An effective horror film steeped in myth, legends, and realism
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 common sense that would have saved them. In Jang Jae-Hyun’s…
Zendaya on her latest film ‘Challengers’
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 a tennis fan, you’ll love it, but if you have…
Sweden’s Eurovision contest to open in shadow of Gaza war
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 over the festivities is Israel’s participation in the almost 70-year-old…
Rosamund Pike joins the cast of ‘Now You See Me 3’
Actor Rosamund Pike has officially joined the cast of ‘Now You See Me 3’. Details of her role in the third installment of the magic-themed franchise have been kept under wraps, but she will have a “pivotal role” in the…
Dua Lipa is all about ‘Radical Optimism,’ in her music and other pursuits
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 Western lens,” she says. It has grown into a website,…
Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s Jolly ‘LLB 3’ begins
The shoot for Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s courtroom comedy, Jolly LLB 3, commenced on Thursday. The upcoming film’s previous installments Jolly LLB (2013) and Jolly LLB 2 (2017) were headlined by Arshad and Akshay, respectively. In both films, Saurabh…
Paul Auster, author of ‘New York Trilogy’, dies
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 author, Siri Hustvedt, who said that Auster died on Tuesday…
Shwetha returns to acting in Kannada after a hiatus, welcomes small screen
Actor Shwetha, also known as Vinodhini in Tamil and Malayalam cinema, and a popular face in Kannada, is making a return to acting through a television soap opera titled ‘Lakshmi Nivasa’. With a career spanning around 75 films in various…
Ilaiyaraaja issues copyright notice to Sun Pictures for using his song in Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ promo
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 approval. Sun Pictures had recently shared the title promo of Rajinikanth’s…
It’s a wrap for ‘Kerala Crime Files Season 2’
After almost two months of shoot, the second season of the Disney+ Hotstar web series Kerala Crime Files has been wrapped up. It is directed by Ahammmed Khabeer, who helmed the first season as well. Bahul Ramesh serves as both…
Korean Cultural Centre India to organise ‘All India K-POP Contest 2024’ from May 17
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 collaborate with Korean Cultural Centre India to launch the All…
Dispute between PVR-INOX and Malayalam film industry over virtual print fee
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 and the distributors as the fee to screen a film…
Sonu Sood retrieves WhatsApp account after 61 hours
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 social media on Friday, shared the update on his official…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi-The Diamond Bazaar’ brings to life a bygone era
Bhansali’s perceptive eye to visualise actors beyond the familiar is something his leading ladies thrive on. Sonakshi Sinha, who was last seen as a feisty cop in Dahaad, is an example. In the upcoming series, she plays the crafty and…
higher stakes and a bolder inspector Bhatia
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 with Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout, the sequel…
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ movie review: An underwhelming nostalgia bait
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 we first met the characters, a time when we had…
Lookout circular issued against gangster Anmol Bishnoi
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 in Mumbai’s Bandra on April 14, a police official said….
Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesn’t derail #MeToo reckoning
NEW YORK: #MeToo founder Tarana Burke has heard it before. Every time there’s a legal setback, the movement is declared dead in the water. A legal success, and presto, it’s alive again. So Burke, who nearly two decades ago coined…
Mumbai police arrest two persons who provided weapons to shooters
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 fired outside 58-year-old Khan’s house at the Galaxy Apartment in…
JioCinema announces new ad-free premium plan for Rs 29 a month
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 the market. JioCinema Premium will offer ad-free content in multiple…
‘The Goldman Case’- Justice League
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 its most compelling. Having premiered in Directors’ ‘Fortnight in Cannes’…
SJ Suryah set for Malayalam debut with Fahadh Faasil’s film
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 Love Insurance Corporation, and Vikram’s Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2. Vipin Das is currently working on…
Prakash Raj thanks fans for massive response to ‘Ghilli’ re-release
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 is. Woke up to FDFS Blockbuster vibes again.” She shared…
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer: Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman team up to save the world
Trailer of Marvel Studios’ upcoming flick Deadpool & Wolverine has been released on Monday. The two-minute and 39-second video introduces James “Logan” Howlett (Hugh Jackman) warned by a bartender that he wouldn’t serve him drinks anymore when Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) walks…
Kit Harington says he’s ‘not so interested’ in playing heroic roles after ‘Game of Thrones’
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 rose to international prominence with his portrayal of the upright…
‘Robinhood of Bihar’ Irfan drove 2700kms before striking at Joshiy’s house
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 the coordinated efforts of the Kochi City Police and the…
Trisha elated over ‘Ghilli’ re-release response
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 her wishes, while he appears for a Kabaddi tournament. Ghilli is…
‘Stolen’ movie review: An indigenous manifesto
An adaptation of Ann-Helen Laestadius’ book, Stolen makes for an intense and timely watch. It narrates the struggle for survival of Sweden’s indigenous Sámi community. It speaks of how the livelihood of traditional reindeer-herders is at risk in the wake…
‘Sets are safer, thanks to #MeToo’: British-American actor Lucy Boynton
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 I got to work with. The cast and crew were…
‘Rebel Moon—Part Two: The Scargiver’ movie review: Adamantly unoriginal
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 underlying intricacies of his religion and has thoughtlessly surrendered himself…
Crime comedy ‘Tillu Square’ gets OTT release date
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 Rajamani have composed the songs, while Bheems Ceciroleo composed the…
Shobana on board Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy’s ‘L 360’
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 banner of Rejaputhra Visual Media. Though the project was officially announced last…
The protagonists in my films will inevitably be women: Konstantin Bojanov
At the core of the film is a young woman, Nadira, who kills a police superintendent in a brothel on Delhi’s GB Road and flees the scene. She travels north to a fictional city where she takes shelter in a…
ED attaches Rs 98 cr worth assets of actor Shilpa Shetty, husband Raj Kundra
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has attached assets worth Rs 98 crore, including a bungalow in Pune and equity shares, of actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra as part of a money laundering investigation….
