Movies
‘Ellam Mela Irukuravan Paathupan’ set for a direct television premiere on Colors Tamil
Mumbai: Viacom18’s Tamil Entertainment channel, Colors Tamil, is all set to present the direct television premiere of ‘Ellam Mela Irukuravan Paathupan’, a science fiction comedy, on Sunday, 26 March, at 2:00 pm.
Debutant director U. Kaviraj has conceptualised this truly out-of-the-box sci-fi movie in which an alien and a human being battle it out for a highly valued creation from outer space that could change the fate of mankind.
Produced by Rowther films, the movie has roped in Karthik Acharya for the music along. Aari and Subhashree, who is from Sri Lanka and is also making her debut, play the lead roles. It also features Motta Rajendran, Dheena, Bagavathi Perumal and Sarath in important roles.
Ellam Mela Irukuravan Paathupan is a completely new offering in the Kollywood cinema industry as aliens and humans collide in a never-before-seen visual masterpiece.
Commenting on the premiere, Kaviraj said, “With the direct television premiere of Ellam Mela Irukuravan Paathupan on Colors Tamil we are hoping to reach out to a larger audience. I am extremely glad that I chose this path for the release as the trailer has received very good response from the audience. I am certain that this weekend is going to be super extraordinary for viewers as the movie is a complete entertainer from start to finish.”
Adding to this, Aari said, “I am thankful to the Director U. Kaviraj for choosing me to be a part of ‘Ellam Mela Irukuravan Paathupaan’. I have played a totally new role for the first time in my career. I am very excited that people can watch this one-of-a-kind spectacle right from the comforts of their homes on Colors Tamil channel this Sunday. Audiences of all age groups can enjoy this interesting science fiction, a technology-based entertainment movie which has aliens and other exciting innovations in it.”
Hindi
ZEE5, Applause announce new film Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa
Rajat Kapoor’s dark comedy thriller to stream on ZEE5 from April 10
MUMBAI: ZEE5 and Applause Entertainment have announced their next direct-to-digital collaboration, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a darkly comic whodunnit set to stream from April 10.
Produced in association with Mithya Talkies and written and directed by Rajat Kapoor, the film marks the latest addition to a growing slate of genre-diverse titles from the two partners. Their previous collaborations include dramas, psychological thrillers and dark comedies, with this outing leaning into a layered murder mystery.
The film features an ensemble cast including Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa and Saurabh Shukla, among others. The narrative promises a mix of satire, strained relationships and hidden tensions, inviting viewers to look beyond the crime to the dynamics that lead up to it.
ZEE5 business head hindi and chief channel officer Andtv Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has been instrumental in building a strong slate with titles such as Bloody Brothers, Mithya and Jab Khuli Kitaab. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, aligning with our focus on genre-led content that resonates with audiences.”
Applause Entertainment business head movies Sunil Chainani said, “This collaboration with ZEE5 continues to stand out for its diversity of genres and narrative styles. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa adds a sharp, darkly comic whodunnit to that mix, driven by Rajat Kapoor’s distinct voice.”
Sharing his creative approach, Rajat Kapoor said he was drawn to the emotional layers behind the genre. “I was interested not just in the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who appear close, yet carry unspoken tensions that eventually surface.”
The partnership between ZEE5 and Applause continues to build on a shared focus on distinctive storytelling, with each project exploring a different tone and genre.
With its mix of humour, tension and ensemble storytelling, the film aims to offer more than just a mystery. It promises a closer look at the secrets people keep, and the consequences when they finally come to light.
