Entertainment

After a run of box-office misfires, Singh has bounced back, delivering a blockbuster with Dhurandhar.

Box Office woes: Indian multiplexes wary of Netflix’s Warner Bros deal

India's top multiplex chain PVR INOX has a nearly 55 percent market share in Hollywood movies. This year, among the top performing English content were titles from the house of Warner Bros.

Zee says layoffs are part of remodelling exercise after it lets go of hundreds of employees

Last year, the company had shared about its plan to keep the organisation structure lean, cutting down workforce by 15 percent to about 700 employees, a move which came after its merger with Sony fell through.

PVR INOX Pictures pins growth on regional films, looks to Hollywood hits for global edge

The recent releases by the distribution company includes Thama, De De Pyaar De 2 and Now You See Me sequel.

Dharmendra’s Ikkis to Avatar---theatres set for a Rs 2,000-cr Dhurandar December

The year is gearing up for its season finale at the box office, with a star-studded lineup, and theatres are pinning their hopes on a power-packed slate.

How Kantara, Baramulla gave visual effects firm Identical Brains Studios a new lease of life

The NSE SME debut should’ve been a high, especially with Rs 20 crore raised, but celebrations were muted. Then Kantara and Mahavatar Narsimha changed the script.

Nail art, nice scents, next show — PVR INOX looks to run its cinemas as lifestyle hubs

PVR INOX wants its audience to come for movies and stay for makeover.

Amazon Prime Video’s ad tier finds more viewers, reach surges past 50%

Advertising on Prime Video is available in 16 countries, including India, the US, the UK, Germany, France, Japan, Brazil, among others.

AI takes centre stage in entertainment; Indian studios gear up with dedicated divisions

High volumes of content, lesser time taken and lower costs is what is attracting films and series makers to use AI to produce their upcoming titles.

No cheap thrills: Wonderla bets big on India’s growing appetite for adventure

Now is a good time to open more amusement parks, said the Wonderla Managing Director and Executive Chairman, underscoring the growing demand for out of home entertainment in India.

Amazon’s share of advertiser wallet is accelerating, said Amazon MX Player's Karan Bedi

The demand for content on digital is limitless, advertisers have realized this and moved their spends to digital as streaming is more targetable, Bedi said.

Breathe creators turn to new AI division for next blockbuster and double-digit revenue boost

AI needs to be something that delivers sustainable value and not flashes in the pan, said Vikram Malhotra, Founder & CEO of Abundantia Entertainment, the content company which has produced movies like Jalsa, Baby among others.

Micro-drama platforms chasing their Netflix moment through foray into reality shows

India’s micro-drama market is now at the same inflection point that China hit 5-6 years ago, and is set to grow to $1.1 billion in the next five years, according to a Bitkraft and Redseer report.

Harmanpreet, Smriti script their ‘1983 moment’, World Cup win to double star players’ brand value

The women’s World Cup victory has given India a new generation of heroes and brands their new stars with marketers calling the win a tipping point for an endorsement boom.

From Travis Scott to Zakir Khan, live events hit a festive high; concerts, comedy drive demand

This year's festive season is gearing to be one of the most vibrant periods, said a BookMyShow official addign that during Dussehra and Diwali they saw healthy attendance for music, comedy and large-format shows.

PVR INOX on why India’s box office won’t feel the heat from US 100% film tariff

The footfalls in theatres are now getting closer to the levels that cinemas recorded in pre-covid period, said PVR INOX's chief financial officer.

PVR Inox Q2 results: Multiplex chain posts Rs 106-crore profit, revenue rises 12% to Rs 1,823 crore

The strong momentum of Q1 accelerated in Q2, making first half of FY26 one of the most remarkable periods in recent times, the company said.

OPINION | The struggles of India's media & entertainment industry

India's media and entertainment sector faces a crisis with shrinking satellite markets, OTT budget cuts, soaring star costs, and regulatory changes, threatening the diversity and quality of content and the survival of independent producers

IPL hits a valuation slump — gaming ban curbs its winning streak, WPL hits a roadblock too

Despite headwinds, the fundamentals of both the leagues remain resilient.

Kantara: Chapter 1 turns ancient Indian tales into box-office gold

Kantara: Chapter 1 has not only delivered commercial success but has also created a new cinematic category — one where mythology, faith, and folklore drive mass appeal and mainstream box office numbers.

India at the centre stage: Prime Video to back theatrical runs, content trends worldwide

Prime Video's Indian slate is pretty much the biggest slate outside of the US, the streaming service's officials said.

Netflix to co-develop curriculum for India's creative talent, extend scholarships

Under its partnership with Indian Institute of Creative Technology, the streaming platform will also extend scholarships through its Netflix Fund for Creative Equity.

Streaming enjoys flexibility, TV battles regulation-innovation balance, says Trai chief

While mobile OTT users have crossed the 600 million mark, linear TV continues to remain an important medium for home entertainment for around 190 million households, Anil Kumar has said

JioStar's Kevin Vaz calls for a review of the regulatory burden in broadcasting

Vaz called for a light-touch regulatory regime and pointed out that broadcasting alone contributes nearly 40 percent to Indian M&E industry revenue.

From folklore to frenzy: Kantara prequel storms Box Office, now comes Rishab Shetty’s big test

While the early numbers point towards another potential hit, the film’s long-term success will depend on whether it can maintain momentum beyond its opening surge.