‘Aadujeevitham’ fame KR Gokul turns lead actor with Mlecchan
KR Gokul, who made an impressive debut with Blessy’s Aadujeevitham, is turning a lead actor next. Titled Mlecchan, the upcoming film is written and directed by Vinod Raman Nair. Its first look was unveiled on Tuesday. The title Mlecchan comes with the taglines, ‘The…
Proceeds from my film will be used to build houses for the differently-abled: Raghava Lawrence
Actor-director Raghava Lawrence is known for his philanthropy as much as he is known for his films. In his new initiative for the differently-abled people, the actor said he will bring back a traditional Tamil gymnastic sport ‘Mallar Kambam’, in…
What to know about the prison sentence for a movie armorer in a fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
HALYNA HUTCHINS REMEMBERED Hutchins, who was 42 when she died, grew up on a remote Soviet military base and worked on documentary films in Eastern Europe before studying film in Los Angeles and embarking on a promising movie-making career. At…
Keanu Reeves will voice Shadow in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’
WASHINGTON: ‘John Wick’ star Keanu Reeves will be voicing ‘Shadow’ in the upcoming action-adventure comedy film ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’, according to Variety. He joins a cast that includes Ben Schwartz as Sonic, as well as Jim Carrey as the…
Mammootty starrer ‘Turbo’ gets release date
On the occasion of Vishu falling on Sunday, the makers of Mammootty’s upcoming film Turbo unveiled a new poster and announced that the film will release worldwide on June 13. The poster features the lead actor sitting atop a jeep, against the…
Priyanka Chopra praises cousin Parineeti’s film ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’
MUMBAI: Bollywood actors Priyanka Chopra, Triptii Dimri, and others are showing their appreciation for Imtiaz Ali’s latest film, ‘Amar Singh Chamkila.’ Priyanka took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday to praise the film and its cast. She posted a film…
Part 2′ gets a digital release date
Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic, Dune: Part 2 will make its debut on digital platforms on April 16. The film, which is an adaptation of Frank Herberg’s 1965 novel, went on to become a huge commercial hit theatrically upon its release on March…
Telugu star Ram Charan conferred with honorary doctorate
Telugu celebrity Ram Charan added a new feather to his cap on Saturday, as he became the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Vels University in Chennai. The actor was accompanied by his wife, Upasana Kamineni, on the occasion. Ram…
Telugu star Ram Charan conferred with honorary doctorate
Telugu celebrity Ram Charan added a new feather to his cap on Saturday, as he became the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Vels University in Chennai. The actor was accompanied by his wife, Upasana Kamineni, on the occasion. Ram…
‘Didn’t change approach for OTT’: Imtiaz Ali
You seem to have a special connection with Punjab. It has served as the backdrop of several of your films—Jab Harry Met Sejal, Jab We Met, Highway. Your latest, Chamkila, is a biopic on the state’s beloved singer Amar Singh…
Emma Stone, husband Dave McCary in talks for Universal Pictures’ new movie
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Emma Stone is in negotiations to star in an untitled film for Universal Pictures. According to entertainment news outlet Variety, the two-time Oscar winner’s husband, Dave McCary is in discussions for the project as well. If…
Count Basie Piano Transcription
Piano Transcription The American pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie is one of the major figures of Jazz. He personifies the grandeur and excellence of this genre with his orchestra, which he formed in 1935 and led ever since,…
Blockbusters and Critical Acclaim Redefine Mollywood in 2024
Today, if I am envious of anyone, I would say it’s Malayalam writers and actors — SS Rajamouli. The director of the mega blockbusters Baahubali and RRR is only half right. Not just the writers and actors, but the entire…
Interview|For the love of movies & Madirashi: Vineeth Sreenivasan
‘Vineeth Sreenivasan’ and his love for Chennai is a much-celebrated meme material in Malayalam social media circles. After ‘Hridayam’—which beautifully romanticised Chennai—Vineeth refuted rumours that his next is also a Chennai-based narrative. As it turns out, he was being deceptive….
Pradeep Ranganathan Joins Forces with Director Ashwath Marimuthu in AGS Entertainment’s New Film
On Wednesday, AGS Entertainment announced their 26th project. The yet-to-be-titled film will have Pradeep Ranganathan playing the lead while Ashwath Marimuthu is directing it based on his own script. While the makers are yet to announce the rest of the…
Salman Khan announces his new film ‘Sikandar’ on Eid, collaborates with AR Murugadoss
With this update, Salman once again gave fans the best Eid gift. “Eid Mubarak bhai. Eidi ke liye shukriya,” a social media user commented.”Eidi mil gayiiiiiii,” another user wrote. “Dhoom machne wali hain, best Eid ever,” another Instagram user wrote….
