一 | Eight candidates have made it through to the first round of voting for the Conservative party leadership.,1922 Committee Chairman Sir Graham Brady announced the competitors for outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson's job at the 6pm close of the deadline for nominations on Tuesday.,The eight candidates include former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch, Attorney General Suella Braverman, 2019 leadership runner-up Jeremy Hunt and Trade Policy Minister Penny Mordaunt.,Bookies' favourite Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the exchequer who led the walkout from cabinet that forced Johnson's resignation, is also on the ballot along with foreign secretary Liz Truss, Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee chairman Tom Tugendhat and Sunak's replacement as chancellor Nadhim Zahawi.,Four of the candidates are from ethnic minorities and four are women. The first hustings debate was set to kick of at 7pm UK time.,Despite the backbench committee raising the bar to 20 nominations from eight during the last leadership contest in 2019, almost as many candidates made it thorough to the first knock-out round of balloting by Conservative MPs.,1922 Committee Announces Timetable for Tory Leadership ContestYesterday, 18:48 GMT,Badenoch, Braverman and Mordaunt are all Brexiteers, although Mordaunt is more socially liberal while Badenoch is an anti-'woke' candidate who has pledged to put the government's 'net zero' carbon emissions policy on hold.,Hunt and Tugendhat are leading Tory Europhiles who are now trying to play down their opposition to Britain's exit from the European Union.,Tugendhat and Truss, another Remainer, have been among the loudest cheerleaders for arms supplies to the Ukraine and sanctions on Russia that have only caused record inflation in the UK.,Former health secretary Sajid Javid, Home Secretary Priti Patel, Transport Secretary Grant Schapps, backbench MP Rehamn Chisti and COVID Recovery Group deputy chairman Steve Baker had already dropped out of the race.,Downing Street Blocks Opposition No-Confidence Motion in Outgoing PM BoJo17:04 GMT,The eight leadership hopefuls must now compete for support from fellow Conservative MPs. A series of ballots will see the candidate with the least support eliminated, along with any failing to reach an ever-increasing threshold of votes.,The final two will be put to a postal ballot of all Conservative Party members — up to 200,000 at a recent count.,Mordaunt and Badenoch are most popular among the Tory grassroots, according to a new poll by website Conservative Home, but there is no guarantee they will make it onto the final ballot.。
二 | Mohanlal is stepping into yet another exciting phase of his career, and this time he is returning to a space where he has delivered some of his most memorable performances. Ashiq Usman Productions has officially confirmed a new film that reunites the legendary actor with director Tharun Moorthy. The announcement arrived with a photo that featured Mohanlal alongside the creative heads, instantly sparking interest among fans and industry watchers. The collaboration follows the spectacular success of Thudarum, which cemented Tharun Moorthy as one of the most promising storytellers in Malayalam cinema.The new film is written by Ratheesh Ravi, a screenwriter known for his ability to create emotionally grounded, socially aware stories. His works, including Pullikkaran Staraa, Ishq, and Adi, showcase a writing style rooted in realism and moral tension. This new collaboration is expected to carry the same narrative strength, although the makers are holding back details of the story for now. Early conversations around the film suggest that Mohanlal will once again step into the police uniform, a role that audiences have loved him in for decades. However, insiders insist that the storyline is entirely different from anything the actor has done recently.Shaji Kumar has been brought on board as the cinematographer. His long association with Mohanlal has given Malayalam cinema some unforgettable frames. They have previously worked together on films such as Naran, Pulimurugan, and most recently Thudarum. His visual sensibilities have always meshed well with Mohanlal’s on-screen language, and their partnership has often resulted in rich, atmospheric storytelling. The team that has been assembled so far hints at a production that aims for both scale and emotional depth. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashiq Usman Productions (@ashiqusmanproductions_) A Previous Project Falls Away, Opening Space for a New Idea This announcement comes right after a surprising development from the same production house. Earlier in the year, Ashiq Usman Productions had revealed another Mohanlal film written by Ratheesh Ravi, with debutant Austin Dan Thomas set to direct. The project, initially called L 365, was meant to showcase Mohanlal in a police officer role after a considerable gap. The film made headlines at the time, but new information suggests that the project has now been shelved entirely. The reasons have not been disclosed, but sources close to the team indicate that the creative direction shifted and the new Tharun Moorthy film will explore a different policing narrative.It is a rare situation where a cancelled project ends up clearing the path for a collaboration that fans were already hoping to see. Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy had expressed interest in reuniting earlier, and this new film seems to have arrived at the right moment. The two were also planning another project with producer M Renjith, which was revealed during the celebratory event for Thudarum. The status of that film remains unclear, leaving observers curious about which project will go into production first. Tharun Moorthy’s Expanding Slate and What It Means for the Industry Tharun Moorthy is steadily becoming one of the most sought after directors in Malayalam cinema. His upcoming schedule reflects a filmmaker in high demand. Apart from the new Mohanlal film, he is working on Torpedo, a star-studded venture that brings together Fahadh Faasil, Naslen, Arjun Das, and Ganapathi. He is also preparing Operation Cambodia, with Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. This project functions as the sequel to Operation Java, the film that announced Tharun’s arrival as an exciting new voice in the industry.The reunion with Mohanlal adds another layer of anticipation. Their first film together established a creative partnership that clearly resonated with audiences. The decision to return with a story that reportedly explores the police force once again suggests a synthesis of craft and star power. With Ashiq Usman Productions backing the venture, expectations for strong production values and a story with emotional weight are already taking shape.As fans await further announcements, the industry is watching closely. This new collaboration feels like the beginning of another significant chapter for both Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy, one that may shape the next season of Malayalam cinema.Also Read: Pranav Mohanlal’s Dies Irae All Set to Bring Chills to Streaming Platform。
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