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At ₹245, Hollywood films commanded the highest ticket pricing in India in 2024, higher than the all-India average of ₹134 and easily beating local languages like Hindi ( ₹203) and others. (X)

How Hollywood alienated a big chunk of Indian moviegoers

3 min read . 15 May 2025

PVR-Inox moved the Bombay High Court on 9 May against Maddock Films, its founder producer Dinesh Vijan, film distributor Pen Marudhar, and Amazon India among others, alleging breach of contract. (Reuters)

Can border fight help settle big vs small screen row?

2 min read . 13 May 2025

The ministry of information and broadcasting issued an advisory on Thursday asking all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India to discontinue content, including web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect.

Govt orders streaming platforms to remove Pak content

1 min read . 08 May 2025

A criticism of the Academy Awards in recent years has been that they now champion films that are dull, with no wide audience appeal, or are just ordinary. (AFP)

Manu Joseph: Why movies that win Oscars are no longer enjoyable

5 min read . 04 May 2025

The propagandist movie formula is not working overseas where not only are viewers more keen on song-and-dance, they also want to avoid any controversial content themes. (X)

Why overseas audiences are rejecting India's patriotic films

3 min read . 26 Mar 2025

Actor and filmmaker Ajay Devgn who announced the launch of Prismix, an AI-driven media company specialising in generative AI storytelling, has set the stage for artificial intelligence to further find its way into mainstream Bollywood. (iStock)

AI-driven innovations set to transform Bollywood filmmaking and production costs

4 min read . 25 Mar 2025

Mainstream names like Trisha, Keerthy Suresh, Vijay Sethupathi and Dulquer Salman are now featuring in OTT originals. (X)

Not just big screen, South Indian actors don OTT roles, too

3 min read . 14 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

Amaran, a Tamil film starring Sivakarthikeyan had earned Rs. 21.65 crore on its opening day in October, with a release largely restricted to home state Tamil Nadu. (X)

Young southern actors outperform Bollywood peers in box office openings

3 min read . 26 Feb 2025

Regional film industries, already struggling for visibility, are now hit by high ticket prices. (Image: Pixabay)

Streaming, prices, or content? The real reason audiences are skipping theatres

2 min read . 12 Feb 2025

The delayed Hindi release of Malayalam action thriller Marco saw it mint over ₹11 crore last month, without promotions or popular faces. (X)

Small southern films dubbed in Hindi make a splash amid Bollywood drought

2 min read . 09 Feb 2025

Southern stars rise as national icons boosting brand endorsements

4 min read . 28 Jan 2025

Akshay Kumar’s war drama Sky Force is scheduled for the Republic Day weekend. (X)

Theatre owners brace for a slow start as Bollywood line-up lacks big releases

3 min read . 07 Jan 2025

Pushpa 2: The Rule starring Allu Arjun, one of the all-time top grossers, opened in cinemas in December. (HT)

Box-office hits draw shoppers back to malls in December

4 min read . 26 Dec 2024

With hits like Manjummel Boys, Aadujeevitham-The Goat Life, Premalu, Aavesham, Vashangalkku Shesham and Brahmyugam, Malayalam cinema witnessed an extraordinary year. (X)

Southern language box office in 2024 may rise 15%, lifted by Malayalam flicks

2 min read . 24 Dec 2024

This strategy can help them in the long run at a time that national multiplex chains have drawn much flak for exorbitant concessions and eventually help bolster footfalls especially among a lower paying clientele.

F&B pricing key strategy for smaller theatres to bolster footfalls

2 min read . 12 Dec 2024

Some critics point out footfalls in a country like India could be significantly higher if tickets are nominally priced especially for festive occasions. (X)

Blockbuster pricing: A box office booster or deterrent for big festival films?

3 min read . 20 Nov 2024

Even without an official stay, few cinemas would take the risk of showcasing Pakistani films. (X)

Pakistani films find no takers in India amid fears of local hostility, vandalism

1 min read . 14 Nov 2024

The makers of Suriya-starrer Kanguva, that releases in cinemas this week, are actively touring the northern belt for promotions and media interactions. (Image Source: X)

Tamil cinema eyes Hindi heartland as Kanguva leads a new marketing wave

3 min read . 12 Nov 2024

The biggest hits since covid have either been sequels or films from established franchises. Source: X

Cinemas bank on festive season blockbusters to turn around a tepid 2024

3 min read . 26 Sep 2024