victim urges Kerala HC for fresh probe into illegal access of visuals
KOCHI: The victim in the 2017 actress assault case has moved the Kerala High Court urging it to order a fresh investigation into the alleged illegal access of the visuals of the incident contained in a memory card and a…
Jayam Ravi-Keerthy Suresh starrer ‘Siren’ gets new OTT release date
Jayam Ravi’s last outing at the theatres, Siren, is all set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on April 19. Also starring Keerthy Suresh in the lead, Siren is written and directed by Anthony K Bhagyaraj. The film hit theatres on February 16 and…
Rachita Ram is in talks for Jadeshaa K Hampi’s ‘VK-29’
Jadeshaa K Hampi, the director of ‘Gentleman’ and ‘Guru Shishyaru’ and as the writer of Darshan’s recent blockbuster ‘Kaatera’, is now preparing for his next project with Bheema actor, Vijay Kumar. The action-packed period drama, which is also said to…
Mahesh Manjrekar joins the cast of Darshan’s ‘Devil’
Darshan’s latest venture, ‘Devil – The Hero’, written and directed by Prakash Veer, kicked off its filming on March 22nd with a few action-packed sequences. The team, which has successfully wrapped up their first schedule, is gearing up for the…
Beyonce’s country album tops Billboard chart, her eighth #1
NEW YORK: Beyonce’s blockbuster country album “Cowboy Carter” has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart — the eighth number one album of her storied career. She also became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with…
Will bring more independent films to India: PVR
Acceptance of independent films has grown stronger in India in the past few years and PVR INOX Pictures’ endeavour is to bring more such titles to audiences here, whether it’s a film like “Past Lives” or their latest acquisition “Civil…
Actor in spinoff of popular TV western ‘Yellowstone’ is found dead, authorities say
MISSION, Kan.: An actor who appeared in a spinoff of the popular television western “Yellowstone” was found dead after he went missing amid a domestic violence investigation in Kansas, authorities said Friday. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said in a…
‘Do something better with your life’: Andrew Scott on ‘Fleabag’ fans still watching the show
Calling it a “great show” whom “we all love”, the Irish actor urged fans to move on. “Come on now, pull yourself together. Open the curtains and go outside,” he added. “Fleabag” ended on April 8, 2019 on a tragic…
Sandra Oh joins Aziz Ansari’s comedy film ‘Good Fortune’
Canadian and American actor Sandra Oh, who is known for her roles in ‘Killing Eve’ and ‘Arliss’ has been roped in for Aziz Ansari’s directorial film, ‘Good Fortune’, reported Deadline. The film also stars alongside Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, and…
Amy Adams starrer ‘Nightbitch’ gets December release date
Amy Adams starrer ‘Nightbitch’ will be released in theatres on December 6. The Searchlight Pictures’ film was initially scheduled to premiere on Hulu, but it will now be released in theatres, reported Variety. As per the official synopsis, six-time Academy…
‘I totally geeked out,’ says Paul Rudd
Was there ever a point where you didn’t want to come back for a second Ghostbusters movie? No. I mean, it’s Ghostbusters! Who wouldn’t want to put on a flight suit, strap on a proton pack, and bust ghosts for…
The Rule’ makers share first look poster on her birthday
The film is set to be released in cinemas on August 15, 2024. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and directed by Sukumar, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. The film created a buzz…
Craig Gillespie in talks to direct ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’
Australian director Craig Gillespie is in talks to direct the upcoming ‘Supergirl’ film at Warner Bros.’ DC Studios, reported Variety. The film, titled ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ is based on the DC comics run of the same name by Tom…
Horror holds a nostalgic charm reminiscent of childhood tales: Sathish Ninasam
“Since this was my first attempt at horror, every shot and how it is visually expressed becomes important. Likewise, sound design also becomes important in creating the horror impact. Of course, there are emotions and love among other elements involved,”…
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ will be back for season 21
LOS ANGELES: TV channel ABC has renewed long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy for its 21st season. The return of the acclaimed series, which had been in the works for a while, comes as the strikes-impacted 20th season recently returned to…
TTE Vinod, who was pushed to death, was a budding film actor
KOCHI: “Tributes to friend and actor TTE Vinod,” noted actor Mohanlal on Facebook, after he learned about the death of KA Vinod, a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) who was killed after he was pushed off a moving train by a…
Shakira says ‘Barbie’ is emasculating to certain extent, her sons hated it
“I like pop culture when it attempts to empower women without robbing men of their possibility to be men, to also protect and provide. “I believe in giving women all the tools and the trust that we can do it…
‘Maidaan’, ‘Premalu’, ‘Siren’ and more! Gear up for April 2024 releases
As we step into the new financial year, let’s take a look at the string of movies lined up for release this month. Fans are eagerly awaiting films such as Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Maidaan, Amar Singh Chamkila, and Family…
RC Studios to collaborate with Shivarajkumar for a multilingual project
RC Studios recently announced that they will be bankrolling five projects under the banner spearheaded by R Chandru in association with Alankar Pandian of Invenio Origin Company and businessman Seekal Ramachandra Gowda. The titles announced were Father, POK, Sri Ramabana…
‘Game of Thrones’ co-creator DB Weiss
LOS ANGELES: “Game of Thrones” was popular for the sudden deaths of several fan-favourite characters and D B Weiss says he and co-creator David Benioff were thrilled when they got a chance to kill off Joffrey Baratheon and Ramsay Bolton,…
‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ star Chance Perdomo dies in accident
We can’t quite wrap our heads around this. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just…
Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer ‘The Goat Life’ crosses Rs 50 crore-mark globally
NEW DELHI: Survival drama “The Goat Life”, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, has collected over Rs 50 crore in worldwide gross collections, the makers announced on Sunday. The Malayalam film follows the real-life story of Najeeb (Sukumaran), a Malayali immigrant labourer who…
Surbhi Chandna unveils her rendition of Kaifi Khalil’s track ‘Kahani Suno’
Actress Surbhi Chandna, who recently tied the knot with her longtime beau Karan Sharma, has launched her rendition of the popular Pakistani song ‘Kahani Suno’ on Saturday. The couple’s dreamy varmala video, featuring Surbhi walking down the aisle to the…
Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor starrer ‘Flowervale Street’ to release on May 16 next year
American film director and writer David Robert Mitchell’s mysterious new feature film has finally got a release date and a title. It features Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, reported Variety. Warner Bros. and Bad Robot’s film is titled ‘Flowervale Street’…
Tamil actor Daniel Balaji passes away due to heart attack
Tamil Actor Daniel Balaji, 48, known for his roles in Amudhan in Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu, Thambi in Vada Chennai, passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest on Friday night. The actor, renowned for his diverse talents and captivating on-screen charisma,…
Allu Arjun unveils his wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Dubai, calls it ‘milestone moment’
The statue features Allu Arjun’s iconic ‘Jhukega Nahi Sala’ pose from the blockbuster film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. The actor, who celebrates his birthday on April 8, attended the event in Dubai along with his family. Allu Arjun took to his…
Actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth confirm engagement amidst wedding rumours, show off their rings
Reports of the duo getting married were doing rounds on social media on Wednesday but there was no confirmation from either of the actors or their representatives. When Aditi skipped the date announcement event of her upcoming Netflix series “Heeramandi:…
Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth are married, confirms ‘Heeramandi’ event host; check out some of their cute social media moments
MUMBAI: Actor couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth tied the knot on Wednesday. Reports of the duo getting married were doing rounds on social media the whole day, but there was no confirmation from either of the actors or their…
Ride or Die’ to debut in Indian cinemas in June
MUMBAI: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” will be released in Indian theatres on June 7, Sony Pictures Entertainment India has announced. The studio debuted the first trailer of the much-awaited buddy cop movie on its…
Ritu Varma’s elegant minimalism
HYDERABAD : A vibrant personality with a refreshing vibe, actress Ritu Varma has slowly made her way into the hearts of cinema lovers. Known for her work in Telugu and Tamil films like Pelli Choopulu, Tuck Jagadish, Oke Oka Jeevitham…
Production commences on final season of Netflix’s ‘You’
LOS ANGELES: Streaming service Netflix has announced that production has started on the fifth and final season of Penn Badgley-starrer series ‘You’. The streamer shared the news on its social media handles along with a photo of Badgley, who is…
Yuva is my first full-fledged commercial entertainer: Hitha Chandrashekar
Hitha Chandrashekar, a familiar face in the film and advertisements world, has recently made a significant leap with her role in Yuva. She plays a prominent character in the film, which marks the debut of Yuvarajkumar. “While I was the…
I prefer to remain a versatile actor, says Kannada actor Kishore
Certain actors possess a unique potential to breathe life into the roles they take up. One such notable artiste is Kishore, who not only carries films on his shoulders but also adds an essence that enriches the overall narrative, even…
Hombale Films to distribute Blessy’s ‘Aadujeevitham’ in Karnataka
In a much-anticipated move, Vijay Kiragandur’s Hombale Films is set to distribute the highly awaited film ‘Aadujeevitham’ – The Goat Life, in Karnataka. The announcement was made by the production house recently. Starring noted actors, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Amala Paul,…
Actor Geeta Agrawal Sharma on bagging films like ’12th Fail’, ‘Laapataa Ladies’
There have been times people have approached her for a film, saying “You are playing the role of a mother to ‘x’ actor”, a character brief that puzzles the actor, who comes from theatre. “I’m like, ‘What kind of offer…
SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ adapted into a stage musical in Japan
We recently reported that SS Rajamouli was in Japan this week to attend a special screening of his 2022 film RRR, which continues to enjoy massive theatrical success in the island nation. On Friday, the RRR filmmaker shared with his fans details of yet another…
YouTube content creator Elvish gets bail from Gurugram court in assault case
When he was brought to the court here, Elvish was taken for interrogation by a team from the Gurugram Police. He was questioned for three hours in connection with the assault case. “After interrogation, we produced him in the court…
Sidlingu 2 will carve its own path: Director Vijaya Prasad
There have been certain movies that etch themselves into the collective memory of audiences, leaving a mark that withstands the test of time. One such film was Sidlingu, a movie directed by Vijaya Prasad, starring Yogi and Ramya. Despite gracing…
Cillian Murphy returning as Tommy Shelby for ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie, says Steven Knight
“Peaky Blinders” also features Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby, Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, and Joe Cole as John Shelby, the gang’s senior members. Late actor Helen McCrory starred in the show as Elizabeth “Polly” Gray for five seasons before…
Suhas-starrer ‘Prasanna Vadanam’ set to release on this date
The makers of Prasanna Vadanam announced their film’s release date on Wednesday. Directed by debutant Arjun YK, the Suhas-starrer is slated for a theatrical release on May 3. Earlier on March 7, the makers released a teaser of their film. Prasanna Vadanam seemingly revolves…
