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Rakshasa trailer: Vijay Raghavendras Kannada web series set for Zee5 premiere

Produced by Tharun Sudhir and directed by Suhan Prasad, the seven-episode Rakshasa is billed as a crime thriller

19 Feb 2026 10:41 am
When Ce qui se trame traced centuries of textile history between India and France

With printed cottons and silk installations, landmark exhibition Ce qui se trame in Paris underlined four centuries of Indo-French textile dialogue. And the conversation is geared to continue

18 Feb 2026 9:39 pm
The lyricist writes a show: Swanand Kirkire on crafting Bandwaale and finding his voice

Swanand Kirkire opens up on writing the coming-of-age drama, working with Ankur Tewari, how he instils simplicity to his songs and more

18 Feb 2026 5:21 pm
Sadanam Harikumars new Kathakali play Mandodari lends an interesting twist to the epic

Most of the lyrics of the play are drawn from the Malayalam version of Thunchath Ezhuthassans Adhyatma Ramayana. reimagines Ravanas final days through the eyes of his grieving wife

18 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
Feroz Abbas Khans Hind 1957 revisits the unhealed wounds of Partition

A poignant adaptation of August WilsonsFences, the play captures lingering prejudice and generational hope through stellar performances and evocative poetry.

18 Feb 2026 3:41 pm
Varshini Suresh drives through challenges in and as Auto Vijayashanti

From being a database developer to a television actor the actor recollects her journey

18 Feb 2026 3:10 pm
How Giridhar Udupa reaches out to the physically and mentally challenged through music

The ghatam artistes annual festival raises funds to help organise concerts in hospitals, hospices and care centres across Karnataka.

18 Feb 2026 2:16 pm
One Piece anime returns in April with long-awaited Elbaph Arc

The One Piece anime is set to make a major comeback this spring as the Elbaph Arc officially begins streaming on Crunchyroll in April, taking the Straw Hats to the legendary Land of Giants after years of anticipation from fans

18 Feb 2026 1:48 pm
Assi movie review: An unyielding indictment of collective complicity

Led by a fiercely committed ensemble, this moral interrogation of rape culture by filmmaker Anubhav Sinha dissects the anatomy of sexual violation and the perilous world we have built for our children

18 Feb 2026 1:46 pm
How to Get to Heaven From Belfast series review: Sisterhood, suspense and sass come together in Lisa McGees humorous mystery

Roisin Gallagher, Sinad Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne as the three friends haring around Ireland, uncovering the secret behind a fourth friends death, present a fun-filled, eight-episode holiday

18 Feb 2026 1:08 pm
Berlinale 2026: Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton among artists criticising the festival for silence on Gaza

The open letter comes just days after Indian author Arundhati Roy criticised the comments jury head Wim Wenders made in the opening press conference

18 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
Sithara Krishnakumar talks about Elelam kili, the new music video of her band

Sithara Krishnakumars band, Project Malabaricus music video presents a Tamil song, Elelam kili, featuring Manju Warrier in a cameo

18 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
Oscar-nominated co-writer of It Was Just an Accident released from Iranian prison

Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested in Tehran shortly after signing a statement condemning Islamic Republic leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the regimes violent crackdown on demonstrators

18 Feb 2026 7:52 am
Delhi HC restrains Ilaiyaraaja from exploiting Saregama copyrighted works

He had issued a legal notice to Saregama, claiming rights over the musical works he composed for 134 films

17 Feb 2026 10:46 pm
Mohammad Rasoulof | From the trauma of existence to the trauma of exile

The Iranian director in exile has already started working from his adopted country, exploring themes around the autonomy of an artist

17 Feb 2026 4:50 pm
Anirudh Ravichander launches Albuquerque Records, announces 15-year anniversary concert tour

Music composer and performer Anirudh Ravichander has unveiled a new artist-owned music label, while also announcing a nationwide live tour to celebrate 15 years of his career, beginning with his first-ever Hyderabad concert in March 2026

17 Feb 2026 3:09 pm
How Ishara Puppet Theatre has turned puppetry into a fine art of modern storytelling

At its forthcoming festival on February 22 in New Delhi, Ishara Puppet Theatre will premiere its new production based on iconic artist Amrita Sher-Gils life.

17 Feb 2026 2:47 pm
Kennedy interview: Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone on stepping into Anurag Kashyaps neo-noir thriller

Actors Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone open up on essaying complex characters in Anurag Kashyaps Kennedy, all set to stream on ZEE5

17 Feb 2026 1:13 pm
Madras High Court refuses to extend time granted to actor Vishal for depositing 10 crore

Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and K. Kumaresh Babu hold that his application filed on December 18, 2025 seeking eight weeks time has become infructuous

17 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro lead tributes to Robert Duvall after actors death at 95

Hollywood paid tribute to legendary actor Robert Duvall after his death at 95, with longtime collaborators Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro remembering his immense talent and lasting influence on American cinema

17 Feb 2026 11:37 am
Godfather and Apocalypse Now actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies

17 Feb 2026 12:45 am
Delhi HC allows temporary release of actor Rajpal Yadav from jail in cheque bounce cases

The comedian sought suspension of his sentence on the ground of a marriage in his family on February 19

16 Feb 2026 4:25 pm
How A.R. Rahman is reimagining himself for the stage

His sufiana vision and love for classical arts defined his recent shows in Mumbai and Delhi.

