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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ dazzles with breathtaking visuals and epic battles, yet its story often treads familiar ground. The Sully family’s fight for survival brings heart to the spectacle, even as the narrative struggles to soar.

Allu Arjun, Vicky Kaushal hail Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, latter calls it 'A brilliantly made film filled with fine performances'

Dhurandhar continues its powerful run both in India and internationally, drawing praise from fans and industry insiders alike. Joining the list of admirers, actors Vicky Kaushal and Allu Arjun have now shared their appreciation for the Ranveer Singh–Akshaye Khanna starrer.

Dhurandhar box office collection day 7: Ranveer Singh starrer action-thriller crosses Rs 200 crore in first week

Ranveer Singh–starrer Dhurandhar is showing no signs of slowing down, sustaining its blockbuster momentum since its release last Friday. The film has now surged past the Rs 200 crore mark by day 7, cementing a powerful first-week performance.

Dhurandhar Box Office collection Day 6: Ranveer Singh’s spy-thriller continues its strong streak, earns Rs 180 crore during first week

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar continues its strong box office run, crossing an impressive Rs 150 crore in just five days. The film is now steadily heading toward the Rs 200 crore milestone.

Two more arrested for piracy of Zubeen Garg's last film Roi Roi Binale

Two more individuals have been arrested in Bengaluru in connection with the alleged piracy of Zubeen Garg’s final film, Roi Roi Binale, which released on October 31. Police confirmed the arrests on Monday as part of the ongoing investigation.

Dhurandhar box office collection day 4: Ranveer Singh's action-thriller earns Rs 126 crore in first four days

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar has roared into theatres with exceptional force since its December 5 release, maintaining a gripping hold on audiences. The Ranveer Singh starrer is showcasing sustained box office strength, powered by commanding performances and strong word of mouth.

Biggest Indian box office surprises of 2025: Films that outperformed all expectations

The Indian box office in 2025 delivered several unexpected winners that stunned both trade analysts and audiences. From regional underdogs to mythological spectacles, these films rose far beyond expectations and became the year's most surprising hits.

From Prabhas’ Spirit to Nani’s The Paradise: Big indian films in 2026 bridging the global cinema

Indian cinema is gearing up for a massive global push in 2026, with big-ticket films like Prabhas’ Spirit and Nani’s The Paradise leading the charge. These ambitious projects are not only raising the bar at home but also positioning India as a major force in international cinema.

Dinesh Vijan confirms seven new Maddock Films projects slated to release in next few years

Maddock Films is currently enjoying significant success, fueled by recent horror-comedy hits like the new release Thamma and the highly anticipated sequel, Stree 2.

Short Documentary Where The Heart Is to screen at IFFI after successful festival run

After receiving strong appreciation at the Kolkata and Jagran International Film Festivals, the short documentary Where The Heart Is is headed for another major spotlight. The film will now be showcased at the prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

Nishaanchi 2 Movie Review: Full of texture and honesty, but not the knockout it aims to be

‘Nishaanchi 2’ keeps its world small but its emotions sharp. The way it unfolds, it could have been told as one film without losing any depth or impact.

De De Pyaar De 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ajay Devgn–Rakul Preet, Madhavan starrer opens at Rs 8.50 cr

De De Pyaar De 2 has made a promising start at the box office and has managed to collect Rs 8.50 crore India net on its opening day.

Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli’s Globetrotter trailer release: Know when and where to watch the grand event

SS Rajamouli’s much-awaited action-adventure Globetrotter will have its grand launch on November 15, live-streamed exclusively on JioHotstar. The event will feature electrifying performances and the global premiere of the film’s teaser.

Dhurandhar: Sanjay Dutt's first look as ‘The Jinn’ is intense and crisp

The makers of Dhurandhar have unveiled Sanjay Dutt’s first look as ‘The Jinn,’ showcasing the actor in a fierce and commanding avatar. The poster, shared by Ranveer Singh, has left fans eagerly awaiting the film’s trailer.

OTT releases this week (November 2-9): New movies and TV shows on JioHotstar, Netflix, Prime Video and more

Discover the latest movies and TV shows streaming this week on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, and more. From psychological thrillers to teen dramas, watch your favorite genres from home.

Thamma box office collection day 12: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna starrer horror-comedy earns Rs 115.9 crore in week 2

Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Thamma continues to shine at the box office after its October 21 release. The film remained steady and strong even on its 12th day in theatres.

The Taj Story box office collection day 1: Paresh Rawal starrer film earns Rs 1.04 crore on opening day

Paresh Rawal’s The Taj Story hit theatres on October 31, 2025, exploring the mystery of the 22 sealed rooms inside the Taj Mahal. Directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, the film opened to a fair start at the box office.

