase MS Charity in Hollywood

RobinHood Diamonds Supports Race to Erase MS Charity in Hollywood with a diamond necklace NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RobinHood Diamonds announced today its support for the annual Race to Erase MS charity …

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

JAWS - 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FESTIVITIES

CELEBRATE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND STEVEN SPIELBERG’S JAWS ON MARTHA’S VINEYARD WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, DISCOVERY CHANNEL & ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Diamond Dreams Academy Launches Initiative to Transform Indian Baseball: From Playground to Professional League

"Building Champions, One Coach at a Time." NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diamond Dreams Academy (DDA) continues its mission to elevate baseball in India by addressing the challenges faced by Indian …

International Fashion Designer and Stylist Oli Sara Honored for His Impact on Global Red Carpet Style

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International stylist and fashion designer Oli Sara has risen as a leading creative force in Asia, earning global recognition for his red carpet styling and presence at major …