'Rathinirvedam' to be remade
Producer Suresh Kumar is all set to remake Malayalam movie 'Rathinirvedam', which rocked the box office when it was released 32 years ago.
The original was directed by versatile Bharatan. Master storyteller Padmarajan had written the script and Hari Pothen had produced it. Released in 1978, the film about teenage boy Pappu (Krishnachandran), who falls in love with an older woman Rathi (Jayabharathi), had created a flutter among college students.
Initially the lady resists his advances, but soon succumbs and their relationship blossoms and brings dramatic changes in their lives.
Suresh Kumar, who remade 'Neelathamara' last year and won accolades, said the script of his version is more or less the same.
'We have made a little modifications in the script and Swetha Menon will play the role played by yesteryear heroine Jayabharathi. In a way through this film we will be able to relive the great three film personalites - Bharatan, Padmarajan and Hari Pothen, who have left us,' Kumar said Friday at 'pooja' of the film.
Ace director T.K. Rajeev Kumar will direct the film.
'We have zeroed down on two boys to do the role of Krishnachandran. The shooting will begin early next year and by then we will finalise one of them for the role. Directing the film is certainly a tough task for me. I gave it a long thought before I agreed to do it,' said Rajeev Kumar.
Comments
More Bombay News
RSS-
Indias growth needs more opening foreign funding Powell
US Ambassador Nancy Powell Tuesday called for greater economic opening and more foreign investments for India's higher economic growth, saying "there is more yet to do" in the area of reforms to return to 10 percent growth. "The road to higher growth will require more economic opening and more foreign investment. Since GDP growth is not an end in its own right, since the ultimate goal is to ...
-
Tibetans faced religious repression US report
A US report said people of Tibet faced severe religious repression and societal discrimination throughout 2012 in China, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said here Tuesday. The Chinese government's respect for and protection of religious freedom in Tibet deteriorated markedly with a substantial increase in official interference in religious practices, a CTA spokesperson said, quoting ...
-
Three militants surrender in Tripura
Three militants who had fled from their hideout in Bangladesh along with two CPI-M leaders, who were kidnapped April 1 from Tripura, have surrendered to the security forces, officials said Tuesday. "Three NLFT (National Liberation Front of Tripura) extremists aged around 30 years to 45, surrendered to the security forces at Gandachara (in northern Tripura) Monday night. They came to the ...
-
Hyundai Motor commences Trophy Tour for ICC Champions Trophy 2013
...
-
Veena Malik Promotes Zindagi 50-50 by distributing condoms in red light area in Mumbai
Veena Malik was spotted distributing condoms in Mumbai's oldest red light area, Kamathipura, to promote her upcoming movie 'Zindagi 50-50'. The actress also interacted with the prostitutes of the area to aware them about various sex related diseases. Accompanied by her co-star Rajan Verma, the star looked stunning in a revealing red top and denim hot pants. The bold and raunchy Malik, who ...
-
Did witty Li score brownie points over India
...
-
UPA has served only khaas admi Biman Bose
On the eve of the UPA completing four years in office, the Left Front Tuesday accused the regime of having failed to frame pro-people policies and instead favouring the "khaas aadmi" (special interests). "The UPA government during last four years could not implement any pro-people policy," said West Bengal Left Front chairman Biman Bose here. "Before coming to power, they in their election ...
-
Singers Rowland Rubio join Cowell for The X Factor
American crooner Kelly Rowland and Latin singer Paulina Rubio will join Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell in the judge's panel of the US reality show "The X Factor". This is the third season of the show. The previous seasons saw Britney Spears and Keith Urban along with Lovato. It is expected to go on air in September this year and will be beamed in India on BIG CBS LOVE. "It's taken more than a ...
-
iGate sacks CEO Phaneesh Murthy over sexual misconduct he denies charge
US-based IT services company iGate Corp. Tuesday said it has sacked Chief Executive Officer Phaneesh Murthy on the charges of sexual harassment by a woman employee. This is the second time Murthy has been charged for sexual abuse. Over a decade ago, the 49-year-old tech wizard had resigned from Indian IT bellwether Infosys on similar charges. "The decision to terminate the employment of ...
-
Li meets President Mukherjee
India-China relations are truly good neighbourly and are based on a high degree of trust and understanding with a strong intersection of common interests, President Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday when Chinese premier Li Keqiang met him at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. "Our vision for India-China relations is of a truly good neighbourly relationship that is based on a high degree of trust and ...
