Bengali film industry meets Kolkata Police over cybercrime
Leading figures from Tollywood met Kolkata Police to combat rising cybercrime, online harassment, and manipulated film ratings. Read about their demands for a safer digital space.
Leading figures from Tollywood met Kolkata Police to combat rising cybercrime, online harassment, and manipulated film ratings. Read about their demands for a safer digital space.
The Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce reports a devastating Rs 530 crore loss for Malayalam cinema in 2025. Out of 185 new releases, only 25 films were hits or super hits. Discover the full box office analysis and what's next for the industry.
Excel Entertainment, led by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, enters a landmark minority-stake partnership with Universal Music Group. This strategic alliance aims to amplify Indian content globally. Read more!
A rare 35mm print of the 1954 Tamil satire 'Ratha Kanneer' has been donated to the National Film Archive of India in Pune, highlighting the urgent need to preserve cinematic heritage. Discover the film's journey and restoration plans.
As Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' nears Rs 1200 crore globally, veteran filmmaker Sudhir Mishra praises its craft and counters propaganda labels. Read his full statement here.
A Parliamentary Standing Committee visited Amritsar to gather feedback from local industry leaders on challenges and opportunities. The aim is to shape national policies for industrial growth and export promotion.
Tollywood stakeholders meet Kolkata Police Commissioner to demand probe into online trolling & fake box office figures harming Bengali cinema. Industry insiders cite deeper issues like rushed shoots & narrative wars.
The US Embassy in India welcomed 2026 with a special message, celebrating the robust US-India partnership. Read about the diplomatic gesture and the vision for future collaboration.
Bihar grants approval for over 37 films, web series & documentaries. New policy, website with VR tours, and film city plans aim to make Bihar a top shooting destination. Details inside.
A new Indian action-comedy short film 'Hotspot' with survival horror elements, shot in Kolkata's abandoned spots, is now streaming on YouTube. The crew's film shoot turns into a real zombie fight.
Kalki Koechlin highlights the stark difference between Indian and international film sets, criticizing long hours and chaos. This follows Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit'. Read her full interview.
Deepika Padukone's reported contract clause for an 8-hour workday has ignited a fierce debate in Bollywood. Experts weigh in on feasibility, budgets, and a potential industry shift. Read more.
Nvidia finalises a $5 billion investment in Intel, buying 214.8 million shares. The deal provides Intel crucial capital and a partnership to design AI server CPUs. Read the full analysis.
The Tamil Film Producers Council elections for 2026-2029 will be held on February 22, 2026. The 'Producer Welfare' panel has announced its candidates, setting the stage for a competitive race.
Director Bobby Kolli confirms the historic first collaboration between Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi and Malayalam icon Mohanlal. Details on roles, film's impact, and their busy schedules revealed. Read more!
Kerala Film Chamber announces boycott of government theatres from January, citing severe financial crisis with less than 10 hits out of 184 releases. Read about their demands.
Mayavi Entertainment launches a blockchain platform to democratize film financing and IP ownership in India. Discover how this startup plans to reshape Bollywood and regional cinema.
Algeria plans a major film industry overhaul, backing an epic biopic of hero Emir Abdelkader and building new studios to attract global productions and reclaim cinematic glory. Read more.
Lead actor Tushar Sadhu opens up about the upcoming comedy-drama 'Bicharo Bachelor', its relatable plot on societal pressure, and the phenomenal growth of the Gujarati film industry post 'Lalo'. Read the exclusive interview.
Telangana's government pledges full support to filmmakers, aiming to make the state India's top film destination. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy highlights short films' role at Hyderabad festival.
Botswana's minister reveals plans to increase diamond output post-festive demand surge. Hints at major announcements during President's Jan India visit. Details inside.
Radhika Apte marks 20 years in films by revealing shocking sexism, body-shaming demands, and isolation she faced in Bollywood and South Indian cinema. Read her candid interview.
Radhika Apte opens up about facing sexism on a South Indian film set, being the only woman and asked to add padding. She calls the experience traumatic.
Amitabha Chaterji's dark satire Duyare Bibaho, exploring state-mandated marriage, continues its festival journey at the International Film Festival of Kerala's market. Discover this unique Bengali indie film.
Warner Bros. Discovery is set to reject a massive $108.4 billion merger offer from Paramount Global, sources say. Instead, the media giant is exploring a strategic partnership with Netflix. Dive into the details of this high-stakes Hollywood battle.
Ludhiana's famed sewing machine manufacturing hub is battling a severe skilled labour shortage and intense competition from cheap Chinese imports. Industry leaders demand government intervention for survival.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in New Delhi, hailed the deep India-Russia bond with an Indian proverb. He praised strategic ties in energy, space & global order as India gears up for BRICS leadership. Watch the full speech.
President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the shared commitment to peace guiding the India-Russia strategic partnership at a banquet for President Vladimir Putin on December 5, 2025.
Global experts at Ranchi's NIAMT conference stressed research collaboration & tech innovation. An MoU with IIT-Delhi was signed to boost intelligent computing and advanced manufacturing.
Amity University's HR Conclave 2025 united industry leaders and students to discuss future skills, AI in HR, and forge vital career pathways. Discover the key insights.