Actor 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 in exchange for an...

The 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 Gururaj Jaggesh in a...

The 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 that take away from...

Prajwal, 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 much beyond that. Similarly,...

Many Bollywood star-kids made their debut last year. Some of them went down well, and some, didn’t. The year, however, was kind to Junaid Khan, who debuted with Maharaj on Netflix. Khan managed to...

Mexican 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 as an actor has...

The 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 on JioHotstar, with the...

Jason 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 with Priyanka Chopra and...

Chris 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 on the entertainment industry....

BAMAKO, 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 death was not announced....

“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 Perumbavoor under the banner...

“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 two actors, Gabriel Luna...

The 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, which also gives the...

“As an actor, I’ve been fortunate to receive immense love, support, and respect from the industry, critics, and audiences. I’ve always been drawn to stories that challenge conventions and offer fresh perspectives,” she said....

Daniel Craig was the longest-serving actor to portray James Bond. So, when he chose to play William Lee in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’, some thought he took the role to explore vulnerability, far removed from...

A work well done is inspiration in itself. Marco, for Malayalam’s latest cine sensation Unni Mukundan, is that inspiration. He basks in all the glory of the Rs 100-crore-plus success, finds in it the...

The team behind Monk the Young, which has sparked curiosity with its intriguing title, is set for its theatrical release on February 28. Following the success of its teaser and catchy songs, the official...

Jnanpith Award winner and famous author Chandrashekhar Kambar recently unveiled the title of the upcoming film KA-11-1977. Directed by Jagadeesh Koppa, the film is set to have its muhurat ceremony soon. A film’s title...

Sheeran also spoke about his initial years as a musician, where he would sing ‘The A Team’ in London bars. “When I wrote this song, I really thought it would change everything for me....

The filmmaker reflected on how OTT once seemed like a limitless space for creative exploration, but over time, economic pressures and other considerations have taken centre stage. “OTT was this golden egg; everyone could...

After his role in the recent drama series Parachute on Disney+ Hotstar, actor Krishna Kulasekaran is set to don the police uniform again in a crime investigation thriller next. Tentatively titled KK 25, the...

Emotional comedies aren’t just films; if well made, they’re warm embraces, crafted to find a place in our hearts and stay there. They thrive on universal charm, offering lightness to counter life’s heaviness. Brahma...

KOCHI: The Malayalam film industry appears to be headed for a vertical split with producer Antony Perumbavoor on Thursday coming out against the proposed move to stop production and release of movies by a...

The two OTT platforms, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar have merged together to form a new platform JioHotstar, said a press release shared by the platform. Along with Indian shows and movies, JioHotstar will stream...

“I’m someone who loves people…I prioritise their love first. So I think that keeps me going, that makes me feel like it’s okay if I have to shoot two-three films at the same time....

In the upcoming rom-com-caper Dhoom Dhaam, a different kind of action ensues as a bride and a groom are chased by gangsters on their first night. Pratik Gandhi plays the groom Veer Poddar, a...

She credited her mother for immediately recognising the signs and seeking professional help, which proved to be a turning point. “I was very lucky that my mother noticed and immediately reached out to a...

Vinay Rai delivers a stylish and compelling performance in Akhil Paul and Anas Khan’s recent thriller Identity, now streaming on ZEE5. Despite the positive reception to his performance, Vinay remains grounded, acknowledging the importance...

During his podcast with Big Boss 18 contestant Rajat Dalal, Yadav made fun of Darang’s name and her casting in the movie ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. He said only a person with bad taste would like...

KOCHI: The Ernakulam Additional Sessions Court has acquitted Malayalam film actor Shine Tom Chacko and seven others in a case related to a suspected drug party at an apartment in Kochi in January 2015....

It’s a familiar pattern for Ye, 47, who is now in the headlines as often for his provocative, often hate-filled rants as he is for his music. The rapper has been locked out of...

Popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia (also known by his internet moniker ‘BeerBiceps’) finds himself in a centre of a storm after he made a “filthy” joke during comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got...

LOS ANGELES: The use of artificial intelligence, better known as AI, in films is increasing at a fast pace and the makers whose films make it to the Oscars will now reportedly have to...

