NEW DELHI: The two children of Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court seeking share in their late father Sunjay Kapur’s assets reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore. The plaint, which...

On his birthday, the team unveiled the first-look poster of his next film, directed by newcomer Sanjay KK, who earlier worked as his associate. The film will be produced by Lawrence Joseph under the...

After reports speculating that actors Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth will reunite for a project after over four decades, Kamal has confirmed that the project is indeed in the works. In a recent award function,...

Actor Sivakarthikeyan is all smiles and gives no hint of pressure to sustain the blockbuster success of his previous outing, Amaran, with his recent film Madharaasi. He believes that a film succeeds and fails...

Hombale Films, one of India’s most ambitious production houses, has officially announced the worldwide release of Kantara: Chapter 1 on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanthi and the Dasara festivities. Directed and headlined by...

According to the film’s official synopsis, Songs of Forgotten Trees follows the story of Thooya, a migrant and aspiring actress, who survives the city by leveraging beauty and wit, occasionally trading intimacy for opportunity....

MUMBAI: Director Vivek Agnihotri has accused the West Bengal government and police officials of threatening theatre owners not to screen his film The Bengal Files in the eastern state, and said the producers are...

ATLANTA: Two children of R&B singer Angie Stone are suing a trucking company, truck manufacturer and others, seeking damages for an Alabama interstate crash that killed Stone. The lawsuit says the driver lost control...

They also promised monthly returns and repayment of the principal amount, the official said. As per the FIR, the complainant claimed that he transferred Rs 31.9 crore in April 2015 under a share subscription...

As one commented, “This should have been a simple photo in her holiday outfit, not this sultry one,” another said, “You should not do this in social media, think about your father’s image please.”...

Ominousness lurks in Otec (Father) right from the opening sequence of happy domesticity and the morning rush and chaos common in any normal household. Father Michal (Milan Ondrík) coming back from the morning run, playing with his...

Vijay Antony Film Corporation has previously backed films such as Naan, Salim, India Pakistan, Pichaikkaran, Saithan, Annadurai, Kaali, Thimirupudichavan, Romeo, and Maargan, among others. On the work front, Vijay Antony awaits the release of...

Meanwhile, Vishnu Vishal, who was last seen in an extended cameo in his brother’s acting debut Oho Enthan Baby, is awaiting the release of his action film Aaryan, directed by Praveen K, set to...

Recalling that Bengal led the country on the cultural front and was the soul of India, Agnihotri said the state and its people made maximum sacrifices in 1905 and 1947. Debunking the argument about...

Disney Animation is gearing up for a brand-new original adventure. At the Destination D23 event in Orlando, Florida, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer Jared Bush unveiled the studio’s next feature film, Hexed,...

The superhero drama, which stars Kalyani as Chandra, a mysterious woman with supernatural powers, is resonating with audiences not just for its visual spectacle but also for its unique narrative. Rooted in Kerala’s rich...

Rippan Swamy Movie Review: The title card erupts from a gunshot, and a dead man drenched in blood. That single sequence sets the mood of a film that refuses niceties and instead hurls us...

How do you balance work, life, and fatherhood? And what is Hrithik like when he is on holiday? Success is about balance. For years, I chased fame, success, and money. But there comes a...

Sometimes a film doesn’t bother hiding its intention, but it is not always a bad thing. Lasse Hallstrom’s The Map That Leads to You may be predictable to a fault, but much like a...

Rajshri Deshpande treads the fine line between acting and activism with strong conviction. In a cinematic landscape where female desire is still framed with shame or silence, her portrayal of Naina in Prime Video’s...

Usiru Movie Review: A film set against the windswept Stuart Hills, Usiru opens with a ritual that immediately sets the stage for something different. Pregnant women, under a full moon, gather before Katamma, the...

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Friday directed filmmaker Vetrimaaran to make 25 cuts and 12 modifications in his movie ‘Manushi’ starring Andrea Jeremaiah for obtaining certification from the Central Board of Film Certification...

Earlier, we reported that Tourist Family‘s director Abishan Jeevinth has joined Soundarya Rajinikanth’s new film as the lead. Now, Malayalam actor Anaswara Rajan is joining the cast of the untitled film, in a lead...

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Khan has built a reputation for blockbuster successes but his recent outings like “Sikandar”, “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan”, “Radhe”, “Dabangg 3”, and “Race 3”...

“Mother”, a film depicting Mother Teresa as a sometimes ruthless figure struggling to reconcile her views on motherhood and abortion, opened the secondary Orizzonti section. Eyes were set to quickly turn to Hollywood’s favourite...

