Indian Movies

Homebound makes Oscar shortlist: A look at India's past nominations

India's official Oscar entry 'Homebound' has been shortlisted for the International Feature Film category, joining 14 other global films in the 98th Academy Awards race

Frames per second: Trikal - When remembering becomes an act of resistance

As Goa marks its Liberation Day this month, efforts to incorporate the former Portuguese enclave into India's mainstream culture continue relentlessly

Shah Bano's daughter sends legal notice to Emraan Hashmi, Yami 's 'Haq'

According to the notice, the complaint filed by Siddiqua Begum alleges the "unauthorised depiction of the personal life of the late Shah Bano Begum without the consent of her legal heirs"

Anuparna Roy wins Best Director at Venice fest for Songs of Forgotten Trees

Filmmaker Anuparna Roy, who made her debut with "Songs of Forgotten Trees", bagged the Best Director award at the Venice International Film Festival. Presented by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, the film premiered in the festival's prestigious Orizzonti Competition section, an international competition for films that highlight new trends, with a focus on debut works, young talents, indie features, and lesser-known cinema, on September 1. Roy said she the film is a tribute to all the women who are "silenced, overlooked, or underestimated". "This film is a tribute to every woman who's ever been silenced, overlooked, or underestimated. May this win inspire more voices, more stories, and more power for women in cinema and beyond," she said in a statement. According to the film's official synopsis, Songs of Forgotten Trees follows the story of Thooya, a migrant and aspiring actress, who survives the city by leveraging beauty and wit, occasionally trading intimacy for opportunity. When she ..

Aamir Khan changes the game with YouTube release, bypassing theatre trap

The release of his movie on YouTube bypasses the vicious circle of low screen density and poor monetisation that Indian films are stuck in

India box office earns Rs 5,723 cr in 2025 first-half; 'Chhaava' roars

The Indian box office minted Rs 5,723 crore in the first six months of 2025, marking a 14 per cent year-on-year growth, a new industry report has said. The 'India Box Office Report: Jan-Jun 2025', released by Ormax Media on Saturday, highlighted that 17 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office between January and June, an increase from just 10 titles that achieved the same feat during the first half of 2024. "The cumulative box office for Jan-Jun releases stands at Rs 5,723 crore, which is 14 per cent higher than the same period in 2024 and just Rs 12 crore short of the 2022 record for Jan-Jun box office," the report stated. So far in 2025, the box office has seen fewer big-ticket blockbusters, with only one film crossing the Rs 250 crore mark. Instead, the momentum has been driven by a steady stream of mid- to high-performing titles that grossed over Rs 100 crore. The highest-earning film of 2025 so far has been "Chhaava", a historical action-drama headlined

Hera Pheri 3 incomplete without Paresh Rawal: Sonakshi backs the internet

Bollywood fans can't imagine 'Hera Pheri' without Babu Bhaiya, and it seems the stars agree. While promoting Nikita Roy, Sonakshi said she can't imagine Hera Pheri without Paresh Rawal

Actor Rishab Shetty escapes unhurt as boat capsizes during Kantara-1 shoot

A boat capsized during 'Kantara: Chapter 1' filming in Shivamogga; third crew-linked death reported during the filming

Akshay's Housefull 5 races past Salman Khan's Sikandar at box office

Housefull 5 has raked in ₹111.25 crore in 5 days, surpassing Salman Khan's Sikandar to become 2025's 4th top Hindi grosser

War 2 update loading: Hrithik Roshan hints teaser release on Jr NTR's b'day

Hrithik Roshan shared a post on X tagging his War 2 co-star Jr NTR. The makers are expected to release the teaser of the much-awaited movie

Colonialism suppressed pluralism, traditions need to get voice: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said pluralism has been in the past suppressed by colonialism and big power dominance, and it was essential to give voice to traditions, heritage and ideas amid attempts to democratise the world order. Addressing the Global Media Dialogue along with Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) here, he also made a strong pitch for smoother mobility for talent to contribute to stronger creativity. Amid increasing influence of artificial intelligence, the External Affairs Minister cautioned that irresponsible use of emerging technologies will be an increasing preoccupation and reducing bias, democratising content, and prioritising its ethics were all part of the emerging discourse. "The truth is that the world is essentially, intrinsically and essentially diverse, and that pluralism has been suppressed in the past by both colonialism and big power dominance," Jaishanka

Romantic films fade as action, superhero movies dominate Valentine's Day

It's the season of red roses, hearts and chocolates but couples out on a movie date to rekindle their romance or perhaps begin one can pick only from a historical-actioner or a superhero film, unless they settle for a rerun of a nine-year-old film. This Valentine's Day, which falls on a Friday, only three new films would have released. There's Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama Chhaava, superhero film Captain America: Brave New World and scattered screenings of the latest in the Bridget Jones franchise. It is a far cry from earlier years when romantic dramas were an important part of Hindi cinema's release calendar. That the two romances currently in theatres are the 2016 Sanam Teri Kasam, starring Harshwardhan Rane and Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane, and the recently released Loveyaapa with Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor is telling. The former, a flop when it released, is a surprise hit and the latter is doing humdrum business. The inevitable question being asked is this - why ha

Rerelease profitable than original: Sanam Teri Kasam defies BO expectations

'Sanam Teri Kasam' re-release minted Rs 15.50 crore in its opening week surpassing its original box office collection

Republic Day 2025: Top 10 must-watch patriotic movies on January 26

India celebrates Republic Day every year on January 26. You can make this day even more special with these 10 must-watch movies

Oscar nomination reveal delayed to Jan 19 amid Los Angeles wildfires

Oscars voting for nearly 10,000 Academy members has been extended to Jan 14 from Jan 12 in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires

Allu Arjun's arrest, 'Emergency' delay, more controversies that rocked 2024

From Poonam Pandey, Kangana Ranaut to Allu Arjun, actors and celebrities across industries made headlines for the wrong reasons this year. Some made deliberate attempts to grab attention, while others became a talk of the town at what could have been a highlight of their career. Here is a list of 10 most talked about controversies in 2024 in showbiz: 1. Allu Arjun and the Sandhya Theatre stampede case: Telugu film star Allu Arjun was arrested in connection with the death of a 35-year-old woman during a promotional event of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre earlier this month. While the woman died, her eight-year-old son was seriously injured as fans thronged the theatre to catch a glimpse of the actor, who is currently out on interim bail. The movie, however, has emerged as the biggest hit of the year by earning over Rs 1,700 crore at the box office. 2. Poonam Pandey death hoax: In February, Poonam Pandey's team dropped the bombshell news of her 'death' from ...

Theatre stampede: Allu Arjun appears before court virtually, files for bail

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', appeared through a video conference before a local court on Friday. Allu Arjun, who was named as accused no 11, also filed a regular bail petition in the court which may come up for hearing on December 30. The actor, who was arrested on December 13 in connection with the incident, was produced before the Nampally court, which remanded him to a 14-day judicial custody which ended today. He was to present himself before the court as part of further proceedings and he appeared through video conference. 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. A 35-year-old woman died and her eight-year-old son was injured on December 4 during a stampede-like situation at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad when fans

Pushpa 2 box office collection Day 16: Movie enters 3rd week, eyes 2000 cr

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandhana-starrer Pushpa 2 box office collection is likely to cross the Rs 1000 crore mark on day 16 in India

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

Female representation drops in Indian media, entertainment sector: Report

In 2023, women's representation across the major 25 firms was still at a low 13 per cent