Theatres

From streaming to theatres: How platforms are reaching Indian moviegoers

Amazon MGM Studios' 'Nishaanchi' marks its second theatrical release in India, showing how streaming platforms are now also releasing films in cinemas, not just online

PVR INOX narrows Q1 loss to ₹54 crore on strong lineup, cost control

The company's revenue from operations rose by 23.38 per cent to ₹1,469.1 crore during the quarter compared with Q1FY25

Saiyaara strikes a chord with GenZ, likely to gross ₹200-300 crore

Saiyaara, a romantic drama starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is set to hit Rs 200-300 crore at the box office, with impressive footfalls from Gen Z and millennial audiences

Cinepolis bets on blockbusters to drive double-digit India revenue growth

Western studios are counting on this summer to reverse a downtrend worsened by the 2023 Hollywood writers' strike

Top OTT and theatrical releases July 2025: What to watch this weekend?

From intense dramas and romantic thrillers to regional gems and superhero action, there's something fresh for every kind of watcher. The second week of July 2025 offers an exciting mix of all

Trump booed, cheered at Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Miserables'

The drama in the audience rivalled the spectacle on stage on Wednesday at the Kennedy Center, where President Donald Trump went to the opening night of Les Miserables as he tightens his grip on the venerable performing arts institution. It was his first time attending a show there since his election, and he was booed and cheered as he took his seat alongside first lady Melania Trump. Near the end of the intermission, someone loudly cursed his name, drawing applause. Several drag queens were in the crowd, their presence a protest against Trump's complaints that the Kennedy Center had hosted too many drag shows in the past. Despite the condemnation, the event had a MAGA-does-Broadway feel. Ric Grenell, the Trump-appointed interim leader of the Kennedy Center, was there, as were Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha. Before the show began, Attorney General Pam Bondi chatted with guests and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took selfies. Laura Loomer, the .

Indo-Pak tensions: Cinemas, malls bear the brunt of conflict during weekend

Footfalls at malls in shopping centres and malls in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan are also impacted

Movie tickets to be capped at Rs 200 in theatres, multiplexes: K'taka CM

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that the cost of the tickets in all theatres of the state, including multiplexes here, will be capped at Rs 200. In his historic 16th budget, Siddaramaiah also announced Karnataka will create an OTT platform to promote Kannada movies. Recently, leading Kannada actor-producers like Rakshit Shetty and Risabh Shetty had complained they were unable to get any major OTT platforms to pick up the Kannada content. Incidentally, Rakhsit Shetty's production house, Paramvah Studio began streaming its Kannada web series 'Ekam' in a custom platform in July 2024, unable to find an OTT platform. The CM has also earmarked Rs 3 crore for creating a repository of Kannada films, both in digital and non-digital formats, to preserve movies depicting social, historical and cultural values of the state. Heeding another another demand by the stakeholders, Siddaramaiah said the cinema sector will be given the status of an industry and that the ...

All the world's a stage: Here's how theatre can help you leave a mark on it

Theatre training can be a fulfilling experience, even for corporate trainers. Here's the lowdown on what theatre can do for you, and how to pursue it

'Theatre is about diving into your own emotions', says NSD director

If you have a third eye, then you can act. One has to be deep and perceptive, says Chittaranjan Tripathy

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

GST on caramel popcorn sold in theatres to stay at 5%, govt clarifies

Change in sale of old EVs a simplification measure

Pushpa 2 to become India's fastest film to gross Rs 1,000 cr at box office

This success comes as a relief for the industry after theatres in the country were faced with the challenge of few films working well at the box office

The Performer examines the move from open stages to digital screens

The arc of human progress must be looked at through changes in civility, which is much larger than changes in culture

NSD outreach centre to be established in Bhubaneswar for theatre growth

The Odisha government has approved a proposal for establishment of an outreach centre of the National School of Drama (NSD) in Bhubaneswar, state minister Suryabanshi Suraj said. In the initial phase, it will operate temporarily at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre in Bhubaneswar. The outreach centre of NSD marks a prestigious milestone for Odisha, offering a golden opportunity for students aspiring to build careers in theatre and acting, said Suraj, Odisha's Minister for Odia Language, Literature, and Culture. The minister emphasised that the outreach centre of NSD in Bhubaneswar will play a significant role in promoting and expanding Odia theatre, bringing regional narratives and traditional drama into the national and global spotlight. The decision to set up an NSD outreach centre in Odisha was taken after consultations between Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Culture Minister Suraj. Highlighting the importance of Odia theatre, Suraj said, "Odisha's rich

Lights, Camera, Action: PVR Inox set to star in a profitable sequel

Coming soon: Blockbuster content pipeline and asset-light model promise a box-office hit for investors

NCPA and Soho's first theatrical collaboration blurs national boundaries

Indian 'drag kings' to take the stage in Mumbai and London in Gentlemen's Club

Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama to re-release in theatres this October

Celebrated animated movie Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is set to make its debut in theatre at Indian theatres on October 18, 2024 in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu

Movie theatres count on 5-day long weekend to boost sales, occupancy

On August 15, Stree 2, Vedaa, Khel Khel Mein, Double iSMART (in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil), and Thangalaan (in Tamil and Telugu) will be released

Theatre groups criticise new 'burdensome' MCD rules for performing in Delhi

A new set of rules by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, which requires performing art groups to go through a lengthy paper trail in addition to a licensing fee of Rs 1,000 for each performance, has directors and performers rattled for the entailing financial and procedural burden. The recently launched unified online portal for eating, lodging and boarding establishments in the national capital also asks event organisers for dance, theatre and music to submit clearance from municipal corporations, Delhi fire service, Delhi Pollution Control Committee, and Delhi Police, apart from the licensing fees of Rs 1,000. Faced with this new financial burden, theatre directors and groups called out the MCD for the illogical and unethical rules and demanded that these expenses should be borne by auditoriums. Terming the rules an attempt to curb freedom of expression, theatre director Arvind Gaur of Asmita theatre group said that it will put a financial burden of nearly Rs 40,000-45,000 on a