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At Bengaluru International Film Festival, a panel discussion shines spotlight on vertical filmmaking, the fresh storytelling style designed for mobile screens

From Nagasaki to England, the Japanese filmmaker explains the choices behind adapting Ishiguros most elusive novel

After facing a series of setbacks, actor Vijay Kumar has reinvented himself as a director, scoring hits with Salaga and Bheema. Now, with Landlord, he aims to spark an Ambedkarite movement, tackling themes like equality and justice

It files a counter affidavit before the Madras High Court defending its decision to deny certification to Lakshmi-Lawrence Kadhal

Eesha Rebba opens up about her performance in Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, industry biases and what she wants next

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The film Shape of Momo had premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in November 2025 where it won the Taipei Film Commission Award and the Songwon Vision Award. Sikkim-based filmmaker Tribeny Rai talks about the making of the movie, which is a commentary on stereotypical gender roles and the toll it takes on women who resist such expectations.

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The film, directed by Paul Feid, was released in theatres in India on January 1

Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead

The hugely popular crime saga makes the leap from streaming to cinemas as Guddu and Kaleen Bhaiyas battle for power continues on the big screen

The musician talks about how music and the town of Tiruvarur have given a purpose to his life.

At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,Divine Color: Hindu Prints from Modern Bengaltraces how mass-produced religious prints from colonialCalcuttablended devotion,politicsand commerce sometimes on the same poster

The film also stars Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak and Seema Pahwa in pivotal roles.

Soundarya Rajinikanth, whose latest Tamil release is With Love, on why producers in mainstream cinema should bat for animation

The popular filmmaker was in conversation with film critic Baradwaj Rangan during the 17th Bangalore International Film Festival

At Dhi Contemporary, science and commerce students encounter new ideas of heritage

With music scored by Sai Abhyankkar, the film stars Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela as the female leads

Ahead of her Home Grown 2026 performance, Priyanka Nath reflects on conviction, heartbreak and growth

Previously, many cartoonists have faced bans in India and West Bengal for showcasing social issues through their artwork

Kristoffer Borglis A24 romance takes a sharp turn as a picture-perfect engagement unravels days before the ceremony

At the Bengaluru International Film Festival, filmmakers Jacqueline Roussety, Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy and Nidhi Saxena tackled the frustrating double standards in how films portray men and women

Choreographed by her guru Ananda Shankar Jayant, the thematic production was based on Swati Tirunals popular composition.

Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha burn up the screen in a sweetly reimagined fairy tale, while the others in the Ton go about their little foibles, as diligently recorded by Lady Whistledown

Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is set to be released in theatres on March 19

Netflix in partnership with Hybe announces live streaming of BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG on March 21, and the release of BTS: The Return documentary on March 27

James Baird of popular Irish linen manufacturer WFB Baird has now launched Burgoyne Original Masters, a platform that brings together creators across art, craft, music, design and culture

A lawsuit filed by Sanober Shaikh, daughter Hussain Shaikh, claimed that Sajid Nadiadwala and Vishal Bhardwaj are involved in the production and direction of a film based on the biography of her late father

The singers announcement at the peak of his career challenges Bollywoods stereotypes and redefines what success in playback singing truly means.

Bheegi Bheegi, a a dreamy music video, stars Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur, and takes you on a romantic journey through alternate realities, mixing retro charm with futuristic flair. AR Ameen and Jasleen Royal has sung the song while A R Rahman has composed it

The Chennai edition of The Wonderment Tour is organised by Noise and Grains in association with Jo Entertainment and Fairgame Entertainment

The film, also starring Sreeleela, has music scored by Sai Abyankkar

All our examination process is confidential. We cannot reveal anything until a certificate is issued, says CBFC Chennai Regional Officer D. Balamurali.

Malayalam filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan said working with Mammootty and Mohanlal in Patriot has been about flipping the script by focusing on storytelling over star power

The actor, along with writer-creator Suresh Triveni, opens up about making their show Daldal, how Suresh worked on adapting it from a novel, Bhumis reading habits and more

Directed by David Frankel, the film is all set to release in theatres on May 1

The actors also speak about the dearth of romance dramas in Tamil and how they are handling success in this early stage of their careers

Directed by Vandana Supriya Kasaravalli, the 90minute play with Odissi, folk and Yakshagana, will be premiered in Bengaluru on February 10.

Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind the Iranian film It Was Just an Accident, was arrested in Tehran on Saturday, just weeks ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards

With protest pins and edgy apparel, stars like Joni Mitchell and Kehlani sent a clear message for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Grammy Awards

Steven Spielberg secured a spot in the exclusive EGOT club after bagging a Grammy for Best Music Film with his documentary Music by John Williams at the 2026 Grammy Awards

The popstar was in the race for four awards this year, incluing, Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for SWAG, Best Pop Solo Performance for Daises, and Best R&B Performance for Yukon

The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy in the category of Best audiobook narration for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The awards will be handed out to the winners on February 13, 2026, at the Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai.