Obviously, this film marks the comeback of Asin in Kollywood after 2 long years followed by ?Dasavatharam'. The actress was here in Chennai last evening to address media channels on endorsing Fairever Cream.

The event was organized at Chola Sheraton that had brand's officials accompanying her on interacting about their new packaged brand. Much elated with Asin's acceptance to take part in this event, Vineeth, vice-president of Cavinkare stated that with big brand ambassador like Asin rendering her earnest support to this project, they are sure to go high on places.

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In fact, most of the cast includes real-life hijras, which in itself is quite the liberating act, introducing the transgender community as protagonists (for once) to Bollywood, instead as the antagonist, or the comical filler. Recognized artistes like Seema Biswas and Vineeth Nambiar have given their support to bring the change, by acting in the movie.

It also stars Laxmi Narayan Tripathi and introduces Archana Gupta. On narrating the experience of working with real-life hijras, Seema says, "It has been a brilliant experience working with the whole team.

They are all full of life and so pure at heart. The film is a kind of message to society that it's time to change; they should be accepted and not neglected because they are also humans.

I hope my loving Bollywood fraternity, my respected colleagues and my audience will accept this film with open mind and heart." (less)

Gaddama , directed by Kamal, captures the perils and exploitation faced by its protagonist Aswathy, who works as a maid in Arabia. Aswathy is forced to leave her homeland to work as a domestic help following her husband's unexpected death.

Gaddama is the term used for referring to servants. Kavya Madhavan bagged the state award for the best actress for her performance in the film.

V K Prakash's Karmayogi , a film based on Shakespeare's Hamlet, revolves around the inner conflicts of Rudran Gurukkal, the lead character. Indrajith plays the protagonist, while the cast includes Saiju Kurup, Ashokan, Manikuttan, Thalaivasal Vijay, M R Gopakumar, Vinay, Nithya Menon and Padmini Kolhapure.

'Pakarnnattam', a film by noted filmmaker Jayaraj, sketches the social scenario which creates individuals ready to sacrifice anything for their ideology. Akam , a film by debutant Shalini Usha Nair, is based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's renowned work Yakshi .

The film is all about the turmoil of a husband who believes his wife is possessed as he cannot find any other explanation for her strange behaviour. Ranjith's Pranchiyettan and the Saint focuses on the life of Cherammal Enashu Francis and his sarcastic endeavours for fame.

The film is a subtle mixture of reality and fantasy as the film features Enashu's imaginary conversations with Saint Francis of Assissi. Mammootty plays the title role as the rich and less literate Enashu, who tries to get a Padma Shri by bribing authorities.

T V Chandran's Sankaranum Mohananaum is a trip through the mindscape of fashion photographer Mohanankrishnan. Sankaran, who believes in relations, and Mohanan, who stays away from all the bonds, are the major characters in the film.

Rajesh Pillai's Traffic is based on a real-life incident. The theme of the film is a heart transplant surgery.

Sreenivasan, Kunchacko Boban, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Rahman, Asif Ali, Remya Nambeeshan and Sandhya play the main characters in the film. Tweet (less)