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Deva advance bookings for day 1: Shahid's movie sells over 30k tickets

Shahid Kapoor-starrer Deva is creating a buzz even before hitting theatres across the country. The movie is set to release in theatres across the world on January 31

India's multiplex chains anticipate higher occupancy this R-Day weekend

This hope comes after Hindi cinema saw one of its worst performances at the box office in 2024, with multiplex chains struggling to fill their theatres

Sky Force box office collection Day 1: Akshay's film struggles on first day

Akshay Kumar's Sky Force sold around 150K advance tickets and earned around Rs 3.78 crore through advance bookings

Punjab '95 release date postponed; Diljith Dosanjh apologises to fans

Diljit Dosanjh starrer Punjab '95 release was delayed yet again. Based on the life of Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, the movie was slated to be released on February 7

Game Changer box office collection Day 5: Ram Charan movie earns 100 crore

S Shankar-directed Game Changer is observing a huge drop after a massive opening-day collections. The movie was released in theatres across the world on January 10, 2025

Mahavatar Narsimha teaser out: Film tells the story of Vishnu's 4th avatar

Ashwin Kumar-directed Mahavatar Narsimha's teaser is out. This is the first animated movie based on the story of Bhakt Prahlad and his devotion to Lord Vishnu. Watch the teaser here

Top OTT releases this week: The Sabarmati Report, Black Warrant and more

From Jan 6 to 11, multiple films and web series were released on streaming services including Netflix, Prime, Hotstar, and others, providing a plenty of options for this weekend's binge-watching

Ram Charan offers Rs 10 lakh for fans who died after Game Changer event

Two fans lost their lives after returning from the pre-release event of Game Changer that took place in Rajahmundry. Ram Charan, Pawan Kalyan offered condolence and financial support

'All We Imagine As Light' loses Golden Globe for Best Non-English film

Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine As Light" lost the Golden Globe Award in the Best Motion Picture Non-English Language category to France's "Emilia Perez". Kapadia is also nominated in the Best Director category at the awards, telecast in the US on Sunday. The Best Motion Picture Non-English Language also had nominees in The Girl With the Needle (Poland), I'm Still Here (Brazil), The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany) and the Vermiglio (Italy). "Emilia Perez", which also won Zoe Saldana a Best Supporting Actress Globe, follows four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. Cartel leader Emilia enlists Rita, an unappreciated lawyer, to help fake her death so that she can finally live authentically as her true self. Kapadia's film revolves around two Malayali nurses in Mumbai and their friendships. The film created history by becoming the first from India to win the Grand Prix at the Cannes in May last year. "All We Imagine As Light" is also nominated in multiple .

Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' makes it to BAFTA 2025 longlists

Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine As Light" continues its remarkable run on the international awards circuit, securing spots on the BAFTA Film Awards longlists in three categories, including Best Director. The British Academy on Friday evening shared the results of the first round of voting across 25 categories for its upcoming awards gala. Kapadia's Malayalam-Hindi movie, which scripted history by becoming the first Indian movie to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes in May, has made it to three longlists of 10 movies each -- Best Film Not in English Language, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Besides "All We Imagine As Light", Sandhya Suri's "Santosh" and Karan Kandhari's "Sister Midnight" are nominated in the longlist for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Indian-origin British actor Dev Patel has also found a mention in the longlist for his directorial debut "Monkey Man". Patel is nominated in the Leading Actor longlist. According to BAFTA,

Pushpa 2 box office collection: Allu Arjun's movie surpasses Baahubali 2

'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is inches away from minting Rs 1800 crore across the world. It has already surpassed the lifetime collection of Baahubali 2

Pushpa 2 is the highest-grossing movie of 2024, soon to cross 1800 cr mark

Sukumar-directed Pushpa 2 has broken several records and the movie boasts of the highest single-day collection of 2024, surpassing Kalki 2898 AD, Stree 2, and The Greatest Of All Time

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 ...

Top OTT releases this week: From Squid Game to Doctors, check list here

If you are someone who loves binge-watching quality content, then this week has a lot on offer for you. Here are the top 5 releases on this week

Theatre stampede case: Police warn action against misleading information

The city police on Wednesday warned that action will be taken against those who spread false information or posting misleading videos on social media about the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident. The police in a post on 'X' said it had come to their notice that some people posted false videos that the stampede had taken place even before actor Allu Arjun arrived at the theatre on December 4. The department said it has already released a video of "facts" that emerged after investigation. "However, it has come to our attention that some people have deliberately posted videos on social media claiming that the stampede occurred even before Allu Arjun arrived. "We will take legal action against those who deliberately spread misinformation even when the case is under investigation," it said. The police said they will take seriously any propaganda that would defame the department which is investigating the case in which an innocent woman died and a boy is battling for life. Appealing to

Baby John advance booking day 1: Varun Dhawan movie earns over Rs 2 crore

Varun Dhawan's upcoming movie Baby John is releasing this Christmas. The movie will also feature Salman Khan in a cameo role

Murmu, VP Dhankhar, and LS Speaker Birla condole Shyam Benegal's demise

Benegal, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema, passed away on Monday at the age of 90 at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central

Court grants bail to 6 accused in vandalism at Allu Arjun's house

A group of people claiming to be members of Osmania University Joint Action Committee on Sunday vandalised flower pots and other items at the residence of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun here, demanding justice to the woman who died in 'Pushpa-2' screening stampede. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy condemned attack and directed the state Director General of Police and the city police commissioner to be tough in maintaining law and order. Police in a release said that one of the protesters who arrived at Allu Arjun's house, mounted the compound wall and started throwing tomatoes. When the security staff objected and persuaded them to get down from the wall, they manhandled the security staff and damaged some flower pots, the release said. The protesters raised slogans for a while and spoke to the media waiting at the gate, it said. When they were informed, Jubilee Hills Police reached the place and took six people into custody. A case has been registered against the six and a few others

Concerts, live events, movie re-releases rule entertainment in 2024: Report

18% growth in India's live entertainment consumption in 2024, says BookMyShow

Pushpa 2 box office collection Day 15: Movie to touch 1000 cr mark in India

Sukumar directed "Pushpa 2: The Rule" has earned ₹973 crore net in India in just two weeks. The movie was released in theatres on December 5, 2024