Not trying to create Hindu-Muslim controversy, just stating facts: Paresh Rawal on 'Taj Story'

Paresh Rawal has clarified that The Taj Story does not promote any Hindu-Muslim divide and contains no falsehoods. The veteran actor stated that the film is based on verified facts about the iconic monument and aims to enhance tourism.

Digitally restored version of Satyajit Ray’s ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ to be screened in Kolkata on Nov 7

Satyajit Ray’s timeless classic Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest) is set for a special 4K restored screening at Kolkata’s Priya Cinema on November 7.

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat box office day 4: Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa's romantic film crosses Rs 28 crore, continues descent run

Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has turned out to be a surprise box office hit.

Indian film 'Dupki' premieres at Beijing children festival without its cast; director says denied visa

Beijing, Oct 18 Indian comedy film 'Dupki', which explores the dreams of three growing-up children from different backgrounds, premiered at the 6th Bei..

Culinary K-Dramas and shows to watch if you like Bon Appétit, Your Majesty: In Pics

Since its premiere on Netflix, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty has quickly become one of the most beloved K-Dramas. If you’re a fan of culinary shows, here’s a list of K-Dramas and series you won’t want to miss.

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Movie Review: Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor hold up a formula film that needed more heart

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ is glossy, colourful, and packed with familiar wedding rom-com tropes. Varun Dhawan holds it together, but the story remains strictly formulaic.

Laapataa Ladies fame Nitanshi Goel to work with Vijay Deverakonda's brother Anand Deverakonda in a pan India film: Report

After charming audiences in Laapataa Ladies, Nitanshi Goel is gearing up for a pan-India project opposite Anand Deverakonda. Backed by Sithara Entertainment, the film is set to roll next month with major buzz already building.

Thamma trailer out: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui promise a spooky love story

In Thamma, Ayushmann Khurrana’s life turns dark after he unwittingly frees a terrifying villain, triggering supernatural changes within him. With a star-studded cast, the film promises a gripping blend of suspense and intrigue.

Kantara: Chapter 1 advance bookings open now; Rishab Shetty starrer sells 10000 tickets in 34 mins of its opening

Kantara: Chapter 1 kicks off with a record-breaking frenzy — 10,000 tickets sold in just 34 minutes as fans gear up for early morning shows on 2 October. Buzz around special paid premieres on 1 October adds to the mounting excitement.

Twinkle Khanna jokes Salman Khan is ‘eternal virgin’, says he and Aamir Khan only share a last name

On the premiere episode of Two Much, Twinkle Khanna hilariously took a dig at Salman Khan calling him “eternal virgin." The episode also saw the Khans sharing hilarious memories and playful banter with hosts Kajol and Twinkle.

Guru Dutt centenary | Guru Dutt - Dev Anand friendship, and the Baazi that changed it all

Guru Dutt and Dev Anand first met on the sets of ‘Hum Ek Hain’ in 1946, when they were both struggling to get a foothold in the Hindi film industry. From then until Guru Dutt's death in 1964, the two remained close friends.

Aamir Khan to be the chief guest at 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will honour Aamir Khan’s legacy with a special retrospective, including a screening and discussion of his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par.

Sunny Deol's entourage includes a gym, cooks, and a badminton court, reveals Puneet Issar

Veteran actor Puneet Issar, who had worked with Sunny Deol in Border (1997), recently said: "Sunny raja aadmi hai. Woh jahan jaata hai raja ki tarah jata hai. Uska pura entourage chalta hai."

Kannappa actor Vishnu Manchu says told Ajith Kumar that he was ‘disappointed’ with his role in SRK's Asoka

Actor Vishnu Manchu, whose recent pan India release Kannappa is doing well at the box office, said he is open to working in Bollywood but will not do any random roles.

Ramayana: The Introduction to be unveiled in 9 cities across India on July 3

The first look of Ramayana Part 1 will be unveiled on July 3 across 9 key cities in India, marking the beginning of a truly global and historic cinematic rollout.

Ranbir Kapoor wraps up the shoot of Ramayana Part 1, gets emotional

Ranbir Kapoor wrapped up the shoot of the first part of much anticipated Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

Kajol says SRK and Ajay Devgn were never buddies: 'They truly respect each other'

Kajol addressed the rumours about whether her husband, Ajay Devgn, was insecure about her close bond with Shah Rukh Khan.

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt leave for a family vacation, couple requests paps to avoid clicking daughter Raha

Bollywood's loved couple Ranbir Kapoor and wife Alia Bhatt, along with his mother, Neetu Kapoor, were spotted at the airport as they jetted off for their family vacation.

HFF 2025 | Fasil Muhammed: ‘What you see in my movie Feminichi Fathima is my feminism’

17th Habitat Film Festival, Delhi: Malayalam debutant director Fasil Muhammed talks about his funnily serious feminist film about a woman and her mattress, 'Feminichi Fathima', which picked up five awards at 2024 IFFK Kerala.