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a civil miscellaneous appeal filed by Sun TV Network Limited against the grant of ‘A’ certificate to the Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Coolie’, thereby making it impermissible for those...

After a long wait, Vinay Rajkumar’s next outing Andondittu Kaala is all set to hit theatres this week, perfectly timed with the Gauri-Ganesha festival on August 29. Directed by Keerthi Krishnappa, the film draws...

Actor Kayal Chandran, after his role in the 2022 film Manmadha Leelai, is set to return to theatres with Raja Durai Singam’s Singha. The makers recently released the first look poster of the film....

Prabhu Dheva and Vadivelu’s upcoming film went on floors as the cast and crew participated in a Pooja ceremony, which took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, today. With Yuvan Shankar Raja composing music...

In a statement to The Associated Press on Monday, Allen criticized Putin and denounced the invasion but called for cultural exchange to continue. “When it comes to the conflict in Ukraine, I believe strongly...

Aliens, Frankenstein New offerings from directors Assayas, Guillermo del Toro, Yorgos Lanthimos and Kathryn Bigelow are vying for the top prize at the festival, which opens Wednesday evening with a love story from Venice...

In recent weeks, speculation has linked Dhruva to a possible collaboration with Kerebette director Raj Guru, though no official confirmation has emerged. Adding to the curiosity, CE has now learnt that the actor is...

LOS ANGELES: The “Dexter” prequel “Original Sin” has been cancelled by Paramount. The news surfaced months after the announcement of the series renewal in April. As reported by the entertainment news outlet The Hollywood...

This movie sees you play Anna as a mother and Anna after she has switched bodies with her teenage daughter. Does that ever get confusing for you? There are times when you get a...

Written and directed by Tharangam filmmaker Dominic Arun, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is billed as a fantasy entertainer on an ambitious scale for Malayalam cinema. The teaser hinted at a fusion of futuristic, mystical...

In an unexpected twist, Kollywood’s rising star Pradeep Ranganathan is heading for a double release this Diwali, with both his upcoming films, Dude and Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), officially slated to hit theatres during...

The play follows salesman Loman who feels the pressure to bring his family back on track after prioritising his work life over it. This is not the first adaptation of Death of a Salesman....

LOS ANGELES: “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have announced that they have adopted a daughter, their first child since tying the knot. Brown, 21, and Bongiovi shared the news in...

Kavin had two releases last year: Star and Bloody Beggar. In addition to Kiss, he has Mask and Hi, by debut directors Vikarnan Ashok and Vishnu Edavan, respectively, in the pipeline. Preethi Asrani, who...

The preview of Aryan Khan’s debut directorial series The Ba***ds of Bollywood was unveiled by Shah Rukh Khan at an event in Mumbai on Wednesday.   SRK introduced the cast of the show in his...

Production on the film, with a screenplay penned by Jomon John and Linto Devasia, has been wrapped. In a recent conversation with TNIE’s Express Dialogues, Shane said that he enjoyed working on the investigation...

For Paramesh, returning to the paranormal world of Kamarottu was not just about making a sequel—it was about expanding a story that had already struck a chord with Kannada audiences. The 2019 film Kamarottu...

Lokesh also acknowledged the challenges such a project would pose. “If Rajini sir and Kamal sir agree to work together, the cast and crew would come with salaries of great magnitude. Figuring out a story...

After the inaugural season of Fallout, the dystopian series is set to return for the second season on Amazon Prime Video this December. The announcement was made along with a set of first-look photos...

Like many of his colleague actors, Antony Varghese Pepe has stepped into film production, launching his own namesake banner on Sunday in Chalakudy, Thrissur. Sharing the news on social media, the actor wrote a...

LONDON: Terence Stamp, the British actor who often played the role of a complex villain, including that of General Zod in the early Superman films, has died. He was 87. His death on Sunday...

Denzel Washington has made it clear he isn’t losing sleep over cancel culture. While promoting his upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest alongside director Spike Lee, Washington was asked by Complex News if he ever worries about...

THIRUVANTHAPURAM: The makers of the Nayanthara and Nivin Pauly starrer ‘Dear Students’ have finally dropped the much-awaited teaser of the film. The movie marks the reunion of the two stars after their superhit film...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Noted documentary filmmaker Rakesh Sharma has been chosen for the Lifetime Achievement award in connection with the 17th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK), to be held from August 22...

‘Scary Movie’ was released in 2000 and became a box office hit, making over USD 278 million worldwide. It was known for poking fun at popular horror films like Scream, The Blair Witch Project,...

KOCHI: The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) made history on Friday, electing Shwetha Menon as its president — the first woman to hold the post in the organisation’s 30-year history. The AMMA election...

