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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.

Franchise fever builds, ticket cap lifted but can Kantara Chapter 1 match its prequel’s success?

The legend of Kantara is back and the buzz is strong but the new installment's big budget and lower than expected pre-sales revenue is posing the question whether Kantara Chapter 1 will echo the success of its first run.

Festive playlists power Amazon Music surge: Falguni fever, Bollywood's Bijuriya drive engagement

Amazon Music's Country head Rishabh Gupta noted that the sale on the ecommerce platform Amazon, like the Great Indian Festival, also drives engagement on the audio-streaming platform.

Telangana rides concert wave, partners with BookMyShow post Ed Sheeran, Alan Walker gigs

Telangana's partnership with BookMyShow comes after the platform collaborated with Assam earlier this year which led the way for international music icons such as Post Malone to perform in the Northeast for the very first time.

Karnataka plans 2% cess on movie tickets, TV channels for the welfare of cine workers

India’s film industry draws 2.2 billion ticket buyers annually, with audiences in Karnataka alone spending around Rs 4 crore on movie watching each year, Labour Minister Santosh Lad informed the Assembly last year.

Demon Slayer’s success, Shinchan’s comeback fuel India’s anime craze, box office boom

The previous instalment in the Shin Chan franchise --- Shin Chan: Our Dinosaur Diary, distributed by PVR INOX Pictures had released in India on May 9 and made history with the first-ever theatrical release under the Shin Chan franchise in India.

IPL match days just got costlier; higher GST sparks concerns over gate revenue, attendance

While a rise in IPL ticket prices will dampen spectator sentiment, other leagues such as the PKL may also face a significant loss of revenue

Indian celeb brand growth slows, but Kohli, Ranveer, SRK still dominate

Virat Kohli continues to secure the top spot in 2024 with a brand value of $231.1 million. His brand grew by close to 2 percent from $227.9 million in 2023.

Karnataka High Court stays Rs 200 price cap, theatres to return to dynamic pricing

From September 24, theatres in Karnataka, including multiplexes and single screens, can go back to dynamic pricing

PVR INOX passes GST benefit to consumers, slashes rate of movie tickets priced at Rs 99

Under the new GST rates, GST on movie tickets priced at Rs 100 or less has been lowered to 5 percent from 12 percent.

Coolie wins the war as it tops August box office; Malayalam movies sweep the chart

The 2025 box office tally has already hit Rs 8,370 crore, marking a 21 percent surge compared to 2024’s performance.

Movie tickets get cheaper in Karnataka as theatres implement new price cap of Rs 200

Karnataka has capped movie tickets at Rs 200, bringing cheer to cinegoers while exhibitors are worried over shrinking margins.

Over 60 crore Indians now stream content, 13 crore watch connected TVs: Report

The sharp rise in the Connected TV audience base is particularly striking for a market long regarded as mobile-first, Shailesh Kapoor, Founder & CEO, Ormax Media, said.

Balaji turns to micro drama segment Kutingg to rewrite streaming playbook as ALTT exits

The Initial strategy is to migrate all paid customers to the new app with whatever subscription packs they had already taken. Between Dussehra and Diwali, new content will be launched and acquisition of new customers undertaken.

First Malayalam female superhero movie Lokah marvels box office, beating collections of a Mohanlal blockbuster

Emerging as the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the international box office, the film has also gone ahead of blockbuster movies like the Manjummel Boys which earned Rs 74 crore internationally.

Dil Chahta hAI: From queue busting to chatbots, AI scripts a new show for theatres

Use of AI is helping cinemas across the world read the audience, identify their specific tastes and create a smoother and more personalised movie-going experience

No cheap thrills? Movie tickets GST cut to benefit small-town cinemas, multiplexes to miss out

For most audiences, the much-anticipated blockbuster price drop will remain a limited release, say exhibitors