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Kannada cinema should learn from Malayalam films: Ramya on female roles

Actor Ramya, who spoke in a panel discussion during the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival, said Kannada filmmakers hesitate to provide quality roles for female artists

6 Mar 2025 10:08 pm
Kannada star Ramya reacts to Rashmika Mandanna row: Stop trolling her

Ramya, speaking in a panel discussion during the ongoing 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival, said that artistes who face extensive trolling on social media could suffer from poor mental health

6 Mar 2025 5:37 pm
Treat AI as an ally, not a threat: Spanish filmmaker Paco Torres

Torres made a short film using AI tools in just four hours, to demonstrate the speed and potential of the emerging technology

6 Mar 2025 5:26 pm
Daredevil: Born Again review: A thrilling clash of nemeses

Charlie Cox and Vincent DOnofrio shine in this adrenaline-fuelled reboot/sequel of the beloved series

6 Mar 2025 4:33 pm
Amish Tripathi defends stance on Sati: Where are the widows in Indian epics?

Amish Tripathi hosts the docu-series Legends of Shiva with Amish on the Discovery Channel, travelling across the Indian subcontinent uncovering unknown facts about the deity.

6 Mar 2025 3:59 pm
AbdulShaikh dreams of singing for Pritam

Abdul Shaikh, debuting as playback singer for Vikram Bhatts Tumko Meri Kasam, talks about his journey from a shy college singer to a reality show finalist and Hindi cinema

6 Mar 2025 2:13 pm
Melo Movie K-Drama review: Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young are stellar in this endearing series

A slow-burn show led by an excellent cast, Melo Movies biggest triumph is how the emotional beats are effortlessly woven into a narrative where movies take centrestage

6 Mar 2025 2:01 pm
6 Mar 2025 1:31 pm
3 BHK: Its a wrap for Siddharths next with Sri Ganesh, co-starring Sarath Kumar and Devayani

The film also stars Meetha Raghunath, Chaithra Achar and Yogi Babu

6 Mar 2025 1:28 pm
Mookuthi Amman 2: Nayanthara - Sundar C films cast and crew announced; Duniya Vijay to make Tamil debut

Mookuthi Amman 2 also stars Regena Cassandra, Yogi Babu, Abhinaya and Ineya

6 Mar 2025 12:32 pm
Neon spent $18 million on campaigning Anora for the Oscars, three times the budget of the Best Picture winner

Neons also insists that its real competition isnt fellow indie darling A24 but rather streaming giant Netflix, which has frequently been Neons rival in acquiring major films

6 Mar 2025 11:59 am
Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharths Test to premiere on this date

Playback singer Shaktisree Gopalan will make her debut as the music director with Test

6 Mar 2025 11:05 am
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle first movie sets Indian and international release dates

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, the film will follow Tanjiro Kamado and the Hashira as they engage in a showdown with the formidable demon lord Muzan Kibutsuji and the remaining Upper Moon demons in the treacherous Infinity Castle

6 Mar 2025 11:03 am
Kiara Advani bows out of Don 3 after pregnancy announcement

Advani is currently wrapping up her last professional commitments, including Toxic and War 2, before stepping away from the industry temporarily

6 Mar 2025 10:34 am
Mehandi Circus actor Madhampatty Rangaraj and director Raju Saravananteam up once again

Rangaraj, known for his work in the hospitality industry, made his acting debut with Mehandi Circus in 2019 which also marked Bollywood actor Shweta Tripathis Tamil debut

5 Mar 2025 5:50 pm
Watch: In conversation with team Dabba Cartel

A chat with Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Akhtar, Hitesh Bhatia and Netflix India boss Monika Shergill on the multiple levels of the web series Dabba Cartel

5 Mar 2025 4:53 pm
Malayali rapper Nomadic Voice on his track Kali Mari featured in Dabba Cartel and more

The rapper collaborated with Ireland-based Malayali hip-hop artists Melvin and music producer ThudWiser for Kali Mari featured in the Netflix series, starring Shabana Azmi, Nimisha Sajayan and Jyothika

