JioCinema may disrupt SVOD market with low pricing plan
The new pricing is a significant drop from its 999/year and 99/month plans, which offered only Hollywood content. Unlike the existing plans, the new plans will be ad-free, the company said. JioCinema Premium will provide users with web originals, movies and content for children, along with Hollywood content from HBO, NBCUniversal and Paramount Global.
Amitabh Bachchan started shooting Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, and he worked 8 hours non-stop, without a 'traditional break'.
Jimmy Shergill and director Santosh Singh reacted to the underperformance of Fighter, and how their web show Ranneeti: Balakot and Beyond will be true to the source material.
DishTV jumps on the built-in OTT services bandwagon alongside Jio, Airtel
Dish TV has launched 'Dish TV Smart+', offering customers access to both TV and Over-the-Top (OTT) content. The service allows customers to access OTT apps alongside their TV subscription pack, offering a flexible 'on any screen, anywhere, and anytime' option. Dish TV is also collaborating with top TV and Mobile Original Equipment Manufacturers to integrate their services into devices, enriching the user experience.
How Kattaikkuttu Sangam opens its doors to new ideas and learners
The gurukulam started by R. Rajagopal and his wife Hanne M. de Bruin has helped popularise Koothu
Dibakar Banerjee talks about how his latest directorial Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 addresses the social evil of deepfake videos.
Watch: Arti Singh grooves to 'Aangan Galiyan Chaubara' at her sangeet, leaves fans teary-eyed
Arti Singh dedicated a performance to her family and close friends. She danced on songs like 'Aangan Galiyan Chaubara Chod Chali Bachpan Sara' and 'Mujhe Saajan Ke Ghar Jaana Hai' among others.
Puneet Vashist agreed that his recent stints in mythological shows have evolved him as a person, and he's much more calmer and positive than before.
The 1973 action drama Zanjeer broke the flop jinx of Amitabh Bachchan and it became a blockbuster in India and Soviet Union.
Manoj Joshi, the owner of Mumbai's iconic Gaiety Galaxy, has reacted to reports claiming that it was shut down
Vishal Bhardwaj said that he hated and enjoyed Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, at the same.
Boy's Birthday Surprise For Mother On Air India Express Flight Goes Viral
A video showing a boy's heartwarming gesture for his mother on her birthday while flying on an Air India Express flight is going viral on social media.
Ayushmann Khurrana has this to say about the renting culture in Bollywood.
Why Varun Dhawan Ate Very Little Cake On His Birthday
Varun Dhawan gave everyone a sneak preview of his birthday celebrations on April 24.
Ramya Krishnan was recently seen in Rajinikanth's film 'Jailer' and is now considered one of the most successful and busiest stars in the South film industry. However, there was a time when a series of flop films endangered her career.
Aamir Khan talks about skipping award shows and grooves with the cast of The Great Indian Kapil Show in his debut appearance.
A film made by FTII students has made it to the competition section of the Cannes Film Festival this year
This actress gave a Rs 100-crore film at the age of 23, beating the likes of Katrina Kaif, Kriti Sanon, and Yami Gautam at the box office
Meet actor who was insulted by Farah Khan, was thrown out of reality show, later became judge of...
Raghu Ram once gave audition for Indian Idol and was rejected by the judges Anu Malik, Farah Khan and Sonu Nigam.
Two hospitalised, several crew members injured after truck crash on set of Eddie Murhpy's The Pickup
Several crew members were injured after truck malfunctioned and crashed into a car on the set of Eddie Murphy's The Pickup.
This IAS officer and UN official resigned from his job to make films, and even won a National Award
The glamour girl of Emergency was a name given to this aide of Sanjay Gandhi, who is related to two superstar actresses of Bollywood
In 1974, Nazneen played the role of Jaya Bachchan's sister in the film 'Kora Kagaz', which won her critical acclaim. Nazneen was offered many films after 'Kora Kagaz' but everyone told her here was a wonderful role of a sister.
Varun Dhawan gave 11 consecutive hit films in the first 6 years of his career from 2012 to 2018. There was a time when he was compared with superstars like Rajesh Khanna, who had given 17 consecutive hit films in his career.
'I broke my mother's heart a little when I eloped'
Zeenat Aman dedicated her latest post on Instagram to her mother, and shared the kind of relationship they had.
Priyanka Chopra's most profitable film has 5 stars and was released in 4000 screens.
