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Bandar movie review: Inside Anurag Kashyaps mirrorless cage

A provocative piece of cinema that bravely tackles uncomfortable modern gender dynamics, even if it stumbles under the weight of its own ideological ambitions and casting choices.

5 Jun 2026 7:40 pm
Masters of the Universe movie review: Jared Leto has the power

This aggressive retro throwback to Mattels 80s cartoon show is a goofy sword-and-sorcery adventure

5 Jun 2026 7:09 pm
How Benoy Behl, a master of low-light technique photography, captured the murals at Ajanta Caves

At a recent lecture in Bangalore International Centre, the art historian and photographer spoke about his documentation of ancient murals inside monuments across the country.

5 Jun 2026 6:17 pm
How Cunniah revolutionised the mythological drama tradition in Tamil theatre

Through his grand productions that featured elaborate sets, celebrated musicians and well-known actors, Cunniah transformed the stage into a vibrant visual experience

5 Jun 2026 5:02 pm
Mental health initiative launched in Kerala for Kathakali artistes facing stress

A voluntary collective is creating a confidential support system for Kathakali artistes facing mental health issues

5 Jun 2026 4:24 pm
Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning All about June 7

Test your knowledge with our fun Sunday morning quiz featuring trivia, music, and a unique twist!

5 Jun 2026 3:05 pm
Forza Horizon 6: The best racing game in the best setting

The fictitious Horizon Festival moves to the home of drift racing, letting you explore Japan in the latest Forza Horizon 6

5 Jun 2026 2:41 pm
Kalamandalam Krishnadas reflects on his 50-year journey with the chenda

From Pallassanas rustic Kanyarkali to Kathakali, the 60yearold percussionist talks about the evolving soundscape of tradition.

5 Jun 2026 2:22 pm
Awarapan 2: Emraan Hashmi warps shooting for the romantic-thriller

Written by Bilal Siddiqui and directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film also stars Disha Patani

5 Jun 2026 2:18 pm
Parimala and Co movie review: Jayaram, Urvashis trite comedy drama is hard to sit through

In director Pandiraajs film, the titular Parimala family survives a murder; the audience, meanwhile, must survive the film

5 Jun 2026 12:08 pm
Roommates series review: Some warmth and wit in this everyday lives of bachelors

With standout performances from the main cast, the Kannada series Roommates is a relatable reflection of the hilarity of friendship and rivalry

5 Jun 2026 11:00 am
Hamsalekha and V Ravichandran end long-standing rift: Time passes, memories dont

In a memorable comeback that had the fans buzzing, legendary composer Hamsalekha and actor-director V Ravichandran put their long-standing feud behind them at the Crazy Brahma concert

5 Jun 2026 1:24 am
Dil Deewana: Norths love affair with SPB

On his 80th birth anniversary, a look at how S.P. Balasubrahmanyams singing cut across linguistic and regional divides to create a new fan base.

4 Jun 2026 6:58 pm
Made in India A Titan Story series review: Jim Sarbh, Naseeruddin Shah bring to life an illuminating period-drama

Directed by Robbie Grewal, the show disregards the traps of algorithmic storytelling and builds a narrative that is rooted in joy and wonder.

4 Jun 2026 6:05 pm
Karisma Kapoor gets candid on acting, shooting in 90s, reading books and more

Karisma Kapoor, Jisshu Sengupta and Abhinay Deo open up about their upcoming thriller series, Brown.

4 Jun 2026 5:49 pm
Play the percentages

East-West vulnerable, North deals

4 Jun 2026 5:27 pm
Watch: S.P. Charan on finding his own voice

How does SP Charan take to comparisons with his late legendary father, SP Balasubrahmanyam? Ive made peace with it, says the singer-actor, who is currently putting together a musical tribute, SPB 80. In a detailed interview with The Hindu, Charan talks about handling the pressures of being SPBs son, how he handled the recognition and how he now plans to carry the legacy forward. Charan also talks about his role as a producer and what cinema taught him.

4 Jun 2026 5:00 pm
Multilingual theatre festival XPRESSIONS 26 to create a stage for diverse stories in Hyderabad

Organised by Shudrka Hyderabad, the festival hopes to reimagine how people experience theatre

4 Jun 2026 4:20 pm
Maa Behen movie review: Madhuri Dixit steers a frantic, polished ride that is entirely aware of its own punchline

While mounting a meaningful social critique and a broad, crowd-pleasing comedy, director Suresh Triveni ultimately compromises on both

4 Jun 2026 3:56 pm
Londons Gallery Weekend gets an Indian accent

Artists and institutions say the force of the present South Asian moment lies in its plurality from blue-chip moderns to diasporic practices and craft-led conversations

4 Jun 2026 3:35 pm
Patna Kalam revival: How Bihar is bringing back the lost art that captured everyday India

Bihar is seeing renewed interest in the nearly forgotten 18th-century art form, in which Mughal miniature met European naturalism

4 Jun 2026 3:34 pm
Anime India Delhi returns with Kazuhiko Inoue, J-Pop concerts and cosplay on a grand scale

As animes popularity continues to grow in India, Anime India Delhi 2026 offers a glimpse into the fandoms expanding world of music, gaming, cosplay and cultural exchange

4 Jun 2026 3:27 pm
Peddi movie review: Ram Charan and AR Rahman power a weakly-written sports drama

Despite its overstuffed screenplay, Peddi finds strength in Ram Charans commanding turn, AR Rahmans stirring score and Ratnavelus evocative imagery

4 Jun 2026 3:16 pm
K-Pop, K-Beauty and matcha: Look East edition returns to Hyderabad

The one-day cultural pop-up at AKAN will feature workshops, Korean fashion and beauty, food stalls, anime, music and family-friendly activities