Your last outing was in Maharaj, showcasing an exploitative man. How do you view the portrayal of masculinity in films? I love every shade, whether it was Maharaj, Action Hero, or now Paatal Lok....

For every Rs 100 crore a film grosses, Rs 30 crore is siphoned off to the government, leaving producers with just Rs 27 crore, a situation many say is untenable for the future of...

Sneha has also written the adapted screenplay for the film and she is conscious not to carry ahead some of the problematic aspects of the original. For instance, in a scene early on, Gaurav...

Martin McDonagh, the writer and director of the 2018 Oscar Best Picture nominated film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, is set to begin production on his next film, Wild Horse Nine. The film will...

Distributor Black Bear Pictures is backing a new sub-genre with Bad Boy, a horror film told from the perspective of a dog. The film centers on a young woman’s desperate struggle to escape a...

It’s a joy when films break out of what they are supposed to be as star vehicles. Vidaamuyarchi begins with an extremely sensitive topic, and treats it with such gentleness and without judgment. Arjun (Ajith) is,...

Ajaneesh Loknath, one of the most popular music composers in the Kannada film industry, is back with his latest collaboration. Known for his unforgettable work in Kantara, Kirik Party, Vikrant Rona, RangiTaranga, Bell Bottom,...

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) to submit an action-taken report on casting couch incidents in the Bollywood film industry. The directive follows...

Roopesh Shetty has carved out a unique space for himself in the Tulu film industry as both an actor and director. A household name in Tulu cinema, he is also widely recognised as a...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.: In a clipped Nordic accent, Swedish indie folk singer Sarah Klang politely asked the soundboard operator at Nashville’s Blue Room to turn up her microphone. The request, made recently during a rare...

“Time’s about to be frozen still. This week has been ultra crazy and it’s not over yet! SUPER STOKED to be sharing the stage with one of my absolute favssss ED SHEERAN!!! (sic)” she...

Mammotty is next set to team up with Nithish Sahadev, who made his directorial debut in 2023 with the fun family drama Falimy. Nithish has co-written his sophomore film with Anuraj OB, who earlier penned...

Chandrika Tandon, a 71-year-old Indian-American musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, is a woman of remarkable versatility and achievement. Best known for her fusion of classical Indian and world music, Tandon’s journey has taken her from...

Ranabir and Dhritiman Das were drawn to filmmaking long before they could make sense of the world. Thanks to a neighbour who made ad films. Decades later, the older brother Ranabir is the co-producer...

From the near-extinct, flightless kakapo of New Zealand to Australia’s flying foxes dying in intense heatwaves and South Africa’s heavily trafficked pangolin, Tortoise Media’s new podcast series, The Animal Sensemaker, unpacks the story of...

Actor Shine Tom Chacko has announced through his Instagram handle that he is part of the Ajith starrer Good Bad Ugly, directed by Adhik Ravichandran. Besides Ajith and Shine, the film’s cast includes Trisha Krishnan,...

In his hero-entry scene in Deva, Shahid Kapoor, in a buzz cut and a stubble, thrusts his pelvis to ‘Are Diwano Mujhe Pehchano’ from Don (1978). In a mural, Amitabh Bachchan’s Vijay, another Salim-Javed...

NEW YORK: Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, libertine and old soul who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones’ greatest songs and endured as a torch singer and survivor of...

This year, the ‘All Too Well’ singer will compete with Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short and Sweet, and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft in the Album of the Year category. Swift,...

Sunny Wayne, Babu Antony, and Narain will headline Sahasam, written and helmed by Bibin Krishna of Twenty One Gms (2022) fame. Billed as an entertainer, the new film was launched in Kochi on Tuesday...

When it comes to its exploration of the theme of voyeurism, there is a lot about Yeo Siew Hua’s Stranger Eyes that could make one instantly recall Alfred Hitchcock. For instance, the Rear Window-like...

LOS ANGELES: Pop icon Madonna has criticised the newly elected Donald Trump administration for its decision to remove protections for transgender people and end diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, urging citizens to keep fighting...

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Anthony Mackie has issued a clarification after he received backlash for saying that beloved superhero character Captain America does not represent America. Mackie, who headlines his first solo movie as...

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed Netflix’s plea to reject the copyright infringement suit filed by actor Dhanush against Nayanthara over her documentary. Dhanush had filed a civil suit seeking Rs 10...

