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adminTom Cruise has shared on X a heartfelt message and a collection of behind-the-scenes images from the sets of his eight Mission: Impossible films, offering fans a glimpse into the epic journey…
adminIt’s been 22 years since Sonia Agarwal made her acting debut in Selvaraghavan’s Kadhal Konden. All these years later, Sonia lives by her three-point formula — work in roles she believes…
adminAmong the Padma awardees gathered at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday evening to receive one of the country’s highest civilian honours, was Bengaluru’s own musician Ricky Kej who attended the…
adminHe credits his stint as an assistant director with Pa Ranjith as pivotal for his vision in filmmaking. “I have worked with Ranjith sir in Kaala and the pre-production of…
adminAactor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has sparked controversy after suggesting that the Kannada language originated from Tamil, drawing criticism from pro-Kannada groups. “Your language (Kannada) was born out of Tamil,” Haasan said…
adminDescribing Aranyer Din Ratri as the story of a playful encounter between four young men and three young women, the Cannes writeup on the film called it free-spirited and radiant in its…
adminThe renowned Malayalam film editor made his Telugu debut with the Shankar directorial, which released in January this year The Ram Charan starrer Game Changer, which released earlier this year, received…
adminThe experience almost came true for Fiamma Villaverde, who was celebrating her 29th birthday at the theatre along with her 11-year-old daughter and a friend. Her life was saved by…
adminSoni, who has always been a curious young adult, let the story marinate in his head for years. It was a few years ago that he informed Babban about his…
adminHYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday accused the Telugu film industry players of “lacking minimum respect” towards the TDP-led NDA government at a time when it…
adminYou and Jason have great chemistry together on screen. How did you go about building such a believable relationship together? Jason is wonderful to work with. That’s just how he…
adminCANNES: The Cannes film festival drew to a close on Saturday, promising to overcome a major power cut in order to hand out its prizes at a VIP-studded ceremony later.…
adminThe film, titled Michael, stars Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as Michael with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Michael Jackson’s parents According to reports, the release of the Michael…
adminThe teaser of Kottalavadi, the debut film under PA Productions, founded by Pushpa Arun Kumar, mother of Rocking Star Yash, was unveiled on Wednesday. Popular actor Sharan launched the teaser…
adminAs Thug Life gears up for its theatrical release on June 5, composer AR Rahman, in a candid moment in an interview for the film’s promotion, picked a cue card…
adminTamil actor Dhanush will play the role of former president APJ Abdul Kalam in his biopic ‘Kalam: The Missile Man of India’ directed by Om Raut. The film was officially…
adminIn an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Tagore reminisced about the challenging shoot in the Betla forest during the hot summer and recalled staying in a modest “chaukidaar’s room”…
adminKarthik Mahesh is currently filming Richie Rich, helmed by director Suni and produced by Aravind Venkatesh Reddy under the AVR Entertainment banner. The filming is actively progressing, and the next…
adminThe makers of Mohanlal–Sathyan Anthikad‘s Hridayapoorvam have announced the completion of the film’s shoot via social media, sharing a photo featuring the cast and crew. This marks the 18th collaboration…
adminDissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi makes his first appearance at an international film festival in 15 years at Cannes on Tuesday, with a story about political prisoners trying to get…
adminDirector Rohith VS confirmed on Sunday that his upcoming film Tiki Taka, headlined by Asif Ali, will be released in cinemas during Christmas 2025. Sharing the update via Instagram stories,…
adminSome viewers defended the scenes, saying that if the plot supports the age difference, it can be acceptable. One Reddit user wrote, “The story is about an older man and…
adminThe first half of 23 is pacey. While the plot moves briskly, the writer-director also keeps us hooked to the story in other ways. The narrative never lets us forget…
adminSome films arrive with so much heart that even their flaws start to feel oddly charming. Anaganaga, a film which is currently streaming on ETV Win, is one such offering.…
adminIt was eerily prophetic. Days after the release of the cybercrime thriller show Logout on ZEE5, a vulnerable and teary-eyed Babil Khan took to social media to express his frustration…