5 Mar 2025 4:30 pm
A show dedicated to two music titans was a celebration of collaborative music

A concert in memory of Mandolin U. Srinivas and Ustad Zakir Hussain, held recently in Chennai, featured a formidable line-up of artistes

5 Mar 2025 3:43 pm
Anurag Kashyap: Ive left Mumbai, Hindi film industry became too toxic

The filmmaker, doomy yet relaxed, talks about presenting Malayalam experimental thriller Footage, relocating to Southern India and his upcoming directorials

5 Mar 2025 3:37 pm
Gautham Menon says his comments against anti-caste films were blown out of proportion

The Tamil filmmaker, who delivered a masterclass at the ongoing 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival, addressed the debate triggered by his opinion on Tamil films critiquing the caste system

5 Mar 2025 3:00 pm
The Bondsman trailer: Kevin Baconis a bounty hunter with a twist

The supernatural series, from Blumhouse Television, will premiere all 8 episodes on Prime Video from April 3, 2025

5 Mar 2025 2:17 pm
Severance: Ben Stiller reveals he approached Barack Obama for a guest role in Season 2

While appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Stiller revealed that he had asked Obama to voice the narration of Lumons puppet propaganda video, a role which eventually went to Hollywood star Keanu Reeves

5 Mar 2025 1:38 pm
Ne Zha 2 makes history once more as the first animated film to cross $2 billion at global box office

Of its record-breaking earnings, over $1.96 billion has come from China alone, making it the highest-grossing film ever in a single market

5 Mar 2025 12:39 pm
Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan attend Ashutosh Gowarikers son Konarks wedding amidst divorce rumours

Notably, Aishwarya had worked with Ashutosh in the 2008 historical drama Jodhaa Akbar, while Abhishek had collaborated with the filmmaker on the 2010 historical action-adventure, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

5 Mar 2025 12:12 pm
Bullet Train Explosion teaser: Shin Godzilla co-director Shinji Higuchi unveils new Netflix thriller

The newly released teaser sets up the films premise: a bomb has been planted on a Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa, rigged to detonate if the trains speed drops below 100 km/h

5 Mar 2025 12:10 pm
Malayalam short film The Secret Messengers reimagines aliens in an Indian cultural setting

PGS Soorajs short film The Secret Messengers tries to underscore the idea that aliens are living among us

5 Mar 2025 11:53 am
Nayanthara requests fans to drop Lady Superstar title, says name is closest to her heart

The actress explains that while accolades and recognition are invaluable, they can sometimes place a barrier between an actor and their audience

5 Mar 2025 10:50 am
Ziddi Girls series review: A college drama that lacks confidence

Ziddi Girls appears to have its heart in the right place,but lacks nuance in its portrayal of campus life and young adulthood

4 Mar 2025 5:55 pm
Did Sean Bakers Anora deserve to win Best Picture at the Oscars?

In a year where The Brutalist dissected the cost of artistic compromise, The Substance eviscerated Hollywoods fetish for youth, and Nickel Boys redefined the grammar for filmmaking, Anora sweeping the Oscars felt orchestrated and predictable

4 Mar 2025 5:32 pm
Madhavan interview: On 25 years of Alaipayuthe, moving to Dubai and modern parenting challenges

Actor Madhavan chats about all his latest ventures and looks back at his time during Alaipayuthe and his decision to move to Dubai

4 Mar 2025 4:23 pm
Manju Warrier interview: I learn from mistakes and go with the flow

The seasoned Malayalam actor opens up on her found-footage thriller Footage, which has been dubbed in Hindi, and the choices defining the second inning of her career

4 Mar 2025 1:54 pm
Millie Bobby Brown slams media for bullying over appearance

The 21-year-old British actress recently faced body-shaming following her appearance at The Electric State tour, with critics unfairly claiming she looked older than her age

4 Mar 2025 11:56 am
Emilia Perez finally won two Oscars, but silence on trans issues, Mexican criticism sparks backlash

With director Jacques Audiard, actress Zoe Saldana, and songwriters Clment Ducol and Camille winning the films only Oscars, none of the winners used their platform to speak about trans rights, despite the films central theme revolving around a trans character

