Entertainment

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.

Influencers, IPs: Dharma Productions' talent arm reworks playbook post buyout

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.

PVR INOX, Miraj see December driving profits as Dhurandhar delivers, Avatar builds buzz

Dhurandhar is turning out to be a bigger franchise than Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and Pathaan, said exhibitors.

Saregama reworks playbook -- steps away from film production, banks on Bhansali

The intense bidding war for marquee film songs was the reason behind Saregama starting its video business.

All 11 Dhurandhar songs top Spotify charts; 'a first', says Saregama’s Vikram Mehra

Dhurandhar in theatres is having a blockbuster run while its soundtrack is living a life of its own. At the centre of this buzz are songs including its title track, Ishq Jalakar - Karvaan, FA9LA.

Saregama to invest in Bhansali Productions, announces strategic partnership

Bhansali Productions' immediate slate includes Love and War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.

Closure of Bengaluru’s Urvashi Theatre reflects single screens’ toughest script yet

By February 2026, another single screen cinema in Bengaluru will go dark after Urvashi Theatre will drop the curtains. Not long ago, another iconic property in the city had met the same fate.

From Kantara mania to concert tourism: 2025’s blockbuster year for movies, live events

Record-smashing blockbusters, a surge of regional triumphs and a nostalgia-fuelled wave of re-releases brought audiences back for a glorious second innings.

OPINION | If Netflix gets Warner Bros, global entertainment industry dynamics will change for good

A vertically integrated entertainment behemoth will set the terms across the globe. Algorithms will play a huge role in picking creative ideas that can be financially backed

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar delivers century, Bollywood’s December begins on a high note

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.