adminNEW YORK: Testimony in the sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs began this week, opening a window into what prosecutors say was the sordid world of group…
adminJAIPUR: The Rajasthan government has challenged the acquittal of Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam, and Sonali Bendre in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, in which superstar Salman Khan…
adminCANNES: Donald Trump’s dream to save Hollywood with tariffs is not winning him fans among the dealmakers at the Cannes film festival — even among those who voted for him.…
adminDescribed as a stylish and unconventional heist film, Here Comes the Flood will revolve around a bank guard, a teller, and a master thief ensnared in a high-stakes web of…
adminUpendra is fit, focused, and currently juggling a series of exciting projects. While announcements continue to pour in about his roles across multiple languages—including the Tamil film Coolie, where he…
adminPrime Video announced at the annual upfront presentation of Amazon that Fallout is renewed for a third season. The series which premiered in April 2024 is based on the video…
adminSri Ganesh has previously helmed 8 Thottakkal and Kuruthi Aattam. 3 BHK also stars Yogi Babu, Meetha Raghunath and Chaithra Achar. The lattermost, known for her role in the Kannada…
adminAt a time when the line between audience and artist continues to blur, journalists Hemanth Kumar and Vrinda Prasad have made the leap from observing cinema to making it. Their…
adminPARIS: French movie star Gérard Depardieu ’s fall from grace is now complete. Depardieu was found guilty Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on the set of a movie in…
adminThe film stars an ensemble cast which includes Kaitlyn Dever, Sam Neill, Jack O’Connell, Matthew Modine, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Delroy Lindo, with Dan Stevens reprising his role as Trapper Beasly…
adminDunst has previously earned an Oscar nomination for The Power of the Dog and won Cannes’ best actress prize for Melancholia. She is also known for Marie Antoinette, The Virgin…
adminFrom supersized shapes to soft hues, the classic and timeless denim seems to have gotten a refreshing update. Even celebrities such as Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jennifer Lopez and Rashmika Mandanna…
adminWhat aspect of the character were you most excited to explore in this sequel? The biggest appeal to me as an actor was to expand on Wolff’s relationship with his…
adminVijay’s partner, Kalidasa (Tabla Nani), is the opposite—quiet, dependable, and grounded. Their dynamic is subtle but strong, built on mutual respect rather than dramatic clashes. Then comes Adhvika (Apoorva), who…
adminCommenting on the situation, Sooraj Pancholi told Bollywood Bubble that expressing emotions publicly takes bravery. “It takes real courage to show that emotional side to the world,” he said. Sooraj…
adminPranav Mohanlal’s new film with director Rahul Sadasivan has been titled Dies Irae. The title, which translates to ‘Day of Wrath’, is a medieval Latin poem. A horror thriller, the…
adminAfter her recent appearance in the political drama Emergency, Kangana Ranaut is now preparing to make her Hollywood debut. According to Variety, the actress will star in a horror film…
adminAneesh also reflects on the importance of regional languages and rural storytelling. “Our film is about life in rural areas, the Gram Panchayat system, and the way people live and…
adminApple TV+ recently announced that its original series, The Studio, has been renewed for a second season. The series is created by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, with Rogen playing…
adminBasil Joseph’s latest dark comedy, Maranamass, is set to make its OTT debut on Sony LIV from May 15. The film, which originally released in theatres on April 10 alongside…
adminAs the Vatican awaits its new pope, Conclave, a gripping political thriller, is now available for streaming in India exclusively on Prime Video, as of May 7, 2025. Reported OTTPlay.…
adminDonald Trump has still not recovered from his bout of ‘tariff’itis, if we can be allowed the liberty to term it so. The latest sign of the ailment was him…
adminThis was Priyanka Chopra’s fifth Met Gala appearance, while it was Shah Rukh Khan’s first. Speaking at the event, Shah Rukh admitted that he usually avoids red carpet events, but…
adminDirector G Marthandan’s Ottam Thullal was launched on Monday following a traditional pooja ceremony. Earlier, the makers announced the film with the unveiling of its title poster on social media.…
