Vishnu Manchu. File | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT The Goods and Services Tax (GST) officials on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) carried out searches at the office of actor-producer Manchu Vishnu in Madhapur, sparking speculation over the big-budget film Kannappa — which is set to release on June 27. The film is co-produced by 24 Frames … Read more
FILE: Zohran Mamdani with his parents, director Mira Nair, and Mahmood Mamdani at the world premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” as part of the 2016 Toronto Film Festival in Sept 13, 2016 Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin democratic socialist set to become the Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor, has influenced the world of … Read more
Niketh Bommi, one of the most sought-after cinematographers in Telugu and Tamil cinema, prefers to let his work do the talking. He refrains from actively courting limelight. Currently in the spotlight for his work in director Sekhar Kammula’s social thriller Kuberaa, Niketh is at first reluctant but eventually settles down for a conversation. “I am … Read more
In the 2022 Netflix show The Glory, Park Sung-hoon, who plays bratty heir Jeong Jae-joon, is constantly stomping around and screaming choice expletives at the people around him. While Sung-hoon came in for much critical acclaim for bringing alive a truly vile character on screen, he soon followed this up with Queen of Tears, where … Read more
Ana de Armas, Jude Law, and Sydney Sweeney in stills from ‘Eden’ | Photo Credit: Vertical/YouTube The trailer of filmmaker Ron Howard’s upcoming survival thriller drama, Eden, was released by the makers on Wednesday (June 25). Featuring a star-studded cast, including Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, and Sydney Sweeney, the film … Read more
Aaron Sorkin | Photo Credit: Getty Images Sony Pictures has confirmed that Aaron Sorkin will return to the world of Facebook with The Social Network Part II, a follow-up to the 2010 Oscar-winning drama. While being referred to as a sequel, sources indicate the new project will not be a direct continuation but rather a … Read more
Denis Villeneuve | Photo Credit: REUTERS Denis Villeneuve has officially been tapped to direct the next installment in the James Bond franchise, Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday. The news marks a big step forward for the long-running spy series, which has been without a new entry since No Time to Die in 2021. Villeneuve will … Read more
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) this month made a key change to a portal it uses to publish ‘cut lists’ of films, making it harder to routinely review the censorship it imposes on films. The e-Cinepramaan portal, used by studios to submit paperwork for films, and make fee payments for getting their films … Read more
Rajinikanth from the song ‘Chikitu’ in ‘Coolie’. | Photo Credit: Sun TV/YouTube The makers of Coolie, starring Rajinikanth,released a ‘Chikitu Music Video’, featuring music composer Anirudh Ravichander and veteran actor-director T Rajendar. A glimpse of the catchy number was unveiled on Rajinikanth’s birthday (December 12) last year. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is set to … Read more
Hugh Jackman arrives with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness for the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Jackman is nominated for outstanding individual performance in a variety or music program for his work on “58th Annual Tony Awards.” (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) | Photo Credit: KEVORK DJANSEZIAN … Read more
On June 07, 2025, Temba Bavuma had more supporters than he knew after he led South Africa to a historic World Test Championship triumph against Australia. Bavuma, ridiculed for his short stature, managed to turn critics into friends. Ahead of the final, despite being the captain, Bavuma wasn’t the one expected to be the X … Read more
A still from the movie ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’. Hombale Films and Kleem Productions have unveiled the lineup for their ambitious animated franchise, the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. Spanning over a decade, the series will chronicle the ten divine avatars of Lord Vishnu, starting with Mahavatar Narsimha in 2025 and culminating with Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 in 2037. An … Read more
Ramkumar. File | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj The row over thespian ‘Sivaji’ Ganesan alias V.C. Ganesan’s sprawling bungalow Annai Illam at T. Nagar in Chennai has ended, with his elder son G. Ram Kumar permanently discharging himself from all liabilities due to a finance firm, on final payment of ₹2.85 crore. The Madras High … Read more
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. | Photo Credit: Rajneesh Londhe The Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) has objected to the casting of Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2as the actor faces a controversy over his latest film Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actor Hania Aamir. The row started earlier this week after Dosanjh shared the … Read more
R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh in ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’. | Photo Credit: Netflix India/YouTube A 42-year-old Sanskrit teacher bumps into love and has his worldview tripped and transformed in Netflix’s new romantic drama, Aap Jaisa Koi. The film, combining old-school charm with Gulzar-like themes of equity and agency, stars R Madhavan and Fatima Sana … Read more
