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Playback singer and dubbing artiste Kalpana Raghavendar. File photo: Special Arrangement Renowned playback singer and dubbing artiste Kalpana Raghavendar allegedly tried to kill herself at her residence in Nizampet late on Tuesday (Mah 4, 2025). According to the police, upon being alerted by the neighbours, Kalpana was rescued from her residence in an unconscious state. … Read more

A still from ‘Ziddi Girls’  Amazon Prime Video’s latest offering, Ziddi Girls, begins with a chart outlining the features of a ‘ziddi’ girl. “A ziddi (stubborn) girl defies societal norms”—a college fresher is asked by her senior to read out from the chart, just a few minutes into the show. This segment sums up how … Read more

Amid a raging debate in Kerala over the role of films in fuelling shocking acts of violence by young people in recent times, the film industry has begun a pushback against casting it as the sole villain on the issue. A day after the State Assembly witnessed a discussion on the recent spate of crimes, … Read more

Sean Baker, winner of the awards for best original screenplay, best film editing, best director, and best picture for ‘Anora’, attends the Governors Ball after the Oscars By the time the last Oscar statue was handed out yesterday, Sean Baker’s Anora had achieved something extraordinary: an indie darling standing atop Hollywood’s biggest stage, winning five … Read more

Madhavan sports a warm fuzzy smile at the mention of his son, Vedaant Madhavan, who is making waves as a professional freestyle swimmer. “As a parent, I’d rate myself 6 on 10,” says Madhavan, rather candidly, “While I’m happy with Vedaant’s achievements, I’m also nervous because he has attained recognition that might be disproportionate to … Read more

I tell Manju Warrier about my first memory of her from Malayalam cinema. In Shaji Kailas’ Aaram Thampuran, she overshadows a formidable Mohanlal in the first scene of the 1997 blockbuster. She beautifully conveys the valiance of her character in a short scene that sets the tone for her chemistry with Mohanlal. When did she … Read more

Adarsh Gourav | Photo Credit: Instagram/Adarsh Gourav Actor Adarsh Gourav, known for The White Tiger, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and the recent Superboys of Malegaon, is making Southern debut in a Telugu psychological horror-thriller. The film is being directed by Baba Shashank and produced by Jahnavi, daughter of RRR producer D.V.V.Danayya. Taking about his … Read more

Millie Bobby Brown attends The BRIT Awards 2025 at the InterContinental London – The O2 on March 01, 2025 in London, England Millie Bobby Brown has called out the media for its relentless scrutiny of her appearance, labeling it as “bullying.” The Stranger Things star, who has been in the public eye since childhood, shared … Read more

Zoe Saldana, left, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for “Emilia Perez,” Camille and Clement Ducol, winners of the award for best original song for “El Mal” from “Emilia Perez,” attend the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday Despite its controversial run through awards season, Emilia … Read more

Adrien Brody wins the Oscar for Best Actor for “The Brutalist” during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood Adrien Brody made history at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, delivering the longest Oscar acceptance speech ever recorded. The 51-year-old actor, who won his second Best Actor award for his performance in … Read more

Film enthusiasts at the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival at Orion Mall on Sunday. | Photo Credit: K. BHAGYA PRAKASH The 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) celebrated ‘World Kannada Cinema Day’ by remembering Sati Sulochana, the first Kannada talkie. On Monday, N. Nageshwar Rao and Madhukar Rao, grandchildren of the film’s director Y.V. Rao, and … Read more

Anant Nag, who was conferred with the Padma Bhushan a month ago, dedicated the long-delayed recognition to the people of Karnataka. The veteran actor feels the honour results of three to four years of relentless support from his admirers, who include cinephiles of all generations. “In 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the concept of … Read more

A still from ‘Thandel’  | Photo Credit: @Netflix_INSouth/X Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s romantic drama Thandel might have opened to mixed reviews but according to reports, the film has managed to emerge as a box-office success. Hot on its heels, there has been news on the film’s OTT release. It’s now known that the film … Read more

A still from ‘Haikyu!! vs. The Little Giant’ | Photo Credit: @TOHOanimation/YouTube Japanese production company Aniplex released the first teaser trailer for Haikyuu!! vs. The Little Giant movie. The movie serves as the second and final instalment of the Haikyuu!! final movies. The makers took to X to share the news. ||◤『劇場版ハイキュー!! #VS小さな巨人』スーパーティザービジュアル解禁！ ◢|| 監督・脚本　#満仲勧制作　Production … Read more