Netflix has officially titled Dan Levy’s new comedy series Big Mistakes and unveiled the full cast list as filming gets underway in New Jersey. Created by Levy and Bottoms star Rachel Sennott, the series...

Why do we lap up action flicks? A biological reason would be mirror neurons. They fire up inside the brain both when an action is performed or when you observe someone executing the action....

Warner Bros. is assembling an impressive roster for F.A.S.T., a high-octane action feature penned by Yellowstone and 1923 creator Taylor Sheridan. LaKeith Stanfield, Jason Clarke, Sam Claflin, and Trevante Rhodes have signed on to...

Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan – Jr NTR starrer War 2 set for an epic clash on August 14. However the ticket pricing in Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana (TS) has ignited a storm...

Director Kumar, known for his critically acclaimed films Chemistry of Kariyappa, Critical Keerthanegalu, Nano Narayanappa, and the yet-to-release Mansion House Mutthu starring Naveen Sajju, has wrapped up his next venture, Love U Muddu. “This...

Malayalam film Victoria, directed by Sivaranjini J, has been selected for the Discovery Competition at the 27th Seoul International Women’s Film Festival (SIWFF), to be held from August 21 to 27. The Discovery section...

While the original Jolly LLB was about Arshad’s Jagdish Tyagi, an inconsequential lawyer who argues against Boman Irani’s elite advocate Tejinder Rajpal in a hit-and-run case, Jolly LLB 2 (2017) features Akshay as Jagdishwar Mishra, a shady...

MUMBAI: The Mumbai police have provided security for comedian Kapil Sharma in the wake of the firing at his café in Canada, a senior police official said on Monday. Police have provided adequate security...

The demands of the market have never bothered Nagesh Kukunoor. The filmmaker, who gave up a lucrative engineering career to helm his debut film Hyderabad Blues (1998), has always done things his way. It...

Political correctness in films is now much-discussed… It’s a confusing space for me. As a filmmaker, you want to show the real thing. I think we should avoid glorifying certain negative things. That’s where...

KOCHI: With four Malayalam films scheduled to be released this Onam season, industry stakeholders have their fingers crossed, eager for strong box office performances. Given that cinemas in the state have been struggling for...

Komal Kumar, known for effortlessly blending comedy with emotion in films like Govindaya Namaha, Kal Manja, and Chamkaisi Chindi Udaysi, returns in a new get-up in Rolex. This time, he steps into a role...

Sangarsha Ghadana also dives into geopolitics and history through inserted text frames with corresponding visuals. While some of them work, drawing parallels between organised crime and global conflict, others feel a bit indulgent. Yet Krishand’s...

JAIPUR: The film ‘Udaipur Files’, based on the tragic murder of Kanhaiyalal Sahu in Udaipur that made national headlines in June 2022, was released across 4,500 theatres nationwide on Friday. The censor board cleared...

Dean Cain, the actor best known for portraying Superman on a 1990s television show, wants to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. In an interview with Fox News this week, Cain said he’d...

CHENNAI: Madras High Court on Thursday directed the state government to provide security for theatres screening Vijay Devarakonda movie ‘Kingdom’. This move comes after the Telugu movie faced protests from faced protests in Madurai...

Shine Shetty, who rose to fame through his stint in television, has gradually made a steady transition to the big screen. From being a household name on the small screen to becoming a Bigg...

Actor Shwetha Menon has been booked by the Ernakulam Central Police on non-bailable charges under multiple sections of law, including Section 67A of the Information Technology Act, for allegedly earning money through films and advertisements containing...

Kenthiran V has written and directed Vadam, for which dialogues are written by Gnanakaravel. Gnanakaravel has also written lyrics for the film. The technical crew of the film consists of Prasanna S Kumar handling...

Backed by KVC Productions, produced by Samruddhi Manjunath, and presented by Viraat Sai Creations, the film sees Ganesh in a role unlike any he has played before. Known for his signature romantic charm, this...

Matte Male Hoyyuttide that explores themes of love, memory, and second chances, has officially wrapped production and is currently in post-production works. The film, which blends two timelines and boasts a rain-soaked narrative, is...

They say you can only do a thing for the first time once, and Kathir had his acting debut with Madha Yaanai Koottam in 2013. 12 years later, he is back to doing the...

Besides, the film was nominated for Best Male Playback Singer and Best Lyrics (for Periyone Rahmane by Rafeeq Ahammed), but was disqualified partly because the producers did not submit an English translation of the...

Pruthvi Ambaar, often remembered for his soft-spoken romantic charm in Dia, is now ready to surprise his audience with an image shift in Kothalavadi. The actor, who plays a daring village youth, says the...

