Aditi added, “When I read the script, I smiled through it. For me it’s rare to come across a story in this universe. The situational comedy, the twists and the unexpected turns and more...

In response to the post, Anandita joined in with a touch of humour, quipping, “Telling the world how clumsy I am.” On the work front, a full-time politician with BJP, Khushbu was last seen...

Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Zach Grenier, Matthew Goode, Cush Jumbo, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Alan Cumming also play prominent roles in the English series. Apart from Good Wife, Priyamani is awaiting the...

CHENNAI: Questioning the rationale behind the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) keeping ‘Manushi’ movie on hold without specifying the objectionable parts required to be removed, the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the...

Vin Diesel managed to have a court dismiss four claims, from an erstwhile assistant named Asta Jonasson against him, related to employment discrimination. He continues to face two more allegations, of wrongful termination and...

Days after unveiling the first glimpse of Oho Enthan Baby, marking the debut of actor Vishnu Vishal’s brother Rudra, the makers announced that it will release in theatres on July 11. Krishnakumar Ramakumar directs...

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) on Tuesday reiterated that actor Kamal Haasan must withdraw his statement on Kannada language and apologise. In a press statement issued by KFCC, it is stated...

LOS ANGELES: Comic and actor Marc Maron said Monday that he’s ending his popular and influential podcast “WTF with Marc Maron” after nearly 16 years. Maron said on a newly released episode that the...

Talking about how she approached her layered character, Roshni says, “There is a teenage Deepika in the film, who stands up for her family when they face an issue. She remains that way as...

LOS ANGELES: Streaming service Netflix has announced that the fifth and final season of its smash hit series Stranger Things will debut later this year in three-parts. At its annual Tudum event, the streamer...

Netflix’s annual global fan event, Netflix TUDUM 2025, was lit up by Indian rapper Hanumankind, who set the tone for the night with a show-stopping opening act that has fans buzzing. The Kerala-born artist,...

The statement further detailed that Shah, who worked as a freelance cinematographer on ‘Homebound’, was engaged for a limited duration. The production house emphasised that during this period, no complaints were filed with the...

Victoria marks the directorial debut of Sivaranjini. Her maiden feature is produced by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation after receiving the Women Empowerment Grant from the Kerala State Government. The film premiered at...

Actor Ruth Madeley, of Don’t Take My Baby fame, will play the disability activist Judy Heumann in Apple Original Films’s Being Heumann, which is an adaptation of the activist’s memoir. The film is directed...

Recently, Kamal said that Thug Life would even make the audience ‘forget’ Nayakan, his previous film with Mani Ratnam. The actor reinstated his belief in the quality of Thug Life, saying, “For giving you a bad film, I...

A stunt performer has filed a lawsuit against actor-filmmaker Kevin Costner, claiming she was compelled to enact an unscripted rape scene on the set of his film Horizon 2 without adequate safety protocols or...

Just before the release of his long-cherished debut feature Moonwalk, filmmaker Vinod A K speaks with quiet enthusiasm and thoughtful calmness. With over two decades of experience in advertising, he’s a man used to...

Among 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 ceremony with his mother...

Basil Joseph is currently the man for all seasons in Malayalam cinema. Whether behind the camera or in front of it, he has consistently demonstrated a sharp instinct for engaging audiences. After establishing himself...

Aactor-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 during the audio launch...

There was no narrator, no music, no guiding hand to shape the audience’s emotions. Just people — speaking plainly, awkwardly, sometimes defensively. They remembered, justified and hesitated. And in those silences and contradictions, the...

The 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 a lukewarm reception both...

The 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 a whisker as she...

Soni, 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 interest in making this...

HYDERABAD: 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 is contemplating to accord...

You 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 is as an actor....

Billy Joel, the iconic singer-songwriter whose work has also graced feature films, has cancelled 17 upcoming stadium shows in England and North America. The decision comes after a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus...

The 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 Jackson biopic, Michael, has...

22 years have passed since the Muthanga incident, one of the darkest chapters in Kerala’s history. In 2003, as a mark of protest against the then-state government’s delay in allotting them their promised land,...

As 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 that read “Will you...

In a landmark achievement for Indian literature, renowned Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq has been awarded the International Booker Prize for her short stories collection, ‘Heart Lamp’. She shares the prestigious award with her English...

In 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” while filming. “I had...

