Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others shine at Aadar Jain-Alekha Advani’s wedding

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor | Photo Credit: Instagram Bollywood star couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt stole the spotlight with their stunning entry at Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani’s wedding in Mumbai on Friday evening. Alia looked gorgeous in a light-pink saree as she posed for the photographs. The Jigra actress complimented her outfit with … Read more

PM Narendra Modi hails Vicky Kaushal’s historical-drama ‘Chhaava’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 98th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, on Friday (February 21, 2025). | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Vicky Kaushal starrer historical period drama Chhaava and spoke about Maharashtra’s role in shaping both Marathi and Hindi cinema. Speaking at the … Read more

Sundeep Kishan: ‘The day I think I have done my best film, I might even say thank you and move out’

The recent successes of Telugu filmsSankranthiki Vasthunam and Thandel signal a shift in audience preferences towards feel-good comedies and romantic dramas, a welcome change after an overdose of action films. Riding this wave is Mazaka, directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina, which releases on February 26, coinciding with the Maha Shivaratri holiday. Lead actor Sundeep Kishan … Read more

‘Nilavuku Enmel Ennadi Kobam’ movie review: Mathew Thomas steals the show in Dhanush’s rocky rom-com

A line from the ‘Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam’ song from the 1962 Tamil film Policekaran Magalgoes, “Kulungum mundhaanai sirikum athanai viratuvathu yenadiyo? Unthan kodiyidai indru padai kondu vanthu kolluvathu yenadiyo.” While this beautiful Tamil line by Kannadasan might sound like Greek and Latin to today’s Gen Z and Alpha generation and their take on contemporary … Read more

Babygirl movie review: Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson burn up the screen in this sexy play of basic instincts

Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson in ‘Babygirl’ Though very much a movie of and in its time, there is a deliciously cool retro vibe to Halina Reijn’s Babygirl, an underlying thread of those jolly erotic thrillers of the late ‘80s and ‘90s. It is no surprise that Reijn has cited directors such as Paul Verhoeven (Basic … Read more

‘Dragon’ movie review: Pradeep Ranganathan entertains and captures the zeitgeist, again

There’s something so raw and likeable about actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan that you can immediately accept his make-believe as an impressionable Tamil middle-class youth. With Love Today, where he directed himself, Pradeep made a moving impression on the zeitgeist as a familiar boy-next-door, with all his flaws, ticks, beliefs and charm. With director Ashwath Marimuthu’s Dragon, … Read more

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava concludes phenomenal first week at box-office, earns over ₹300 crore worldwide

Vicky Kaushal in ‘Chhaava’ | Photo Credit: KSL Vicky Kaushal’s new historical, Chhaava, a biopic of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is witnessing an unstoppable run at the box-office. The film has collected ₹219.25 crore (India net) in its first seven days, closing out a terrific opening week, according to tracking website Sacnilk. Its Day … Read more

AVM Productions’ family dispute reaches Madras High Court

Aparna Guhan and Aruna Guhan of AVM. File | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran The property dispute between the partners of family-owned AVM Productions, one of Tamil Nadu’s oldest film production houses, has reached the Madras High Court, with one of the great granddaughters of the founder A.V. Meiyappan insisting on partitioning the family properties. Aparna … Read more

From ‘Black Warrant’ to ‘Visaranai’, how prison dramas explore the human condition

In August 1971, a psychology professor at Stanford University conducted a study in which college students were offered money in exchange for participating in a two-week prison simulation experiment. Philip Zimbardo wished to understand what such an environment would do to their psyche. Through coin-flips, the participants were segregated into ‘prisoners’ and ‘guards’. In just … Read more

‘Baapu’ movie review: Brahmaji shines in a tepid narrative that sparkles occasionally

Mani, Brahmaji, Sudhakar Reddy, Aamani and Dhanya Balakrishna | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The premise of Baapu – A Father’s Story seems compelling on paper, but translating it into an engaging film is another challenge altogether. This indie-spirited Telugu drama, written and directed by Daya, unfolds in rural Telangana, aiming for a rollercoaster emotional family … Read more

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