Page 19 - Indian Film Industry

Dhoom 4: Ranbir Kapoor to start filming from April 2026 with brand new look

Ahead of the much-awaited film Dhoom 4, actor Ranbir Kapoor is preparing for a significant transformation. India Today reports that the actor will begin shoot for Dhoom 4 next year, April 2026

Fateh box office collection day 4: Sonu Sood-starrer earns just Rs 85 lakh

Sonu Sood-starrer 'Fateh' hasn't been attracting many moviegoers since its release on January 10. The film has got mixed reviews. Also it has witnessed a massive drop in earnings on the first Monday

Game Changer box office collection Day 3: Ram charan film earns 90 crore

Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, is doing well at the box office. The Sacnilk reports that the movie has made a total of Rs 89.6 crore net in India so far

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 ...

RIP, Pritish Nandy: Bold, brash, brilliant, and a man for all seasons

Veteran writer, poet and filmmaker Pritish Nandy breathed his last on Wednesday at the age of 73

Game Changer: Buzz over advance booking on Ram Charan and Kiara starrer

Game Changer, featuring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, is set to release on Jan 10, 2025. The buzz surrounding the film has already led to a surge in early ticket sales and advance bookings

Kannada actor Yash's Toxic release plans: Makers to go for pan-India tour

Yash, a Kannada actor, is now filming his next movie, Toxic. To appeal to the actor's fan base throughout India, the producers have decided on a strategy to conduct a pan-India tour

Writer, filmmaker Pritish Nandy passes away at 73, tributes pour in

Renowned poet, filmmaker, writer, and journalist Pritish Nandy passed away on Wednesday at his South Mumbai residence

Triptii Dimri no longer a part of Aashiqui 3 - Here's what we know so far

In Aashiqui 3, B'wood actor Triptii Dimri was set to reunite with Kartik Aaryan, her co-star from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. But, it was revealed that Triptii was no longer involved with the film. Here's why

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Satya, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai to re-release in 2025

In January, 3 films are re-releasing - Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Satya and Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai starring Hrithik Roshan's debut

Happy Birthday AR Rahman! Interesting facts about the life of music maestro

Today, January 6, is the 58th birthday of Indian music composer AR Rahman. The "Mozart of Madras" is a master at composing timeless music transcends boundaries and language

Actor Allu Arjun appears before police in theatre stampede death case

Telugu actor Allu Arjun, named as an accused in the case related to the tragic death of a woman during a stampede at the premiere of his latest film Pushpa 2, appeared before the police here on Sunday as part of his bail conditions. Arjun, listed as accused No 11 in the case, was granted regular bail by a city court on January 3. As per the court's directives, the actor is required to appear before the investigating officer every Sunday between 10 am and 1 pm for a period of two months or until the charge sheet is filed, whichever comes earlier. Additionally, the court instructed the Pushpa star not to change his residential address without prior intimation to the court and barred him from leaving the country without prior approval. These conditions will remain in force until the case is resolved. The incident took place on December 4, when a stampede-like situation erupted at Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad as fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor during the Pushpa 2 premiere.

Allu Arjun granted regular bail, can't leave India without court permission

A court on Friday granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, an accused in the case booked over the death of a woman in a stampede here during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa-2'. The II Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge had earlier reserved the order for today after hearing arguments from the lawyers of the actor and the police. The court directed the actor to furnish two sureties, who shall execute bond for Rs 50,000 each, besides his own with the same amount. As part of the bail conditions, the 'Pushpa' star has to appear before the investigating officer every Sunday between 10 am and 1pm for a period of two months or till filing of the charge sheet, whichever is earlier. "Petitioner shall not hamper the investigation in any manner nor shall directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any witness so as to dissuade them from disclosing such facts to the court or to any police officer," the court said. The petitioner shall cooperate with

South Indian film industry lags in women leadership roles, shows data

The fourth edition of the report titled O Womaniya! reveals a decline in the representation of women HoDs in Telugu films, dropping from 5 per cent in 2021 to 3 per cent in 2023

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

Anurag Kashyap on B'wood, "they don't have the brains to make a film"

Anurag Kashyap has shared his critical perspective on contemporary Hindi filmmakers and the state of the Bollywood industry. He stated that Bollywood lacks the mindset to produce a film like Pushpa

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