Karthik 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 schedule will resume this...

The 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 between the actor and...

Dissident 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 back at their jailers....

The first look of the Malayalam film Chinna China Aasai, featuring Indrans and Madhoo (formerly Madhubala) in the lead, was released on Monday. Renowned Tamil filmmaker Mani Ratnam officially unveiled the poster. Notably, it...

Director 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, he wrote, “Christmas 2025....

The 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 Sagar’s social status even...

Some 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. Built around the enduring...

It 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 with Bollywood and its...

British maestro Mike Leigh’s 23rd feature, Hard Truths, is an intense yet compassionate character study of Pansy Deacon (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), a far from likeable person at first sight. High-strung, easily affected and offended and flaring up at...

JAIPUR: 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 was convicted in 2018....

CANNES: 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. Unlike Robert De Niro...

Described 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 deception, cons, and double...

Samuel L Jackson is teaming up with Eva Green for Just Play Dead, reports Variety. The thriller also stars Maria Pedraza in a starring role. Just Play Dead centres around a wealthy criminal, Jack...

Prime 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 game series which began...

Sri 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 film Sapta Sagaradaache Ello...

At 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 debut production Muthayya, a...

PARIS: 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 which he starred in...

The 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 from Godzilla x Kong:...

Dunst 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 Suicides, and Sam Raimi’s...

Vijay’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 starts as a romantic...

From 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 have been spotted in...

What 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 brother. I loved working...

There was a television program called “Hot summer, cool movies” which used to air fun, comedy flicks everyday during the summer break. It’s a nostalgic memory for early 2000s kids. If you’ve ever watched...

Many of us, growing up, would have watched our mother dressing up and admired her style, hoping to someday be like her. We may have even tried on her jewellery, messed up her makeup...

After 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 titled Blessed Be the...

Aneesh 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 think. It’s very different...

Apple 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 the lead. Rogen stars...

Basil 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 Bazooka and Alappuzha Gymkhana,...

As 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. Directed by Edward Berger...

Donald 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 calling foreign movies a...

This 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 came this time thanks...

Director 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. It features Vijayaraghavan, Harisree...

“Yes, we’ve had political satires in Indian cinema before but none that are rooted in new-age ideology—none that aim to decode political fabrication through the lens of contemporary philosophy, satire, and deep social awareness,”...

Better 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 panel discussion titled ‘The...

Later, 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 their wide appeal to...

Dulquer 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 and crew members, including...

The 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 his wife and son...

Popularly 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 film. The makers of...

Nawaz 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 gold-smuggling racket. During a...

Japanese 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 film under her banner,...

Days 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 indeed a part of...

Shine 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 a launch event graced...

A 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 from a screenplay by...

A 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 age are left outside...

Often 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 vision. In his directorial...

The 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 had left the Church’s...

That 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’ by his iconic character...

On 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 Balakrishnan of Parking-fame is...

The 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 after its own people,...

The 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 we never saw coming. Chaurya...

Misha’s sister, Mukta Agrawal, reposted the post, writing, “Guys, please don’t panic. You deserve to know this news, which is why we’re sharing the update now. We’re not in a position to explain the...

Basking 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 and directed by Mohanakrishna...

Malavika’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. According to her, this...

The 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 paying Rs 300, the...

For 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 a long-standing dream. “Every...

A 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 Manhattan District Attorney Alvin...

The film pertains to the landmark case filed in 1978 by a 62-year-old Shah Bano, a mother of five children, seeking alimony from her lawyer husband Ahmed Khan, who had given her triple talaq....

When 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) and a National Award...

Fahadh 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 female lead, alongside Kota...

Directed 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 Blows, it compares favourably...

Mathimaaran 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. “Though you will witness...

The 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 is a display of...

Tamil 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 18, on the busy...

NEW 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 8, 2015, and will...

KOCHI: 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 scene. A case has...

“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 on screen guru. But...

CHANDIGARH: 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 of the Christian community....

Saiju 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 actors. Directed by debutant...

KOCHI: A couple of days after she openly stated that she will not work with actors who use drugs, Malayalam film actor Vincy Aloshious has lodged a formal complaint with the Kerala Film Chamber...

Nandamuri 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 entertainer with action, sentiment,...

Aamir 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 so upsetting it made...

The 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 wedding.” The poster features...

Actor 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, he has made a...

For 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 and director Adhik Ravichandran,...

