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The South Korean megastars had been widely tipped to be in the running for several of the Grammys' top honours after their comeback album, ARIRANG, became one of this year's best-selling hits
Over 100 K-Dramas, including 26 original titles, all dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, will roll out on the streaming platform over the next two years
Irish singer-songwriter and actor Glen Hansard, who won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for Falling Slowly from Once, has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash near Dublin
French electronic music producer Kavinsky, the synthwave pioneer whose hit Nightcall became synonymous with Nicolas Winding Refns Drive, has died at the age of 50 after being found at his home in Paris
At Dhi Contemporarys new exhibition, emerging artists explore the invisible protocols that govern survival, memory and community
From menstrual stigma to agrarian distress, artists are reclaiming a domestic craft as a powerful narrative tool
Fresh off the success of Chennai Love Story, Sri Gouri Priya reflects on her choice of Telugu and Tamil films and how she chooses to play characters that matter
Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone, bringing Tomi Adeyemis bestselling fantasy novel to life with a sprawling ensemble cast led by Thuso Mbedu and directed by The Woman King filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood
Sony Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for Jumanji: Open World, bringing Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan back together for what is being billed as the final chapter in the blockbuster adventure franchise
In conversation with Sai Abhyankkar: On music, Simbus call, comparisons with Anirudh
Apple TV has unveiled the latest trailer for Ted Lasso Season 4, teasing a fresh chapter for the Emmy-winning comedy as Ted returns to Richmond to lead the clubs newly formed womens football team
Kunchacko Boban talks about how his role in Unmadham is different from the characters he has essayed in other films written by Shahi Kabir
This youth skills day, here are a few movies to go watch and dive into. Rudrangsh Gupta reviews...
In the Tamil original series directed by Andrew Louis, Sasikumar plays the fierce SI Moosa Raza, who dives headfirst into a whirlwind of drama, politics, and media chaos
In the Tamil original series directed by Andrew Louis, Sasikumar plays the fierce SI Moosa Raza, who dives headfirst into a whirlwind of drama, politics, and media chaos
Belonging to a traditional puppeteer family, Murugan speaks about the challenges of crafting puppets, developing scripts and sustaining long performances.
Ahead of the films release on July 30, filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton talks about his memory of watching Toby Maguires 2002 classic, his shift from making independent human dramas to Marvel superhero films, how he looks at heros journey, and more
Sheetal Menon opens up on directing Duet, which holds the distinction of becoming Spotifys first-ever short film release
The film is produced by Aamir Khan and also stars Preity G. Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol and Abhimanyu Singh
A24 has released a new trailer for Onslaught, giving us a blood-soaked look at Adam Wingards return to original horror with Adria Arjona leading a desperate fight against genetically engineered super soldiers
Emily Wilson, whose acclaimed English translation of The Odyssey inspired Christopher Nolans adaptation, has delivered a scathing review of the blockbuster, calling its screenplay abysmal and saying she would be ashamed to have written it
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has received a UA 13+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its India release, with the board directing a handful of edits, including the removal of an eight-second kissing scene
The honour will be presented to celebrate the actors exceptional contribution to Indian cinema and his remarkable journey as one of the country's most respected performers.
An Indian adaptation of the international reality show, The Traitors features 21 celebrity players contesting for the grand prize
Christopher Nolans The Odyssey has reignited an age-old debate. How faithful should an adaptation be? Should filmmakers stick to every beat of the original? Or should they reinterpret timeless stories for the audiences of today? In this episode, Sudhish Kamath explores why adaptation isnt about copying a classicits about discovering a new way of seeing it.
Then there's 'The Apu Trilogy' by Satyajit Ray, one of the greatest Indian filmmakers; the trilogy starts with Pather Panchali, which is an absolutely incredible film; it just blew my mind, said Christopher Nolan
Prime Video has released the first teaser for Carrie, offering a first look at Mike Flanagans contemporary reimagining of Stephen Kings iconic horror novel ahead of its October premiere
Apple TV has released the first teaser for Neuromancer, offering us our first glimpse of the long-awaited adaptation of William Gibsons groundbreaking cyberpunk novel ahead of its January 2027 premiere
Marvel Studios packed Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con with major announcements, revealing a new Black Panther film, a long-awaited Ghost Rider reboot and fresh footage from Avengers: Doomsday as it laid out the next phase of the MCU
Starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, this eight-episode adventure follows the dynamic duo of intergalactic cops as they tackle a chilling murder mystery
Starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, the series is showrun by Silka Luisa with Ridley Scott serving as executive producer
This season brings new characters with Eddie Marsan as Thrain, Andrew Richardson as Anarion, and Adam Young as Marnkh
Even as many big stars have maintained a studied silence, artists like Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Alia Bhatt, R. Madhavan, Sara Ali Khan and Huma Qureshi have lent support to the youngsters protesting in Jantar Mantar seeking reforms in education system and the sacking of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Though Raj B Shetty-Prajwal Devarajs Karavali, which dives into the thrilling world of Kambala, is technically solid, the film stumbles when it comes to character depth and pacing
Director Ravi Namburii and writer-producer Sai Rajeshs emotional narrative gets off to a great start, only to squander its potential
Spread into seven short episodes, the series stretches its runtime on occasion with repetitive jokes, and its perpetual reliance on silliness to make a point doesnt quite lead to a fruitful whole
At an EV charging station near Khammam, artist Mounica Tata uses a 50-foot mural inspired by the banana plant and everyday traditions to explore sustainability, community and intergenerational wisdom
A medical couriers night spirals into a never-ending ride of horror and mayhem in Creggers new film, set to release in theatres on September 18
A heartfelt drama about grief, dad issues and complex societal prejudices,Max, Min and Meowzakiimpresses with its emotional restraint and performances, but some of its messaging feels self-conscious and didactic.
The vocalist impressed with her elaborate raga essays and swara passages
Directed by Navjot Gulati, the film is produced by Dinesh Vijans Maddock Films and will be released soon on Zee 5
Ravi Namburii discusses his debut Telugu film, the Chennai backdrop, Sri Gouri Priyas role, Mani Sharmas music and the subtle influence of his observations on the story
Chief Minister Vijays last movie as star actor - Jana Nayagan - dropped at theatres across the world after protracted censoring issues, and leaking of high-definition movie footage. Here is a timeline of events.
A friendship between an assassin and a politicians wife, on the run from a disgruntled Albanian mob and a furious killer, fuels this comfort watch across glittering locations and sturdy action sequences
Even as fans celebrate Vijays Jana Nayagan, we take a trip back to the year 1977. Barely months after he took over as Chief Minister, MGR had a film release: Meenava Nanban. Leading newspapers of the time captured the pre-release buzz of this film, with film posters with only carrying the title Makkal Thilagam and not Chief Minister. We catch up with T Rajappa Venkatachari or MGR Swami, as he is known who recalls watching the first day first show of the film in 1977 at Tirunelvelis Central The
Ravi Namburi discusses his debut Telugu film, the Chennai backdrop, Sri Gouri Priyas role, Mani Sharmas music and the subtle influence of his observations on the story
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have released the first trailer for Other Mommy, revealing Jessica Chastain in a dual role as both a devoted mother and the terrifying supernatural entity stalking her family
The Nagaland-set film will have its world premiere in Platform, TIFF's competitive section dedicated to distinctive director-driven cinema. The 2026 line-up features 12 films from around the world.
Richard Gadd talks about how his six-part miniseries Half Man, came to be, the themes of male repression and violence it explores, and the challenges he faced writing it

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