-
India warmly remembers Rajiv GandhiArticle
During the last month, there have been a number of articles in the media which recalled 1986, when about 200 Chinese troops occupied the Sumdorong Chu area in Arunachal Pradesh, some seven kilometers into Indian territory. Then, the Indian Army deployed troops at heights above the Chinese troops, convincing the latter to withdraw. Commentators in the media were keen that India should stand up ...
-
Beni advises SAIL to take corrective measures to complete projects on time
Union Minister for Steel Beni Prasad Verma, who reviewed the Quarter 4 and financial year 2012-13 performance of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) here today, advised SAIL to take corrective measures to complete the projects on time. Verma was not satisfied with the performance of SAIL on the whole and advised the company to take corrective measures immediately. He expressed his concern ...
-
Court to hear plea seeking IPL ban Wednesday
The Delhi High Court is likely to hear Wednesday a plea seeking a ban on Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches till fool-proof measures are taken to stop alleged corrupt practices in sports. A division bench of Chief Justice D. Murugesan and Justice Jayant Nath posted the plea for Wednesday after Additional Solicitor General Rajeeve Mehra, appearing for the sports ministry, told the bench ...
-
Its time to move to cool hills of Himachal
As life in the plains of northern India has started becoming unbearable with the temperature hovering around 46degree in some places, the the snow-clad peaks of Himachal Pradesh's popular tourist resorts are luring visitors to the state. "It's really pleasant to be here (Manali)," said Tushar Vaid, a tourist from Delhi. "Even days are pleasant here at around 30 degrees Celsius compared to ...
-
Chandy under pressure to re-induct minister
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is under pressure from various quarters to re-induct former state forests and sports minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar into his cabinet. Kumar had to quit as the minister for forests and environment, sports and cinema April 1 after his wife, Yamini Thankachi, filed a police complaint accusing him of domestic violence against her. Thankachi had also written to ...
-
Zaalim Dilli brings Honey Singh on the big screen
For the first time, Indian rapper-music producer Honey Singh will be seen singing on the big screen in a song in "Zaalim Dilli". The film's director Japinder Kaur says it is a "dance number and it's a situational song". "This is for the first time that Honey Singh will feature in a song. It's a birthday bash song and it has shaped up very well. We shot for the song 10 days ago," Kaur told ...
-
Cops question cricket bookie in Chennai
A day after he surrendered, suspected cricket bookie Prashanth was Tuesday questioned here and documents were seized from his house in connection with a case registered May 17, said police. "The interrogation of Prashanth is onWe have seized vital documents relating to the case from his residence," an official of the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CBCID) told ...
-
Try tangy flavour to stay fresh
A chilled drink with lemon in it is an ideal way to ward off unbearable heat during summer season. Whether it is an iced tea or mojito, the citrus fruit can be included in your drink to refresh you. IANS has compiled four lemon based drinks that you can relish this season: Lemon watermelon ice tea: Take watermelon chunks, blend them well. Add lemon juice to it and then mix it with the lemon ...
-
Vindu Dara Singh nabbed for IPL scam links
In a high-profile development, Mumbai police Tuesday nabbed Bollywood actor Vindu Dara Singh for suspected links with the spot-fixing scam in the ongoing IPL tournament, officials said here. According to police, Vindu has links to Ramesh Vyas, one of the bookies arrested in the scam, currently in Mumbai police custody. With the arrest of Vindu, 49, Mumbai police have sounded the first knock on ...
-
IPL Shaken Royals take on rising Hyderabad
Hit by the recent spot-fixing scandal, the Rajasthan Royals will have to come out strong to take on the impressive Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) eliminator to be played at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Wednesday. The Royals and the Sunrisers, who finished third and fourth respectively in the standings, will be vying for the Qualifier Two spot where they will meet the loser ...
-
Poonam Bhagats summer collection a slice of Samarkand Bokhara
Poonam Bhagat offers a mix of contemporary silhouettes with a traditional twist with her latest summer-spring collection. From stylish one-piece dresses and jumpsuits to voluminous long robes worn with shararas, palazzos and crinkle skirts -- it has plenty to choose from. One can also choose from jackets, capes and elegant saris beautifully embellished with intricate threadwork and sequin ...
-
EC National Literacy Mission to work together
The Election Commission (EC) and the National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA) will jointly work towards spreading awareness about electoral literacy, especially among the poor and deprived section of society. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Electoral Literacy and greater participation for stronger and inclusive democracy was signed between the two agencies Tuesday in this regard. The ...
News from around our Network
Comments
No comments yet for this story
Have your say