Rida, 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 unwell mother. “Me not...

Owen 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. In a recent chat...

In an interview with Instant Bollywood, When asked about Pakistani actors previously being barred from working in Indian films and Fawad Khan now making a comeback, Sushmita Sen responded by highlighting the importance of...

Has 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 to be released soon....

After 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 design prize will be...

The 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 social media, calling the...

The actress also talked about her initial hesitation to take on the solo lead role in Pagglait. She said it was her producer’s belief in her that gave her the confidence to believe in...

Despite 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 comes across as a...

CHENNAI: 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 age-related illness. He was...

Akhil 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 role. His character says,...

The 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 money. It’s unfair, but...

Some 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 him,” says director Anand...

NEW DELHI: Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun and Tamil director Atlee on Tuesday confirmed they are set to collaborate on a film, backed by production banner Sun Pictures. Billed as a “magnum opus”, the...

Filmmaker 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 that the film will...

NEW DELHI: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on Monday said his next film “Thudarum”, is slated to hit the big screen on April 25. The 64-year-old actor, who most recently starred in “L2: Empuraan”, shared a...

Literary 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 their latest books, TheIndicPen,...

Who 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 in your career; how...

Following 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 Delhi to immediately ban...

Veteran actor Neena Gupta believes the rise of OTT platforms has brought a long-overdue transformation in the portrayal of women in Indian cinema one that finally gives women, including those of her age, agency,...

Known for his unbridled and risqué standup routines, Brand hosted shows on radio and television, wrote memoirs charting his battles with drugs and alcohol, appeared in several Hollywood movies and was briefly married to...

MUMBAI: Actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who came be known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his series of popular patriotic films such as “Shaheed”, “Upkar” and “Purab Aur Paschim”, died in a Mumbai hospital in the early...

As 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 The Bondsman, Kevin Bacon...

Nimde 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 in Love Mocktail, alongside...

On 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 by the duo Bobby-Sanjay,...

Janet Maslin in The New York Times said Kilmer was “hamstrung by the straight-man aspects of the role,” while Roger Ebert deadpanned that he was a “completely acceptable” substitute for Keaton. Kilmer, who was...

Earlier, 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 Tuesday, the makers unveiled...

Director 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 is eager to take...

The 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 a new poster featuring...

The RSS mouthpiece Organiser continued to target actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran over L2:Empuraan. In its Sunday issue, Organiser said, “Actor-filmmaker Prithviraj sukumaran, who has directed the movie, has shared Mohanlal’s Facebook post. Meanwhile, the production...

Mallika 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 ‘Empuraan‘, and some media...

It’s “the innocent time” of the 80s. A young, attractive Chemistry teacher, Miss Sally Anne Bowen, joins a boys school. All the 900 plus schoolboys are filled with joy. But the 14-year-old Gareth (a...

Kalyan 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 safer route where it...

The beginning of Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 feels like you are eavesdropping on an interesting conversation between strangers on a train. You don’t know the context, you don’t know their personalities, of the...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: 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 has divided the camp...

KOCHI: Mohanlal’s highly anticipated film, ‘L2: Empuraan’, has ignited a fierce debate on social media with some viewers interpreting it as having a political undertone that allegedly disparages right-wing ideologies. Certain right-wing social media...

Vishwadev 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 a new poster on...

Varun 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 Monday with a muhurtham...

LOS 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 podcast, where she appeared...

For 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, is its tendency to...

The Tovino Thomas-starrer Narivetta will hit screens in May, confirmed the makers on Tuesday. Though an exact date has not been announced, the team aims to release the film on May 16. Tippu Shah...

Over the years, Murali Gopy has donned quite a few hats in cinema—screenwriter, actor, lyricist, playback singer, and composer. Among them, his much-valued screenwriter’s hat is embellished with a rich variety of vibrant feathers—read...

Indie 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 Hoon). The film recently had...

Mohanlal, 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 directed towards creating the...

Music 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 his family. In a...

Yami Gautam Dhar came under spotlight with her debut film, Vicky Donor. Leaving a lasting impression in the minds of the audiences with her performance, Yami went on to choose strong women characters with...

The 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 a manic obsession with...

When 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 not on his mind,...

NEW 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 Impossible” franchise and “Top...

Saptagiri 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 KY Babu, Bhanu Prakash...