adminFilmmaker Lokesh Ajls debut film, Eleven is about a cop on the trail of a serial killer. Considering the premise and the numerical title, one cannot help but think of…
adminBetter theatres, better business Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, in different sessions, emphasised the need for more theatres to make the experience of watching films more accessible. In a…
adminLater, during a panel titled ‘Pan-Indian Cinema: Myth or Momentum’, with Anupam Kher, Khushbu, and Karthi, Nagarjuna reflected on the success of pan-India blockbusters like Pushpa, KGF, and Baahubali, attributing…
adminDulquer Salmaan’s 40th film, titled I’m Game, has officially gone on floors with a pooja ceremony held on 3 May 2025. The launch event saw the presence of many cast…
adminThe story follows AK, also known as the feared gangster “Red Dragon”, who leaves behind his violent past to reunite with his family. But his peaceful return is short-lived when…
adminPopularly known for his YouTube videos, VJ Siddhu is all set to have his directorial debut with the film titled Dayangaram. He will also be playing the lead in the…
adminNawaz plays the titular Costao, modelled after Tony da Costa Fernandes, a customs officer in Goa who got entangled in a murder trial in 1991 while trying to bust a…
adminJapanese filmmaker Takashi Miike, known for his horror features, has roped in singer-songwriter Charli xcx as an actor in his next project, reports Variety. Charli xcx is also producing the…
adminDays after the actor, in a recent promotional interview for his upcoming film DD Next Level, said he will team up with STR, it is now official that Santhanam is…
adminShine Tom Chacko is teaming up with director AJ Varghese (formerly known as John Varghese) for a new film titled Adinaasham Vellappokkam. Its title poster was unveiled in Thrissur at…
adminA film adaptation of the series Miami Vice is in development at Universal Pictures, with Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski attached to direct it. Kosinski is set to work…
adminA 32-year-old Chennai-based Bharatanatyam teacher Chezhiyal Neelakesi, brings the dance form to the underprivileged communities in India’s largest resettlement site of Kannagi Nagar. The divides of class, caste, religion, or…
adminOften he chose a narrative interpersed with long silences and pauses that conveyed so much better than loud frames and ponderous dialogues. His stories were subtle yet tinged with prophetic…
adminThe Ghosts of 2013: Scandal, resignation, and a Church in crisis The film’s fictional conclave unfolds amid scandals—financial corruption, abuse cover-ups—that mirror the real-life chaos of 2013. Benedict XVI’s resignation…
adminThat fills my heart. When Om Puri sahab says, ‘What brilliant work you’ve done,’ that’s my true reward,” Rawal shared. In the interview, Rawal also opened up about feeling ‘suffocated’…
adminOn Sunday, Dawn Pictures, the production banner of Silambarasan TR’s 49th film, announced that Dragon star Kayadu Lohar has joined the film’s cast in a lead role. As reported earlier, Ramkumar…
adminThe actor also spoke about the situation in Pakistan, pointing out that the country is struggling to meet the basic needs of its people. He said, “Pakistan can’t even look…
adminThe reason why heist films are universally loved is we, the audience, are secretly begging to be tricked. We want to be conned by a slick crew, buy their false trails only to go awestruck with a twist…
adminVallamai showed signs of a good slow-burn social commentary when Boomika (Dhivadarshini), a victim of sexual assault, says, “It is not going to be different anywhere else, there will still…
adminBasking in the success of his recent hit Court, Priyadarshi, known for his natural comic timing and subtle performances, returns to the big screen with Sarangapani Jathakam, a film written…
adminMalavika’s words point to a serious problem where some men in the film industry wear a mask of feminism for the public but don’t actually practise it in real life.…
adminThe director, who has a lot of thoughts and curiosity about the changing patterns of the audience’s taste, ruminates, “The average mindset that they have is that if they are…
adminFor someone like Vamshi Krishna, stepping into the spotlight as a first-time director and lead actor in the latest Kannada film Firefly wasn’t just a career move—it’s the realisation of…
adminA reversal and a retrial The 73-year-old Weinstein, seated in the wheelchair he now uses because of health problems, didn’t look at Lucey or the jury during her presentation before…
adminNEW DELHI: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on April 23 described the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam as an ‘inhumane act of violence’ and expressed deepest condolences for…
