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Actor Rishab Shetty escapes unhurt as boat capsizes during Kantara-1 shoot

A boat capsized during 'Kantara: Chapter 1' filming in Shivamogga; third crew-linked death reported during the filming

Veteran actor Rajesh passes away at age of 75, Rajinikanth mourns death

Veteran filmstar and writer Rajesh, who scripted his success story as powerful character actor in numerous films, died due to age-related ailment here on Thursday, a source close to him said. He was 75. He complained of uneasiness and was rushed to a hospital here but was declared dead, the source said. Several film personalities including Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth condoled his death. The news of the untimely death of my close friend, actor Rajesh, shocks me. It gives me immense pain. A wonderful man, may his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends, Rajini said in a post on the social media platform 'X'. Expressing deep shock over his sudden death, actress Radikaa Sarathkumar said Rajesh's is an unexpected demise. Shared so many movies together and had a deep respect to his wide knowledge of cinema and life, will be missed by family, friends and film fraternity. #RIP she said in a post on 'X'. Rajesh, who acted in over 150 films in Tamil, Malayal

Indian film industry has mixed response to Trump's 100% film import tariff

Industry leaders say Trump's proposed film tariff may hurt US box office earnings for Indian films, especially affecting smaller producers and Telugu cinema

WAVES Bazaar fuels global entertainment ties with ₹800 crore deals

The Bazaar also helped emerging creators pitch their IPs to a global network of buyers and collaborators, generating significant interest and fostering new partnerships

WAVES: Vaishnaw calls for co-production treaties, bridging digital divide

Vaishnaw also said in his opening remarks that culture inspires creativity which connects people across borders

Aamir Khan calls for more creative collaboration with China at WAVES Summit

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan calls for deeper collaboration between Indian and Chinese creative communities at the WAVES Summit 2025, emphasizing shared cultural values and storytelling

'Chhaava' screening in Parliament likely on Thursday, PM Modi to attend

The report suggests that the entire cast and crew of the film including Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, and others will also be attending this special screening

International Women's Day 2025: Top 5 films that everyone should watch

Let us take a moment to honor the stories of women who have inspired people throughout the world and cleared the path for future generations as we celebrate International Women's Day on March 8

AI tools will ultimately give you creative freedom: Namit Malhotra

Says can we make a biopic of an actor, of a sports person, or a big political leader, without having to put a standard actor and use the AI to create the actual personality?

Release for grief: When sincerity matters more than words themselves

Loss is humanity's lot, but as Gibson reaches urgently for their best gifts - love, humour, creation - we see it ought to be a connecting idea rather than an isolating one

It's an attempt to go back to my childhood: Shekhar Kapur on 'Masoom 2'

Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says he is trying to rediscover the creative naivety that shaped "Masoom" as he prepares for its much-awaited sequel. Veteran stars Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, who played lead roles in the 1983 film, are set to return for the sequel which will start shooting this year. Speaking at the red carpet of the inaugural Indian Film Festival Germany, where "Masoom" will be screened, the veteran director said the movie was born out of his complete inexperience and that gave it a unique quality. "It's like an attempt to go back to my childhood. And how do I become naive again? Because even Picasso said that. They asked him, 'what do you really want?' He said, 'I want to paint like I've never made a painting before.' And that was 'Masoom'. "'Masoom' was made by a person that did not know a thing about it. So I just said, 'okay, let me try.' And so I just had to concentrate on the story because I didn't know what a camera was and how that worked and ...

