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Kamal Haasan’s films will be banned in Karnataka if he does not apologise: Kannada and Culture Minister

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Actor Kamal Haasan. | Photo Credit: PTI Kannada and Culture Minister of Karnataka, Shivaraj Tangadagi, said on Friday that actor Kamal Haasan’s films will be “banned” in the state, as decided by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), if he does not apologise for his remarks about the Kannada language. Meanwhile, KFCC president M … Read more

Moonwalk movie review: A heartfelt tribute to the breakdancing subculture

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A scene from the film Moonwalk. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Moonwalk (Malayalam) Starring: Anunath V.P., Sujith Prapanchan, Sreekanth Murali, Sanjana Doss, Meenakshi Raveendran, Rishi Kainikkara, Arjun Manilal Direction: Vinod A.K. Storyline: A group of youth take up breakdancing, but the ride ahead is filled with obstacles Runtime: 118 minutes Evoking a time period is … Read more

YRF unveils teaser of romantic drama ‘Saiyaara’

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A still from ‘Saiyaara’. | Photo Credit: YRF/YouTube Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Friday unveiled the teaser of their upcoming home production film, Saiyaara, which marks the acting debut of Ananya Panday’s cousin, Ahaan Panday. The romantic drama is directed by Mohit Suri of Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain fame. It also stars Aneet Padda, … Read more

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ movie review: Jackie Chan and Ben Wang star in sweet, ‘80s-style martial arts drama

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A still from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’. | Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment/YouTube As Rod Stewart’s raspy voice croons, “If you want my body, and you think I’m sexy,” with that disco drumbeat, you know you are in for a good time in Karate Kid: Legends, the sixth movie in the franchise. Karate Kid: Legends (English) … Read more

Trailer for reality series ‘The Traitors’, hosted by Karan Johar, out

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‘The Traitors’ is an Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed thrilling reality series. Prime Video launched the trailer for its upcoming unscripted Original series, The Traitors, an Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed thrilling reality series. Premiering on June 12, with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 8:00 pm, leading to a grand finale, Prime … Read more

‘Bhairavam’ movie review: Bellamkonda Sreenivas starrer is a loud, disjointed rural drama

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There are no hard and fast rules for remaking a successful film in another language. Yet, a director would do well to remember why a story is being retold for a new audience, even while not aiming to better the original. Bhairavam, the Telugu remake of Soori’s Tamil film Garudan, aimlessly rehashes a hit formula, making little … Read more

Kamal Haasan on controversial Kannada language remark: I won’t apologise if I am not wrong

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Actor Kamal Haasan. | Photo Credit: PTI Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has said that he won’t apologise for his remark on the Kannada language that has sparked a controversy in Karnataka. The actor, while promoting his upcoming movie Thug Life, had said that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada.” The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has demanded … Read more

Ajay Devgn backs eight-hour shifts for mothers amid reports of Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’

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Bollywood actors Kajol and Ajay Devgn attend the trailer launch of the upcoming Hindi-language mythological horror film ‘Maa’, in Mumbai, Thursday, May 29, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Actor Ajay Devgn backed the 8-hour shifts for mothers amid reports of Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Spirit. The film has been in the … Read more

Column | Seth Rogen’s The Studio and its ambitious usage of the ‘oner’

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In a promotional behind-the-scenes interview conducted on the sets of the Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio (co-developed by and starring Seth Rogen), actress Kathryn Hahn says, “Seth (Rogen) and Evan (Goldberg) had this really ambitious plan to shoot most of the show as ‘oners’, y’know, one-shots, long uninterrupted takes with no cuts. As an actor, it … Read more

Gulzar, unique and a paradox

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Gulzar has liberated Urdu poetry from its high-rhetorical Indo-Persian conventions and time-worn collocations. | Photo Credit: V. Sudershan What can you give a man who already has 22 Filmfare awards, a Grammy, an Oscar, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Lifetime Achievement in Indian cinema? The answer: a Jnanpith award, which is similarly a lifetime … Read more

The movie marketing mania – The Hindu

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Actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam during a press conference for their upcoming film ‘Thug Life’, in Chennai. | Photo Credit: ANI I met Kamal Haasan for an interview last Friday in Chennai for his much-awaited movie, Thug Life. The next day, he was at Sri Sai Ram College along with the entire team … Read more

Kamal Haasan must apologise in two days for remark on Kannada language, says Karnataka film chamber

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Members of Kannada Raksha Vedike stage a protest against actor Kamal Haasan for his remarks on the Kannada language, in Bengaluru, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has demanded an apology from veteran actor Kamal Haasan for his controversial remarks on the Kannada language. The … Read more

Kamal refuses to apologise for his remarks on Kannada, says he made the comment ‘out of love’

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Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan. File | Photo Credit: PTI Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) refused to apologise for his ‘Kannada came from Tamil’ comment, which he made while speaking to Shiva Rajkumar during the audio launch of Thug Life in Chennai recently. Speaking at a promotional … Read more

Kajol, Rani Mukerji’s uncle Rono Mukherjee passes away; Ayan Mukerji, Ashutosh Gowariker, others pay last respects

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Actors Kajol and Rani Mukerji. Director Rono Mukherjee, known for his films Haiwan (1977) and Tu Hi Meri Zindagi (1965), passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest. Rono was the uncle of renowned Bollywood actors Kajol and Rani Mukerji and the father of Sharbani, Siddharth, and Samrat Mukherjee. He was also the … Read more

Tintin-style comic book makeover for Lakadbaggha film action hero

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Anshuman Jha in ‘Lakadbaggha’ (left); and the new comic book. In 2023, actor Anshuman Jha, an unlikely candidate to shoulder a superhero franchise, snuck behind a hoodie to play the role of Arjun Bakshi, an animal trainer-turned-vigilante who saves a striped hyena from poachers in the indie action film Lakadbaggha (directed by Victor Mukherjee). The film had … Read more

Shivarajkumar responds to language row: Kamal Haasan holds Kannada in high regard

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Kannada star Shivarajkumar | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar has responded to the controversy around a statement from veteran star Kamal Haasan. During the audio launch of the upcoming movie Thug Life (releasing on June 05, 2025), Kamal Haasan made a remark that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada.” The actor’s statement has … Read more

Veteran Tamil actor Rajesh passes away at 75

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Tamil actor Rajesh | Photo Credit: ASHOK R Veteran Tamil film actor Rajesh passed away in Chennai on Thursday, May 29, following a sudden heart attack. He was 75. He is survived by his daughter Divya and son Deepak. His wife, Joan Sylvia, had passed away earlier. His body has been kept at his residence … Read more

Chris Hemsworth’s Thor tribute fuels MCU exit rumors ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

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Chris Hemsworth | Photo Credit: AP Chris Hemsworth has shared a video tribute reflecting on his 15-year run as Thor, prompting speculation that his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be nearing its end. The video, titled “Thank You! The Legacy of Thor,” was released shortly after Marvel confirmed Hemsworth will return as the … Read more