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Bollywood actress Kiara Advani has officially stepped down from her role in the much-anticipated Don 3 following the announcement of her pregnancy. Advani, who was set to star alongside Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar’s reboot of the popular franchise, has chosen to take a break from her acting career to focus on motherhood. The actress … Read more

A look at the Infinity Castle from the upcoming ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle’ movie | Photo Credit: Ufotable Anime fans worldwide can finally mark their calendars as Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have officially announced the international release dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, the highly anticipated … Read more

Nayanthara and Sashikanth in a working still from ‘Test’ | Photo Credit: @ynotstudios/YouTube The field is all set! We had previously reported that the Tamil film Testwill skip theatrical release and hit Netflix directly. It’s now known that the film, which is also the platform’s first original Tamil film of the year, has gotten its … Read more

Actor Madhampatty Rangaraj and director Raju Saravanan with the team of their upcoming Tamil film | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The circus is back in town! Actor Madhampatty Rangaraj and director Raju Saravanan who teamed up for Mehandi Circusin 2019 are reuniting once again for a new project. The film went on floors last December … Read more

Actor Ranya Rao was detained by customs officers at Kempegowda Airport in Bengaluru for carrying a large amount of gold. | Photo Credit: Ranya Rao/Facebook Kannada film actor Ranya Rao (33) was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) while trying to smuggle 14.8 kg of gold, worth over ₹ 12 crore from Dubai, … Read more

A still from ‘The Bondsman’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The OTT giant Prime Video has released the trailer for its new series, The Bondsman, from Blumhouse Television and Amazon MGM Studios, starring Kevin Bacon. All eight episodes will be available on April 3, 2025, on Prime Video. According to a statement from the makers, … Read more

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon | Photo Credit: Johan Sathyadas Seasoned Tamil filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon said his comments on anti-caste films were “blown out of proportion.” Recently, in a YouTube interview, Gautham’s opinion on the surge of films critiquing the caste system in India triggered a debate on social media. “I don’t think those stories … Read more

Anurag Kashyap, if nothing else, is a man of his word. The filmmaker expressed his resolve a couple of months ago of relocating to Southern India. Turns out, he wasn’t talking off the cuff, and that transition is now complete. “I’ve left Mumbai,” he says, grinning, adding that he recently paid the first rent of … Read more

Rapper Nomadic Voice | Photo Credit: Albin Jacob “I am currently listening to ‘Neelavana cholayil’,” says Malayali rapper Nomadic Voice as he sat down for a Zoom call with The Hindu after his night shift duties as a mental health nurse in Ireland. Almost in a reflex, he hums the first two words of the … Read more

Watch: In conversation with team ‘Dabba Cartel’ In Netflix’s new crime comedy series Dabba Cartel, produced by Farhan Akhtar and co-created by Shibani Akhtar, a gang of women eking out their lives in Thane cook up a storm: running a clandestine drug operation under the guise of a food-delivery business. Veteran actor Shabana Azmi plays … Read more

When you finish watching the web series Love Under Construction (LUC), you are left with a sweet aftertaste. Director Vishnu Raghav’s nuanced take on love and life has resulted in an engaging six-part series, with a relatable narrative. His attention to detail in the character arcs, conversations, and performances, stands out, just like his feature … Read more

The official poster for ‘Ne Zha 2’ | Photo Credit: CMC Pictures Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has made history by surpassing the $2 billion mark at the global box office, achieving the milestone in just 33 days. Released during the highly lucrative Chinese New Year period, the film shattered multiple records and continues … Read more

Steve Carell and Jesse Armstrong | Photo Credit: Reuters Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef, and Cory Michael Smith are set to star in Succession creator Jesse Armstrong’s feature directorial debut, an upcoming HBO film set against the backdrop of an international crisis. The anticipated project is expected to premiere this spring, with filming beginning … Read more

Ben Stiller poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles; FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Goalkeepers event in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 20, 2017. | Photo Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP and REUTERS/Elizabeth Shafiroff … Read more

A still from The Secret Messengers | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The world is still divided on the answer to the question whether aliens exist. The Secret Messengers, a short film by PGS Sooraj, has explored the concept from an Indian, rather a South Indian context. The 19-minute short, devoid of dialogue, is set in … Read more

A still from ‘Bullet Train Explosion’ | Photo Credit: Netflix Netflix has dropped the first teaser and full cast list for Bullet Train Explosion, the latest action thriller from Shin Godzilla co-director Shinji Higuchi. The film, set aboard a high-speed train hurtling towards disaster, is slated to premiere on April 23. Leading the ensemble is … Read more

