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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

New Delhi, March 6 The makers of "Ustaad Bhagat Singh," featuring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, have announced the new release date for the film, which will hit the big screen on March 19.Directed by Harish Shankar, it is produced by Mythri Movie Makers. It was previously slated to release on...

New Delhi, March 5 The Delhi government has invited submissions from filmmakers and content creators for the inaugural edition of the ‘International Film Festival Delhi’ (IFFD) to support emerging talent.According to a statement, the organizing platform for the festival, IFFD CineXchange, has...

In Mumbai, industry experts and exhibitors say that the escalating tensions in West Asia have turned out to be a blessing in disguise for "Dhurandhar 2" and "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups," which were originally scheduled to compete at the box office on March 19, but will now have separate...

Los Angeles, March 4 Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's banner, Artists Equity, has signed a multi-year streaming first-look deal, along with a production and distribution agreement, with Netflix.Artists Equity, which was also founded by RedBird Capital's Gerry Cardinale, recently...

Mumbai, February 28 – Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah has alleged that theatre owners in Chennai and Kerala have been receiving threats to pull their film, "The Kerala Story 2", after it was released on Friday, following the court's decision to lift the ban on the film.During an exclusive...

"We hope that our film and the newcomers debuting in it will get a chance," says Tanmaya Shekhar, the first-time director of "Nukkad Naatak," an independent film that he created with the support of his family, friends, and complete strangers.This film explores the "two Indias" through...

Mumbai, February 25: Trade analyst Girish Wankhede and film distributor Manoj Desai have shared their views on the box office performance of the Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Assi', stating that the film failed to connect with audiences despite its concept.Speaking about the film's underwhelming...

Bangalore, February 23 – The makers of the highly anticipated action entertainer 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups', starring Yash in the lead role, directed by Geethu Mohandas, released a look at actor Sudev Nair's character in the film on Monday, and revealed that he plays the character named...

Mumbai, Feb 22 – In an old interview with Lehrein TV, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was seen discussing the practice of issuing fatwas against filmmakers and members of the entertainment industry.He further questioned the logic behind targeting only those associated with the film industry...

Mumbai, February 19 Filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s critically acclaimed film "Yuva" is set to return to the big screen as PVR INOX Ltd announced the movie’s re-release across its theaters from February 20.Originally released in 2004, "Yuva" is a multi-narrative film that explores themes of love...

Mumbai, February 9 Shekhar Kapur still remembers the advice he received from the man who sold tickets illegally. It was to not make "artistic" films, as only two people, including the director, showed up to watch "Masoom" on its release day in the cinema hall.Sharing a photograph from the 1983...