In October 2024, during the promotional activities of Sivakarthikeyan-Sai Pallavi-starrer Amaran at Chennai’s Raajkamal Films International (RKFI) office, the person missing from the thick of things was none other than the film’s producer: Kamal Haasan. “Avar US ku padikka poitaar (He has gone to the US to study),” said someone at his office, referring to … Read more
In a polarising turn of events, Solo Leveling has emerged as the undisputed champion of the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, walking away with a staggering seven trophies, including the coveted Anime of the Year. The community discourse has been lined with an undercurrent of discontent, as fans and critics alike questioned whether the action juggernaut … Read more
Watch: Anurag Kashyap on why the South feels like home | The Hindu Huddle 2025 | Video Credit: The Hindu At The Hindu Huddle 2025, acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap opens up about the shifting landscape of Indian cinema. In a candid conversation under the theme India in Dialogue, he contrasts the creative freedom of regional … Read more
Suriya in a still from ‘Retro’ | Photo Credit: Netflix Netflix has confirmed that Retro, the action drama starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, will be available for streaming from May 31, 2025. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the film will stream in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. The announcement was made via Netflix’s official social … Read more
Stills from ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ | Photo Credit: Maddock Films Bhool Chuk Maaf, the recently released Hindi time-loop romantic comedy starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, has collected ₹28.71 in its first three days of release. Produced by Maddock Films, the film is written and directed by Karan Sharma. According to the makers, the film … Read more
A poster for ‘Stolen’ Abhishek Banerjee-led crime thriller Stolen will premiere on Prime Video on June 4, the makers have announced. Executive produced by Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani, Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane, Stolen is directed by Karan Tejpal in his debut feature. Set in the rural hinterland, the film follows two brothers, Gautam (Abhishek … Read more
Pawan Kalyan in a still from ‘OG’ | Photo Credit: DVV Entertainment Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited film OGwill release in theatres on September 25 during the festival of Dussehra, the makers announced on Sunday (May 25). The film is directed by Sujeeth, who previously helmed Run Raja Run and Prabhas’ Saaho. DVV Entertainment, the … Read more
Miley Cyrus poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute with this year’s theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: MARIO ANZUONI Pop singer and actor Miley Cyrus has revealed that … Read more
Stills from the first glimpse of ‘Dacoit’ | Photo Credit: Annapurna Studios A first glimpse teaser from the upcoming Hindi-Telugu bilingual film, Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, was unveiled by the makers on Monday (May 26). The film, which marks the directorial debut of cinematographer Shaneil Deo, is set to release in theatres … Read more
Rahul Dev, Mukul Dev | Photo Credit: PTI, IMDb Actor Rahul Dev says he is “grateful” as he thanked all the well-wishers following the demise of his brother, Mukul Dev. Mukul, known for his roles in projects such as “Son of Sardaar”, “Yamla Pagla Deewana” and “Jai Ho”, passed away on May 24. The actor … Read more
Silambarasan TR and Virat Kohli | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement and @virat.kohli/Instagram Tamil star Silambarasan TR, while promoting his upcoming film, Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan, opened up to the idea of playing Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli in a potential biopic. This comes weeks after Virat’s tweet on the star’s ‘Nee Singam Dhan’ song … Read more
Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, and AR Rahman | Photo Credit: @silambarasantrofficial/Instagram Tamil star Silambarasan TR on Saturday revealed that music legend AR Rahman lent a helping hand when the former was going through a distressing time after the ‘Beep Song’ controversy in 2016. The actor said this while speaking at the audio launch of his … Read more
The audio launch of Thug Life, one of the biggest Indian films of the year, was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, May 24. The film marks a reunion between two living legends of Tamil cinema, actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam, after their 1987 hit Nayakan. The event … Read more
A still from ‘Video’ | Photo Credit: Dhee Cinemas The teaser to Srinidhi Bengaluru’s sophmore film Video was released on Saturday. Produced under Dheekshith Shetty’s Dhee Cinemas banner, the movie is set to revive the found-footage horror genre after a long gap in Kannada cinema. In 2013, 6-5=2, a found footage horror thriller, was a runaway hit … Read more
Watch: Kamal Haasan interview on ‘Thug Life’ | Mani Ratnam | AR Rahman | Silambarasan Kamal Haasan is looking forward to upcoming film ‘Thug Life’. The much-awaited project marks the collaboration of two living legends of Tamil cinema – actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam, who last came together for the classic Nayakan (1987). … Read more