Ranjeet, born Gopal Singh Bedi, gained fame for his negative role in Sharmeelee and went on to act in over 500 Hindi movies, along with a few Punjabi films and a television serial called Aisa Des Hai Mera.
When Mandakini first arrived in Mumbai to make her mark in the world of cinema, she faced rejection.
Hema Malini reveals Dharmendra was against her political career: 'He told me...'
Hema Malini says Dharmendra did not approve of her political career, recalls learning to give a speech from Vinod Khanna.
This Bollywood diva's sister is no less than a heroine and has served in the Indian Army.
Fahadh Faasil stated that Malayalam cinema still lacks substantial support from OTT platforms.
Also starring Rashmika Mandanna, Chhava will release in cinemas on December 6 later this year. Vicky Kaushal's first look from the film was leaked on Tuesday.
Produced by Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala, 2 States was first offered to Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor. Finally, Arjun Kapoor played the male leading role opposite Alia Bhatt.
This film was made in just Rs 6 lakh with actors paid just Rs 20,000, but ended up earning Rs 800 crore at the box office
In an exclusive conversation, MC Square talks about his new song for Coke Studio Bharat, titled Chirmathi
Ahsaas Channa started her career playing a boy in films. She has played Shah Rukh Khan's son in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and Sushmita Sen's son in Vaastu Shastra. Ahsaas has now become a leading OTT star doing pivotal roles in Kota Factory, Hostel Daze, and Girls Hostel among others.
This song features 30 stars and 500 background dancers, making it the biggest dance number in Bollywood this year
Salman Khan firing case: Mumbai Police recovers two pistols, 4 magazines, and bullets from...
Mumbai Crime Branch has recovered two pistols, magazines, and bullets from Surat in connection with firing at Salman Khan's house
'They've never seen a bu*t like...': Nora Fatehi reacts to paps zooming in on her body parts
Nora Fatehi reacted to paps zooming in on body parts and said may be there have never seen a bu*t like this.
HR Executive Shares 4 Reasons Why Employees Quit After 6 Months. See Post
A woman in human resources (HR) recently took to social media to share insights on why people often quit their jobs only after months of joining.
Bureaucrat Posts Video Of Unsupervised Children Riding Bike, Warns Parents
In the video, a young boy is seen riding a motorcycle without any supervision or safety gear.
Shah Rukh is floored by Mohanlal's energetic dance on 'Zinda Banda' in viral video: 'Wish I had...'
Shah Rukh Khan took to Instagram and shared the video of Mohanlal grooving to his song Zinda Banda.
Monday was a busy day for film folk, and we tell you just how they spent it.
The wealthiest actress in the history of Indian cinema owned over 10,500 sarees and 1278 kg precious metal
Anne Hathaway recalls 'gross' audition when she had to make out with 10 men: 'It was very...'
Despite her discomfort, Anne Hathaway felt pressure to comply, fearing being labelled as 'difficult'.
This actor has given 180 flops in his career, the most by an Indian actor
2024 has not been as magnificent for Indian cinema as the previous two years, at least as far as the box office is concerned. Almost four months into the year, not one film has crossed the Rs 500-crore mark worldwide, let alone the Rs 1000-crore barrier. In fact, this week, the highest-grossing film in India was one that originally released back in 2004.
Manisha Koirala recalls rejecting Yash Raj film due to her insecurity with Madhuri Dixit.
This superstar bought a Rs 475-crore mansion and then trashed it. He has lost Rs 13200 crore in the last two years
Shekhar Suman had an older son, Aayush who died of a heart ailment at age 11 on 3rd April 1995.
This actor, who was the son of a superstar, almost quit films after six continuous flops, however, Salman Khan saved his career.
Throughout his career, Harish has acted in a total of 280 movies. He started his career at 4 as a child artist. In 1990, a Telugu film titled 'Prema Khaidi' was released where Harish Kumar played the lead role.
Ramanand Sagar who became a legend on television and in films came from a humble background and belonged to an ordinary family. Born in December 1917 in Lahore, Ramanand Sagar was born as Chandramouli Chopra.
Rajinikanth was last seen in 'Jailer' which changed the landscape of Tamil cinema by earning more than Rs 600 crore. Rajinikanth is also the highest-paid actor in India after he took a fee of Rs 210 crore for the film 'Jailer'.
