New Delhi, March 28 Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said on Saturday that the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) is providing a national platform for talent while fostering dialogue on the future of cinema, and emphasized that the national capital is steadily emerging as a hub for...
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Chennai, March 28 – The Central Board of Film Certification has now cleared "Vaazha 2", the second installment of the hugely successful Malayalam franchise "Vaazha", for release with a U/A certificate.The filmmakers made this announcement using the film's official Instagram handle. Posting a...
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Mumbai, March 26 Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has strongly condemned the circulation of AI-generated and manipulated visuals related to his latest film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, calling them “false, misleading, and malicious.”Dhar posted on Instagram on Thursday morning, expressing his gratitude for...
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Imphal, March 22 – The two-day 3rd North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2026 concluded in Imphal on Sunday with the screening of nine films, highlighting the region's cultural diversity through cinema.The festival was organized to showcase the traditional cultures of various communities in...
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New Delhi, March 20 – The release of the Oscar-nominated film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" in India is facing delays as the distributor is still awaiting a censor certificate. The film, based on the story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in 2024, was acquired for release...
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New Delhi, March 20 The Indian release of the Oscar-nominated film "The Voice of Hind Rajab", based on the story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in 2024, is stuck in limbo as the distributor is still awaiting a censor certificate.The film, which was nominated in...
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New Delhi, March 19 The Bharat Pavilion at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) 2026 is showcasing the diversity of India's content and production ecosystem across films, television, animation, and emerging media.The pavilion reinforces India's growing presence in the global...
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Mumbai, March 18 Please do not reveal spoilers of "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" and wait until the end credits, filmmaker Aditya Dhar said on Wednesday, and called the unprecedented love for the first part the "most humbling, most moving gift a filmmaker can ever receive".The second part of the...
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New Delhi, March 16 The EPIC Company announced the launch of its EPIC Studio on Monday, a next-generation creative studio that brings together the strengths, talent networks, and production capabilities of Juggernaut Productions and MovieVerse Studio under a single banner.EPIC Studio will...
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Mumbai, March 16 Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, recently on his quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune, shared a cherished memory from his early days in the industry, recalling his late father and his immense love and motivation for the superstar.He said, “My father, until he was alive, would...
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Mumbai, March 15: Actor Riteish Deshmukh has called for significant changes in how Maharashtra views its cinema. The actor attended a special event organized by the Samajwadi Party, and said that Marathi cinema in Maharashtra is declining due to the demand for Hindi cinema.The actor said that...
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Mumbai, March 15 Filmmakers Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Bejoy Nambiar expressed their concern over the declining state of "middle-of-the-road" cinema, saying that audience support and dedicated screen space will ensure its survival.Speaking at the Red Lorry Film Festival during a session titled...
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Mumbai, March 14 – Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha, known for his socially relevant and thought-provoking films, has shared his opinion on the relationship between society and revolution.The filmmaker-producer spoke to IANS at his office in the Andheri West area of Mumbai, and stated that...
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Kolkata, March 12 Cinema hall owners have urged a screening committee to ensure that Bengali films are released throughout the year instead of multiple films hitting theaters on the same day, including during festivals, amid a slump in business and the closure of single-screen theaters.The...
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Chennai, March 12 – The makers of the highly anticipated thriller 'Patriot', directed by Mahesh Narayanan and starring Malayalam cinema superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal, released the melodious and romantic song 'Kaattu Thottappol' from the film on Thursday, much to the delight of fans and film...
New Delhi, March 11 Good cinema is facing a significant challenge, says Vishal Bhardwaj. This was the case in the pre-OTT era, and even now, filmmakers are being told that their projects should be released in theaters first, before being taken to streaming platforms.The casualty of this is...
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In a groundbreaking development poised to redefine branded storytelling in global cinema, SkyBlue Cinematix has secured the exclusive worldwide brand integration rights for Varanasi, the highly anticipated cinematic epic directed by visionary filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli.This unprecedented...
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Mumbai, March 9 – Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, who recently appeared in ‘Border 2’, was keen to release his action-drama ‘Gabru’ in theaters.The actor wanted to avoid the initial OTT release route and opt for a theatrical release, considering his upcoming film ‘Ikka’ is also being released...
Mumbai, March 7 Despite women-led films repeatedly proving their success at the box office, their presence in the 2026 theatrical release calendar has dwindled significantly – with only Rani Mukerji's "Mardaani 3", Taapsee Pannu's "Assi", and Alia Bhatt's "Alpha" headlining the year. This...
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Kochi, March 6 – The upcoming Malayalam film 'Patriot', which brings together superstar actors Mammootty and Mohanlal after a long gap, has run into trouble ahead of its release, with the theatre owners' association, Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK), deciding not to screen...
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