Kabzaa actor Shriya Saran says co-star 'Upendra's a huge star and yet so humble, hardworking' I Exclusive
2 years ago

Kabzaa actor Shriya Saran says co-star 'Upendra's a huge star and yet so humble, hardworking' I Exclusive

India Today  

Shriya Saran is an actor who has carved a niche for herself in Indian cinema and continues to deliver stellar performances, whatever the role may be. KABZAA’S MADHUMITA Shriya Saran will be seen playing Madhumita, a beautiful woman who hails from royalty, in the film. This is a very interesting part and a well written story by director R Chandru.” SEE I RRR star Jr NTR leaves for USA ahead of Oscars 2023 KATHAK TO THE FORE In Kabzaa, Shriya Saran, who is a trained kathak dancer, got to show off her skills and the Drishyam 2 actor was thrilled. READ I No Ram Charan, Jr NTR for Naatu Naatu's 2.5 minute Oscars performance but LA dancers to shake a leg PAN-INDIAN CINEMA VS INDIAN CINEMA Ask Shriya about the success of Kannada films in India last year and whether Kabzaa would follow that lead and she said, "Everyone wants their film to do well. READ I Rana Daggubati is excited for RRR's Oscar nomination, says 'might end up joining Rajamouli in US' | Exclusive "It’s not pan-Indian cinema, it's Indian cinema.

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Kerala’s rising star Anaswara Rajan calls herself an accidental actor
1 month ago

Kerala’s rising star Anaswara Rajan calls herself an accidental actor

The Hindu  

Anaswara Rajan’s smile is worth a million bucks, the actor’s face breaks into that smile when I congratulate her on the third release of the year and the tremendous success of Rekhachitram. It is a bit like myself… I have never played a character like myself.” The actor made her debut in the 2017 film Udaharanam Sujatha, as Athira Krishna, …

Southern films set to challenge Bollywood dominance during major festivals, long weekends
1 month, 1 week ago

Southern films set to challenge Bollywood dominance during major festivals, long weekends

Live Mint  

The phenomenal pan-India success of movies such as Baahubali, RRR, KGF and Kantara appear to have emboldened southern producers to now consider releasing their films on major festivals such as Diwali and Eid as well as long weekends, which have typically been the preserve of Bollywood flicks. In April, for instance, Kannada star Yash, best known for the KGF franchise, …

Did Priyanka Chopra just confirm her Indian movie comeback with Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli's SSMB29?
2 months ago

Did Priyanka Chopra just confirm her Indian movie comeback with Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli's SSMB29?

India TV News  

Global star Priyanka Chopra recently visited Hyderabad's Chilkur Balaji temple. Netizens think that the new chapter Priyanka mentioned is her upcoming Pan India movie SSMB29 with Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli. However, today Priyanka made it clear with her post that she has reached Hyderabad's Chilkur Balaji temple to visit. It is being claimed in media reports that Priyanka Chopra …

With Vijay exiting films for a political career, can Tamil cinema move beyond star power?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

With Vijay exiting films for a political career, can Tamil cinema move beyond star power?

Live Mint  

Tamil star Vijay’s announcement of his final film before a full-fledged political entry has raised questions about the future of the state’s cinema industry, which has long been anchored by star power. “The nature of stardom and the connect with fans is changing for actors across industries but southern film stars have managed to stay rooted to their fan base …

Kanguva to Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, 5 films that made it to Oscars 2025's Best Picture contender list
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kanguva to Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, 5 films that made it to Oscars 2025's Best Picture contender list

India TV News  

Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' may have been out of the Oscars 2025 race, but there is still a ray of hope for Indian films in this prestigious award. Now only two months are left for the 97th Academy Awards ceremony and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the list of 323 feature films eligible for this …

Set up film schools in Andhra Pradesh: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to Tollywood
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Set up film schools in Andhra Pradesh: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to Tollywood

New Indian Express  

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan emotionally appealed to the Telugu film industry elders to come to Andhra Pradesh, explore good locations for film shooting, and set up film schools. The State government, headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, will stand by the Telugu film industry, and resolve all issues being confronted by it, he promised. Making it clear …

Column | Bollywood is South obsessed
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Column | Bollywood is South obsessed

The Hindu  

Another day, another underwhelming Bollywood remake of a Tamil/Telugu/ Malayalam film — this was the abiding sentiment towards the end of the media show last month, for the Varun Dhawan-starrer Baby John, directed by Kalees. Every major star has remade movies from these industries, with the Hindi-language results ranging from middling to downright awful — with the odd notable exception …