Shashi Kapoor began his film career as a child artist with 'Aag' (1948) and 'Awaara' (1951), where he played the younger version of the characters played by his older brother Raj Kapoor.
This film, which was rejected by Deepika Padukone, became Alia Bhatt's biggest flop.
Wear The Colours Of Summer Like Bollywood
This season, Namrata Thakker shows you how to experiment with colours and kick up a storm with your fashion wardrobe.
Kiara Advani was not the first choice for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's blockbuster Kabir Singh.
Meet actress, who gave up high paying job for Miss India, later gave hits in south cinema.
The first film to earn Rs 100 crore net in India was Aamir Khan-starrer Ghajini in 2008. The action thriller was directed by AR Murugadoss and was the remake of his own 2005 Tamil film of the same name.
Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool & Wolverine releases in cinemas worldwide on July 26. The trailer of Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds-starrer was released on Monday.
Ranveer Singh takes legal action after his deepfake video goes viral, files FIR
While the video, from the Ranveer Singh's recent visit to Varanasi, appears genuine, the audio is of an AI-enabled voice clone of the actor.
Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal's adorable photos from baby shower go viral, leave fans awestruck
Several inside pictures and videos from Varun Dhawan and Natasha's baby shower are going viral on social media.
Remember Sowmya Sathyanarayana aka Soundarya, who featured in Amitabh Bachchan's Sooryavansham which is one of our favourite movies? She primarily worked in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam films and won our hearts.
Broadcasters seek tariff forbearance to help pay-TV compete with OTTs, others
Broadcast sector stakeholders are urging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to implement complete tariff forbearance to enhance the competitiveness of the pay-TV industry against emerging and established platforms like over-the-top (OTT) and DD Free Dish. Trai recently held an open house discussion to address issues in the consultation paper 'Review of Regulatory Framework for Broadcasting and Cable Services.
Video Of Man's Dangerous Stunt Hanging From Moving Car Door Shocks Internet
Despite the risks involved, the man appears to be enjoying the stunt and expresses no fear.
Chinmay Mandlekar was slammed by social media users for naming his son Jehangir.
SC sets aside NCDRC order for penalty on YRF for excluding promo song 'Jabra Fan'
The Supreme Court has set aside the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's (NCDRC) order to pay Rs 10,000 to Yash Raj Films for the exclusion of a song from the film 'Fan' starring Shah Rukh Khan. The court ruled that a 'promo' or 'teaser' circulated before a movie's release would create a contractual obligation and that it was an unfair trade practice not to show promotional trailer content in the movie.
Shraddha's Day Out In The Mountains
Shraddha Kapoor gave everyone a glimpse of her latest getaway, high up in cool snow-clad mountains.
This actress was thrown out of 13 films and body-shamed by industry insiders, before she bounced back to become the 'female hero'
Om Puri was the youngest of eight brothers and sisters, unfortunately, all his brothers and sisters died in their childhood due to a lack of proper medical facilities.
This actor earned Rs 275 crore for a single film but did not see another box office hit after that
Badshah parties with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Dubai amid dating rumours
Rapper Badshah was spotted partying with Pakistanti actress Hania Aamir in Dubai, months after they were linked romantically
This actor was in such need of money once that he planned his own murder for insurance money
India's richest star kid has a net worth of Rs 3100 crore, which makes them richer than even Salman Khan and Aamir Khan
This actress had to begin working at 9 to support her family, saw arents do odd jobs despite having better qualifications. Today, she rules the box office
Vivek Gomber opened up on collaborating with Hansal Mehta and Jai Mehta for Lootere and recalled shooting the Disney+ Hotstar show on the seas during the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa.
After Mukesh Khanna said that live-in relationships are unacceptable in Indian cinema, Soni Razdan took a sarcastic jibe at him.
Akshay Kumar got established as Khiladi of Bollywood after leading Abbas-Mustan's suspense drama Khiladi
Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, the controversial film The Kashmir Files became a blockbuster. Earning Rs 340 crore gross worldwide against its budget of Rs 20 crore, it became the third-highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2022 behind Brahmastra Part 1 - Shiva and Drishyam 2.
Jashn Kohli, who played Parineeti Chopra's brother in Amar Singh Chamkila reacted to the stereotypical depiction of Sardars in Bollywood.
