Page 11 - Film Industry

Mollywood Director Ranjith faces fresh #MeToo allegations; FIRs filed

The latest complaint has been lodged by a young actor who alleges he was sexually abused by director Ranjith in 2012

British film investors aim to revive studio plan amid push for growth

Marlow Film Studios said it would appeal to a national planning body after the proposed new studio complex was rejected

Mohanlal, AMMA team quit over scandal, new leadership expected soon

The association announced the resignation through an official statement, assuring that a new leadership will be selected soon

Hema Committee report paves way for #MeToo movement in Mollywood

What was the MeToo movement and how has the Hema Committee report, delayed by five years, reignited the fight against sexual harassment in the film industry

Media misleading public perception of film industry, says Suresh Gopi

Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Tuesday lashed out at the media, accusing it of misleading the public's perception about the film industry regarding the recent allegations of sexual harassment against actors and directors. The actor-politician termed the allegations as "food" for the media and said they were welcome to make money out of it. The Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism, however, said they should not try to destroy such a huge industry like cinema. He was responding to reporters' queries over the recent allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against various directors and actors, including CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh. "This is all food for you, is what I understand. You can use it to make money. (There is) no problem with that. But these issues are before the court, and it has the intelligence and logic to arrive at a decision regarding them. "You (media) are not only making people fight each other for your own gains, you are also misleading public ..

'Code names for women': Hema committee report shakes Malayalam cinema

The Hema committee, appointed by the Kerala government, highlighted issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, including unwanted physical advances even before commencing work

Sridevi's 61st birthday: Husband Boney kapoor with daughters wish the actor

On her 61st birth anniversary, filmmaker Boney Kapoor paid tribute to his late wife and actor Sridevi. Daughter and actor Khushi Kapoor also shared a photo of herself with her late mother

Saudi Arabia: MBS wants Hollywood's help to grow local film industry

Beyond attracting foreign producers, Saudi Arabia is hoping to plant the roots of its own industry, reflecting its values

Recreating magic of single-screen: UP looks to revive closed cinema halls

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to draft a blueprint to revive cinemas and facilitate construction of multiplexes and single-screen movie halls

House of the Dragon Season 3: Release date, cast, plot and what to expect

After the end of season 2, the third season of House of the Dragon has been confirmed. This television drama is an American series made by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO

The Kerala script: What is behind the resurgence of Malayalam cinema?

Few would have imagined the blockbuster year for Malayalam cinema that 2024 is turning out to be

Rajkummar and Shraddha starrer 'Stree 2' to release its trailer on July 18

As per the Bollywood Hungama, the trailer of Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's movie, Stree 2, will be released on July 18. The film is a sequel of 'Stree' with the same lead roles back in 2018

Bad Newz trailer addresses heteropaternal superfecundation: What is it?

Vicky Kaushal, Tripti Dimri and Ammy Virkare are in the news after the trailer release of their upcoming film 'Bad Newz'. The trailer highlights a rare case of Heteropaternal Superfecundation

Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 6; Prabhas movie rules at BO

Nag Ashwin directed Kalki 2898 AD is doing spectacular business at the box office. The total collection of the movie is getting close to Rs 600 crore

Hina Khan reveals stage 3 breast cancer; Know more about symptoms and cure

Hina Khan shocked her fans today after she announced that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer; she added she is determined to overcome the disease

Boney Kapoor's consortium signs concession pact for Noida int'l film city

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor and Bhutani Infra backed firm Bayview Projects on Thursday signed a concession agreement with YEIDA for development of Noida International Film City. Bayview Projects had won the bid on January 31 with the offering of 18 per cent revenue share to the Uttar Pradesh government - the highest among four bidders. Kapoor and Ashish Bhutani of Bhutani Group signed the agreement in presence of Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) CEO Arun Vir Singh and Additional CEO Shailendra Bhatia at the authority's office in Greater Noida. With the concession agreement, the developer has been handed over the allotted land parcel to begin work for the first phase of the project, according to an official. The film city is to be built at 1,000-acre land in a public-private partnership in Sector 21 of YEIDA along the Yamuna Expressway near Noida. About 230 acre will be developed in the first phase. Of the 1,000-acre land, 220 acre is for commercial use and 78

Hamare Baarah and Maharaj: To watch or not to watch

Heckler's veto or preventing harm? Censoring films that cause offence opens up a can of worms

Actor Noor Malabika Das, Kajol's co-star from 'The Trial' found dead

Actor Noor Malabika Das was found dead at her Mumbai's Lokhandwala apartment in a suspected case of suicide. In the 2023 legal drama 'The Trial,' Assam-based actor was seen acting with Kajol

Media baron Ramoji Rao, founder of Ramoji Film City, passes away at 87

Ramoji Rao took his last breath at 3:45 am on Saturday. He was admitted to the hospital on June 5 after facing difficulty in breathing, the Eenadu Group said

Anjali breaks silence after Nandamuri Balakrishna pushed her on stage

The video showing Nandamuri Balakrishna pushing away Anjali on the stage after the latter couldn't hear him had gone viral online and generated outrage