MUMBAI: Disney+ Hotstar recorded an impressive 83 lakh views for the live stream of British rock band Coldplay’s concert in Ahmedabad on 26 January, with viewers clocking a total of 16.5 crore minutes of...

The teaser of Bad Girl, which was released on Sunday, presented a refreshing coming-of-age tale. Director Varsha Bharath, who makes her debut with the film, reveals that she wanted to make a coming-of-age film...

Stone continued, “They have suggested an oversight board, something like the former [JFK Assassination Records Review Board], to verify that all records have been properly released in unredacted form. If those records reveal a...

On Sunday, the makers of Vijay’s Thalapathy 69, KVN Productions, announced the film’s title. Helmed by H Vinoth, the film is now officially titled Jana Nayagan. The makers also unveiled the first look poster in which...

The last few years have been a trying time for the industry as well as for the artist community. How did that impact the writing ? What we’re dealing with in the world affects...

AHMEDABAD: Coldplay’s highly anticipated live concerts are set to electrify Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, drawing an unprecedented crowd of 110,000 passionate fans from across India and beyond. However, the excitement comes with significant...

Actor Kartik Aaryan, who is set to host the upcoming award show, said he is going to give his best. “I’m happy to be part of the 25th anniversary of IIFA. I’m going to...

Earlier British Member of parliament of the Conservative Party, Bob Blackman had urged the UK Home Secretary to intervene after his constituents in north-west London were threatened by “masked Khalistani terrorists” who burst into...

Earlier British Member of parliament of the Conservative Party, Bob Blackman had urged the UK Home Secretary to intervene after his constituents in north-west London were threatened by “masked Khalistani terrorists” who burst into...

The music director said that he would feel happy if his decision to donate his body organs after his time inspired others too to register for organ donation. “I have put out this video...

NEW DELHI: “Anuja”, a New Delhi-set short film, on Thursday bagged a nomination in the Live Action Short category at the 97th Academy Awards. “Anuja”, directed by Adam J Graves and Suchitra Mattai, is...

While talking about his directorial debut Kudumbasthan, in an earlier conversation with CE, Rajeshwar Kalisamy had revealed that he set out wanting to make an adventure film before finally realising, “What greater adventure than...

By 1967, Dylan was in semi-seclusion, having allegedly broken his neck in a motorcycle accident, and he and the group settled in the artist community in Woodstock that two years later would become world...

Importantly, in 2014, the Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property for India in Mumbai issued a notice declaring the Pataudi family’s properties in Bhopal as “enemy property.” Later, in 2016, an ordinance by...

Vineeth Sreenivasan’s much-delayed film Oru Jaathi Jaathakam will be released on January 30, announced the makers on Monday. The film was earlier scheduled to release last year on August 22. It is directed by...

The critically acclaimed film Thadavu (The Sentence) is set to hit theatres on February 21, the makers announced on Monday. Directed by debutant Fazil Razak, it delves into the solitary life of a middle-aged...

Actor Vijay Kumar, known for his role in Bheema, has announced his next project with long-time associate RR Vetri Vel, popularly known as Thambi. Tentatively titled VK 30, the film marks a reunion with...

Actor Dharma Keerthiraj, known for his stint on Bigg Boss, is returning to his passion—acting—with his upcoming film, Harry. Directed by Surya Kiran and Arun Surya, the film is a murder mystery infused with...

How do you explain to a five-year-old what it feels like to go blind? As Edith Pelletier grapples with the challenge of giving an honest yet meaningful answer to one of her three inquisitive...

Distancing herself from the ‘nepo-baby’ tag may not be easy for Hollywood actor Lily-Rose Depp. Born to Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, the 25-year-old actor debuted in Kevin Smith’s Tusk in the year 2014....

Plowright made her feature film debut with an uncredited turn in American director John Huston’s epic adaptation of Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” in 1956, starring Gregory Peck as the obsessed Captain Ahab. A year...

After a long tussle with the Censor Board, Kangana Ranaut’s Indira Gandhi biopic Emergency finally sees the light of day. Coming from a BJP MP, it is a sincere yet inept attempt to humanise...

CHANDIGARH: The cinemas and multiplexes across Punjab on Friday were forced to cancel the screening of Kangana Ranaut-starrer Emergency following protests by various Sikh organization and farmers’ bodies. Kangana plays the role of former...

