Drishyam 3 same acript in all Languages says Director/ Kerala Censor revenge for Empuran fiasco

 

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Drishyam 3 director Jeethu Joseph confirms that the Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu versions will follow the same script, with adaptations for cultural context. Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal and Venkatesh return to lead their respective versions. A simultaneous release in 2026 is being discussed.

In an interview with ETimes, the director said, "The script of the third film is nearing completion. There have been reports that the Hindi version will have a different story, but that's not true. The Hindi film will also be based on my story. Once I complete my script, it will be shared with the Hindi team, who will then adapt it to suit their setting and make suitable cultural changes."

There’s also growing interest in whether the Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu versions will be filmed simultaneously. While the director said that it's too early to confirm parallel shoots due to actors' availability, with Mohanlal, Ajay Devgn, and Venkatesh leading the Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu versions, respectively. The team is seriously considering a simultaneous release.

Joseph added, "There was a request from their side for a simultaneous release. So, we have been discussing the prospect of releasing the films simultaneously, not just the Malayalam and Hindi versions, but the Telugu one as well. In this OTT age, they feel that releasing on different dates might reduce the film’s impact in the other languages."

'Drishyam (2013) showed how Mohanlal’s character Georgekutty tried to protect his family after an accidental death in self-defence. In the second part, which came out on OTT in 2021, trouble increases when a new witness comes forward. The story of the third part is still being kept a secret

Kerala CBFC has done it again. After goofing with L 2 Empuran, the board that gave a +13 certoficate to Janaki v.s Kerala State and with Union Minister Suresh Gopi in the lead has now withdrawn the certificate and that too with days to go for release. Read on.

According to Onmanorama, the film passed CBFC certification without a single cut and was even praised, at least according to that report.

Although the CBFC had no issues with the content of the film, it raised one major concern. The CBFC has prevented the release of the film due to its title and the name of its titular character, Janaki.

The General Secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), B. Unnikrishnan, confirmed that the directive was delivered orally. He mentioned that the request was too strange to be put into writing as an official order. According to him, the exact reason the CBFC objects to the name “Janaki” is that the character is portrayed as an abuse victim, and Janaki is an alternative name for Goddess Sita. He communicated this to Onmanorama.

One of the lead roles in the film is played by Union Minister Suresh Gopi. According to Kerala Kaumudi, he directly intervened in the matter, but his efforts did not bear any fruit. In 96 places, Suresh Gopi says Janaki in the film and CBFC wants it removed along with it the title changed. Why did CBFC take a late reaction and that too after release date fixed ? Was it to embrass Suresh Gopi and show that guidelines are so stupid and does not spare a Union Minister ? A revenge for Regional Officer being in the dock over L 2 Empiran ?

Did Nayanthara hubby miss Prabhu Deva intentionally ? Suresh Gopi to shave beard

Hubby Vignesh Shivan wished Director Venkat Prabhu for sucess of GOAT and in the process kickstarted a renewed interest in his wife Nayanthara's broken relationship with Prabhu Deva. Vignesh had a reason to wish Venkat on GOAT being a hit as the Director had asked Nayanthara for the role done by Sneha. Venkat later said that the couple after seeing GOAT had told him that only Sneha could have done justice to it. Vignesh praised entire GOAT team and actors but left out Prabhu deva who also did a major role. Now we can assume that Vignesh did not want to put out anything that his wife does not like. Prabhu deva had fallen for Nayanthara and it was very itense. Nayanthara had tattooed her arm with Prabhu name. After breakup, she wiped out other letters and made in Positivity with a capital P. The actor's wife Ramlath threatened to file a suit and whole thing ended as Nayanthara walked out. Nayanthara had actually said that the whole relationship was not destined to unite and it ended. Though some say that Prabhu Deva had agreed to divorce his wife and when his wife put her foot down, he buckled and that made Nayanthara walk out. Ultimately, Prabhu deva did get a divorce and two years back married a Mumbau based physiotherapist and have a son. While are on Nayanthara, we got an official announcement that C Sundar is directing Nayanthara in Mookuthi Amman sequel. Sundar;s company along with Nayanthara production house and that of original film producer Vels have joined hands. So where is R J Balaji who directed the first part ?

At last Union Minister Suresh Gopi is to don the makeup from October. He is joing the sets of Ottakomban, Latest we hear is that Suresh Gopi after the Malaysia schedule which is action block is all set to shave off his beard. The film was actually launched in 2022, but ran into legal trouble as the makers of Prithviraj film Kaduva filed asuit that they are making a film on real life character Kaduvakunnel Kuruvachan which is also the subject of Ottakomban. Now makers Gokulam Gopalan has cleared the problem. Anushka Shetty who is acting in Malayalam film Kathanar starring Jayasurya is said to be cast as Suresh Gopi film. This film is also produced by Gopalan. Gokulam movies who distribute Tamil films in Kerala has bought Vettaiyan of Rajinikanth. It lost heavily with Vijay's GOAT. Suresh Gopi has two films ready for release but dubbing for the same is not over.

