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Recalling the difficult days in a conversation with The Hindu in 2018, Ilaiyaraaja had said that in 1968, he, his brothers and a few friends boarded a bus to Chennai in search of a career in the film industry. The journey was anything but easy.

The teaser of Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawali and produced by Yash Raj Films, dives into a wild origin story of the protagonist, essayed by Alia Bhatt

Prime Videos upcoming prequel series follows a teenage Elle Woods as she navigates friendship, romance, and a life-changing move years before heading to Harvard Law School

Warner Bros. Pictures Animations first theatrical feature under its current banner sends the beloved feline on a globe-spanning mission of imagination and chaos

Austin Abrams stars in Brian Duffields survival thriller as a young diver trapped inside a giant sperm whale in one of 2026s most unusual high-concept films

As Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, 94 years young, gears up for the release of his new Telugu film Sing Geetham, directors Vivek Athreya, Mohana Krishna Indraganti and Venkatesh Maha travel down memory lane to recall his iconic films

Nemai Ghoshs photographs, on show at DAG, preserve Satyajit Rays creative life as a long and slow act of observation a timely lesson in the age of AI

The Humming Tree will host One Night at bFlat: A Tribute To Santana, at its premises this weekend

The sparkling lead actors of Office Romance can do little to salvage this confused muddle of an R-rated workplace romance, that doesnt quite find its footing

A string of heart-warming moments and a malleable Manoj keep us invested in this otherwise generic hunt for the Serpent

The well-known archaeologist shares that the excavations and discoveries provide interesting insights into Tamil Nadus rich and layered past.

German colourist Andreas Brueckl, now based in Hyderabad, on how colour grading can enhance the impact of a films narrative

Satrapis portrayal of Iran and its people may have been appropriated by the West, but there can be no doubt that her work highlighted the lived experiences of women under political and religious repression

The film marks a reunion between director Laxman Utekar and producer Dinesh Vijans Maddock Films after the blockbuster 2025 historical drama Chhaava

The actor addressed years of speculation linking him to the iconic spy role, arguing that the franchise should remain focused on escapist entertainment rather than cultural debates

The first trailer for the post-apocalyptic survival drama showcases Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley in Ridley Scotts latest science-fiction epic ahead of its August release

Hirokazu Kore-edas adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimotos acclaimed manga will open in Japanese theatres on September 11, with an international release planned by GKIDS

FXs acclaimed culinary drama returns for its final season on June 25, with financial troubles, a devastating flood, and one last shot at success threatening the future of The Bear

The highly anticipated film Malayalam movie Balan - The Boy from Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram, is produced by KVN Productions and written by Jithu Madhavan of Aavesham fame

As sharply written and acted, and as blindingly beautiful to behold as Season 1, Jonathan Troppers social satire is both massive and mellow

After facing backlash for how Janhvi Kapoors character was portrayed, director Buchi Babu Sana is stepping up to make changes in his new Telugu film Peddi, which stars Ram Charan in the lead

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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