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Telugu film actors K. Chiranjeevi, K Brahmanandam and others at the pre-release event of the movie Brahma Anandam held on Tuesday (February 11, 2025). | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Telugu film actor K. Chiranjeevi said that he would keep away from politics and stay close to cinema. The actor turned into a politician with the … Read more

Rajinikanth and Vijay are among the biggest actors of Tamil cinema, and have massive fan bases. While Vijay is currently eyeing a political career besides working on Jana Nayagan with director H Vinoth, Rajinikanth is busy with a couple of films, including Coolie and Jailer 2. While the two stars share a warm camaraderie, with … Read more

After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward. Like the Grammys and other awards shows this year, the ceremony will be transformed by the fires and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has pledged to help its members and the broader film community recover. Here’s everything you … Read more

Chiranjeevi with his daughters and grand-daughters | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @sushmitakonidela Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi has sparked controversy over his remarks at the pre-release event of Brahma Anandam, where he expressed his desire for a grandson to carry forward his legacy. His comments have since been perceived as sexist by many, have led to widespread criticism … Read more

Actor Shira Haas attends the premiere for the film ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ in Los Angeles | Photo Credit: MARIO ANZUONI The Los Angeles premiere of Captain America: Brave New World was met with controversy as pro-Palestine protestors gathered outside the venue on Tuesday, calling for a boycott of the film. The backlash stems … Read more

‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid Netflix’s long-awaited adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has found its new director. Maggie Betts, known for The Burial, has officially taken over the project, bringing fresh momentum to the highly anticipated film. Betts will also co-write the script alongside Liz Tigelaar. The … Read more

Ram Gopal Varma and Rajinikanth | Photo Credit: THG Is Indian film icon Rajinikanth as good an actor as he is a star? Ram Gopal Varma is undecided. In a recent interview to a portal, Varma, known for his provocative statements and takes, vacillated about Rajinikanth’s acting bonafides, categorising him as a ‘star’ who probably could … Read more

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session, in New Delhi | Photo Credit: ANI Samajwadi Party member Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to have “mercy” on the film industry and introduce proposals to help it survive. Speaking during the General Discussion on the … Read more

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala at the ‘Thandel’ success party | Photo Credit: Instagram/@telugufilmnagar Hyderabad witnessed a star-studded evening on February 11, 2025, as the team of Thandel celebrated the film’s resounding success. Leading man Naga Chaitanya arrived at the event with his wife, Sobhita Dhulipala, marking their first public appearance together post-marriage. Held in … Read more

Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in a still from ‘Friendship’ | Photo Credit: A24 A24 has unveiled the first trailer for Friendship, an offbeat comedy starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd. The film, set for a theatrical release in May, will first premiere at SXSW on March 9, following its well-received debut at the Toronto … Read more

A still from ‘Aghathiyaa’ | Photo Credit: @Divo/YouTube The trailer of Jiiva’s upcoming film Aghathiyaa was released by the makers earlier today. Directed by Pa Vijay, the film also stars Raashii Khanna, Arjun Sarja,Yogi Babu and Redin Kingsley. Also starring Radha Ravi, Edward Sonnenblick and Matylda, the film is produced by Vels Film International and WAMINDIA. … Read more

A still from ‘BrahmaAnandam’  | Photo Credit: @SwadharmEntertainment/YouTube The makers of BrahmaAnandam have released the film’s trailer ahead of its theatrical release. The Telugu movie stars veteran actor Brahmanandam and his son, Raja Goutham, in lead roles. The trailer was launched by actor Prabhas. In the movie, Raja Goutham plays a carefree youngster, who shares … Read more

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Matthew McConaughey in a scene from the film ‘Interstellar’ | Photo Credit: Melinda Sue Gordon “We must reach far beyond our own lifespans,” says a character in Christopher Nolan’s 2014 hit film Interstellar and in a way, the film has managed to do exactly that. A decade after its … Read more

Makers of the GD Naidu biopic with Madhavan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Looks like Madhavan is all set to star in another biopic! The actor, who recently starred and helmed Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, the biopic of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, will soon be playing Indian inventor and engineer GD Naidu. Often called the … Read more

For months, the Oscars race this year has had every contender suffering from some combination of bad luck, bad strategy, or the increasingly unavoidable reality that the Internet never forgets. But then, like a phoenix rising from the ashes of its competitors’ self-immolation, Anora has now suddenly emerged as the de facto frontrunner — not … Read more

