A still from ‘Painkili’ Humour in free flow, with impeccable timing, could turn even poorly written films into experiences worth sitting through. But, when the humour is forced, with the effort to make us laugh painfully visible in every other scene, it can bring down even a film with a decent idea. In Sreejith Babu’s … Read more
Rashmika Mandanna returns to ‘Sikandar’ shoot, embraces ‘chaotic actor life’
JioStar has announced subscription plans tailored to diverse audience needs, starting at ₹149 JioStar, the recently formed joint venture with the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, has announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar – two leading OTT platforms for premium sports, and entertainment. With close to 3 lakh hours … Read more
The first-look poster of ‘Maranamass’ A quirky first-look of Basil Joseph’s new acting venture, Maranamass, is here. Joseph, a multi-facted actor and director who works primarily in Malayalam films, and is best known for the homegrown superhero action film Minnal Murali, stars in Maranamass as the main lead. In the poster, Joseph sports a funky … Read more
Vishwak Sen in two characters in ‘Laila’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Telugu film Laila, directed by Ram Narayan and starring Vishwak Sen, outlined its premise clearly in its promotional material. The story revolves around a man forced to disguise himself as a woman to escape a group of men out for his blood … Read more
Yami Gautam, Pratik Gandhi in ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ Bollywood’s current solution to its lack of profitable new films has come in the form of re-releases. It would be remiss not to note that the choice of films being re-released has been geared towards capitalising on nostalgia for the whimsy of the Hindi cinema of the early … Read more
A still from ‘Idhayam Murali’ | Photo Credit: @thinkmusicofficial/YouTube Atharvaa is next playing the lead in Idhayam Murali, a romantic drama. Produced by Dawn Pictures, the film’s title is a reference to Atharvaa’s father and late actor Murali’s cult classic love film Idhayam, in which the veteran played the character Murali. The makers of the … Read more
When actor Keerthy Suresh was planning her wedding and brainstorming the ‘looks’ and trousseau with her stylists, Kochi-based bridal wear designer Tiya Neil Karikkassery’s name popped up. And as the team was ideating one of the outfits, jewellery came up for discussion. And if Tiya was designing the garment, who else but her mother, Asha … Read more
Producer Antony Perumbavoor. | Photo Credit: @antonyperumbavoor/Instagram A week after an industry-wide strike was announced by the Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA), noted producer Antony Perumbavoor slammed the decision. Antony, who owns the popular banner Aashirvad Cinemas, took to Facebook to criticise G Suresh Kumar, the vice-president of KFPA. “Calling for a strike isn’t the … Read more
There are films, and then there is Deewaar — the blueprint of Bollywood’s brooding antihero. Half a century later, Yash Chopra’s 1975 classic is a cultural touchstone that refuses to fade — a wall that divided Bollywood into before and after. But beyond its legendary lines and Big B’s smoldering intensity, Deewaar harbours a trove … Read more
Takashi Yamazaki and Christopher Nolan attend the Governors Ball during the 96th Annual Academy Awards | Photo Credit: Mike Coppola Takashi Yamazaki, the Oscar-winning writer, director and VFX supervisor of the hit Japanese film Godzilla Minus One has confirmed that he’s currently working on the screenplay and storyboards for the film’s sequel, reported Variety. The … Read more
Brahmanandam, Raja Goutham and Vennela Kishore | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Brahma Anandam presents an intriguing premise — real-life father and son, Brahmanandam and Raja Goutham, portraying an estranged grandfather-grandson duo named after the legendary comedian. Director RVS Nikhil builds on this quirky concept but overcomplicates it with excessive subplots, ultimately diluting its impact. Brahma … Read more
A still from ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2. | Photo Credit: Prime Video/YouTube Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will return with a third season, the streaming service announced Thursday. The show, which is in pre-production, will begin filming this spring in the … Read more
JioStar has announced subscription plans tailored to diverse audience needs, starting at ₹149 JioStar, the recently formed joint venture with the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, has announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar – two leading platforms for premium sports, and entertainment. “This coming together of brands, expansive content, … Read more
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal. | Photo Credit: katrinakaif/Instagram The makers of Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava hosted a special screening on Thursday night. Vicky Kaushal arrived at the screening with his wife and actor Katrina Kaif. Both looked stunning as they posed on red carpet for the shutterbugs. For the special night, Vicky Kaushal opted for … Read more
Poster of Ritwik Ghatak’s film ‘Amar Lenin’. | Photo Credit: IMDB A planned screening of Ritwik Ghatak’s Amar Lenin documentary and his seminal feature Komal Gandhar at a state-run school in Kolkata on February 10 was allegedly cancelled due to objections from local ruling party supporters, citing the films’ political content as unsuitable for an … Read more
