Alphonse Puthren

Director Alphonse Puthren is turning a year old today. On this special day, the actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Nivin Pauly didn't forget to extend their wishes to the birthday boy.

Prithviraj Sukumaran, the young and talented Mollywood actor who doesn't relish the idea of being pigeonholed as a safe zone actor, is making his first team-up with the magnificent director Alphonse Puthren for the upcoming film ‘Gold’. Recently in an interview with an online media channel, the actor opened up on his most ambitious project, ‘Gold’, by saying that the film has all the elements one can expect from an Alphonse Puthren film.

After the setback of his recent film 'Gold,' talented director Alphonse Puthren is ready to make a comeback by collaborating with Fahadh Faasil for his upcoming project titled 'Paattu.' While there hasn't been an official confirmation yet, sources reveal that the shooting for 'Paattu' is scheduled to begin in January 2024. The film also stars popular actress Nayanthara in a prominent role.

Filmmaker Alphonse Puthren, best known for his films ‘Neram’ and ‘Premam’, recently met the Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan.

Alphonse Puthren’s directorial ‘Gold’ featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Nayanthara in lead roles, has wrapped up the shoot and it has headed for post-production.

Filmmaker Alphonse Puthren alleges that Vijayakanth was murdered and asks Udhayanidhi Stalin to investigate. Puthren claims that Kamal Haasan and Stalin also faced threats on the sets of 'Indian 2'. Vijayakanth, the veteran actor and DMDK founder, passed away due to pneumonia after testing positive for COVID-19.

Fans of both Thalapathy Vijay and director Alphonse Puthren would be equally excited if the two them come together for a project.

In a sincere message posted on his official Facebook account, Alphonse Puthren revealed his decision to refrain from posting on Instagram and Facebook. He expressed that the discomfort his posts caused to his mother, father, and sisters, coupled with intimidation from some relatives, led him to the conclusion that maintaining peace might be possible if he remains silent.

After the superhit movies ‘Neram’ and ‘Premam’, the audience is literally waiting for the renowned director Alphonse Puthren’s next ‘Gold’. Unfortunately, the Prithviraj starrer which was supposed to hit the big screens on Onam this year was rescheduled for a different date which is not yet announced by the makers.

Alphonse Puthren’s directorial ‘Gold’ featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Nayanthara in the lead roles has finally hit the theatres today (Dec 1).

Kamal Haasan floored the audience with his performance in ' Michael Madhana Kama Rajan' (1990) and now Malayalam director Alphonse Puthren has requested the multi-faceted actor to reveal some secrets about the film. Alphonse Puthren has shared this through his Facebook page, while admiring Kamal Haasan's other film 'Dasavatharam', wherein the seasoned star played ten different roles.

Alphonse Puthren’s directorial ‘Gold’ starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Nayanthara in the lead role has hit the big screens today (Dec 1).

Malayalam filmmaker Alphonse Puthren has shared his review after watching Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s latest release ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’.

Alphonse Puthren fiercely responds to criticisms surrounding his film 'Gold,' claiming deliberate sabotage by industry entities. 'Gold' generated anticipation with Rs 40 crore before release, but suffered from negative publicity and revenue misrepresentations. Puthren expresses dismay over lack of support and honesty in the industry, citing health concerns during promotional phase. He laments mismanagement and efforts to tarnish the film's prospects in theaters, questioning theater owners' support and the impact on his health.

‘Premam’ director Alphonse Puthren was all excited after watching the Amal Neerad- Mammootty film ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ and said via his official Facebook handle that Mammootty is literally one of the most precious gems of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, India, and even the world. Alphonse Puthren even said that Mammootty has more acting range than the Hollywood A-listers Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro, and Al Pacino.

Director Alphonse Puthren has expressed his admiration for Pa. Ranjith's upcoming film 'Thangalaan', stating that he hopes it will create a new chapter in cinema history. The teaser for the film showcases a gripping narrative set in the historic Kolar Gold Fields during the British colonial era in India, revolving around a tribal leader's struggle to protect their land from those seeking to mine gold. 'Thangalaan' features a star-studded cast and is scheduled for release on January 26, 2024, in multiple languages. Alphonse Puthren recently announced his retirement from the film industry due to his self-diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Alphonse Puthren, on the last day, took to his official Facebook handle and shared the song ‘Porkanda Singam’ from the upcoming Kamal Haasan - Lokesh Kanagaraj film ‘Vikram’. Under the post, one among the netizens asked whether Alphonse Puthren has any plan to work with Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in the future.

‘Premam’ director Alphonse Puthren has written an apology letter to Rohit Shetty for criticizing the latter, 8 years ago when ‘Chennai Express’ was released. Alphonse Puthren had made some comments about the expression of Tamil in Hindi films and also pointed out the Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone starrer ‘Chennai Express’ as a case in point. As the 2013 Bollywood film also revolved around a Mumbai man and a Tamilian girl, the film also had several Tamil dialogues, however, Alphonse Puthren made remarks about the expression of Tamil in the film.

Although the makers have not yet revealed the collection figures for the Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer ‘Gold’ officially, according to some Twitter forums that track the box office collection reports of Malayalam movies, the Alphonse Puthren’s film has only managed to mint Rs 6.18 crores at the Kerala box office in 15 days.

Alphonse Puthren is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after directors working in the Malayalam film industry and he has earned his huge fan base among the audience with just a handful of films. There is a high level of anticipation among the audience for every upcoming project of the ‘Premam’ director. Recently the director shared his wish on doing a project with the Tamil superstar Vijay replying to one of his Facebook followers.