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The Kerala Story 2 morning shows cancelled, fans confused; details inside

Morning shows for The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond have been cancelled after a last-minute legal intervention by the Kerala High Court on February 26-27, due to the wrong portrayal of the state

The Kerala Story 2 morning shows cancelled, fans confused; details inside
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Assi box office collection day 7: Taapsee Pannu starrer dips on Thursday

Assi, the courtroom drama starring Taapsee Pannu and directed by Anubhav Sinha, continued its subdued run at the box office on Day 7. The film grossed a cumulative India net of around ₹6.6 cr

Assi box office collection day 7: Taapsee Pannu starrer dips on Thursday
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

R Madhavan says Dubai fans are flying to India to watch Dhurandhar 2

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar sequel, Dhurandhar 2, is all set to return on Mar 19, 2026. R Madhavan revealed that fans from the UAE will travel to India to watch the second part in theatres

R Madhavan says Dubai fans are flying to India to watch Dhurandhar 2
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

AI most democratic tech in film industry, says Shekhar Kapur at BS Manthan

BS Manthan: Shekhar Kapur says AI is the most democratic tech in films, calls it widely misunderstood and says it empowers young creators to make movies faster and cheaper

AI most democratic tech in film industry, says Shekhar Kapur at BS Manthan
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 6:13 PM IST

Yash's Toxic release date 'confirmed': Teaser, cast, plot of movie revealed

The teaser-trailer for Yash's next movie, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, was released to fans. Now that the actor revealed the teaser on Friday, internet users have gone crazy about it

Yash's Toxic release date 'confirmed': Teaser, cast, plot of movie revealed
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 5:54 PM IST

O Romeo box office day 6: Shahid Kapoor's film set to cross Rs 50 cr soon

O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, is performing well at the box office. Released on February 13, 2026, it has surpassed Shahid's earlier film Kaminey

O Romeo box office day 6: Shahid Kapoor's film set to cross Rs 50 cr soon
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Yash's Toxic plot 'leaked' ahead of March action thriller trailer launch

Yash's 'Toxic' plot leaked ahead of its trailer launch. The action thriller was shared on GCC & Middle East distributors' website. With Yash, Kiara Advani & Huma Qureshi are also playing major roles

Yash's Toxic plot 'leaked' ahead of March action thriller trailer launch
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:26 PM IST

The Kerala Story 2: Release date and cast of controversial sequel revealed

After the success of The Kerala Story, filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah has revealed the sequel trailer, The Kerala Story 2. The film is slated for release in theatres on 27th February

The Kerala Story 2: Release date and cast of controversial sequel revealed
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan on ventilator support, to undergo surgery

Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan, was rushed to the hospital yesterday, Feb 17, after his health deteriorated. The latest reports say that he is on a ventilator after his blood pressure spiked

Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan on ventilator support, to undergo surgery
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

AI to crash filmmaking costs, open doors to new storytellers: Shekhar Kapur

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on Tuesday said artificial intelligence will dramatically lower the cost of filmmaking and open doors for a new generation of storytellers. The director, known for critical and commercial hits such as "Masoom", "Mr India" and "Bandit Queen", said he has already begun using AI in his own work. "In filmmaking, it will bring a lot of new filmmakers in because the cost of filmmaking is going to come crashing down with AI. That's what's going to happen," Kapur told PTI on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam here. The director described AI as a "democratic technology" that could transform not just cinema, but India's broader economic and creative landscape. "I think that India will add a trillion dollars a year to its GDP with AI. It is the most democratic technology to hit us... It goes right down the pyramid to those that really need it. "AI can do everything but what it can't do is be intuitive. And therefore, people who haven't

AI to crash filmmaking costs, open doors to new storytellers: Shekhar Kapur
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

Dhurandhar 2: BMC threatens to blacklist Aditya Dhar's film, know why

B62 Studios' Aditya Dhar has been blacklisted from seeking authorisation to shoot Dhurandhar 2 in Mumbai. Officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) made the decision

Dhurandhar 2: BMC threatens to blacklist Aditya Dhar's film, know why
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

O Romeo box office collection day 4: Shahid Kapoor film slows on Monday

Amid mixed reviews and weekday pressure, the Vishal Bhardwaj film has maintained stability, crossing the ₹30 crore milestone within four days of release

O Romeo box office collection day 4: Shahid Kapoor film slows on Monday
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Rajkummar Rao's new appearance triggers health concerns on social media

Rajkummar Rao's new appearance has shocked his fans. As people eagerly await his big-screen return, the actor's new look has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion

Rajkummar Rao's new appearance triggers health concerns on social media
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

O' Romeo box office collection Day 1: Shahid Kapoor's film sees dull start

Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj are collaborating again with O Romeo, a violent gangster drama that was released today (February 13). The film also stars Triptii Dimri and Nana Patekar

O' Romeo box office collection Day 1: Shahid Kapoor's film sees dull start
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 6:26 PM IST

The screaming need for cinema screens in over 80% of India's pin codes

Not every film can be a crowd-puller, but in over 80 per cent of India's pin codes, there aren't even screens for those interested

The screaming need for cinema screens in over 80% of India's pin codes
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Sonu Sood extend support to jailed Rajpal Yadav

Many Bollywood celebs and politicians have offered help to comic actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with a cheque-bounce case. The case relates to the failure of Yadav's 2010 directorial debut

Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Sonu Sood extend support to jailed Rajpal Yadav
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Border 2 box office collection Day 19: Sunny Deol's movie crosses 464 crore

The Anurag Singh directorial Border 2 recently entered the Rs 300 crore mark in India. However, according to various reports, worldwide collection currently stands at Rs 464.22 crore

Border 2 box office collection Day 19: Sunny Deol's movie crosses 464 crore
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Border 2 box office collection Day 18: War drama ready to enter 500 cr club

Border 2, arrived in theatres on Jan 23, 2026. In the domestic market, the war drama has already surpassed ₹300 cr and has been doing well at the box office, although earnings dropped in between

Border 2 box office collection Day 18: War drama ready to enter 500 cr club
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 9:49 AM IST

Mardaani 3 box office collection Day 11: Rani Mukerji's cop film holds firm

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 continues to attract audiences as it enters its week 2. The film has maintained its firm box office, adding Rs 1.15 crore on Day 11, taking its total collection to Rs 37 cr

Mardaani 3 box office collection Day 11: Rani Mukerji's cop film holds firm
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

Aamir Khan's Lahore 1947 release date out: Sunny Deol-Preity Zinta reunite

Announced in 2023, Lahore 1947 has drawn attention for its period setting and star cast, marking Preity Zinta's big-screen comeback alongside Sunny Deol

Aamir Khan's Lahore 1947 release date out: Sunny Deol-Preity Zinta reunite
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 1:49 PM IST