Some people trying to pull down Telugu actors: Anurag Thakur supports Allu Arjun
3 months ago

Some people trying to pull down Telugu actors: Anurag Thakur supports Allu Arjun

Deccan Chronicle  

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday came out in support of Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun and suggested that some people are trying to tarnish the image of Telugu actor.Although the specifics of Thakur's statement are unclear, it's likely a response to the ongoing tensions between the Congress government in Telangana and the BJP. But some people are trying to …

Telangana Minister Seethakka questions national award for Pushpa, cites bias against films with social messages
3 months ago

Telangana Minister Seethakka questions national award for Pushpa, cites bias against films with social messages

The Hindu  

Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya, populatrly known as Seethakka, has sparked a debate after she made strong remarks on the recent National Award conferred on the movie Pushpa-The Rise. Comparing it to the critically acclaimed Jai Bhim, she questioned the criteria for recognising films that portray socially relevant themes versus those that glorify controversial characters. Speaking at …

Manoj Bajpayee Praises Allu Arjun Pushpa 2 Shares Interest In Malayalam Films Ahead Of Despatch Release On ZEE5
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manoj Bajpayee Praises Allu Arjun Pushpa 2 Shares Interest In Malayalam Films Ahead Of Despatch Release On ZEE5

ABP News  

Hindi cinema is going through a lull phase but this churning will, hopefully, lead to something better as creative people always find a way, says actor Manoj Bajpayee. Manoj Bajpayee on Hindi cinema being in trouble Asked whether Hindi cinema was in "trouble", Bajpayee said that isn't the case. Bajpayee said horror comedy "Stree 2", which earned over Rs 800 …

If somebody calls me for a role, I'll definitely come: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on acting in Hindi movies
3 months, 2 weeks ago

If somebody calls me for a role, I'll definitely come: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on acting in Hindi movies

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal says he will definitely come and work in Hindi movies if filmmakers in Bollywood offer him roles. If somebody calls me for a role, I'll definitely come: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on acting in Hindi movies One of the most influential Malayalam cinema stars, Mohanlal has been part of over 300 films, including all time hits such …

Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently: Manoj Bajpayee
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently: Manoj Bajpayee

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Hindi cinema is going through a lull phase but this churning will, hopefully, lead to something better as creative people always find a way, says actor Manoj Bajpayee. Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently: Manoj Bajpayee In a year where the box office once again appears to be dominated by blockbusters from the South like …

Kalki 2898-AD is the Most Popular Indian Movie of 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kalki 2898-AD is the Most Popular Indian Movie of 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, has unveiled the top 10 Indian movies and web series that captivated global audiences in 2024. Yaminie Patodia, Head of IMDb India, commented, "The IMDb Most Popular Indian Movies and Web Series of 2024 lists celebrate this year’s top titles while offering valuable …

Southern films adopt ensemble casts to transcend language barriers, go pan-India
4 months ago

Southern films adopt ensemble casts to transcend language barriers, go pan-India

Live Mint  

Not long ago, southern language films would invariably cast a star from that particular language and a popular Bollywood actor, bringing out multiple dubbed versions to boost their appeal and business. Southern filmmakers have now upped their game, throwing the net wider and embracing an ensemble cast to cater to pan-India audiences, as streaming platforms and compelling content tear down …

Rana Daggubati says 'RRR wasn't sent as India's official Oscar entry, but it won'
4 months, 1 week ago

Rana Daggubati says 'RRR wasn't sent as India's official Oscar entry, but it won'

India Today  

Rana Daggubati recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing discourse about India's choices for Oscar submissions. The actor-producer, who is distributing All We Imagine as Light in India—a film that won the prestigious Grand Prix at Cannes—commented on its omission as India's official Oscar entry. Daggubati drew a parallel with the internationally acclaimed RRR, which wasn’t India’s official Oscar submission …

Odisha State Film Awards announced for 2020, 2021, and 2022
4 months, 1 week ago

Odisha State Film Awards announced for 2020, 2021, and 2022

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Film Awards for 2020, 2021, and 2022 have been announced, celebrating the achievements of remarkable talent in the Odia film industry. The highest honour, the prestigious Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami Award for lifetime contribution, was announced to go to three influential figures: noted writer, director, and theatre personality Ananta Mohapatra for 2020, acclaimed cinematographer Srinivas Mohapatra …

