Dhoomam, by writer-director Pawan Kumar, is like a breeze that later grows into a hurricane and ultimately finds no real place to unleash all its energy. Fahadh Faasil is one of my favorite actors, but I hadn’t seen him in an out-and-out plot-driven movie that did not leave any space for a character study. The story about Avinash, the marketing head of a tobacco company, Dhoomam, is a crime thriller with the ‘race against time’ trope used to an exhausting extent, cramming several didactic (and sometimes preachy and heavy-handed) sequences about the ill-effects of smoking. After Avinash quits his job, he and his wife Diya are attacked, and someone wants him to complete a series of tasks if they want to survive. Avinash and Diya run around the city to find the man responsible, and the wild goose chase seems to be connected to Avinash’s job, where he excelled in marketing cigarettes,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
EntertainmentFrom ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’ to ‘Soorarai Pottru’ and her more recent work, Aparna Balamurali appears to widen her range as an actor with every passing film.Aparna / InstagramActing alongside Fahadh Faasil in one of his most celebrated movies, Aparna Balamurali made quite a mark with Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), director Dileesh Pothan's debut. This was not Aparna's first movie, however, just the one that brought her recognition. In the next few years, she would go on to gain a lot of appreciation, especially for her Tamil film with Suriya, Soorarai Pottru (2020), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Female Actor. Aparna has already had three Malayalam releases this year, including 2018 and Dhoomam. She will also be seen in an upcoming film Padmini with Kunchacko Boban, and appears to be widening her range as an actor with every passing film. Here are a few notable performances from her decade-long career.
- 7/10/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ReviewThis is a 2-hour 23-minute drill on how smoking can kill you, delivered in the breathless fashion of a lecturer who is trying to cover the entire syllabus before the bell rings. In Pawan Kumar’s Dhoomam, Avinash (Fahadh Faasil), the marketing genius of a tobacco company, proposes that they make an anti-smoking ad that people would actually want to watch – and slyly promote smoking through it. The idea behind Dhoomam seems to be loosely based on this thought. A thriller about the ill-effects of smoking that would catch the audience’s attention. Except, there is nothing sly or subtle about the messaging. This is a 2-hour 23-minute drill on how smoking can kill you, delivered in the breathless fashion of a lecturer who is trying to cover the entire syllabus before the bell rings. Pawan, known for experimental Kannada thrillers like Lucia (2013) and U Turn (2016), makes his Malayalam debut...
- 6/23/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
MollywoodPawan Kumar, who is known for acclaimed Kannada films 'Lucia' and 'U-Turn', is making his Malayalam debut by writing and directing 'Dhoomam'.Screengrab: Hombale Films / YouTubeHombale Films, the production house behind the Kgf franchise and Kantara, has released the highly anticipated trailer for their upcoming suspense thriller Dhoomam. Pawan Kumar, who is known for acclaimed Kannada films Lucia and U-Turn, is making his Malayalam debut by writing and directing the film. Even more exciting is that he is collaborating with Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil, known for his remarkable performances in films including Kumbalangi Nights, Vikram, Pushpa, Trance, and Joji. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the Hombale Films banner, Dhoomam’s ensemble cast will also feature Aparna Balamurali, Roshan Mathew, Achyut Kumar, Vineeth Radhakrishnan, Anu Mohan, Joy Mathew, and Nandhu. The trailer for Dhoomam, which offers a tantalising glimpse into the movie, sees Avi (Fahadh) and Diya...
- 6/8/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Chennai, June 8 (Ians) Hombale Films, the production house behind the ‘Kgf’ franchise and ‘Kantara’, has released the highly anticipated trailer for their upcoming suspense thriller ‘Dhoomam’.
The trailer offers a tantalising glimpse into the intense world of the movie. Written and directed by Pawan Kumar, who is known for his acclaimed films ‘Lucia’ and ‘U-Turn’, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the Hombale Films banner, ‘Dhoomam’ features an ensemble cast, including Fahadh Faasil, Aparna Balamurali, Achyut Kumar, Roshan Mathew, Vineeth Radhakrishnan, Anu Mohan, Joy Mathew and Nandhu.
‘Dhoomam’ marks Hombale Films’ debut in the Malayalam film industry and the next big release following the tremendous success of ‘Raajakumara’, the ‘Kgf’ series and ‘Kantara’. The movie will be released across 300-plus screens in Kerala.
‘Dhoomam’ sees Avi (Fahadh) and Diya (Aparna) finding themselves entangled in a race against time. Danger lurks around every corner and ghosts from the past are close behind,...
The trailer offers a tantalising glimpse into the intense world of the movie. Written and directed by Pawan Kumar, who is known for his acclaimed films ‘Lucia’ and ‘U-Turn’, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the Hombale Films banner, ‘Dhoomam’ features an ensemble cast, including Fahadh Faasil, Aparna Balamurali, Achyut Kumar, Roshan Mathew, Vineeth Radhakrishnan, Anu Mohan, Joy Mathew and Nandhu.
‘Dhoomam’ marks Hombale Films’ debut in the Malayalam film industry and the next big release following the tremendous success of ‘Raajakumara’, the ‘Kgf’ series and ‘Kantara’. The movie will be released across 300-plus screens in Kerala.
‘Dhoomam’ sees Avi (Fahadh) and Diya (Aparna) finding themselves entangled in a race against time. Danger lurks around every corner and ghosts from the past are close behind,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chennai, May 27 (Ians) Hombale Films, the production house behind blockbuster hits ‘Kgf Chapter 2’ and ‘Kantara’, has successfully completed the shoot for their upcoming Tamil film ‘Raghuthatha’.
This highly anticipated movie, directed by the award-winning writer of ‘Family Man’, Suman Kumar, promises to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and remarkable performances.
Starring the immensely talented National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh in the lead role, ‘Raghuthatha’ marks Hombale Films’ first venture into Tamil cinema.
Keerthy Suresh, known for her exceptional acting skills and extensive body of work in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films, has once again delivered a stellar performance, according to sources familiar with the production.
‘Raghuthatha’ is an empowering tale of a young woman’s journey to save the identity of her people and land. In the words of Producer Viay Kiragandur, “‘Raghuthatha’ is the story of a courageous woman who fearlessly fights for the rights of women and more.
This highly anticipated movie, directed by the award-winning writer of ‘Family Man’, Suman Kumar, promises to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and remarkable performances.
Starring the immensely talented National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh in the lead role, ‘Raghuthatha’ marks Hombale Films’ first venture into Tamil cinema.
Keerthy Suresh, known for her exceptional acting skills and extensive body of work in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films, has once again delivered a stellar performance, according to sources familiar with the production.
‘Raghuthatha’ is an empowering tale of a young woman’s journey to save the identity of her people and land. In the words of Producer Viay Kiragandur, “‘Raghuthatha’ is the story of a courageous woman who fearlessly fights for the rights of women and more.
- 5/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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