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Cognizant of the evolution of storytelling in the last few decades, Radha Mohan notes, “It is important to be observant of what is happening around us and how the youth…
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SAN DIEGO: Comic-Con International, the comic book and pop culture extravaganza, is kicking off in San Diego. The convention, which draws over 130,000 fans annually, opens for a preview night…
When the first season of Mirzapur was released in 2018, it gave a new face to Ali Fazal. Till then, he was seen doing lighter roles in films like Fukrey…
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Naveen Kumar of MRT Music claims that the songs from the films Nyaya Ellide (1982) and Gaali Maathu (1981) were used without the necessary copyrights. In defence, Paramvah Studios shared…
NEW YORK: Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There”…
BENGALURU: Young talent Vamshi is taking on dual roles as both actor and director in the upcoming film, Firefly, which is produced by Niveditha Shivarajkumar, daughter of the legendary Shivarajkumar.…
MUMBAI: Indo-Canadian singer Karan Aujla, the voice behind Vicky Kaushal’s popular dance number “Tauba Tauba”, has announced a multi-city India tour. Aujla, 27, shared the news on his Instagram story…
BENGALURU: 3 Idiots (2009) left an indelible mark in Indian cinema, and went on to inspire countless filmmakers. Director B R Rajshekar, who shares that he has watched the Aamir…
There are two ways in which characters in Julia von Heinz‘s Treasure, the film adaptation of the 1999 novel Too Many Men by Lily Brett, handle trauma. One is by…
Set in Ujire, Hejjaru utilises its locations as pivotal backdrops intricately woven into the narrative, adding depth and authenticity to the film’s setting. The visuals, guided by cinematographer Amar Gowda,…
BENGALURU: The Karnataka state government has proposed a new cess ranging from one to two per cent, on cinema tickets and Over-the-Top (OTT) subscription fees to support film and cultural…
How much do you relate to your character in ‘Bad Newz’? My character Akhil Chadha is a happy and carefree Delhi. The common thing between us is that we like…
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MUMBAI: Bollywood couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have announced the arrival of their first child, a daughter. In a joint statement, Richa and Ali confirmed that they welcomed a…
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MANGALURU: Veteran Kannada film and theatre personality Sadananda Suvarna passed away at a private hospital in Mangaluru on Tuesday due to age-related ailments. He was 92. Born in Mulki near…
BENGALURU: An FIR has been registered against Kannada actor-filmmaker Rakshit Shetty over alleged “unauthorised usage” of a music company’s two songs in his movie Bachelor Party, police said on Monday.…
MUMBAI: A Mumbai court on Monday granted bail to a YouTuber held last month for allegedly threatening to kill actor Salman Khan and boasting about links to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.…
NEW DELHI: Real-life survival drama “Aadujeevitham” (“The Goat Life”), starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, will start streaming on Netflix from July 19, the platform said on Sunday. Based on the 2008 bestselling…
In 1990, the doe-eyed, dark-haired actor won her breakout role as Brenda Walsh in producer Aaron Spelling’s hit teenage melodrama set in posh Beverly Hills. She and Jason Priestley’s Brandon,…
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TEXAS: Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” has…
KOCHI : Earlier, we reported that Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Bride of Frankenstein retelling titled The Bride!, starring Christian Bale as its lead actor, would be released on October 3, 2025. However,…
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NEW DELHI: “Superboys of Malegaon”, directed by Reema Kagti, is set to have its world premiere at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the makers have announced. One of…
NEW DELHI: The trailer of the much-awaited Chiyaan Vikram-starrer “Thangalaan” is out and promises to be an intriguing Tamil drama set in the 19th century in the Kolar gold mines…
The much-anticipated action thriller Bhairathi Ranagal, starring Shivarajkumar, recently wrapped its production. Directed by Narthan, this film is a prequel to the 2017 film, Mufti, and is produced under the…
MUMBAI: As “Lai Bhaari” completes a decade this month, actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh says he misses his friend Nishikant Kamat, whose vision helped the film become a blockbuster success. Deshmukh ventured…
