Entertainment

Internet advertising revenue is projected to nearly double from $7.5 billion in 2025 to $14.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 13.9 per cent

From Star TV and Zee's satellite revolution to Netflix and JioStar, India's media industry has evolved into a ₹2.8-trillion digital and entertainment powerhouse

Christopher Nolan's blockbuster epic film 'The Odyssey' has drawn in another record in its celebrated box office journey.As per Variety, the film has officially become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time with USD 1.352 billion worldwide. With this, it has overtaken the benchmark set by 2024's 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' which collected USD 1.338 billion.'The Odyssey', opened in theatres on July 17 and collected a mighty USD 123 million in its domestic debut. Since then, the epic has earned USD 516 million domestically and USD 835 million internationally.Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds celebrated the milestone on social media and wrote, "Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of The Odyssey for becoming the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time. That is one helluva car."This came days after 'The Odyssey' became the highest-grossing film of Nolan's career.The film has also become the highest-grossing movie of Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Tom ...

India's app market crossed $345 million in Q2 revenue as AI, entertainment and digital services pushed non-gaming apps ahead, extending a trend seen in the first quarter

Lionsgate Studios is exploring a potential sale, with France's Bollore Group and Banijay among companies weighing takeover bids amid media consolidation

The Centre plans to refer the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer "Satluj" to an Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC) constituted under the IT Rules 2021 for a detailed examination and future course of action, government sources said on Tuesday, two days after streaming platform ZEE5 was directed to take down the film over "security concerns". The film, which was earlier titled "Punjab '95" and details the life of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in Punjab in the turbulent 1990s when the state was reeling under terrorism, was stuck with the censors for more than three years. Released uncut on ZEE5 under the new title of "Satluj" on July 3, the film was removed from the platform on July 5. Sources said the matter will now be examined by the IDC, a committee constituted under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, to consider grievances relating to content published by OTT platforms and digital news publishers and make recommendations to the ...

Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga turned a weak opening into a hit, proving that authentic audience engagement can outperform conventional film marketing

The Indian public relations industry is expected to reach Rs 4,500 crore by 2030, having grown 11 per cent in FY26 to reach Rs 3,230 crore, according to a report. The growth rate of 11 per cent in FY26 is a moderation from a decade-long CAGR of 12 per cent, signalling a maturing industry, said the SPRINT 2026 report by Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI). In FY26, the Indian PR industry accounted for 12.6 per cent of the Asia-Pacific market, the report, which was released on Thursday, added. As per the report, the government's share of top client categories has nearly tripled between 2022 and 2026, from 4 per cent to 11 per cent, even as private corporates -- the industry's mainstay -- slipped from 48 per cent to 42 per cent over the same period. Start-ups have nearly quadrupled their share, from 6 per cent to 22 per cent over the same period. "Overall, start-ups, education and ed-tech, government and FMCG are the strongest sectoral gainers," it said. The re

Specialised investment funds are bringing institutional capital into Indian cinema, treating film IP and movie portfolios as a new alternative asset class

The streaming schedule for this week is jam-packed with a variety of titles. Viewers can look forward to new documentaries, comedies, and more on major platforms, promising entertainment for all types

The Tamil micro-drama platform will offer two-minute episodic content rooted in hyperlocal storytelling and plans multilingual expansion by FY27-end

Netflix has hinted that the Money Heist universe will continue beyond Berlin Season 2, sparking speculation around Money Heist Season 6 and future stories from the hit franchise

SVF eyes growth beyond Bengal with Hindi, Gujarati and Punjabi bets, leveraging its integrated model as it tests scale in India's competitive content market

India’s $300 million microdrama market is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2030, according to Lumikai’s State of India Interactive Media Report 2025.

India's microdrama segment is set for rapid growth, with user adoption rising sharply, though OTT platforms continue to lead in monetisation and paying subscriber base

India's indoor amusement industry has reached ₹15,000 crore as consumer spending rises, though high GST and regulatory gaps could affect expansion, says Anarock-IAAPI report

As per estimates of the Ministry of Tourism, travel and tourism contributed 5.22% to GDP in FY24, close to pre-pandemic levels, while supporting an estimated 8.46 crore direct and indirect jobs

A decade after launch, Netflix has won India's premium viewers - and now eyes mass scale with sports, ads and connected TVs

Universal Music India has acquired a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, betting on film music and pan-diaspora storytelling to drive its next phase of growth

From House of Cards to Indian stories going global, Netflix's decade in India marks how streaming reshaped entertainment, redrew media power, and changed what the world watches