We have heard stories of Bollywood actor buying swanky apartments in Mumbai. Very rarely have any South actor showed any interest in Mumbai. Now Prithviraj from Mollywood who has branched out to Tollywood and also to Bollywood has bought a swanky place for Rs 30 crores and it is in Pali Hill and called Narain Terrace. is a spacious flat measuring 2,971 square feet, has a four car parking space. He already owns a Rs 17 crore flat in same area. Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh stay in the neighbourhood. Kangana Ranaut owned a flat in same area but sold it. She bought it for Rs 20 crores and sold it for Rs 32 crore.

Sathyaraj look trends - Suresh Gopi in Chennai- cuss words in Indian 2 out

As we told you, Rajinikanth has started work on Coolie directed by Lokesh and Producer Sun Pictures has confirmed this. Now the hot trending is Sathyaraj look. Is it from Coolie ? No, it is from Sikandar directed by A R Murugadoss. Pratiek Babbar has joined the cast. Sathyaraj comic role in Munjya the Hindi film. As per the latest collection update, Munjya attained a collection of 100.45 crores at the Indian box office in 25 days. With this, it became the 4th Hindi film to hit a domestic century after Fighter, Shaitaan, and Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi). That’s not it, as this Sharvari Wagh and Abhay Verma starrer became the first Super-Duper Hit of Bollywood in 2024.

Indian 2 gets a U/A censor and runtime is 3 hours and 4 second. CBFC has asked to make statutory cigarette warning bolder and set in white background and black lettering. In many scenes the word Indian and Dirty Indian as well as F**K are used to denigrate Indians and they are to be muted. A body exposure in a song was deleted. The scenes which involve a Bribe Market has to be shown after the offending board is removed. Censor was given NOC from A M Rathinam for scenes used from Indian in the sequel. A scene showing body exposure has been removed. The plot line reads that Senapathy comes back from exile to join the war against corruption started by a You Tuber Chithra Vardharajan. Red Giant has tied up with all big distribution players for a wide release. Only nominal advance is being collected and in many areas where distributor response is poot, very little advance is taken. Normally a film like Indian 2 should see profits before release but Lyca and Red Giant are in no hurry. Many areas in Tamil Nadu, Red Giant has gone in for own distribution.

Suresh Gopi Union Minister was in Chennai to attend the wedding of Actress Varalaxmi and then made a surprise visit to press meet of Gaganachari ‘s Tamil version of Malayalam hit. Film has Suresh’s son Gokul in the lead. It has given Gokul a lot of acclaim for his acting. Now the film will be distributed in al llanguages by Gemini Film Circuit.

Hanu Man song a hit and Ranbir, Karthi, Raghava Lawrence Suresh Gopi news

 

The Indian fans of superhero movies are excited to see our own superhero Hanu-Man on screen. It’s almost two months time left for them to witness the heroics of the original Indian superhero Hanu-Man created and crafted by Prasanth Varma with Teja Sajja playing the leadman. Besides making original movies with novel concepts, Prasanth Varma is showing his distinctiveness in promotions as well. In fact, he and team Hanu-Man became extra cautious after the thunderous response to the teaser and Hanuman Chalisa song.

Many wondered why the team chose the Children’s Day occasion to launch the second single Superhero Hanuman. Everyone gets clarity on the same, after watching the song. SuperHero HanuMan is funny, and at the same time adventurous. 

Karthi 25 film Japan is probably the lowest collected film in his career. Four days collection in Tamil Nadu stands at Rs 10.25 crore. In comparison Jigarthanda Double x with Raghava Lawrence and S J Suryah opened modestly but from second day onwards the film jumped three fold and inn four days in Tamil Nad collected Rs 20.50 crore. In Kerala , Dilip’s Bandra with Tammannah making her debut became a disaster. 5 day collection is at Rs 3.50 crore, an amount that would not have covered the heroine’s salary. Double X is highest collection In Lawrence career as far as North America is concerned.

S J Suryah is making his Malayalam debut in Suresh Gopi film titled SG 251. Directed by Rahul Ramachandran, SG plays a retired watch mechanic and what happens to him on a fateful day is the plot. Suryah had come in praise for his performance in Jigarthanda X. Rajini who saw the film praised Suryah. SG Garudan collected Rs 12 crores in 10 days.

 Lokesh Kanagaraj after Vikram and Leo has become a celebrity. Now he makes a 10 minute cameo for friend Gukul’ film Singapore Saloon which has R J Balai in the lead with Meenakshi Chaudury who is heroine of Vijay 68. Lokesh and Gokul had worked for Dream Warrior Pictures. Gokul directed Kashmoora and Junga for them and Lokesh did his debut film Maanagaraam. For R J Balaji this the third film with Vels International. He did LKG and Mookuthi Amman for them. Sathyaraj and Lal play pivotal roles. Lokesh appears as himself and a frequent visitor to the saloon.

