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A video essay on what makes Lokah unique and why Indian cinema needs more female leads with super powers.
The ninth and possibly final instalment in The Conjuring universe finds our intrepid ghostbusters tangle with the supernatural once more in a gripping showdown
What 15th-century heresy and the birth of Italian fascism teach us about resisting power heres why Japanese anime series Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and Joe Wrights Mussolini: Son of the Century should be on your watchlist
AR Murugadoss solid actioner soars on its strong emotional core and a Sivakarthikeyan who delights in an unconventional role
A string of heart-warming moments and a malleable Manoj keep us invested in this otherwise generic hunt for the Serpent
Krish Jagarlamudi and Anushka Shettys reunion in Ghaati leans on tropes over storytelling
Shut out all the noise of the controversy. Director Varsha BharathsBad Girl brings to Tamil cinema, a rare, immersive, and layered, coming-of-age feature film told from a womans perspective
From January next year, YouTube is set to have the largest digital library of Sesame Street content, as part of an official partnership
Despite a rather shaky start, the sophomore season of Wednesday manages to somewhat stick the landing
Anchored by fine performances, Elumale, starring Raanna, Priyanka Achar, Kishore and TS Nagabharana, is a great mixture of solid relationship drama and a taut thriller
With just a week out from the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie, Japanese voice artist Takehiro Sakurai opens up on embodying Giyu Tomiokas stillness, balancing fandom frenzy with restraint, and the unstoppable tide of anime sweeping India and beyond
An irreverent love story about two misfits, this Telugu film benefits from strong performances of its leads Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Shivani Nagaram
Debutant director Sreekanth Pangappattu captures the uncertainy in the lives of climate refugees as they grapple with loss and the need to survive
A student pays tribute to Situ Singh Buehler, a renowned soprano and devoted teacher who founded the Lyric Ensemble of Delhi.
Kammattam is a police procedural which despite some highs, doesnt quite make an impact
Violinist and educator Mika Nishimura, along with Spanish-Honduran education projects specialist Katheryn Murillo, co-founded Elevate in Mumbai. It is a multidisciplinary camp for children that blends movement, music, mentorship and nutrition.
A premiere at TIFF, whichturns 50 this year, is seen as a gateway to the Oscars and global recognition for Indias independent cinema
Her debut track, Aa kaalam, has the voices of Sithara Krishnakumar and her daughter Saawan Rithu
Directed by Rajesh M Selva, The Game: You Never Play Alone is a thriller set to premiere on Netflix on October 02, 2025
Nanmayil John Quixote, directed by Aliyar Ali, revives the iconic Spanish novel Don Quixote while placing it in a contemporary Kerala context
The film recounts the final hours of five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed in Gaza in January 2024. While fleeing Gaza City with relatives, her familys car was shelled. The child survived the initial attack and spent hours trapped among the dead, speaking on the phone with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society as paramedics tried to reach her
Alexander Babus new Anba TV will screen his latest show. More content will drop in that space soon, he avers
Piyal Bhattacharya, founder and director of the Kolkata-based Chidakash Kalalay Centre of Art and Divinity, employs a distinctive training methodology that enables actors to become attuned to both their inner and outer spaces.
Anushka Shetty opens up on her Telugu film Ghaati, completing two decades in cinema, entry into Malayalam cinema, and what still makes her nervous on location
Nia DaCosta directs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a thrilling sequel with unexpected twists and chilling new threats
Anurag Kashyaps upcoming film Nishaanchi, starring Aaishvary Thackeray, is a classic Hindi cinema story set in Uttar Pradesh
Over a career spanning more than five decades, Keighley worked on more than 500 IMAX productions, from nature documentaries to major Hollywood blockbusters
The Kannada filmmaker opens up on his debut film Hebbuli Cut, the discussions it has generated so far and his liking towards balancing social themes with entertainment in movies
Abhinaya Darpanam, which stands out for its granular focus on movement, gesture and expressive technique, lives on vibrantly in practice halls, classrooms and memories of dancers.
AsSecret of a Mountain Serpent finds acclaim at the Venice International Film Festival, filmmaker Nidhi Saxena shares the story behind the talking shoes and ripe apples that make her poetic work persuasive
Organised by TheMusic Academy, the vocalist-violinst presented the works of illustrious composers.
The over four-decade-old KG cinemas revamps movie screens with luxury interiors, plush seats, and cutting edge projection technology for an immersive experience
Directed and written by Gowri Ramnarayan and presented by JustUs Repertory, Enchantment will be staged as a fundraiser for REACH in Chennai on September 12.
The film, directed by Aranya Sahay, has acclaimed filmmakers Kiran Rao and Biju Toppo as executive producers
The Kannada film industry gears up for blockbuster December with Devil, Mark, and 45 set to clash at the box office
The film, which features Dwayne as two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mike Kerr, stars Emily Blunt as the female lead
The film, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival 2025, is distributed by Rana Daggubatis Spirit Media
Set in 19th century Dublin, the show begins with the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, whose leadership transformed the family brewery into an international powerhouse
His portrayal of Kicking Bird in Kevin Costners 1990 epic Dances with Wolves earned Greene an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, making him one of the first Indigenous performers to be honored in that category
Uttiya Barua, Radhika Vairavelavan and P. Sundaresan performed at Natyarangams annual thematic festival held recently in Chennai.
Actor Vishnu Vishal announces sequel to hit sports drama Gatta Kusthi, will co-produce with Vels Film International
The upcoming season of the action anime is adapted from the manga arc The Culling Game
Vetri cited the immense pressure he faced as a producer on Bad Girl and Manushi two films that were embroiled in controversies for the decision
Franchise lead Jayasurya returns with director Midhun Manuel Thomas
The series traces its roots to a 2022 ESPN sketch in which Eli Manning disguised himself with makeup to attend a Penn State tryout, fooling fellow players and staff
Prime Videos Do You Wanna Partner starring Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty, premiering on September 12, attempts to showcase female friendship, entrepreneurship, and breaking stereotypes
Saba Azad shines in this plain sailing story inspired by Raj Begum, the Nightingale of Kashmir
Architect Suchi Reddy brings her penchant for stories and neuroaesthetics into her work be it homes, furniture, or her numerous art installations displayed across the globe
Directed by Dominic Arun, the film, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen and Sandy, re-imagines a popular folktale with aplomb to give Malayalams first female superhero