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  • 9 times South actress Kalyani Priyadarshan stunned in traditional outfits

    Kalyani Priyadarshan’s sartorial choices lean towards traditional outfits that are subtle yet make a statement. Whether it’s suits or sarees, she shines in desi fits with her minimal styling and natural makeup. Take a look at her top 9 ensembles.

  • Tamannaah Bhatia turns muse for designers Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, looks regal in a maximalist red outfit

    Tamannaah Bhatia turns muse for designers Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, looks regal in a maximalist red outfit

    Tamannaah Bhatia is the new muse for ace Bollywood designers Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. She recently donned a maximalist gharara from their latest collection. In the post shared by the designers, the actress glowed in a red bandhani kurti with elaborate embroidery, paired with flared bottoms and a heavy dupatta.

  • How lady superstars from Manju Warrier to Trisha are changing the script when it comes to film roles women get after 40

    How lady superstars from Manju Warrier to Trisha are changing the script when it comes to film roles women get after 40

    From Simran, Jyotika and Sneha who recently returned as the female lead opposite Vijay in GOAT, to Nayanthara, Samantha, Nithya Menen and Rashmika Mandanna, women in Indian cinema are redrawing the boundaries between their personal and professional lives and rewriting the rules around age-appropriate roles for women in cinema.

  • Malayalam cinema in dilemma as Hema Committee upends AMMA

    Malayalam cinema in dilemma as Hema Committee upends AMMA

    Though Ranjith has resigned from his post in the Academy, he has vowed to approach the case legally. He claimed that Sreelekha was called for an audition for the film Paleri Manikyam, but was sent back when he decided that she wasn't suitable for the role.

  • Pa Ranjith Explains Why the ‘KGF’ Trailer Led Him to Pause ‘Thangalaan’ Production!

    Pa Ranjith Explains Why the ‘KGF’ Trailer Led Him to Pause ‘Thangalaan’ Production!

    Vikram himself spoke about the extensive preparations and personal transformations he underwent for ‘Thangalaan’. He highlighted the meticulous care he took with his health to meet the demanding requirements of his role, showing the significance of the project for him.

  • Aditi Rao Hydari pens a heartwarming note for fiance Siddharth on his birthday, calls him her 'manicorn'

    Aditi Rao Hydari pens a heartwarming note for fiance Siddharth on his birthday, calls him her 'manicorn'

    The engagement of Siddharth and Aditi has caught the attention of their fans and the media alike, clearing up any speculations about a secret wedding. Earlier this month, Aditi shared a photo of the two and displayed her diamond ring and Sidharth's gold one.

  • Ranveer Singh grooves at the wedding of Shankar’s daughter, joins ‘Jawan’ director Atlee on the dance floor

    Ranveer Singh grooves at the wedding of Shankar’s daughter, joins ‘Jawan’ director Atlee on the dance floor

    The wedding reception of south film director Shankar's daughter, Aishwarya, in Chennai, attended by Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin, on April 14, saw Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh dancing enthusiastically with the newlyweds and director Atlee.

  • From Rashmika Mandana's Srivalli  to Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan  - Superstars who unveiled first looks of movies on their birthday

    From Rashmika Mandana's Srivalli to Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan - Superstars who unveiled first looks of movies on their birthday

    From Rashmika Mandanna to Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun to Deepika Padukone: Actors who released first look of their movies on their birthday!

  • Aadujeevitham The GoatLife box office collection day 7: Prithviraj Sukumaran film stays strong despite dip; earns Rs 43 cr in India in first week

    Aadujeevitham The GoatLife box office collection day 7: Prithviraj Sukumaran film stays strong despite dip; earns Rs 43 cr in India in first week

    Prithviraj Sukumaran's film saw a further dip in business in India on Wednesday. It did outstanding performance on first Sunday.

  • Tamil actor Ajith Kumar collaborates with Pushpa makers for a film with Adhik Ravichandran

    Tamil actor Ajith Kumar collaborates with Pushpa makers for a film with Adhik Ravichandran

    Titled ‘Good Bad Ugly’, this upcoming film is helmed by director Adhik Ravichandran, with a musical score crafted by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad.

  • Controversies aside, Nayanthara and Sandeep Reddy Vanga take home top awards at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024

    Controversies aside, Nayanthara and Sandeep Reddy Vanga take home top awards at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024

    Nayanthara's role in Jawan earned her the Best Actress; Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur act got him Best Actor (Critics); Bobby Deol's Animal role bagged the Best Actor in Negative Role while its maker Sandeep Reddy Vanga earned the Best Director award.

  • Did Janhvi Kapoor hike her remuneration for Ram Charan starrer?

    Did Janhvi Kapoor hike her remuneration for Ram Charan starrer?

    As Janhvi Kapoor gears up for her southern film industry debut, her strategic negotiations reflect not only her growing stature in the industry but also her unwavering belief in her abilities.

  • KGF, RRR fuel South Indian film industry's growth; revenue up by 96% in 2022

    KGF, RRR fuel South Indian film industry's growth; revenue up by 96% in 2022

    Last year, the South Indian film industry accounted for 52 percent of the Indian film industry's total estimated revenue of Rs 15,000 crore. Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films together reported revenue of Rs 7,836 crore in 2022.

  • 'Gulmohar' actor Simran: ‘South film industry is organised, super disciplined, technically strong’

    'Gulmohar' actor Simran: ‘South film industry is organised, super disciplined, technically strong’

    Simran, who makes her return to Hindi films with 'Gulmohar', on doing more work in Hindi, how women characters have grown stronger on and off screen, and how there's zero show-off in the southern film industry.

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