NEW YORK: The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will...

In a significant time jump post-intermission, Siddharth looks to be a different man with a poised demeanour, almost having shed all his buzzing energy. Shriya has her focus steady and it is refreshing to...

Arvindh Srinivasan, who is back to the director’s chair after the 2022 Arulnithi-starrer Dejavu, reveals that his recent film Tharunam started during a conversation with an old friend. He says, “One day, a friend...

KOCHI: Even as a large crowd gathered outside the Ernakulam District Jail in Kakkanad, businessman Boby Chemmanur — who was granted bail by the High Court around 4pm — failed to secure release from...

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday ticked off prominent businessman Boby Chemmanur for refusing to come out of jail after getting bail a day ago in a sexual harassment filed by Malayalam actor...

KOCHI: Amidst the celebrations of his action thriller movie Marco making waves across the country, and minting Rs 100 crore in gross collection, actor Unni Mukundan has announced his decision to step down from...

On Monday, Tovino Thomas announced that his upcoming political drama Narivetta, directed by Ishq-fame Anuraj Manohar, has completed shooting. The actor described the film as demanding yet rewarding, with filming spanning 65 days. He...

Sundar C’s long-delayed film Madha Gaja Raja operates in excess, from the characterisation to the comedy and everything in between. The film establishes early on that Vishal’s titular character is a saviour for all...

Claude Jarman Jr., who received a Juvenile Academy Award for his heart-tugging performance as the boy who adopts an orphaned fawn in the 1946 MGM classic The Yearling, has passed away. Jarman was 90...

NEW DELHI: Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut hosted a special screening of her upcoming film Emergency for Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Gadkari watched the political drama, featuring Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira...

You are working with a youngster like Utkarsh Sharma. What was the experience like? Utkarsh Sharma may be a newcomer and younger than me, but he has performed excellently. He is young, so I...

LONDON: Ed Sheeran wants people to take music in schools seriously. The British singer-songwriter has set up a foundation to ensure that kids in the UK get access to “high-quality” music education. Sheeran started...

But isn’t it too dated an idea in today’s times? You also can’t help but wonder why Thomas is so scared, despite not wanting to be a priest in the first place. Or is...

11.  Wings Of Desire (1987) – The film has achieved cult status all around the world and marked Wenders’ “homecoming” as it was his first German film after eight years in America. 12.  Until The End Of...

It is through Vivek Gopinathan, a disgraced cop played by Asif Ali, that we see the film unravel the mystery of who the victim truly was. Asif is no stranger to wearing the police...

The one and only P Jayachandran Sir. Ours was a 30-year-old relationship. I began as a fan and went on to become someone with whom he would talk almost daily. And how can I...

As he gears up for the release of his second film, Jofin T Chacko reflects on the journey that brought Rekhachithram to life. The anticipation is palpable, but he exudes an unflappable calm. “This...

The Kannada film industry is no stranger to supernatural thrillers, but Choo Mantar promises to elevate the genre with its chilling atmosphere, intense performances, and technical finesse, according to the cast. Directed by Navaneeth,...

Kunchacko Boban is set to team up with director Arun Varma, who made his directorial debut with the Suresh Gopi-starrer Garudan (2023), for a new film titled Baby Girl. Also confirmed as a thriller,...

Actor Ajith Kumar, who is gearing up for the upcoming Dubai 24 Hours, also called the 24H Dubai 2025, had his Porsche crash during the training session. The actor was said to have been...

LOS ANGELES: Spider-Man co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya are engaged. The news comes after Zendaya stepped out for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday flashing a massive diamond ring on her left-hand ring...

The 2025 Golden Globe Awards were presented on Sunday evening, with films such as The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez securing multiple accolades. While Emilia Pérez received the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, ‘El Mal’ from the film...

However, on whether the books that he read influenced him to write reticent characters, he responds, “It is not that I don’t like to write talkative characters. Any character and the way they behave...

Former Miss Karnataka Parvati Nair loved studies. The Tamil superhit film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) actor topped her batch at the Manipal Institute of Technology. So, how did she find her footing...

Keira Knightley’s intelligent choice of characters is nothing new. The 39-year-old star bagged her first film role at the age of nine. It was in 2002 that Knightley won the London Film Critics’ Circle...

