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Along with Hindi films with big star releases fuelling high expectations in 2026, there is a strong slate of movie releases by Hollywood and regional as well.
The theatre chain's F&B net revenue went up 14% at Rs 593.8 crore in Q3 FY26 and in nine months of FY26 it increased 16% at Rs 1679.4 crore.
The events business revenue in FY25 touched Rs 285.2 crore, up from Rs 13.4 crore in FY24.
Recently, Reliance acquired stakes in Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment which underscores a broader trend that has seen Adar Poonawala, Saregama and Universal Music Group place strategic bets on film companies which experts say is to largely secure intellectual property.
The government in Budget 2026 announced support to Indian institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in setting up content creator labs and also earmarked Rs 250 crore for talent development in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector.
A senior technology and creative leader with over thirty years of experience, Stephan Bugaj has held senior creative and technology leadership roles at DJ2 Entertainment, Pixar Animation Studios, among others.
Founded by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, Sikhya Entertainment has, over the past decade, redefined what Indian storytelling can achieve on the world stage. Sikhya is the only Indian production house to have won both an Academy Award and multiple National Film Awards.
Addressing concerns around AI replacing jobs and creativity, Mani emphasised that AI is driving a natural evolution of roles rather than eliminating them.
The plan comes at a time when India struggles with screen growth, with iconic properties in Bengaluru, like Urvashi Theatre, shutting down..
The company's CFO called the Marico's Rs 227 crore deal of buying 4700BC popcorn brand as a timely monetisation opportunity for a non-core asset.
The agreement for sale has been entered into on January 26 and the divestment is likely to be completed within 30 days from the date of definitive agreements, subject to customary closing conditions and terms of the definitive agreements.
Multiplexes are offering food discounts, cutting down F&B cost to drive footfalls in cinema which continues to lag in the post pandemic period.
At Rs 5,504 crore, Hindi film segment recorded highest earnings in the last 13 years, with Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar leading the pack
The low footfalls are a concern for the theatre industry as high movie ticket prices are driving the box office business. Last year, average ticket prices in cinemas were the highest in the last decade.
Last year, as many as 37 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the Indian box office, spanning Hindi, regional, and global titles.
Indian audiences are choosing patience over popcorn with many waiting for new releases to premier on streaming platforms, skipping a trip to theatre to watch movies on the big screen.
The delay follows the Central Board of Film Certification (Central Board of Film Certification) withholding the censor certificate and seeking a fresh review by another revising committee.
Micro-dramas are emerging as a new format that combines narrative, gamification and interactivity, offering brands a more engaging way to capture attention and drive consumer action
While Prabhu has been stealing the spotlight for her roles in movies and series like Raji in The Family Man 2 or as Honey in Citadel, she says her foray into the business world has opened up new possibilities for her.
Control has shifted to whoever owns the app, the user data, and the payment relationship. In the coming decade, the industry will be divided between platforms that command consumer relationships and those that rent them
Despite facing strong competition from spy action film Dhurandhar that released on December 5 but continues its strong run in theatres, Ikkis has managed to stand tall so far.
Live arts demand is rising, but scaling the ecosystem remains difficult without adequate resources.
As party season hits full throttle, copyright compliance takes centre stage for clubs, hotels and event organisers.
Filmmakers and producers are betting big on the growing market for Gujarati films not only in India but also overseas with dubbed versions and wider iternational release.
The film studio, co-owned by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, is now betting on influencers and IP creation to drive the agency’s next chapter of growth.