adminWhen Tharun Moorthy quit his engineering professor job to pursue his passion for films, he might not have imagined working with his idol Mohanlal. Two films (Operation Java, Saudi Vellakka)…
adminFahadh Faasil’s Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira (OKCK) will hit theatres on September 4 as an Onam release, announced the makers through social media. The film features Kalyani Priyadarshan as the…
adminDirected by Amil Naderi, The Runner is an Iranian film released in 1984 before the country’s filmmakers became fashionable in the West. Based on the director’s own childhood like 400…
adminMathimaaran clarifies that Mandaadi will not adhere to a sports drama template, which typically moves from one game to another and eventually to an all-important final match in the climax.…
adminThe Masoom Minawala Show podcast is about women who have often built themselves from scratch and worked their way up. Hosted by global influencer and entrepreneur Masoom Minawala, the show…
adminTamil actor Bobby Simha’s driver, identified as Pushparaj, has been arrested following a serious road accident in Chennai that left four people injured. The incident took place on Friday, April…
adminNEW DELHI: “Piku”, starring Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan, is set to re-release in theatres on May 9. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the film had its original release on May…
adminKOCHI: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has been arrested by the Kochi city police in connection with a narcotics raid at a hotel in Kochi, where he allegedly fled the…
admin“It feels like a dream. Generally, when we watch Mani sir’s movies, we want to be a part of his films…Rahman sir, his music and Kamal sir, who is my…
adminCHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has registered a case against actors Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda and three others following a complaint that a scene in the movie ‘Jaat’ has hurt the sentiments…
adminSaiju Kurup and Sunny Wayne‘s Written & Directed by God will hit theatres on May 16, the makers announced on Thursday along with unveiling a new poster featuring the lead…
adminThe Women and Child Development Department has also begun workshops to educate ICC members about their responsibilities and the legal framework. WCC emphasised that production houses must ensure the presence…
adminNandamuri Kalyan Ram’s Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi, directed by Pradeep Chilukuri, is set for a theatrical release on April 18. Also starring the legendary Vijayashanti, the film is billed as a massy family…
adminAamir Ali, known for his TV acting, recently spoke about a troubling experience he had as a teenager. He recounted being sexually harassed at the age of 14, which was…
adminThe first look of Fahadh Faasil’s Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira was unveiled by the makers on social media with a caption that reads, “Their love story was perfect… until the…
adminActor Sibi Sathyaraj, who made his debut with the 2003 film Student No 1, has now completed 22 years in the film industry. He notes that in his two-decade-long career,…
adminFor over two decades, Prasanna has graced the silver screen, showcasing his versatility across lead roles, supporting characters, and memorable antagonists. However, his recent venture, Good Bad Ugly, alongside Ajith Kumar…
adminRida, too, broke her silence by sharing a heartfelt note on Instagram. She expressed how difficult the last few months have been for her, especially while taking care of her…
adminOwen Cooper, the young actor who plays Jamie Miller in Netflix’s powerful drama Adolescence, has said he hasn’t watched the full series even though it’s become a huge global hit.…
adminSome fans have even tagged director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who worked with Sri on the hit film Maanagaram, asking him to check in on the actor and offer support. Sri began…
adminHas Google Newsfeed lost its head? I wondered. One day, it told me Rashmika Mandanna was shooting for the horror-comedy Thama. The next day, the feed said her Kuberaa was…
adminIn an earlier interview, he said, “Cinema is my life. All my earnings have gone back into my films by various means. I’m not merely an actor, but a producer…
adminThe film is especially significant as it reunites Khatter and Kapoor, who made their debut together in Dhadak, also produced by Dharma Productions. Karan Johar shared a heartfelt message on…
adminAfter many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award. An achievement in stunt…
adminDespite the presence of capable actors, the performances are mechanical at best. The exchanges between Mammootty’s character and Sunny (Hakim Shahjahan), a software architect-cum-gamer, are tedious and pretentious. Sunny initially…