Elaborating on the premise of the film, Guru Nandan shares, “This is a story about the life of a comedian. The hero is a stand-up comedian, and we’re trying to convey the pain behind...

The first look of Sumathi Valavu, which marks the reunion of Malikappuram’s writer Abhilash Pillai and director Vishnu Sasi Shankar, was unveiled on Friday. A horror fantasy, the film has Arjun Ashokan, Balu Varghese,...

Q. When you’re not acting, how do you like to unwind and relax? Do you have any hobbies or activities that help you recharge? I enjoy photography, making movies (I created a movie in...

MUMBAI: Filmmaker Dinesh Vijan’s production banner Maddock has announced a slate of new and returning titles in his ambitious horror-comedy universe including Stree 3, Munjya 2, Shakti Shalini, Chamunda and Pehla Mahayudh. The announcement...

NEW DELHI: Chidambaram the director of Manjummel Boys and Jithu Madhavan, the writer of Aavesham, are teaming up for an upcoming Malayalam film. The untitled project, which promises to be a “spectacle,” was announced...

Sanchith Sanjeev is all set to make his much-awaited debut in the film industry. After a couple of announcements of films that didn’t come to fruition, his wait is finally over. His debut film...

Big event films are the arterial lifeline of Indian cinema, bringing festivities, year-round discussions, and new records. Unfortunately, for Tamil cinema, 2024 has been a disappointing year for big event films. Even though we...

The makers of Pravinkoodu Shappu, headlined by Soubin Shahir and Basil Joseph, have announced January 16, 2025, as the release date. Written and directed by debutant Sreeraj Sreenivasan, it is an investigation thriller centred...

“My co-star is drunk every day, and he’s obviously going through something, and I have full sympathy for that. But I’m also waiting, as is the whole crew, six hours a day for him...

Films were not Tamil cinema’s strongest suit in 2024. The year saw big-star vehicles cause disappointments, even as some smaller films managed to make an impact. Despite such a lacklustre year for Tamil cinema,...

Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride” that he made alongside Nancy Meyers, has died. He was 83. Shyer died...

Virat, who made his lead role debut with Kiss, returns to the big screen in Royal and is ready to take on the mantle of a hero. “The producers, Jayanna and Bhogendra, are the...

NEW DELHI: Rajshri Productions announced on Sunday that it has re-released the popular romance drama “Maine Pyar Kiya”, starring Salman Khan and Bhagyashree, to mark the film’s 35th anniversary. The movie, which originally released...

From playing a tomboy in Mirzapur to a demure girl in Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, Shweta Tripathi has experimented with a range of characters onscreen. Starting her career with Masaan, Tripathi has yet again...

Crime comedy thrillers are a delicate balancing act, requiring a seamless blend of intrigue and humour to keep the audience invested. Unfortunately, Srikakulam SherlockHolmes stumbles at nearly every step, squandering its promising premise with...

MANANTHAVADY: Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has called for ‘allyship’ among women to bust the myth of women wanting to pull down other women. “Justice will be served if women form allies among themselves,” she said.At...

Shyam Benegal, who celebrated his 90th birthday on December 14, 2024, passed away on December 23, 2024. He had long been a towering figure in Indian cinema. I’ve known him since 1973, and every...

Preity Mukhundhan (Star) In a film that begins as a slice-of-life story about Kavin’s Kalaiarasan and evolves into a broader narrative, Preity Mukhundhan’s brief yet memorable presence as Meera Malarkodi adds warmth to Kalai’s...

KOZHIKODE: Prominent figures from the Malayalam film industry including Mammootty, Mohan Lal and Manju Warrier paid their final respects to legendary M T Vasudevan Nair, who died here on December 25. Known for his...

In Stewart’s autobiography, “Rod,” he would remember Perry’s home in West Hollywood as “the scene of much late-night skulduggery through the 1970s and beyond, and a place you knew you could always fall into...

Originally envisioned by Mohanlal and TK Rajeev Kumar, Barroz was meant to be a live 3D stage play based on Jijo’s novel of the same title. When the logistics proved too daunting, the concept evolved into...

Shyam Benegal was truly a trendsetter for the parallel cinema movement in the country. He gave breaks to many new actors, who went on to become towering figures in the industry, such as Naseeruddin...