CHENNAI: Actor-comedian Yogi Babu, who was last seen in Mohan’s Haraa, is now all set to headline a new film titled Constable Nandhan. Touted to be an emotional drama, the…
It crossed the mark of Rs 500 crore at the box office during its opening week and if continues at the same pace, the film is expected to surpass Rs…
KOCHI: Four months into its much-celebrated launch, C-space, the state government-owned OTT platform, is struggling to gain traction. The first-of-its-kind in the country, the platform seeks to sustain good-quality Malayalam…
MUMBAI: Captain Vikram Batra’s legacy is all about “bravery and honor”, said actor Sidharth Malhotra on Sunday as he marked the 25th death anniversary of the Kargil War hero whose…
Set in pre-Independence India, Siddharth M Malhotra’s Maharaj is inspired by the famous Maharaj libel case of 1862, bringing focus on exploitation in the name of religion and devotion. It…
MUMBAI: International pop sensation Justin Bieber enthralled the who’s who of the entertainment industry and sports arena at the pre-wedding festivities of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and his…
Earlier, we reported that Cillian Murphy is headlining and producing the Netflix film Steve. The latest update is that the film’s shoot is getting wrapped up on Friday in the…
According to the 51-second clip shared by YRF on its X page, the filming on “Alpha” has begun. The YRF Spy Universe was launched back in 2012 with Salman Khan…
The actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot recently, and an event that should simply have been one for the entertainment pages and platforms also became one that…
Editing transition videos is a swift process for Riya, often taking less than an hour. She emphasizes the importance of adding text to videos to enhance accessibility, especially when viewers…
RC Studios, which is bankrolling the upcoming film, Father, is set to collaborate with director Dayal Padmanabhan for a multilingual venture. R Chandru, who heads the production house, along with…
MUMBAI: Be it Vishal Bhardwaj, Sriram Raghavan or Neeraj Pandey, Tabu says filmmakers tend to approach her with out-of-the-box ideas, a pattern she finds difficult to decipher. The actor, fresh…
Actor Shreyas Chinga, who began his acting career with films like Rangbirangi, David, and The Vacant House, is all set to make his directorial debut with One and a Half.…
Earlier, we reported that Tina Fey is all set to star in, co-create, and executive produce the upcoming Netflix series The Four Seasons. The latest development is that Will Forte…
With the shooting of Bagheera wrapped up a few days ago, the film’s hero Sriimurali and director Dr Suri feel that a weight has been lifted off their shoulders. “It…
Talking about the efforts to bring late actor-politician Vijayakanth on board, Dhananjayan says the director was so keen to film the actor. “Vijay Milton came to all compromises to accommodate…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Stephen Chbosky will direct ‘A Thousand Boy Kisses’, a Netflix film based on Tillie Cole’s novel of the same name. Chbosky’s wife Liz Maccie will write the screenplay for…
NEW DELHI: “Kalki 2898 AD”, a star-studded multilingual 3D spectacle, has earned Rs 415 crore within three days of its global release, the makers announced on Sunday. A blend of…
Boom. Crack. Crunch. That’s the nature of Trigger Warning, starring an in-form Jessica Alba as Parker, an active-duty Special Forces commando who comes to her hometown after her father’s demise.…
NEW DELHI: Nag Ashwin’s 3D spectacle “Kalki 2898 AD” has minted Rs Rs 298.5 crore in two days at the global box office, the makers said on Friday. Touted as…
HYDERABAD : With her debut film ‘Baby,’ Vaishnavi Chaitanya attracted the attention of the entire Tollywood. Her exceptional performance played a significant role in the film’s success. Her latest film,…
The way you documented the domestic violence scenes was through the children’s perspective without depicting it graphically… The moment I committed to the project, I decided firmly as a filmmaker…
Varun Dhawan’s upcoming actioner Baby John will release in theatres on December 25 this year. Directed by Kalees, the film was earlier scheduled to hit screens on May 31. As…
Talking about Nag Ashwin, Saswata remembers being surprised by the director’s composed demeanour when they first met. He says, “Before we commenced shooting, Ashwin just asked me to trust him,…
With Indian 2 about a month away from its theatrical release, the makers of the Kamal Haasan-starrer dropped the film’s trailer earlier tonight. The sequel to the 1996 film Indian…
Sharmila Tagore recently gave her view on the polarising Sandeep Reddy Vanga film, Animal which released last year. The veteran actor called the film, ‘violent and misogynistic’ and said that…
