Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion in 'Bhooth Bangla' attempts to capitalise on nostalgia but ultimately delivers a noisy, recycled, and uninspired horror-comedy that struggles with weak humour, ineffective scares, and miscasting.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the forthcoming films, and also looks back at how successful this genre has been in the past.
This year, the genre has done especially well, with films like Stree 2 and Munjya. Will Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 keep up the momentum?
Joginder Tueja looks at horror comedies gone by and how they have fared at the box office.
Mehmood and R D Burman shiver, wail and flail when they encounter a stuffed tiger that wags its tail, furniture that moves on its own volition and dancing skeletons and mummies. Dinesh Raheja revisits a must-watch.
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse range of genres, from the controversial sequel The Kerala Story 2 and the action-packed Man on Fire to the horror-comedy Raakaasa and the political satire TN 2026, ensuring there's something for every viewer.
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse range of entertainment, from a violent spin on the Devdas story in DC to the return of the Dhamaal gang in Dhamaal 4, and the latest intergalactic adventures of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
From psychological mind-benders to folklore nightmares and zombie comedies, these 10 Hindi horror films prove Bollywood has produced far more than just things that go bump in the night.
Bollywood is super busy this July. Joginder Tuteja lists the movies coming up in theatres.
From Mollywood Times to Mohiniyattam, these black comedies from South Cinema prove that the darkest humour can also deliver the sharpest entertainment.
Akshay Kumar opens up about his upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, and reveals his fitness philosophy: 'Fitness should not be an instant coffee or two-minute noodles.'
Bollywood celebrities attended a special screening of Akshay Kumar's new film, 'Bhooth Bangla', in Mumbai, marking his first release of the year.
Aneet Padda's post-Saiyaara follow-up Hunkkaar: The Roar promises a dark, provocative thriller about a young survivor taking on a godman accused of sexual abuse.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite in Priyadarshan's dark thriller Haiwaan where Kumar portrays a psychopathic villain and Khan a visually impaired hero.
I'm Game starts with a wickedly fun possessed-hand premise and plenty of style, only to lose its grip in a predictable second half.
'I wanted to make an out-and-out entertainer, a film where people could come into the theatre, laugh, have fun, and walk out feeling entertained. That was my thought when I took up Korean Kanakaraju.'
Get ready for a packed September as Bollywood unveils a diverse slate of theatrical releases, promising a thrilling mix of drama, psychological thrillers, and supernatural tales for movie enthusiasts.
From Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S S Rajamouli to Sundar C and Ayan Mukerji, these 15 filmmakers took a wild detour from their comfort zones, with wildly different results.
Explore Bollywood's fascination with wild, untamed settings, from the comedic antics of Welcome To The Jungle to the intense dramas and romances set amidst lush forests, showcasing how these natural backdrops shape diverse cinematic narratives.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Bollywood horror flicks to mark Friday the 13th.
Before Shabana Azmi tries to outrival herself in the Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 clash, we look at other Bollywood stars whose films released on the same day.
Ram Gopal Varma celebrated his 64th birthday on April 7 with his friends in Mumbai.
Discover the latest star-studded OTT releases this week, featuring Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle, Vijay's Jana Nayagan, and a diverse selection of regional and international films and series across major streaming platforms.
Tim Curry, celebrated for his unforgettable performances in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, and Annie, has passed away at 80, prompting an outpouring of tributes from Hollywood and fans worldwide.
From Ajnabee to 2.0, Akshay Kumar has had plenty of fun playing the bad guy, but which of his villainous turns is truly khatarnaak?
Akshay Kumar sustained an injury while performing a stunt on the set of Bhooth Bangla, raising concerns about on-set safety and the actor's commitment to real action over VFX.
Discover the top OTT releases this week, featuring a compelling mix of Hindi dramas like Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga and Manoj Bajpayee's Governor, alongside regional and international titles.
Dhurandhar dominated the March theatre scene, but April offers much more variety. Joginder Tuteja lists the threatrical releases for the month.
Akshay Kumar, joined by his mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia, sought divine blessings at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, praying for national prosperity and family well-being.
'Horror keeps me safe. When I tried to do something else and abandoned the spirits, I landed up in prison.'
This Mummy is all sound and fury, signifying nothing, discovers Mayur Sanap.
It's only July but the South Korean drama scene is brimming with action and adrenalin.
From a child star to a superhero icon and horror favourite, Hayden Panettiere left behind a memorable body of work far beyond her years.
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection: Varun Dhawan's new comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, the highly anticipated sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway and the blockbuster anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle.
August is going to be a special month for Bollywood, thanks to the Independence Day weekend, which will see a couple of big releases.
Not only is Samay Raina going the Kapil Sharma route by bringing celebrities as special guests on his show -- which also means he has to be careful that his jokes don't land them in trouble as well -- but he also has to promote sponsors blatantly, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
'I have returned to work with Priyan Sir after 14 years. Aisa laga vanvaas khatam hone ke baad phir se mauka mila hain.'
Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.
Ironically, only three films have crossed over to the Rs 100 Crore (Rs 1 billion) Club so far. We look at the half yearly box office report.
The third edition of the NEXA Indian Streaming Academy Awards saw a mix of glamour and talent on the red carpet.