SANTA FE, N.M. : New Mexico prosecutors won’t pursue an appeal of a court’s decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on a cinematographer on the set...

“Wicked,” the hit musical adaption starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, added $13.5 million in North American theaters to push its domestic total to $383.9 million. Those films, among others, have led a Hollywood...

MUMBAI: Shyam Benegal, who heralded a new era in Hindi cinema with the ‘parallel movement’ in the 1970s and 1980s with classics such as “Ankur”, “Mandi” and “Manthan”, died on Monday after battling chronic...

The year 2024 is set to end with the theatrical release of Out of Syllabus, written and directed by the multitalented Pradeep Doddaiah, on December 27. Produced by K Vijayakala Sudhakar, the film dives...

Blake Lively has accused her It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” her reputation in a legal complaint. The complaint...

Q: How do you prepare for a role like this one? Jennifer Lopez: I still use the process I did for Selena. It is kind of inundating myself with as much information as I...

“It was a rock star album made in a very rock star process,” said Kehlani, whose approach was completely different than their 2022 release “Blue Water Road,” where she was focused more on meditation,...

What impressed Samyuktha the most was Sudeep’s dedication. “I was amazed at how hardworking Sudeep sir is. He showed us how he edits his scenes. At times, I just wanted to sit and watch...

Around four months after the release of its inaugural season on Apple TV+, the streamer has renewed the Vince Vaughn-starrer series Bad Monkey for another season. Season one is an adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s novel Bad Monkey....

Fasil Muhammed, director of Feminichi Fathima, a satirical exploration of patriarchy and gender dynamics within a conservative Muslim household, has been garnering rave responses from audiences at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK),...

Who knew a mattress could spark a revolution? Premiered at the International Competition section at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), Fasil Muhammed’s directorial debut Feminichi Fathima (Feminist Fathima) takes the mundane...

Actor Vijay Sethupathi’s 50th film Maharaja is making and breaking box-office records in China. The latest update from the trackers is that the film has collected Rs 82 crore in China, surpassing Baahubali 2, which has reportedly...

The list also includes France’s “Emilia Perez”, “I’m Still Here” (Brazil), “Universal Language” (Canada), “Waves” (Czech Republic), “The Girl with the Needle” (Denmark), and “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” from Germany. The other...

Ahead of the release of Varun Dhawan’s action film Baby John, the actor revealed what were the changes made in the film’s script that made it distinct from the Vijay-starrer Theri, directed by Atlee. At a...

LOS ANGELES: The second part of musical fantasy movie “Wicked” has been titled “Wicked: For Good”, Hollywood studio Universal Pictures has announced. The follow-up, directed by Jon M Chu, will be released in theatres...

Haritha Gogineni’s Fear sets out to navigate the labyrinth of a troubled mind, offering an ambitious portrait of schizophrenia and childhood trauma. While the premise teases an immersive psychological horror film, the execution falters,...

He added that Zakir Hussain was a “treasure trove of skill and knowledge” who encouraged the entire music community through his collaborations and actions. In a career spanning six decades, Hussain collaborated with some...

At the 2024 Grammys, Hussain earned his first honour for best global music album for ‘This Moment’ as part of the fusion music group Shakti, which includes founding member British guitarist John McLaughlin, as...

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, ‘Lady Superstar’ Nayanthara opened up about her journey of over two decades in Indian cinema. She recalled working with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on veteran filmmaker Fazil’s...

In today’s society, rules are very different; perhaps there are no rules. So, when you see a character letting loose to get what he wants and believes is his right or is unhinged, the...

NEW DELHI: Raj Kapoor, the legend of Indian cinema, created a body of work that remains iconic with films that hold a special place in the hearts of audiences even today. As the country...

NEW DELHI: Filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” has bagged a nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards. The nominations for the awards ceremony,...

The longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases. He is accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars worth of cigars...

Actor Keerthy Suresh has married her boyfriend Antony Thattil in a traditonal wedding ceremony in Goa, in the presence of their families and close friends. Taking to social media, Keerthy shared first photos with...

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) has issued an advisory to Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh not to glorify drugs, and violence during his ‘Dil-Luminati’ India Tour concert here at Exhibition...

