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Despite its sharp observations, sincere performances, and noble intentions, Reporting Live eventually becomes a safe, lukewarm watch.
Mike Flanagan says cruelty, not Carrie or Chris, is the true villain of Carrie, and argues that under different circumstances the teenagers could have been friends
Excellent performances and mind-bending physical effects power this seemingly simple psychological horror story
Director Janakiram Marellas Telugu film is self-aware, and rides on catchy one liners and the strengths of its ensemble cast
The expansion gives fans access to a single destination where they can read and discover manga from leading publishers and seamlessly stream their anime adaptations on the platform
From his commanding screen presence and unmistakable delivery of dialogue to his memorable performances in Waqt, Heer Raanjha and Pakeezah, Raaj Kumars centenary offers an occasion to revisit the brilliance, idiosyncrasies and limitations of a singular Hindi film star.
Looking beyond the cop, gangster and the revolutionary, Nana embodied some more nuanced roles that gave a glimpse into an actor, who was ready to do it all
The Indian American writer takes us through the conception of Primetime, from Robert Pattinsons hands-on transformation of Hansen to the Network blueprint, the story behind the Kerala mythology and the internet folklore that followed in the films wake
Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday morning after suffering from cardiac arrest
Twelve States sued to block Paramount's pending buyout of Warner last week, alleging that such a combination would extinguish competition in Hollywood and lead to fewer choices for consumers
Over a career spanning nearly five decades, the veteran actor delivered countless such moments that remain etched in the history of Indian cinema.
The Hindus coverage on the three-time national award winning actor
Much before Rajinikanths Kaala, Nana Patekar had an important role in this famous Tamil directors project
More teen drama than Gothic horror, Mike Flanagans adaptation of the Stephen King classic is engaging and propulsive, even if its conspiracy subplot does not quite stick
Patekar refused to be slotted as a unidimensional star his staggering career saw him play hero, villain, character actor and even the odd comedy role
Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday (October 8, 2026) after suffering from cardiac arrest
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday.
The Hindi actor is suspected to have suffered a heart attack and was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious at his apartment in Dona Paula, near Panaji, a senior doctor said
While the massive success of Premada Oorali has breathed new life into theatres in Karnatakas small towns, it has also left filmmakers hopeful yet puzzled about what kind of stories to tell next
The film, directed by Prince Joy and written by James Sebastian, also stars Baby Jean, Nihal, Sunny Wayne, Indrans and Suresh Krishna
Scheduled to take place on 2728 March 2027 in New Delhi, the festival will mark its first edition outside Korea
The first teaser for Mike Flanagans The Exorcist: Martyrs, starring Scarlett Johansson, has arrived ahead of the full trailer, which is set to debut later this week
Her representative Jeff Sanderson said Saint died of natural causes at home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and loved ones
In slickest HBO, of grittiest sight, Lanterns chases Watchmen and misses by a bite; if the writing struggles to make eight episodes feel tight, Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre still make the wrongs feel right
Lighter is a horror thriller about two friends who go out to grab a drink at night only to end up in a trap
Sai Prithviraj, who has been garnering a lot of appreciation for his performance as Sabari in the Balaji Tharaneetharan film, will be seen next in Dhanushs D56
Ansiba Hassan questions legality of new appointments, stating that such decisions are being made by a panel that had announced its decision to step down at general body meeting
Producer Naga Vamsi confirms that the film directed by Trivikram Srinivas, slated for October 9, is facing delay in post-production work. Sree Vishnus Comrade Kalyan releases on the same day as planned
Produced by Sun Pictures, the film is set to hit screens on October 15
The deepfake controversy involving Indian celebrities highlights the urgent need for AI regulations and safeguards, as these technological advancements pose significant risks, influencing the demand for legal recourse, vigilance, and the development of AI-based solutions to combat such threats
A quiz on the legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao who passed away on October 3
A slow-burning frisson of unsaid somethings, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You knows a cigarette break is rarely just a cigarette break
From a film without dialogue to a dwarf protagonist and four characters played by a single actor with an appetite for the unconventional and an instinct for experimentation, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan formed a rare creative partnership that repeatedly turned the impossible into enduring cinema
As Indian cinema grieves the passing of Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, we remember the legendary filmmaker through the enduring brilliance of his 1990 masterpiece, Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Tributes have poured in from across Indian cinema following the death of Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, with Kamal Haasan, S.S. Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu and several other major names remembering his extraordinary contribution to filmmaking
Ritu Arya and Tewfik Jallab talk about the dark places their characters Zara and Vincent inhabit, and the adrenaline-fuelled action set pieces in Apollo Has Fallen
At once a paean to the art of making movies and a metacinematic romp through the erotics of cinephilia, Jane Schoenbruns latest is a self-devouring triumph
With a big ensemble, including Shivarajkumar, Jayaram and Sai Kumar, Pavan Wadeyars Bail wobbles between serious moments and crowd-pleasing elements, delivering a watchable, if uneven, crime story
Honestly, the audience seems to want Preity Mukhundhan and Ashok Selvan, a beautiful-looking couple, to succeed in Anbil Avan. Yet this romance-thriller set in the hills is bogged down by trope-ridden, unidimensional characters and an endless action sequence
Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Documentaries and podcasts show us the Father of the Nation we dont know
The film, directed by debutant Jay Mohan, is set to release later this year
Director Navjot Gulati presents contrasting perspectives and valid talking points on the social fallout when a girl chooses to say no.
72nd National Film Awards: As Indias elderly population grows, Sumira Roys National Award-winning Bhangaar, on the Lavates demand for euthanasia, explores lost autonomy
Through a haphazardly told story about an immortal mans quest to find his soulmate across her successive births, director Ram says that all life forms are equally important making his extensive and distracting use of Artificial Intelligence all the more shocking and ironic
With a chain-smoking catgirl, a parade of dysfunctional weirdos and a frankly astonishing litany of unsavoury incidents, Chainsmoker Cat has absolutely no business being this funny, this thoughtful or this damn good
From Dikshitars kriti in Kamboji to ragamalika virutham, Aravinds recital conveyed complex musical ideas with clarity and ease.
Forget a dark, twisted, erotic drama, whats hiding beneath Verity is an unrealised parody

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