4 Jun 2026 1:01 pm
Pooja Tripathi, too cool for coffee orders at Brooklyn Coffee Shop

The Indian-American actor-writer has turned the performative rituals of urban life into one of Instagrams sharpest comedies with Webby Award-winning Brooklyn Coffee Shop

4 Jun 2026 11:52 am
Satire | Application for Chogada Taara garba dance in Strait of Hormuz

After Vietnam tarmac garba, seeking permission for Bollywood dance in Strait of Hormuz, yet untouched by dancing Indians, to promote cultural tourism

4 Jun 2026 10:46 am
A Hyderabad workshop for indie musicians stuck on unfinished tracks

Singer-songwriter Hima Varsha Pendyala will guide participants through collaborative songwriting, creative blocks and the art of finishing a song

3 Jun 2026 3:52 pm
The voice of ONE PIECE: Hiroshi Kitadani on how We Are! changed his life

The singer behind ONE PIECEs iconic first opening reflects on fame, expectations and the song he still calls a precious treasure 25 years later

3 Jun 2026 2:26 pm
Balaramana Dinagalu: K M Chaitanyas period gangster drama locks release date

Starring Vinod Prabhakar, Balaramana Dinagalu, directed by Aa Dinagalu fame K M Chaitanya, has music from ace Tamil composer Santhosh Narayanan

3 Jun 2026 10:23 am
SPB at 80: How one voice captured every mood

As June 4 marks his 80th birth anniversary, a look back at how S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, despite being an untrained singer, made every song his own and left behind a vast musical treasure.

2 Jun 2026 11:02 pm
Cocktail 2 trailer: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon in an unlikely triangle of love and friendship

Directed by Homi Adajania, the romantic-comedy will be released in theatres on June 19

2 Jun 2026 4:12 pm
Euphoria Season 3 review: Zendaya and Sam Levinson sign off with a grim, inevitable series finale

Euphoria remains the ferociously good looking show it was from its first appearance, while Rue and her friends keep their dates with fate in an uneven concluding season

2 Jun 2026 2:27 pm
Shivarajkumar and Tourist Family director Abishan Jeevinth film gets rolling

The Tamil film, to be directed by Gowtham Sivaraman, is produced by Balamurugan A under the banner Drama Company

2 Jun 2026 10:06 am
Veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur passes away at 89; last rites performed with full State honours

Kalyanpurs entry into the film industry came after ghazal singer Talat Mahmood heard her at a public event, and then reportedly, asked her to sing for his film

1 Jun 2026 7:59 pm
Jack Ryan: Ghost War director Andrew Bernstein: We live in times of conflict and moral ambiguity

As Jack Ryan returns in Ghost War, director Andrew Bernstein unpacks conflict, shifting loyalties, and the uneasy truths of the modern world

1 Jun 2026 3:04 pm
The Four Seasons Season 2 review: Celebrating the unbearable tightness of feeling

Tina Fey continues to keep us invested in the lives of the friends as they negotiate deep and meaningful questions about life, the universe and everything, while having a good time

1 Jun 2026 2:59 pm
The Passenger movie review: Join Jacob Scipio and Lou Llobell on the highway to hell

Andr vredals stylish little horror story has some clichs and heaps of gob-smacking eye candy

1 Jun 2026 2:36 pm
Composer Hesham Abdul Wahab on his new indie track, Hamdam

Hamdam, the music video directed by filmmaker Zakariya, features Hesham with singers Hanan Shaah and Shafi Kollam

1 Jun 2026 1:04 pm
Hyderabads community singing sessions are turning strangers into friends

Across cafs, homes, and auditoriums, music lovers in Hyderabad are gathering for low-pressure singalong sessions built around nostalgia and community

1 Jun 2026 12:58 pm
The Voice of Hind Rajab to receive A certificate, weeks after oral ban

The Oscar-nominated movie about the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl by Israeli forces in Gaza had initially been rejected by the CBFC due to apprehensions that it would damage Indias relations with Israel

31 May 2026 10:18 pm
Ravi Mohan joins Lokesh Cinematic Universe film Benz

The action film is directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan and produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj

31 May 2026 12:03 pm
A.R. Rahman to collaborate with Shekhar Kapur for Masoom: The New Generation

A.R. Rahman will be composing music for the film as well as joining the project as a co-producer

30 May 2026 3:42 pm
Brown trailer: Karisma Kapoor plays a disturbed cop investigating a brutal murder in Kolkata

Directed by Abhinay Deo, the series also stars Jisshu Sengupta and Surya Sharma in pivotal roles

30 May 2026 2:31 pm
Tamil play Mental Manadhil, a witty take on imperfect marriages

Staged at Chennais Krishna Gana Sabha recently, the play explored the quirks, conflicts and quiet truths of married life.

29 May 2026 6:27 pm
Hombale Films to produce Marathi film titled Yeto Ka Naay

Directed by content creator and actor Sarang Sathaye, the films first look was unveiled on Friday (May 29, 2026)

29 May 2026 6:12 pm
Tuner movie review: Leo Woodall strikes a fine note in this offbeat romantic crime caper

As a piano tuner with hyperacusis, Leo Woodall draws one into a world where sound is both a curse and a blessing

29 May 2026 6:00 pm
Raakh: Prime Video locks premiere date of investigative thriller

Starring Sonali Bendre and Ali Fazal, the upcoming Hindi Prime Video series Raakh is directed by Prosit Roy

29 May 2026 5:52 pm
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Cats comes to India

Matt Krzan, the resident director, talks about his association with Cats in multiple capacities.

29 May 2026 5:45 pm