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Back to silver screen: India's Jan-Nov box-office collection up 18%

In comparison, last year, despite major Diwali releases in November, the cumulative gross box office of the films released in the first 11 months of the year stood at Rs 9,862 crore

Back to silver screen: India's Jan-Nov box-office collection up 18%
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

OTT releases this week: Top movies, web series to watch this holiday season

If you're looking for OTT releases this week, there is so much to watch this holiday season. From web series to films across multiple OTT platforms, with a mix of all genres from romance to thrillers

OTT releases this week: Top movies, web series to watch this holiday season
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 6:25 PM IST

Avatar: Fire and Ash box office day 1: Early trends point to steady debut

The James Cameron-directed film Avatar: Fire and Ash's box office collection is expected to cross around ₹30 cr on the opening day. The movie was released in India on Dec 19

Avatar: Fire and Ash box office day 1: Early trends point to steady debut
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 4:59 PM IST

Dhurandhar box office day 14: Ranveer Singh film tops ₹450 crore mark

Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, was released on Dec 5 and is still going strong. Even in its second week, the Ranveer Singh film is doing well and has already made over ₹450 crore in 14 days

Dhurandhar box office day 14: Ranveer Singh film tops ₹450 crore mark
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 1:26 PM IST

Best Christmas movies to watch in 2025: Classics, rom-coms and family picks

Christmas is a very joyous occasion for all holiday lovers. Here's a curated list of must-watch Christmas films, spanning family favourites, rom-coms, adventures and animated classics

Best Christmas movies to watch in 2025: Classics, rom-coms and family picks
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 5:30 PM IST

Dhurandhar box office Collection: Ranveer Singh film to enter ₹500 cr club

Dhurandhar entered the Rs 400 cr club in just 12 days and is now all set to cross the 500 cr mark. Its total box office collection stands at Rs 437.25 crore to date. It was released on Dec 5

Dhurandhar box office Collection: Ranveer Singh film to enter ₹500 cr club
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 12:52 PM IST

Avatar: Fire and Ash eyes massive global opening as James Cameron returns

James Cameron returns to Pandora as Avatar: Fire and Ash eyes a massive global opening amid towering franchise expectations; know India release date

Avatar: Fire and Ash eyes massive global opening as James Cameron returns
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 12:03 PM IST

How Akshaye Khanna's Rehman Dakait emerged as Dhurandhar's surprise hero

On the Dhurandhar success, actor Akshaye Khanna steps away from the limelight. The actor is earning praise for his role in the Aditya Dhar directorial, spending time at his Alibaug home

How Akshaye Khanna's Rehman Dakait emerged as Dhurandhar's surprise hero
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 5:57 PM IST

Akhanda 2 box office day 6: Balakrishna starrer slips despite ₹70 cr mark

Due to working days, Balakrishna Nandamuri's latest, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, had yet another drop at the box office. The movie just made it into the top 10 highest-grossing 2025 Telugu films

Akhanda 2 box office day 6: Balakrishna starrer slips despite ₹70 cr mark
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 5:25 PM IST

Best of OTT in 2025: From The Family Man 3 to Ba***ds of Bollywood and more

For Indian OTT platforms, 2025 turned out to be a historic year as viewers embraced everything from dramas to thrillers. Throughout the year, these series dominated and buzzed the whole year

Best of OTT in 2025: From The Family Man 3 to Ba***ds of Bollywood and more
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 4:05 PM IST

Homebound makes Oscar shortlist: A look at India's past nominations

India's official Oscar entry 'Homebound' has been shortlisted for the International Feature Film category, joining 14 other global films in the 98th Academy Awards race

Homebound makes Oscar shortlist: A look at India's past nominations
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 12:26 PM IST

Oscars 2026: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound shortlisted for Best Int'l Film

Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa starrer 'Homebound' has been selected among the 15 films that have become eligible for the final nominations in the International Feature Film category

Oscars 2026: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound shortlisted for Best Int'l Film
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 7:51 AM IST

Dhurandhar box office collection Day 12: Ranveer's film enters 400 cr club

Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, is unstoppable at the box office. With a record-breaking second Monday collection, the spy thriller made history by crossing Rs 400 crore in just 12 days

Dhurandhar box office collection Day 12: Ranveer's film enters 400 cr club
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 7:39 AM IST

Border 2 teaser out: Sunny Deol returns, Varun Dhawan & Diljit join forces

Sunny Deol's powerful comeback to the battlefield in the much-awaited war epic has been revealed in the 'Border 2' teaser. Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, and Varun Dhawan are also featured in the film

Border 2 teaser out: Sunny Deol returns, Varun Dhawan & Diljit join forces
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 winners: Paatal Lok 2, Black Warrant dominate

The 6th Filmfare OTT Awards took place in Mumbai on December 15. The evening was graced by several big celebrities, to showrunners, and technical crew members lifting the black lady

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 winners: Paatal Lok 2, Black Warrant dominate
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 1:34 PM IST

Dhurandhar hits ₹600 cr worldwide, posts higher second Monday earnings

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continues to soar in the second weekend. The film scaled the ₹600 crore peak in just 11 days. The espionage thriller was released in theatres on Dec 5, 2025, globally

Dhurandhar hits ₹600 cr worldwide, posts higher second Monday earnings
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

Akhanda 2 box office day 3: Balakrishna film crosses Rs 60 crore in India

Akhanda 2 has crossed the Rs 60 cr mark at the Indian box office. Nandamuri Balakrishna's film has already surpassed the Rs 100-crore mark globally. The film was released in theatres on Dec 12, 2025

Akhanda 2 box office day 3: Balakrishna film crosses Rs 60 crore in India
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 5:43 PM IST

Dhurandhar box office collection day 11: Ranveer Singh film creates history

Dhurandhar made history at the box office in its second weekend, earning over Rs 100 cr in just two days. As per the Sacnilk, the film's weekend box office collection was around Rs 112 crore

Dhurandhar box office collection day 11: Ranveer Singh film creates history
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 11:44 AM IST

Dhurandhar box office collection day 8: Ranveer's film enters 300 cr club

Aditya Dhar's spy thriller film Dhurandhar has been running for almost a week in theatres. The Ranveer Singh starrer has continued to show growth and has surpassed Rs 300 crore worldwide

Dhurandhar box office collection day 8: Ranveer's film enters 300 cr club
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 6:07 PM IST

Akhanda 2 storms theatres with powerful start and huge advance bookings

Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, action drama ft. Nandamuri Balakrishna made its big premiere today, Dec 12. On the day of its release, experts shared their forecasts at the box office

Akhanda 2 storms theatres with powerful start and huge advance bookings
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 5:21 PM IST