NEW DELHI: A day after the members of Raj Kapoor’s family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan thanked him for inviting them to “commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy” of...

WASHINGTON: Acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee will be honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 77th Annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards, set to take place on February 8, 2025. Lee, the...

After a long wait, Pa Ranjith and Vikram’s latest outing, Thangalaan, has now premiered on Netflix. The film hit theatres on August 15 and opened to mixed reviews.  Thangalaan also stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Daniel...

‘All We Imagine’ As Light follows the story of Prabha, a troubled nurse who receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband, and Anu, her young roommate seeking intimacy with her boyfriend. Their journey...

Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery to become a woman, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods to lead...

Ranbir Kapoor has given updates on his upcoming films: Animal Park, Brahmastra 2 and Ramayana. In a recent interview with Deadline Hollywood, Ranbir shared that the second instalment of the Animal franchise will go on floors in 2027 since the film’s...

Describe the moment you first walked out on set as Glinda. Jon (director Jon M Chu) did a speech that morning, and I remember holding Cynthia’s hand and just sobbing as he welcomed the...

NEW DELHI: Telugu star Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa 2: The Rule” crossed Rs 500 crore mark at the global box office, continuing its phenomenal blockbuster run in cinemas. Production banner Mythri Movie Makers, which has...

It’s December, and Netflix has entered its annual assembly-line phase of holiday rom-coms, rolling out one ‘Christmas miracle’ after another. This week, we unwrap Our Little Secret, Lindsay Lohan’s third holiday outing with the...

Rasoulof has been busy traveling from film festival to film festival. In September, he and his 24-year-old daughter attended the Telluride festival in Colorado. Many more such stops were to come. Since fleeing Iran,...

HYDERABAD: Actor Allu Arjun on Friday announced a sum of Rs 25 lakh to the family of a woman who died due to asphyxiation at a theatre screening ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere show in Hyderabad....

The news about National Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty teaming up with director Sandeep Singh for The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has set the internet ablaze. With Sandeep Singh, known for his work...

The joy of watching Pushparaj’s character is his unapologetic rejection of social pretenses. He’s a refreshing departure from the self-righteous, do-gooder hero archetype. Pushpa is a product of a corrupt world—a virus that mutates...

Renowned music composer Sam CS is riding high on recent successes, especially with his hit Telugu film KA and the much-anticipated Pushpa 2. In an exclusive interview with CE, he reflects on his journey,...

CHENNAI: Saying that the portrayal of his mobile number as belonging to the heroine of the Tamil film ‘Amaran’ has caused him mental agony, VV Vaageesan, an engineering student, has filed a petition in...

“I want to thank you guys because tonight before we got off here, I was exhausted, I didn’t know if I was going to make it to the show. I swear, I was so...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) to begin on December will have films from Armenia in the ‘country focus’ section. Seven critically acclaimed Armenian films will be screened, showcasing the nation’s...

NEW DELHI: Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix winning title “All We Imagine As Light” has won the best international feature award at the 2024 Gotham Awards. The annual awards, which honours independent films across...

Besides taking on a prominent role in Parachute, Krishna also served as its producer. It is his debut production in Tamil, but the actor says that he could manage these two different roles with...

Vikrant Massey took to social media on Monday morning to announce his retirement from acting. In a small note, he wrote that it is time to recalibrate and go back home. He also said...

The circle is far from complete, I am somewhere in the middle”, says Anupam Kher as he celebrates four decorated decades in the film industry. The veteran’s journey in Bollywood began as an experiment;...

An adaptation of August Wilson’s play, The Piano Lesson, provides an insightful look into the lives of African Americans in the 1930s. The film blends supernatural undertones with a historical lens. The story begins...

Pradeep Maddali’s ‘Vikkatakavi’ opens with an impressive premise, setting the stage for an engrossing detective thriller coupled with Telangana’s folklore. The series immediately draws viewers in, introducing a protagonist with a distinct regional identity—a...

NEW DELHI: Businessman Raj Kundra, whose premises were raided by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday, has requested the media to “respect boundaries” and not drag his wife, actor Shilpa Shetty’s name into “unrelated matters”....

PANAJI: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) ended with a grand closing ceremony held at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa on November 28. The nine-day event showcased over...

