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P Sheshadris latest film, Panchayati, scheduled for release by the end of 2026, explores the complex political realities of rural India
Music composer Devas work in the 1997 Kannada film, directed by Dinesh Baboo, showcased a soulful side of his repertoire, even as he was known for high-energy numbers
The film is a stunning deep dive into the life of turtle conservationist Satish Bhaskar, who walked nearly every inch of Indias coastline to discover the nesting beaches of sea turtles so that they could be protected
The incident took place near Pushpa Park under Juhu police station limits in the western suburb, and the chain of events leading to the incident is being pieced together, an official said
Sharp suits and sharper intrigue mark the season as three power couples navigate connections, conspiracies and crises in the corridors of power
Deva found new ways of tapping this extraordinary singers potential. He often did so in his most elegant melodies, keeping embellishments to a minimum
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheims documentary about former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has climbed to the top of Letterboxds feature-film rankings following its theatrical release
Chinese dramas are inching ahead of stereotypical K-dramas with its flawed leads, empowered women, lived-in cities and everyday lives. And its fans are growing, everywhere
A look at the evolution of this superhit film directed by SJ Suryah and featuring Vijay and Jyotika
Music composer Deva leaves behind a rich musical legacy in Tamil cinema. Find rare pictures of Deva in this article
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum undergoes an expansion, a state-of-the-art new storage facility will be ready next year
Directed by Pavan Sadineni and produced by Geetha Arts, the Telugu film also features Shruti Haasan
Few composers captured the pulse of 90s Tamil Nadu quite like Deva, whose music remains an evergreen time capsule of the era
The renowned music director passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday
Is Jailer 2 just a mass entertainer, or has Nelson figured out the secret to making Rajinikanth the ultimate superstar actor ? Welcome to 3D Deep Dive Deconstruction, a new series where Sudhish Kamath breaks down the biggest releases of the season, block by block, to geek out over the storytelling, filmmaking choices and ideas beneath the spectacle. In the first episode, were taking a deep dive into Jailer 2 and why I loved it. Two words: Rajini Rave. From the iconic Rajinikanth grammar of Baas
Music composer Devas work was the perfect accompaniment for Rajinikanths mass films
Musician and producer Siddhant Bhatia, talks about the unusual collaboration.
Devas music bridged seemingly disparate worlds the earthy rhythms of Chennais gaana tradition, the mass appeal of Tamil cinema, and the melodic richness of classical and devotional music
Khan has sought to restrain the release of the film, which he claims is based on him
Kavya Maran, co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, is set to tie the knot with chart-topping composer Anirudh Ravichander in November 2026
Director Gowri Naidu Jammus debut Telugu film spotlights Srikakulam burra katha artist Garividi Lakshmi with a strong story and rooted music, but the old-school treatment limits its appeal
Unhurried Soul is an invitation for viewers to pause and reflect, says the artist
Minister for Industries Keerthana holds review meeting and the visits the project site, along with top officials of Virudhunagar district to check the progress of work
The belly of the beast makes for a palpably real purgatory in this claustrophobic survival thriller, one that is also about forgiveness and letting go
Director Rahul Sankrityans Telugu film uses Burra Katha and the 1876-78 famine to give the narrative a fresh look, but some portions struggle under the weight of history, devotion and myth
Time flies, empires crumble, theatres vanish, and love wanes: these are eternal truths. But when Albert and Baby Albert turned deathly quiet amid a Rajini film release, it marked a shift in the celluloid history of Madras
Patil, who calls herself an accidental actor, and director Rathnakumar discuss their Tamil indie on migrant nurses which won two awards at 2026 Busan International Film Festival
As Imran Khan is in news for his participation in a protest in Mumbai, heres a look at the actors life beyond performing on-screen
A quiz on the legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao who passed away on October 3
After the first Ramayana trailer drew heat for its visual effects, actor Yash, who plays Ravana in the mythological epic, has defended the visuals as the movie gears up for a November 5 release
Indus Creed weigh in on the advantages and challenges of being musicians in this day and age
A beaming Genden Phuntsok lights up Jennifer Peedoms moving act of historical restitution for a pioneering legacy dwarfed by colonial vanity
Mahesh Tinaikar was a founding member of the rock band Rock Machine, which came to be later known as Indus Creed
Theatres plan additional shows to cash in on positive response to the Tamil film
Yash has set the record straight on the mega-budget of Ramayana, saying the two-part epic could total around 4,000 crore when you count post-production and promotional activities
Jin Sakai is back and Atsus story is finally complete in the new expansion Echoes of Sekigahara, which explores her past in the aptly titled Ghost ofYtei: Complete Edition
Manjeet Singh Bedi, who was arrested in India last month, was brought back to the U.S. on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) night, Acting U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd said
Theatre director Bhaskar Gauribidanur brings an enactment of the original 1953 play to Alliance Franaise de Bangalore
Mather, the Open House Librarys founder, on why she started the enterprise, the collection she houses and her hopes and dreams for the library
According to airport sources, the aircraft reported technical issues after it was suspected to have hit a bird and remained grounded at the airport soon after landing
For Shreyas, this was a much-needed victory. This campaign, away from probing eyes, would have facilitated his reintegration to progress further. The fact that he had most of his first-choice personnel around would have aided the process of refamiliarisation and put him in a good head-space

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