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For the first time since its 1975 debut, Indian cinemas most iconic blockbuster will return to theatres uncensored, unaltered and in pristine 4K
Thousands packed into Hyderabads Ramoji Film City on Saturday as S.S. Rajamouli unveiled the first glimpse of his 2027 tentpole crafted for an IMAX release that hes billing as the most challenging production of his career
After Sundar C stepped away from directing Thalaivar 173 due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances, producer Kamal Haasan has reassured fans that the show will go on, and hes on the hunt for the right script
Listening State: Vol 1, featuring global artistes, will offer an alternative acoustic experience and immersive soundscapes
Six essential stops outside the Art Mumbai fair this year for an immersive experience
In Gatha Vaibhava, starring Ashika Ranganath and Dushyanth, director Simple Suni dives into the world of reincarnation, but the ride is a bit bumpy thanks to the presence of overused tropes
The K-Town 3.0 festival, held recently in Mumbai, reflected how K-pop in India has grown through sustained listening and fan presence.
Director Anshul Sharma rekindles the breezy energy of the original, but the fresh spin on love vs loved ones becomes formulaic after a point
This heist thriller, pulsing with magic, is enchanting and engaging with a big diamond heart
Director Selvamani Selvarajs period thriller grips when it explores psychology and the overlap between art and reality
Kamini Kaushal, a true trailblazer of Hindi cinema, has passed away at 98 in her Mumbai home, leaving behind a legacy that spans over seven decades
Students of JIgyasa Giri performed Kaalam Uruttum Dhaayam on the concluding day of the Mahal festival, held at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, in Chennai.
What entwined anxieties and the weight of history teach us about our stalled moral imaginations heres why Pluto and Godzilla: Minus One should be on your watchlist
Fallout Season 2 premieres December 17 on Prime Video, with new episodes rolling out weekly until the February 4 finale
The tribute will be accompanied by speeches from director Ryan Coogler, who helmed Black Panther, and Viola Davis, Bosemans co-star in his final film, Ma Raineys Black Bottom
While the moral complexity and technical polish remain intact, the storytelling and character arcs have become less gripping and more predictable
Sreelakshmy Govardhanan has conceptualised the documentary, Curtain Call, which sheds light on how her guru Pasumarthi Rattaiah Sarma is striving to preserve the legacy of Kuchipudi Yakshagana
Neena Singhs Echoes of Becoming at Delhis Bikaner House brings together 50 acrylic works on canvas and paper, exploring Nnature, introspection, and the rhythm of emergence and transformation
The third edition of Art Mumbai is its biggest yet. But is it helping carve a strong niche for itself and the city?
Director Sanjeev Reddys Telugu film starring Vikranth and Chandini Chowdary loses steam after a decent start, but redeems itself towards the end
Directors Rohit Penumatsa and Camp Sasi discuss their Telugu indie road film, its themes of friendship and desire, and depicting Goa through a grounded, non-touristy lens
Mario and Luigi are heading back to the big screen and this time, theyre going intergalactic
Priyanka Chopra Jonas steps back into Indian cinema as Mandakini in the upcoming film SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli and featuring Mahesh Babu
Sunny Deol called out the media for their nosy coverage of his father, iconic actor Dharmendra, whos been dealing with health issues
Theatre practitioners pay tribute to Shivaji Chaturvedi, who passed away recently,
G. Venus Mrcchakatikam, to be performed on November 16 at Kalakshetra, marks a shift in gender dynamics in koothu and koodiyattam
Renowned Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi, celebrated for his performances in films by Abbas Kiarostami and Marc Forster, has died following a battle with cancer
Emmy-nominated writer-director of HBOs Succession and I Love LA will direct and write the movie
Woody, Buzz and the gang face their biggest challenge yet an AI tablet named Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee
Organised under the auspices of the Sri Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer Golden Jubilee Foundation, the V. Subramaniam Memorial Concert provided a perfect setting for a recollection of the doyens legacy.
The revered actor collaborated with masters like Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi over a career spanning seven decades
With Cherans 2005 hit Autograph re-releasing this week, we take a trip down memory lane with its composer Bharadwaj
The Oscar-winning banner behind The Elephant Whisperers teams up with the Jigarthanda director for a project that began filming in Madurai
The Nadigar Sangam has been asked to step in to arrange final rites for the Thulluvadho Ilamai star who had no surviving family
Guillermo del Toros passion project of Mary Shelleys seminal science fiction work comes to spectacular, psychedelic life in a layered tale of fathers, sons, love, terror, and disappointment
As part of a centenary tribute to iconic filmmaker Guru Dutt, the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival organised a talk by eminent film writers and personalities on the life and work of the auteur
The British composer on returning to one of gamings most recognisable scores, revisiting the themes that made X-Men: First Class so beloved, and the fraternity of alumni from Hans Zimmers Remote Control Productions
The legendary auteur praises Ghaywans film as Indian cinemas Oscar campaign gains global spotlight
Indian and Indian-origin musicians make a powerful mark on the global stage with 2026 Grammy nominations.
When Baahubali was conceived more than a decade ago, the decision to go digital was crucial, explain producer Shobu Yarlagadda and cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar
Actor Gouri Kishan said in a statement that the recent body-shaming controversy has sparking an important conversation about how women in the spotlight are often judged by their appearance
'Nayakan', Kamal Haasan's epic gangster drama, has hit the theatres again. The film has been re-released on the actor's 71st birthday. Here are some rare stills from the sets of the Tamil film.
Directed by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal, the Telugu film is marred by indifferent, casual execution
At a time when alpha-male narratives dominate mainstream cinema, writer-director Rahul Ravindrans Telugu film turns the gaze to offer a more nuanced perspective
Director Aditya Suhas Jambhale gets the mood, the atmospherics, and the suspense right, but when the fog subsides, the bombast of theus vs them narrative becomes discernible
Yautja-revivalist Dan Trachtenberg turns the Predators ritualised ultraviolence into a gorgeously unhinged space western about learning to feel without losing your edge
The Others actors firm stand against body-shaming at a press event ignited support from Pa Ranjith, Khushbu, Kavin and more
Director SS Rajamouli revealed the first look of Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha, the wicked villain in the much-anticipated Mahesh Babu film, SSMB29
Films from Palestine and movies of stalwart filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak to be in the limelight in the coming week

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