Pictures of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan from Konark’s wedding to Niyati Bollywood star couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan on Sunday attended the wedding ceremony of filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker’s son Konark, pictures of which have gone viral on social media. This comes after months of speculation that the couple are heading towards divorce. In … Read more

Nayanthara | Photo Credit: PRAVEEN PK Actress Nayanthara has made an earnest request to her fans, asking them to refer to her by her name rather than the popular title “Lady Superstar.” In a note shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the actress expressed gratitude for the love and admiration she has received but … Read more

Unni Mukundan in a still from ‘Marco’ | Photo Credit: Unni Mukundan Films The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has denied television satellite rights for the Malayalam action thriller Marco due to its extreme violent content. Additionally, the CBFC’s Regional Officer, Nadeem Thufali T, has urged the board’s chairperson to seek the Centre’s intervention … Read more

Playback singer and dubbing artiste Kalpana Raghavendar. File photo: Special Arrangement Renowned playback singer and dubbing artiste Kalpana Raghavendar allegedly tried to kill herself at her residence in Nizampet late on Tuesday (Mah 4, 2025). According to the police, upon being alerted by the neighbours, Kalpana was rescued from her residence in an unconscious state. … Read more

A still from ‘Ziddi Girls’  Amazon Prime Video’s latest offering, Ziddi Girls, begins with a chart outlining the features of a ‘ziddi’ girl. “A ziddi (stubborn) girl defies societal norms”—a college fresher is asked by her senior to read out from the chart, just a few minutes into the show. This segment sums up how … Read more

Amid a raging debate in Kerala over the role of films in fuelling shocking acts of violence by young people in recent times, the film industry has begun a pushback against casting it as the sole villain on the issue. A day after the State Assembly witnessed a discussion on the recent spate of crimes, … Read more

Sean Baker, winner of the awards for best original screenplay, best film editing, best director, and best picture for ‘Anora’, attends the Governors Ball after the Oscars By the time the last Oscar statue was handed out yesterday, Sean Baker’s Anora had achieved something extraordinary: an indie darling standing atop Hollywood’s biggest stage, winning five … Read more

Madhavan sports a warm fuzzy smile at the mention of his son, Vedaant Madhavan, who is making waves as a professional freestyle swimmer. “As a parent, I’d rate myself 6 on 10,” says Madhavan, rather candidly, “While I’m happy with Vedaant’s achievements, I’m also nervous because he has attained recognition that might be disproportionate to … Read more

I tell Manju Warrier about my first memory of her from Malayalam cinema. In Shaji Kailas’ Aaram Thampuran, she overshadows a formidable Mohanlal in the first scene of the 1997 blockbuster. She beautifully conveys the valiance of her character in a short scene that sets the tone for her chemistry with Mohanlal. When did she … Read more

Adarsh Gourav | Photo Credit: Instagram/Adarsh Gourav Actor Adarsh Gourav, known for The White Tiger, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and the recent Superboys of Malegaon, is making Southern debut in a Telugu psychological horror-thriller. The film is being directed by Baba Shashank and produced by Jahnavi, daughter of RRR producer D.V.V.Danayya. Taking about his … Read more

Millie Bobby Brown attends The BRIT Awards 2025 at the InterContinental London – The O2 on March 01, 2025 in London, England Millie Bobby Brown has called out the media for its relentless scrutiny of her appearance, labeling it as “bullying.” The Stranger Things star, who has been in the public eye since childhood, shared … Read more

Zoe Saldana, left, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for “Emilia Perez,” Camille and Clement Ducol, winners of the award for best original song for “El Mal” from “Emilia Perez,” attend the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday Despite its controversial run through awards season, Emilia … Read more

Adrien Brody wins the Oscar for Best Actor for “The Brutalist” during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood Adrien Brody made history at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, delivering the longest Oscar acceptance speech ever recorded. The 51-year-old actor, who won his second Best Actor award for his performance in … Read more

Film enthusiasts at the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival at Orion Mall on Sunday. | Photo Credit: K. BHAGYA PRAKASH The 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) celebrated ‘World Kannada Cinema Day’ by remembering Sati Sulochana, the first Kannada talkie. On Monday, N. Nageshwar Rao and Madhukar Rao, grandchildren of the film’s director Y.V. Rao, and … Read more