Dhanush’s production house, Wunderbar Films, has initiated legal proceedings against Nayanthara, her filmmaker spouse Vignesh Sivan, and their production company Rowdy Pictures, besides two others. The dispute centres around the inclusion of a three-second...

While Chennai is close to him for introducing him to the depth of Carnatic music and its incredible discipline, Kolkata for its soulful music, Bangalore for its vibrant music scene and Delhi for its...

Director Satya Prakash, celebrated for his critically acclaimed film Rama Rama Re…, is set to make a striking return with his latest venture, X & Y. This upcoming comedy-fantasy not only marks Satya’s acting...

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered a notice to actress Nayanthara, her husband-director Vignesh Shivan and the Mumbai-based Los Gatos Production Services India LLP, an entity of Netflix, on a case filed...

Yogi Babu is set to make his Hollywood debut in the upcoming film, Trap City, which Tel K Ganesan not only wrote and directed but also produced through his Kyyba Films banner. The film also...

In the video, Aishwarya can be heard saying that women are not responsible for street harassment. “Street harassment, how do you deal with it? Avoid eye contact? No. Look the problem directly in the...

A 51-year-old Malayalam actress who recently lodged sexual harassment complaints against prominent actors in the film industry said that she will not withdraw her complaints and will pursue them legally to seek justice. Speaking...

At its heart, Anshu tells the story of a woman rising from pain to rediscover her purpose. Dhriti’s journey toward self-discovery is fraught with obstacles, but her emotional resilience makes her unforgettable. Her journey...

PANAJI: ‘Maa Kaali: The Erased History of Bengal’ is set for its world premiere to be held at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The film–an attempt to bring to...

Despite these setbacks, Nayanthara built a stellar career in the South Indian film industry, navigating professional hurdles and personal relationships with remarkable tenacity. Even during the protests surrounding her role in Sri Rama Rajyam...

Actors Bibin George and Anson Paul are set to headline a new film titled Shukran. Written by Rahul Kalyan, the film was officially launched with a pooja ceremony, accompanied by the release of its...

PANAJI: Sharing memories of his father and noted filmmaker Akkineni Nageswara Rao, widely known as ANR, Telugu superstar Nagarjuna on Friday said that ANR’s belief that language should not be a barrier was ahead...

Trump got a warm welcome — but not everyone was amused That’s what seems to have brought Trump, a veteran TV entertainer himself, into the studios of Joe Rogan, the nation’s most listened-to podcaster,...

Praising the filmmakers, CM Yogi added that the film’s team had fulfilled its responsibility to uncover the truth. The CM added that the theme of the film was deeply connected with Ayodhya and paid...

KOZHIKODE: Renowned Malayalam actor Meghanathan, aged 60, passed away following complications from a lung-related ailment. The actor, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode, breathed his last on Wednesday. His funeral...

On Tuesday, Shah Rukh Khan took to social media to announce that his son Aryan Khan will be making his debut as a creator and director for an upcoming Netflix series, scheduled for release...

AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s separation AR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their separation on Tuesday evening, attributing the decision to “significant emotional strain in their relationship.” The couple, who married in 1995, are...

AR Rahman’s spouse Saira on Tuesday announced her decision to part ways with her husband. Saira made the shocking announcement in a statement given to India Today through her legal representative Vandana Shah. According to...

NEW DELHI: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has claimed that Payal Kapadia’s Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light is facing difficulty in securing a platform for its digital debut. The film scripted history by becoming...

KOLKATA: Uma Dasgupta, who immortalised the role of ‘Durga’ in Satyajit Ray’s iconic film Pather Panchali (1955) died at a private hospital on Monday, family sources said. The 84-year-old actor, who had been suffering...

NEW DELHI: Actor-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday announced that her much-awaited film ‘Emergency’ will be released in theatres on January 17. The update comes a month after the actor-filmmaker said the team had...

Fancy lowering yourself onto a stunning red napa leather sofa, nestling in the heart of an erstwhile 18-foot drop tank from a MiG-21 fighter jet? Or playing roulette on a MiG Spinning Compressor Rotor...

NEW DELHI: Actor Jyotika on Sunday voiced support for husband Suriya’s latest release “Kanguva” amid poor reviews and described the film as an “absolute” cinematic experience while calling out critics for overlooking the good...