Adrien Brody and Halle Berry on the Oscars red carpet earlier today and the duo an image from the 75th annual Academy Awards in 2003 | Photo Credit: @Variety/X History repeated itself at the 2025 Academy Awards held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Hollywood actors Halle Berry and Adrien Brody recreated their iconic on-stage kiss … Read more

Hours after the short film Anuja lost out on the Best Live Action Short Oscar, producer Guneet Monga on Monday said she joined the project not only to support the filmmakers but also to amplify the voices of children. The New Delhi-set coming-of-age film, directed by Adam J Graves, was bested by the Dutch-language short … Read more

Adrien Brody accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for “The Brutalist” during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles | Photo Credit: AP Hollywood star Adrien Brody won his second-ever Oscar at the 97th Academy Awards today for his performance as … Read more

No Other Land wins Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film | Video Credit: COURTESY OF A.M.P.A.S 2025/AFP Israeli journalist and co-director Yuval Abraham, while accepting the award for best documentary for No Other Land, called out the U.S. government specifically for its handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict. “No Other Land,” the story of Palestinian activists fighting to … Read more

Live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, we return once more for Hollywood’s annual back-patting ceremony. The 97th Academy Awards unfolded with a mostly predictable script of unsurprising beats, familiar faces, and the usual air of self-importance — punctuated by just enough unplanned improvisations to keep those of us watching from halfway across the … Read more

Nani in Srikanth Odela’s ‘The Paradise’ Director Srikanth Odela, actor Nani and producer Sudhakar Cherukuri’s second collaboration titled The Paradise, following the 2023 Telugu action drama Dasara, is poised to take the rustic, gritty quotient several notches higher. The team unveiled the first glimpse video of The Paradise at AMB Cinemas in Hyderabad on Monday … Read more

People react upon learning that Brazilian film ‘I’m Still Here’ won the Oscar for best International Feature Film while watching a projection of the ceremony, in Sao Paulo, Sunday, March 2, 2025 | Photo Credit: Ettore Chiereguini The Brazilian political biographical drama I’m Still Here, made history by becoming the first-ever Brazilian nominee in any category … Read more

India-set Oscar-nominated short film Anuja, backed by Guneet Monga and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, lost out at at the 97th Academy Awards. The film competed in the Best Live Action Short film category against four other well-regarded titles: Alien, I’m Not a Robot, The Last Ranger, and A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent. Ultimately, the … Read more

Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal and Yuval Abraham win the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film for “No Other Land” during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: REUTERS No Other Land, a film showing the alliance that develops between a … Read more

Brazilian director Walter Salles (L) accepts the award for Best International Feature Film for “I’m Still Here” from Spanish actress Penelope Cruz onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP Brazilian political drama I’m Still Here won the prestigious prize for … Read more

Adrien Brody wins the Oscar for Best Actor for “The Brutalist”, Mikey Madison wins the Oscar for Best Actress for “Anora” during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025.  | Photo Credit: REUTERS Actor Adrien Brody on Monday won the Best Actor Oscar at the … Read more

Daryl Hannah, left, and Sean Baker, winner of the award for best film editing for “Anora,” pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. | Photo Credit: Invision/AP Sean Baker’s internationally-lauded Anora swept the 97th Academy Awards, winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best … Read more

Director Sean Baker accepts the Oscar for Best Picture for “Anora” as producers Producer Samantha Quan and Alex Coco, and Best Actress in a Leading Role winner Mikey Madison look on during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: Carlos Barria Here’s … Read more

Sean Baker accepts the Best Writing (Original Screenplay) award for “Anora” onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. | Photo Credit: KEVIN WINTER As expected, Anora started its much-hyped Oscar run with a win for Best Original Screenplay, while Conclave bagged the Best Adapted Screenplay at … Read more

Zoe Saldana wins the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for “Emilia Perez” during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: Carlos Barria Zoe Saldaña earned her first Academy Award for best supporting actress in Emilia Pérez, capping an already … Read more

US comedian and host Conan O’Brien speaks onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. The 2025 Oscars are underway, and host Conan O’Brien brought out the laughs with his hilarious opening monologue. The comedian, who is hosting the Academy Awards for the first time, … Read more