Page 12 - Film Industry

Actor Ranveer Singh's turban look from Dhurandhar leaked, netizens react

Aditya Dhar's next movie, tentatively titled Dhurandhar, is currently being filmed by actor Ranveer Singh. The actor's new appearance, which includes a turban and beard is creating quite a buzz

PM Modi meets Diljit Dosanjh, calls the meeting 'a fantastic start to 2025'

PM Modi recently met Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. The two talked about Indian heritage and art. Fans referred to it as a 'proud moment' for Indian entertainment

Pushpa 2 box office collection day 27: Allu Arjun's film crosses Rs 1170 cr

Even in its fourth week, Pushpa 2: The Rule continues to make a lot of money at the box office. As per the Sacnilk.com, Pushpa 2 has already made over Rs 1170 crore in India

Movies Releasing in January 2025: Emergency, Deva, Fateh and more

Major Bollywood films like Emergency, Fateh, and Santosh are set to release in January 2025, offering diverse plots ranging from historical drama to cyber thrillers and action-packed stories

Malayalam film industry lost at least Rs 650 crore in 2024, say producers

Though Mollywood has produced a few blockbusters that received a pan-Indian release and reaped huge profit in 2024, only 26 of the 204 films released in the year got a rewarding collection, as per the figures released by the Kerala Film Producers Association. Of the 199 new films and five remastered versions of earlier productions released in theatres for which the industry spent around Rs 1,000 crore, only 26 films got a profit Rs 300-Rs 350 crore from theatres, KFPA secretary A Rakesh told PTI. The figures meant that the industry suffered a loss of Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore during the year, he said. All the stakeholders, including actors, should keep strict financial discipline in the Malayalam filmdom to sustain cinema industry, Rakesh said. Only 26 films released this year come under super hit, hit, and average hit categories. These films made a profit of around Rs 300 to Rs 350 crore, while other films could not make any impact in the theatres. He said more than 200 films

Baby John box office Day 2: Varun Dhawan film crashes with just Rs 4.5 cr

Varun Dhawan's Baby John got off to a good start. But, the film's success was short-lived because on its second day, its box office collection significantly dropped. Atlee's film was released on Dec 2

Housefull 5: Akshay Kumar, Riteish, and cast celebrate end of filming

Housefull 5 is highly anticipated, as it marks the continuation of one of Bollywood's most successful comedy franchises. Fardeen Khan shared photos of himself, Abhishek, Akshay, Riteish and others

Legendary Malayalam writer, 'Jnanpith' awardee MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91

Noted writer and Jnanpith award winner M T Vasudevan Nair, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here following heart failure, has passed away, hospital sources said on Wednesday. He was 91. "MT has died," a hospital source told PTI without elaborating. The office of Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed receiving the information about MT's demise. He had been under the care of a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including cardiologists and critical care experts, since his hospitalisation last week.

How Shyam Benegal redefined Indian cinema with subaltern narratives

Through his films, Shyam Benegal gave voice to the subaltern, often placing women or people from downtrodden communities at the centre of his narratives

From Ankur to Zubeidaa: Celebrating Shyam Benegal with 7 most iconic films

Shyam Benegal, a renowned filmmaker, passed away in Mumbai on Monday at the age of 90 from chronic kidney illness. Here are 7 of his best-known films that proves his deep understanding of human nature

Shyam Benegal dies at 90: Condolences pour in for veteran filmmaker

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday condoled the demise of veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal and said his passing away marks the end of a glorious chapter of Indian cinema and television. Murmu said Benegal started a new kind of cinema and crafted several classics. "A veritable institution, he groomed many actors and artists. His extraordinary contribution was recognised in the form of numerous awards including Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Bhushan. My condolences to the members of his family and his countless admirers," the President said in a post on X. Benegal, who heralded a new era in Hindi cinema with the 'parallel movement' in the 1970s and 1980s with classics such as "Ankur", "Mandi" and "Manthan", died on Monday at a hospital in Mumbai after battling chronic kidney disease. He was 90. "The passing of Shri Shyam Benegal marks the end of a glorious chapter of Indian cinema and television," Murmu said.

Shyam Benegal no more: Look back at illustrious work of veteran filmmaker

Shyam Benegal breathed his last today at 6:38 pm at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, where he was undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90 after prolonged illness

He breathed his last at 6.30 pm at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai

97th Oscars list: Laapataa Ladies out, all eyes now on Guneet Monga's Anuja

After Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies failed to cut the next round of the International Feature Film category at the Oscars, India's hopes now centre on Anuja, a live-action short film

Director Atlee confirms 'bang-on' collab with Salman Khan for his next

Atlee, the director of Jawan, is thrilled to work with Salman Khan for his next project, A6. Amazing news regarding his upcoming 'bang-on' announcement has been revealed by him

Tabu stuns as Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy, netizens can't keep calm

Indian actress Tabu made her debut as the mysterious Sister Francesca in the fifth episode of Dune: Prophecy, HBO's prequel series to Denis Villeneuve's renowned sci-fi blockbuster franchise

Actor Keerthy Suresh marries Antony Thattil in Goa, photos go viral

In Goa, actor Keerthy Suresh wed his longtime boyfriend Antony Thattil. Members of the film community showered the actor with congratulations when he posted his wedding photos online

Kannada actor Darshan and others granted bail in Renukaswamy murder case

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted bail to Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the Renukaswamy murder case. Along with Darshan, the court also gave bail to his friend Pavithra Gowda and seven others who are still in jail in connection with the case. The actor was arrested on June 11 this year for allegedly killing Renukaswamy, his fan, on June 8 for sending obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda. The actor was earlier lodged at the Parappana Agrahara Jail in Bengaluru, but when a photograph went viral showing him relaxing with some of the jail inmates, he was transferred to Ballari Central Jail. Darshan is presently hospitalised for back pain.

IMDb list of the highest grossing Indian movies of 2024, details inside

As the year 2024 ends, IMDb has announced the most popular Indian film of the year. Not only the Bollywood but many South Indian films have also stolen the show and marked their presence worldwide

Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary: Kapoors plan grand celebrations

The Kapoor family is prepared to celebrate the patriarch Raj Kapoor's 100th birthday. On the special day, the family even travelled to Delhi to invite PM Modi to join the celebrations