Improved asset and strong lending growth to drive profitability, S&P Global says
finance4 hours ago
It is one of the most expensive Malayalam films ever made, estimated to cost about Rs1 billion. Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, which will be released in theatres on December 2, features Mohanlal in the role of Kunjali Marakkar IV, a naval warrior and adventurer of the 15th century. The film will be screened in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
“Revered by Arab traders and reviled by Portuguese sailors, Kunjali was a swashbuckling sailor and warrior who lived and died for his land,” Priyadarshan, the director of the film (who has nearly 100 films in Malayalam and Hindi to his credit) told a newspaper.
According to Priyadarshan, conflicting stories abound about the Marakkars. “Nevertheless, the characters in my film are all historical figures,” he said. “They may not all have been contemporaries. Those are cinematic liberties I have taken.”
Mohanlal and Priyadarshan had, way back in 1996, planned to make a film on Kunjali. But they faced enormous challenges and it had to be postponed for nearly a quarter of a century.
Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham has already won three National Film awards including best feature film, costume and VFX.
Improved asset and strong lending growth to drive profitability, S&P Global says
finance4 hours ago
Middle Eastern carriers record 87% rise in passenger demand
aviation4 hours ago
A big field of 120 players showcasing 30 Emirates PGA Pros and 90 Amateur golfers from the UAE and overseas are set to compete
sports4 hours ago
The emirate targets establishing at least 100 new private schools by 2033
uae4 hours ago
Businesses, particularly those in transportation and logistics, will also benefit from decreased operational costs
energy4 hours ago
The mock drill will take place on Friday, January 10
uae4 hours ago
Fakhar was a top target for Desert Vipers Director of Cricket Tom Moody for this year’s tournament in the UAE
cricket4 hours ago
NMDC Energy to design, construct and install 111 km of linear pipeline
business5 hours ago