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Veteran actors, fresh narratives: The success of films featuring yesteryear stars Sharmila Tagore (Puratawn), Raakhee (Aamar Boss) and Moushumi Chatterjee (Aarii) have helped the local industry reclaim some of its past glory. (X)

Sharmila Tagore, Raakhee helm family films as Bengali cinema makes comeback

3 min read . 19 Jun 2025

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, who tied the knot on 3 June 1973, have two children -- son Abhishek Bachchan or daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda. (Instagram)

Who will inherit Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's wealth, Abhishek or Shweta?

1 min read . 12 Jun 2025

Partho Ghosh (X)

Partho Ghosh dies at 75: Veteran filmmaker passes away due to heart attack

1 min read . 09 Jun 2025

Single screen cinemas not only have to pay MGs, (minimum guarantees) in order to play films but also make a minuscule portion, around 10% of the eventual box office, (Allu Arjun @X)

Telugu cinema at crossroads with single screens up in arms

2 min read . 04 Jun 2025

The first image captured a young Sanjay smiling beside his father, while the second one featured an iconic still from their famous movie Munna Bhai MBBS, a film that became synonymous with the father-son duo's on-screen chemistry.

Sanjay Dutt pays heartfelt tribute to dad Sunil Dutt on 20th death anniversary

1 min read . 25 May 2025

While big-budget star vehicles have managed to lure viewers to cinemas, it is essential for the mid- and small-film segment that includes the likes of Bhool Chuk Maaf to recover for India's movie industry to thrive. (X)

Bhool Chuk Maaf row: OTT vs theatre flipflop puts spotlight on small films

2 min read . 22 May 2025

PVR Inox is collaborating with developers planning not just malls, but smaller shopping centres in territories like Leh in Ladakh, Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh and non-metro towns of West Bengal and south India to launch low-cost cinemas.

Back to basics: PVR Inox to launch budget cinemas in underserved parts of India

3 min read . 19 May 2025

The Kerala film industry has notched up not just a big hit like Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan but also a string of smaller successes such as Thudarum and Rekhachithram at a time that theatrical business in most other parts of the country is going slow. (X)

Malayalam cinema thrives at box office as other regional films falter

3 min read . 08 May 2025

While reducing existing cinema space is not feasible, new projects are being designed keeping in mind evolving consumer behaviour.

The writing is on the wall for multiplexes. Malls are cutting screens to size

5 min read . 18 Apr 2025

The film’s entire cast and crew, including actor Vicky Kaushal, who plays Sambhaji Maharaj, are also anticipated to be present. (Photo: X) (Twitter)

Parliament to screen Vicky Kaushal-starrer film Chhaava, PM Modi to be present

1 min read . 25 Mar 2025

There is a significantly higher draw for romantic dramas, including flops such as Laila Majnu, Rockstar and Sanam Teri Kasam. (X)

Re-released romantic films capture the hearts of young, nostalgic viewers

3 min read . 20 Mar 2025

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan attends the launch ceremony of a film festival showing his movies ahead of his 60th birth anniversary (AFP)

Aamir Khan Film Festival: Revisit actor's timeless movies | Check details

1 min read . 10 Mar 2025

Titles such as Deva, Emergency, Fateh and Loveyapa were denied to a few theatres recently. (X)

Single-screen cinemas struggle for survival as distributors refuse films

2 min read . 06 Mar 2025

The only outlier in Hindi cinema this year has been period drama Chhaava starring Vicky Kaushal that was nearing the ₹500 crore mark at last count. (X)

Box office sees mixed results as film exhibitors anticipate summer surge

2 min read . 03 Mar 2025

Every new technology appears to solve the problem, but it only becomes a new way of boring us.

Manu Joseph: How entertainment got boring in the age of streaming

5 min read . 02 Mar 2025

Pushpa 2 movie shatters new records, beats Baahubali 2 in box office collections worldwide (Screengrab from YouTube/ Mythri Movie Makers)

Pushpa 2 box office shatters new records, beats Baahubali 2

1 min read . 18 Feb 2025

The Hollywood line-up in 2024 remained bereft of big tentpole releases, given that the writers’ and actors’ strike in 2023 led to delay in several big titles.

IMAX India box office falls 36% in 2024 amid Hollywood delays, local challenges

4 min read . 16 Feb 2025

Older hits such as Satya and Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai barely made waves when re-released recently. (Image: X)

Bollywood’s nostalgia play: Re-releases risk losing steam

2 min read . 28 Jan 2025

All We Imagine As Light that was nominated for the Palme d'Or and won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival besides receiving two Golden Globe nominations, is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar after a small release in cinemas. (X)

Acclaimed films begin to find new home on streaming services

2 min read . 26 Jan 2025

Barroz movie OTT release date: Mohanlal’s directorial debut to stream soon; how to watch the fantasy film online (Screengrab from YouTube/DisneyPlus Hotstar Malayalam)

Barroz OTT release: How to watch Mohanlal’s directorial debut online

1 min read . 21 Jan 2025