Long before Umrao Jaan, cinematic Lucknow was a silhouette, its people and places existed in stories, but its spirit remained absent. Then appeared Muzaffar Ali, armed with lifelong memories of Lucknow’s musky corridors and crafted not a homage, but a resurrection. Those who’ve never seen Umrao Jaan — who’ve only drifted along to its ghazals, … Read more
5 essential films that captured the Emergency period in India | Photo Credit: IMDB It’s been fifty years since Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of Emergency in the country, suspending civil liberties, censoring the press, and arresting thousands without trial. For twenty-one months, the world’s largest democracy turned brittle, as state-sanctioned control seeped … Read more
Bahul Ramesh, who joined the list of cinematographers-cum-scriptwriters in Malayalam cinema with Kishkindha Kaandam, the acclaimed slow-burning thriller by Dinjith Ayyathan, is back again as scenarist with the second season of the web series, Kerala Crime Files: The Search for CPO Ambili Raju. Directed by Ahammed Khabeer, the series is being discussed for its taut … Read more
Diego Luna hosts ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ | Photo Credit: YouTube/ Jimmy Kimmel Live Andor star Diego Luna took the spotlight as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday, using his monologue to deliver a powerful and personal message about immigration in the United States. It was Luna’s first time hosting a late-night show, and … Read more
A still from ‘Thug Life’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s much-anticipated film Thug Life has hit another roadblock following its disappointing theatrical run. Released on June 5, the film failed to attract audiences and has been pulled from most theatres across India within three weeks. Now, its early shift to … Read more
Abhishek Bachchan and Daivik Baghela in a still from ‘Kaalidhar Laapata’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It’s a strange thing to wonder: how do Indians dispose of their own? The 2019 Tamil film KD took a comic look at thalaikoothal, the ritual practice of senicide (simply, killing off the elderly) in certain districts of Tamil Nadu. … Read more
SS Rajamouli and his son SS Karthikeya cameo in Hideo Kojima’s ‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach’ | Photo Credit: X/ @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN, @ssrajamouli Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli and his son SS Karthikeya have made surprise appearances in the upcoming video game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, developed by renowned Japanese creator Hideo Kojima. The … Read more
Actor Meenakshi Jayan says she often dreamt about winning an international award for acting — the excitement when her name is announced, embracing the people sitting next to her, and slowly walking up the stairs. Suddenly, the dream turns into a nightmare — the stage comes crashing down, stairs break, and the actor falls. “My … Read more
While the lights and cameras are being set up, director Ram confesses this is his first interview since 2019’s Peranbu. “Gone are the days when we hoped for just the film to succeed; now we hope even the interviews do well, wondering if a good one might at least pull in 10 more people to … Read more
Actor Joemon Jyothir, plays Shakthi in the recent Anaswara Rajan-starrer, Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Actor Joemon Jyothir was roped in to play only one scene in director Vipin Das’ Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (GAN). Impressed by Joemon’s performance, Vipin decided to write more scenes for him. His character, George’s relentless pursuit of Anaswara … Read more
Bollywood actor Kajol. | Photo Credit: PTI Bollywood actor Kajol has responded to the controversy around her comments on the Ramoji Film City. The actor is busy promoting her upcoming horror drama Maa. The Hindi movie, part of the Shaitaan horror films, is set to hit the screens on June 27, 2025. In one of … Read more
First look of ‘Mirage’ | Photo Credit: @e4entertainment/Instagram The makers of Malayalam filmmaker Jeethu Joseph’s upcoming film, Mirage, starring Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, unveiled the film’s first look on Monday (June 23). Billed a a psychological thriller, the film is written by Jeethu along with Srinivas Abrol, based on a story by Aparna R … Read more
Callina Liang tapped to play Chun-Li in live-action ‘Street Fighter’ reboot | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @callina.liang, CAPCOM Callina Liang, known for her recent performance in Steven Soderbergh’s Presence, has been cast as Chun-Li in Legendary Entertainment’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Street Fighter, sources confirmed to Deadline. Liang steps into the role of one of the … Read more
Jaideep Ahlawat; poster of ‘Ramayana’ | Photo Credit: Aalok Soni/Getty Images and @PrimeFocusIndia/X Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat has revealed that he turned down the offer to play Vibhishana in the upcoming big-budget Ramayana adaptation starring Ranbir Kapoor. The actor said that he couldn’t play the role since his dates didn’t match those of KGF-star Yash, … Read more
Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise | Photo Credit: X/ @TomCruise Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise shared a rare public reunion at the London premiere of Pitt’s upcoming film F1, marking their first red carpet appearance together in 24 years. The actors were last photographed together in 2001 at the America: A Tribute to … Read more