4 Mar 2025 11:29 am
Adrien Brody sets record for longest Oscar acceptance speech for The Brutalist win

Brody won the award over stiff competition, beating A Complete Unknowns Timothe Chalamet and Conclaves Ralph Fiennes

4 Mar 2025 10:43 am
Focus on preserving history as BIFFes celebrates World Kannada Cinema Day

Sati Sulochana, the first Kannada talkie, was remembered in a session during the ongoing 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival

3 Mar 2025 11:41 pm
Anant Nag interview | On his Padma honour and secret to his longevity in Kannada cinema

Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag, who received the Padma Bhushan honour earlier this year, opens up on the long-delayed recognition and goes back in time to recollect some of the milestone moments from his career

3 Mar 2025 6:09 pm
Oscars 2025: Adrien Brody and Halle Berry recreate 2003 Oscars kiss on red carpet

Berry remains the only Black actress to win Best Leading Actress at the Academy Awards. She won it in 2002 for her role in the drama Monsters Ball

3 Mar 2025 3:46 pm
Haikyu!!: Anime series sequel announced; titled Haikyu!! vs. The Little Giant

The film will cover the 4th round nationals match between Karasuno High and Kamomedai High and show the clash between two Little Giants, Shoyo Hinata and Korai Hoshiumi

3 Mar 2025 2:54 pm
Oscars 2025: Fernanda Torres becomes this years Carnival muse as Brazil celebrates its first Academy Award with Im Still Here

The political biographical drama film, directed by Walter Salles, is based on Marcelo Rubens Paivas 2015 memoir of the same name

3 Mar 2025 1:36 pm
Oscars 2025: All you need to know about this years ceremony and what it means for the Academy Awards

With a big sweep for Anora at this years Oscars, the Academy seems to still fancy itself a champion of independent cinema, at least when it comes with the right mix of critical acclaim, cultural relevance, and zero financial threat to the studio system

3 Mar 2025 12:27 pm
Oscars 2025: No Other Land filmmaker calls out U.S. government on handling of Israel-Palestine conflict

No Other Land,the story of Palestinian activists fighting to protect their communities from demolition by the Israeli military, wonthe Oscarfor best documentary

3 Mar 2025 11:05 am
Oscars 2025 | Adrien Brody speaks against antisemitism and racism in Best Actor victory speech

Brody, while receiving the award, appeared emotional, stating that he wished for a more inclusive world

3 Mar 2025 10:21 am
Oscars 2025: Anora sweeps the Academy Awards, wins five Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress

An indie darling, made in 6 million USD, Sean Bakers Anora concludes a glorious awards run that began with its Palme DOr win at the Cannes Film Festival

3 Mar 2025 9:21 am
Oscars 2025 | Adrien Brody wins Best Actor for The Brutalist; Mikey Madison wins Best Actress for Anora

This is Brodys second Oscar, after winning in the same category in 2003 for Roman Polanskis The Pianist

3 Mar 2025 8:59 am
Oscars 2025: Im Still Here beats Emilia Prez, becomes first Brazilian film to win Best International Feature

Set during and after the military dictatorship in Brazil, the film tells the real-life story of Eunice Paiva, a woman dealing with the forced disappearance of her husband

3 Mar 2025 8:50 am
Oscars 2025: Host Conan OBrien speaks Hindi, greets India with namaskar

Speaking in Hindi, Conan said, Greetings to the people of India. Its morning there, so I hope you enjoy your breakfast with the Oscars

3 Mar 2025 7:45 am
Oscars 2025 | Zoe Saldaa wins Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Prez

Saldaa accepted the award from the reigning winner in the category, DaVine Joy Randolph.

3 Mar 2025 7:29 am
Oscars 2025: Foreign films Flow, In the Shadow of the Cypress win animation awards, beat out Hollywood

Flow, a Latvian production of spare and heart-warming beauty, and In the Shadow of the Cypress, an Iranian animation short, won Oscars, scripting a dual victory for foreign language titles in a genre dominated by effects-heavy Hollywood productions

3 Mar 2025 6:39 am
Oscars 2025 | Kieran Culkin wins Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain

Culkin won the award against fellow nominees Yura Borisov (Anora), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), and Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)

3 Mar 2025 6:15 am