No Marco OTT deal - villain Anson is hero / Nayanthara v/s Dhanush case shifted / Babu Antony 1st Pan Indian baddie

In a first Nayanthara and Vignesh banner Rowdy Pictures has joined as co- producer of the Malayalam film Dear Students. After Love Action Drama, Nayanthara and Nivin Pauly are coming together. The film is directed by Sandeep Kumar and George Philip Roy. Pauly Junior the company of Nivin was the producer and now Rowdy Pictures along with Vineeth Jain of Maverick has joined as producers. Nayanthara plays the role of Vidya Rudhran , mod teacher wearing a blue kurta set with dupatta, and holding her round .glasses along with a sporty watch, sneakers, and an oxidized flexible bracelet. Madras High Court has postponed the final hearing of Dhanush v/s Nayanthara with regards to use of some visuals of the film Naanum rowdy Thaan, produced by Dhanush in the Netflix documentary by the latter without getting permission.

Tovino Thomas debut in Tollywood with NTR- Neel film Dragon. Malayalam’s top draw Tovino Thomas and known outside Kerala for his film Minnal Murali that was streamed on OTT, is appearing in NTR- Neel film Dragon and along with him is another actor from Mollywood and that is Biju Menon. Biju Menon had worked with Ravi Teja earlier and this is his second Telugu film. Biju is currently acting in A R Murgadoss film starring Sivakarthikeyan. Tovino film Identity with Trisha in the lead is running in theatres. Neel is the director of blockbusters the KGF series and Salaar.

Anson Paul the antagonist in Unni Mukundan’s hit film Marco has signed a new Tamil film with Aditi Rao Hydari as heroine.. Directed by Rajesh Selva , Director of Thoonga vanam and Cheekati Rajyam starring Kamal Haasan, Kadaram Kondan starring Chiyaan Vikran and produced by Kamal, also did a thriller Irai with Sarath Kumar for Aha Tamil. December end, Anson’s Tamil film Mazhayil Nanaigirane directed by T Suresh Kumar was released. Producer Shareef Muhammed clarified in a press release that no agreements have been signed with any OTT platforms regarding the release of Marco. Meanwhile, Marco has created history by becoming the first Malayalam 'A' rated film to enter the 100-crore club

Meanwhile Babu Antony after seeing Marco has this to say - hen there was no Pan Indian concept or such huge growth in social media, one of my movies also crossed the bounderies, but as remakes. The movie was called 'Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal", made in Malayalam directed by Fasil. It was remade in Tamil ( Poovizhi Vasalile with Sathyaraj), Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Simhalese. All five language movies were hit and it became a cult film. I got the opportunity to play the villain, playing the same role in all the languages and became one of the highest paid villain in the country. It has been always a dream for me to do a big budget action movie

GAME CHANGER Release hit by Shankar's - Lyca faceoff / MARCO replaces Baby John

 

Game Changer release might face legal hurdles from Indian 3 makers. Reason is that Director Shankar is asking Rs 60 cr for doing a reshoot and a new song for the Kamal Haasan film. As per sources, trade reports after seeing Game Changer has said that first half is good and second half excellent. The film screened in Chennai has given a top notch rating. Given this , Game Changer ( GC) will be another Pushpa 2. In such a situation, Indian 3 coming from same Director will fetch heavy prices and so Rs 60 cr is justified is the argument.

Lyca has more or less struck a deal for direct OTT release. At this juncture came the suggestion that a reshoot at a budget that does not make a hole in the pocket was possible and a theatre release be possible. At that time, GC and Shankar were no hot property. Post Indian 2 debacle, GC had lost the sheen and audio was no great shakes.

Now with GC swinging upwards, the traction has made Shankar realize that Lyca ill get more bucks and so he too should get a share of the extra money. Lyca  agreed to allow Shankar to do GC on the condition that he would complete Indian franchise. Now the opportunistic stance by Shankar has made Lyca dust up old files and complaints filed with various trade bodies.

GC trailer has not yet hit the public and as the contents will decide whether it is ok with fans, the delay is created lot of resentment about GC makers. In Bollywood, GC is Ram Charan’s next after RRR that did Rs 275 crores. So trade says that if GC does a Rs 5 cr opening , the film has a potential to do well but less than Devara that opened with Rs 7 crore. There is no buzz over GC till date and hopefully the trailer might work,

SHOCKING! Baby John Shows Replaced by Hindi Version Of Marco After Poor Collections; Varun Dhawan’s Film Gets Only 4/ 275 Screens In CP Berar

Varun Dhawan’s much-hyped film Baby John seems to have hit rock bottom just days after its release. The film, which opened on 25 December with a modest Rs 11.25 crore, has seen an alarming decline in collections.

By its second day, earnings plummeted to Rs 5.13 crore, and Friday’s figures offered no respite. With weekend predictions under Rs 30 crore, exhibitors have already started pulling the plug on the movie.

Baby John Shows Replaced By Hindi Version Of Marco After Poor Response

A key exhibition source revealed to Bollywood Hungama, “The Thursday drop confirmed to theatres that the film wouldn’t sustain over the weekend. Consequently, cinemas nationwide began reducing its shows.”

Now, the Hindi version of the Malayalam hit Marco has stepped in to fill the gap. The ultra-violent film has sparked curiosity, with many viewers comparing its intensity to the recent blockbuster Animal. (calling the latter “child’s play” in comparison.)