Showering his gratitude towards the Aadujeevitham director, Murali added, “Even today, before every shot I act in and every word I write, the memory of Blessy ettan‘s luminous eyes continues…
Released on June 14, Maharaja also stars Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, and Natty Natraj in pivotal roles alongside Abhirami, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Boys Manikandan, Singam Puli, Bharathiraja, Kalki, Vinod Sagar, and…
CHENNAI : Even though she was already three films into the Tamil film industry by then, it is perhaps Kaalai (2008), that made her a household name. Her dance performance…
CHENNAI: With the recent release of the second single, ‘Chinna Chinna Kangal’ from Vijay’s The Greatest of All Time, film audiences have been treated to a double delight with the…
Horizon: An American Saga is the latest in a long line of epics you have worked on over the years. Where do you find the inspiration? I get inspired by…
The couple have been tight-lipped about their relationship since their dating rumours surfaced. They have also acted together in the 2022 film ‘Double XL’ directed by Satram Ramani. Zaheer’s father…
He has shared screen space with Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar. He has an impressive following of 3.4 million on Instagram. He has been named the national crush.…
The priest tells her that maybe her father is so occupied with his work as a method actor that he brings the method home. For once, an over-the-top Hollywood horror…
‘A recent phenomenon’ But writer C S Chandrika begs to differ. According to her, the marginalisation of women in films is more recent. “We have had women actors like Jayabharathi…
The world premiere of the first feature film whose script has entirely been written by AI has been scrapped after a great deal of backlash. The film titled ‘The Last…
Aavesham, Manjummel Boys, and Bramayugam succeeding with few or no female characters at a time when Malayalee actors Kani Kusruthi and Divya Prabha hogged headlines at Cannes for All We…
NEW YORK: The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker has been hailed as one of the preeminent voices of her generation, but the movies have long lingered in her mind and…
Veteran actress Shobana will soon be making her next on-screen appearance in the much-awaited Kalki 2898 AD. The makers of the film released a character poster for the actress on…
The makers of actor Prabhu Deva and music composer AR Rahman’s upcoming film have announced that their film, which was tentatively titled ARRPD6, is now called Moon Walk. Directed, written…
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We had earlier reported that Chandrashekar Bandiyappa, known for directing Rathaavara, has teamed up with Dia actor Pruthvi Ambaar. Now, the makers have announced that the film has been titled…
Singer Abhishek Venkatachalam, more popularly known as Abby V, who crooned the lone melody in Indian 2, titled ‘Neelorpam’, with Shruthika Samudhrala, is not new to doing live shows. Yet…
It’s a film with many curious details that add to its likeable strangeness. There’s a man who supposedly has ears on his back. There’s a man who seems to possess…
Greg Belson, whose gospel collection fills three rooms in Los Angeles, was intrigued that the band’s name was so similar to The Staple Singers. He put “We Got a Race…
Though the film’s trailer suggests that it discusses pertinent issues like caste-based discrimination and honour killing, the director prefers to remain tight-lipped about the themes. When prodded further, he hesitantly…
And, in another instance blurring lines between real life and make-believe, during a fundraiser at the home of veteran actor Michael Douglas, Biden, the actual president, congratulated the star of…
CHENNAI : Actor Rahman is no stranger to police roles, something that is evident in his filmography. A common element in most of his cop characters is an underlying sense…
BENGALURU: Shocking details have emerged from the probe into the murder of a man who allegedly made derogatory comments against the friend and co-star of leading Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa.…
CHENNAI: Luv Ki Arrange Marriage is an unusual case of boy-meets-girl. It tells the story of a couple, played by Sunny Singh and Avneet Kaur, who meet during an arranged…
Mia McKenna-Bruce will be starring alongside Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham Carter in The Seven Dials Mystery. The Netflix series is described as an interpretation of Agatha Christie’s novel of…
BENGALURU: Popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been picked up by the Bengaluru city police from his farmhouse in Mysuru, in connection with the murder case of a person from…
Actor Noor Malabika Das (37) was found dead in her flat at Lokhandwala in the Oshiwara area of Andheri on Monday, reports said. Noor, who was also a former air…
