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Language row: Kamal Haasan refuses apology, holds film's release in K'taka

The film is scheduled to premiere nationwide on Thursday, but there have been calls for its ban in Karnataka over the actor's comments on the Kannada language

Tamil director Vikram Sugumaran passes away due to cardiac arrest at 48

Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran passed away due to cardiac arrest while travelling to Chennai. He is known for his directorial debut 'Madha Yaanaik Koottam'

The Karate Kid: Legends released today; check cast, plot, and more details

Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio-starrer The Karate Kid: Legends has been released in theatres today. Here's all you need to know

Veteran actor Rajesh passes away at age of 75, Rajinikanth mourns death

Veteran filmstar and writer Rajesh, who scripted his success story as powerful character actor in numerous films, died due to age-related ailment here on Thursday, a source close to him said. He was 75. He complained of uneasiness and was rushed to a hospital here but was declared dead, the source said. Several film personalities including Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth condoled his death. The news of the untimely death of my close friend, actor Rajesh, shocks me. It gives me immense pain. A wonderful man, may his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends, Rajini said in a post on the social media platform 'X'. Expressing deep shock over his sudden death, actress Radikaa Sarathkumar said Rajesh's is an unexpected demise. Shared so many movies together and had a deep respect to his wide knowledge of cinema and life, will be missed by family, friends and film fraternity. #RIP she said in a post on 'X'. Rajesh, who acted in over 150 films in Tamil, Malayal

War 2 teaser out: Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan to face off in the Spy Universe

Marking Jr NTR's Bollywood debut as a formidable villain, War 2 sets the stage for an epic showdown. Expect a globe-spanning spy thriller with adrenaline-fueled action and music crafted by Pritam

The magic of South Indian cinema: Movies, masti, and mass appeal

Of the total screens in India (9,927), multiplexes account for only 40 per cent, though their share of collection is higher

FWICE, AICWA ask film producers to boycott Turkiye for movie shooting

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday appealed to Indian artistes and producers to boycott Turkiye as a shooting destination in the wake of its pro-Pakistan stance. Later in the day, All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) also announced a complete boycott of Turkiye for film shoots and other cultural collaborations. The development comes after Turkiye criticised India's strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation of the Pahalgam terror attack. Islamabad had also used Turkish drones in the conflict. Following its support to Pakistan, calls for boycotting Turkish goods and tourism have surfaced across India, with online travel platforms like EaseMyTrip and Ixigo issuing advisories against visiting the country. "The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), the apex body representing 36 crafts of workers, technicians, and artists in the Indian media and entertainment industry, strongly urges all

Sitaare Zameen Par trailer out: Check release date, cast, & what to expect

Packed with emotional drama and a heart-warming storyline, Aamir Khan starrer Sitaare Zameen Par is scheduled to release in theatres on 20 June 2025

Coolie 100 Day teaser out: Fans excited to see Rajinikanth in negative role

The makers of Rajinikanth's Coolie shared a special video marking the 100-day countdown to its release. Fans are intrigued by Rajinikanth's sunset frame, a popular shot in his 1991 film Thalapathi

Trump's tariff order on foreign movies leaves film industry flummoxed

Slapping levies on an industry like film would mark a major extension of tariffs as a policy tool into services, for which the US runs a sizable trade surplus

HIT 3 vs Retro box office collection day 5: Nani beats Suriya at BO race

HIT 3 and Retro, both released in theatres on May 1, 2025. After a strong opening, Nani's action thriller continues to outpace the Tamil romantic drama at the box office

'National security threat': Donald Trump plans 100% tariff on foreign films

The action, however, follows move by China last month to moderately reduce the number of Hollywood films allowed in the country in retaliation for Trump's aggressive tariffs

Retro box office collection Day 2: Suriya's movie off to a strong start

Suriya's 'Retro' was released in theatres across the world on May 1. Karthik Subbaraj-directed Retro started strong at the box office on its opening day

Raid 2 box office collection day 1: Ajay Devgn film posts a strong opening

Raid 2 was released in theatres today, May 1, 2025, and features Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Vaani Kapoor in the lead roles

Vijayendra Prasad says positive response from actor for Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2

Renowned writer Vijayendra Prasad meets Salman Khan and narrates the lines of Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2's story. While interacting with the media, Prasad said Salman liked the story

FIR filed against 'Jaat' makers and actors for hurting religious sentiments

The FIR was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by Viklav Gold, a Christian community leader, alleging that the movie has a scene that disrespects Jesus Christ & Christian religious practices

Lead role changes in cinema business: Bollywood makes way for South India

Hindi cinema has lost steam with its share in nationwide film revenue dropping from 44% in 2023 to 40% in 2024

Veteran Kannada actor Bank Janardhan passed away at 77 in Bengaluru

Popular Kannada actor Bank Janardhan took his last breath at a private hospital in Bengaluru at the age of 77. The actor has been part of over 500 movies or shows

Jaat OTT release date out: Here's when & where to watch Sunny Deol's movie

Sunny Deol's Jaat is garnering positive response on its opening day and fans are excited to watch the action drama movie on OTT. Here's where and where you can watch

ED summons 'Empuraan' producer Gokulam Gopalan for questioning on Apr 22

This comes after a six-hour questioning session on Monday, where Gopalan's statements and the documents provided by him and his statements are being examined