Actor Madhan Bob has passed away, his son Archith has confirmed. He was 71. Born S Krishnamoorthy and known professionally as Madhan Bob, the actor had been battling cancer in the recent past. The actor...

Sharing a photo with us of him along with the film’s producer, he said, “However, given the choice, I expressed my desire to remake another film of mine, Myna,” Nagshekar said. The film starred...

KOCHI: Malayalam cinema had a very fruitful outing at the 71st National Film Awards, with several honours across feature and non-feature categories. Vijayaraghavan and Urvashi were named best supporting actors in the male and...

Kingdom, which is set in a fictional Sri Lankan backdrop under military rule, follows a spy tasked with infiltrating enemy territory, only to find himself entangled in a morally conflicted journey. The film also...

How different are the designs from your previous presentations? NK: This is the first time we’ve introduced prints into our couture vocabulary. Until now, our couture presentations have primarily focused on colour and texture, without...

Yuval Abraham, who co-directed No Other Land, recently revealed that an Israeli settler killed Awdah Hathaleen, a journalist from Palestine, who aided in making the aforesaid Academy Award-winning documentary. Hathaleen hails from a Palestinian...

Emcy Joseph made a significant mark with his directorial debut, Vikruthi (2019), a well-crafted drama that earned Suraj Venjaramoodu a State award for his performance. Though Emcy showed much promise as a filmmaker, it...

The upcoming feature is Rock’s fourth feature as a director, after Head of State, I Think I Love My Life, and Top Five. Apart from directing the film, Rock will also write the script...

Bruce McLaren was diagnosed with Perthes disease, a rare childhood bone disorder, at the age of nine, hospitalising him for two years and rendering his leg immobilised in a traction device. The film chronicles...

NEW DELHI: Author Kiran Desai has made it to the longlist for the Booker Prize with her latest novel, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, 19 years after she won the prestigious award for...

During the Comic-Con panel, the screening of a full courtroom scene showcased the film’s playful Looney Tunes flair. In it, Wile’s first day in court quickly goes awry, Avery hasn’t set foot in a...

Bend It Like Beckham also stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Juliet Stevenson, Shaznay Lewis, and Archie Panjabi, with a screenplay written by the director along with Paul Mayeda Berges and Guljit Bindra. In...

Likewise, Clisson, a French ceramist, designer, and artistic director known for exploring the relationship between minimalism, architecture, and tactile materials, is eager to discover how earth meets textiles while ceramics and weaving become one,...

Deepika shared the news with a post on her Instagram handle on Sunday afternoon. “In tribute to the one and only Gloria Steinem and her 91 years of activism, The Shift is honoring 90...

There’s a certain calm in Raj Shamani’s demeanour, eyes fixated on the person opposite him, as if reading his guest in silence. His podcast room is put together minimally, a table with speakers on...

At San Diego Comic-Con, Percy Jackson and the Olympians co-creator Rick Riordan announced the series’ second season’s release date. It will drop on December 10 on Disney+ (JioHotstar in India). Besides, Riordan disclosed that...

Actor Fahadh Faasil, whose latest film Maareesan hit cinemas on Friday, has expressed his long-standing desire to star in a remake of Padmarajan’s 1989 classic Season. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter,...

“Our conversations with Raj were not always about cinema. They were about life, about how people behave and how stories unfold. That is the most valuable thing,” he adds.Shaneel calls him “Rajanna”, a name...

Apart from the three podcasters-cum-investigators, Meryl Streep, Michael Cyril Creighton, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind and Nathan Lane will return in guest starring roles. Newcomers for the current season are are Bobby Cannavale, Renée...

NEW DELHI: Rajinder Nath, veteran theatre artist and the first director of the Shri Ram Centre, passed away at his residence here on Thursday morning due to age-related ailments. He was 91. “He was...

LOS ANGELES: A doctor who supplied Matthew Perry with ketamine pleaded guilty on Wednesday in connection with the 2023 drug overdose death of the “Friends” star. Salvador Plasencia, 43, one of five people charged...

NEW DELHI: Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman, who currently in the US for his Wonderment Tour, cheekily referenced the Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ controversy during a performance at the Tacoma Dome when the cameras panned...

BHOPAL: Actor-director Anupam Kher’s directorial venture ‘Tanvi the Great’ was declared tax free in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav made the announcement, after watching the special screening of the...

In the film, Madhavan plays a 42-year-old, old-fashioned Sanskrit teacher who falls in love with a progressive, French professor, ten years younger than him. While the role was somewhat age-appropriate for the actor, he...