Amar Singh Chamkila: A wannabe electrician who was allegedly shot dead by Khalistani militants
Amar Singh Chamkila, known for his controversial yet popular lyrics, emerged as a folk sensation, captivating Punjab's youth. Chamkila's enduring popularity is reflected in an annual fair held in his memory in Dugri. However, his life was tragically cut short at 26, along with his wife and band members, in a shooting incident shrouded in mystery.
Babita Shivdasani Kapoor was one of the top actresses of Bollywood who left her career after she got married to Randhir Kapoor
Munawar Faruqui gets hospitalised, shares health update: 'Dua karte raho'
Munawar Faruqui's fans got worried when the actor shared news of his hospitalization. However, the stand-up comedian has shared an update about his health, and his fans can take a sigh of relief.
IIT-Roorkee Graduate's Surprise For Father After UPSC Success Goes Viral
The jubilant father rises to his feet and envelops his son in a warm embrace, showering him with kisses. His colleagues erupt in cheers, surrounding the pair with excitement.
Kareena Kapoor Khan reveals if Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have thanked her for walking out of Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.
Actress Harshika Poonacha and her family were attacked by mob in Bengaluru for speaking in Kannada. Actress shared shocking video with a thread of long post on X.
Meet Raveena Tandon's distributor husband, who has backed blockbuster projects like Baahubali: The Begining, Pushpa: The Rise, Kantara, and more.
Rebel MoonPart Two: The Scargiver movie review: Adamantly unoriginal
CHENNAI: Zack Snyder understands what makes a scene look visually resplendent. However, you cant smell a plastic flower no matter how pretty it looks. The filmmaker knows how to make a scene look rich, and he knows how to extract compelling performances but the dialogues and storytelling tells us that he spends little to no time fleshing out the emotional core of his story. Rebel MoonPart Two: The Scargiver could have been an amazing parody of the space-opera genre; if it was only self-aware and had a sense of humour. With how straightforward the film is, we almost anticipate it to surprise us at any moment, but that never happens. What we get instead is a story that feels like something Snyder made up on the spot, on the day of filming, so he can make a cohesive whole of multiple action scenes. The film opens with a voice-over narration by Anthony Hopkins, who sums up the events of the original film. Packed to the brim with made-up sci-fi words, the exposition dump of a narration is laughably bad. Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire was heavily criticised for being unoriginal. Perhaps the sequel wont have the problems the first one had, or so we thought. But what we get is a two-hour-long deja vu. Even the antagonist from the first filmwho is shown dyingcomes back somehow. The setting is the same, so is the plot, and so are the motivations. The characters look slightly different but they dont seem all that changed by the experiences in the first film. Sofia Boutellas Kora gets a new haircut and Jimmy the robot, voiced by Anthony Hopkins, is adorned with a flamboyant headgear fashioned out of space-reindeer horns. Even the character evolution remains visual. Cinema is a visual medium after all but Snyder is not just religiously adhering to the show dont tell maxim, he is a fundamentalist believer who refuses to understand the underlying intricacies of his religion and has thoughtlessly surrendered himself to this cinematic style. The quintessential scene of the film, which perfectly surmises its biggest shortcomings, is the one where the rebels share stories from their past. Designed to serve as a montage of flashbacks, the scene has actors delivering earnest performances. However, the way the scene is staged, along with the corporate-meeting-like manner in which everyone starts talking one after the other, makes it feel soulless. The one most affected by the emotionally illiterate cinematic language of this film is Djimon Hounsou. He is so obviously designed to be the leader-who-gives-a rousing-motivational-speech-before-the-battle. Hounsous character design is caricaturish to the extent that whenever you see him drawing a deep breath, you know a speech is coming. Rebel MoonPart Two: The Scargiver is a tedious retread of an original film that was itself not all that original, to begin with. If only the gorgeous visuals and the brilliant production design had a strong story to back them up, we might have had a memorable, compelling, cinematic experience, basically the exact opposite of whatever we ended up with. Film : Rebel MoonPart Two: The Scargiver Director: Zack Snyder Cast: Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Staz Nair, Michiel Huisman, Bae Doona Streaming on: Netflix Rating: 1.5/5
'O2' movie review: An experimental film with uneven thrills
