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P Sheshadri serves up another political satire with Panchayati

P Sheshadris latest film, Panchayati, scheduled for release by the end of 2026, explores the complex political realities of rural India

18 Oct 2026 9:19 pm
Amruthavarshini: When Deva gave Kannada cinema an all-time hit with a soulful album

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

18 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
Turtle Walker: Zoya Akhtar-backed documentary pays tribute to Satish Bhaskars life and legacy

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

18 Oct 2026 8:41 pm
Actor Tiger Shroff escapes firing attempt in Mumbais Juhu; manhunt launched for perpetrators

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

18 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
The Diplomat Season 4 review: Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell continue their diplomatic dance

Sharp suits and sharper intrigue mark the season as three power couples navigate connections, conspiracies and crises in the corridors of power

18 Oct 2026 6:52 pm
The gift of elegance in Thenisai Thendral Devas music

Deva found new ways of tapping this extraordinary singers potential. He often did so in his most elegant melodies, keeping embellishments to a minimum

18 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
You Can See Everything becomes Letterboxds highest-rated feature film of all time with 4.8 rating

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

18 Oct 2026 10:41 am
Why India is falling for C-dramas

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

18 Oct 2026 7:17 am
Revisiting Vijays Kushi: How Deva composed this superhit album

A look at the evolution of this superhit film directed by SJ Suryah and featuring Vijay and Jyotika

17 Oct 2026 10:23 pm
Deva (1950-2026) | In pictures

Music composer Deva leaves behind a rich musical legacy in Tamil cinema. Find rare pictures of Deva in this article

17 Oct 2026 6:00 pm
Raja Ravi Varmas paintings to travel for exhibitions: Vadodara royal Radhikaraje Gaekwad

Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum undergoes an expansion, a state-of-the-art new storage facility will be ready next year

17 Oct 2026 5:47 pm
Aakasamlo Oka Tara teaser: Dulquer Salmaan urges Satvika Veeravalli to reach for the sky

Directed by Pavan Sadineni and produced by Geetha Arts, the Telugu film also features Shruti Haasan

17 Oct 2026 5:09 pm
Deva, the original Vibe Master of 90s Tamil cinema

Few composers captured the pulse of 90s Tamil Nadu quite like Deva, whose music remains an evergreen time capsule of the era

17 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
Deva: a well-rounded composer bids goodbye

The renowned music director passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday

17 Oct 2026 3:36 pm
Jailer 2 Is a Rajini Rave! How Nelson Gets the Superstar Right | 3D Movie Review Ep 1

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

17 Oct 2026 3:20 pm
Why Devas music for Rajinikanth was special

Music composer Devas work was the perfect accompaniment for Rajinikanths mass films

17 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
Indian and Latin American sounds find a meeting point in Muvete

Musician and producer Siddhant Bhatia, talks about the unusual collaboration.

17 Oct 2026 12:43 pm
Deva, the composer who took Chennais gaana to mainstream cinema, is no more

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

17 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Delhi High Court seeks Salman Khans response on plea by producer of Kala Hiran

Khan has sought to restrain the release of the film, which he claims is based on him

17 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Composer Anirudh Ravichander to marry Kavya Maran; PM Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay get reception invite from Kalanithi Maran

Kavya Maran, co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, is set to tie the knot with chart-topping composer Anirudh Ravichander in November 2026

17 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
Garividi Lakshmi movie review: Anandhi leads a compelling biopic

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

17 Oct 2026 9:19 am
Kochi artist Jazeela Sherifs solo show dwells on the meditative quality of watercolour

Unhurried Soul is an invitation for viewers to pause and reflect, says the artist

17 Oct 2026 9:15 am
Complete Sivakasi-Thiruthangal flyover without delay, Minister tells officials

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

16 Oct 2026 9:48 pm
Whalefall movie review: Austin Abrams is a fiercely modern Jonah in this whale of a tale

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

16 Oct 2026 7:53 pm
Ranabaali movie review: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna anchor a history-rich but overstuffed Rayalaseema drama

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

16 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
Albert Theatre: the fading of Rajinis fortress in Madras

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

16 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Anjali Patil on Sailesh Rathnakumars Selvi: Women characters have more space in regional cinema

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

16 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Imran Khan beyond acting: How the Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na star has always supported social causes

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

16 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
Daily Quiz: On Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

A quiz on the legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao who passed away on October 3

16 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
Ramayana VFX criticism: Yash slams social media hate

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

16 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
Indus Creed: Truth to microphone

Indus Creed weigh in on the advantages and challenges of being musicians in this day and age

16 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Tenzing movie review: Genden Phuntsok is Mr. Amazing in Jennifer Peedoms soulful ode to an overlooked hero

A beaming Genden Phuntsok lights up Jennifer Peedoms moving act of historical restitution for a pioneering legacy dwarfed by colonial vanity

16 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
Mahesh Tinaikar passes away: Who was the Indian rock music icon?

Mahesh Tinaikar was a founding member of the rock band Rock Machine, which came to be later known as Indus Creed

16 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
Exhibitors in Keralam jubilant as Rajinikanths Jailer 2 earns record first-day collections

Theatres plan additional shows to cash in on positive response to the Tamil film

16 Oct 2026 12:17 pm
Is Ramayana really mounted on 4000 crore budget? Yash clarifies

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

16 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Ghost ofYteiComplete Edition lives up to its name with context that makes Atsus story better

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

16 Oct 2026 11:40 am
FBI extradites most-wanted fraudster from India

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

16 Oct 2026 11:24 am
Agatha Christies Witness for the Prosecution comes to Bengaluru on October 16

Theatre director Bhaskar Gauribidanur brings an enactment of the original 1953 play to Alliance Franaise de Bangalore

16 Oct 2026 11:22 am
Bengaluru-based educator starts new community library in the city

Mather, the Open House Librarys founder, on why she started the enterprise, the collection she houses and her hopes and dreams for the library

16 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Kuwait Airways flight grounded in Thiruvananthapuram airport due to technical issues returns to Kuwait

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

16 Oct 2026 11:16 am
The afterglow of the Asiad gold

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

16 Oct 2026 11:10 am