Producer Dil Raju launches online platform for film aspirants

Dil Raju producer | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Dil Raju, one of Telugu cinema’s prominent film producers, launched the online platform Dil Raju Dreams, on Saturday in Hyderabad. The platform is designed to function as a bridge that connects aspiring directors, producers, actors and technicians with industry professionals. The website — https://dilrajudreams.com/ — was launched … Read more

‘Sarzameen’ teaser: Prithviraj and Kajol take on Ibrahim Ali Khan in an intense face-off

Prithviraj, Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan in stills from ‘Sarzameen’ | Photo Credit: JioHotstar/YouTube Jio Hotstar on Monday (June 30) unveiled a first-look teaser of Sarzameen, an upcoming Hindi film starring Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan in the lead. The film, directed by Kayoze Irani, Boman Irani’s son, is set to premiere on … Read more

Vetri Maaran confirms film with Silambarasan TR is set in ‘Vada Chennai’ world; brushes off rumours of tiff with Dhanush

We had earlier reported that ace director Vetri Maaran has teamed up with actor Silambarasan TR for an upcoming project, which was widely speculated to be set in the world of Vetri’s acclaimed 2018 film Vada Chennai. Now, on Monday (June 30), Vetri confirmed the project, stating that it is set within the world of … Read more

’F1’ opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit

Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with $55.6 million in North American theaters and $144 million globally over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, handing the tech company easily its biggest opening yet. Though Apple Original Films has had some notable successes in its six years in Hollywood — including … Read more

‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ day 10 box office: Aamir Khan’s film crosses the ₹100-crore mark

Aamir Khan in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. | Photo Credit: Aamir Khan Productions/YouTube Aamir Khan-starrer Sitaare Zameen Par” has collected over ₹100 crore at the domestic box office. Directed by R S Prasanna, the film is produced by Aamir alongside Aparna Purohit and Ravi Bhagchandka. Billed as a spiritual sequel to the critically acclaimed movie Taare … Read more

‘Thalaivan Thalaivii,’ starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, gets a release date

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in stills from ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’ | Photo Credit: Think Music India/YouTube We had previously reported that actors Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen are starring in director Pandiraaj’s next, titled Thalaivan Thalaivii. On Sunday (June 29), the makers announced that the film will be released in theatres on July 25. The … Read more

‘Blackmail’: GV Prakash Kumar’s next, directed by Mu Maran, gets a release date

Release date poster of ‘Blackmail’ | Photo Credit: @jds_filmfactory/X Tamil actor GV Prakash Kumar’s upcoming film, Blackmail, will release in theatres on August 1, the makers announced on Sunday (June 29). The film is written and directed by Mu Maran (Iravukku Aayiram Kangal, Kannai Nambathey). JDS Film Factory, the banner backing the film, announced the … Read more

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc’ trailer: Three Upper Moon battles to kick off final trilogy

A still from ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc’ | Photo Credit: Crunchyroll The main trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle has been officially released by Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll, offering us a first look at what promises to be the climactic conclusion of the hit anime series. The upcoming film, directed … Read more

Kneecap ignites Glastonbury with anti-Starmer, pro-Palestine set amid censorship and political backlash

Mo Chara, left, and Moglai Bap of the hip hop trio Kneecap perform during the Glastonbury Festival | Photo Credit: AP Irish rap trio Kneecap delivered a charged performance on Saturday at the Glastonbury Festival, using their biggest career stage to date to address ongoing legal issues, U.K. politics, and the war in Gaza. Their … Read more

‘Sardaar Ji 3’ controversy: BJP, Javed Akhtar, and Imtiaz Ali speak out in support of Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh | Photo Credit: The Hindu Amid growing backlash over the casting of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3, several prominent corners, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Javed Akhtar, and Imtiaz Ali, have spoken in support of lead actor and co-producer Diljit Dosanjh. The controversy began after the Federation of Western … Read more

‘The Family Man 3’ first glimpse: Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur join action thriller series

Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari in the series. | Photo Credit: Prime Video India/YouTube Actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur are the new nemesis of Manoj Bajpayee’s spy Srikant Tiwary in the upcoming third season of The Family, streaming service Prime Video has announced. The OTT platform on Friday shared the first glimpse of the … Read more

Gautham Ram Karthik to star in a sci-fi thriller

Actor Gautham Ram Karthik. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor Gautham Ram Karthik has signed a new film produced by Dhanishtan Fernando, Rajarajan Gananasambandam, Sanjai Shankar and Shaik Mujeeb under the Verus Productions banner. The untitled film, a sci-fi crime thriller, will be directed by Sooriyaprathap S. Sooriyaprathap S, from the show Naalaiya Iyakkunar season … Read more

‘Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting’ series review: Abhignya Vuthaluru-starrer is undone by a bland narrative

Abhignya Vuthaluru in the series | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement On the surface, the premise of Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting, the Telugu web series from Zee5, may seem to hold some promise. Meena (Abhignya Vuthaluru), a young female constable who is new to a village, is determined to get to the bottom of the story … Read more

Mika Singh mourns loss of close friend Shefali Jariwala, says “life is so unpredictable”

Mika Singh and Shefali Jariwala in the song ‘Honthon Pe Bas’. | Photo Credit: Tips Official/YouTube Actress-model Shefali Jariwala, best known for her iconic role in the hit music video ‘Kaanta Laga,’ has passed away at the age of 42. The news of her sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, friends and … Read more

‘Kannappa’ Day 1 box office: Vishnu Manchu’s magnum opus off to a decent start

Vishnu Manchu in ‘Kannappa’. Kannappa, the big-budget devotional drama, hit the screens on June 27, 2025. The film, headlined by Vishnu Manchu, is produced by veteran Mohan Babu. The pan-Indian movie, originally shot in Telugu, released in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. Kannappa stars Prabhas, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal and Akshay Kumar in important cameos. Preity … Read more

Filmmaker Revathy Varmah says ‘Ee Valayam’, a film about addiction to mobile phones, needed to made

Revathy S Varmah on set. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Filmmaker Revathy S Varmah has worked with A-listers such as Shahrukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, and Amitabh Bachchan as an ad filmmaker. She is also working on a PT Usha biopic being mounted on an international scale. But she holds her latest, Ee Valayam, close to … Read more