The series, which is shot entirely in Kollam and features Kollam-based actors, got more attention during the lockdown

Othalanga Thuruthu, a comedy web series by Kollam native Ambuji BCM, has amassed quite a number of social media following, for its fine production and subtle humour. It is a fictional island and depicts characters like Nathu, Pappan and Uthaman, who live life on their own terms. They aren’t particularly working towards anything in life, taking each day as it comes.

When the majority of the web series coming in You Tube channel is mostly based on stories narrated for an urban audience, Othalanga.. decided to keep its rural roots.

The web series is being shot at Aayiram Thengu in Kollam and the picturesque frames is the asset of Kiran Nuptial.

The distinctive feature of the series is that the episodes have no continuity. Each episode narrates a new story. According to the director there is no continuity in life likewise the series.

Starring Abin Bino, Jayesh Janardhan and Jagadeesh Kumar, Othalanga Thuruthu is produced by Ambuji’s uncle Kuttans Pramod. It is available for streaming on YouTube.

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And now, Maniyanpillai Raju, producer of ‘Ananthabhadram’ has revealed that it was a Mammootty film that played a crucial role behind the failure of the film at the box-office. According to Raju, it was the mindblowing success of Rajamanikyam which negatively affected the theatrical run of Ananthabhadram.

“Ananthabhadram was a good movie. But it was released in the wrong time, and it locked horns with Mammootty’s Rajamanikyam in theaters. Rajamanikyam was an in and out commercial entertainer, and it had all the elements needed to satisfy every viewer who reaches theaters. Even I played a crucial role in Rajamanikyam,” said Raju.

However, Raju made it clear that ‘Ananthabhadram’ will remain as one of his favorite movies as a producer, as it helped him to rack up several awards and recognitions.

‘Rajamanikyam’ marked the directorial debut of Anwar Rasheed, and in this movie, Mammootty played the role of Bellari Raja, a cattle seller. The film had ample doses of comedy and emotions, and it helped the movie to emerge as one of the biggest successes in Mammootty’s career.

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