Gopi and Sudhakar with first look of ‘Oh God Beautiful’ | Photo Credit: @Parithabangal_/X Tamil YouTubers Gopi and Sudhakar of Parithabangal fame are playing the lead in a fantasy entertainer that will be helmed by debut filmmaker Vishnu Vijayan. Produced by Parithabangal Productions, the film is titled Oh God Beautiful. The makers released the film’s title … Read more

Actor Shine Tom Chacko (file). | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko and and four others who were arrested following a police raid on an apartment at Kadavanthra in Kochi, Kerala, in January 2015 on the charge of possessing cocaine were acquitted by a trial court on Tuesday (February 11, 2025). The … Read more

‘Suzhal – The Vortex’ Season 2 will star Kathir and Aishwarya Rajesh in lead roles. | Photo Credit: @PushkarGayatri/X The Tamil series Suzhal – The Vortex will return for its second season on Prime Video, the streaming platform announced on Tuesday. The new chapter of the award-winning show, written and created by Pushkar and Gayatri, … Read more

Visuals of Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh on a scooter ride in Jiganj, West Bengal. | Photo Credit: Instagram Ed Sheeran’s India tour, part of his TheMathematics concert series, has sprung a new surprise. A couple of days after his unexpected street show in Bengaluru was cancelled by the police, the British pop star was … Read more

Actor Selena Gomez. | Photo Credit: AP Actor and singer Selena Gomez addressed the recent controversy around her film Emilia Perez. While attending the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Gomez said she feels the “magic has disappeared” with the film following the controversy over her co-star Karla Sofia Gascon’s offensive comments in resurfaced X posts, … Read more

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar, known for his passion for motorsports, recently met with an accident during a practice session in Portugal. The incident occurred while he was training at the Estoril Circuit for an upcoming motorsport event. Fortunately, the actor emerged unscathed and assured his fans that it was only a “minor accident.” Ajith’s car … Read more

For Gen-Xers, the name Shyam Benegal evokes memories of cinematic brilliance. The master narrator has left an indelible mark with iconic films such as Ankur, Bhumika and Kalyug. His passing on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90, marked the end of an era. Benegal, though born in Hyderabad, had his roots in Karnataka. … Read more

A still from ‘Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam’ | Photo Credit: @wunderbarstudios/YouTube The trailer for Dhanush’s new directorial,Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK), with music by GV Prakash, is here. A romantic comedy, the film stars Pavish, Anikha Surendran and Priya Prakash Varrier along with Matthew Thomas, Venkatesh Menon, Rabiya Khatoon, Ramya Ranganathan and Siddharth … Read more

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology on Monday following a controversial remark he made that sparked widespread criticism with calls for his podcast to be banned. Politicians, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Opposition leaders in the State, condemned him for misusing freedom of speech. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticised Prime Minister Narendra … Read more

A still from the pooja ceremony of ‘AS 23’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ashok Selvan’s next film, tentatively titled AS 23, has officially launched on Sunday. Preity Mukhundhan, known for starring in the hit video songs ‘Aasa Kooda’ and ‘Morni’, and playing one of the leads in the Kavin-starrer Star, has been roped in … Read more

A poster for ‘My Melbourne’ My Melbourne, an anthology of four short films by Indian directors Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir, will release theatrically in India on March 14, 2025. An Indo-Australian collaboration, the film was showcased at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in August, 2024 as the opening film. … Read more

Jr NTR and Ed Sheeran | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Jr NTR is all praise for singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran after he performed a Telugu song ‘Chuttamalle’ from the film Devara in Bengaluru as a part of his India tour. Jr NTR played the lead role in the movie Devara. The film’s hit romantic song ‘Chuttamalle’ … Read more

A still from ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’  The re-release sensation of the week, Harshvardhan Rane and Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane’s Sanam Teri Kasam has earned ₹15.75 crore in its opening weekend, beating out even contemporary offerings like Loveyapa and Badass Ravi Kumar. A romantic drama, Sanam Teri Kasam was originally released in 2016 to a lukewarm … Read more

A still from the pooja ceremony of ‘Hridayapoorvam’ | Photo Credit: @Mohanlal/X We earlier reported that Mohanlal is reuniting with filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad for a new film, their 18th collaboration as actor and director. Titled Hridayapoorvam, the film’s shooting commenced earlier today. The film, interestingly, also marks the actor-director duo’s collaboration after a decade. They had previously … Read more