Gulshan Jha on LinkedIn: 💫A Golden Quarter for Malayalam Cinema! 🚀 The last quarter has been… (2024)

The Malayalam Film Industry is Back!I recently came across a great article about the resurgence of the Malayalam film industry. The article discusses the success of four films released in 2024: Manjummel Boys, Premalu, Bramayugam, and Aadujeevitham. These films have all been critically acclaimed and commercially successful, marking a positive change for the industry.The Malayalam film industry has been struggling in recent years due to a lack of high-quality films and the rise of OTT platforms. However, the recent success of these films is attributed to several factors, including strong content, talented actors and writers, and a shift in audience preferences. Malayalam films are now finding success not only in Kerala but also in other states across India.Overall, the article suggests that the Malayalam film industry is entering a new golden age. I'm excited to see what the future holds for this vibrant film industry!#MalayalamCinema #Mollywood #FilmIndustry #IndianCinemaArticle: https://shorturl.at/tyQT4

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Mollywood is gearing up to make history this year with their impressive line-up! While many may not be aware of this release, the numbers speak for themselves. If you have a market in Kerala, consider adding cinema to your media plan. Don't miss out on this opportunity! #mollywood #brandmanager #cinemaadvertisingBrajabandhu Roul praveen Nair Tanushree Jain Hemal Vadera"In sharp contrast is Malayalam cinema, which is on a dream run in 2024. Manjummel Boys, which released in February, is the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all-time, having grossed about 160 cr in India, and still going strong. It has been supported by a slew of compelling Malayalam films, and the share of Malayalam cinema stands at the box-office currently stands at about 18%, which is a staggering three times its share in 2022 and 2023.Malayalam cinema is high on content (theme, concept, story, etc.), and relies far lesser on stars than its Telugu, Tamil and Hindi counterparts. As on date, Malayalam cinema has grossed 80% more than Tamil cinema this year, a unimaginable finding, given that Tamil theatrical audience in India in 2023 were 2.5 times that of Malayalam, and Tamil footfalls were three times those of Malayalam."https://lnkd.in/dzk6_aMr

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Top 10 Tamil and Telugu movies that are remakes of Malayalam films

The Evolution of the Malayalam Film Industry: A Journey of Innovation and ExcellenceThe Malayalam film industry, fondly known as Mollywood, has undergone significant transformations over the years, evolving into a powerhouse of creativity and innovation. From its humble beginnings to its current stature, the industry has traversed a remarkable journey, marked by artistic brilliance, social relevance, and technological advancements. Mollywod has witnessed several watershed moments that have reshaped its landscape. As the Malayalam film industry continues to evolve, it remains committed to its core values of storytelling, artistic expression, and social relevance. With a pool of talented filmmakers, actors, and technicians, Mollywood is poised to reach greater heights and captivate audiences for years to come.In Mollywood, there is a rich collage of writers, each contributing their unique talents and specialties to the industry. The notable writers have contributed to the rich collage of storytelling in Mollywood. Each writer brings their own unique perspective and style to the table, enriching the cinematic landscape and ensuring that Malayalam cinema continues to captivate audiences with its diverse range of narratives.In conclusion, the journey of the Malayalam film industry is a testament to its resilience, creativity, and cultural significance. From its origins in silent cinema to its global recognition today, Mollywood has truly come of age, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. With the great success from the previous releases, the Malayalam film industry is all set to enter a new phase of innovation and creativity. The cinema audience has eagerly set their eyes on the upcoming films like "Varshangaluku Shesham" which promises to hold viewers on the edge with its compelling storyline. With a stellar lineup of projects on the horizon, the future looks incredibly promising for Malayalam cinema, as filmmakers continue to push the envelope and captivate audiences with their vision and storytelling prowess. -M.S.C#Malayalamcinema #Mollywood #Moderncinema #Transition #newphase #Movies #artistoriented #Malyalammovies

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All Indian films are banned in Kathmandu due to the Adipurush discussion disputeRead here - https://lnkd.in/dSzwAqgz#indianfilmsbannedinkathmandu #adipurushdiscussiondispute #adipurushmovie #indianfilms #trendingnews #latestnews #topnews #businessnews #marketingnews #sommarketer

Bold - courageous, confident & fearless! This is what the Malayalam film industry is showing us & this is what we must learn from them. Another bold move, holding on to ott/satellite rights & negotiating the same after release. # Aavesham hits the jackpot with a 35 cr digital deal. With Fafa headlining Aavesham, there is always the temptation of pre-sale as a safety filter. But no! the Malayalam industry is bold & the bold break records & win, every time! # The fact that pre-sale is dwindling (not an option), in the Malayalam industry is actually a blessing in disguise as film makers are evaluating scripts and making films primarily from a theatrical POV, which is the way it should be. # My firm belief - films are meant for the big screen & not devices!