Love is in the air, as the saying goes, and it takes on a whole new meaning in the film O2 , directed by the duo Raghav Nayak and Prashanth Raj. Here, love and science intertwine, and the story implies that love is omnipresent. Within the confines of a hospital-based narrative, this film explores the emotional core of its characters and the human connections, with some thriller elements thrown in. In other words, amidst the clinical sterility of science, elements of a medical thriller and romance intertwine in O2 . Can all of it infuse its audience with a revitalising pulse? Let us find out. O2 holds sentimental value as it was the last script endorsed and approved by Puneeth Rajkumar for his production house. The film, classifiable under a unique genre for Kannada cinema that focuses on medical research, revolves around Dr Shraddha Nayak (Ashika Ranganath), an MD in Anesthesiology. Alongside three other doctorsShrushti (Siri Ravikumar), Dev (Praveen Tej), and Venky (Puneeth BA)Shraddha conducts extensive research on a drug injection known as O2 that is said to revive the dead. Despite opposition from the senior doctor (Prakash Belawadi), they proceed to experiment on a patient, but this first attempt fails. Amidst this, we are given insight into Shraddhas own medical issues. Despite being a doctor, she fears conveying death to family members due to her past childhood trauma surrounding her fathers untimely demise. Since then, she has been on medication for depression. We are introduced to Osho (Raghav Nayak), whose voice is first established on the radio, and we discover a connection between him and Shraddha. Osho is an aspiring musician who dreams of entering the Berkeley music studio. The kind, charming, and romantic Osho is head over heels in love with Shraddha, whom he fondly calls Emergency. What starts as friendship quickly evolves into a romantic relationship, within a few weeks of which Osho proposes marriage to her by presenting her with an ancestral finger ring. However, Shraddha, who is committed to her career as a doctor, hesitates to commit to a relationship. Meanwhile, Dev harbours feelings for Shraddha, although he has never expressed them. Returning to the experiment, the doctors get an opportunity to test the O2 drug on a second patient, an experiment that is impeded by an accident. When the doctors feel they are having a breakthrough, a fire breaks out in the ICU, and while the three other doctors, including Shraddha, manage to escape, Dev is trapped with the patient. This mishap changes the lives of the three, especially Dev, who goes through treatment. Meanwhile, Shraddha takes it upon herself to prove the effectiveness of O2 , and successfully so. However, the interesting aspect of the narrative lies in how she takes forward her connection with Osho, Dev, and herself, as well as her reaction upon discovering certain truths that leave the film with an open ending. O2 is an experimental Kannada film from Raghav Nayak and Prashanth Raj, who aim to introduce a rare genre combining medical, love and content-oriented themes. Despite the inclusion of several elements in this medical thriller, the straightforward narrative makes it predictable and somewhat kills the suspense. The film initially establishes the characters, focusing on father-daughter relationships and follows with the lives of doctors. The primary characters have dual shades to their personalities, and the director explores themes of astral travel, which comes across as unique. Ashika Ranganath, in a refreshingly new role, is the heart and soul of O2 . She embodies the fears and commitments of a doctor and subtly handles her romantic track in the film. Her portrayal deviates from a typical commercial heroine, allowing room for a neat performance in line with the intricacies of the character. On the other hand, besides directing, Raghav Nayak appears in the film as Osho/ Omkar. His character explains love, contrasting with the theme of death, which becomes the moral of the story. Oshos philosophy of living one day at a time is well portrayed by Nayak. Praveen Tej portrays a doctor navigating life post-incident with a well-balanced performance, while Siri Ravikumar shines in her limited screen time. Puneeth BA adds a touch of humour to the film, which also has Prakash Belawadi and Gopal Krishna Deshpande in supporting roles. Aside from the story and the various characters involved, the music is a highlight of O2 . Credit goes to music director Vivan Radhakrishna as well as singer Sanjith Hegde, who lends a soulful voice to most of the songs. Special mentions should also be made to lyricist Jayanth Kaikini and the music director himself for penning some meaningful lines for the various tracks. The cinematography by Naveen Kumar S seamlessly complements the storys movements, whether the location is a hospital, a beach, or amidst green environments. While O2 stands as a good attempt by the directorial duo to explore a unique blend of a medical thriller and romance with heartfelt storytelling, the straightforward narrative may make some aspects predictable. However, it shines through its well-developed characters, engaging performances, and soul-stirring music. As Shraddhas journey intertwines with the themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, viewers are prompted to contemplate the intricacies of life and the significance of human connections. o2 Director: Raghav Nayak and Prashanth Raj Cast: Ashika Ranganath, RAghav Nayak, Praveen Tej, Siri Ravi Kumar, Puneeth Baa, and Prakash Belawadi Rating : 3/5