Triptii Dimri, Deepika Padukone, poster announcing Triptii’s casting in the film | Photo Credit: @tripti_dimri/Instagram, @deepikapadukone/Instagram Actor Triptii Dimri has joined the cast of Spirit, Telugu superstar Prabhas’ film with Arjun Reddy-maker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the makers announced on Saturday (May 24). This comes just days after Deepika Padukone exited the film. Resharing the announcement … Read more
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Alia Bhatt attends the closing ceremony red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2025 in Cannes, France. | Photo Credit: Getty Images After bringing vintage drama in a Schiaparelli cream gown on her Cannes red carpet debut, Alia Bhatt attended the closing ceremony of the 78th … Read more
Power outages may have shrouded the French Riviera in literal darkness on the final day of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, but the Palais still managed to deliver an electric finale. Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi took home the Palme d’Or for his absurdist drama, It Was Just an Accident, marking both a personal and political … Read more
The Palme d’Or, the highest prize awarded to competing films, displayed before the start of the 78th Cannes Film Festival | Photo Credit: REUTERS As the 78th Cannes Film Festival approaches its conclusion, speculation is mounting over which film will walk away with the Palme d’Or, the festival’s top prize. Several key contenders have emerged … Read more
Sri Lankan film actor and former member of Sri Lankan Parliament, Malini Snehelatha Fonseka. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Renowned Sri Lankan actor Malini Fonseka — who played the female lead in the Tamil film ‘Pilot Premnath’ [1978] starring Sivaji Ganesan — passed away in Colombo on Saturday (May 24, 2025). She was 78. … Read more
One could feel the gravity of the moment when Silambarasan TR made his grand entry at the audio launch of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 2 in 2022. It was the star’s first major public appearance as ‘Ātman,’ a new version of Simbu who embraced spirituality and returned to the limelight after a lull phase marked … Read more
A hairdresser works on a client’s haircut in the street due to not enough light in her hair salon, following a major electricity outage, during the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France May 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: REUTERS A major power outage hit the area around the French Rivera resort of Cannes on … Read more
Salman Khan in ‘Sikandar’. | Photo Credit: Nadiadwala Grandson/YouTube Sikandar, starring Salman Khan, is set for its OTT release. Directed by A R Murugadoss, the action drama has Rashmika Mandanna in the female lead role. On May 24, 2025 (Saturday), streaming platform Netflix announced the premiere date of the Hindi movie. Bankrolled by Sajid Nadiadwala … Read more
A still from ‘Fountain of Youth’ | Photo Credit: Apple TV It is unbelievable that Guy Ritchie’s archaeological heist film, Fountain of Youth, is just over two hours long. It felt way much longer. Starting promisingly in Bangkok, with the Thai version of ‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’, and a man with a … Read more
A still from ‘The Wheel of Time’. | Photo Credit: Prime Video/YouTube Prime Video’s fantasy drama series The Wheel of Time has been cancelled after three seasons. The cancellation comes a month after its finale episode premiered on April 17, as reported by Deadline. Starring Rosamund Pike and Barney Harris, the first season of The … Read more
From jury seats to global premieres to red carpet statements, India’s footprint on the Croisette in 2025 at the 78th Cannes Film Festival has been one of its more visible ones in recent memory. ALSO READ:The politics of the Cannes red carpet One of the headline moments was filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s return to the festival, … Read more
Kapil Sharma in the promotional video of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ Season 3 | Photo Credit: Netflix India/YouTube The third season of comedian Kapil Sharma’s celebrity chat show The Great Indian Kapil Show is set for release. Streaming platform Netflix announce the premiere date of the show. The show kickstarted with its first season … Read more
(L-R) Sanne Wohlenberg, Tony Gilroy, Denise Gough, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O’Reilly, Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Ben Mendelsohn, Faye Marsay and Kathleen Kennedy attend the UK event of ‘Andor’ Season 2 at Lightroom on April 10, 2025 in London | Photo Credit: Getty Images Disney has officially revealed its Emmy Awards campaign for the second and … Read more
Actor Mukul Dev. | Photo Credit: thereal_mukuldev/Instagram Actor and model Mukul Dev has passed away at 54. The actor was known for his performances in Hindi, Punjabi and some South Indian movies. Dev was reportedly hospitalised for his deteriorating health condition. Born in New Delhi on September 17, 1970, Mukul started his acting career with … Read more