Tamil cinema eyes Hindi heartland as Kanguva leads a new marketing wave
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil cinema eyes Hindi heartland as Kanguva leads a new marketing wave

Live Mint  

After years of focusing on core southern markets, Tamil cinema is making significant strides to capture Hindi-speaking audiences. With Kanguva, starring Suriya, set to release this week, the film’s team is embracing a full-scale promotional blitz across northern India, mirroring the blockbuster success strategies of Telugu hits like RRR and Pushpa: The Rise. While recent Tamil star-studded films such as …

Director Rajkumar R. Pandey Takes a Swipe at Pawan Singh and Khesari Lal Yadav's Stardom
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Director Rajkumar R. Pandey Takes a Swipe at Pawan Singh and Khesari Lal Yadav's Stardom

ABP News  

Renowned Bhojpuri filmmaker Rajkumar R. Pandey shares insights into his upcoming projects, industry trends, and personal perspectives. He also discusses Pawan Singh's *Suryawanshi* and the current state of the Bhojpuri industry. Rajkumar also addresses the controversy surrounding Pawan Sharma and Akshara Singh's song. The conversation concludes with Rajkumar sharing intriguing details about Chintu's payment when working together and his preferences …

Pan-India Stars Prabhas and Jr NTR Dominate Hindi Box Office with Relatable Hits
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pan-India Stars Prabhas and Jr NTR Dominate Hindi Box Office with Relatable Hits

Live Mint  

Southern film heroes Prabhas and Jr NTR are capitalising on past hits to dominate the Hindi box office. Their new releases such as Salaar and Devara have generated box-office success, despite being unrelated to their earlier hits. The familiarity and popularity of these heroes significantly boost the reception of their films in the Hindi belt. Pan-India success is also evident …

Nagarjuna's Tribute to Cinema: A Legacy of Entertainment and Inspiration
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nagarjuna's Tribute to Cinema: A Legacy of Entertainment and Inspiration

The Hindu  

The ANR Awards 2024 will be held in Hyderabad, with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Chiranjeevi among the attendees. The awards ceremony recognizes contributions to Indian cinema, with Nagarjuna highlighting the importance of cinema as a means of entertainment and appreciation for the art form. He also speaks about the restoration of classic Telugu films and the contribution of the Annapurna College …

Bollywood Actresses Dominate Tollywood with Big-Ticket Telugu Films
5 months ago

Bollywood Actresses Dominate Tollywood with Big-Ticket Telugu Films

Deccan Chronicle  

Bollywood actresses are expanding their brand in Tollywood by taking on big-ticket Telugu films. Deepika Padukone, Kiara Advani, and Janhvi Kapoor have all starred in successful films that have garnered attention from both the audience and critics. The popularity of these actresses is set to give a boost to Telugu cinema, with many more Bollywood stars expected to follow suit …

Laapataa Ladies at Oscars 2025 | Sparsh Shrivastava: Kabhi socha nahin tha Oscars tak chale jaenge
6 months ago

Laapataa Ladies at Oscars 2025 | Sparsh Shrivastava: Kabhi socha nahin tha Oscars tak chale jaenge

Hindustan Times  

Actor Sparsh Shrivastava says he was “flooded with messages” after news broke that Laapataa Ladies had been picked as India’s entry to the Oscars. A still from Laapataa Ladies He tells us, “Kabhi socha nahin tha ki Oscars tak chale jaenge. We were hoping for it, but not sure of it.” Shrivastava shares that he’s celebrating with his family in …

Why Was Laapataa Ladies Selected As India's Entry To Oscars 2025? REAL Reason Revealed
6 months ago

Why Was Laapataa Ladies Selected As India's Entry To Oscars 2025? REAL Reason Revealed

News 18  

Soon after Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies was announced as India’s official entry to the Oscars in 2025, several netizens took to social media to discuss how Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light had been ‘robbed’ of the opportunity, despite a Cannes win. When asked why Laapataa Ladies trumped the other films on the shortlist, Barua told The Indian Express, …

Indian filmmaking close to superseding Hollywood: 'Thangalaan' actor Daniel Caltagirone
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian filmmaking close to superseding Hollywood: 'Thangalaan' actor Daniel Caltagirone

