Cinema

Veteran actor Mohanlal, also an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, met the Army Chief in Delhi to receive a commendation celebrating his Dadasaheb Phalke win and long-standing service connection.

Kantara: From local folklore to global blockbuster, how Rishab Shetty’s Rs 450 crore film redefined cinema

When Kantara hit theatres in September 2022, it rose beyond being just a regional release. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the Kannada film fused folklore, faith, and conflict into a cultural phenomenon that resonated across India.

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

2024 year-ender: 24 women who made Indian cinema proud

In a male-dominated movie industry, women not only broke the glass ceiling, fought ageism and sexual harassment, in reel and real, but also brought home global awards and wrote history for India. Here is a list of handful of the many women out there working in the wings.

Manoj Bajpayee on doing bold and intimate scenes in Despatch, nepotism debate and more

Manoj Bajpyee, who is playing the role of a greedy journalist Joy Bag in his upcoming thriller Despatch on Zee 5. Manoj Bajapyee talked about how he was convinced into doing bold and intimate scenes on screen for the first time on screen in his 3 decade long career. Manoj said he has never been do uncomfortable in his entire career. He also talked about the entire nepotism debate and said the outsiders should work hard so that they can get noticed with their work. All this and more in this exclusive conversation with MoneyControl.

“Cinema for the People", how Sheetal Vinod Talwar and Maverick Media are pioneering affordable movie experiences – Exclusive

In today’s cinema landscape, where moviegoing is increasingly becoming a luxury, Sheetal Vinod Talwar stands out as a leading advocate for change. As the Co-promoter of Maverick Media, Talwar has taken it upon himself to challenge the status quo by making films accessible to all audiences, not just a privileged few.

National Cinema Day: Movie buffs can enjoy movies for just Rs 99, read to know when and how you can avail the offer

The much-awaited third edition of National Cinema Day is all set to return on September 20, 2024, providing cinephiles across the country with an exciting opportunity to watch movies in theatres at an unbelievable price of just Rs 99. This event is a celebration of cinema and a gesture of gratitude to moviegoers, aimed at bringing back audiences to theatres after the massive box-office successes in 2024.

Malayalam cinema in dilemma as Hema Committee upends AMMA

Though Ranjith has resigned from his post in the Academy, he has vowed to approach the case legally. He claimed that Sreelekha was called for an audition for the film Paleri Manikyam, but was sent back when he decided that she wasn't suitable for the role.

PVR Inox: Why this is a stock to add gradually

The management guides to annual EBITDA level synergies of Rs 225 crore over 12-24 months in the core exhibition business

From RRR to Ghilli: Theatres bank on old films as new content dries up

As there are fewer new movies to play on the big screen, theatres are running old classics and 90s Bollywood hits to lure audiences to cinemas.

PVR Inox's Ajay Bijli On Expanding Luxury Cinema In India | Moneycontrol Exclusive

The top multiplex chain has launched a seven-screen premium property in Pune as the company expands its luxury portfolio, which accounts 14-15 percent of PVR Inox's total screen count. Bijli said that India is a disparate market with a wide range of movie going audience and their aim is to be both affordable and aspirational. However, the exhibition industry is facing a dry spell in terms of content releases currently affecting both single screens and multiplex industry.

Cinema can be mirror of our times, can't start movements: Manoj Bajpayee

Actor Manoj Bajpayee shares insights on how cinema reflects societal issues and kickstarts movements, emphasizing its limitations in inciting revolutions. Join him at the trailer launch of "Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout" as he explores the power and boundaries of filmmaking. Premieres April 16 on ZEE5.

PVR Inox: Pain in the near term, but valuation holds out hope

A part of the valuation discount can be justified because of the recent performance

Centre notifies Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024

New rules introduced an updated mechanism for film certification process in India, allow for a more detailed age-based categories of certification and cuts down on process time for public exhibition.

Why Bollywood should watch this Shahrukhkhan’s humanist tale of ordinary Muslim life

Kayo Kayo Colour? (What Colour?), by Shahrukhkhan Chavada, an independent filmmaker from Ahmedabad, is a stirring poetic ode to the ordinariness of his community’s life rarely seen on the big screen in India.

'Introvert' influencer says she bought all tickets at a cinema hall. Then, a clarification

The influencer wrote with the video: 'We are the introverted type! So we bought all the seats.'

PVR Inox Q2: Merger synergy, content line-up help deliver blockbuster numbers

Movie lineup for the next two quarters looks robust across different genres; occupancy likely to remain strong in the second half.

National Film Awards 2023: Best Picture for Rocketry, Waheeda Rehman conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award and RRR, Sardar Udham, other big winners

Telugu actor Allu Arjun won the Best Actor award for Pushpa: The Rise; Alia Bhatt won Best Actress for Gangubai Kathiawadi, which also picked up the Best Screenplay, Best Dialogue Writer, Best Editing and Best Make-Up awards.

National Film Awards 2023: A look at all the winners

The 69th National Film Awards ceremony, held on October 17, at the Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi, was a spectacular celebration of great achievements in Indian cinema.

12 films from Israel and Palestine replete with the unease of the reality

Tales of survival and tales of sorrow, the shadow of the gloom and doom is omnipresent in the cinema and shows coming out of the two countries.

Ruminations on films as Hollywood celebrates National Cinema Day

It’s National Cinema Day in the US. Time to pop the corn and fall in love with guns, mad handsome men and gorgeous women who will betray them.

Independence Day box office will touch Rs 100 crore from films like Jailer, Gadar 2, says analyst

Lucrative periods like the August 15 holiday will help the India box office make up for the shortfall in the first half of 2023, said an analyst.

PVR INOX: Another mute quarterly performance; weak investment case

While higher ticket and food sales hit margin in Q1FY24, the popularity of OTT apps is a threat, going ahead. Avoid long-term investment.

Animation genius Miyazaki is bringing back cinematic mystery

In an age of information overload, Studio Ghibli wants audiences to go into its latest feature cold — it’s not releasing a single trailer or tweet

Exclusive: GST Council to clarify food, beverage supply at cinema attracts 5% GST: Source

The cinema industry had represented that the supply of food and beverage for human consumption should be construed as ‘restaurant service’ and thus, liable to GST at 5 per cent, without availment of input tax credit.