BUSINESS
This December, audience will be spoilt for choice as films from South compete with Bollywood
From the Tamil side, films like Maari2, Silukkuvarpatti Singam and Adanga Maru are set to entertain the movie-goers.
BUSINESS
Padman and 102 Not Out fail to perform, Bollywood having a rough run in China lately
China has become world’s largest cinema market with a screen count of 50,776
BUSINESS
How Indian television is doing its bit to bring about social change
While Indian television is driving social change, it is in need of more socially relevant shows.
BUSINESS
From Zero to Avengers: How the movie trailer business is becoming an industry on its own
Some experts also believe that trailers are an important determinant of how well a film will be received during its opening weekend.
BUSINESS
Here’s why the success of Zero is key for Shah Rukh Khan
What makes the success of Zero so crucial is the downfall of Shah Rukh’s films after 2014 when he delivered his last super hit film, Happy New Year.
ENTERTAINMENT
Rajinikanth in 2.0 once again proves his super stardom is here to stay, politics not a hurdle
While people continue to figure out reasons behind Rajinikanth’s stardom, he continues to influence, impact and inspire.
BUSINESS
2.0 likely to hit Rs 500 crore target in India; stage set for Zero, Simmba
The film has set new benchmarks for the industry after becoming the second highest grossing Hindi dubbed film surpassing lifetime business of Baahubali: The Beginning (Rs 119 crore- Hindi version).
BUSINESS
As Aquaman hits theatres, here's a look at how films from DC universe have performed in India
Reactions for DCEU films have been diverse not just in India but in other international markets as well
BUSINESS
Love for Bollywood scales across borders in 2018, regional films find admirers too
An important trend that has emerged in recent years is that apart from big-budget movies, small and medium-sized films are also being distributed in foreign markets aggressively.
BUSINESS
Small films show up on the advertising radar as brands bet big on cinema
While the trend has been that advertising interest peaks during the release of 10-12 blockbuster films, theatre owners are changing this by educating advertisers
BUSINESS
Here’s how festive period is crucial for the in-cinema advertising industry
As per a KPMG report, the number of in-cinema advertisers grew from 50-100 in 2010 to over 2,500 in 2016.
BUSINESS
Bollywood may be the big daddy, but Tamil cinema is carving a niche at the box office
From Rajinikanth’s Enthiran to Kabali to recently released Sarkar, Tamil films have made a place on the list of highest grossing films where Bollywood has secured a dominant position.
BUSINESS
Rajinikanth's 2.0 online leak wrecks film industry's anti-piracy efforts
In order to protect its film from piracy, Lyca Production -- the maker of 2.0 -- had filed a plea in Madras High Court to block such websites
BUSINESS
With Rs 355 crore in pre-sales, Rajinikanth's 2.0 may pocket Rs 30 crore on Day 1
The euphoria around the film is evident from its pre-sales of over Rs 355 crore.
BUSINESS
Could filmmakers' obsession with biopics spell bad news for the film industry?
While biopics are enjoyed by the audience, they are taken with a pinch of salt by the critics. Bollywood, particularly, has been criticised for adding excessive melodrama.
BUSINESS
Badhaai Ho vs Thugs of Hindostan: When the subject is strong, stars, screen and studios don’t matter
Amit Sharma directed Badhai Ho has become the highest grossing small film of all times.
BUSINESS
Landscape for independent filmmakers evolving, but struggles continue
Independent filmmaking is finding its niche and is steadily gaining a dedicated audience amid Indian cinegoers
BUSINESS
UP to reimburse SGST on movie tickets: Here's how state policies are helping the film industry
Some state governments are however lending a helping hand to the movie industry by reducing taxes, providing financial support and making their states a hub for movie making
BUSINESS
Growth story of the second screen: Here’s how OTT platforms are upping their game in India
According to its estimation, nearly 50 percent of internet users in India, by 2020, will be from rural India and rural internet penetration could grow to as much as 35 percent.
BUSINESS
Filmmakers experiment with sci-fi films amid tight budgets, as the genre gathers momentum in India
Indian filmmakers shy away from locally producing sci-fi films because of the exorbitant budgets required for adequate graphics and visual effects.
BUSINESS
Success of 2.0 crucial, not just for the film industry but also for Rajinikanth
What makes 2.0’s success even more important for Rajinikanth is his announcement of entering politics earlier this year.
BUSINESS
YRF banking on China release to recover making costs after Rs 300-crore Thugs of Hindostan tanks in India
The Chinese market for big-screen spectacles from India has not been high-yielding yet
BUSINESS
Business of over Rs 250 crore from 2.0 will save the Rs 1,000 crore dream in Q4
The industry was betting big on Thugs of Hindostan along with 2.0, Total Dhamaal, Zero and Simmba
ENTERTAINMENT
After TV and the big screen, mythologies are now trending in the literary world
Apart from English readers, other language readers have also got a taste of this genre. English books on mythologies are also being translated in Tamil, Hindi, and Marathi
