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24 Songs Festival to draw new audiences to indie music

The 24 Songs Festival, in Bengaluru, will put a new spin on presenting independent music

9 Apr 2026 8:33 pm
Riz Ahmed interview: On Bait and building a genre-bending, Bond-adjacent fever dream

Riz Ahmed breaks down how Bait blends Bollywood disco, the UKs club culture, and spy-thriller anxiety into a surreal take on identity, ambition, and the chaos of modern city life

9 Apr 2026 6:51 pm
Pallichattambi postponed: Tovino Thomas starrer gets a new release date

The Dijo Jose Antony directorial was earlier announced to release on April 10

9 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
Akhilam Madhuram, a production that brings together dance, music and storytelling

Akhilam Madhuram, featuring stories about Lord Krishna, will be staged at Bharat Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on April 12

9 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
Interview | Savin Sa, director of Vaazha II, on what went into making the successful sequel

Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Bros, the coming-of-age comedy movie, explores the lives of four friends and how they struggle to find stability in their lives

9 Apr 2026 4:43 pm
Which game?

Both vulnerable, West deals

9 Apr 2026 12:16 pm
'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry drugs that killed him

Prosecutors secured the exact sentence they asked for after casting Sangha as a Ketamine Queen who had an elaborate drug operation catering to high-end clients to give herself a jet-setting lifestyle.

9 Apr 2026 10:35 am
Trilogy exhibition explores the legacy of the Madras Art Movement through three artists

At Artworld Saralas Art Centre, three artists shaped by the legacy of the Government College of Fine Arts revisit a shared lineage while charting distinct visual journeys

9 Apr 2026 10:27 am
Shrinking Season 3 series review: Growing pains, gentle goodbyes

Harrison Ford leads the ensemble to a charming, teary conclusion, as Jason Segels Jimmy and his friends edge towards their happily ever afters

9 Apr 2026 9:36 am
Jerax: Daali Dhananjaya to produce ZEE5 series directed by Srinidhi Bengaluru

Jerax is billed as a fantasy-comedy thriller with a narrative shaped by dark humour and suspense

8 Apr 2026 6:41 pm
Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa trailer: A slick murder mystery in the offing

ZEE5 has dropped the trailer for Rajat Kapoors Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a murder mystery starring an ensemble, including seasoned actors Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey

8 Apr 2026 6:05 pm
Jayanti Kumareshs veena recital adds a new dimension to Bhilwara Sur Sangam

In its 13th year, the festival, regarded as a prominent Hindustani music platform, has begun to showcase Carnatic musicians too.

8 Apr 2026 4:09 pm
AstaGuru Auction house brings Raza, Husain, Souza and other masters to Nehru Centre, Mumbai

The third edition of ShowKeen brings together over 40 artists and more than 200 modern and contemporary Indian artworks, alongside panel discussions

8 Apr 2026 4:06 pm
From Kolam to Digna: Why floor drawings deserve to be seen as art

What we step over every day becomes the subject of a deeper conversation in at On Painted Ground, a magazine which brings floor drawings back into focus as living traditions

8 Apr 2026 3:58 pm
Shankar Shad Mushaira: When poets hold a mirror to turbulent times

Held in the shadow of global tensions, stalwarts of Urdushayarilit up the evening at the 57th Shankar-Shad Mushaira in Delhi.

8 Apr 2026 3:41 pm
Meet the cast of TN 2026, the Tamil film that has captured all attention this election season

Actors Natty and Thambi Ramaiah speak about their upcoming political satire, the importance of political literacy among youth, and the allegations that the film takes a dig at actor-turned-politician and TVK leader Vijay

8 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
Two retired lecturers to stage Edward Albees At Home at the Zoo in Hyderabad

Blending The Zoo Story and Homelife, the debut production reflects on loneliness and modern relationships

8 Apr 2026 2:17 pm
Deepika Padukone breaks silence on Dhurandhar 2, replies to trolls

Deepika Padukone has responded about her absence from the screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring her husband Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar

8 Apr 2026 1:35 pm
Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel film on track: Dont spread unverified information, say makers

Production house Mythri Movie Makers squashed rumours about changes to Jr NTRs look and claims of canceled shoots of the actors film with Prashanth Neel

8 Apr 2026 1:18 pm
New Tamil play Mr. Stranger on the absence of work-life balance in todays world

Dummies Dramas well-directed play deals with a familiar issue.

8 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
Raaka: Allu Arjun-Atlee movie gets a title; first look out

Deepika Padukone is set to play the female lead in Raaka, produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures

8 Apr 2026 11:37 am
Netflix confirms split-cour plan for Steel Ball Run: JoJos Bizarre Adventure

Steel Ball Run: JoJos Bizarre Adventure is coming back for its second stage in Fall 2026. Fans will be treated to new episodes every week

7 Apr 2026 8:42 pm
Chand Mera Dil teaser: Ananya Panday and Lakshya are crazy lovers in intense romance-drama

Directed by Vivek Soni, the film is set to be released in theatres on May 22

7 Apr 2026 3:56 pm
K.S. Vishnudev impresses with a thoughtfully curated concert

At his concert at Hamsadhwani in Chennai, the vocalist struck a fine balance between time-tested and less-heard kritis.

