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Sowcar Janaki has 450 films to her credit in the five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada

With a fun mix of relatable characters and snappy dialogues, Girish ADs Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, is a charming age-gap romance

Through her unique performances, she had carved an indelible place in the hearts of audiences across generations, says CM Vijay

The veteran actor was known for countless performances in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films.

From sharing the screen with Dr Rajkumar to playing his mother, Sowcar Janakis Kannada film journey spanned generations of cinema

While critics of MISA have accused the production of obscenity, objecting to certain intense and costume choices, the plays cast, cultural figures and DYFI leaders have defended it as a powerful portrayal of 'state terror and political repression

From Londons Victoria and Albert Museum to Sydneys Powerhouse Parramatta, Bharti Khers sculptures carry home, myth and memory across continents

Netflix has released the first teaser for Blue Eye Samurai Season 2, sending Maya Erskines Mizu from Edo-period Japan to London as her hunt for the two remaining men connected to her past continues

Dave Bautista has officially been cast as Kratos in Prime Videos live-action God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst after the original star suffered an on-set injury that forced Amazon and Sony to recast the role

The film has been written by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija

Janaki acted in over 400 films in four languages in a career spanning seven decades

A handful of terrific set pieces suggest the Insidious imagination hasnt completely flatlined, though Out of the Further still keeps reaching for the defibrillator

Director Ramana Reddy Soma paints a vivid portrait of Hyderabads cultural landscape in this coming-of-age tale

The Telugu film brings to the fore the pertinent issue of empowering daughters to speak up, anchored by Ravi Teja and child actor Nakshatras performances

Malinis long career, remarkable body of work, and the choices that shaped them reveal not only how Sri Lankas political landscape evolved over time, but also the many strands of nationalist and progressive politics that coexisted during those years of tumult

Will Glocks sensational new movie has a Los Angeles heart stuck in a New York soul as Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro struggle to spark chemistry in the mix

The actor calls his Onam release Bethlehem Kudumba Unit a simple, breezy love story ideal for the festival season

Akshay Anand has worked with some of the best known names in the music industry

Set to release on August 28, the rom-com features one of the last on-screen performances of the late legendary writer-director-actor Bhagyaraj

Govt to also roll out its ambitious film literacy programme in schools and colleges to introduce students to global cinema, says Minister for Culture and Cinema P.C. Vishnunadh

Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, the film also stars Barun Sobti and Anshumaan Pushkar in pivotal roles

The arrival of the British in India changed theatre from a form of entertainment to a powerful space which saw colonial influence, political resistance, and cultural change.

Across poetry, cinema, songwriting and literature, Gulzar has continually reinvented himself while retaining an unmistakable voice and an enduring love for the written word

How Chennais cultural ethos continues to inspire, challenge and renew itself

Director Vysakhs Khalifa, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, suffers from an outdated story and a flat narrative, with even a cameo from a superstar failing to make up for its shortcomings

Zadavar Korleli Gosht (A Story Carved on a Tree) recently won the Best Film award at the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival. The filmmaker, Sainath Ganuwad, discusses infusing political ideas in the film, and the conversation that it sparked at the festival.

Produced by Anubhav Sinha and helmed by Sudhir Mishra, the film uncovers a lesser-known 21-day chapter of Indias independence history

Inspired by the hit Hindi series Bandish Bandits, 'Jagame Sangeetham follows Balu, a young guy caught between living up to his grandfather Shastris legendary musical legacy and carving out his own identity amid family drama and hidden secrets

Legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal, who was last seen in his daughters acting debut Thudakkam, is set to work with seven prominent filmmakers

The Renaissance painting is part of One Mother, Many Mother Tongues, a new exhibition, co-curated by Naman Ahuja and Andrea Anastasio, which explores how the visual motif of mother and child migrates across borders, changing identity according to region, religion, language, and culture

North-South vulnerable, West deals

Written by CS Rao, and directed by Rohit Raj Akula, Ooru Ummadi Bathukulu has been tweaked with a Telangana dialect to suit the contemporary audiences.

The actors speak about how the upcoming rom-com looks into traditional gender roles, how writer Nivedita Pohankar brought the many nuances in the film through her female gaze, and more

Helmed by Bhoomija Trust, the eighth edition of Jackfruit Festival brings together 194 young performers for three days of performances, workshops, and outreach programmes

Looking at some Tamil films, which were based on novels and plays

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan of Madras High Court grants an interim injunction in favour of the production house

Released in China on August 5, the film has collected more than Rs 20 crore after being ridiculed on social media for being the worst movie of 2026

The sequel to the 2019 hit continues to dominate the Chinese box office and is projected to finish its domestic run at around $2.1 billion

From theatre enthusiasts seeking spontaneity to newcomers looking for confidence and community, Hyderabads improv scene is drawing audiences for reasons beyond comedy

Sigma, the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, features Sundeep Kishan in the lead

The trailer for Prem Keetanu, starring Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed and Aparshakti Khurana, promises a tale of love and friendship

Bringing spectator spectacle and excellent tag mechanics, Marvel Tkon: Fighting Souls checks all the boxes of what an exemplary tag fighting game should be

The eponymous documentary on the writer traces his journey from a village in Kottayam to the present day