Reasons why Prithviraj-starrer ‘Aadujeevitham’ is likely to do well in Tamil Nadu
Highly anticipated survival adventure and desert drama The Goat Life-Aadujeevitham is all set to hit the screens on March 28. Directed by Blessy, the film is an adaptation of the Malayalam best-selling novel Aadujeevitham, penned by acclaimed writer Benyamin. The…
Music Academy president says Carnatic singers Ranjani-Gayatri’s withdrawal letter ‘in poor taste’
CHENNAI: President of the Music Academy N Murali, on Thursday, responded to Carnatic vocalists Ranjani and Gayatri’s letter announcing their withdrawal from the annual Music Academy conference in protest against TM Krishna receiving the Sangeetha Kalanidhi award, as being in…
Prime Video confirms Suzhal Season 2, announces cast and crew
Last October, we reported that the web series Suzhal: The Vortex would have a second season and that it would star Gouri Kishan as well. Earlier today, Amazon Prime Video India confirmed the release of Suzhal Season 2 while announcing…
Ex-girlfriend of actor Jonathan Majors files civil suit accusing him of escalating abuse, defamation
In September 2022, after they had moved into a London flat together while he was filming the Marvel series “Loki,” Majors became angry at Jabbari for inviting her friend over to their new home, the suit says. “Majors picked Grace…
‘Kohrra’ director Randeep Jha, Alankrita Shrivastava, Gurvinder Singh’s projects part of CIFF Market
Atika Chohan, known for writing films such as “Chhapaak”, “Guilty” and “Agra”, is coming up with “Husky”, an eat-the-rich drama, revolving around privileged couple’s pet husky, Jordon. “Peach No 15” by Ayappa KM, is a darkly funny thriller series about…
‘Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver’ trailer: Sofia Boutella-starrer promises epic space war
On the eve of their battle the warriors must face the truths of their own pasts, each revealing why they fight. As the full force of the Realm bears down on the burgeoning rebellion, unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge,…
Banned TV drama that broke Iraq’s taboos returns after 27 years
‘Drug-fuelled wealth’ Decades of instability have created “a class of people who have profited from the chaos,” Hikmat said, pointing in particular at newly wealthy drug dealers. “Young people fall victim to this dark path.” Iraq, traditionally mainly a transit…
Sidharth Malhotra-starrer ‘Yodha’ earns Rs 17.51 crore in first weekend
NEW DELHIL Action film “Yodha”, fronted by Sidharth Malhotra, has earned Rs 17.51 crore in domestic net box office collections in the opening weekend. According to Dharma Productions, the film raised Rs 4.25 crore on day one, Rs 6.01 crore…
Ed Sheeran sets stage on fire at Mumbai concert; Diljit Dosanjh and Armaan Malik jam along
As the crowd erupted in joy after watching the two musicians perform together on a 360-degree circular revolving stage, Dosanjh in Punjabi said, “A loud round of applause for Sheeran”. Sheeran, on his part, said “Mumbai, make some noise for…
Despite illness, Celine Dion still keen to get back onstage
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DC Studios to make ‘Teen Titans’ live-action film, hires writer Ana Nogueira
The Teen Titans, which first came out as a DC Comics creation in the 1960s, will soon have a live-action adaptation. DC Studios has chosen Ana Nogueira as the scriptwriter for the project. This further cements Nogueira’s relationship with the…
Josh Brolin’s Outer Range season 2 gets release date
Actor Josh Brolin’s sci-fi Western series, Outer Range, will return with its second season on Prime Video on May 16. The first images of the upcoming season were also released by the makers. The series, created by Brian Watkins, features…
SC reprieve for Bollywood actress Jayaprada; sets aside jail term in ESIC dues case
A bench of the top court, headed by Justice Abhay S Oka passed the order, after hearing Jayaprada’s appeal. Jayaprada was found guilty by Egmore court in Tamil Nadu of the commission of offence U/s. 85 (a), 85 (i) (b)…
‘Squid Game’ star found guilty of sexual misconduct
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Liquor, young Malayali tourists and ‘Manjummel Boys’: Much ado about nothing?
“I watched Manjummel Boys and it has disturbed me. The mentality of the Malayalee youth who visit tourist places is the same as shown in the film and they reach not just tourist spots, but forests too. They are concerned…
Aamir Khan turns 59, says he will continue to back stories like ‘Laapataa Ladies’
MUMBAI: Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who turned 59 on Thursday, said he will continue to back “beautiful” films like his latest production “Laapataa Ladies”. “Laapataa Ladies” is a comedy drama directed by Kiran Rao which opened to critical acclaim upon…
’12th Fail’, ‘Kohrra’ big winners at Critics’ Choice Awards 2024
MUMBAI: Vikrant Massey-starrer “12th Fail” and Sudip Sharma’s crime series “Kohrra” bagged top honours at the sixth edition of the Critics’ Choice Awards. The 2024 award ceremony were held on Tuesday here, recognising the best in feature films, short films,…
Naslen-Mamitha’s ‘Premalu’ Tamil version trailer out
The official trailer of the Tamil version of Premalu, a blockbuster Malayalam language romantic comedy, was unveiled on Wednesday. The film, distributed by Red Giant Movies in Tamil Nadu, will be hitting theatres on March 15. Premalu stars Mamitha Baiju and Naslen…
Pankaj Tripathi starrer ‘Main Atal Hoon’ gets OTT release date
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‘Shaitaan’ earns Rs 34.39 crore at box office
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Accused of fraud, Amisha Patel agrees to return Rs 2.75 crore to Ranchi businessman
RANCHI: Actor Amisha Patel has finally agreed to return Rs 2.75 crore to Ranchi-based businessman Ajay Kumar Singh during the National Lok Adalat held at the Ranchi Civil Court on Saturday. Patel is accused of duping Ajay Kumar Singh of…
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Akira Toriyama, creator of ‘Dragon Ball’ manga, dies at 68
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‘Maidaan’ trailer: Ajay Devgn coaches a football team to glory in this biographical drama
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Janhvi Kapoor to star alongside Ram Charan in pan-India film
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Carla Gugino joins Bill Murray and Naomi Watts in ‘The Friend’