7 Apr 2026 2:22 pm
Onirs We Are Faheem & Karun wins at Roze Filmdagen Festival

Indian filmmaker Onir has bagged the Hivos Free to Be Me Award 2026 for his powerful film We Are Faheem & Karun, set to be celebrated at the Roze Filmdagen Festival in Amsterdam

7 Apr 2026 1:40 pm
Mother Promise: Actor Poornachandra Mysore to make direction debut under Dhananjayas banner

Kannada actor Poornachandra Mysore is stepping behind the camera for his directorial debut with Mother Promise, an emotional-comedy-thriller backed by Dhananjaya

6 Apr 2026 6:32 pm
Dhurandhar The Revenge box office: Ranveer Singh starrer crosses Rs 1000 crore mark in India

The spy actioner has crossed a worldwide gross of Rs 1,622 crore as per the makers

6 Apr 2026 5:35 pm
Bhooth Bangla trailer: Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar promise a nice blend of scare and laughs

Set in the spooky town of Mangalpur, Priyadarshans Bhooth Bangla follows Akshay Kumars character as he tackles a creepy mansion rocked by a vengeful entity named Vadhusur

6 Apr 2026 4:09 pm
Hyderabad singer Lakshmi Meghana on playback, covers and new music

The playback singer on her Katy Perry cover, early struggles and building a music career without industry backing

6 Apr 2026 3:17 pm
Why Yana Lewis chose India to realise her ballet dreams

The U.K.-born ballerina and teacher, who launched the Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet in 2006 in Bengaluru, will stage her next choreographic work A Tale of Dreams and Destinies.

6 Apr 2026 3:06 pm
AI is rewiring the world's most prolific film industry in India

Studios in India are responding by deploying AI at a scale unseen elsewhere: creating full-fledged AI-generated films; using AI dubbing to release movies in numerous languages; and recutting endings of older titles to eke out additional sales

6 Apr 2026 9:49 am
Pallichattambi trailer: Tovino Thomas teaches a village to hit back at oppression

Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, the film is set to release in theatres on April 10

5 Apr 2026 12:37 pm
Love Insurance Kompany trailer: Pradeep Ranganathan bats for real love in Vignesh Shivans futuristic film

Also starring Krithi Shetty and SJ Suryah in pivotal roles, the film is set to hit theatres on April 10.

5 Apr 2026 12:14 pm
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come movie review: Twice the gore, double the fun

Samara Weaving smartly surfs a tide of blood and combusting bodies alongside Kathryn Newton in an explosive sequel

4 Apr 2026 8:22 pm
Patriot trailer: Mamootty, Mohanlal reunite for an epic mission

Shot in locations around the globe, Patriot, directed by Mahesh Narayanan and starring Mohanlal and Mammootty, promises a gripping ride through cybercrime and national security

4 Apr 2026 8:01 pm
XO, Kitty Season 3 series review: Love is in the air, for Kitty, Min Ho and the gang at KISS

In its third season, XO, Kitty leans into its predictable beats and is elevated by an immensely likable cast including Anna Cathcart and Sang Heon Lee, making it a breezy binge-watch

4 Apr 2026 7:50 pm
Toaster trailer: Rajkummar Rao hustles to retrieve a wedding gift in messy dark comedy

Directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary, the film also stars Sanya Malhotra, Archana Puran Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Farah Khan, Upendra Limaye, Vinod Rawat, Jitendra Joshi and Seema Pahwa

4 Apr 2026 4:03 pm
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: DAN DA DAN Season 2, Gachiakuta lead nominations

Anime Award winners will be presented by Asuka Saito, DANNA, RZA, Nyvi Estephan, Rashmika Mandanna, Winston Duke, and more May 23

4 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
Malayali musician Steve Thomas Kottoor on Dhurandhar background score and career

The 26-year-old musician from Kochi has worked on the web series Ba**ds of Bollywood and performed as a keyboardist with several bands

4 Apr 2026 10:45 am
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie movie review: All action, little imagination

Frenetic action, bright colours and competent voice work manage to rescue the animated adventure from plumbing the depths of tedium

4 Apr 2026 12:01 am
Maamla Legal Hai season 2 Series review: Ravi Kishan holds court with bizarre cases, bolder laughs

The Patparganj gang returns with sharper satire and deeper heart to uphold the spirit of law.

3 Apr 2026 5:02 pm
RaaKaaSaa movie review: Sangeeth Shobhans supernatural fantasy tale banks big on humour

Debutante Manasa Sharmas Telugu film sidesteps fantasy and rallies around the strengths of its lead trio Sangeeth Shobhan, Vennela Kishore and Getup Srinu

3 Apr 2026 2:52 pm
In conversation with the architects and co-founders of 23DC, a firm that designed the villa featured in Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Did you know, the Amritsar-based property belongs to the owner of Crown Basmati Rice and took two years and one month to be designed?

3 Apr 2026 12:46 pm
Ally: First look, release date of Bong Joon-Hos debut animated feature unveiled

Written by Bong Joon-Hoo along with Jason Yu, the film revolves around Ally, a curious piglet squid living in South Pacific Ocean, who dreams of seeing the sun and starring in a wildlife documentary

3 Apr 2026 12:16 pm
Watch: Supriya Yarlagadda on Dacoit, and her three-decade journey in cinema

Producer Supriya Yarlagadda on Dacoit, putting Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur on equal footing, and a three-decade journey in cinema

2 Apr 2026 10:28 pm
2 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
A fine duck

Neither vulnerable, West deals

2 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Ankahi, a supernatural thriller, mirrors social and cultural unease

Aadyam Theatre opens its new season with a gripping 90minute Hindi stage adaptation of Susan Hills The Woman in Black by Rohit Chaudhary

1 Apr 2026 6:54 pm