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Lights, camera, acquisition: Why corporates are betting big on Bollywood?

The Hindi film industry is set for a major shift, driven by rising costs and corporate interest in the entertainment sector. Analysts predict consolidation among production houses in the coming months

Lights, camera, acquisition: Why corporates are betting big on Bollywood?
Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 11:07 AM IST

India's box office collections drop 7% to Rs 8,951 cr in Jan-Oct 2024

Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in November and the upcoming release of Pushpa 2: The Rule in December could help revive the industry

India's box office collections drop 7% to Rs 8,951 cr in Jan-Oct 2024
Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 12:05 AM IST

Bachchan, Rajinikanth reunite: A study in contrasting star journeys

Bachchan has endorsed too many products and services to list here. Rajini has hardly endorsed anything, though brands plan fancy things around his movie releases

Bachchan, Rajinikanth reunite: A study in contrasting star journeys
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 11:59 PM IST

Kanguva's new poster is out; movie gets a new release date. Check Details

The much-anticipated 'Kanguva' will now be released in theatres on November 14, the movie was earlier scheduled to be released on October 10 alongside Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan

Kanguva's new poster is out; movie gets a new release date. Check Details
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 5:53 PM IST

SC to screen 'Laapataa Ladies' today; Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao to attend

The Supreme Court will hold a special screening of Kiran Rao-directed Laapataa Ladies for the judges, their families, and registry officials

SC to screen 'Laapataa Ladies' today;  Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao to attend
Updated On : 09 Aug 2024 | 1:27 PM IST

Stree 2 new song 'Tumhare hi rahenge hum' is out, watch song here

The new song from Stree 2 shows the love chemistry between Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor. The movie is scheduled to hit theatres on August 15, 2024

Stree 2 new song 'Tumhare hi rahenge hum' is out, watch song here
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 12:36 PM IST

'Hamare Baarah' teaser offensive: SC halts controversial movie release

The top court left the case to be decided by the Bombay High Court and suspended the film's screening in the meantime

'Hamare Baarah' teaser offensive: SC halts controversial movie release
Updated On : 13 Jun 2024 | 4:06 PM IST

Dhanush's Raayan release date postponed, set to hit theatres in July

The release date of Dhanush's second directorial venture, Raayan, has been changed. The movie is set to hit theatres on July 26

Dhanush's Raayan release date postponed, set to hit theatres in July
Updated On : 11 Jun 2024 | 2:56 PM IST

Lights, camera, no action: Theatres cut down shows as films perform poorly

Multiplexes with five to six auditoriums are limiting screenings to two or three, while single-screen theatres are temporarily suspending operations, citing slow business and high operational costs

Lights, camera, no action: Theatres cut down shows as films perform poorly
Updated On : 07 May 2024 | 10:15 AM IST

Frames per second: War films as revenge drama

Earlier, Bollywood war flicks were about defending India's borders. Now, they are all about vengeance

Frames per second: War films as revenge drama
Updated On : 16 Apr 2024 | 8:59 AM IST

'All We Imagine As Light' first Indian film to compete at Cannes in 30 yrs

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light has been selected for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the "Competition" category

'All We Imagine As Light' first Indian film to compete at Cannes in 30 yrs
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 11:17 AM IST

Notes of defiance: Amar Singh Chamkila's legacy is a soundtrack of survival

TUNE OF REVOLUTION: The audacious journey of a singer who defied convention and defined a generation

Notes of defiance: Amar Singh Chamkila's legacy is a soundtrack of survival
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 9:15 AM IST

Bade Miya Chote Miyan Trailer: Akshay-Tiger starrer to hit big screens soon

The action-packed film featuring Tiger Shroff, Akshay Kumar and Prithviraj Sukumaran is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The movie is planned to be released in theatres on April 10 this year

Bade Miya Chote Miyan Trailer: Akshay-Tiger starrer to hit big screens soon
Updated On : 26 Mar 2024 | 5:13 PM IST

'Paatal Lok', 'Mirzapur' new seasons on Amazon Prime's launch plan: List

Amazon Prime Video announced that it will launch a range of new shows and movies across several genres over the next two years, including the new seasons of its five popular shows such as 'Paatal Lok'

'Paatal Lok', 'Mirzapur' new seasons on Amazon Prime's launch plan: List
Updated On : 20 Mar 2024 | 2:19 PM IST

Aspiring Bollywood actors can now give auditions with this casting app

Yash Raj Films launches the YRF Casting App for aspiring actors, now available for download on Google Play Store

Aspiring Bollywood actors can now give auditions with this casting app
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 3:19 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan: The Return of the King

The three blockbuster films delivered by the Bollywood heartthrob show a definite turn in his oeuvre

Shah Rukh Khan: The Return of the King
Updated On : 22 Dec 2023 | 3:53 PM IST

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' goes past Rs 700 crore at worldwide box office

Ranbir Kapoor's action drama film "Animal" has minted over Rs 700 crore at the worldwide gross box office in nine days, the makers said on Monday. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga of "Arjun Reddy" and "Kabir Singh" fame, the film released on December 1 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. Production house T-Series shared the collection update of "Animal" on X, stating that the film earned Rs 717.46 crore in worldwide gross in 10 days. "#Animal Conquering Box Office with Thunderous Records," the banner captioned the post. The pan-India movie also features Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, Suresh Oberoi and Prem Chopra. "Animal" showcases a violent world set against the backdrop of a troubled relationship between Ranbir's Ranvijay Singh and his father Balbir Singh, played by Anil Kapoor. While it is running successfully in theatres, a section of critics and viewers have slammed "Animal", calling it misogynistic and graphically violent. The movie

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' goes past Rs 700 crore at worldwide box office
Updated On : 11 Dec 2023 | 2:46 PM IST

Top 5 upcoming movies to watch in December 2023, check the list here

December upcoming movies 2023: If you are a movie geek, then December is the month when you will witness some blockbuster movies from actors like SRK, Ranbir Kapoor and more. Check the list below

Top 5 upcoming movies to watch in December 2023, check the list here
Updated On : 30 Nov 2023 | 2:04 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan tops IMDb's list of most popular Indian stars of 2023

Riding high on the back-to-back success of "Pathaan" and "Jawan", superstar Shah Rukh Khan has emerged as numero uno on IMDb's top 10 list of most popular Indian stars of 2023, which is otherwise dominated by female stars like Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Wamiqa Gabbi. The year is not over yet for Shah Rukh, who is now awaiting the release of his third and final film of 2023 with the Rajkumar Hirani-directed "Dunki" on December 21. Bhatt, who claimed the second spot on the list for the second year in a row, had a major success in "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" and made her Hollywood debut opposite Gal Gadot in Netflix movie "Heart of Stone". Padukone played the female lead in "Pathaan" and had an extended cameo in "Jawan". Shah Rukh's "Jawan" co-stars Nayanthara, who features in the fifth spot, and Vijay Sethupathi also feature in the list. Nayanthara made her Hindi cinema debut with the movie, while Sethupathi (who is on number 10) was the main antagonist. He also played a

Shah Rukh Khan tops IMDb's list of most popular Indian stars of 2023
Updated On : 22 Nov 2023 | 3:57 PM IST

Ranbir-starrer 'Animal' to release in over 888 screens in North America

Produced by T-Series and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer 'Animal' was initially set to release on Aug 1 but is now postponed to Dec 1, 2023

Ranbir-starrer 'Animal' to release in over 888 screens in North America
Updated On : 08 Nov 2023 | 3:47 PM IST