Actor Mohan, who reached inimitable heights in the 80s, recently made a comeback with the film Haraa. While the film garnered much attention for bringing back the Silver Jubilee Star…
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Murder mysteries are trending this season. That they may not all qualify as good is a discussion for another day. The pile of mediocrity got a tad bit taller with…
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut called out Bollywood celebrities on Friday for not voicing their support after she was slapped by a CISF guard at Chandigarh airport. Himachal Pradesh’s newly elected MP…
Coming to Kotee, the titular character played by Dhananjay, Param has drawn from his own experiences to craft the character, making him a reflection of his personality. “Every writer balances…
LOS ANGELES: A British woman who claims she was the inspiration for the stalker in the smash Netflix hit “Baby Reindeer” sued the streamer Thursday, demanding $170 million in damages.…
Actor Unni Mukundan is back in the Tamil film industry after a decade, with ‘Garudan’, where he shares screen space with actors Soori and Sasikumar. On how it feels to…
Having faced the camera for over six films, did Ramesh ever envision himself as an actor? “Even now, I have a penchant for writing and directing. But certain circumstances and…
National award-winning director Mansore is currently in talks about a potential Hindi remake of his Kannada film Act 1978. While the specifics of the project are still unknown, Mansore plans…
Ajay Devgn headliner sports-drama Maidaan is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the makers announced via a press release on Wednesday. Also featuring Priyamani and Gajraj Rao, the film was…
Despite a few attempts by production houses, the Kannada industry is still exploring the world of web series. However, Bhageeratha, a rising talent, is poised to make a significant mark…
Forty years after they ran away with our hearts and into rock history, Bon Jovi is back with a reflective new album taking stock of all the boys from New…
Shooting Weapon, which stars Vasanth Ravi and Sathyaraj in lead roles, proved to be a new and invigorating experience for actor Tanya Hope, as she packed her bags to travel…
LOS ANGELES: Adele, a strong supporter of LGBTQI+ community, shut down a heckler who interrupted the singer by yelling “Pride sucks!” at her Las Vegas concert. During her Saturday’s concert…
MUMBAI: Loved watching Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial web series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’? If yes, then a new update regarding the hit show will definitely bring a smile to your…
In the latest Netflix sci-fi action film ‘Atlas’, a human refers to an AI as ‘It’, but the AI takes offence, and corrects the pronoun to ‘she/her’. This scene encapsulates…
How did this movie come to you? It started out as an article 20 years ago in Texas Monthly by Skip Hollingsworth, who is just the greatest journalist ever. Every…
Willie Nelson has never in his long life not wanted to be making music. After 2023 saw him celebrate his 90th birthday with an epic two-night concert celebration at the…
Nadirshah started off his filmmaking journey with two successive hits, Amar Akbar Anthony (2015) and Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan (2016), which both primarily focused on his strength—comedy. But ever since then,…
WASHINGTON: Hugh Jackman, who is known for his roles in ‘Van Helsing’, ‘Prisoners’, ‘Les Miserables’, among others, talked about the challenges of reprising his role as Wolverine in the upcoming…
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Shashidhara KM, the producer of D/O Parvathamma and Veeram, who also marks his directorial debut with Sugarless and has produced the film, has ventured into Malayalam, where he will be…
BENGALURU : While the upcoming film Dharmabheeru Nadaprabhu Kempegowda is in a legal dispute with director TS Nagabharana over its title rights, its makers are in the process of finalising…
BENGALURU: S Ashoka’s directorial debut 6-5=2 (2014) became a hit after its release solely with posters, and he followed it up with the heartfelt romantic tale Dia (2020) that got…
Director Payal Kapadia recently won the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival this year. The filmmaker has been receiving applause from various directors and actors, however, a congratulatory…
“Please stop wishing them birthdays and hyping them up. Their government has banned us from working “for them.” Waisay bhee in the past we were rarely offered decent roles, and…
Budapest, a city with a rich musical heritage, has always attracted music directors from around the globe. In recent times, Indian filmmakers have increasingly chosen the Hungarian capital to record…
