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Originality was never the strongest spell of Wistoria, although sheer conviction proves surprisingly effective in its place

As Balan continues to reign at the box office, director Chidambaram talks about what went into the making of the slow-burn thriller

Everything in this world can never be right... So, those who are protesting, congratulations to them, and for whom the protest is happening, congratulations to them also, Diljit said

Neither vulnerable, South deals

Directed by Mallik Ram, Netflixs first Telugu original series turns a familiar conversation on sex education into an engaging rural dramedy

Voicemails For Isabellebanks heavily on the earnest charms of its leads, and the nostalgia that its breezy, simple story harkens back to

Alfred Hitchcock once said, In feature films the director is God; in documentary films God is the director. A quiz on documentaries

Universal unveils the final look at Christopher Nolans mythological spectacle, showcasing Odysseus perilous voyage, legendary monsters, and the cost of war

Khashaba marks Nagraj Manjules third Marathi feature after his much celebrated 2016 romantic-drama, Sairat

The court held that Ilaiyaraajas rights under the Copyright Act were confined to the musical compositions and exploitation of the disputed sound recordings would amount to copyright infringement

The counsel argued that the film violated a December 11, 2025 order of the Delhi High Court protecting the actors personality rights

Mupapa, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, is directed by Sameer Saxena and co-produced by Akshaye Widhani, who bankrolled the sensational blockbuster, Saiyaara

Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali opens up about the surprising rise of his film Main Vaapas Aaunga, the Partition drama starring Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari Wagh and Vedang Raina

Iranian writer-director Alireza Khatami transforms a domestic mystery into a slippery slow-burn thriller with major trust issues around men who claim to have broken the cycle

Justice A.D. Maria Clete dismisses an application filed by an association member to reject the suit file by another member

On M.L. Vasanthakumaris 98th birth anniversary, a look at her parents pioneering efforts and her lifelong commitment in popularising Dasa sahitya.

The first trailer for Illuminations upcoming sci-fi comedy introduces Timothe Chalamet and Selena Gomez as unlikely rocket scientists whose mission takes an unexpected extraterrestrial turn.

The first trailer for Robert Eggers latest gothic horror reunites the Nosferatu team, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson starring as a fearsome werewolf in medieval England

Designed by architect Hafeez Contractor, the upcoming National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal blends Harappan-inspired architecture, immersive galleries, and sustainable design across nearly 400 acres

Ayumu Watanabes adaptation performs a minor miracle, persuading shonen purists to fall hopelessly in love with one of Japans oldest performing arts

Presented at Mumbais G5A Foundation for Contemporary Culture as part of its In Residency programme, the Odissi exponents latest solo work uses three episodes from the Mahabharata to interrogate gender, identity and the expressive possibilities of classical form

The sequel to the Telugu buddy comedy Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi will arrive after eight years

Studio Triggers hit anime returns this fall with an all-new cast, explosive action, and another standalone tale of revenge and survival set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077

Trivikram Srinivas to direct NTR eight years after Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava

While the writing, acting and production values continue to be stellar, the lowering of stakes has blunted the edge of the spy thriller in its sophomore outing

Christopher Storer finally takes his thumb off the scale, letting Ayo Edebiri and The Bears brilliantly dysfunctional brigade serve up the satisfying ensemble finale they deserved all along

Director Imtiaz Ali is basking in the success of his latest, Main Vaapas Aaunga. In this interview, he talks to The Hindu about the movies remarkable turnaround after a slow start.

K Bhagyaraj, the iconic filmmaker who passed away at 73, turned a forgotten piece of Tamil cinema history into a hit with his 1990 film Avasara Police 100, which had a unique MGR connection

The fact that Bhagyaraj brought down the hero from a pedestal a bespectacled, skinny youngster not afraid of being vulnerable, poor, or self-deprecatory, and willing to be laughed at lent itself to the humour track

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The photographers first solo exhibition, EASTWARD: Explorations Along Mumbais Eastern Seaboard, distils years of walking the seafront, recording a side of the city that is rapidly slipping from view

From The Boys and Game of Thrones to RJ Balajis Karuppu, this video explores how fandom, hero worship, meme culture and political polarisation are reshaping storytelling itself.

Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are bringing Scott Snyder and Nick Dragottas bestselling comic to television while unveiling two more animated projects at Annecy

Presented at Spaces, along with students of Siva Foundation, the evening offered a fascinating survey of character entries within the Kuchipudi dance repertoire

Directed by Avinash Arun, the film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, Ashish Vidyarthi, Lalit Prabhakar and Ritvik Sahore

Both vulnerable, North deals

The Malayalam documentary directed by Sohan Lal, which earned him the award for the best director at Pune Short Film Festival, zooms in on the lives of the jeep drivers who navigate rough terrains every day

The Hyderabad gallery unveils three new exhibitions, where everyday objects often turn into artistic explorations

The upcoming series marks the first collaboration between legendary studios Sunrise and SHAFT, bringing Kasumi Yasudas dark futuristic manga to screens worldwide in 2026

The acclaimed Japanese filmmakers latest sci-fi drama follows a grieving couple who adopt an artificial child modeled after their deceased son

Warner Bros. Animations three-part movie event brings the legendary showdown between Batman and Bane to the screen, with Anson Mount, Michael Mando and Pablo Schreiber leading the voice cast.

The theatrical compilation of the anime phenomenons explosive finale will now release in Indian theatres on July 24, bringing Eren Jeagers world-altering conclusion to the big screen

The modern fantasy Big Three is finally whole, and its newest addition is a gorgeously inked love letter to craft and curiosity

Written, directed and starring Jesse Eisenberg, the film has been backed by A24, and also features Halle Bailey, Cara Buono, Craig Bierko and Eldar Isgandarov in pivotal roles

In this candid conversation, 82-year-old Bharatanatyam exponent Sudharani Raghupathy discusses technological progress, artistic experiments and social change. She reflects on how artistes can outshine AI through improvisation and argues that audience acceptance matters more than caste or social labels.

After being in the industry for two decades, Arya has his first full-length role in Malayalam cinema in Ananthan Kaadu

The Grammy-winning producer and DJ will perform in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru this December as part of an exclusive three-city run

Murali Gopy talks about the graphic novel-inspired period film he has scripted and stars in, which releases on June 25