adminCHENNAI: Superstar Rajinikanth condoled the demise of senior Congress leader and renowned literary figure Kumari Ananthan, who passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Wednesday due to an…
adminAkhil Akkineni’s next film has been titled Lenin. The makers unveiled a title glimpse on Tuesday, on the occasion of Akhil’s birthday. The glimpse shows Akhil in a rugged rural…
adminThe director, hearing this, responded in a way that shocked her. He said, “I’m so sorry to break this to you, but you’re never going to earn that kind of…
adminSome singers have voices that carry a special emotional depth. “Our director Prem, who is also a noted singer, has that quality—because he carries the spirit of a mother within…
adminThe Malayalam film industry is gearing up for an exciting showdown at the box office as Bazooka, starring Mammootty, is all set for release on April 10, going head-to-head with…
adminFilmmaker Jesse Armstrong gained prominence after his hit series Succession. He was announced to be entering into a deal with HBO Max for a film titled Mountainhead. The makers announced…
adminIs age just a number? Ageism has long been a heated debate in Bollywood, with actresses often facing criticism for aging, while male actors continue to thrive in romantic roles…
adminLiterary podcasts typically fall into a niche category, appealing to those who enjoy discussing books as much as reading them. While many follow a predictable pattern of featuring authors promoting…
adminWho is your Sikandar in real life? There is only one person, and that is my father, who stays on the first floor. You have done so many iconic movies…
adminFollowing the release of the film, the BJP Thrissur District Committee member also approached the Kerala High Court seeking a directive to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in New…
adminKOCHI: Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1.5 crore in cash during a search operation at the offices of Gokulam Group and the residence of its Chairman, Gokulam Gopalan. The…
adminLONDON: British police on Friday charged comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault after an investigation sparked by complaints from several women. London’s Metropolitan Police force said Brand, 50,…
adminPrincy Francis, a teacher from Kodungallur, has won a legal battle after her photo was used in the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam without her permission. The Chalakudy Munsiff Court ruled…
adminAs Prime Video’s The Bondsman gears up for its premiere, new cast members have been confirmed. Mike Kaye, Kathrine Barnes, and Jay Ali have joined the cast, reports Variety. In…
adminNimde Kathe, the debut film of director Raghavendra Raj, is all set to hit the big screen on April 4. The upcoming film stars Abhilash Dalapathi, known for his role…
adminOn Wednesday, Arun Varma’s upcoming film Baby Girl commenced filming in Thiruvananthapuram following a traditional pooja ceremony attended by the cast and crew. Billed as a thriller, it is scripted…
adminOn the other hand, Laapataa Ladies follows the adventures and misadventures of its protagonists as they embark on a journey to locate their real spouses after a mix-up. The film…
adminEarlier, we reported that Vinay Forrt, Sharaf U Dheen, Lijomol Jose and Priyamvada Krishnan are headlining a new Malayalam feature titled Samshayam, slated to hit theatres later this year. On…
adminDirector Shashank and actor Krishna, who have revealed the name of their next film as BRAT, emphasise that it’s more than just a name—it’s a statement of intent. The duo…
adminThe makers of L Jagadamma Ezham Class B have announced that the film will hit cinemas on May 2. The announcement was made on Monday, along with the release of…
adminShe further alleged that Mishra forced her to undergo abortion procedures on three separate occasions. The complainant, in her statement to the police, also accused Mishra of reneging on his…
adminMallika also said that her response comes as there is a deliberate attempt to spread the rumour that Prithviraj cheated Mohanlal and producers, including Antony Perumbavoor, by making the film…
adminKOCHI: Amid backlash from the Sangh Parivar, including the RSS, regarding Empuraan, Mohanlal, the lead actor in the film, expressed his regret for the “distress” caused, stating that his films…
adminKalyan Shankar’s MAD Square is the cinematic equivalent of an inside joke told once too often. Sequels walk a tightrope between fan service and innovation, and MAD Square takes the…
adminMUMBAI: Actor Shamita Shetty says she was lucky to have debuted with a timeless film like Mohabbatein, which turns 25 this year. Mohabbatein launched Shamita, the younger sister of Bollywood…
