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Over 84 years, Kodambakkam, the heart of Tamil cinema, has changed beyond recognition, and so has the Tamil film world. Surviving all odds, cinemas have evolved from a single projector and four intervals to the IMAX of today, while filmmaking has moved on from the expensive process of shooting on celluloid to embracing digital technology

Opened in 1968, Pilot Theatre was a landmark of Madrass modern cinema culture, drawing audiences from across the city for decades

Actor Nimisha Sajayan, executive producer Sudip Sharma and director Ambiecka Pandit talk about their upcoming film, Babita Singh Reporting, the importance of female gaze, how Nimisha chooses her stories and more

Comedian Tarang Hardikar opens about his special, which draws parallels between his observations about lines and life post his autism diagnosis

Yuvan Shankar Raja will be composing music for this upcoming Tamil thriller comedy

Devan says he has been offered the post of TVK Keralam State president and that discussions on the matter will be held in upcoming meetings

The film is set to be released in theatres on October 2

Toei Animation has announced two new One Piece movies, with One Piece Film: God Valley arriving in summer 2027 and One Piece Film: Baad following in 2029

What makes a female character strong? A gun? A cigarette? A few swear words? Or does real strength come from agency having desires, making choices and driving the story? In FMM 28, we look at Arun Madheswarans DC, Wamiqa Gabbis Chandra, and films like Badlands, Bonnie and Clyde, True Romance and Natural Born Killers to understand the difference between writing a badass woman and writing a woman with agency. Plus, a simple screenwriting exercise: DELETE THE HERO. What does she want when he isnt

Kumar, a resident of Ramapuram village, had reportedly borrowed heavily from local moneylenders. He was working for a private firm and had a life insurance policy.

From Googly and Raja Huli to KGF, a look at the performances that reveal the actor behind Yashs larger-than-life image, ahead of Toxics August 26 release

The disruptions resulted in operational delays, trains being withdrawn from service, altered train movements and, in some cases, short-loop operations

In Bass X Machina, Emmy-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry voices lawman Bass Reeves, who takes on an alternate post-Civil War America packed with steampunk gadgets and epic showdowns

In The Pitt Season 3, Noah Wyle returns as Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, navigating the chaotic world of Pittsburghs healthcare scene while tackling his own personal demons

In Kaaka, Chiranjeevi transforms into Supervisor Satyam, an everyday man navigating life in the fast-paced aquaculture worlduntil everything takes a turn into guns and chaos

In March 2022, the Central Empowered Committee sought a response without delay from the Assam Chief Secretary on the list of activities undertaken in each of the nine corridors in violation of the Supreme Courts order on April 12, 2019

The actors speak about their upcoming romance drama, how Arjun balances big-star projects with mid-budget gems, how Aditis vocal training helps her acting, and more

A two-hectare area in Udalguri districts Khalingduar Reserve Forest has been selected for the project supported by the International Elephant Foundation

A ludicrous plot, uninspired acting, unimaginative action and a snails pace ensure this thriller is dead on arrival, and there is nothing Jason Statham can do to resurrect it

The CPI(M) organises demand day to seek the national disaster tag for the States annual deluge

Sowcar Janaki has 450 films to her credit in the five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada

With a fun mix of relatable characters and snappy dialogues, Girish ADs Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, is a charming age-gap romance

Through her unique performances, she had carved an indelible place in the hearts of audiences across generations, says CM Vijay

The veteran actor was known for countless performances in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films.

From sharing the screen with Dr Rajkumar to playing his mother, Sowcar Janakis Kannada film journey spanned generations of cinema

While critics of MISA have accused the production of obscenity, objecting to certain intense and costume choices, the plays cast, cultural figures and DYFI leaders have defended it as a powerful portrayal of 'state terror and political repression

From Londons Victoria and Albert Museum to Sydneys Powerhouse Parramatta, Bharti Khers sculptures carry home, myth and memory across continents

Netflix has released the first teaser for Blue Eye Samurai Season 2, sending Maya Erskines Mizu from Edo-period Japan to London as her hunt for the two remaining men connected to her past continues

Dave Bautista has officially been cast as Kratos in Prime Videos live-action God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst after the original star suffered an on-set injury that forced Amazon and Sony to recast the role

The film has been written by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija

Janaki acted in over 400 films in four languages in a career spanning seven decades

A handful of terrific set pieces suggest the Insidious imagination hasnt completely flatlined, though Out of the Further still keeps reaching for the defibrillator

Director Ramana Reddy Soma paints a vivid portrait of Hyderabads cultural landscape in this coming-of-age tale

The Telugu film brings to the fore the pertinent issue of empowering daughters to speak up, anchored by Ravi Teja and child actor Nakshatras performances

Malinis long career, remarkable body of work, and the choices that shaped them reveal not only how Sri Lankas political landscape evolved over time, but also the many strands of nationalist and progressive politics that coexisted during those years of tumult

Will Glocks sensational new movie has a Los Angeles heart stuck in a New York soul as Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro struggle to spark chemistry in the mix

The actor calls his Onam release Bethlehem Kudumba Unit a simple, breezy love story ideal for the festival season

Akshay Anand has worked with some of the best known names in the music industry

Set to release on August 28, the rom-com features one of the last on-screen performances of the late legendary writer-director-actor Bhagyaraj

Govt to also roll out its ambitious film literacy programme in schools and colleges to introduce students to global cinema, says Minister for Culture and Cinema P.C. Vishnunadh

Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, the film also stars Barun Sobti and Anshumaan Pushkar in pivotal roles

The arrival of the British in India changed theatre from a form of entertainment to a powerful space which saw colonial influence, political resistance, and cultural change.