LOS ANGELES: Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car in Los Angeles, his family said Sunday.…
The North Carolina native began constructing the album several years ago after a painful breakup and toward the beginning of the global coronavirus pandemic. Personal tales have always lived within…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday congratulated director Payal Kapadia and her crew for winning the Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival for her film…
You had once said that mainstream Bollywood didn’t know what to do with you. Today, you are perhaps the busiest stars across platforms, with a release every three months. Your…
Spurlock was a gonzo-like filmmaker who leaned into the bizarre and ridiculous. His stylistic touches included zippy graphics and amusing music, blending a Michael Moore-ish camera-in-your-face style with his own…
KOCHI: While film enthusiasts, filmmakers and netizens were discussing the lack of representation of women in recent blockbuster Malayalam films, two women actors from Kerala were hogging the limelight at…
FTII student Chidananda S Naik’s film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know won the first prize of La Cinef for Best Short at the Cannes Film Festival. The short…
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Veteran Palestinian film director Rashid Masharawi was abroad when the Gaza war broke out last year, so he decided to hand over the camera to other filmmakers still inside the…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad after suffering a heat stroke. He was later discharged. The actor was in Ahmedabad to watch the Indian…
LOS ANGELES: Let the debate begin. Who has the best music albums ever? Apple Music certainly has an idea. The music streaming giant announced on Wednesday their 10 greatest albums…
Unlike most films, the conflict is introduced very early here, which is again a risky choice. Was it a deliberate decision? I would have preferred revealing the twist in the…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vellayani is a suburb of Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is on the banks of Vellayani lake. Vellayani also has an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. But the point…
We had earlier reported that actor Krishna is no longer part of the historical project ‘Halagali’, a big canvas film set in the pre-Independence era of 1857. In February, filming…
Actor Siddharth will join hands with filmmaker Sri Ganesh for his 40th film, which will be the director’s third. This is the first time that the actor and the director…
Call it a fairy tale dressing for your spaces, but Vaishali Shadangule’s latest collection Tawiz (amulet) is a bewitching expression in art. It also marks the 46-year-old fashion designer’s foray…
MUMBAI: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has urged people to “exercise our right to vote” as Maharashtra goes to polls as part of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday. The six…
So would you rather play a baddie than be the good guy? I never used to think I would, but now I do. Being a baddie suits me better, I…
Telugu serial actor Chandrakanth aka Chandu died by suicide on Friday. The actor, known for his role in “Trinayani,” apparently chose to end his life following the death of his…
While Basil is his usual self, just like his other films, Prithviraj’s portrayal is unique and perhaps among his best in a comedy role. Before the film’s release, there were…
In one of the recent promotional interviews for the film, Ratheesh mentioned that time travel does happen in SSHP but without the help of any device or portal. Set primarily…
As a part of the Day 3 proceedings at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, a film on Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman will be made by SF Studios.…
By springtime 1979, Coppola had assembled an edit he screened in Los Angeles — much as he recently did “Megalopolis.” When Jacob got wind of the screening, he threw himself…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Banner Film Society is set to fascinate movie enthusiasts with an array of contemporary world cinema at their upcoming monthly film festival, set to begin on Sunday at…
Cannes opening films have rarely ever been scintillating. Quentin Dupieux’s The Second Act also follows that long-standing tradition even while scoring one of the most enjoyable starts for the festival…
Actor Kiara Advani is all set to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year. The Good Newwz (2019) actor will represent India at the Red Sea Film…
Sanal Kumar Sasidharan has finally released his movie “Vazhakku” (The Quarrel), made in 2022, on Vimeo, a video content sharing platform for free. The rather strange release of the movie…