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Western cinema, as British actor Daniel Caltagirone sees it, is "dying", and Indians films are on the verge of supplanting Hollywood, which seems to have lost its way in the surge of streamers. Indian filmmaking close to superseding Hollywood: 'Thangalaan' actor Daniel Caltagirone The actor plays the antagonist Lord Clement in Pa Ranjith's Tamil period drama "Thangalaan", fronted …

Indian filmmaking close to superseding Hollywood: 'Thangalaan' actor Daniel Caltagirone
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian filmmaking close to superseding Hollywood: 'Thangalaan' actor Daniel Caltagirone

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Western cinema, as British actor Daniel Caltagirone sees it, is "dying", and Indians films are on the verge of supplanting Hollywood, which seems to have lost its way in the surge of streamers. Caltagirone, whose Hollywood film credits include the Oscar winning title "The Pianist", "Legionnaire", "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider—The Cradle of Life", and "The Fall", said he …

Kartik Aaryan-led ‘Chandu Champion’, Vikrant Massey’s ‘12th Fail’ win top honours at IFFM 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Kartik Aaryan-led ‘Chandu Champion’, Vikrant Massey’s ‘12th Fail’ win top honours at IFFM 2024

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Kartik Aaryan-starrer “Chandu Champion” and Vikrant Massey’s “12th Fail” won the top awards at the 2024 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Kartik Aaryan-led ‘Chandu Champion’, Vikrant Massey’s ‘12th Fail’ win top honours at IFFM 2024 The 2024 award ceremony was held at the iconic Palais Theatre, Melbourne on Friday and recognised the best talent in Indian …

Kartik Aaryan, Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail Win Big At IFFM 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Kartik Aaryan, Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail Win Big At IFFM 2024

News 18  

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne concluded on Friday night with a spectacular awards ceremony, celebrating the best of Indian cinema in grand style. In a highly anticipated announcement, Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for his remarkable performance, further solidifying his position as one of the most versatile actors in contemporary Indian cinema. Acclaimed filmmakers Kabir Khan …

‘Aattam’ top film, ‘Kantara’ Rishab Shetty the best actor as regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Aattam’ top film, ‘Kantara’ Rishab Shetty the best actor as regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards

The Hindu  

The National Film Awards for 2022, announced on Friday, was dominated by regional movies, with Aattam: The Playin Malayalam being adjudged the Best Feature Film. Aattam was also declared the best in the editing category and for screenplay jointly with Hindi film Gulmohar ; Kantara also won the award for the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment; and the Best …

Anurag Kashyap looks to be a fixture in Malayalam film industry
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Anurag Kashyap looks to be a fixture in Malayalam film industry

The Hindu  

Anurag Kashyap, one of the most sought-after filmmakers in Hindi cinema, also with a thriving second career as an actor, does not shy away from expressing his desire to become a permanent fixture in the Malayalam film industry. According to Anurag, the Malayalam film industry boasts a cadre of brilliant filmmakers who dare to explore new horizons and tackle subjects …

‘RRR’ star Ram Charan to be honoured at IFFM 2024
8 months ago

‘RRR’ star Ram Charan to be honoured at IFFM 2024

The Hindu  

Superstar Ram Charan is the guest of honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne where he will also be awarded the Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture for his stellar contributions to Indian cinema. The festival, hosted by the Victorian State Government annually, will organise a retrospective of the actor's films to celebrate his journey in the film industry. …

RRR star Ram Charan to be honoured at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
8 months, 1 week ago

RRR star Ram Charan to be honoured at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

India TV News  

Superstar Ram Charan is the guest of honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne where he will also be awarded the Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture for his stellar contributions to Indian cinema. "I am deeply honoured to be a part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne which celebrates the diversity and richness of Indian cinema on …

South actor Samyuktha to make her Bollywood debut with Kajol: You have to upgrade your skill set for this industry
8 months, 1 week ago

South actor Samyuktha to make her Bollywood debut with Kajol: You have to upgrade your skill set for this industry

Hindustan Times  

South fame Samyuktha is all set to mark her Bollywood debut opposite Kajol and Prabhu Deva in the thriller Maharagni - The Queen Of Queens. Addressing certain language barriers that exist between the South and Hindi film industry, she says that its fading away and the time is for cross collaborations now. Even in Telugu, many Hindi actors are playing …

SS Rajamouli to Shabana Azmi: Fresh list of Indian stars invited to join The Academy
9 months ago