The makers of the Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, have unveiled the trailer for the film. The second instalment in the Lucifer trilogy will see Mohanlal reprise his iconic role as Khureshi-Ab’raam/Stephen...

KOCHI: Of the 17 Malayalam films that were released in February, only one has made box office progress and is close to turning a profit. The biggest flop Love Dale collected a mere Rs...

It primarily focuses on a mother and her seizure-prone son, who are trapped in a busted-down car outside a service garage. The novel was earlier turned into a feature film by director Lewis Teague....

PATHANAMTHITTA: 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 Mammootty in the name...

The Telugu film Sarangapani Jathakam, starring Priyadarshi, is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 18. Directed by Mohanakrishna Indraganti and produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under Sridevi Movies, the film marks the third...

In 2002, Puneeth made his debut as a lead actor with Appu, directed by Puri Jagannadh, which was a massive commercial success and established him as a major star. Over the next two decades,...

Goswami 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, charted history by becoming...

Ilaiyaraaja 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 listener’s needs – a...

Music 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 Road, today morning with...

‘I get Drawn Towards Real Heroes’: VICKY KAUSHAL What is the fascination with biopics? From Shaheed Udham to Sam Bahadur and now Chhaava. What draws you to the space, since it is not easy...

In 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 stand out to you?...

Ottar 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 Elin Hall as a...

Puneeth 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 once again, coinciding with...

Sukesh 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 Rayala, and others, is...

While 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 of jingoism into the...

Punjabi 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 by Milap Zaveri, known...

The makers of Avika Gor-Aadi Saikumar starrer Shanmukha set a release date for their film at a press meet. Directed by Shanmugam Sappani, Shanmukha will hit theatres on March 21.  The film features Aadi...

“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 ought not to have...

In 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 director without her permission....

Wheesung’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 passed away. He was...

In a review of one play in 1980, TIME magazine said Fugard’s work “indicts the impoverishment of spirit and the warping distortion of moral energy” that engulfed both Blacks and whites in apartheid South...

In 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 Role (Male), while Deepak...

KOCHI: 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 of the Columbia University...

You joined the Marines at the age of 16. How did that experience shape you? It taught me a lot about life and about growing up. I was a fairly confused kid when I...

Ashwini Nambiar, also known by her screen name Rudra, stepped away from the limelight for nearly a decade following her marriage. She made a return to the public eye in 2017 through television serials...

To 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 guy. She then goes...

Frustrated and disheartened, Park considered leaving the industry altogether. “I had become so race-conscious and so angry that I was looking at everything through the lens of race. I felt like there was no...

The 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 them carrying a stretcher...

MUMBAI: A sessions court here has issued a non-bailable warrant against filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma after rejecting his plea for suspension of jail sentence in a cheque bounce case. On January 21, Judicial Magistrate...

Sam 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 up as characters, the...

When it comes to documentaries, at times half the battle for audiences can be won with an unusual idea. As in the case of Elizabeth Lo’s Mistress Dispeller which deals with the curious case...

Popular 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 she is currently undergoing...

Music director-actor GV Prakash Kumar will soon be seen headlining the adventure film Kingston. Besides releasing in Tamil, the film will also hit theatres in Telugu on March 7. Ahead of the film’s release,...

GV 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 hydraulic system to make...

Director Hemanth M Rao has dismissed rumours that his project Bhairavana Kone Paata, starring Shivarajkumar, has been shelved. Calling the claims “baseless,” Rao reassured fans that the ambitious film is very much on track,...

Ford had made a recent public appearance at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards just days before his diagnosis, where he participated in a light-hearted skit with his Shrinking co-star Jessica Williams. The...

Born 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 history as one of...

Catholic 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 current state of the...

The makers of Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit unveiled an exciting update that Anurag Kashyap is set to debut in Telugu with the film. He plays Swamy, a fearless, witty and brutally honest police officer. A...

Asif 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 debutant Sethunath Padmakumar, the...

Guy Ritchie’s organised crime series for Paramount+ and Showtime has been titled MobLand. The series is all set to debut on the platform on March 30. MobLand is headlined by Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan,...

LOS ANGELES: Oscar-winning cinema giant Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead in their home in an incident police are calling “suspicious.” The bodies of Hackman, 95, and his classical pianist wife...

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...

Antony, 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 strike, questioning Suresh Kumar...

Lohith 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 film, Rakshasa, in his...