16 Feb 2026 2:47 pm
Sinclair Daniel and Mark OBrien on The Copenhagen Test: The show is propulsive

Sinclair Daniel and Mark OBrien open up about working on the futuristic thriller, balancing the action with emotion, and the challenges of filming in extreme weather

16 Feb 2026 11:02 am
Berlinale 2026: Seemab Gul on Pakistans Ghost School and bringing the film to India

Premiering in the Generation Kplus competition programme at the Berlinale, the British-Pakistani filmmakers debut feature uses magical realism to explore girls education, corruption, and abandoned schools in rural Pakistan

15 Feb 2026 1:57 pm
Canada-based York Cinemas refunds Jana Nayagan tickets; says film not likely before April 30

Jana Nayagan, which was supposed to have been released worldwide on January 9, as part Pongal lineup, was delayed due to a deadlock with the Central Board of Film Certification

15 Feb 2026 1:50 pm
My Lord movie review: Sasikumar, Chaithra Achar power Raju Murugans sharp social satire

Except for a contrived pre-climax sequence, Raju Murugans film intersperses social satire and political commentary with wit, heart, and conviction

13 Feb 2026 7:43 pm
O Romeo movie review: Shahid Kapoor soars, Vishal Bhardwaj struggles in this meandering romantic action drama

It is brooding, bloody, and beautiful in parts, butO Romeoeventually turns out to be boring and burdened by the filmmakers past brilliance

13 Feb 2026 6:51 pm
Wuthering Heights film review: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi invite us to come gloriously undone in synthetic adaptation

Heathcliff and Cathy play out their grim, inert tragedy against a gorgeous wall of sound in this contentious adaptation of the Emily Bront classic

13 Feb 2026 5:52 pm
Kochi Art Season 2026: Biennale highlights and must-see parallel shows

From Tino Sehgals charged performance at Pepper House to Shilpa Guptas moving sonic installation, Mass Arts flamboyant Durga Puja and Afra Eismas tactile fantasy, here are the most compelling immersive art experiences across Kochi, on till the Kochi-Muziris Biennale ends on March 31

13 Feb 2026 5:21 pm
IFFR 2026: Semmalar Annam says her Mayilaa embodies the quiet resilience of women

The actor speaks about her Tamil film, which was recently screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam

13 Feb 2026 3:47 pm
Bronte Parsonage Museum| Walk where Jacob Elrodi and Margot Robbie did in Wuthering Heights

Ahead of the release of the film Wuthering Heights based on Emily Brontes iconic novel we walk through the Bronte Parsonage Museum at Haworth, UK

13 Feb 2026 12:51 pm
Nani's The Paradise postponed, new theatrical date announced

Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film, starring Nani in the lead, tells the gripping story of a tribal community standing up for their rights

13 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
Delhi: exploring the many versions of a city that co-exist

Kahaani: Dilli Ki is a two-day festival which is reclaiming the capitals heritage through music, stories, and spices

13 Feb 2026 11:41 am
Mika Singh pledges 11 Lakh to support Rajpal Yadav amid jail term in cheque bounce case

Singer Mika Singh has stepped up to pledge 11 lakh to help actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently serving a six-month sentence at Tihar Jail after a series of cheque bounce issues

12 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
Delicate play

Both vulnerable, South deals

12 Feb 2026 3:45 pm
Dhurandhar fame rapper Flipperachi to perform in Mumbai this March

Flipperachi, the rapper behind the viral hit FA9LA from Dhurandhar, is set to bring his electrifying energy to Mumbai for his debut performance

12 Feb 2026 3:05 pm
You can't denigrate section of society by such title: Supreme Court raps Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

Why should you denigrate a section of society by using such a title. This is against morality and public order. We will not allow you to release the film unless you tell us the changed title, the Supreme Court Bench observed.

12 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari curates Femme Lens at Red Lorry Film Festival 2026

Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari will curate the Femme Lens section at the 2026 edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival, presenting a global selection of films directed by women and placing female voices at the centre of the festivals programming

12 Feb 2026 1:19 pm
How friendship became music for independent band Khatth

The Hindi independent band on long-distance collaboration and their reflective new single Bewaqt

12 Feb 2026 12:24 pm
Rahul Riji Nairs animated short film Kingara Kavyam recreates a folklore

Based around a folklore and myth, Kingara Kavyam tells a poignant tale of resilience and hope. It has been selected for the South Asia Competition at the second edition of AniMela international festival, where it will have its world premiere

12 Feb 2026 10:40 am
Singer-songwriter Faheem Abdullahs journey from Kashmir to Bollywood

The voice behind Saiyaaras superhit title track, Faheem looks forwards to his debut stage show on February 14 in Bengaluru.

11 Feb 2026 6:04 pm
Subedaar: Prime Video locks premeire date of Anil Kapoors action drama

Directed by Suresh Triveni, known for his hit films like Tumhari Sulu, the movie, starring Anil Kapoor and Radhikaa Madhan, dives into the life of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya

11 Feb 2026 5:45 pm
Star blues singer Shemekia Copeland to perform in Mumbai on February 14

Shemekia, who blends the blues with contemporary themes, will make her third appearance at the annual Mahindra Blues Festival.

11 Feb 2026 5:22 pm
Avijit Dass recital showcased the theatrical grandeur of Kuchipudi

Overcoming musical setbacks, the dancer presented distinct pieces from the Kuchipudi repertoire at The Music Academys annual dance festival.

11 Feb 2026 5:19 pm
Stella Maris Fine Arts alumni present concept-driven show in Chennai

Twenty alumni of Stella Maris Colleges Department of Fine Arts reunite at Lalit Kala Akademi for an exhibition exploring the mystique of the ocean and the fragility of time and space

11 Feb 2026 4:11 pm
Sangeetha Mumoorthigal: A theatrical ode to the Trinity of Carnatic music

The play by United Visuals offers a glimpse into the lives of Syama Shastri, Tyagaraja and Muthuswami Dikshitar.

11 Feb 2026 3:34 pm
The Pomegranate Collectives online play reading initiative in Hyderabad

The Pomegranate Collective explores new ways of engaging audiences with theatre

11 Feb 2026 3:12 pm