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In the Kannada series Ayyana Mane 2, some threads stretch a bit while the big twists land mainly near the end, making it a passable watch
From indie music to a song in Rajinikanths latest hit, MS Krsna is finding his moment in the spotlight
Flow Factory has been showcasing routines that blend South Indian dance style with hip-hop at competitions, charity events and dance youth festivals
Directed by Santosh Davakhar, the film will be re-released in seven languages in India, the USA, the UK, Europe, Australia, Dubai, and Africa
The sixth edition of the series brought together vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan and Bharatanatyam dancer-couple Indu and Nidheesh, whose collaboration lent fresh dimensions to the presentation.
Directed by Maksim Kuznetsov and produced by Kartina Entertainment, White Night Films and Wish Media, the film marks a cross-cultural collaboration
At the pre-release event of Aadarsha Kutumbam - House No.47, Trivikram Srinivas thanks Venkatesh for his support at the early stage of his career
A new generation of female bass players has entered the maledominated music scene, inspired by Mohini Dey, Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar and Shalini Mohan, who are leading the wave.
Written and performed by Maheedhar, the 65-minute Telugu-English drama follows a couple navigating love and conflict in an increasingly digital world
What happens when three of modern arts most recognizable names are taken off the canvas? At CMYK Bookstore in Delhi, more than 60 original lithographs and etchings offer a closer look at Picasso, Mir and Dal
The star-studded world premiere of Ramayana was organised at the David Geffen Theatre of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
A new exhibition traces how Indian lithographs inspired artisans in Japan and Europe to make deities for 19th century Hindu homes
An exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales brought together nearly 200 works from South and Southeast Asia, tracing 1,500 years of artistic interpretations of the deity.
The 36th Gotham Awards will honour independent cinema on November 30, with Olivia Wilde, Jesse Eisenberg, Jane Schoenbrun and Nathan Fielder among the filmmakers and artists represented across this years nominations
The final trailer for Denis Villeneuves Dune: Part Three has been released, offering a closer look at Paul Atreides descent into tyranny, Chanis growing opposition and Robert Pattinsons debut as the franchises new antagonist
Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Jocko Willink, the film is written by Will Staples and directed by McG
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 2026 Academy Awards
The Iranian mischief-maker supreme rewires a revenge thriller into a blisteringly funny indictment of power, memory, and the absurdity of surviving a regime determined to silence him
The cast of Apple TVs upcoming show, Nocturne, talk about their experiences of adapting Lars Keplers Joona Linna crime series for television
The new ruling against the Palme dOr-winning filmmaker comes amid continuing legal proceedings in Iran, with the court also ordering the confiscation of his assets and imposing two-year travel and social media bans
Anandhi talks about portraying Burra Katha artiste Garividi Lakshmi on screen, shunning social media, and having a life beyond cinema
Over eight episodes, Kaushik HAs Kannada web series In The Mood For Marriage is a relatable and funny drama, powered by real chemistry between Shrunga BV and Hitha Chandrashekar
The debutant writer-director opens about returning from Los Angeles to India to tell his own stories, how the unconventional structure of Magazine took shape, why he thinks he was delusional during production, and more
The Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a series of boycotts from countries unhappy at Israels inclusion in Eurovision, given its military campaign in Gaza
At Aka, Radisson RED Aucklands new rooftop destination, signature cocktails, locally developed gin and harbour views offer a window into the citys evolving drinking culture
You spotted them at Kolkatas Durga Ppuja pandals, selling paintings, kurtas and curios. But behind these colourful wares is a world of travelling storytellers, sung scrolls and a tradition now caught between reinvention and the risk of losing its story
He rhymed, he schemed, made nonsense routine, the feline menace with a flair for the obscene. With a tip of his hat and a flick of his tail, The Cat is back to let chaos prevail
The film, directed by Krishnanand Kottarapattu, also stars Mithun Jai Shankar and Smeha in pivotal roles
Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film also stars Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi and Suhana Khan in pivotal roles
This month, Gen Zers in the city have taken it upon themselves to spread the word about Inktober, sharing their daily sketches and documenting their version of this challenge on social media
By opening up its canvas in the sophomore season, the military thriller offers a tighter tale with a side of graphic violence
Also headlined by Malayalam superstar Mammootty, the action thriller is set to release in theatres on November 20
Directed by P.C. Ramakrishna, the English adaptation examines power, complicity and moral compromise within a family.
The sensational run of Premada Oorali, directed by Manoj Kumar and starring Shree Raam, Thapaswini Poonacha and Ramika Shivu, has thrilled Kannada cinema fans.
The film stars Mihir Ahuja, Manoj Pahwa, Neelu Kohli and Aurra Bhatnagar in pivotal roles
The film is produced by Yash Raj Films, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and also stars Aaishvary Thackeray and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles.
This marks a reunion between Rajinikanth and Nayanthara after Chandramukhi, Kuselan, Darbar, and Annaatthe
Every road has a beautiful memory, says the artist at his aPaulogy Gallery at Richards Town, where one can see Bengaluru in a new perspective
That Edgerunners 2 can wring such tenderness, such an unembarrassed belief in art and human connection, from a world so thoroughly committed to grinding both into dust is precisely what makes it one of the finest things television has given us this year
The National Award-winning film editor on the late Tamil cinematographer-director-author whose The Paper Flower will premiere at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival
Sarnath Banerjees Badly Remembered Things is a world where the narrative is built in collaboration with the viewer, plumbing each others memories
An interview with Sourabha Rao, the producer of Miracle in Antarctica, which tells the story of Dakshin Gangotri, on covering how it was built, the challenges encountered, and why the expedition remains relevant more than four decades later
Rukmini Vasanth is teaming up with director Shree Karthick for a fresh, untitled project. The director is known for the science fiction drama Oke Oka Jeevitham
Superstar Rajinikanth watched his latest blockbuster, Jailer 2, with fans in an IMAX screens in Chennai
It is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee Frank Marshall and produced by The Kennedy/Marshall Company and White Horse Pictures
A longtime student remembers his gurus musical mastery, generosity and lifelong commitment to carrying the Pudukkottai bani across generations and borders.
The former CEO of the CGH group collaborates with woodcutter PK Vasudevan and carpenter Sreedharan Achari to create artistic works out of cut trees, giving the wood and the roots a new life
Pongumoodu is the first song from Omars debut EP, brought out in collaboration with rapper Anohnymouss

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