Page 20 - Indian Film Industry

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

Allu Arjun appears virtually in theatre stampede case, files bail petition

Shortly after Allu Arjun was shifted to jail, the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks (from December 13) and he was released from the jail on December 14

Baby John box office Day 2: Varun Dhawan film crashes with just Rs 4.5 cr

Varun Dhawan's Baby John got off to a good start. But, the film's success was short-lived because on its second day, its box office collection significantly dropped. Atlee's film was released on Dec 2

Housefull 5: Akshay Kumar, Riteish, and cast celebrate end of filming

Housefull 5 is highly anticipated, as it marks the continuation of one of Bollywood's most successful comedy franchises. Fardeen Khan shared photos of himself, Abhishek, Akshay, Riteish and others

Allu Arjun, 'Pushpa' team announce Rs 2 cr aid for stampede victim's family

Actor Allu Arjun and makers of the film 'Pushpa' on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 2 crore for the family of the woman who died in a stampede during the film's screening at a theatre here on December 4. Meanwhile, Telangana State Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman and leading producer Dil Raju said a delegation of film personalities would call on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday to foster healthy relations between the government and the film industry. Allu Arjun's father and veteran producer Allu Aravind, along with Dil Raju and others, visited a private hospital where a boy injured in the stampede is undergoing treatment. Allu Aravind expressed relief after speaking to the doctors, who informed them that the boy is recovering and can now breathe on his own. The doctors remain optimistic about his full recovery. He announced that Allu Arjun (Rs 1 crore), Pushpa production company Mytri Movie Makers (Rs 50 lakh), and the film's director

How Shyam Benegal redefined Indian cinema with subaltern narratives

Through his films, Shyam Benegal gave voice to the subaltern, often placing women or people from downtrodden communities at the centre of his narratives

From Ankur to Zubeidaa: Celebrating Shyam Benegal with 7 most iconic films

Shyam Benegal, a renowned filmmaker, passed away in Mumbai on Monday at the age of 90 from chronic kidney illness. Here are 7 of his best-known films that proves his deep understanding of human nature

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal cremated with full state honours in Mumbai

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, the pioneer of the parallel cinema movement in Indian cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, was cremated on Tuesday with full state honours and a three-gun salute here. Benegal, known for films such as "Ankur", "Mandi", "Nishant", and "Junoon", died on Monday at a hospital here due to chronic kidney disease. The last rites of the filmmaker, who celebrated his 90th birthday on December 14, were held around 3 pm at Dadar's Shivaji Park crematorium. Benegal's cinema contemporaries, colleagues and younger generations of actors and artists accompanied wife Nira and daughter Pia in paying their last respects to the icon, whose movies captured the many realities of India. Naseeruddin Shah, Rajit Kapoor, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Ila Arun, who starred in many of Benegal's films, were present to bid adieu to the director. Also present were actor Ratna Pathak Shah, her son Vivaan Shah, writer-poet Gulzar, director Hansal Mehta, lyricisit-writer Javed Akhtar, actor

Shyam Benegal dies at 90: Condolences pour in for veteran filmmaker

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday condoled the demise of veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal and said his passing away marks the end of a glorious chapter of Indian cinema and television. Murmu said Benegal started a new kind of cinema and crafted several classics. "A veritable institution, he groomed many actors and artists. His extraordinary contribution was recognised in the form of numerous awards including Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Bhushan. My condolences to the members of his family and his countless admirers," the President said in a post on X. Benegal, who heralded a new era in Hindi cinema with the 'parallel movement' in the 1970s and 1980s with classics such as "Ankur", "Mandi" and "Manthan", died on Monday at a hospital in Mumbai after battling chronic kidney disease. He was 90. "The passing of Shri Shyam Benegal marks the end of a glorious chapter of Indian cinema and television," Murmu said.