adminNEW YORK: A New York City rapper who joined President Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges after prosecutors say…
adminTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The schism within the BJP state leadership is nothing new. And this time the leadership is sparring over an unlikeliest topic: ‘Empuraan’. The Mohanlal starrer movie directed by Prithviraj…
adminVishwadev Rachakonda, who played a prominent role in 35 – Chinna Katha Kaadu last year, will be seen playing the protagonist in Dark Chocolate. The makers of the film unveiled…
adminMUMBAI: “Jitni umar likhi hai, utni likhi hai,” a philosophical Salman Khan said in his first comments about death threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and the heightened security that…
adminFor the uninitiated, the manosphere is a digital network of forums and communities that promote misogynistic and anti-feminist ideologies. “One of the concerning aspects of online toxicity, particularly digital misogyny,…
adminLOS ANGELES: Actor-singer Selena Gomez says it’s much worse for women, when it comes to dealing with social media negativity. Gomez discussed the topic at On Purpose with Jay Shetty…
adminVarun Tej, who was last seen in the period crime-drama Matka, is headlining an Indo-Korean collaboration for his next project. Tentatively titled VT 15, the film was officially launched on…
adminKamra recently performed a parody of a popular Hindi song from the film “Dil Toh Pagal Hai,” apparently referring to Shinde as a “gaddar” (traitor). He also made jokes about…
adminIndie filmmaker Aditya Kripalani, known for films like Tikli and Laxmi Bomb (2017) and Not Today (2022), has teamed up with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa to create I Am Not An Actor (Main Actor Nahin…
adminShe added, “Here we have a wonderful gentleman [Ashok Teja] who does not look at a woman like that. He looks at women like she’s divine. Divine can be glamorous,…
adminMusic composer Daboo Malik has publicly addressed his son, singer-songwriter Amaal Mallik’s controversial social media post for the first time, after Amaal shared deeply personal revelations about his struggles with…
adminMohanlal, who also participated in the press meet, agreed with Prithviraj’s sentiment, stating, “I haven’t taken a single rupee for the film,” and further confirmed that all the resources were…
adminThe serial killer trope in the whodunnit genre often relies on the familiar childhood trauma element, but Asthram attempts a chess-fuelled twist to it. In director Aravind Rajagopal’s film, a boy with…
adminThe 23-year-old, Avneet Kaur, known for her role in Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga (2018-2021), has bravely opened up about her experiences with inappropriate behavior and verbal abuse in…
adminWhen Supreeth C Krishna made his directorial debut four years ago with Alanati Sitralu, he had no goal other than to find an expression for his sensibilities. The audience reception was…
adminNEW DELHI: Hollywood star Tom Cruise is set to receive BFI Fellowship, the highest accolade from the British Film Institute. Cruise, known for his work in projects like the “Mission…
adminSaptagiri is set to return to the big screen in a lead role with Pelli Kani Prasad, a comedy directed by Abhilash Reddy Gopidi. The film, produced by Vision Group’s…
adminKabir Khan has always been a storyteller of scale—his films sweep across borders, histories, and human emotions, turning intimate journeys into grand cinematic spectacles. With Setara, his segment in the recently…
admin“It does not take an army to make a film. It just takes love to do that,” declared Hansal Mehta while introducing his small team of about a dozen and…
adminFilmmaker KP Jagan, best known for directing Pudhiya Geethai, Kodambakkam, and Raman Thediya Seethai, is set to headline and direct an upcoming film titled Roja Malli Kanakambaram. Described as a…
adminPATHANAMTHITTA: Actor Mohanlal on Tuesday performed a special offering for Mammootty, his fellow actor in the Malayalam film industry. It was reported that a ‘Usha Pooja’ has been offered for…
adminÉmilie Dequenne, the Belgian actor who won a top Cannes Film Festival prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” has died, a news report says. She was 43. Her family…
adminGoswami was named the Best Actress for her role in ‘Santosh’, which also won Suri the trophy of Best New Director. ‘All We Imagine As Light’, an official India-French co-production,…
adminSRINAGAR: Police have registered an FIR against social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, and seven others for consuming alcohol at a hotel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra.…
