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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.

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

SC to screen 'Laapataa Ladies' today; Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao to attend

The Supreme Court will hold a special screening of Kiran Rao-directed Laapataa Ladies for the judges, their families, and registry officials

Indian film industry to increase film shootings, screenings in Russia

Film production and distribution companies in Russia are wooing Indian filmmakers and promoting their movies

Lights, camera, no action: Theatres cut down shows as films perform poorly

Multiplexes with five to six auditoriums are limiting screenings to two or three, while single-screen theatres are temporarily suspending operations, citing slow business and high operational costs

'All We Imagine As Light' first Indian film to compete at Cannes in 30 yrs

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light has been selected for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the "Competition" category

Preserving the magic

Martin Scorsese's rich legacy not only includes a compelling oeuvre but also the numerous films he has preserved and restored for future generations to cherish

Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar: Things Falling Apart

The struggles of a young couple to find economic security in a small town is a realistic take on the romanticised mofussil of Hindi cinema

'Odh' wins best film award at IFFI's 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow

"Odh", a short film about the receding beachlines of Goa, has bagged the best film award in the third edition of the '75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow' (CMOT) initiative, held at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here. The '75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow', which was started by the IFFI in 2021 to mark the 75 years of India's Independence, aims to encourage and nurture young creative talents from various trades of filmmaking. The segment was powered by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in collaboration with ShortsTV. During the 53-hour Challenge, 75 contestants were divided into five teams to produce short films. "The CMOT is the best platform for young creative minds across India who are driven into making films with good content," said Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Managing Director. Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, one of the jury members for 75 CMOT, said creating a short film in 48 hours on the theme The ...

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer available on rent for Rs 149 on Prime Video

The movie is available in the 4K version for streaming on Book My Show Stream, and it can be rented for Rs 199

New Bollywood movies releasing in the upcoming week: All you need to know

The month of September 2023 will see the release of several highly anticipated films that have been creating a buzz among both audiences and the film industry for quite some time

Jawan on Google: Type Jawan in search engine to get an SRK surprise

This is the second time a Shahrukh Khan film has hit the bull's eye this year after the release of Pathaan in January