Theatres have responded to this demand by replacing Baby John with Marco and other popular titles like Pushpa 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King.

source; https://boxofficeworldwide.com/movies-latest-news/shocking-baby-john-shows-replaced-by-hindi-version-of-marco-after-poor-collections-varun-dhawans-film-gets-only-4-275-screens-in-cp-berar/

 GC till date and hopefully the trailer might work,_

Blue Sattai roasts Marco and get mauled - Atlee Baby John gets slammed - Suriya 44 title

 

The title teaser announcement is out on YouTube.

Retro stars Suriya, Pooja Hedge, Joju George, Jayaram, Sujith Shankar and other actors in supporting roles.The movie is written and directed by Karthik Subburaj and music is by Santosh Narayanan. he teaser was an impressive one with Suriya emoting with his powerful eyes and had great screen presence.It also had Karthik Subburaj’s signature frames and moments.Hope Retro brings back the Suriya we were waiting to celebrate on screens 

The shooting of this film has been completed in four phases in Andaman, Ooty, Kerala and Chennai. Currently, the post-shooting technical work is going on in full swing. The special video of the film has already been released and has received a great response from the fans. In this case, the title and teaser of the film have been released. Since actor Suriya's appearance is different and the scenes are exciting, it has created great expectations among the fans.

https://youtu.be/yE560j3AK3A

Atlee Baby John gets roasted by Bollywood

Despite the immense buzz and expectation, Baby John struggles to deliver a refreshing take on its original. While the action-packed trailer set high expectations, the movie leans too heavily on predictable tropes, offering little innovation in storytelling.

Varun Dhawan takes on the lead role with evident dedication, blending emotional vulnerability as a father with high-energy action sequences. While he excels in action, the emotional depth required for Satya’s trauma and inner turmoil is only sporadically convincing. He fails to match up to his predecessor Thalapathy Vijay.

Keerthy Suresh, in her Hindi debut, delivers a heartfelt performance as Meera. Her charm and screen presence leave an impact, but her character is underutilized and relegated to the background, limiting her potential to shine in a meaningful way.

Wamiqa Gabbi offers a commendable performance as Tara. Her character arc, balancing curiosity and courage, adds a touch of freshness to an otherwise linear narrative. She excels in her confrontational scenes but is left constrained by a script that underplays her significance in the story.

Jackie Shroff as Babbar Sher is menacing and flamboyant, but his one-dimensional villainy fails to make him a memorable antagonist. He relies on clichéd lines and stereotypical expressions, which dilute the intensity of his character. Rajpal Yadav delivers an impactful performance and his one sequence is clap worthy. Salman Khan’s cameo is strictly average and offers nothing new.

Zara Zyanna, as Khushi, steals the spotlight in emotional sequences. Her chemistry with Varun Dhawan is a rare highlight in the film, grounding the story with genuine father-daughter moments.

Baby John: Analysis

The script suffers from excessive fidelity to Theri, making Baby John predictable for audiences who have seen the original. The adaptation fails to offer a unique cultural or thematic twist for Hindi audiences, relying instead on a rehash of the source material. Dialogues are uninspired and filled with clichés, which further undermines the film’s ability to emotionally resonate.

Kalees seems to have banked heavily on the original’s success without crafting a distinct vision for the remake. His direction lacks the finesse to handle emotional subtleties, and while the action sequences are technically sound, they feel excessive and disconnected from the emotional core of the narrative. The film’s pacing is inconsistent, with sluggish middle portions that weigh down the story.

Thaman S’s soundtrack except Nain Matakka is unmemorable, failing to create a lasting impact. The background score fares better during intense action scenes, but it doesn’t elevate the emotional moments or add depth to the film’s dramatic beats.

The cinematography captures the scenic beauty of Kerala effectively but struggles to lend freshness to action sequences, which rely on standard slow-motion shots and over-the-top choreography. The editing feels uneven, with certain sequences overstaying their welcome, making the 160-minute runtime feel unnecessarily long.

Baby John: Verdict

Baby John is a lackluster remake that lacks the soul and sharpness of its source material. While Varun Dhawan and the supporting cast deliver decent performances, they are let down by an uninspired script, cliched writing, and overindulgent direction.

The lack of a fresh narrative approach makes the film feel like a stale rehash rather than a bold reimagining. With a bloated runtime and predictable plot, Baby John struggles to maintain audience engagement. For those unfamiliar with Theri, the film may offer surface-level entertainment, but for others, it is an underwhelming affair that fails to justify its existence.

Baby John: Rating

Critics Rating: 1.5/5
Box Office Rating: 2/5 source; https://boxofficeworldwide.com/

Blue Sattai Maran v/s Marco Fans

Malayalees who are fans of Marco landed  on to the comment box of popular Tamil reviewer Blue Sattai Maran after the latter roasted the movie 'Marco' starring Unni Mukundan. Cment summary

Comments:Uncle is a certified hate

rUncle go and watch Kanguva

Uncle only likes 90s movies

Uncle is telling the whole story

Maran said that the film is a rehash of many action films and is nothing nut a cheap Korean action flick. The film ends in first half and gets dragged after a new plot is infused.  Maran by and large does not review Malayalam films ( with subtitles) and uually does when the film is getting talked about in box office circles and has not so far roasted a Malayalam film so badly.

Film is below average in Tamil Nadu and will release next week in Andhra/TS.