SS Rajamouli to Shabana Azmi: Fresh list of Indian stars invited to join The Academy

Hindustan Times  

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the new lot of invites for the Class of 2024. Among the 487 new members, there were several Indian names including RRR director SS Rajamouli, veteran actor Shabana Azmi, and Village Rockstars director Rima Das. Among the Indian stars who were invited to join The Academy were actor Shabana Azmi, …

Vijay Sethupathi Expresses Admiration For Jr NTR, Says 'He Is My Favourite Actor'
9 months, 1 week ago

Vijay Sethupathi Expresses Admiration For Jr NTR, Says 'He Is My Favourite Actor'

News 18  

In a recent fan interaction, celebrated actor Vijay Sethupathi, who is currently basking in the success of his latest film ‘Maharaja’, openly expressed his admiration for ‘RRR’ star Jr NTR. When asked about his favourite actor, Vijay Sethupathi didn’t hesitate for a moment before replying, “NTR Garu is my favourite.” This heartfelt admiration comes at a time when Sethupathi’s milestone …

Cannes 2024 winners list; ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ review - The Hindu
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cannes 2024 winners list; ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ review - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Around Tinsel Town >> Cannes 2024 | Winners list and highlights from the closing weekend A jury led by director Greta Gerwig announced the winners at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. Meanwhile, Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian artiste to win Un Certain Regard best actress trophy for her performance in Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov’s Hindi-language movie The …

Cannes 2024: Anasuya Sengupta becomes first Indian to clinch top acting award at the film festival
10 months ago

Cannes 2024: Anasuya Sengupta becomes first Indian to clinch top acting award at the film festival

India TV News  

Anasuya Sengupta, one of the lead stars of Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov's Hindi-language movie, The Shameless, has created history by bagging the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard category at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Sengupta, who hails from Kolkata, is the first Indian artist to win the category's top acting honour, marking a significant milestone for India …

‘Oorichivara Kalakarulu’, a short film depicting transcendent art wins accolades
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Oorichivara Kalakarulu’, a short film depicting transcendent art wins accolades

The Hindu  

It was Mahasivaratri day when the Ramalingeswara Swamy temple at Yanamalakuduru village saw large throngs of devotees joining the high-octane celebrations that included special pujas and a cultural programme. “Art transcends all boundaries, it cannot be bound by caste, class, creed and social status,” mumbled the 27-year-old and thus was born his next shot film “Oorichivara Kalakarulu”. The film’s protagonists …

Shriya Saran: As South actors, we do get put in a box
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Shriya Saran: As South actors, we do get put in a box

Hindustan Times  

Actor Priyamani recently pointed out how South actors are stereotyped in Bollywood. So that people see a new and different me too.” Shriya Saran on stereotyping of South actors in Bollywood The 41-year-old credits the South cinema for her positioning in the industry. She shares, “Everything that I have today is given to me by Indian cinema, and particularly South …

‘Kohrra’ and beyond: The rise of Punjabi cinema
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Kohrra’ and beyond: The rise of Punjabi cinema

The Hindu  

After being moribund for years, Punjabi cinema got a facelift when a sullen Suvinder Vicky looked into the camera in Kohrra. For those following Punjabi cinema, Kohrra is the harvest of the rich seeds of cinema sown a decade back by Gurvinder Singh whose arthouse films Anhey Ghorey Da Daan, Chauthi Koot and Adh Chanani Raat put Punjabi cinema on …

Tamil star Vijay, RRR producer to join hands?
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil star Vijay, RRR producer to join hands?

Deccan Chronicle  

After making magnum opus ‘RRR’ with superstars Jr NTR and Ram Charan, ace Tollywood producer DVV Danayya has met Tamil superstar Vijay to make a big ticket entertainer, recently. “Vijay who is basking in the massive success of “Leo’, met Danayya and discussed plans to make a film together,” says a source and adds, “It will be one of the …

India’s official Oscar entry 2018 fails to make it to final 15
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s official Oscar entry 2018 fails to make it to final 15

The Hindu  

Malayalam film 2018: Everyone is a Hero, India’s official entry in the international feature film category at the 2024 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Jude Anthany Joseph-directed film failed to make it to the shortlist of 15 films for the category, which was announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday. 2018, …

Zack Snyder interview, ‘Salaar’ and ‘Dunki’ reviews - The Hindu
1 year, 3 months ago

