Screen Chhaava movie for all legislators in India, make it tax-free, demands Sena (UBT) MP

The recently released movie Chhaava, based on the life of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, should be screened for all the legislators across the country, Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi demanded on Thursday. She also sought that the movie be declared “tax-free”. “I have written to Ashwini Vaishnawji to urge the Chief Ministers … Read more

Omar Sy to star in Netflix’s Extraction spin-off series

PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 24: Omar Sy attends the 37th Cesar Film Awards at Theatre du Chatelet on February 24, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) | Photo Credit: Pascal Le Segretain Lupin star Omar Sy will headline a spin-off series to Netflix’s smash hit Extraction movies. According to entertainment outlet … Read more

Kim Sae-ron’s death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities

In the about 1,000 days between her drunken-driving crash in May 2022 and her death, South Korean mainstream news organizations published at least around 2,000 stories on film actor Kim Sae-ron. A quick search in the country’s press database yields a wave of sensational headlines that illustrate how the local media often cover a celebrity’s … Read more

Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ declared tax-free in Goa and Madhya Pradesh

A still from ‘Chhaava’ Vicky Kaushal’s blockbuster Hindi movie,Chhaava, will run tax-free in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Wednesday. This comes hours after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the film would be tax-free in his state Pramod Sawant made the announcement in a post on X. “It gives pleasure to … Read more

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency sets OTT release date

Kangana Ranaut as Indira Gandhi in ‘Emergency’ Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has announced the OTT release date of her latest film, Emergency. Directed by and starring Kangana, the historical drama centres on the tumultuous life of Indira Gandhi, particularly her actions during the repressive years of the Indian Emergency (1975-1977). On Instagram Stories, Kangana revealed the … Read more

AR Rahman’s ex-wife Saira hospitalised after surgery, thanks him for ‘unwavering support’

Saira Rahman | Photo Credit: R_Shivaji Rao Saira Rahman, ex-wife of renowned music composer AR Rahman, was recently hospitalised following a medical emergency and had to undergo surgery. The update was shared by her legal counsel, Vandana Shah, along with a statement expressing gratitude to those who supported her during this difficult time. In her … Read more

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio join forces with Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt for Hawaii-set crime thriller

Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt | Photo Credit: AP/ Reuters Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are officially attached to produce an upcoming crime film set in Hawaii, originating from an idea by Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, according to Deadline. The project, currently being shopped to studios and streamers, is already … Read more

‘Officer on Duty’ movie review: Shahi Kabir conjures up yet another gripping police tale

Kunchacko Boban in ‘Officer on Duty’ Officer On Duty (Malayalam) Starring: Kunchacko Boban, Priyamani, Jagadish, Vishak Nair Direction: Jithu Ashraf Storyline: A police officer, who is back in the force after a demotion, pursues a case involving fake gold chains, but there is more than meets the eye. Runtime: 137 minutes Till a few years … Read more

“Drishyam 3 officially confirmed by Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph: ‘The past never stays silent’

 Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal and producer Antony Perumbavoor | Photo Credit: X/Mohanlal Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has confirmed a third part to his successful Drishyam franchise. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mohanlal shared a picture with director Jeethu Joseph and producer Antony Perumbavoor. He wrote, “The Past Never Stays Silent Drishyam 3 Confirmed!” The Past Never Stays … Read more

Shreya Ghoshal interview: On ‘All Hearts Tour’, memorable film recordings and AI in music

Singer Shreya Ghoshal interview on music trends | Video Credit: The Hindu Maestro Ilaiyaaraja’s first film recording was full of drama. Way back in 1976, even as the composer assembled his musical team to record the first song of his debut Tamil film ‘Annakili’, the power went off. Shreya Ghoshal’s first film recording, too, was … Read more

Will Smith reveals ‘Hancock 2’ is in the works, teases Zendaya’s potential involvement

Poster of ‘Hancock’; Zendaya | Photo Credit: Sony Pictures and MARIO ANZUONI/REUTERS Actor Will Smith recently dropped a bombshell that has left fans of the 2008 superhero movie Hancock eagerly anticipating a sequel. The actor revealed that a follow-up film is in the works, and he’s eyeing none other than Zendaya for a role in … Read more