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From a rejected film institute candidate to a classic director - what can we learn from director Blessy as Adujeevitham hits theatres? My Friday Film thoughtsThere are many lessons to be learned from the 16-year-long arduous journey that director Blessy undertook for the movie Aadujeevitham, especially for those who quit their jobs for trivial reasons.In his memoir "Jeevitham Adujeevitham", published by Manorama Books, Blessy describes the difficult journeys he took for the movie.After reaching the Rajasthan desert in search of the setting of the novel, Blessy realized that it was not what he wanted for the movie. He then started traveling to Oman and Saudi Arabia in search of the setting.However, he was denied permission to shoot there.Finally, he shot the movie in Jordan and Algeria. Blessy and the crew, including Prithviraj, faced great challenges when they were stranded in Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic.However, overcoming numerous obstacles, Blessy led the team like a captain and moved forward.Blessy, who lost his father at the age of three and his mother before he reached adolescence, has struggled a lot to become a film director. He failed the Film Institute entrance exams and later started his film career as an assistant to Padmarajan. Through hard work, he earned the reputation of being one of the best associate directors in the Malayalam Film Industry. Then he became a classic director in Malayalam.These experiences helped Blessy when he had to live in the deserts for the movie Aadujeevitham. Through various mental approaches, such as the cricket match he organized to revive the morale of the team that was stranded during the COVID-19 period, Blessy always kept his team charged.After a long shooting schedule in the desert, Blessy brought music legend AR Rahman himself to the shooting location to cheer up the exhausted team.Thus, Aadujeevitham, which emerged as a wonder on the silver screen, was the result of Blessy leading the team like a captain through challenges.If you are willing to go to any distance for the perfection of a creation, that creation will be elevated to great heights.#teamwork #success #motivation

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The Indian Film industry seems to be coming back on track with a record INR 12,226 Cr!!!Post the pandemic years (2020 and 2021), the film industry in India was at a crucial juncture where it could have gone either ways. Only to see it winning out in 2022 and 2023.Pursuant to my daily reading routine, I stumbled upon the 2023 Report on the Indian Film Industry issued by Ormax Media, only to find some amazing insights:- The pandemic years 2020 and 2021 posed challenges for the Indian film industry, with sub-par numbers that doubted the industry's future. Additionally, the rise of online streaming platforms and below-average numbers of Hindi cinema doubted the future.- But as we know, the Khans of Bollywood are the biggest salesmen in the industry. And they proved their worth in 2023. 2019 (pre-pandemic era) had been the best year, with INR 10,948 Cr in the Box Office collection, but that got surpassed in 2023. - The Hindi Film Industry (Bollywood) saw its best year, contributing 44% (INR 5380 Cr) to the overall collections. The Telegu, Tamil and English film industries contributed respectively INR 2265 Cr, INR 1961 Cr and INR 1139 Cr.- Amongst the films that were released, these 5 films ruled the box office numbers: > Jawan: INR 734 Cr > Animal: INR 645 Cr > Pathaan: INR 636 Cr > Gadar 2: INR 619 Cr > Salaar: INR 512 Cr- One fascinating insight is that whilst the numbers have increased, the same has been at the cost of prices and not footfalls. Whilst 2019 saw 103 Cr footfalls, 2023 saw 94.3 Cr footfalls. The Average Ticket Price (ATP) grew from INR 119 (in 2022) to INR 130 in 2023. These numbers show an interesting pattern about the Indian population, which has been slowly trying to move back to the “movie-watching on big screens” phenomenon. Now that the big stars of the Indian Film Industry have done their part to stabilise the overall industry, a lot remains to be seen how does it go ahead from here?#india #filmindustry #media #bollywood #khan #shahrukhkhan #salmankhan #indianeconomy

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Tamil-Telugu bilingual films are here to stay. As two of the most interconnected film industries in the country, cross-collaborations have been happening even before the dawn of our independence. 1931 was when Indian cinema’s first sound filmAlam Ara was released, and the same year, Kalidaswas also made. Not only was it the first sound film to be made in a language from south India, but it was also the first Tamil-Telugu bilingual and India’s first multilingual sound film.With films like Game Changer, Rainbow, Dhanush’s film with Sekhar Kammula being in production right now and more such collaborations expected to be announced, filmmakers and producers of Tamil-Telugu bilinguals weigh in on the influx of cross-industry collaborations, and how they’re different from pan-Indian films.#Movieshttps://lnkd.in/dvFnuaBk

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