Meanwhile, Mahesh is currently busy directing his ambitious multistarrer Patriot, which is reportedly an espionage thriller featuring a stellar ensemble that includes Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Darshana Rajendran and Zarin Shihab,...

Siju, last seen in Detective Ujjwalan, recently announced another film titled Dose, a thriller directed by Abhilash R Nair. He also has debutant Nikhil Geeth’s Munnottu, an investigative thriller directed by Jagan Shaji Kailas,...

Filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 cult classic ‘Don’ starring Amitabh Bachchan, passed away at the age of 86 on Sunday. His wife, Deepa Barot, confirmed the demise to TOI and said, “He...

Accused files bail plea in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case In his bail plea filed on Friday through advocate Vipul Dushing, the accused asserted he was innocent and that he had no prior criminal...

A well tailored suit, neatly done hair and making an entrance in a fancy car, Jim Sarbh’s recent roles are defined by these specific characteristics. But that isn’t how it started. The 37-year-old actor...

Aneet plays Vaani, a timid poet, reeling under the trauma of being abandoned at the altar. She keeps a diary handy, in case inspiration strikes or to keep a note in case she forgets...

Rahul Riji Nair’s Flask opens on a light note, with constable Jyoti Kumar taking the stage at a temple ground to sing Ouseppachan’s classic melody ‘Nee En Sarga Soundaryame’, still in his police uniform because the...

Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, who was on Colbert’s show the night he announced it would be ending, said: “If Paramount and CBS ended the ‘Late Show’ for political reasons, the public deserves to know....

Junior, the upcoming bilingual family drama mounted as a launch pad for Kireeti Reddy, also marks Genelia Deshmukh’s return to South Indian cinema after 13 years. An entire generation has grown up watching her...

Graham Parkes, who has served as a director on video games like Before Your Eyes and Goodnight Universe, is directing the film. Pullman is producing the film with Kara Durret. Cameron Fuller, Graham Patrick...

Sumathi Valavu, as per the makers, revolves around a haunted place called Sumathi Valavu, guarded for centuries by the spirit of a Tamil woman named Sumathi. The film also stars Balu Varghese, Saiju Kurup,...

NEW DELHI: British filmmaker Joe Wright’s “Pride & Prejudice” is set to return to Indian theatres with a special re-release to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary. Starring Keira Knightley and Matthew MacFadyen, the 2005...

KOCHI: The quality of films made in Kerala and the acceptance for other language films among Malayali audiences have prompted multiplex companies to expand their footprint in the state. While they offer cinemagoers a...

Director Prem’s gangster drama KD (Kaali Dasa), starring Dhruva Sarja, has piqued the curiosity and tested the patience of fans. Initially slated for an April or May release and later teased for September, the...

BENGALURU: Legendary actor B Saroja Devi, the doe-eyed ‘Abhinaya Saraswati’ who held the southern film industries in thrall, passed away at her residence in Bengaluru early on Monday due to age-related health issues. She...

PUDUCHERRY: San Rachel, a 26-year-old popular model and social media influencer from Puducherry, died by suicide on Saturday night (July 13) at JIPMER, weeks after allegedly consuming an overdose of blood pressure pills. The...

VIJAYAWADA: Veteran Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, fondly known as ‘Kota’, passed away in the wee hours of Sunday at his residence in Filmnagar, Hyderabad, following age-related ailments. He was 83....

Another fan pointed out a goat-like figurine with glowing eyes behind Pranav, suggesting a possible Illuminati or occult reference. Some others speculated whether it symbolises sin or an ancient evil, drawing parallels to the...

Can you tell us about your experience casting real police officers in ‘Thondimuthal’? Some of them have gone on to become well-known actors… The film had many scenes inside a police station with 10–20...

As Century Star Shivarajkumar celebrates his birthday on July 12, several exciting film posters and announcements have been unveiled, stirring anticipation among fans. Among the highlights is Project 131, along with a film directed...

Reflecting on her journey, she thanked her audience, family, team, and her 21-year-old self, who “dove headfirst into storytelling… with no plan, no prep, no roadmap just heart.” From her comedic sketches on YouTube...

Having no luck selling their superhero to the newspapers, they eventually sold the rights to Superman to DC Comics, where Superman achieved huge success. Within a year, there was a syndicated newspaper strip and...

Meanwhile, Paranthu Po marks the first collaboration between Shiva and Ram. “Shiva’s sir’s forte is comedy, as evident in projects such as Chennai 600028, Vanakkam Chennai and the Tamil Padam franchise. We love the fun side of his characters, but this...