Rahul Bhat at Cannes 2025: ‘Home is a very emotional subject because I’m Kashmiri Pandit’

78th Cannes Film Festival: Actor Rahul Bhat talks about Black Warrant, returning to Cannes a third time after Ugly and Kennedy, his new LA-produced Kumbh film, and growing up in Kashmir and wanting to be Amitabh Bachchan

HFF 2025 | 50 years of Shabana Azmi: When Shyam Benegal offered ‘Ankur’ to Aparna Sen & other stories

At the 17th Habitat Film Festival in Delhi, contemporaries, colleagues and friends filmmaker Aparna Sen and actress Shabana Azmi were in conversation to commemorate the golden jubilee of Azmi's acting journey in cinema.

Shaji Karun: An architect of stillness

He was arguably India’s best cinematographer after Subrata Mitra, who managed the camera for Satyajit Ray. Shaji’s camera was like a conscious, sentient — almost metaphysical — being bringing you up close and personal with the human spirit where the humdrum did not intrude and where silence spoke eloquently and powerfully about humanity and its small triumphs and its big frailties

Vijay Deverakonda furious after watching Chhaava, wishes he could slap Aurangzeb

At the pre-release event for Retro, Vijay Deverakonda made a bold statement, saying he would go back in time to give the British two tight slaps and even slap Aurangzeb after watching the film Chhaava. He expressed his anger, stating it was all he could think about at the moment.

L2: Empuraan controversy ripples: Is self-censorship a rule of the game now?

Ahead of the OTT release of Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘L2: Empuraan’ on Thursday, April 24, we spoke to industry insiders about the ‘voluntary cuts’ in the film, and what it could mean for filmmaking in India.

Zahan Kapoor — An actor prepares; ‘I don’t feel crushed, I feel inspired’

The young Kapoor scion, Atlas-like, shoulders the weight of two mammoth legacies of his two grandfathers — the legendary Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy. The ‘Black Warrant’ actor, who’s one of the trustees of Bombay’s Prithvi Theatre, champions both theatre and cinema.

Vikramaditya Motwane: ‘I’m an enabler not disruptor, that’s Anurag; we are a very sensitive country’

Cinévesture International Film Festival, Chandigarh: Vikramaditya Motwane on a good story being the best risk mitigation, his stuck documentary Indi(r)a's Emergency, Black Warrant success and why showrunner & multiple-producer models work.

Hansal Mehta: ‘Bollywood’s UTV moment needs to arrive; Art needs disruption, politics needs cleansing’

Cinévesture International Film Festival, Chandigarh: ‘Scam’ creator Hansal Mehta on how ‘Shahid’ was made as a result of the Shiv Sena attack on him 25 years ago, why risk is smaller in investing in newer talents & his new production company True Story Films’ slate.

Abhishek Chaubey: ‘Directors should directly control film budgets & keep a lawyer handy’

Cinévesture International Film Festival 2025, Chandigarh: Filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey on why he turned producer, challenges of making biopics, on fighting legal cases for each of his films, and navigating streamers.

CIFF 2025 | ‘Know your audience’: Max Marketing CEO Varun Gupta on how to market films effectively

At Cinévesture International Film Festival 2025, Chandigarh, Varun Gupta, founder-director of Max Marketing & Innovations, talks business of entertainment in Bollywood and the do’s and don’ts of film marketing.

Nina Lath Gupta: ‘Films are startups & Cinévesture aims to build an investor-creator network’

2nd Cinévesture International Film Festival, Chandigarh: Founder-CEO & former NFDC MD Nina Lath Gupta says ‘ProofPoint short-to-feature segment will be a game-changer & CinéV markets will give investors a macro vision of the film industry, to help it grow by bringing in investors in a structured format’

When Supermen of Malegaon exists, why Superboys of Malegaon was made

EXCLUSIVE: After Gulabi Gang vs Gulaab Gang, Mehsampur vs Amar Singh Chamkila, why despite Faiza Ahmad Khan’s popular 2008 docu-fiction on Nasir Shaikh’s Malegaon film industry, Reema Kagti’s film was needed? Is Bollywood predatory?

Why Manju Warrier & Saiju Sreedharan are releasing Footage, their Malayalam found footage film in Hindi

Ahead of the Hindi theatrical release of 'Footage', presented by Anurag Kashyap, on March 7, actor-producer Manju Warrier & film editor-turned-director Saiju Sreedharan talk about how one of the first found-footage films in Malayalam came to be made.

Sai Tamhankar, Adinath Kothare talk about Crime Beat, competition in OTT, remuneration, and more

In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, Sai Tamhankar and Adinath Kothare share insights into their crime thriller series Crime Beat on Zee5. They discussed the rise of OTT platforms and the increasing competition within the digital space. The actors also open up about their experiences with remuneration in the industry, shedding light on the challenges Marathi actors face, including misconceptions about their dialect. The duo’s candid conversation offers a deeper understanding of their journey in entertainment.