(This article forms a part of the First Day First Show newsletter that brings you the latest and best from the world of movies and entertainment. Subscribe now) Bollywood ‘Deewaar’ at 50: The stories behind the wall Saif Ali Khan opens up about attack, reveals son Taimur’s response Salman Khan-Aamir Khan’s ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ to re-release … Read more
Sreeleela. and Kartik Aaryan in the first look teaser | Photo Credit: T-Series The makers of Hindi star Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming film, co-starring Sreeleela, unveiled a first-look teaser on Saturday. Written and directed by Anurag Basu, the yet-untitled film is set to release during Diwali this year. In the teaser, Kartik, sporting a huge beard, … Read more
Vinayakan and Mammootty from the sets of ‘Kalamkaval’ | Photo Credit: @mammoottykampany/Instagram The makers of Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s next, Kalamkaval, unveiled the first-look poster of the film on Saturday (February 15). Directed by Jithin K Jose, the film also features actor Vinayakan in the lead. In the first look, Mammootty’s character can be seen biting … Read more
Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk in a still from ‘Love Scout’ | Photo Credit: SBS There is a special sort of joy that K-Drama romances where respect, dignity, and communication are treated like main characters bring to the soul. At 12 episodes, Love Scout is the rare K-Drama that leaves you wishing there … Read more
Krishnaveni | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veteran Telugu actor and producer C Krishnaveni died here on Sunday, Movie Artistes Association (MAA) Vice-President Madala Ravi said. She was 102 years old. Krishnaveni passed away due to age-related issues, Madala Ravi told PTI. She is survived by her daughter. Born in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, Krishnaveni debuted … Read more
Director Sean Baker attends the 2025 Writer’s Guild Awards at the Edison Ballroom in New York | Photo Credit: Andy Kropa The 2025 Writers Guild Awards delivered another major boost to Anora‘s Oscar campaign, as the film clinched the award for Original Screenplay on Saturday night. The win cements its status as a frontrunner for … Read more
A poster for ‘Ziddi Girls’ Ziddi Girls, a young adult drama series about five Gen-Z college-goers, will stream on Prime Video from February 27, the makers have announced. Directed by Shonali Bose and written and co-directed by Vasant Nath and Neha Veena Sharma, the series follows four friends commencing life at a reputed Delhi college … Read more
Screenwriter Niren Bhatt at the 7th edition of the Indian Screenwriters Conference in Mumbai Stree 2 writer Niren Bhatt says this is the worst time for writers in the film industry, which is struggling with a dearth of original stories but it is also an opportunity for disruptors. Bhatt, whose film was the only major … Read more
A still from the film ‘Bromance’. Pop cultural references in a film often give a hint of the particular demographic the makers are aiming the film at. In Arun D.Jose’s Bromance, the references that fly thick and fast, almost as an easy stand-in for thoughtful dialogue writing, are from recent films. Just like his first … Read more
Vicky Kaushal in ‘Chhaava’. | Photo Credit: Maddock Films/YouTube The highly anticipated Bollywood film Chhaava hit the screens on February 14, 2025. The Hindi historical stars Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film has minted Rs 33.10 crore at the India box office on its opening day, according to the makers. … Read more
Actors Jena Pandya and Ashley Day will feature as Simran and Roger in the upcoming Aditya Chopra-directed Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge musical Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, slated to commence at Manchester Opera House from May 29. The musical is based on Chopra’s 1995 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge which is marking 30 … Read more
Mia Goth. | Photo Credit: miagothcrew/Instagram Actor Mia Goth, who is known for starring in Pearl, A Cure For Wellness, High Life, and others has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey. The all-star Universal Pictures production is an adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic poem and features Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, … Read more
Prateik Babbar and Priya Banerjee during their wedding ceremony. | Photo Credit: @_prat/Instagram Actor Prateik Babbar has tied the knot with Priya Banerjee in an intimate ceremony. Babbar, son of veteran actor Raj Babbar and late cinema icon Smita Patil, shared the news on his Instagram handle along with pictures from the wedding. The couple … Read more
Renée Zellweger in a scene from ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ | Photo Credit: JAY MAIDMENT One thing Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, taught me was that some clothes were indestructible. Bridget’s (Renée Zellweger) closet still has the red, printed pyjamas, the see-through top and granny underwear from the first movie, Bridget Jones’s … Read more
Hyderabad, Telangana, 26/11/2018: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar at the trailer launch of 2.O in Hyderabad on Monday. Photo: Nagara Gopal / The Hindu | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday starrer Kesari Chapter 2 – The Untold Chapter of Jallianwala Bagh will release on April 18, 2025, the makers announced on Saturday. … Read more
Vicky Kaushal in ‘Chhaava’. | Photo Credit: Maddock Films/YouTube The highly anticipated Bollywood film Chhaava hit the screens on February 14, 2025. The Hindi historical stars Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film has minted Rs 31 crore at the box office on its opening day, according to Sacnilk. The collection … Read more
Still from Mughal-e-Azam the musical directed by Feroz Abbas Khan | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The biggest challenge in performing arts is to reimagine a classic without alienating any section of the audience or actors that drive the story. By freeing the spirit of Anarkali from the iron grip of K Asif’s Mughal-e-Azam, director Feroz Abbas Khan has … Read more
Vicky Kaushal in ‘Chhaava’ Based on Shivaji Sawant’s popular novel, Chhaava is a puff piece on Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji, who took on the might of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for around eight years in the 17th Century. Carrying forward the defiant approach of his father Chhatrapati Shivaji, he kept Aurangzeb occupied in the Deccan during the second half of … Read more
Poster of ‘Baby and Baby’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When a family matriarch, vexed about not having a grandson after her first two sons produce girl children, is on the verge of giving up, her third son’s wife births a baby girl while the son’s friend becomes a father of a male child. In … Read more
A still from ‘Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai’ | Photo Credit: Saregama Tamil/YouTube For queers, differently abled, neurodivergent and other outliers in society, there’s real agony in being refused to be seen, heard or understood for their individual choices and who they are born as. Activism on these fronts, especially in Indian society, has been to … Read more
Yogi and Sonu Gowda in ‘Sidlingu 2’ | Photo Credit: MRT Music/YouTube Director Vijaya Prasad transitioned from television to films with his State-award winning feature debut Sidlingu in 2012. The film centred on a youngster’s infatuation and tracked his coming-of-age journey. Apart from some melodious tracks, Yogi’s earnest performance was the film’s highlight. It was … Read more
Kavin and Preethi Asrani in a still from ‘Kiss’ | Photo Credit: Sony Music South/YouTube The teaser of Kiss, the upcoming Tamil romance comedy starring Kavin, was released by the makers today, on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. The film is written and directed by choreographer Sathish Krishnan in his directorial debut. In the teaser, Kavin’s … Read more
A still from ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ | Photo Credit: Marvel Studios We are in the midst of a Harrison Ford tsunami, with the 82-year-old superstar winning plaudits and a fresh batch of fans for his portrayal of the gruff psychotherapist with Parkinson’s in the series, Shrinking, and his final outing as archaeologist-adventurer in … Read more
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