Kichcha Sudeep’s K47 has officially gone on floors with a simple muhurath ceremony held in Chennai. Directed by Vijay Karthikeyan, the film is produced by Sathya Jyothi Films and marks Sudeep’s second collaboration with...

The upcoming Suhas starrer Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama marks the Telugu debut for Malavika Manoj, who gained a special following with the Tamil film Joe (2023). Ahead of the film’s release on July 11,...

I never met Guru Dutt. I was too young when he was around, and growing up in a city as far away as any Indian city could be from where he lived. And by...

Director James Gunn and the cast of the upcoming film Superman are pushing back against criticism after Gunn described the iconic superhero as “an immigrant” who came from elsewhere. The comments, initially made in...

Sreenath Bhasi, Minnal Murali-fame Femina George and a few others are coming together for Karakkam, a horror comedy. It is directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmaian, who debuted in 2023 with Charles Enterprises. Black Turtle...

Karakkam is scripted by director Subhash, Nipin Narayanan, and Arjun Narayanan based on Dhanush Varghese’s story. It also stars Sidharth Bharathan, Jean Paul Lal, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Anchakkallakokkan-fame Praveen TJ, Manikandan R Achari, Bijukuttan, Aavesham-fame...

“The Wonderment Tour is dedicated to those who cherish the experience of live music and the profound immersion it offers,” said Rahman. “I aspire to merge tradition with innovation, bridging the past and the...

Directed by Madhumita Sundararaman, the film follows a middle-aged man battling a progressive degenerative illness who, upon discovering his family’s plans to abandon him, escapes into a local fair. During his journey, he forms...

The teaser video released alongside the announcement showed Raina entering a stadium, greeted by the cheers of fans, evoking familiar scenes from his cricketing days. The film is presented by D Saravana Kumar and...

Main Actor Nahi Hoon (I Am Not an Actor),” says Nawazuddin Siddiqui with absolute seriousness. Coming from a man who has just been awarded Best Actor for the very film in which he utters...

LONDON: British media on Saturday saluted rock legends Oasis as “electrifying” and even “biblical” after their opening comeback concert received an equally ecstatic reception from fans in Cardiff. The rockers, who shot to fame...

Last December, the court suspended the investigation into the case, noting a crucial discrepancy: the hotel where the alleged offense supposedly took place did not exist in 2012. “The complaint is patently false,” the...

Dheeran is a film that aims to blend old-school humour with a gently satirical look at village life. Devadath Shaji, in his directorial debut, fills the story with funny situations and quirky characters, bringing together...

This latest move follows the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ recommendation to block 16 Pakistan-based YouTube channels after the recent act of terrorism in Pahalgam. The Ministry alleged that these channels spread communally sensitive...

Coolie’s ensemble cast includes Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruthi Hassan, with Pooja Hegde making a cameo appearance in the film. Music for the film is composed by Anirudh, with the first single from...

Sapthami Gowda, who achieved pan-India fame with her appearance in Kantara, will soon be making her Telugu debut with Thammudu. The action-drama, starring Nithiin, will hit theatres on July 4. Ahead of the film’s...

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday decided to watch the film ‘Janaki vs State of Kerala,’ starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi, on Saturday at 10 a.m. “Considering the allegations in the writ petitions, I...

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has sought an explanation from Calicut University for its inclusion of rapper Vedan’s song Bhoomi Njan Vaazhunna idam. The university recently made it a part of its undergraduate course in...

LONDON: Rap-punk duo Bob Vylan on Tuesday rejected claims of antisemitism over onstage comments at the Glastonbury Festival that triggered a police investigation and sparked criticism from politicians, the BBC and festival organizers. The...

KOCHI: A name as old as ancient mythology has ignited a modern-day firestorm in Kerala’s film industry. Janaki vs State of Kerala (JSK), a yet-to-be-released courtroom drama, has triggered furious anger among filmmakers, artists...

After collaborating with Selvah on Family Padam, UK Creations will also back Texas Tiger, with Sujith, Balaji Kumar, and Parthi Kumar producing with Selvah. Beyond Family Padam, Selvah has also written for the Raghava...

Actor-filmmaker SJ Suryah is making a directorial comeback after a long time. The actor is set to return to direction with ‘Killer’. Suryah, known for his directorials such as Vaali, Kushi, and New, will also play the lead in...

Actor Shefali Jariwala, widely known as the ‘Kaanta Laga girl’, passed away at the age of 42, leaving many in shock. She was married to television actor Parag Tyagi. However, before meeting Parag, Shefali...

KOCHI: Two days after filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery and actor Joju George entered into a spat over the release of 2021 movie ‘Churuli,’ Lijo on Saturday, withdrew his Facebook post that claimed that the...

