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As his eagerly awaited Premam hits the screens this weekend, director Alphonse Puthren had this to say about the film: "The duration of the film is 2 hours and 45 minutes. There are 17 new faces. There are enough songs and two small action scenes. There will only be romance and fun in Premam. Please don't expect a war."
Alphonse shot to fame with his maiden film, Neram.
Two songs from Premam have already become popular.
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Jayasurya in Kumbasaram
Jayasurya plays an auto driver named Alby in Aneesh Anwar's Kumbasaram. Honey Rose plays his heroine.
Aneesh Anwar had earlier directed Mullamottum Muthiricharum and the award-winning film Zachariyayude Garbhinikal.
Jayasurya, who came up with terrific performances in Apothecary and Iyobinte Pusthakam last year, has not been having a great run at the box office of late.
Kumbasaram is expected to release this weekend.
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Shanthi Krishna announces comeback plans
Shanthi Krishna, who had taken a break from movies, is planning a comeback.
'In consideration of all the requests from friends and fans, you will be seeing me on screen soon. I hope to have everyone's love and support,' the actress wrote on her Facebook page a few days ago.
According to sources, she will soon be seen in a TV serial.