adminIlaiyaraaja ubiquitous. Anyone raised in any land that breathes the winds of Tamil music knows that. His melodies are more than just songs; they are lifelong companions, shape-shifting with the…
adminMusic composer AR Rahman was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai with dehydration symptoms and has since been discharged, the hospital confirmed on Sunday. “AR Rahman visited Apollo Hospitals, Greams…
adminIn an industry filled with opportunities, what inspires you to say yes to a project? Is it the script, the director, the character, or something else that makes a project…
adminThe makers of Muddu Rakshasi managed to bring Chandan Shetty and Niveditha Gowda back together to complete the remaining portions of the film. The emotionally charged scenes, left unfinished after…
adminOttar Nordfjord and Thordur Palsson, the creative duo behind the Netflix thriller The Valhalla Murders, are working on an Icelandic-Finnish series about climate disaster. Appropriately titled Avalanche, the series stars…
adminPuneeth Rajkumar’s debut film Appu marked a new era for Kannada cinema when it was released in 2002. 23 years later, the romantic action film gears up to hit theatres…
adminWhile looking back at the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in his recent web series The Waking of a Nation, creator and director Ram Madhvani was conscious not to infuse a false sense…
adminSukesh Shetty, the director of Dooradarshana (2023), is currently working on his next project, Peter, which is in its final stages of post-production. The film, starring Rajesh Dhruva, Raviksha, Janvi…
adminPunjabi actor Sonam Bajwa has joined the cast of Harshvardhan Rane’s romantic drama Deewaniyat. She shared a motion poster to make the announcement on Tuesday. The film has been helmed…
adminI am happy that you mentioned Tughlaq Durbar, but not many do so. The restraint happens spontaneously. As for Tughlaq Durbar, the director wanted that role to be like that. She does not…
adminIn her statement, Ahaana revealed that she refused to participate in the promotional activities as her work in the film has been tampered with and “made a mess” by the…
adminIn her statement, Ahaana revealed that she refused to participate in the promotional activities as her work in the film has been tampered with and “made a mess” by the…
admin“When this court had taken cognisance of the fact that the civil suit was dismissed and entertained the petition to quash the proceedings relating to the scheduled offence, the respondents…
adminWheesung’s talent agency, Tajoy Entertainment, also issued a statement confirming his death. “We are deeply sorry to share such heartbreaking and tragic news. On March 10, our beloved artist Wheesung…
adminLOS ANGELES: Filmmaker James Cameron says the duration of his upcoming movie Avatar: Fire and Ash, will be more than the previous installment which exceeded 3 hours. Cameron, who directed…
adminKOCHI: Vasundhara Koshy, a native of Meppadam in Alappuzha, has won the Chinonye Chukwu Emerging Writer Award at the Athena Film Festival, an annual film festival held at Barnard College…
adminIn the web series segment, “Panchayat” (Prime Video) season three was the night’s biggest winner, securing the Best Series award. Lead actor Jitendra Kumar won Best Performance in a Leading…
adminJAIPUR: The IIFA Awards 2025 got off to a glamorous start in Jaipur on Saturday, marking the silver jubilee of this prestigious event. The two-day celebration on March 8 and…
adminNiranjan Sudhindra is all set for his next film, Spark, which also stars Rachana Inder as the female lead. The film’s grand launch took place on Thursday, with the ceremonial…
adminTo clear a misunderstanding and get back with her besties Rhea (Apoorva Makhija) and Sahira (Aaliyah Qureishi), Pia tells them she is in a relationship. The problem? There is no…
admin“I won’t tell.” Filmmaker- actor Anurag Kashyap, who recently announced that he is moving to the South, is tight-lipped about the exact location. “Don’t want people to hover around my…
adminThe first look of Devadath Shaji’s directorial debut Dheeran was unveiled by the makers on Thursday. The poster shows its principal cast in front of an ambulance, with four of…
adminMaterialists distributor A24 has announced through social media that the film, directed by Past Lives-fame Celine Song, will release on June 13 in theatres in the USA. The film will…
adminSam Crane and Pinny Grylls’ Grand Theft Hamlet is a unique film that blends classic Shakespearean literature with the world of GTA Online. Essentially gaming footage, where its avatars double…
adminEarlier, we reported about The White Lotus star Sam Nivola headlining filmmaker Bobby Farrelly’s upcoming comedy Driver’s Ed, alongside Kumail Nanjiani and Molly Shannon. The latest from the project is…