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‘Manjummel Boys’ makes history in Tamil Nadu as first Malayalam film to cross 10 crores
Manjummel Boys has crossed 10 crores from Tamil Nadu box office, making it the first ever Malayalam film to achieve the feat. The makers have officially announced it on their social media handles along with thanking the Tamil Nadu audience for…
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Naslen-Mamitha starrer ‘Premalu’ Telugu version trailer out
The official trailer of the Telugu version of Premalu, a blockbuster Malayalam language romantic comedy, was unveiled on Saturday. The Telugu dialogues of the film have been penned by Aditya Hasan, the creator of the ETV Win Original series 90s. The film,…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas to star in Russo Brothers’ ‘The Bluff’
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Haravoo on farmers’ protest docu dropped from film festival
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Netflix unveils multiple films, series and documentaries for 2024
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Kamal Haasan meets ‘Manjummel Boys’ team
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‘Euphoria’ star Hunter Schafer among protesters arrested during Biden’s appearance on ‘Late Night’
NEW YORK: Actor Hunter Schafer was among dozens of war protesters arrested at NBC’s headquarters in Manhattan during President Joe Biden’s appearance on “Late Night with Seth Myers” earlier this week, organizers confirmed Wednesday. The 25-year-old “Euphoria” star was part of a…
Exhibitors’ Association withdraws its decision to stop Malayalam film releases
Earlier, we reported that Film Exhibitors’ United Organisation of Kerala decided to ban Malayalam films from releasing at theatres in Kerala from February 22 onwards. Now, FEOUK has taken back its decision. In his address to the media, FEOUK chairperson…
2 men convicted of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay nearly 22 years after rap star’s death
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Rajinikanth and producer Sajid Nadiadwala to collaborate on Pan-Indian film
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Actor Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint as #MeToo echoes through French cinema
Depardieu has also been accused by more than a dozen other women of harassing, groping or sexually assaulting them. He was handed preliminary rape and sexual assault charges in 2020 following allegations from actor Charlotte Arnould. Depardieu denies wrongdoing. In…
Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passes away
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Vaibhav shines in this effective murder mystery
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Was longing to do an action film, very excited for ‘Don 3’, says actor Kiara Advani
She made her acting debut in 2014 with “Fugly”, a few films later she garnered acclaim for her performance in the Netflix anthology film “Lust Stories” (2018). She attained commercial success with movies like “Kabir Singh”, “Good Newwz”, “Bhool Bhulaiyaa…
‘Oppenheimer,’ Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards
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Santosh Sivan to be honoured with Pierre Angenieux tribute at Cannes
Ace cinematographer Santosh Sivan becomes the first Indian to be conferred with Cannes’ Pierre Angénieux tribute. In 2013, Cannes started conferring the cinematographers with an award named after Pierre Angénieux, a pioneer of modern zoom lenses. Santosh will be honoured with…
The devil lies in the details
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‘The Boys 4’ to premiere on Prime Video on June 13
Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, Michaela Starr, Paul Grellong, David Reed, Meredith Glynn, Judalina Neira, Ken F. Levin, and Jason Netter also serve as executive producers. “The Boys” is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios with Kripke Enterprises,…
Selvaraghavan & SJ Suryah join ‘Raayan’
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Esha Deol radiates positivity amid separation from Bharat Takhtani
The official statement issued by the former couple announcing their separation read, “We have mutually & amicably decided to part ways. Through this shift in our lives, the best interests and welfare of our two children is and will be…
Triptii Dimri joins Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’
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Emma Stone in talks to collaborate with Yorgos Lanthimos on ‘Save the Green Planet’ remake
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Actor Trisha slams former AIADMK functionary for derogatory remark
CHENNAI: Actor Trisha, in a post on ‘X,’ responded to the derogatory comments made against her by former AIADMK member AV Raju after a video of his went viral on social media. “It’s disgusting to repeatedly see low lives and…
Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma become parents of baby boy
NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli on Tuesday announced that he and his actress wife Anushka Sharma were blessed with a baby boy on February 15. Kohli and Anushka are already proud parents of a three-year-old daughter Vamika. “With…
Offbeat roles of Mammootty: ‘Devil’ is in the details
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Actor Dhanush unveils first look of ‘Raayan’
Dhanush made his directorial debut with Pa Paandi in 2017, which starred Rajkiran, Revathi, along with himself in a cameo role. It may be noted that Dhanush is also directing another film titled Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, in which he won’t be…
Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau issues notice to actor, producer, director of Telugu movie Ganja Shankar
HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TS-NAB) has issued notices to actor Sai Dharam Tej, the producer and the director of the upcoming Telugu movie Ganja Shankar, directing them to change the movie title and refrain from showing any narcotic…
There’s hope for Hindi cinema only if we stop making films for money, says Naseeruddin Shah
NEW DELHI: Veteran actor and thespian Naseeruddin Shah expressed his disappointment in Hindi cinema and said there was hope for it to get better only if films were made without the intention of earning money. Speaking at ‘Meer Ki Dilli,…
