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The Simu Liu-led techno-espionage thriller (in the words of executive producer James Wan) is slow and smart in equal measure, despite nary a mention of quantum mechanics

Last month, thieves stole at least eight works by Henri Matisse from theMrio de Andrade Libraryin Brazil; here is a quiz on some of the biggest thefts of artworks from around the world

The artworks embody fluid movements of waterbodies, the shifting gradient of the sky, and the silent, swirling energy of distant galaxies

From The Raja Saab to Dacoit, Peddi to The Paradise, Telugu cinema will look to regain some of its lost ground with stories that spark interest among the audiences

The Bharatanatyam exponent will receive the honour on January 3, on the inaugural day of The Music Academys 2026 dance festival.

The supernatural horror short by Pratheek and Tina Thomas of Studio Kokaachi and filmmaker Tony Davis is a fresh take without the typical jumpscares and background noises

Her concert at The Indian Fine Arts Society was bhava-rich and engaging with some sprightlyswarapassages.

At his concert for Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, the vocalist explored the raga at a leisurely pace.

J.A.Jayantsartistry unfolded throughalapana,swarapatterns and rhythmic structures

Music is an unfathomable ocean; continuous practice opens doors for students, says violinist Rajam on the occasion of the Sadas of the Music Academy in Chennai

Director Varun Reddys comic book style presentation of a relationship drama hits the right notes when it doesnt try too hard to be quirky

The film also stars Vivek Oberoi, Prakash Raj and Kanchana in pivotal roles

Stories that reflect the plight of the common man, tackle societal issues, or evoke manvasanai have always been integral to Tamil cinema. In a dull year like 2025, it becomes even more pronounced that these evergreen themes and settings make for some really interesting cinema

Even as big star films failed to meet the expectations, some fresh talent stepped up, delivering innovative narratives that resonated with younger audiences

The writer-director reflects on the genesis of his upcoming Marathi film, why he emphasizes on viewing filmmaking as a business and more

Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, also stars Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi as the female leads

In 2026, here are a few networking groups that can help you find a friend in the city

The vocalist scored with his short phrases, impactful sustains and karvais in an unhurried tempo

Written by Deepti Priya Mehrotra (Zubaan, 795), the book talks about theatre that was used as a powerful tool for creating awareness.

As Ikkis hits theatres this week, filmmaker Sriram Raghavan talks about the boy who dismantled Pakistans pride in the Battle of Basantar, the challenges of swimming against the current, and upholding peace when the world is itching for a war

Veterans and new singers who enthralled music buffs with their voice in 2025

A mistrial, a matriarch, a memory. An exhibition at the Kochi Muziris Biennale, tells the story of Eliamma Matthen, whose inter-generational fight against one familial injustice, changed the very trajectory of her life and her family. In Lilies in the Garden, explore the role of women as witnesses to injustice, keepers of history, and agents of creative survival

Festive fairs, sacred temples and desert adventures define a day in Pushkar that draws travellers year after year.

In Episode 13 of Frequently Made Mistakes, we tackle one of the biggest traps in modern action filmmaking: confusing scale for stakes. Explosions get bigger. The threat goes global. But the emotional cost never changes. Using examples from Tiger 3, Casino Royale, Mission Impossible: Fallout, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, this episode breaks down why raising scale does not automatically raise stakes and how it often dilutes drama instead. We look at: The difference between scale and stakes, why protect

From the best TV shows to year-end analysis of the Hindi film industry to a list of best anime of 2025, here is a package of everything that transpired in the world of movies and entertainment

Romance and rage found a new voice in Hindi cinema in a year when the industry recalibrated its strategy to stand up to the surge of pan-Indian content from the South

In the first-look poster ofHuma Qureshi from Toxic, her character is seen looming in a graveyard, blending glamour with an edge of danger. The film stars Yash and is directed by Geetu Mohandas

Gibin Gopinath is pleased how 2025 gave him meaty roles in Dis Ira and Kalamkaval

The filmmaker distinguishes himself through his commitment to authentic, intersectional storytelling that centres around marginalised experiences particularly those shaped by caste, class, gender, and religious identity. Now, his second feature film, based on Basharat Peers moving op-ed Taking Amrit Home in The New York Times, has begun its Oscar journey

Film producer Kumar Mangat Pathak issued a legal notice to Akshaye Khanna for breach of agreement

Directed by Hemanth M Rao, the film also stars Dhananjaya and Shivarajkumar

Medai Margazhi brings to the city a grand celebration of classical performances, senior artist showcases, and curated experiences

The series, directed by PR Arun, which delves into the murky side of the pharma industry, fails to deliver despite the promise of an interesting premise

Screened at the IFFK 2025 recently under the Indian Cinema Now section, Alaav is a still cinma-vrit portrait of an ageing Indian artist caring for his real-life mother

How two stories named for a nightmare peel back polite veneers to expose a rot of moralities and the base human instinct to reach for tenderness anyway

From Angammal and Madras Matinee to Tourist Family and Bad Girl, here is a list of our top 10 Tamil films of the year

Both vulnerable, South deals

The music video, Santhu Baba, has home-grown Santa Claus who spreads joy and extends friendship

Aishwarya Vidhya Raghunath performed at The Music Academys 99th December music festival.

Rhea Seehorn shines as a fantasy writer who might be the only person to save the world from unbridled niceness and is just one of many delights in this post-apocalyptic binge-fest

Rooted in tradition, The vocalist balanced bhava, technique and imagination with poise in her concert at Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha.

The film stars Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi

The science-fiction-horror series returns on Friday with three new episodes from its fifth and final season

Even the biggest of festivals such as Cannes or Busan dont change venues due to structural convenience. All the protocols are in place, and its tricky to restart them all over again in a new venue, says Abhishek Iyengar, co-founder of WeMoveTheatre

The many unanswered loopholes aside, Arun Vijays ambitious double-action film could have been salvaged with a more focused screenplay, narrative discipline, and better character writing

All about Christmas: a quiz onart and culturerelated to the universal celebration.

Hyderabad witnessed curated art exhibitions at non-traditional venues such as IT campuses and Spirit Media production house, in a bid to attract new buyers

The Telugu film has a capable director at the helm, notable performances and solid technical contribution, but is marred by a stale plot

Director Pradeep Advaithams period drama starring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan shines occasionally but never reaches its potential