Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for a show that never aired

Director Carl Rinsch poses for photographers during a news conference to promote his 3-D film “47 RONIN” in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 18, 2013. | Photo Credit: SHUJI KAJIYAMA A Hollywood writer-director was arrested Tuesday on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward … Read more

Raghu Ram on ‘Good, Bad, Ugly’, working with Ajith Kumar and Adhik Ravichandran

Raghu Ram is waiting for the release of his upcoming film – Adhik Ravichandran’s Good, Bad, Ugly – starring Ajith Kumar. His previous Tamil film, Doctor (2021), starring Sivakarthikeyan, was acclaimed as well as successful. But it was released during the pandemic-induced lockdowns. So, Raghu could not be a part of the promotions or watch … Read more

Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Coolie’ wraps up shoot; BTS shows Deva in an intense action scene

Rajinikanth, in a behind-the-scenes shot from ‘Coolie’ | Photo Credit: Sun Pictures Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has wrapped up shoot, the makers announced on Monday (March 17). Sun Pictures, the banner backing the film, released behind-the-scenes footage from the film that shows the superstar as his character Deva, along … Read more

Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Presence’ to release in India

A still from ‘Presence’. | Photo Credit: NEON/YouTube Supernatural thriller Presence, directed by critically-acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, is set for an India release. The film, which stars Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan and Callina Liang, is being distributed in the country by PVR INOX Pictures. Presence follows a family who becomes convinced they are not alone … Read more

‘Dragon’ on OTT: When and where to watch Pradeep Ranganathan’s blockbuster film

A still from ‘Dragon’. | Photo Credit: Think Music India/YouTube After it’s blockbuster run in theatres, the Pradeep Ranganathan-starrer Dragon is set to drop on OTT. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the Tamil film had released in theatres on February 21, 2025. The movie, which talks about a youngster’s crooked attempt to become successful in life, … Read more

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Balakrishna’s ‘Aditya 369’ set for a re-release

Balakrishna in ‘Aditya 369’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Aditya 369, the 1991 film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mohini, is all set for a re-release on April 11. The time travel science fiction Telugu film was produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad of Sridevi Movies and presented by the late, legendary … Read more

Shikhar Pahariya, Janhvi Kapoor’s rumoured boyfriend, lashes out at troll for casteist remark

Jahnvi Kapoor with Shikhar Pahariya | Photo Credit: @shikharpahariya/Instagram Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor’s rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya on Monday (March 17) hit back at an Instagram user for targeting him with a casteist remark on a picture he had posted with Janhvi. Shikhar’s original post, posted in November, featured him and Janhvi celebrating Diwali along … Read more

‘Sikandar Naache’ song out: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna pep it up 

Rashmika Mandanna and Salman Khan in the poster of ‘Sikandar Naache’ from ‘Sikandar’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sikandar Naache, a thumping new dance number from Salman Khan’s upcoming Eid release Sikandar, is now out. Featuring Salman and Rashmika Mandanna, the energetic dance track is composed by JAM8 and Siddhant Miishhraa. It has been choreographed … Read more

Karan Johar on harsh reviews of ‘Nadaaniyan’: A critic wrote, ‘I want to kick this film’…

Filmmaker Karan Johar expressed displeasure with harsh language used by critics for his movie ‘Nadaanyian’. Producer Karan Johar has addressed the trolling and harsh criticism received by Nadaaniyan, a romantic comedy film starring Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan. The film, positioned as Khan’s debut vehicle, is produced by Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital arm … Read more

Hansal Mehta defends Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan amid backlash against ‘Nadaaniyan’: Insults will traumatise the actors

Director Hansal Mehta. | Photo Credit: SUDERSHAN V Director Hansal Mehta has come in support of actors Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan amid criticism against the latest Hindi romantic drama Nadaaniyan. Streaming on Netflix, the movie is directed by Shauna Gautam. Nadaaniyan was slammed by people for “poor chemistry between the lead pair and … Read more

BISFF 2025: A short road to the Oscars

The Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2025 (BISFF) has called for entries from across the world. This is BISFF’s 15th edition and the annual event provides a platform for young, amateur filmmakers to not only showcase their work, but also receive feedback from industry experts. BISFF features segments such as international, Indian, Karnataka, animation and … Read more

Amitabh Bachchan pays Rs. 120 crore tax on Rs 350 crore he earned in 2024-25; becomes highest tax-paying Indian celebrity

FILE: In this April 29, 2018 file photo, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan waves to his fans at his residence in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: – Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan earned Rs 350 crore during the 2024-25 financial year, of which he paid Rs 120 crore as income tax, reports have revealed. This makes Big B … Read more

