Movies

OTTs may drive up to 10% growth for South cinema dubbing rights in 2026

Earlier, the dubbed rights of South Indian films were considered 'library fillers' or inexpensive content acquired to keep channels running round the clock

OTT releases this week: Stranger Things, Kantara, Aaryan, and more to watch

From Stranger Things' new part to funny rom-coms like Aan Paavam Pollathathu and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, top shows are streaming this week on various OTT platforms

2025's breakout stars: Regional films rewrite year's box office script

Strong content and authentic storytelling helped regional films dominate India's box office in 2025. With fewer Hindi releases, Gujarati, Malayalam and Marathi movies drew large audiences nationwide

Bad Girl OTT release: When & where to watch Vetrimaaran's film online?

Bad Girl, presented by filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vetrimaaran, is streaming today on a popular OTT platform. This 'rave' review movie was released in cinemas on 5 September 2025

OTT releases this week: Kantara 2, Lokah Chapter 1, The Witcher 4 and more

Whether you are in the mood for romantic comedies, tense thrillers or lighthearted comedies, there are plenty of films to add to your watchlist this weekend. We have created a list of all

'Homebound' brings Basti's story to Oscars, villagers await screening

Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound" has brought Mohammad Sayyub and Amrit Kumar's heartbreaking story to the global stage but the people of the village in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district are still waiting for a screening of the film. The movie, which had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May and has been chosen as India's official selection for the 2026 Academy Awards, is inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's The New York Times article Taking Amrit Home (A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway). It was released in theatres last month. The article narrated the true story of Amrit Kumar, a migrant worker from Devari village in Basti's Bankati block, who collapsed from heat stroke on a highway while returning home from Surat during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his friend Mohammad Saiyub refused to leave his side. While the film has received critical-acclaim in international festivals, residents of Devari say they are yet to see the movie. The nearest cinema hall is ab

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra sets new benchmark for Malayalam film industry

Highest-grossing Malayalam blockbuster earns ₹300 cr in 6 weeks of release

AI actress Tilly Norwood ignites debate in Hollywood over future of actors

Tilly Norwood, created by Dutch comedian Eline Van der Velden, faces backlash from SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood stars over infringement on contractual protections and devaluing real acting experience

Deepika named as the most viewed Indian star of last decade in 2024: IMDb

Following Padukone is Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently starred in the Hollywood film Head of State, and Rani Mukerji, both with six movies

Two women show how communities can unite to shape and guide AI's advance

Women tend to be less tolerant of unethical business strategies than men, say studies. Naturally, expressions of ethical dilemmas are relatively subdued in workforces where men outnumber women

Karnataka caps movie ticket prices at ₹200; multiplexes, producers move high court

The Karnataka government has capped movie ticket prices at ₹200 across the state, sparking a heated battle between the state and cinema operators.

Frames per Second: Meet Uttam Kumar, the 'Nayak' of Bengal cinema

As we enter the 100th year of the matinee idol, it is important to revisit his legacy without falling into the lure of nostalgia

Lights, camera, algorithm: OpenAI bets on AI film, targets Cannes debut

The total budget of OpenAI-backed film 'Critterz' is under $30 million. For context, the budget of Pixar's Inside Out 2 was $200 million

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 ..

OTT releases this week: New movies, web series to watch this weekend

A number of new films and web series will be available on OTT this weekend on platforms like Netflix, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar & more. So, let's have a look at it

MAI urges govt to keep movie tickets priced up to ₹300 in 5% GST bracket

The Multiplex Association of India argued that such a move will boost affordability while also helping firms expand their presence

Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, famed for '3 Idiots', 'Bharat Ki Khoj', dies

Actor Achyut Potdar, best known for his roles in TV shows and films like Bharat Ki Khoj, Pradhan Mantri, 3 Idiots, has died at a hospital here. He was in his 90s. Actor Achyut Potdar was admitted to Jupiter Hospital around 4 pm. He was declared dead on Monday a source said. Potdar played supporting roles in many iconic films and TV shows Aandolan, Wagle Ki Duniya, Dabangg 2, and Ferrari Ki Sawaari. His brief appearance of a professor in Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots (2019), and his dialogue Kehna Kya Chahte Ho' became one of the fan favourite moments from the Aamir Khan-starrer movie and has been recreated in pop culture time and again through memes. Details regarding the cause behind his demise and last rites are yet to be known.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' earns over ₹150 crore at box office on opening day

"Coolie", featuring superstar Rajinikanth, has collected over Rs 151 crore at the worldwide box office on its first day, emerging as the highest Tamil film ever to make the record. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the director behind projects such as Karthi's "Kaithi", Vijay's "Master" and "Leo", and Kamal Haasan's "Vikram", the film released in the theatres worldwide on Thursday. The makers shared the box office numbers on the X handle on Friday. The poster of the film had "Highest ever day 1 worldwide gross for a Tamil film 151 crore +. Superstar Rajinikanth, the record maker and the record breaker," written over it. The caption of the post read, "#Coolie becomes the Highest ever Day 1 worldwide gross for a Tamil film with 151 Crores+. #Coolie in theatres worldwide." The film features Rajinikanth in the titular role of a coolie who stands up to a corrupt syndicate that exploits and abuses his former colleagues in a port town. The star-studded cast also includes Soubin Shahir, Upend

Delhi HC clears release of 'Udaipur Files' despite plea for stay

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay the release of movie 'Udaipur Files', based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case, that is scheduled to hit the screens tomorrow. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order while dismissing a plea seeking movie's stay, saying the petitioner failed to establish a prima facie case in his favour. "Producer has already spent life earnings in the film and if the movie is not released the balance of convenience will be disturbed. Once a film has been certified by the Board and trial is not likely to be effected by exhibition, we find ourselves unable to agree to prayer for staying release of movie," the bench said. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) dismissed all revision petitions challenging the certification of the controversial film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder', thereby clearing the path for its public release.

Applause Entertainment acquires rights to six novels of Jeffrey Archer

Applause Entertainment has acquired the rights to six novels by Jeffrey Archer for adaptation into films and series. The acquisition marks the company's first global fiction book venture