Antony Varghese recently recollected a harrowing flight experience after concluding the second production schedule of his upcoming film, I’m Game, in Hyderabad. The actor’s journey back to Kochi turned into an unexpected ordeal. “Still...

The moment we commodified weddings and started calling it the marriage ‘market’, many brides and grooms became products that came with a selling price, a buying price, and unfortunately, an expiry date too. They...

Cillian Murphy is all set to star in Steve as Netflix announces a new film with the Oscar winner. He will reunite with Netflix again after the Peaky Blinders sequel film, The Immortal Man....

KOCHI: The Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) is now set to include OTT revenue in its monthly box office collection report — a notable shift in its approach to industry transparency, amid criticism by...

But following this dream wasn’t simple. His family had financial concerns and, like many, doubted the slim chances of making it big in cinema. “The success rate for becoming an actor is very low....

The director’s transition from television to film feels natural to him. “Whether it’s TV or cinema, for me it’s storytelling,” he explains, “Many of my TV shows had budgets bigger than 80% of the...

CHENNAI: Greater Chennai Police detained another Tamil film actor for questioning on Wednesday in the cocaine bust case in connection with which actor Srikanth was sent to prison a day ago. Police sources said...

 It all began with a packed suitcase — and nowhere to go. A young man had just locked in a house for rent in Kochi. The bags were zipped, the cartons sealed, the mind...

While the Tamil version is written by Karunakaran, the Kannada version is expected to be sung by either director Prem or singer Kailash Kher. Life Today, produced by Pradeep under the Meghana Production banner,...

Produced by Ashiq Usman under his namesake banner, the yet-to-be-titled film has cinematography by Akhil George, editing by Chaman Chacko, and music by Govind Vasantha. The aforementioned three technicians and Sangeeth had all previously...

Tamil film actor Srikanth was on Monday arrested by the Greater Chennai Police in a drug bust case, sources said. The actor was taken in for questioning on Monday morning based on statements given...

NEW DELHI: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal said his upcoming film “Drishyam 3” will release in October. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, the first film in the franchise was a box...

NEW DELHI: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan penned a heartfelt note admiring his son, Abhishek Bachchan, for daring to choose challenging films and roles. Amitabh shared a post on his personal blog on Saturday night,...

Popularly known as Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Khan, who was last seen in Laal Singh Chaddha, is finally set to return to the silver screen. The actor will soon be seen in Sitaare Zameen...

You remember that viral song “En Pondate Nee, Pondate Nee…” from Goli Soda 2, then you’ll surely recall the expressive, curly-haired Madhi who stole hearts on screen. That young girl, Krisha Kurup, is no...

NEW DELHI: “Son of Sardaar 2”, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, is set to release in theatres on July 25. The film from Vijay Kumar Arora is a sequel to “Son of Sardaar”,...

Danny Boyle is proud of his Oscar-winning 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, but the filmmaker acknowledged that he cannot make the film in the present climate. Boyle told The Guardian that if he were to make Slumdog...

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par marks the second Hindi film of RS Prasanna. He had earlier directed the Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), which was a remake of his own 2013 quirky Tamil film, Kalyana Samayal Saadham....

The Honorary Award specifically acknowledges “extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or outstanding service to the Academy.” Cruise, a staunch advocate for theatrical exhibition,...

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court it would ensure law and order and provide security to all stakeholders if actor Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life is released in the...

Carla Gugino has acted in projects like Watchmen (2008), Gerald’s Game, The Haunting of Hill House, and the Spy Kids franchise. Other cast members of the film include Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Elizabeth Debicki, and...

Victoria, the quietly powerful debut by Angamaly-native Sivaranjini J, is set almost entirely within the four walls of a modest beauty parlour in her hometown. Through its all-women ensemble and mostly single-location structure, the...

“Everybody wanted to make the movie. It was greenlit, ready to go,” the filmmaker explained. “The screenplay wasn’t ready. And I couldn’t do a movie where the screenplay’s not good.” Gunn highlighted the success...

On Monday, Manjummel Boys actor Ganapathi and Pani-fame Sagar Surya‘s upcoming horror-comedy Prakambanam was launched in Kochi with a traditional pooja and switch-on ceremony, attended by its cast and crew. The film is directed...

Maserati: The Brothers producer, Iervolino emphasised how these values, consistently highlighted in Pope Leo XIV’s recent messages, deeply resonate with his film’s story. He noted, “Their legacy was built not only on innovation and...

Some journeys don’t begin with grand plans – they start with a small, quiet passion. For singer-composer Job Kurian music was one such journey inward, an interest that slowly grew to be a means...