Won’t screen Malayalam movies released after February 22
KOCHI : The Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) on Saturday decided not to screen Malayalam movies to be released after February 22. However, the protest will not affect movies like Bramayugam and Premalu that are running successfully in…
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi sentenced to two years in jail in cheque bouncing case
JAMNAGAR: Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, who is set to come out with his next directorial venture ‘Lahore 1947’, featuring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in lead roles, was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment by a Jamnagar court in a cheque bouncing…
Bejoy Nambiar unveils trailer for bilingual drama ‘Por/Dange,’ showcasing riveting college rivalries
Por is written and directed by Bejoy Nambiar. The Hindi version has Nikita Dutta and TJ Bhanu in supporting roles. TJ Bhanu will also appear in the Tamil version alongside Sanchana Natarajan. While TJ Bhanu plays the love interest of Arjun Das,…
NTR Jr, Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Devara Part 1’ to be released this October
Directed by Koratala Siva the film has music by Anirudh Ravichander.Actors Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor are also a part of ‘Devara’. Earlier this year, the makers released the much-awaited teaser for the film. The video opens with a…
In a first, Oscar-nominated short ‘The Last Repair Shop’ to air on broadcast television
“It’s not too much to say I owe my career to people like the four repair people in our film,” Bowers said. The broadcast push is a first for an Oscar nominated short documentary. On Saturday it will air on…
‘Birthmark’ trailer hints at husband plotting against his pregnant wife
The trailer of the film Birthmark, starring Shabeer Kallarakkal and Mirnaa in the lead roles, was released by the makers on Thursday. The film is directed by Vikram Shreedharan, who also co-wrote the script with Sriram Sivaraman. The duo is also…
‘Shakhahaari is an emotional crime thriller’
Sandeep Sunkad, hailing from Shivamogga, is not your typical film director. An engineering graduate who initially pursued a career as an electronic engineer took a dive into the film industry in 2016. Since then, he’s explored various facets of the…
Arjun Das to make Malayalam debut with director Ahammed Khabeer’s next
Arjun Das, who was last seen in Aneethi last year, directed by Vasanthabalan, is awaiting the release of Por, helmed by Bejoy Nambiar. He will be starring alongside Kalidas Jayaram in the film which is a Tamil-Hindi bilingual. The Hindi version is titled Dange and…
Family business: On Klaudia Reynicke’s Reinas
HYDERABAD : It is an undeniable fact that films can be a most inviting peek into other countries, cultures, languages, and civilisations. Having little familiarity with Peruvian cinema or the country itself, Klaudia Reynicke’s Reinas (Queens) opened an enlightening and…
‘My role in KTM cannot be summarised in one sentence’
Sanjana Doss, an upcoming talent, doesn’t mind waiting for a breakthrough moment to be recognised and appreciated for her work. The actor, who made her acting debut with Manasmita, is now eagerly anticipating her first commercial venture, Aruna’s KTM co-starring…
Fahadh Faasil to star in Bhavana Studios’ next ‘Karate Chandran’
On Monday, Bhavana Studios, the production company behind the recent hit Premalu, announced their next film Karate Chandran. Starring Fahadh Faasil in the titular role, the film will be directed by Roy, a long-time associate of Dileesh Pothan. Along with…
‘I would love to die in front of the CDs and DVDs of all my films,’ says Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail recently completed a 100-day run at theatres across the country. The film released on October 27 and has been getting a lot of love for its endearing storytelling and performances. The film starred Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankar,…
Taylor Swift cheers on beau Travis Kelce at Super Bowl
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Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi on road to recovery after vocal cord surgery
The Grammy winner, known for songs such as “Livin’ on a Prayer”, “It’s My Life” and “You Give Love A Bad Name”, said doctors were able to repair the problem by putting a plastic implant in. “For the last almost…
‘Didn’t Want to Cast a Known Pair’: Sriram Raghavan
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This adorable rom-com hits the right spots
Over the years, films have made us believe that a hero going through a heartbreak must drink. Premalu also has nothing novel to offer in this aspect. However, Sachin (Naslen) does not wait for his heart to break to start drinking. He…
Probe on fake account of Mahesh Babu’s daughter
HYDERABAD: Tollywood actor Mahesh Babu’s daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni sparked controversy when a fake account of her surfaced on Instagram, leading to the filing of a petition with the Cybercrime wing in Cyberabad. The unknown perpetrator behind the fake account was…
New teaser for ‘Inside Out 2’ introduces ‘Anxiety’
Pixar released a new teaser of the sequel to the much-appreciated 2015 animated film, Inside Out, on Thursday. The sequel, titled Inside Out 2, is slated to hit theatres on June 14, 2024. The teaser features Joy, Anger, Fear, Disgust and Sadness…
‘It feels great when people call me a natural’: ‘Premalu’ actor Naslen
Premalu, which is hitting screens on Friday, is yet again a rom-com, but of a “different tone,” clarifies Naslen. “I’ve been a part of a few rom-coms before, but my romantic tracks in most of these films were mostly humorous….
Jurassic World 4 to release in 2025
The release date for the next instalment in the Jurassic World franchise has been locked. On Monday, Universal Pictures announced that it plans to release Jurassic World 4 on July 2, 2025. According to reports, David Leitch is in talks…
Taylor Swift is demanding that a college student stop tracking her private jet
SAN FRANCISCO: When it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can’t just shake it off. In late…
Kiran Rao on ‘Laapataa Ladies’
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Why is Piano Transcribing So Hard?
