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    • OPINION | The cost of desire and economic freedom in 'Wuthering Heights'

      Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ explores love, desire, and social constraints. The film shows how class, gender, and economic pressures shape Cathy and Heathcliff while keeping Brontë’s story intense and passionate 

    • How Dhurandhar turned popcorn into profits for PVR INOX, other multiplexes

      While blockbuster films are traditionally measured by box office collections, Dhurandhar proved that runtime and audience engagement can significantly influence ancillary revenues like F&B sales.

    • 'Have met every Bollywood studio': Talent, not tech, is real bottleneck in AI filmmaking, says Invideo CEO at AI Summit

      Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment along with Invideo are investing Rs 100 crore in AI-led film studio that is working towards a slate of 5 AI-driven films over the next 3 years.

    • Prime Video previews key Indian, Asian content from its 2026 slate

      The India slate of Prime Video includes Don't Be Shy produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions.

    • When King rules and Dhurandhar roars: PVR INOX bets on Bollywood to outdo past highs

      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.

    • PVR INOX is cooking up a bigger F&B strategy, strengthening it as a key revenue driver

      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.

    • Saregama continues tuning into live events amid policy spotlight on concerts, Orange Economy

      The events business revenue in FY25 touched Rs 285.2 crore, up from Rs 13.4 crore in FY24.

    • From Dharma to Sikhya — why corporate capital is lining up for Bollywood

      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.

    • Budget 2026 push: IICT eyes university status, gears up to train India’s next generation of creators

      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.

    • JioStar Group appoints Stephan Bugaj to shape the next chapter of AI in entertainment

      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.

    • Reliance Strategic Business Ventures acquires 50% stake in Oscar winner Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment

      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.

    • AI is cutting down long browsing cycles, lowering barriers for storytellers: JioStar's Mani

      Addressing concerns around AI replacing jobs and creativity, Mani emphasised that AI is driving a natural evolution of roles rather than eliminating them.

    • Mahesh Babu–backed AMB Cinemas eyes South India expansion with over a dozen screens

      The plan comes at a time when India struggles with screen growth, with iconic properties in Bengaluru, like Urvashi Theatre, shutting down..

    • PVR INOX says 4700BC sale will not dent F&B revenues, sees big upside from Marico deal

      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.

    • PVR INOX exits gourmet popcorn brand 4700BC for Rs 226.8 crore, stake sold to Marico

      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.

    • More crunch for less: Cinepolis cuts popcorn prices to attract moviegoers

      Multiplexes are offering food discounts, cutting down F&B cost to drive footfalls in cinema which continues to lag in the post pandemic period.

    • A Dhurandhar 2025 for Bollywood, makes a strong comeback with record collections

      At Rs 5,504 crore, Hindi film segment recorded highest earnings in the last 13 years, with Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar leading the pack

    • 2025 records new footfall low in theatres: Dhurandhar rocks box office, but not enough housefull shows

      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.

    • Dhurandhar drives record footfalls for PVR INOX; December box office performance stands out

      Last year, as many as 37 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the Indian box office, spanning Hindi, regional, and global titles.

    • Why Indians are skipping cinemas for streaming on Netflix, Prime and other OTTs

      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.

    • South superstar Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan's release delay deals a blow to exhibitors

      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.

    • Ads ache hain: How micro-dramas are turning commercial breaks into games, rewards

      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

    • The greatest gift I gave myself: Samantha Prabhu on how entrepreneurship rewired her mindset

      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.

    • OPINION | A Netflix takeover of Warner Bros will polarise India’s content ecosystem

      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

    • Bollywood rings in the New Year on a high with 'Ikkis'; 'Dhurandhar' keeps box office buzzing

      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.

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