NEW DELHI: With an entry in almost every major section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday evening with French musician-filmmaker Quentin Dupieux’s “Le Deuxieme Acte”…
PCB Board Maker Be Used in Aerospace Applications The aerospace industry demands PCBs that can withstand extreme conditions such as vibration, temperatures and outer space. Aerospace PCBs must also be…
LOS ANGELES: Actor Chad Michael Murray, who played the character of Jake in the hit comedy “Freaky Friday”, says he would love to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel.…
Eurovision organizers ordered a change to the original title of her song, “October Rain” — an apparent reference to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that killed about 1,200 people in…
MUMBAI: Actress Pavitra Jayaram, who essayed the role of Thilottama in the hit Telugu television series ‘Trinayani’ passed away in a road accident on Sunday. She died on the spot…
Honesty is the best policy for director Dibakar Banerjee; both in his films and in life. The filmmaker, who is known for National Award-winning productions such as Khosla ka Ghosla…
Several miles (kilometers) from the city center at the Malmo Arena, 25 acts — narrowed from 37 entrants by two semi-final runoffs — are due to perform three-minute songs in…
KOCHI: Actor Ali Fazal will be making his Tamil film debut with ‘Thug Life’. Headlined by Kamal Haasan, the film is helmed by Mani Ratnam. While the details of Ali’s…
The couple announced the news on their respective Instagram pages with corresponding posts. Both begin with a short, romantic video clip of the couple kissing. Hailey Bieber is draped in…
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Kiran Rao says it is heartening to see LGBTQ stories finding space in mainstream filmmaking, even though the progress has been quite slow. The “Laapataa Ladies” director serves…
Even political parties understand music’s potential to convey messages, which is why they, too, often use music to drive their campaigns. The song It’s Time from the 1972 Gough Whitlam…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Film director Sangeeth Sivan passed away on Wednesday. The 61-year-old was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mumbai. Sangeeth’s maiden directorial venture was Malayalam action thriller ‘Vyooham’, released…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Noted film director and cinematographer Sangeeth Sivan passed away in Mumbai, according to film industry sources on Wednesday. He directed approximately 20 films in Malayalam and Hindi. Yoddha, Vyuham,…
MUMBAI: The Mumbai crime branch has arrested a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from Rajasthan for allegedly providing financial help to the shooters involved in firing outside Bollywood superstar…
“There were certain aspects of it that were not authentic to Randy’s performance,” he said, so he began to edit and build on the recording with engineer Casey Wood, who…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: For him, the middle path held a world of possibility. By traversing the path flanked by commercial success and critical acclaim, Harikumar went on a unique journey, unearthing tidbits…
WASHINGTON: The ongoing feud between Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Kendrick Lamar has reached new heights with the release of diss tracks trading blows and allegations. Drake’s latest salvo,…
The film revolves around an architect looking to build a retro-futuristic version of New York City in the aftermath of a catastrophe. Coppola takes inspiration from HG Wells’ speculative science-fiction…
Most horror film characters have scant regard for advice. They disregard obvious advice such as “Do not go near the window” or “Stay where you are,” even if it is…
Do the audience need to know about tennis to enjoy Challengers? Not at all. This isn’t a sports movie. It’s a complicated, sexy and interesting character piece. If you are…
Glitter and rhinestones or pro-Palestinian demonstrations and slogans? The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest opens in the southern Swedish city of Malmo on Tuesday overshadowed by the war in Gaza. Looming…
Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac are teaming up to star in a vampire thriller, Flesh Of The Gods. The film is helmed by Panos Cosmatos, who is best known for…
In 2022, she founded a newsletter called Service95, what she views as an extension of a childhood blog, to “tell stories from all around the world, not solely from a…
Aditya’s upcoming film ‘Kangaroo’ is hitting screens on May 3. However, before discussing the film, Aditya earnestly calls upon audiences to champion Kannada cinema’s survival. “I hope we don’t come…
Paul Auster, the prolific American novelist behind the acclaimed ‘New York Trilogy’, has passed away. He was 77. The update about Auster’s demise was confirmed by his wife and fellow…