Zack Snyder interview, ‘Salaar’ and ‘Dunki’ reviews - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Around Tinsel Town Oscars shortlists revealed; India’s official entry ‘2018’ fails to make it to final 15 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlists in 10 categories. Malayalam film2018: Everyone is a Hero, India’s official entry in the international feature film category, failed to make it to the shortlist of 15 films for the category. The Hindu …

Role reversal in Indian cinema
1 year, 3 months ago

Role reversal in Indian cinema

Deccan Chronicle  

Over the last few years we’ve seen South stars like Prabhas, Yash, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan and Jr NTR making an impact on the Hindi box office. ‘Welcome trend’ South filmmakers are predicting that more actors will be taking the South box office plunge. “I think this is the first time a South director is making a film with a …

Michael Douglas gets lifetime achievement award at International Film Festival of India in Goa
1 year, 3 months ago

Michael Douglas gets lifetime achievement award at International Film Festival of India in Goa

Associated Press  

Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas and Indian film producer Shailendra Singh PANAJI, India — Veteran Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas was honored with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India as it came to a close on Tuesday. “Endless Borders,” an Iranian film directed by Abbas Amini, won the Golden Peacock …

Addinath M Kothare: Marathi cinema is content driven, unlike Bollywood
1 year, 3 months ago

Addinath M Kothare: Marathi cinema is content driven, unlike Bollywood

Hindustan Times  

Marathi fame Addinath M Kothare, who has acted in several projects in Bollywood, including 83’, Criminal Justice, and Bajao, among others, feels that there are no major disparities between Marathi and Hindi cinema. Besides that, the type of films that Marathi makers make are mostly content driven, which is not usually the case in Bollywood.” Addinath Kothare on working in …

Actors are being celebrated for their talent in Telugu cinema now: Shivani Rajashekar
1 year, 4 months ago

Actors are being celebrated for their talent in Telugu cinema now: Shivani Rajashekar

Hindustan Times  

Shivani Rajashekar has worked in Telugu and Tamil cinema since her debut in 2021 with Adbhutham. “The trend is slowly undergoing a shift in Tollywood,” she said at a press meet, adding, “More than the concepts of ‘hero’ and ‘heroine’ the audience recognises actors for their worth today. Actors are being celebrated for their talent.” On playing down-to-earth roles “I …

'India Unique, Fascinating': Academy-Award Winner Charlize Theron's Big Praise | HTLS 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

'India Unique, Fascinating': Academy-Award Winner Charlize Theron's Big Praise | HTLS 2023

Hindustan Times  

'India Unique, Fascinating': Academy-Award Winner Charlize Theron's Big Praise | HTLS 2023 South African actor and producer Charlize Theron has praised India, saying she felt home in the country. In conversation with producer Karan Johar at HTLS 2023, Theron narrated her journey from a struggling actor to Academy-award winner. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top …

Jr NTR welcomed by The Academy to join Actor's Branch, fans hail him as the 'Pride of India'
1 year, 5 months ago

Jr NTR welcomed by The Academy to join Actor's Branch, fans hail him as the 'Pride of India'

India TV News  

Jr NTR has garnered widespread recognition after his exceptional performance in SS Rajamouli starrer RRR. Recently, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled a fresh list of talented artists and it's a moment of pride to see our star Jr NTR inducted into the esteemed Actors' Branch. The Academy is thrilled to welcome Ke Huy Quan, Marsha …

Kartik Aaryan's Most Viral Monologue From Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 Clocks 8 Years
1 year, 5 months ago

Kartik Aaryan's Most Viral Monologue From Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 Clocks 8 Years

News 18  

Kartik Aaryan is one of the biggest names of the Indian industry today and it wasnt long ago when he first became a viral sensation across the country with his impressive delivery of an extremely long monologue in his film Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, just eight years ago. After that impressive feat, Kartik recently once again went on to create …

Projecting Telugu films as pan-India a 'flawed idea'
1 year, 5 months ago

Projecting Telugu films as pan-India a 'flawed idea'

Deccan Chronicle  

After the massive success of ‘RRR’, “Pushpa’ and ‘Karthikeya 2, many Telugu filmmakers jumped into the bandwagon of ‘pan-India’ and felt that the North Indian audience would lap up their big ticket action films. However, Telugu films like ‘Dasara’ and ‘Virupaksha’ which rocked box office in Telugu states and average grosser 'Das Ki Damki' couldn't taste similar response among North …

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