Kanye West and Bianca Censori pose at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Kanye West and Bianca Censori aren’t divorcing, a long-time representative of the couple has confirmed, reported The Hollywood Reporter. “Is this the fifth or is it the … Read more
Once during a conversation, I asked Javed Akhtar about the meaning of Vijay’s return to his mother’s lap in the climactic scene of Deewaar. He said the text he wrote with Salim Khan is open to interpretation — “Did he return to the mother because of his ideology or his emotion is still debatable. After all, … Read more
When actor Keerthy Suresh was planning her wedding and brainstorming the ‘looks’ and trousseau with her stylists, Kochi-based bridal wear designer Tiya Neil Karikkassery’s name popped up. And as the team was ideating one of the outfits, jewellery came up for discussion. And if Tiya was designing the garment, who else but her mother, Asha … Read more
The first time I spoke to Sharan Venugopal was before the release of Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal. We talk about how he comes from a family of bankers, his childhood in Koyilandy, studying engineering in Thiruvananthapuram and cinema at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, his National Award-winning short film, Oru Paathira Swapnam Poley and how … Read more
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’, YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani has announced that he will not be hosting an event, which was scheduled for Valentine’s Day on Friday. On Thursday, Chanchlani took to Instagram to share his decision, citing health concerns. He wrote, “Hello Doston, I am not keeping well, so … Read more
A new poster for ‘Superboys of Malegaon’ Reema Kagti’s directorial Superboys of Malegaon is all set to open the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) 2025.The Indian support includes the Indian High Commission in Australia, consulates of Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), SBS (Special Broadcasting Service – Australia), and … Read more
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, left, being welcomed by UP Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi at Sangam during Maha Kumbh festival, in Prayagraj, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 | Photo Credit: PTI Actor Vicky Kaushal on Thursday (February 13, 2025) reached Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh and … Read more
Mrunal Thakur, Kangana Ranaut Actor Mrunal Thakur recently praised Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, writing a long and effusive post about the experience of watching the movie. Released in theatres last month,Emergency stars Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and calls to focus the dark months of the Emergency (1975-1977). Though the film received middling … Read more
Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher has joined the cast of Prabhas and Hanu Raghavapudi’s upcoming film. Kher, 69, announced on social media that it will be is 544th project. He also shared pictures with Prabhas, Raghavapudi and ace cinematographer Sudeep Chatterjee. “ANNOUNCEMENT: Delighted to announce my 544th untitled film with the #Bahubali of #IndianCinema, the one … Read more
A still from ‘The Wheel of Time’ season 3 Amazon Prime Video has debuted the trailer for The Wheel of Time Season 3, set to premiere on March 13, 2025. Based on Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy book series of the same name, the series returns to the changing world of the Third Age, where the … Read more
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Photo Credit: MADHUR SHROFF Looks like the musical wave of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is finally set to hit the shores of Kerala! The renowned music composer trio are set to make their debut in Malayalam cinema. Taking to Instagram, the trio made the announcement. They wrote, “We’re excited to announce that for the first time ever, … Read more
A still from ‘Last Samurai Standing’ | Photo Credit: Netflix Netflix has announced its ambitious Japanese content slate for 2025, with Last Samurai Standing leading the lineup. The action-packed period drama, described as “ShōgunmeetsSquid Game,” pits 300 samurai warriors against each other in a brutal battle for survival at Kyoto’s Tenryuji Temple, with a staggering … Read more
Deepika Padukone at Cartier’s 25th anniversary event in Dubai | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @deepikapadukone Bollywood star Deepika Padukone made a stunning return to the spotlight, gracing the ramp for Cartier’s 25th anniversary celebration in the Middle East. Marking her first international appearance since welcoming her daughter, Dua Singh Padukone, the global ambassador for the luxury … Read more
Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan in the new teaser | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @itsrohitshetty Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has set the internet abuzz with a surprise teaser featuring Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan, teasing what he calls the “biggest blockbuster of 2025.” The teaser has left fans speculating whether this marks the duo’s return … Read more