Theatre stampede: Actor Allu Arjun visits injured boy in hospital

Top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Tuesday visited the boy, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here after suffering serious injury in a stampede at the premiere of his latest film Pushpa 2. Earlier, Arjun scheduled to visit the hospital on January 5 but the plan was cancelled. The actor is added as accused No 11 in the case filed after a woman died and her eight-year-old son sustained serious injuries in the stampede on December 4. During Allu Arjun's visit to the hospital on Tuesday, Telangana State Film Development Corporation (FDC) Chairman Dil Raju was also present. Security was enhanced at the hospital in view of the actor's visit. The SHO of Ramgopalpet Police Station had issued a notice to Allu Arjun regarding his proposed visit to the hospital and advised him to keep it confidential so that public order could be maintained in and around the hospital. The SHO said police would make necessary arrangements for his visit. The 'Pushpa' actor had earlier said that he

Film producer Vipul Shah's Sunshine Pictures files for IPO to raise funds

Film and television producer-director Vipul Shah-backed Sunshine Pictures Ltd has filed draft papers with the market regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO comprises a total offer size of 83.75 lakh equity shares including a fresh issue of 50 lakh shares and an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of 33.75 lakh shares by promoters, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). Promoter Vipul Amrutlal Shah is proposing to sell 23.69 lakh shares, while Shefali Vipul Shah plans to offload 10.05 lakh shares. The company plans to utilize the proceeds from the fresh issue to meet its long-term working capital requirements, allocating up to Rs 94 crore to support future growth and operations, along with other general corporate purposes. Additionally, the listing of its equity shares on the stock exchanges is expected to enhance the company's visibility, strengthen its brand image, and create a public market for its shares in India. Sunshine Pictures is on

UFO Moviez sells its entire stake in associate company Mukta V N Films

The financial details were not disclosed in the filing. Additionally, UFO Moviez also sold 2,40,000 share warrants of Mukta V N Films

Blockbusters to flops: India's entertainment hits and misses of 2024

From hits like Stree 2 to big-budget flops, this year's movies brought blockbusters, surprises, and lessons in what works and what doesn't

Kalki, Stree 2, Maharaja among most popular Indian films of 2024: IMDb

Of all the movies and series released in India between January 1 and November 25, 2024, that have an average IMDb user rating of 5 or higher

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' earns Rs 449 cr at global box office in 2 days

Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2: The Rule" continues to spread like wildfire at the global box office, earning Rs 449 crore gross in just two days. The second part of the "Pushpa" franchise, which released across the globe on Friday with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, debuted with a historic box office score of Rs 294 crore gross on day one. Production banner Mythri Movie Makers, which has bankrolled "Pushpa 2", shared the movie's latest box office figures on social media. "WILDFIRE at the box-office #Pushpa2TheRule grosses 449 crores worldwide in 2 days... The fastest Indian film to hit the milestone," the studio said on X. The Sukumar-directed movie is a sequel to 2021's Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise". The film's day one collection of Rs 294 crore broke the record for the highest opening in the history of Indian cinema, which earlier belonged to SS Rajamouli's "RRR" (Rs 223.5 crore), followed by "Baahubali 2" (Rs 217 crore) and "Kalki 2898 AD" (

'All We Imagine As Light' named best 2024 film by Sight and Sound magazine

Director Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine As Light" has been selected as the best film of the year by prestigious Sight and Sound magazine that also voted "Anora", "La chimera", "Dahomey" and "Hard Truths" amongst its top five. Kapadia's Cannes Grand Prix winner, voted by the magazine's contributors, is "about love, but one that takes a clear stance against Islamophobia and other religious, caste and class prejudices that constrict real people's lives". The magazine said there are more female than male directors in the top ten, a feat that has only happened once before, in the pandemic year of 2020, when there were seven women listed. This year the count is at six. Kapadia, in a message to Sight and Sound team, shared her delight at her film being chosen as the best movie. "Astounded, actually. And very grateful as well. We used to get a copy of Sight and Sound at our film school, the Film & Television Institute of India. We were all excited when the new edition came out and ...

Lights, Camera, Commerce: Rajinikanth, Bachchan unite in branding mega-hit

Rajinikanth and Bachchan to be seen together on silver screen after 33 years since Hum in 1991

Should you buy these 5 film & entertainment stocks this festive season?

Media stocks in focus ahead of big film releases this Diwali: PVRInox, Eros Media and Shemaroo Entertainment among 5 stocks that can rally up to 28% from here on, shows technical charts.