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A senior disciple reflects on the maestros artistry, discipline and the lessons that continue to resonate.

Gallerist Sharan Apparao finds this years pandals a masterclass in collaboration and generosity

Directed by Ritesh Shah, the film is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23

Nelson betters the Jailer template with a well-calibrated sequel that knows when to let Rajini loose and fills the in-between stretches with riotous humour and narrative build-up

The Delhi Crafts Councils annual exhibition brings together 22 stalls showcasing saris from across the country, with a special section on revival weaves and an award for a Bihar-based weaver

Who are the pan-India superstars in Jailer 2, directed by Nelson? A look at the actors in the Rajinikanth-starrer

What does it take for a man to become a god? In North Kerala, Theyyam artistes undergo hours of rituals, makeup and transformation to embody deities. Follow Vinu Peruvannan as he becomes Kathivanoor Veeran, a warrior-turned-deity, and discover the folklore, fire and faith behind Keralas extraordinary Theyyam tradition.

Eyes, Manu Ashokans debut web series, is about a software that helps to intercept and monitor stalkers

Rajinikanths highly-anticipated sequel Jailer 2 has hit the screens and fans debate whether Shivrajkumars cameo works better than his show-stealing appearance in the first part

Directed by Ritesh Shah, the film is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23

The final trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, offering a new look at the standalone sequels fresh cast of mercenaries, violent conflicts and stories of revenge and redemption ahead of its Netflix premiere next week

From traditional rituals and cultural performances to Kolkata street food and themed pandals, Chennais Bengali community celebrates Durga Puja, bringing a slice of Bengal to the city (print)

Can time be frozen? Explore art that has stood the test of time at Ashvitas Between Tradition and Modernity, an exhibition in Chennai that sparks conversations about the citys history and culture

Meet the women behind lavani through a documentary theatre challenging misconceptions about art and artistes (Needs to be more elaborate)

Tom Cruise visited MAPPAs 15th-anniversary exhibition in Tokyo alongside filmmaker Alejandro G. Irritu, where the duo explored displays dedicated to some of the studios biggest anime productions, including Attack on Titan

For years, Sujatha has captured the imagination of Tamil audiences through short stories, film scripts, and even theatre plays. On October 24, the Madras Players dramatises one of his earlier works, Adimaigal as Slaves on fortune, love, and loss

Vintage kolu dolls are attracting collectors as prices go up every year. How much are your heirlooms worth? From antique Mysore Gowri bommai to finely detailed religious figurines, traditional vintage Navratri dolls are drawing interest for their rarity and craftsmanship. In Chennai, families and collectors preserve generations-old collection

Quirky chaniya-cholis, statement accessories, glares, tattoos and edgy nail art: This Navaratri, festive fashion turns maximalist.

From timeless kritis to popular songs, heres your Navaratri playlist.

A new annotated scripts book reveals how Jacob Tierneys hockey romance, starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, became a global pop-culture sensation

As Jodhpur RIFF turns 20 at the historic Mehrangarh Fort, its commitment to spotlighting folk musicians remains central to its legacy.

As Drishyam The Conclusion solidifies its run at the box-office, director Abhishek Pathak talks about deviating from the Malayalam version, intentionally writing comic lines for Gaitonde, his reactions to internet memes on the film and more

The rebel poets Agomoni songs, part of the vast canon of Nazrulgeeti, welcome goddess Durga each autumn while conveying powerful social and cultural messages that transcend mere devotion.

Rooted in the Pudukkottai bani yet distinctly original, the mridangam exponent enriched every concert and nurtured generations of musicians.

Apple TVs eight-episode series 12 12 12 has Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan playing a former FBI agent and a globe-trotting criminal respectively

Greta Gerwigs upcoming adaptation takes audiences back to the origins of Narnia, with a first trailer featuring Aslan conceiving the magical realm and Led Zeppelins iconic Stairway to Heaven

Friends, an international conspiracy and some solid action sequences power this predictable but entertaining film

Ahead of the release of Ranabaali, Vijay Deverakonda talks about the Madras Famine period drama, his Rayalaseema dialect training, and working with Rashmika Mandanna

From discovering that Dan Hibiki was designed to humiliate opponents to beating the Street Fighter game director with him, the stand-up comedian discusses childhood arcade rivalries, Hollywoods video-game obsession, the casts actual fighting abilities and why his own contribution to the film was best left to comedy rather than abs

Four notable films, including Rajinikanths Jailer 2 and Vijay Deverakondas Ranabaali, compete to draw the festive crowds this week

Vidyut Jammwal talks about preparing for his role of Dhalsim in Hollywoods video game adaptation Street Fighter, being invited for Wrestlemania 42 by Cody Rhodes, his journey with martial arts and more

A decade after James Spaders genocidal AI tried to save the planet by wiping out its inhabitants, Marvels VisionQuest gives Ultron another chance to reconsider humanity, with a little help from the arts and perhaps a little more from Jimi Hendrix

The acrylic on canvas dates from 2002, in the final decade of Mehtas career, and depicts the rickshaw puller, a figure he returned to in his later work

Chethan D Souza from Karnataka talks about choreographing action sequences for the highly anticipated Jailer 2.

Bryan Cranston reflects on his bond with Mitte, the actors journey from a teenage newcomer to a disability rights advocate, and their plans to meet shortly before his death.

Mitte played Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranstons chemistry teacher-turned-meth dealer Walter White, in Breaking Bad

Mary Lambert, director of the audio adaptation discusses why Dracula remains relevant, Jonathan Baileys take on the vampire count, and the freedoms and limitations of the medium

By rooting the creature feature in a specific place, the mini-series uses the monster to address genuine feelings of exploitation and displacement. The monster is also thoroughly smashing

To mark its golden jubilee, Ank presents Veera Rani Abbakka: The Queen of the Seas, The Flame of Ullala, a new play written, directed and headlined by Priita Mathur Thakur

Conceived by Dushyanth Sridhar and Anita Guha, Endaro Mahanubhavulu, which premiered recently in Chennai, explored the spirit of Tyagarajas composition through elaborate choreography and striking visuals.

Gillian Anderson looks like the only one having fun in Ben Afflecks muddled thriller, which sails suspiciously close to Akira Kurosawas High and Low

Led by veteran Balinese scholar and choreographer I Wayan Dibia, Kecak transforms human voices into a live orchestra to narrate episodes from the Ramayana.

Directed by M. Padmakumar, the film also stars Ravi Kishan and Pragya Jaiswal in pivotal roles

From Carnatic violin and konnakol to Kannada lyrics and the kazoo, Anjanas EP draws on her South Indian roots while exploring love, identity and self-acceptance

The film, one of 48 films selected for Film SouthAsia (FSA), an international documentary film festival to be held in Kathmandu from November 2729, 2026, is based on a script by Radhika Raj and has been directed by Samreen Farooqui

The trailer for Ganesh: Dust To Stardust, a biographical drama chronicling choreographer Ganesh Acharyas journey in the Hindi film industry, has been unveiled, with the film set to release in theatres on December 11, 2026

The new trailer for Blade Runner 2099, starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, offers a closer look at the dystopian future of the Blade Runner franchise ahead of its November 25 premiere on Prime Video