Apart from Rajinikanth and wife Latha , Ranbir Kapoor is set to steal the spotlight at the India vs. New Zealand semi-finals in Mumbai, integrating his upcoming film "Animal" with the cricketing extravaganza. Engaging in an interactive session with cricket experts like like Harbhajan Singh, Mohammed Kaif, Irfan Khan and Anchor Jatin Sapru with Kapoor's presence adds a dynamic fusion of Bollywood charisma and cricketing expertise.

The significance of this integration is intriguing as it draws parallels between the sport's gentlemanly facade yet its aggression, heightened emotions, and competitive spirit much like Ranbir Kapoor's character in "Animal."

With promises of a thrilling experience, today's game at Wankhede Stadium unites fans in their love for Bollywood and cricket, making it an unforgettable event.

 

Quiz shows from today to woo Telly viewers

 From today onwards, it is the season of Quiz shows – at least for many in the Hindi- Telegu and Malayalam TV viewers. Today we have Big B coming on Sony. Gemini TV, SUN TV Network’s Telugu GEC Channel is all set to broadcast ‘Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu’ by actor Jr NTR. ‘AnchinoduInchodinchu’–Malayalam version of the successful international format show “ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER” starts today on Surya TV with Suresh Gopi. Already you have at the same time band, a quiz show Oru Kodi with Flowers TV host Sreekantan Nair. 

KBC comes with a steady loyal viewership and a host Big B . Now that is not enough in times of pandemic. The curtain raiser promo, Amitabh Bachchan can be heard introducing Gyaanraj. It is to be noted that Gyaanraaj is part of a team consisting of 100 scientists that work as advisors for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. That takes care of the Modi Bhakths as well. Channel publicists have been active as media picked up a year back old FB post of the first winner of KBC who wrote about his squandering of Rs 5 cr prize money on business as he wanted to tell journalists that he was a successful investor. Now KBC is into the 13 th year and this year the ad volume rates are very low. Even the Tokyo Olympics ad revenue took a dip. 

Moving to South. Here the two shows starting today (Aug 23) has a time slot that takes a direct face off with all favorite soaps of the rivals and leaves the weekends open for other shows to fight it off. The truth is that Surya in Kerala and Gemini in AP/TS are two crosses that the successful Sun Network has been bearing. Now pitching these two shows at 8.30 PM, it sorts of hopes to neutralize the soaps of the rival channels. The marketing guys in TV ad world says that a survey conducted post Covid 10 1 Phase says that men audience are game to sitting at home and watching quiz shows or any reality show (other than the beaten to death singing- dancing reality ones) and so also the woman and kids. 

Though no one has the name of the agency who conducted the survey, TV addicts in Kerala and AP/TS say that as such the serials in top channel in these two States in 8.30 PM are boring. Flowers TV funded by chit fund owner Gokulam Gopalan who has invested his money (or investors?) in many biz and also has a stake in the Ezhava politics is pumping money to make it the top GEC.  Sreekantan Nair or SK who drives the channel GEC and news 24 Hours is inching closer to Asianet .  Flowers TV soaps not being able to make a dent, SK put Oru Kodi quiz show at Mon- Wednesday 8.30 PM and this was a new move. Such shows came only at weekends or Mon- Friday. It was a move to break the TRP rating hold, says Ad guys, 

Surya TV guys now pitched their Quiz show at same time- same days. Now Suresh Gopi the actor – BJP RS MP has been a successful TV host and his one liner at early shows are still popular. To give a curtain raiser, we get Kunchacko Boban, youth icon as first contestant. Moving to Andhra/TS, Jr NTR is an actor whose stronghold is in rural areas. Here the ball game has a new meaning. These two States are the ones that beat all fears of exhibitors when theaters opened after the first wave and second wave. A robust theater going public is intact. Even some films that would have flopped pre- Covid time were hits. 

Gemini then adds yet another film celeb – Tammannah Bhatia as host to Master Chef show starting at August 27th - Friday- Saturday 8.30 PM. It has decided to puta new serial at 8 PM- Sundari and Kaviyanjaali at 9.30 PM – Monday – Saturday. 

For a film crazy State add a curtain raiser of Ram Charan (top draw and member of Chiranjeevi clan) coming as celeb contestant is ultimate.  The blockbuster formula is ready to unleash. Here the TV viewers did plump in a big way for Bigg Boss hosted by actor Nagarjuna (appears at weekends). It was on Star. In Kerala, Mohanlal and Lalettan magic waned in the just concluded BB show on Asianet. In Tamil, Sun will have to face Zee coming with Survivor reality show and the next edition of Big Boss in Star Vijay hosted by Kamal Haasan.  

Now we will have to wait and see whether the serial makers formula makes more money for tv channels  or the quiz masters.  As if competition to theaters from OTT was not enough, BB Hindi has a OTT version .