From Bombay to Madras, with love and fandom

Gripping plot: Bombay, which had an endearing romance as its core before panning out to become a sweeping and factual gaze at the riots, was a hit in Madras.  | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives If Bharathiraja took Tamil cinema out of the studios and projected stories from the rural hinterland, Mani Ratnam went one … Read more

‘Fanboy forever! OG Superstar’: Prithviraj Sukumaran meets Rajinikanth, screens ‘L2: Empuraan’ trailer to superstar

Prithviraj Sukumaran with Rajinikanth | Photo Credit: @PrithviOfficial/X Malayalam actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran on Monday met Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and showed him the trailer of his much-awaited directorial, L2: Empuraan, starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. L2: Empuraan, a sequel to 2019’s Lucifer, is set to release in theatres on March 27. Prithviraj took to his official X … Read more

‘Ne Zha 2’ surpasses ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to become fifth highest-grossing film of all time

A still from ‘Ne Zha 2’ The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has climbed to the fifth spot on the list of the highest-grossing films of all time, surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film’s total earnings have now exceeded $2.085 billion globally, with over $2.054 billion coming from China alone, according to … Read more

Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Coolie’ wraps up shoot; BTS shows Muthuvel Pandian in an intense action scene

Rajinikanth, in a behind-the-scenes shot from ‘Coolie’ | Photo Credit: Sun Pictures Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has wrapped up shoot, the makers announced on Monday (March 17). Sun Pictures, the banner backing the film, released behind-the-scenes footage from the film that shows the superstar as his character Muthuval Pandian, … Read more

Lyricist Mankombu Gopalakrishnan passes away in Kochi

Mankombu Gopalakrishnan | Photo Credit: TH Lyricist Mankombu Gopalakrishnan, 78, died here on Monday. His death occurred around 4.55 p.m. due to heart failure. He was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Medical Trust Hospital eight days ago, according to the hospital authorities. Born in 1947 in Mankombu village in Alappuzha, he had … Read more

Jonathan Majors caught admitting to strangling ex-girlfriend in new leaked audio

Jonathan Majors | Photo Credit: MARIO ANZUONI Actor Jonathan Majors admitted to strangling his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in a previously unreleased audio recording obtained by Rolling Stone. The recording, captured in September 2022, surfaced as Majors attempts to rebuild his career following his conviction for reckless assault and harassment in a separate case. In the … Read more

Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026

Host Conan O’Brien speaks during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles | Photo Credit: Chris Pizzello Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy’s leadership said … Read more

‘Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi’ teaser: Vijayashanthi and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram headline the battle against ‘duty’ and ‘fury’

A still from ‘Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi’ | Photo Credit: @NTRARTSOFFICIAL/YouTube The makers of Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi starring veteran actor Vijayashanthi and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram released the film’s teaser on Monday. The film is directed by Pradeep Chilukuri of Raja Cheyyi Vesthe fame  Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi marks Vijayashanthi’s return to cinema and in the film, she portrays … Read more

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian clash over new track involving daughter North and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have reportedly had an argument after the rapper featured their daughter North West’s vocals in Lonely Roads Still Go To Sunshine, his newly released track. The song also has Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the disgraced US rapper facing multiple lawsuits, and his … Read more

Kangana Ranaut calls Oscars ‘silly’, predicts National Award for Emergency

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut poses for pictures, outside the Big Boss set in Mumbai, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_30_2024_000371A) | Photo Credit: – Kangana Ranaut isn’t keen on an Oscar push for her film Emergency, calling the Academy Awards ‘silly’. Released in theatres in January, Emergency stars Ranaut in the role of … Read more

IPL 2025 opening ceremony: Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Arijit Singh to perform at star-studded event

Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor in ‘Stree 2’. The 18th edition of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) will begin with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Before the first game, the tournament is set to kick off with a dazzling opening ceremony. Bollywood actor … Read more

‘Viduthalai: Part 2’ OTT release: Hindi version of Vijay Sethupathi’s film to stream on ZEE5

Vijay Sethupathi in ‘Viduthalai: Part 2’ The second part of Tamil film Viduthalai, directed by Vetrimaaran, will be available for streaming on ZEE5 in Hindi starting March 28. Billed as a riveting political crime thriller, the movie stars Sethupathi as the enigmatic revolutionary Perumal alongside Soori, Manju Warrier, Kishore, and Rajiv Menon. The first part … Read more

Coming to Netflix: ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’, ‘The Residence’, ‘The Life List’, and ‘Caught’

Avail on 3/17/2025 CoComelon Lane: Season 4 Follow JJ and friends on everyday adventures fueled by the power of imagination as they try new things, celebrate special moments and more! Inside: Season 2 Content creators take on a series of challenges to win a huge cash prize in this reality series from viral British YouTubers, … Read more