#MeToo The next hearing in the case will be May 29 to handle discovery issues, Farber said, adding that “we anticipate a trial schedule some date after Labour Day.” “He…
Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has sent a copyright notice to the makers of Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, for using his music in the promo video without his…
CHENNAI: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s latest film ‘Sabari’, releasing on May 3, stars her as an anxious single mother. It is a character that would otherwise require an actor to do some…
Jeon Hong Ju, MD LG Electronics, said the response for the contest last year was overwhelming and they are expecting a remarkable response this year too. “We are proud to…
What is PDC? PDC is a content mastering unit launched as an alternative to content providers like Qube, UFO, PXD, and TSR. PDC is an affordable option for the producers…
NEW YORK: Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the…
NEW DELHI: Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Sunday announced her new Telugu film titled “Bangaram” on the occasion of her 37th birthday. The update comes months after “The Family Man…
NEW DELHI: Actor Sonu Sood on Sunday said he had retrieved his account on the popular messaging app WhatsApp after 61 hours. The actor, who first flagged the issue on…
Her revolver fastened and punches in place, Prachi Desai is all geared up as she returns to the screen after two years. Interestingly, she has chosen to disrupt the quiet…
CHENNAI : It is often said that the primary objective of franchise films is to evoke nostalgia in the viewers. These films serve as a reminder of the time when…
The makers of The Judgement: See You in Court, starring Crazy Star Ravichandran in a prominent role, wrapped up its production. Interestingly, they completed the last scene of the film…
MUMBAI: A lookout circular (LOC) was issued on Friday against Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the firing outside actor Salman Khan’s house…
MUMBAI: JioCinema has announced significant price cuts for its premium content subscription packages to compete with Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video, as well as other Indian OTT competitors in…
Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), both residents of Bihar, were produced before the metropolitan magistrate court here after their previous remand ended on Thursday. Gupta and Pal allegedly…
CHENNAI : Talking of an embarrassment of riches, in the year of ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, yet another French courtroom drama, Cedric Kahn’s The Goldman Case, makes for cinema at…
Meanwhile, SJ Suryah is part of several upcoming multistarrers in Tamil and Telugu. It includes Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2, Ram Charan’s Game Changer, Nani’s Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Dhanush’s Raayan, Pradeep Ranganathan’s…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali opened up in an interview to Architectural Digest, about the extravagant sets of his series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. He called it the biggest set he has…
Just a few days ago, Trisha expressed her happiness on the massive response for the film’s release and said, “If this is not coming full circle, I don’t know what…
British star Kit Harington says it’s tough to play a hero on screen today and that’s why he has consciously sought to play “anti-hero-ish” roles post-Game of Thrones. The actor…
The 35-year-old Irfan, son of Mohammad Akthar from Bhopadi, Sitamarhi, has been accused in 19 theft cases across six states. He was apprehended within 15 hours in Udupi thanks to…
Earlier today, Disney+ Hotstar announced that it would soon stream the Malayalam blockbuster Manjummel Boys. Writer-director Chidambaram’s film is a based-on-real-life survival thriller about a group of friends from Manjummel,…
The film follows Saravana Velu who shies away from studies to pursue Kabaddi. He is caught in the crosshair of a Madurai gangster Muthupandi (Prakash Raj), who courts Dhanalakshmi against…
What made you want to be a part of this movie? First of all, I just loved the script. It’s such a beautiful character. And then, it was the people…
Cinema is a visual medium after all but Snyder is not just religiously adhering to the ‘show don’t tell’ maxim, he is a fundamentalist believer who refuses to understand the…
Shobana was last seen in Malayalam in Anoop Sathyan’s romantic comedy Varane Avashyamund (2020), alongside Suresh Gopi, Dulquer Salmaan and Kalyani Priyadarshan. L 360 is produced by M Renjith under…
The film was jointly bankrolled under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya serving as the producers. Ram Miriyla and Achu…