adminPopular singer Kalpana has been hospitalised after a suspected suicide attempt. According to reports, she was found unconscious at her Hyderabad residence and was rushed to a private hospital, where…
adminDirector-actor Sundar C’s next, Gangers, which marks his reunion with actor and comedian Vadivelu, is all set to hit theatres on April 24. The film, which marks his collaboration with…
adminGV Prakash goes on to recall the challenges the team went through during the shoot. “Apart from shooting in a canal in Cuddalore, we erected an enormous boat with a…
adminLegendary actor Al Pacino is the latest to join the star-studded cast of Dead Man’s Wire, an upcoming hostage thriller from Academy Award nominee Gus Van Sant. Written by Austin…
adminBorn in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone grew up in a musical household. She helped form The Sequence, the first all-female group on the pioneering hip-hop label Sugar Hill Records, making…
adminPragya Jaiswal’s transition from law school into the world of entertainment wasn’t something she always envisioned. While studying in Pune, she discovered an undeniable passion for modelling and acting. “I…
adminCatholic media loved the film Avvenire, which hews to the Vatican establishment line, praised the film for its sumptuous beauty, twists of plot and “anything but trivial” commentary about the…
adminThe film starts off pretending to be an irreverent and self-aware comedy, throwing in outdated adult jokes and treating women as little more than obstacles to the protagonists’ ‘fun’. Then,…
adminAsif Ali’s Abhyanthara Kuttavali is set to release in cinemas worldwide on April 3, the makers announced on Friday, along with the unveiling of its teaser. Written and directed by…
adminExcerpts What drew you to India and its classical music? I arrived in India in the ’90s. At the time, I was studying at university, living with a partner, and…
adminWASHINGTON: Pop star Katy Perry is set to “shoot across the sky” this spring when she lifts off as part of a six-member, all-female crew on Blue Origin’s next space…
adminAfter 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…
adminAntony, whose Ashirvad Films is set to release Empuraan on March 27, came up with a Facebook post on February 13, a week after the KFPA announced an indefinite cinema…
adminLohith H, the director behind the critically acclaimed Mummy Save Me and Devaki, both starring Priyanka Upendra, took a little longer to return to the director’s chair. However, his latest…
adminActor Preity Zinta on Tuesday dismissed as “vile gossip” a claim by the Congress’ Kerala unit that she had handed over her social media accounts to the Bharatiya Janata Party…
adminThe upcoming suspense thriller Amaravati Police Station is set for a summer release. It stars Bigg Boss Season 11 contestant Dharma Keerthiraj as an undercover cop. The film also features…
adminThe slow pacing and overly sentimental moments detract from the otherwise intriguing premise. Instead of drawing us deeper into Sunil’s grief, the film spends too much time on unnecessary details…
adminPrajwal, who plays DD, Arjun’s best friend, brings in some light humor, but his character doesn’t feel fully fleshed out. He’s there to listen to Arjun’s problems but doesn’t contribute…
adminMexican actor Barbara Mori confesses that her looks have played a double role of sorts in her career. “It may have opened doors for me but to meet the expectations…
adminBAFTA-winning actor Jack O’Connell has signed on to star in Legendary Pictures’ next Monsterverse franchise film. He joins the existing cast, including Kaitlyn Dever and Dan Stevens, who returns as…
adminJason Statham’s new action thriller Mutiny, also starring Annabelle Wallis and Roland Moller, is set to be released on January 9, 2026. It was earlier reported that Moller, who starred…
adminThe second season of The Last of Us is set to premiere on JioHotstar in India on April 14. The seven-episode season will first air on HBO before its release…
adminChris Keyser is no stranger to Hollywood’s glittering accolades. As the writer behind the Golden Globe-winning drama Party of Five and the Netflix series The Society, his work has left an indelible mark…
adminBAMAKO, Mali: Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84, Malian television announced Wednesday. The cause of Cissé’s…
admin“Drishyam” chronicles the struggle of Georgekutty, played by Mohanlal, and his family, who come under suspicion when the son of the Inspector General of Police gets killed. Produced by Antony…
admin“Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind,” read the official logline. Besides the…
adminThe director said “The Great Indian Kitchen”, starring Nimisha Sajayan as an unnamed wife, viewed the story from a distance, an aspect that she decided to change in her version,…