Why Best Picture frontrunner ‘Anora’ is missing from Indian theatres

By now, it’s a February ritual for Indian cinephiles to groan at Oscar snubs and doom-scroll r/oscarrace. The days stretch longer, the air thickens with awards-season gossip, and a carefully curated lineup of Academy-anointed films trickles into Indian multiplexes, courtesy of PVR INOX. The annual Oscar Film Festival — running this year from February 21 … Read more

Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ declared tax-free in Goa and Maharashtra

A still from ‘Chhaava’ Vicky Kaushal’s blockbuster Hindi movie,Chhaava, will run tax-free in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Wednesday. This comes hours after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the film would be tax-free in his state Pramod Sawant made the announcement in a post on X. “It gives pleasure to … Read more

ED attaches properties of film director Shankar 

Film director and producer S. Shankar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chennai Zonal Office has provisionally attached three immovable properties worth about ₹10.11 crore registered in the name of film director and producer S. Shankar under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. This provisional attachment … Read more

‘Chhaava’ Day 6 box office collection: Vicky Kaushal’s film crosses Rs 200-crore mark

Poster announcing ‘Chhaava’ grossing Rs 203.68 crores in 6 days. | Photo Credit: Maddock Films Sambhaji is ruling fiercely, this time at the box office! Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, a historical drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has grossed more than 200 crores in six days of release. According to the makers, Laxman … Read more

Nadaaniyan: Ibrahim Ali Khan’s debut film gets premiere date

Ibrahim Ali Khan’s debut film, Nadaaniyan, co-starring Khushi Kapoor, will stream on Netflix from March 7, the makers announced on Thursday. Directed by Shauna Gautam and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the romantic drama explores themes of young love and unexpected connections, centred on the Gen-Z. Ibrahim, eldest son of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, stars … Read more

‘Lootera’ re-release announced, Ranveer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha romance to return to theatres

A still from ‘Lootera’  Vikramaditya Motwane’s lush romantic film Lootera (2015), starring Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha, will re-release in theatres on March 7, amid the ongoing re-release fervour. Set in Bengal in the 1950s, the film is an adaptation of O. Henry’s famous short story, The Last Leaf. Gorgeously photographed by Mahendra J. Shetty … Read more

Swara Bhasker slammed for controversial ‘Chhaava’ tweet, claims selective outrage over torture sequence and Mahakumbh stampede

Swara Bhaskar | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Actress Swara Bhasker has sparked controversy with her recent remarks comparing the reaction to the “partly fictionalised filmy torture of Hindus” in Chhaava to the response over the Mahakumbh stampede tragedy. Her statement, posted on X, has been met with widespread criticism, with many accusing her of downplaying … Read more

Kapoor clan sets the dance floor ablaze at Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani’s mehendi

Ranbir Kapoor, Soni Razdan, Alia Bhatt, Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor show up at Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani’s mehendi | Photo Credit: X/ @Filmfare The Kapoor family came together in full festive spirit at Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani’s mehendi ceremony in Mumbai on Wednesday. A viral inside video from the celebration shows Ranbir … Read more

‘It Ends With Us’ saga: Blake Lively says two other actors ready to testify against Justin Baldoni

Actor Blake Lively. | Photo Credit: AP Actor Blake Lively has filed an amended complaint, saying two other actors from It Ends With Usare ready to testify as to their uncomfortable experiences with Justin Baldoni and with his Wayfarer Studios partner Jamey Health, bringing a fresh twist to the ongoing legal battle. TheHollywood Reporter reported … Read more

Rishab Shetty’s ‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’: Makers unveil new poster of the film

Poster of ‘The Pride of Bharat’: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’, starring Rishab Shetty. | Photo Credit: X (Formerly Twitter) On the 395th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the makers of the upcoming biopic on the Maratha warrior released a fresh poster. Starring Rishab Shetty in the lead, the film, titled ThePride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji … Read more