LOS ANGELES: Ryan Coogler, best known for helming “Sinners” and “Black Panther” film series, says acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan is like his “mentor”, and credits him for making the world richer with his movies....

Suniel Shetty, or Anna, as Bollywood lovingly calls him, requires no introduction. With a three-decade-long career that spans over 100 films, he has firmly established himself as a powerhouse in the industry. His latest...

The popular dance show Strictly Come Dancing’s presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly earned MBEs. Erstwhile BBC presenter Martha Kearney also received a CBE. The honours recognised several influential producers for their profound contributions...

S Vipin’s Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal sets out to be a quirky funeral comedy soaked in situational humour and social satire. While it shows flashes of promise, it ultimately struggles to piece its many threads into a cohesive and impactful...

The devastating crash of Air India flight AI 171, which killed 242 people on board in Ahmedabad on Thursday, has engulfed the nation in grief and sorrow. Even as the airlines scrambles to understand...

A new documentary titled The Killing Call has shed more light on the murder of Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moosewala, who was shot dead in broad daylight on May 29, 2022. The documentary...

Stone’s skills came in creating a musical world that others only dreamed of at the time. The Family Stone was an integrated world — Black and white, men and women — and the music...

For many, Anmol Malhotra from Mismatched could be the first image that comes to mind when they hear the name Taaruk Raina. But beyond the ‘boy next door’ image, Raina has carved himself a...

With a title Kamal Sridevi that already commands curiosity, the project is back in the spotlight—this time with an update. The film, directed by Sunil Kumar VA, features Kishore in an important role, and...

Party time with ARMYs Fan groups like Little Sarang Events and BTS Bangalore ARMY have hosted a range of events from meetups to BTS-themed Halloween parties and DJ nights, keeping Bengaluru’s ARMY community together...

Justin Baldoni has faced a significant setback in his USD 400 million defamation suit case against his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively as a New York Judge has dismissed it after finding...

This unique creative partnership between Venkat Prabhu, the director of a high-concept film such as Maanaadu, and Sivakarthikeyan is anticipated to introduce a fresh cinematic piece to Tamil cinema. Further important announcements regarding the...

NEW YORK: Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two public companies by next year, calving off cable operations from its streaming service as the number of people “cutting the cord” brings with it a...

“I have seen the hope and struggle that many veterans across the country experience in this script, and I’m honored to be part of this film to share their story,” he said in a...

Lokah Chapter One: Chandra also has an additional screenplay penned by actor Santhy Balachandran and features a supporting cast that includes Chandu Salimkumar, Arun Kurian, Vijayaraghavan, Raghunath Paleri, Sarath Sabha, Nithya Shri and Nishanth Sagar....

Are you someone who enjoys the physical aspect of making movies like this? I enjoy it when I’m able to do the stunts. I played rugby at school and am physically quite confident and...

The much-awaited sequel to the hit 2019 horror-thriller Ready or Not—Ready or Not 2: Here I come is scheduled for a release in theatres on April 10, 2026, announced Searchlight Pictures. The film whose...

Aditi added, “When I read the script, I smiled through it. For me it’s rare to come across a story in this universe. The situational comedy, the twists and the unexpected turns and more...

Cruise, who has given back-to-back $100 million box office hits, has previously performed several similar intense stunt sequences in his earlier Mission: Impossible films. From jumping between buildings, climbing the Burj Khalifa, holding on...

KOCHI: The police on Thursday served notices on Malayalam actor and producer Soubin Shahir and co-producers Shawn Antony and Babu Shahir, summoning them for questioning in a cheating and forgery case related to blockbuster...

Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Zach Grenier, Matthew Goode, Cush Jumbo, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Alan Cumming also play prominent roles in the English series. Apart from Good Wife, Priyamani is awaiting the...

Kerala music directors making a mark in Bollywood is still relatively rare. How did you break into that space? Many people have asked me how in the world I reached there. The answer is...

PARIS: Nicole Croisille, a French singer who sang on the soundtrack of the hit 1966 film “A Man and a Woman”, has died, her agent told AFP on Wednesday. She was 88. Croisille died...

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) on Tuesday reiterated that actor Kamal Haasan must withdraw his statement on Kannada language and apologise. In a press statement issued by KFCC, it is stated...

A Business Journey Intertwined with Arts and Creativity Anoop’s journey as a businessman, particularly in establishing the now-iconic Ayurvedic bath soap Medimix and its various brand extensions, was far from easy. Yet, he applied...

Filmmaker Vetrimaaran has approached the Madras High Court to challenge the Central Bureau of Film Certification’s decision not to grant a certificate for his upcoming production venture, Manushi. The film, starring Andrea in the...