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Actor Dhananjaya and Dhanyatha during their wedding ceremony in Mysuru on February 16, 2025 (Sunday). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kannada star Dhananjaya, popularly known as ‘Daali’ Dhananjaya, tied the knot with Dhanyatha in Mysuru on February 16, 2025 (Sunday). The couple’s wedding ceremony was held at the Mysore Exhibition Grounds opposite Amba Vilas Palace. … Read more

This handout picture taken on April 5, 2023 and released on February 16, 2025 by the Yonhap news agency shows South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron upon her arrival at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, to attend her trial over an alleged drunk driving case. South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron was found dead in … Read more

On Sunday, February 16, the news of the passing of veteran actress, singer and producer C. Krishnaveni, 100, in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, was met with fond tributes by members of the Telugu film industry. Born on December 24, 1924, in Pangidi, West Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh, she was a pioneer in Telugu cinema. As … Read more

Sai Abhyankkar is having what many would describe as a ‘dream run’. The numbers are staggering, to say the least. Last year, his Tamil indie, ‘Katchi Sera’, was among the most-streamed Tamil songs on music platforms, besides clocking more than 200 million views on YouTube. He followed it up with another groovy indie track, ‘Aasa … Read more

Music composer Pritam Chakraborty. Pritam Chakraborty will compose music for the upcoming biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film, starring Rishab Shetty, will be directed by Sandeep Singh. Well-known lyricist Prasoon Joshi has also been roped in for the project. Sandeep Singh, who has produced noted films such as Aligarh (2016), Sarabjit (2016) and PM … Read more

Sivakarthikeyan in the first-glimpse video of ‘Madharasi’. From the beginning, the anticipation surrounding Sivakarthikeyan’s film with AR Murugadoss, Madharasi — the title teaser of which dropped today, on the star’s birthday — has been sky-high. Pictures and videos of the star from the shooting of the film in Chennai and Pondicherry flooded social media sites, … Read more

A still from ‘Ziddi Girls’ From the makers of Four More Shots Please! comes a new series about youth, rebellion and friendship. The trailer for Ziddi Girls, about five friends starting college at an elite Delhi institution, is here. Directed by Shonali Bose, Ziddi Girls centres on a clique of freshers—played by Atiya Tara Nayak, … Read more

A still from ‘Dabba Cartel’ Avail on 2/17/2025 Gabby’s Dollhouse: Season 11 Gabby, Pandy and the kitty crew are back for more feline fun, cool crafts and imaginative adventures — and there’s a new room in the dollhouse, too! Avail on 2/18/2025 Offline Love Young singles spend ten days in a foreign country, relying on … Read more

Kriti Sanon | Photo Credit: cueapi Actor Kriti Sanon on Monday said she has begun filming for Aanand L Rai’s upcoming movie Tere Ishk Mein, also featuring Dhanush. Sanon will play the character of Mukti alongside Dhanush’s Shankar in the film. It is produced by Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions. The actor shared the work update … Read more

Hemanth M Rao, C Prem Kumar, and Vivek Athreya at a session titled ‘The South Saga – Rooted, Relevant, and Revolutionary’ at the 7th edition of the Indian Screenwriters Conference (ISC) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Remember Ram and Jaanu, the star-crossed lovers from 96? Now imagine the same but as a Bollywood film with … Read more

Peter Straughan, Tessa Ross, Edward Berger, Isabella Rossellini, Juliette Howell, Ralph Fiennes and Michael A. Jackman pose in the winners’ room as ‘Conclave’ won the award for Best Film during the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, Britain, February 16, 2025. | … Read more

A poster for ‘Dupahiya’ Amazon Prime Video has announced Dupahiya, a comedy series about a missing motorcycle in a fictitious crime-free village. The series stars Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane alongside Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma. The nine-episode series is directed by Sonam Nair and created and written by Avinash Dwivedi … Read more

Papal thriller Conclave won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, where genre-bending musical Emilia Pérez proved that it’s still an awards contender despite a multipronged backlash that looked to have dented its chances. At a ceremony where no film dominated, The Brutalist equaled the awards tally of … Read more

Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ lost the BAFTA in the Best Film Not in the English Language category to French title ‘Emilia Perez’. | Photo Credit: AP Payal Kapadia’s critically acclaimed movie All We Imagine As Light lost the BAFTA in the Best Film Not in the English Language category to French title … Read more

Sivakarthikeyan in the first-glimpse video of ‘Madharasi’. | Photo Credit: Junglee Music Tamil/YouTube The makers of Sivakarthikeyan and A R Murugadoss’ much-awaited film have announced the title today, on the Tamil star’s 39th birthday, with a glimpse video. The Tamil movie, which was earlier tentatively titled SK23, is called Madharasi. The first glimpse hints at … Read more