Why is Piano Transcribing Music transcription is the process of taking a piece of music and turning it into written notation. This can be very hard to do, and requires a lot of practice. This is especially true for more…
Taylor Swift announces new album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ and song titles
The site’s back up now, focused around the upcoming album, with preordering and merchandise options. The album will feature 16 tracks, with some editions offering a bonus track, “The Manuscript,” according to product descriptions. On Monday night, Swift released a…
Adah Sharma starrer ‘Bastar-The Naxal Story’ official teaser unveiled
The monologue is a glimpse of the strong narration of the film and some truths that will be unfolded by the team of the film. In the teaser the makers have exposed the truth about number of martiers and how…
‘HanuMan catapulted me into the spotlight’
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Unforgettable moments from 64th Grammy Awards
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift won the Best Pop Vocal Album award for “Midnights” US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish won Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media for her song “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie Mariah…
Here is the list of top winners at the Grammy Awards 2024 so far
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Self-styled investigator cited ‘forged’ letters from high dignitaries to back claims on actor Sridevi’s death: CBI
NEW DELHI: The CBI has filed a charge sheet against a self-styled investigator alleging that she cited in a YouTube video “forged” letters from high dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, to support her claims…
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone on their latest film ‘Fighter’
‘I Am a Fighter’, says Deepika Padukone Both your films last year—Pathaan and Jawan—were blockbusters. Did you feel the pressure of success with Fighter? No pressure at all. When you make a film, you don’t think about the end result….
Mammootty starrer ‘Bramayugam’ to be released in black-and-white format
Mammootty’s Bramayugam, which is all set to hit theatres on February 15, will be released in black and white format, confirmed the makers. Directed by Bhoothakaalam-fame Rahul Sadasivan, Bramayugam has Mammootty and Arjun Ashokan as the leads. As per the makers, it’s a horror story,…
Bejoy Nambiar’s Hindi-Tamil movie ‘Dange’/’Por’ gets a release date
Earlier the makers had released the teaser of Por headlined by Arjun Das and Kalidas Jayaram. The almost one-and-a-half-minute-long teaser showcases Arjun and Kalidas playing college students who are rivals. As fights brew between the two factions, chaos ensues and creates a…
With ‘Mersel’ political plunge, Vijay sets eyes on Tamil Nadu’s coveted film-to-politics winners club
CHENNAI: At last, it has happened. Actor Vijay is the newest and top-rated Tamil actor to join politics, in keeping with Tamil Nadu’s long-time tradition of actors taking the political plunge, with a couple of them having gone to rule…
Jiiva launches music label to encourage independent artists
Actor Jiiva has launched a music label titled Deaf Frog Records to support independent music artists and short filmmakers. The label was launched yesterday, coinciding with the 21st anniversary of his debut film Aasai Aasaiyaai. The event was attended by film…
Manjummel Boys will hit the theatres in February
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Music maestro AR Rahman says AI just a tool, confident that creativity not getting replaced
TNIE caught up with the legendary music composer in an exclusive interview after the album was released. We asked why he wanted to do this, Why now, and more… Rahman said the album demanded voices like Bamba Bakya and Shahul…
Actor Lili Reinhart ‘diagnosed with alopecia,’ undergoes therapy
LOS ANGELES: American actor Lili Reinhart revealed that she had an alopecia diagnosis, reported the Hollywood Reporter. Recently, the ‘Riverdale’ star took to TikTok to post a video of her undergoing red light therapy, and wrote in the clip, “Was…
Vishal Bhardwaj on 20 years of ‘Maqbool’
“But when I tried to make ‘Maqbool’, I could not get money or stars. I approached everybody, except Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman, and almost everyone rejected it. Some said, ‘Arrey, hero loser hai’, ‘Arrey, ye to badi depressing film…
Jacqueline Fernandez was knowingly involved in possession of proceeds of crime, says ED
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) apprised the Delhi High Court that Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, accused in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, was knowingly involved in the possession and use of proceeds…
‘Despicable Me 4’ trailer sees Gru welcoming his son, Gru Jr.
Universal Pictures unveiled the trailer of Despicable Me 4 on Monday. The film comes seven years after the third film in the franchise, Despicable Me 3 (2017). As per the official logline, “Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme…
‘Every frame of ‘Aadujeevitham’ is an emotional rollercoaster,’ says Resul Pookutty
The film is an adaptation of a 2008 Malayalam novel of the same name authored by Benyamin. It follows the true story of the life of a young man, Najeeb, who, in the early 90s, migrates from the lush green…
‘Animal’ started healthy conversation about toxic masculinity’: Ranbir Kapoor
NEW DELHI: Cinema has the power to spark a conversation, says actor Ranbir Kapoor, who credits his latest film “Animal” for starting a “healthy” discussion around toxic masculinity. “Animal”, which hit the screens on December 1, was one of the…
Bengali actress Sreela Majumdar, directors’ favourite star, passes away
Noted Bengali actor Sreela Majumdar, who was considered a favourite of serious filmmakers such as Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal and Prakash Jha, died at her Kolkata residence on Saturday. Her family members confirmed the news. She was 65 at the…
‘It is funny, but there is pathos as well,’ says Konkana Sen on ‘Killer Soup’
Konkana Sen Sharma may call herself an accidental actor, but her filmography refutes that claim. She has played a disgruntled news reporter in Page 3, a woman desperate to get married in Life In a Metro, and a patient of…
Election Commission collaborates with Rajkumar Hirani for short film on voter awareness
MUMBAI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has collaborated with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani for a short film to spread awareness about voting. Titled “My Vote My Duty”, the short is compiled from video messages by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar as…