Hindi Movies

Dharmendra admitted to hospital; 'not in a great state', says report

Veteran actor Dharmendra, who has been in hospital for several days, is in a serious condition but is stable, an industry insider said on Monday. The 89-year-old actor has been in and out of south Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital. "Dharamji's health is not in a great state," the insider told PTI on condition of anonymity. Son Sunny Deol's representative denied reports that the "Sholay" star was on ventilator. "Dharam ji is still in the hospital. The doctors have not advised him to go home. He is recovering and is under observation. He is not on ventilator," the PR representative told PTI.

Diwali releases open strong but fail to sustain momentum at Box Office

Even with a festive start, Bollywood's Diwali releases, Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, are seeing slipping collections as viewers choose films with stronger stories and engaging content

From streaming to theatres: How platforms are reaching Indian moviegoers

Amazon MGM Studios' 'Nishaanchi' marks its second theatrical release in India, showing how streaming platforms are now also releasing films in cinemas, not just online

Pankaj Dheer, Mahabharat's Karna, passes away at 68 after battling cancer

Pankaj Dheer also appeared in several supporting roles in many Hindi films, including 'Sadak', 'Soldier', and 'Baadshah'

Frames per Second: The billionaire as a common man in a world of ambition

Shah Rukh Khan is India's richest actor now, but one of his early films, 'Raju Ban Gaya Genteman', was a nuanced critique of ambition and the pursuit of wealth

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' to release on YouTube Movies on Aug 1

Superstar Aamir Khan on Tuesday announced that his latest release "Sitaare Zameen Par" will be available on YouTube Movies on demand, after its theatrical run. Starting August 1, the film will stream exclusively on YouTube in India at Rs 100, and in 38 international markets, including US, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, among others, with pricing localised for each market. "The price point for this film is Rs. 100. It is a family film and I want the entire family to watch the film together. If the family of four decides to watch this film at Rs. 100 then it will cost Rs. 25 per person. "By the time we finish our theatrical run maybe we would've reached more than a crore people but what about the remaining people? So, my attempt is to reach every person through my film," the 60-year-old actor told reporters here at a press conference. Directed by R S Prasanna, "Sitaare Zameen Par" was released in theatres across the country in June, earning

Delhi HC to hear pleas on July 30 on govt's nod to release Udaipur Files

The Delhi High Court on Monday said it would hear on July 30, the pleas challenging the Centre's nod to release the film "Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder". The court was also informed that an application has been made by the producers of the film to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for re-certification of the movie, and it is likely to be considered shortly. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela listed the pleas for hearing on Wednesday after a request for adjournment was made on behalf of one of the petitioners. The two petitions were listed before the high court in pursuance to the Supreme Court's direction to the petitioners to approach the high court against the Centre's decision of giving nod for the film's release. The petitions have been filed by Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani and Mohd Javed, who is an accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case. The apex court, on July 25, had said that ...

SC defers hearing on 'Udaipur Files', tells makers to await govt decision

Supreme Court says accused in Kanhaiya Lal murder case, on which 'Udaipur Files' is based, can't recover reputation if the film is released

SC agrees to hear plea against HC order staying release of Udaipur Files

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to stay the release of the film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal tailor murder', which was scheduled to hit the screens on July 11. After the counsel appearing for the producers sought urgent listing of the plea saying that the film's release was stayed despite the censor board certification, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said it would hear it on Wednesday or any day thereafter. The counsel contended that the apex court had refused urgent listing of the plea seeking a stay on the film's release but the high court interfered and stayed it on July 10. "We have spent money on the movie and obtained CBFC certification, but despite that the high court stayed its release. This is a violation of our rights," the counsel contended and sought urgent listing of the plea on Tuesday. The bench said it would hear the plea on Wednesday or any day thereafter. On July 10, the Delhi High

Lights, camera, crisis? Hindi films struggle despite 27% box office jump

Despite big box-office earnings, Bollywood insiders warn of dwindling theatre audiences, overdependence on big-budget films, and a growing shift toward OTT platforms

Multiplexes bank on 'Housefull 5' repeat viewings to lift footfalls

As of Thursday, advance ticket sales for the film - which revolves around three imposters named Jolly (played by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh) claiming to be heirs of billions

Sitaare Zameen Par trailer out: Check release date, cast, & what to expect

Packed with emotional drama and a heart-warming storyline, Aamir Khan starrer Sitaare Zameen Par is scheduled to release in theatres on 20 June 2025

Movies may see action-packed footfall by May-end, says PVR INOX's Bijli

PVR INOX is also banking on more initiatives like re-releases and affordable pricing initiatives like Cinema Lovers Day and Blockbuster Tuesdays

Frames per second: Fun and games, from Satyajit Ray and Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson presenting a restored version of Satyajit Ray's 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri at Cannes is a fitting tribute from an admirer to a master

Why Anurag Kashyap has issued apology amid controversy over film 'Phule'

Anurag Kashyap made remarks that were perceived as derogatory towards the Brahmin community. This led to a massive uproar online

Lead role changes in cinema business: Bollywood makes way for South India

Hindi cinema has lost steam with its share in nationwide film revenue dropping from 44% in 2023 to 40% in 2024

Bhool Chuk Maaf trailer out: Rajkummar Rao gets caught in endless time loop

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi star in the romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf, where their love story is hilariously trapped in a time loop. The film is to be released in theatres worldwide on May 9

Are Hindi films struggling due to quick OTT releases? Aamir Khan thinks so

Aamir Khan said the current business model in Hindi cinema was flawed, as filmmakers urged audiences to watch their films in theatres but made them available on OTT within eight weeks if they did not

Bollywood's versatile genius: Karma's Child captures Subhash Ghai's journey

Between 1976 and 1999, Ghai made 15 films, 11 of which were blockbusters, and one of which (Karz) attained cult status

Valentine's Day 2025: 5 best romantic movies to watch with your partner

Movies have the power to bring couples closer and deepen their bond. Here are the 5 best movies to watch with your loved ones this Valentine's Day