Poster announcing the second day box office collection of ‘Chhaava’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal’s highly anticipated Bollywood film Chhaava has grossed Rs. 72.4 crores at the box office in two days. Released on February 14, the film is directed by Laxman Utekar. According to the makers, the film minted Rs … Read more

Soubin Shahir, Namitha Pramod in a still from ‘Machante Maalakha’ | Photo Credit: Saregama Malayalam/YouTube The trailer of the upcoming Malayalam film, Machante Maalakha, starring Soubin Shahir, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Namitha Pramod, was released by the makers today. Directed by Boban Samuel, the film is set to release on February 27. In the trailer, Soubin’s … Read more

Nivin Pauly; poster of ‘Multiverse Manmadhan’ | Photo Credit: @nivinpaulyactor/Instagram Malayalam star Nivin Pauly on Sunday announced that he will headline Multiverse Manmadhan, billed as “India’s first multiverse superhero movie.” Adithyan Chandrashkar, known for the 2023 film Enkilum Chandrike and mini-series Average Ambili (2019), will direct the upcoming project. Multiverse Manmadhan is co-written by Anandu … Read more

A stil from ‘The Devil’ The teaser for the much-anticipated Kannada film The Devil was unveiled on February 16, coinciding with Challenging Star Darshan’s birthday. The release was spearheaded by his wife, Vijayalakshmi Darshan, along with the film’s team, sparking a wave of excitement among fans. Despite the buzz surrounding the teaser, Darshan kept his … Read more

(This article forms a part of the First Day First Show newsletter that brings you the latest and best from the world of movies and entertainment. Subscribe now) Bollywood ‘Deewaar’ at 50: The stories behind the wall Saif Ali Khan opens up about attack, reveals son Taimur’s response Salman Khan-Aamir Khan’s ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ to re-release … Read more

Sreeleela. and Kartik Aaryan in the first look teaser | Photo Credit: T-Series The makers of Hindi star Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming film, co-starring Sreeleela, unveiled a first-look teaser on Saturday. Written and directed by Anurag Basu, the yet-untitled film is set to release during Diwali this year. In the teaser, Kartik, sporting a huge beard, … Read more

Vinayakan and Mammootty from the sets of ‘Kalamkaval’ | Photo Credit: @mammoottykampany/Instagram The makers of Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s next, Kalamkaval, unveiled the first-look poster of the film on Saturday (February 15). Directed by Jithin K Jose, the film also features actor Vinayakan in the lead. In the first look, Mammootty’s character can be seen biting … Read more

Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk in a still from ‘Love Scout’ | Photo Credit: SBS There is a special sort of joy that K-Drama romances where respect, dignity, and communication are treated like main characters bring to the soul. At 12 episodes, Love Scout is the rare K-Drama that leaves you wishing there … Read more

Krishnaveni | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veteran Telugu actor and producer C Krishnaveni died here on Sunday, Movie Artistes Association (MAA) Vice-President Madala Ravi said. She was 102 years old. Krishnaveni passed away due to age-related issues, Madala Ravi told PTI. She is survived by her daughter. Born in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, Krishnaveni debuted … Read more

Director Sean Baker attends the 2025 Writer’s Guild Awards at the Edison Ballroom in New York | Photo Credit: Andy Kropa The 2025 Writers Guild Awards delivered another major boost to Anora‘s Oscar campaign, as the film clinched the award for Original Screenplay on Saturday night. The win cements its status as a frontrunner for … Read more

A poster for ‘Ziddi Girls’ Ziddi Girls, a young adult drama series about five Gen-Z college-goers, will stream on Prime Video from February 27, the makers have announced. Directed by Shonali Bose and written and co-directed by Vasant Nath and Neha Veena Sharma, the series follows four friends commencing life at a reputed Delhi college … Read more

Screenwriter Niren Bhatt at the 7th edition of the Indian Screenwriters Conference in Mumbai Stree 2 writer Niren Bhatt says this is the worst time for writers in the film industry, which is struggling with a dearth of original stories but it is also an opportunity for disruptors. Bhatt, whose film was the only major … Read more

A still from the film ‘Bromance’. Pop cultural references in a film often give a hint of the particular demographic the makers are aiming the film at. In Arun D.Jose’s Bromance, the references that fly thick and fast, almost as an easy stand-in for thoughtful dialogue writing, are from recent films. Just like his first … Read more

Vicky Kaushal in ‘Chhaava’. | Photo Credit: Maddock Films/YouTube The highly anticipated Bollywood film Chhaava hit the screens on February 14, 2025. The Hindi historical stars Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film has minted Rs 33.10 crore at the India box office on its opening day, according to the makers. … Read more

Actors Jena Pandya and Ashley Day will feature as Simran and Roger in the upcoming Aditya Chopra-directed Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge musical Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, slated to commence at Manchester Opera House from May 29. The musical is based on Chopra’s 1995 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge which is marking 30 … Read more